I've been on the hunt for quality gelato in Florence and this is one of my top 3! Great flavors. Really helpful and friendly service. Our sever was great answering our questions and giving flavor suggestions. There was a line but they worked so fast and got the line through quickly. Medium is 2 scoops and it's only €3! After Eight Mint and Rocher Chocolate- like eating a Ferrero Rocher with the little nut crunch. Paired perfectly with the mint. Thanks for the suggestion of the server. Amarenata and Stacciatella- Amarenata had big juicy chunks of cherries. The two were perfect together, almost like cherries and cream Tiramisu- very good. Not usually a huge fan but it's creamy, fluffy, and has a subtle coffee flavor. They give a pack of waffle cone rounds to go with it which was a perfect crunch! Outside seating available. read more

See all

The prices here were so good each person in our group got their own cone. Lots of flavors to choose from and everyone was satisfied with their selection. We enjoyed our gelato while walking around the city and wished we got a bigger size. I tried the Delizia A Carraia, which is white chocolate and pistacho sauce. I liked it but it was a bit too creamy and sweet. read more

La Carraia 2 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Affogato classic is delicious. Service was fast and did not wait more than 5 min. Gelato was much better than Venchi chain stores. No tables inside but they have patio benches. read more

See all

Why 5 stars? Because my only complaint is that it was too hard to choose what to order. --- --- --- My default in an ice cream/gelato shop is to debate between about 8 different flavors, sample a few and make my decision. Unfortunately, you are limited to one sample here. And I totally get it. They don't want people spending 10 minutes eating for free. But I would have liked to meet in the middle and try 2-3 before choosing. Fortunately, I chose well. I ended up going with salted caramel and coconut and was very happy with my decision. It's hard to say if this was the *best* gelato we had our on trip, because I genuinely will be writing a 5-star review for all of them, but there is nothing I could complain about with this one (or any of them!) 5-stars for La Carraia and all of the gelato in Europe! read more

La Carraia 2 - Coconut and Salted Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

If you think all gelato is the same, it is not. This gelato is THE BEST gelato I've ever had. The white chocolate pistachio is so rich and amazing (and I don't even like white chocolate). We also tried the mixed berry, dark chocolate, and Nutella. All were so tasty. The staff were very kind and made our experience even better. Definitely add this to your list if you haven't been!! Even if there's a line out the door, it's worth the wait. read more

La Carraia 2 - White chocolate pistachio Dark chocolate Mixed berry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Gelato places are a dime a dozen in this town but La Carraia is worth going out of your way to get your dessert treat. Great choices, great service and yes, great gelato. The young lady who served us spoke great English (or at least enough to understand flavors and sizes) and was friendly. I chose a small cup and split it with my two favorite flavors - pistachio and hazelnut. It was a great portion and the gelato was smooth, creamy and absolutely delicious. I can absolutely appreciate that the pistachio was flavored with actual nuts and not colored with green food coloring. There is a small seating area in the front otherwise you're just around the corner from the Santa Croce https://www.yelp.com/biz/piazza-santa-croce-firenze?hrid=F-vwabltV5509JwXrlJTwQ steps where you can sit. [Review 17035 overall - 233 in Italy - 551 of 2022.] read more

See all

Gelato is so good here! Fresh and creamy. You can tell they use quality ingredients. I got pistachio and another flavor. read more

La Carraia 2 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

I visited a friend who had been living in Florence almost a year and she took me here as her favorite gelato spot in the city. With that kind of hype, it would be hard for a place to live up to its reputation, but it did! After all the gelato I had in Italy - and I had a lot - this was my favorite. The creaminess and strength of flavor were stellar. Prices compared favorably to other places, even independent of quality. It's likely because this place isn't right in the middle of tourist central. They have multiple sizes and a generous sample policy, even if you (like me) are both indecisive and bad at speaking Italian. Even though they were busy on a late weekend night, our service was prompt and friendly. I ended up with a fruity cheesecake and hazelnut chocolate - a fabulous combo. They had a few less traditional flavors, but the classics of gelato are the best here. read more

La Carraia 2 - Gelato in a sugar cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Great gelato at a great price. Some of the best we have had in Florence. Affogato was also very good. We will be back

It was toward the end of our stay that we stumbled upon the second location of this wonderful chain. It is the same as the other one, but much more central in town in my opinion. It also has a seating area that is decently big by Italian standards. There is also an outdoor seating area that is right on the road. The place was empty when we were there and the teenage worker was chatting with her one friend that was there. She stopped promptly to serve us then continued her conversation with her friend. The price is awesome and the gelato top notch. Read my other review for the other location for the full details on the gelato. read more

Been here every night in Florence. Must get their gelato!! The white chocolate pistachio is a fan favourite (I like anything pistachio) but all flavors are a must-try. Very cute shop with small seating outdoors but you gotta grab a cup and walk around Firenze with it after dinner. Small is 2 euros and large is 3 euros. Prices have remained this way since a few years ago! read more

See all

Super delicious ice cream and super reasonably priced for central Florence; 2 euros for 1 scoop and 3 euros for 2. I got a small ( 1 scoop) and they were not stingy with the amount of ice cream! Great range of flavours - stracciatella was amazing :) read more

I finally tried this place after being recommended by a friend of mines. I haven't been to the original location, but this shop is small and there is outdoor seating right outside the shop. Their flavors are pretty simple for the most part; nothing too unique that stood out to me like I've seen at other gelaterias, and the smallest cup you can get is 1.5 euros. I got their yogurt with nutella & frutti di bosce (mixed berry) flavors and they complimented each other quite well! Good quality gelato. The man who helped me at the counter was really nice and sweet. You're only limited to one tasting here, so choose wisely! read more

