So there I was about to leave this place a nasty 2 stars, feeling ripped off and in search of…read morebetter ice cream, when I realised I'd actually been to the wrong place! You see, due to a navigation (GPS) problem I was told I had reached my destination outside another place with a gelateria sign above. The place seemed to have no name so I figured it was the right place. The ice cream there was pretty lame, and although cheap, it was not satisfying. So I decided to drive further up the road when I saw the REAL gelateria La Carapina on my left. Now this place looked way better. And it was. 5 stars better actually. So a bit of background here. It's March and not really tourist season, so there aren't that many people around these parts at the moment. I've walked and driven through villages and not seen any people. And now I know why. They are all either queuing to buy ice cream here, or sitting outside this place eating it! I am glad I drove the 15km to get here. It was TOTALLY worth it! And I have just finished a week touring Italy so I know my ice cream! If you're in Lake Como, wherever you are staying, find a way to get to Gravedona and have ice cream at La Carapina. Seriously, just do it! :)

We have been coming here for years - and this place has always delivered:…read more The gelateria is in beautiful Gravedona, and outside threre are many comfortable benches overlooking the lake. The ice cream is divine, and served to you by people who are always nice, patient, and cheerful. It can be crowded at La Carapina sometimes, but I have never managed to be upset about that. When I have my ice cream, nothing gets to me ;-)

During the few days we spent in Lake Como, we visited Gelateria del Borgo TWICE which should tell…read moreyou just how much we loved this place! Definitely our favorite out of the ones we tried in the area. This gelato spot is very centrally located amongst all the other small shops and restaurants in Bellagio and even if there's a line, it moves quick! The hazelnut (nocciola) is a MUST TRY as it literally tastes like a Ferrero Rocher in gelato form. We enjoyed other flavors as well including the cherry (amarena).

During my sister in laws 50th birthday trip to northern Italy we attempted as many gelato places as…read morepossible, sometimes 2 per day. Gelateria del Borgo is truly amazing and in our top 3 for the entirety of the trip. Usually very busy but the line moves quickly. Super nice staff and plenty of seating just across. Most gelatos in this part of Italy are more soft and airy this specific gelato is rich and creamy, almost wet. Pistachio is great, dark chocolate is awesome and unique flavors like Toblerone the family loved. Highly recommend. Make the walk to the top and don't have the tourist trap gelato at the bottom of the promenade here in Bellagio.

We just arrived in Locarno, and were seeking a latte after traveling for 14 hours. We happened…read moreupon this locaton from just a sign out on the main sidewalk pointing through some construction to get here. We are glad we did! This place is adorable, the ladies who work here seeet, and the cafe macchiattos delicious! Lots of tables inside and out.

You wouldn't imagine Vera Gelateria to be anything special, tucked away next to a gift shop…read moreopposite the entrance to the furnicular, but it's fab. Having driven the couple of hours from Orta to Locarno is was ready for a coffee, and the espresso did not disappoint! And the gelato! Two large chillers filled with an extensive variety of fruit and cream based flavours. As tempted as I was by the amazing chocolate varieties, I went with a scoop of mango and a scoop of fruits of the forest. Delicious! Full of flavour, every bite was fab. Make a detour before you go up into the mountains, you'll be glad you did.

We have spent the majority of our honeymoon trying different gelato places. Because, why not? The…read moregelato here was similar to most other places in menaggio. The pistacchio was one of the better flavors. I'm still giving this place 4 stars because they stay open late, have a good variety of flavors and are relatively cheap.

Excellent gelato and granita, in the main square (yelp location is off).read more

Cute little Gelato shop in Bellinzona and in the perfect location at Piazza Collegiata. You'll see…read morea ton of locals come by after lunch (especially on warm sunny days), get a cone full of gelato and then sit on the steps by the church or on the benches on the square and enjoy their ice cream. The gelato here has a great texture and taste. I really enjoyed the hazelnut and melon flavors, although the chocolate and strawberry were also tremendous. I would have wanted to try more flavors. Next time!

Was on the hunt for gelato (in the middle of winter) and was happy to find -9 still serving, even…read morewhen it is cold outside! They have lots of unique flavors plus your standard gelato offerings - I really enjoyed their apple turnover flavor. A small amount of seating is available inside plus some tables out, but gelato is a great walking treat, too!

Good flavors. My favorite was the Fior di latte gelato. It is slightly more expensive than a few…read moreother places but worth it. I tried one from one of those street vendors but it wasn't as good as this place.

Very good gelato and friendly staff. If you're looking for a cheap treat in verenna this is a great…read moreplace. There is also a place to sit nearby with some steps down that overlook the water. Really nice place to sit and view the lake while eating gelato.