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Located steps from Firenze Duomo La Strega Nocciola is a popular stop for both locals and tourists, the brick interior and magical name feeling older than it is while natural production methods insure quality. Decorated shabby-chic across a small footprint, pleasant servers scooping from metal cylinders 12h00 to 20h00 daily, traditional flavors dominate a list of perhaps two-dozen and whether one selects pure Fior de Panna or Pistachio textures are smooth containg restrained sweetness.
Found this amazing gelato place near our rental apartment and we went back again the next day! It was so good and we even got a tshirt merch!
Fan tas tic! I am not an ice cream eater typically but tried a few gelato places in Italy. The family had many more all of which looked good but this one stands out above all others. Sooo good! The Mayan chocolate was nicely spicy and coupled with a rich dark chocolate ... indescribable. Other flavors were reported to be delicious as well . Go you won't be disappointed!
"Sensual love is three quarters curiosity" - Casanova La Strega Nocciola is the Lamborghini of Gelato! My highest rated star goes to this Gelateria! I'm not saying just 'cause the scooper resembled a Versace runway supermodel lol. Like others mention, flavors here are unique compared to other Gelateria shops across historic Florence! La Strega is top shelf! Ciao! Many Gelato aficionados agree that the first to make true artesian Gelato, creamy and cool as we know it today, were the Florentines in the 16th century. Creamier, less sugar, and unforgettable! Of course when I found myself on the Italian train to Florence, I bookmarked highest rated Gelaterias! La Strega Nocciola was on that list of utter bliss! I chose this location near the Ponte Vecchio, for many reasons, the first it's on my walking route! This was my third Gelato shop for the day! I enter to a chic environment! Modern with exposed brick wall, with touches of Tuscany! Natural light awakens the soul! A few years back I studied the art of artesian Gelato and recognizing authentic Italian Gelato - at the top is avoiding the shops with mountains of glossy colored stuff. In fact, La Strega Nocciola is one of the few shops where the Gelato is enclosed in metal "cold boxes" with lids, so really you're only seeing the name plate. Taste testing if preferred, but for me, I order what the local Italians order. So I ask Ms. supermodel. Her response: Buontalenti and... Buontalenti and Hazelnut it is! It is also agreed that true Buontalenti Gelato can only be found in Tuscany. After all, the exclusive Buontalenti flavor is named after Bernardo Buontalenti, the founder of the Italian dessert! It's ironic that nothing in the ingredients is crazy or hard to find... it's simply cream milk, sugar, eggs, but I guess the so called "secret" is usually a liqueur (such as Di Saronno Amaretto). Alternatives include, a pinch of mixed spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Buontalenti and Hazelnut firmly in hand! The moment of truth as I turn the keys to this exotic Lamborghini! Rawwwr! As I lick, swirl, and almost immediately go into a sense of ecstasy! Non posso vivere senza di te - I can't live without you! Oh my! Is my inner Casanova experiencing the greatest love, ever? Ok, let's not go that far, but as far as Gelato goes... La Strega Nocciola is the best lick, ever! ;P In the end, I highly recommend La Strega Nocciola if you're lucky enough to be in Florence! There are actually several across Tuscany, but I wouldn't consider it a chain, it's just how popular it is in this region of Italy! Oh my! I'm still dreaming of her! Yes, her, my only regret... not going back a million times! For the Buontalenti, silly! The Buontalenti! Ti Amo ;)
We found the best gelato in Firenze and it's La Strega Nocciola! Their flavors are so true to their names. For example, the mango and pistachio that I ordered actually tasted like mango and pistachio. The dairy gelatos are so good and creamy. Usually, there are long lines but luckily, La Strega Nocciola has 4-5 locations around Firenze. This is a must-stop if you love gelato.
Top notch REAL gelato. I got the mint and pistachio and they were divine! Worth seeking our special gelaterias then going to random places!
A great spot for some quick gelato. The gelato was delicious and tasted fresh. The shop had a good range of flavors and the staff was friendly. I really liked the vibe of the place - it almost looked like a café with the exposed brick interior. I tend to prefer to have a view of the gelato so I can see what the texture of the gelato looks like and evaluate which flavors are most enticing, but the gelato was covered. In terms of taste and overall experience, no complaints here!
Great gelato shop if you're at Ponte Vecchio. It's about a minute walk from the bridge which makes the location super convenient. Lots of gelato flavors... I got the pistachio and hazelnut which were both so good and made for a yummy combo! The shop is pretty big, but they only have one table inside, and one table outside. A good spot for gelato if you're in the area.