La Carraia 2 - Frutti de bosco e yogurt & nutella : 1.5 euro - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Our airbnb host said this place is the best gelato in town. It did not disappoint! The fruit had real berries in it and others looked equally delicious! read more

MUST GO! Whether you're passing through or live nearby, you must go to Gelateria La Carraia for your gelato needs. I recently spent 4 months studying abroad in Firenze and lived walking distance from this gelato shop. My roommates and I would always go here for gelato after dinner, nearly every night. When my brother visited, I brought him here and he agreed with myself and my roommates that this is the best gelato he's ever had. My brother, my roommates and I have all traveled throughout different locations in Italy, and we can verify that this gelato is by far the best we've tried throughout all of Italy. Aside from the amazing gelato, the people working there are extremely kind and genuine. I had the opportunity to work with the gelateria for a local piece I was writing for one of my courses at the university. I luckily got to know Roberto, one of the owners of the gelateria. Roberto and Marco are the two brothers that own the gelaterias, located in separate areas of Florence. Not only will this shop give you the best gelato, but they will give you the best experience as well. Roberto and the gelateria employees make the place feel welcoming, warm and inviting. If you're looking for inexpensive, delicious gelato while in Florence, then Gelateria La Carraia is the place to go! There's no other place that compares to it and I guarantee you'll regret spending your euros elsewhere. *PS : The lampo di cioccolata and rocher is my all time favorite combination and I highly recommend trying it! read more

La Carraia 2 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

See all

It's hard to find truly great gelato, especially in a city famous for tourist rip-offs, but this place is delicious! Fresh, high quality ingredients equal truly gourmet gelato. The chocolate is very strong (not the best for kids I wouldn't think) and the coconut will knock your socks off. This is truly a gelato place for true foodies and chefs; you can "taste" the quality of your ice cream here. There's a very small outdoor seating area which provides a welcome place to rest your feet after a long day of sightseeing. This location is bit off the beaten tourist path so lines aren't as bad. There's usually only one employee on duty. Stop here, you won't regret it! read more

La Carraia 2 - Delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Literally my favorite gelato place I went to. Can not recommend enough, especially the biscotti flavor if you're a chocolate lover.

We throughly enjoy the original location, which seems to always have a line out the door. Since we were craving gelato & were closer to this location we decided to give it a shot. When we arrived, no line. Hmmm. Service was fine, having the covered, outside area was nice along with the sitting area inside but something about the particular gelato we tried didn't taste right. Didn't get sick or anything but something was off compared to the other location, so while if you're in the area, its a good place, but with so many others to try & the main location not too far away, I might walk the extra distance or be adventurous. read more

Simply my favorite. Great prices on even better gelato. Their signature pistachio flavor is not to be missed! I like this better than Neri around the corner. read more

I came here with high expectations with rave reviews from many people who have been here before, saying it is the best in Florence. In my opinion, the best thing about this place was the cheap prices/varying sizes you can order. I sampled a few flavors but decided on the cookie since it was labeled a "must try" by many. The flavor was highly artificial, as well as the other flavors I sampled. For a place rated so highly I would expect a more fresh, homemade taste without all of the junk in each flavor (full cookies, truffles, chocolate chunks, etc). Highly overrated. read more

If you're looking for the best gelato in Florence this is the place! It's the creamiest and most delicious gelato I have tried. La Carraia 2 is a small shop on Via dei Benci and it is always packed. I highly recommend the yogurt & nutell mixed with after eight (mint n chip). Heaven! Buon Appetito! b read more

Many late nights were spent at La Carraia during my semester abroad! The gelato is amazing and so reasonably priced. You can get a small cone for just €1. I recommend the "cookie" and "salted peanuts" flavor together - SO good. Roberto (the owner) is so kind and fun to chat with. There's also a seating area to sit and enjoy your gelato. read more

Stopped by here on our way back from the Florence Cathedral. The man who was working behind the counter was genuinely friendly. The gelato was immensely flavorful, silky, and dense. I noticed that the majority of Americans give higher ratings than Italians as they may be more exposed to gelato stores and therefore are probably pickier but to me this place was great. read more

La Carraia 2 - Mmmm gelato! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

BEST gelato I have had in Florence yet. I tried 3 gelaterias today and this was the best by far-- they are the best price and offer little 1€ cones with 1 scoop if you aren't feeling like a huge one, which is the cheapest I have found! Or go big. Either way, it is divine. read more

Lots of options. Delicious. Tried dark chocolate, passionfruit, and mango. All were smooth and sweet. The fruit flavors tasted very much like the real thing. I downed my cup in less than two minutes. read more

Very friendly English service, but flavors are truly not that tasty. I like my sorbets to taste like real fruit and preferably have real fruit bits in them. Not true here. Artificial flavors, colors are too vibrant, texture is too fluffy, and every fruit sorbet tastes generic. I do not recommend mango here - definitely had better at other more generic gelaterias. read more

Besides the amazing Gelato, I really have to say that the nicest, friendliest man in the world works here. He'll definitely put a smile on your face and you'll know who he is when you visit. Top gelato spot, great service, amazing quality gelato and great prices. Top favorites include: yogurt, frutti di bosco and cheesecake. Definitely recommend! read more

Great ice cream at a great price - I tried to cheesecake flavour, chocolate mousse and mango flavours which were all incredible!

awesome gelato and italian ice ! tried while in florence italy. loved the italian ice and my grandchildren loved the different flavors of gelato...great varieties and choices . read more