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.

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).

This is definitely one of the most popular gelato spots in Bellagio located right in the middle of…read moreall the shops you can stroll by. They offer some unique flavors, but you can't get samples here. I got the coconut and panna cotta, and they paired really well together!

one of the best pistachio gelatos in milan!! the gelato has actual bits of pistachio that provide a…read morelot of texture. with every purchase of ice cream, you get a waffle chip and get to pick between the chocolate sauces to dip it in. they also have a sit-down option where you can order a Cappe Speciali, like an elevated sundae. The issue was that our order came out looking nothing like the image with its various toppings, yet after informing the waiter, they took it back and added the additional toppings.

Awesome place to get some espresso fix. Its the thing. Morning commuters flock to places like…read morehere to get some coffee and bite to eat. I got the matcha tiramisu which was advertised at the outside corner. It looked awesome. Actual one inside the paper cup, nah. Need to come back and try other things. Cannoncini looks very good and at awesome price.

Gelateria Cesare is clearly the best place for gelato in Pavia…read more The taste and flavours are quite traditional, but the quality is high and prices reasonable (12.5 euro/kg in autumn 2008). My only criticism would be that gelato is slightly too creamy for my taste, but this is often the case, even in better places. My favorite flavours are Cassata, Caffe, Malaga and Yogurt, but other flavours I tasted were reliable as well. Proprietors are friendly, but difficult to communicate with without knowledge of Italian (still doable if one knows some basic, gelato-related words). Opening hours are inconvenient, with a big afternoon break, which is probably explained that Cesare is not a pure gelateria, but also a small café/bar. Definitely recommended, worth a trip from Milan (30 mins by train only).

What a cute spot around the corner from where we had lunch. My plus one wanted a gelato fix before…read morewe headed back to the USA. Beautiful gelato desserts on display. English was a barrier but we managed through. Other than the chocolate not sure what the other flavors were. He enjoyed it. His huge cone was 4 euro.

La Romana is an italian dessert chain that has gelato, pastries, chocolatey drinks, etc. We needed…read morea gelatto fix after dinner and thankfully La Romana was still opened. We only had the gelatto but saw some cute looking cakes on display that I'm sure taste as good as it looks.