This location of Mordilatte was on my bus route to and from Settignano and the city center. It's…read morehard to miss--it's storefront is decorated with several blue patio chairs, a tuft of artificial grass, and a life-size plastic cow that stole my heart. One day I decided to hop off a few stops early and finally try the place. Service could be better--I waited several minutes before I was helped. However the gelato was delicious--the best strawberry I've had in Italy. Very good value, too. Mordilatte says it uses all natural ingredients, and it shows from the quality of the gelato. Bonus points for its location, too, giving a chance for people to get a quality treat outside the city center.

3.5/4 stars. Its the only gelato that has survived in this area, so we often come here for a walk…read moreafter dinner. The gelato is all natural though they make or buy syrups rather than starting from fruit i think :(. I find it a bit too creamy and boring.

Great place, cheap coffee, the staff speak very little English but that is not an issue, as they…read moreare incredibly helpful anyway! They have a few tables and chairs out the front now with umbrellas to sit and enjoy your coffee/gelati/various other delicious looking sweets. Recommended for a Sunday afternoon coffee and sweet snack.

We were on a search through Italy for bits and pieces of Ciolli family history. While it doesn't…read moreappear the folks running Gelateria Ciolli are related to us in any way, we loved the friendly welcome and delicious gelato. It was so much fun to visit and have our picture taken in the shop. Thank you for being so fun and welcoming a bunch of crazy old ladies!

Splendid Zuppa inglese (a pudding with preserved fruit). Excellent expresso. Very helpful and…read morepleasant service.

Owned and operated by a self-taught Baker Dolci e Dolcezze has been serving Florence since the…read more1970s, its location on Piazza Cesare Beccaria secluded in a manner that gives everything inside and air of elegance and nostalgia. A Cake Shop well known for Fruit Tarts, but also well-regarded for Cookies and Schiacciata, those arriving early will be happy to find items such as an hourglass shaped Pastry with Custard still warm while "Torta di Riso" takes on a different look thanks to a crisp Shell filled with Rice Pudding. Not far from Piazza Santa Croce, a solo clerk slowed by multiple guests at 09h00, those not in the mood for a large Strawberry Tar should direct their attention to Viennoserie filled with Jam or a textbook Cornetti about to burst with Cream.

My wife was staring at the gelato outside the window and the nice man asked if she wanted gelato;…read morethe store wasn't open yet. The gelato was some of the best I've had in Italy. He makes it fresh himself in his shop. Great shop

Positioned in a sizable two-story space along the Amo Bottega di Pasticceria has both parking and…read moreseating uncommonly seen at Italian Pastry shops, the package as a whole quite impressive and matched by elegant traditional cakes as well as Viennoiserie. One of two shops owned locally by Simone Bartolini, once manager of The Uffizi Gallery Cafe, it is inside that guests will find savories as well as sweets matched to Coffee or Wine, everything carefully crafted such that Pistachio Cornetti shatter to the tooth while Nutella Brioche is soft and springy. Offering both traditional and filled Sfogliatelle, not on par with Naples but nonetheless enjoyable, Torta di Riso fares well thanks to a delicate shell while a Ricotta Tart likens Basque Cheesecake thanks to a bit of char.

This is a more upscale restaurant just south of the Arno river. Second floor over the entrance has…read morea glass floor. The food is not your typical home cooking. They have a dessert counter case that was amazing. We had a very nice meal here. I had the scallop appetizer as my main. It was very small-4scallops with raspberries as a garnish. It was fine for me though as I had been eating nonstop all day. They don't have a house wine(which is always the best bet in Italy) so we ordered a suggested bottle. The wine prices were higher than we are used to paying in Florence.

My husband and I wandered away from our tour group and found this lovely bakery…read more The place was clean with very comfortable lighting. We figured we would have a light snack before we met up with the group for dinner. It was around Easter time so they had a lot of chocolate snacks and speciality desserts. We had a few little snacks and they were all fantastic. This was the first place we did not feel like we were getting ripped out (non touristy area). If we ever visit again, we will definitely be popping in for some treats. :)