Intro: I was in Siena for Palio, the medieval horse race that takes place twice a year. It's a huge…read moredeal and that means Siena is going to be congested and a madhouse. An hour or so before Palio, I stopped by La Vecchia Latteria for a snack. Ambiance (2/5): This gelateria is pretty small, so given the timing, ordering was a bit of a mess. There's a small indoor area and the line was out of the door. Definitely a grab and go type spot instead of other ice cream shops that have plenty of seating and are bigger. No seating here. Service (3/5): Given the demand, they were trying to do the best they could by taking orders as quickly as possible. More of a controlled line would have been nice but they were working hard which is always appreciated. Drinks (N/A): Like most gelaterias, they have various soft drinks and water. I didn't order anything. Food (3.5/5): As usual, I went with the medium which allows you to select two flavors. I tend to go with a fruity flavor and a creamy flavor. The selection here is nice and consistent with the hundreds and hundreds of gelaterias that are spread out throughout Italy. Overall: Located in the heart of Siena, La Vecchia Latteria is one of the best and one of the oldest gelaterias in town. It makes for a good spot for a refreshing dessert on-the-go.

Great gelato spot in Siena. Short wait but well worth it. Tried some flavors but overall the…read moreflavors were delish. Would definitely come back and visit after some pasta

simple gelato place. super super good. great portion sizes. the pistachio is so so so good. the…read morelemon is nice, refreshing and icy. good place to stop by if you want a quick sweet treat!

A young and energetic staff don't really make up for the average quality of the gelato my mother…read moreand I got here. I went with the coffee and vanilla flavors, which were complementary. The coffee was inoffensive - would've loved some more flavor - and the vanilla had an almost gummy texture, for gelato. My mom took the dark chocolate and pistachio. Man, the pistachio was flavorful - but we ate maybe 30% of the dark chocolate, stopping because of the heavy aftertaste. I'm not sure where the good gelato places in Siena are, but this isn't one of them.

Great quality artisanal gelato, I walked 15 minutes past two other gelaterias to make it here. I…read morelove love the Almond (Mandorla) flavor, and also their dark chocolate. Planning on trying all of them, they have a good mix of classic and unique flavors!

- has some of the best granitas in Italy - the gelato is…read morevery good - the pastries are nice and the coffee (I was told) is very good as well - fast service

Ok, not quite as good as the Gelataria del Piazza in San Gimingnano - the best in Tuscany - this is…read morea close second of all we visited. Great flavours, we came back twice. Every time there were people in the queue in front of us buying the 1kg mixed tubs for taking home. It is about two blocks further NE than shown on the google map ... about three blocks from the archway in the side of Via B di Sopra.

The ice creams were quite good, there are a few original flavours (apfel strudel for instance)…read more Nocciola and fig tasted really nice!

Yes, this is a tourist trap right by the Piazza del Campo. It is right on the corner too so when we…read morewalked by, we could not resist. They have the huge mounds of gelato on display, which I later found out is a sign you should stay away, but it wasn't that bad. The gelato itself was not unreasonably priced and they had a wide selection of flavors. There is no interior seating and none out on the sidewalk either. Not sure if they are not allowed or just choose not to, but you have to take it to-go. We found a bench around the corner one minute away and enjoyed there in the shade. I thought the gelato was good, not great. It quenched our craving at the time though and that is what's important!

The best gelato I've had in forever. So rich and creamy. Definitely will be back. 5/5 reccomendread more

Rude staff, slow service, dirty bathrooms. Find a better place to spend your money. Cashier,…read morebartender, and server were all rude and disrespectful.

Food and drink of all types, and very clean. Nice modern European feel and ambience. Drink service…read morewas very good.

I was a little skeptical at first because of the bad reviews. I don't know what they were talking…read moreabout. Service was amazing. Food was amazing and decor was amazing.

Our group stopped in for wine and cheese while we waited for our table to open at another…read morerestaurant. It was a cool night and most of their tables were set in an outdoor patio area, but they were well-equipped with heaters. I asked about their sweet wines and they didn't have precise suggestions, so I went with the Solalto (5.50 euro, from Tuscany). It was nice, but since it was sweet it came in a really small glass. I probably should've ordered water as well. As for the cheese plate, we were expecting a selection. Instead, the whole thing was just one cheese cut up -- I think pecorino. Which isn't a bad thing! The cheese was delicious, but it was surprising. I can't vouch for their food, but I can say this is a good spot for a glass of wine in Piazza del Campo.