We were recommended this gelato spot by some Italians we met during our trip- the walk alone is…read moreworth it, you get to cross the river - get your gelato and have a beautiful stroll. We got the chocolate hazelnut and then the cherry gelato. The cherry gelato was the star of the show, j think I need to go back while I'm still in Florence. The line can be long but they move fairly quickly.

Service here was not great. Also wasn't the "proper" style of gelato. But, was the cheapest I've…read moreseen from any of the ice cream/gelato spots around, and still had decently unique flavors to choose from.

We tried all manner of gelateria on our trip to Florence. None bad, but this was the top for me…read more And best yet, I got an affogato (cannoli flavored gelato--AMAZING) and got to keep the cup! What a perfect souvenir of our time in Florence. My daughter got the Crema Antiche and said it was so much richer than any other gelato she picked. Don't think twice, just go.

My favorite gelato in Florence. The pistachio flavor was very strong, natural, and nutty…read more They also do affogatos which was cool!

We went to this gelato place twice in one day because it was so good. We also went back a second…read moreday to try more flavors and they were ALL amazing. We tried strawberry, chocolate, melon, kiwi, peach, apricot and strawberry with cream. This place is 10/10

They won't 5 world championships..... tucked in a little piazza off the beaten path.... was…read moregood....wasnt GREAT!

One of my favorite gelato spots in Italy! I didn't originally plan on coming here, but I noticed a…read moredecent line when I was passing by and figured it must be popular for a reason lol. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try because it definitely did not disappoint! I've had pistachio gelato at so many different places, but this one was honestly what I think true pistachio flavor should taste like. It wasn't artificially sweet and had the perfect balance of nuttiness and creaminess. The staff recommended pairing it with the Field Flower Milk flavor and it ended up being such a great combination! The mild, milky flavor didn't overpower or compete with the pistachio at all and complemented it really well. Definitely a spot I would come back to if I'm ever in Florence again!

I don't know if there is bad gelato, but I haven't encountered it yet. That said, Sbrino is the…read morebest gelato I had in Florence, which puts it toward the top of the list of my favorite gelato worldwide. This tiny little shop has an inefficient system for ordering, which results in more of a line than their should be, and subsequently more of a delay than I'd like in getting the most delicious caramello gelato cone into my face. However, I find it hard to be upset with them once I am eating the gelato. Eating this gelato makes me very happy, and I would like to come back to Florence and eat it every day of my life until I die, fat and happy. (My apologies that my friend is in my photo of said gelato. It's the only photo I took of it, and I understand that no one wants to see his silly face, but I really wanted you all to see the gelato.)

Florence is like a fairy tail. The gelato here was indescribable. Just amazing. Sit, enjoy the…read moreriver view, hear the church bells.

Literally have no notes. This is the best gelato I've had in Florence. We went back every day of…read moreour stay back in January. Yes, January. Worth the frozen hands. I got chocolate/pistachio and pistachio/black sesame combos. The pistachio and black sesame are absolutely superior and one of the greatest things I've ever had in my life. This place can get busy but the workers are super quick. Love that this is by the river. The perfect place to sit and people watch while you enjoy your gelato!

One of the better gelatos I've had in Florence! Looks and tastes handmade and priced affordably at…read more€2.50 for a small, but two flavors. It's close to Palazzo Pitti and you'll miss if you blink coz it's so unassuming! The lemon sorbet is so good! It's on the tart side. My friend loved the coconut so much we came back twice after she tried it the first time. They also serve espresso. Don't expect a huge welcome because the owner/man behind the counter isn't the warm and fuzzy sort. I witnessed a woman come in and gush to him about how fabulous his gelato is (in Italian, and I'm only guessing from the words I overheard) and his smile didn't change by much, although I could tell he was pleased and grateful.

This was one of my favorite gelato places (and I tried a lot of gelatos). It's a tiny walk up shop…read moreacross the courtyard. Caramel gelato was so good. It had pieces of caramel pieces. Yum! My husband's coffee bean was really good too. Both gelatos had such great flavors!

La Strega Nocciola was one of several gelaterias that I tried while in Firenze. I made it my…read moreintention to try as much gelato as I could in the city so when we had some down time post-lunch we thought that a little sweet would hit the spot. To be transparent, one of the things that drew me to La Strega was the name, I wanted to see what was so witchy about this gelato - and of course the positive reviews helped. The gelateria itself was lovely - soft music playing with intricate decor and a good amount of space. There were a few chairs and stools in case you wanted to sit and enjoy, though they were a little awkwardly placed. There were several flavors of gelato as expected - instead of being on display they were in tubs covered in lids. I heard that's the "proper" way to store gelato as it remains fresher, though the jury is still out for me on that one. Anyway, I got the smallest cup size where I was able to choose two flavors - so I went with the cream and the chestnut. The gelato was really good - creamy with great flavor. Service was great, and overall this was a solid gelateria - La Strega is definitely worth stopping into when in Firenze.

This shops is conveniently located not far from the duomo. The witch theme is so cute and they have…read moresome inhouse flavors available which I chose my. The service is kind and patient with those who struggle to order in Italian.

Excellent granita and there were so many flavors: mango, passion fruit, strawberry, raspberry, two…read morekinds of Almonds, coffee and more. There are 4 different kinds of sizes to choose from. Tip: fellow travelers, don't get a granita that comes out of a slushy machine. It's not the same and I have seen signs for it. Always look for granita is a colander, similar to where the rest of the gelato is.

Good gelato, not at rome level. the yogurt and rose flavors were nice. accurate. texture was pretty…read moregood too, just felt a little standard

This place is viral, but for good reason. Favored by both locals and visitors, Vivoli offers…read moreincredibly delicious and creamy gelato and affogato. The lines seem long, but they move quite quickly! Pro tip: choose the left line if you're ok with classic or pistachio-topped affogato. It moves much faster compared to the right line. Also you can also order gelato in that line! We came here twice during our trip here. The espresso is freshly brewed after they line your cup with gelato. It's perhaps also the priciest spot we've been in our whole gelato/affogato adventures in Italy - 6€ for classic and 9€ for pistachio topped affogato. However we thought it was worth every euro! They also have gelato options as well! I got a piccolo cup, which is 3€ and comes with 2 flavors. I got their pistachio and hazelnut flavors, and my goodness, it was the best gelato I had throughout my whole trip. The pistachio comes through very nicely without and the hazelnut packs a punch of a flavor! Also I was able to take my gelato and mix with the espresso from my affogato to try some new combinations. Must go if you're in Florence!

hands down the BEST thing I ate in all of Italy…read more I would book a flight to come back to Florence for this delicacy alone. no other establishment should be allowed to call their gelato and espresso an affogato without express permission from Vivoli. sure there's a line, but it is worth every little second of the wait. they crank these out and they are absolutely marvelous. my only complaint is that they're so busy that you could only choose from pistachio and plain instead of their larger selections of gelato. 10/10!!