La Strega Nocciola was one of several gelaterias that I tried while in Firenze. I made it my intention 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. read more
This shops is conveniently located not far from the duomo. The witch theme is so cute and they have some inhouse flavors available which I chose my. The service is kind and patient with those who struggle to order in Italian. read more
4 months ago
This was pretty good, I had a kick of the cheesecake and coffee and those were good too so probably pretty consistently good all around. read more
3 years ago
Located steps from Firenze Duomo La Strega Nocciola is a popular stop for both locals and tourists, the brick interior and magical name feeling older than it is while natural production methods insure quality. Decorated shabby-chic across a small footprint, pleasant servers scooping from metal cylinders 12h00 to 20h00 daily, traditional flavors dominate a list of perhaps two-dozen and whether one selects pure Fior de Panna or Pistachio textures are smooth containg restrained sweetness. read more
Fan tas tic! I am not an ice cream eater typically but tried a few gelato places in Italy. The family had many more all of which looked good but this one stands out above all others. Sooo good! The Mayan chocolate was nicely spicy and coupled with a rich dark chocolate ... indescribable. Other flavors were reported to be delicious as well . Go you won't be disappointed! read more
1 year ago
"Sensual love is three quarters curiosity" - Casanova La Strega Nocciola is the Lamborghini of Gelato! My highest rated star goes to this Gelateria! I'm not saying just 'cause the scooper resembled a Versace runway supermodel lol. Like others mention, flavors here are unique compared to other Gelateria shops across historic Florence! La Strega is top shelf! Ciao! Many Gelato aficionados agree that the first to make true artesian Gelato, creamy and cool as we know it today, were the Florentines in the 16th century. Creamier, less sugar, and unforgettable! Of course when I found myself on the Italian train to Florence, I bookmarked highest rated Gelaterias! La Strega Nocciola was on that list of utter bliss! I chose this location near the Ponte Vecchio, for many reasons, the first it's on my walking route! This was my third Gelato shop for the day! I enter to a chic environment! Modern with exposed brick wall, with touches of Tuscany! Natural light awakens the soul! A few years back I studied the art of artesian Gelato and recognizing authentic Italian Gelato - at the top is avoiding the shops with mountains of glossy colored stuff. In fact, La Strega Nocciola is one of the few shops where the Gelato is enclosed in metal "cold boxes" with lids, so really you're only seeing the name plate. Taste testing if preferred, but for me, I order what the local Italians order. So I ask Ms. supermodel. Her response: Buontalenti and... Buontalenti and Hazelnut it is! It is also agreed that true Buontalenti Gelato can only be found in Tuscany. After all, the exclusive Buontalenti flavor is named after Bernardo Buontalenti, the founder of the Italian dessert! It's ironic that nothing in the ingredients is crazy or hard to find... it's simply cream milk, sugar, eggs, but I guess the so called "secret" is usually a liqueur (such as Di Saronno Amaretto). Alternatives include, a pinch of mixed spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Buontalenti and Hazelnut firmly in hand! The moment of truth as I turn the keys to this exotic Lamborghini! Rawwwr! As I lick, swirl, and almost immediately go into a sense of ecstasy! Non posso vivere senza di te - I can't live without you! Oh my! Is my inner Casanova experiencing the greatest love, ever? Ok, let's not go that far, but as far as Gelato goes... La Strega Nocciola is the best lick, ever! ;P In the end, I highly recommend La Strega Nocciola if you're lucky enough to be in Florence! There are actually several across Tuscany, but I wouldn't consider it a chain, it's just how popular it is in this region of Italy! Oh my! I'm still dreaming of her! Yes, her, my only regret... not going back a million times! For the Buontalenti, silly! The Buontalenti! Ti Amo ;) read more
We found the best gelato in Firenze and it's La Strega Nocciola! Their flavors are so true to their names. For example, the mango and pistachio that I ordered actually tasted like mango and pistachio. The dairy gelatos are so good and creamy. Usually, there are long lines but luckily, La Strega Nocciola has 4-5 locations around Firenze. This is a must-stop if you love gelato. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Top notch REAL gelato. I got the mint and pistachio and they were divine! Worth seeking our special gelaterias then going to random places! read more
A great spot for some quick gelato. The gelato was delicious and tasted fresh. The shop had a good range of flavors and the staff was friendly. I really liked the vibe of the place - it almost looked like a café with the exposed brick interior. I tend to prefer to have a view of the gelato so I can see what the texture of the gelato looks like and evaluate which flavors are most enticing, but the gelato was covered. In terms of taste and overall experience, no complaints here! read more
Great gelato shop if you're at Ponte Vecchio. It's about a minute walk from the bridge which makes the location super convenient. Lots of gelato flavors... I got the pistachio and hazelnut which were both so good and made for a yummy combo! The shop is pretty big, but they only have one table inside, and one table outside. A good spot for gelato if you're in the area. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
La Strega Nocciola has friendly staff and amazing gelato. We each ordered small cups, which includes up to two different flavors. I tried buontolenti and bergamotto. For $€2.50, I found the price to be great. I would recommend this place to those who enjoy gelato. read more
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This was my second favorite gelato place in Florence (and probably second or third favorite in all of Italy) - there are a few locations in Florence, but this location is located close to Ponte Vecchio which can be really touristy, but the gelato is anything but a tourist trap. The quality of the gelato here is really great: creamy, rich, and not too sweet. This place has a lot of traditional flavors (hazelnut, chocolate, dark chocolate, stracciatella, pistachio) and a few more unique flavors like bergamot, a cream & Nutella. The gelato comes in the stainless steel tins with the lids (always a good sign of homemade/good gelato) vs the touristy, sugary place that have a huge mound of gelato with artificial flavors and artificial coloring. The stracciatella was definitely one of the best renditions of stracciatella I've had - with a creamy base but not too sweet, with real chunks of not-too-sweet chocolate. If I came back here, I would just get a full scoop of this and not split it with anything else, it was that good. I also got a cream + Nutella + puffs flavor that looked interesting, but this was a bit on the sweet side for me and I much preferred the stracciatella. If you're in the area or close to any of the locations, make a trip here and skip all the other gimmicky gelato places. Prices here are pretty reasonable, with a small costing 2,60€, a medium 3,50€, large 4,50€, and extra-large 6,50€. I would recommend this place if you come to Florence! read more
Amazing gelato right near Ponte Vecchio! Made fresh daily with a great flavor selection. I tried a Firenze classic, buontalenti, mixed with strawberry - rich, creamy, refreshing and tasty! My boyfriend tried chocolate hazelnut & vanilla mix. Both cones came topped with a thin waffle crisp and are €2.60 each. A perfect treat after a great dinner and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. read more
Well initially I thought I had found the best gelato place In Venice, but alas NO... La Strega Nocciola has surpassed my wildest dreams! This gelato tastes homemade and all of the artisanal flavors are wildly unique and sensational! My husband had white chocolate and cinnamon and lavender on a cone. Wow! What a zing to your tastebuds! I especially LOVED the lavender and was bummed I got more traditional flavors. The scooper behind the counter also put the cream way down in the cone, not just on top like some gelato places. I had cookies and cream! The cream had huge cookie chunks that reminded me of brownies! I also had Nutella with cream puffs which was equally good! If your ever in Florence don't miss this gelato! It should definitely be a stop on your walking tour!! It's a stop you will remember read more
3 years ago
I'm kind of overjoyed and sad that our air bnb is a walk to this place. The fact that they close at midnight doesn't help with the fact that I should stop eating anymore gelato. We were recommended this gelato place from a local and stopped by for some ice cream after lunch. It was seriously the best gelato! I got a medium sized cup and asked for three different flavors. I choose the chocolate hot pepper, lavender, and pistachio. The lavender was my favorite. It had a strong lavender taste and they used real lavender! I loved the pistachio too. That's one of my favorite gelato flavors and it was delicious! There were real chinks of pistachios in the gelato. My least favorite flavor was the chocolate hot pepper. At first, the gelato has a strong rich chocolate flavor, but after a while you notice the spice all throughout your mouth that you have a hard time enjoying the chocolate flavors. I don't think the red peppers enhance the decadent chocolate at all. The gelato is creamy, rich, and thick. I will be going back during my stay in Florence! read more
Fantastic gelato. The fondente is light and not too rich, and the white chocolate with cinnamon always manages to satisfy that craving for je ne sais quoi. I Have yet to try the bergamot or lavender, but I'm sure they're lovely. The staff is cute and friendly. Cones are a bit pricy, but average for firenze. read more
7 years ago
Loved this place. Good prices and great gelato. Buenanote cream, one of the original gelato flavors is sold here and you have to try it. read more
7 years ago
Now I'm sure you all haven't read my profile but on it I state that one of my few life goals is to find the greatest gelato in the world. This secluded little shop may not appear to be much on the outside but It would be a genuine waste of your time to not go inside. Like you would actually be wasting more time by walking past the shop the you would by actually walking in. Now I can't remember the many variations of flavors that they offered but the one that stuck out to me most was the white chocolate and cinnamon. This aided by the flavorful textures of pistachio was a beautiful combination and in my books the best combination/ice cream I have ever had. I'm sure you won't understand quite how much ice cream i have consumed in my life but it's terrifyingly large so for this to be the best on my list, you know it's good. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! read more
7 years ago
The BEST gelato in Florence - with the nicest staff. There's two locations - one near the Duomo and one across the river. Try the "azteco" and "bignolosa" flavors. Absolutely delicious! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
Excellent gelato that is a little off the beaten path but away from all the tourist traps. A little more higher end than the normal gelato shops but a lot of flavors make this a must try. read more
7 years ago
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Via dei Bardi 52
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