Make your dream vacation sweeter!
Home to the world's best gelato, Italy has birthed renowned gelato brands, most of which are now operating globally. These gelato brands compete on taste, appearance, and, of course— popularity among tourists. So, if you're a Filipino planning a trip to Italy and would like to taste a denser and creamier type of ice cream, here’s a list of Italy’s top gelato brands we’ve compiled especially for you!
1. Gelateria Crispini
Gelateria Crispini won the 2017 World's Best Gelato prize after defeating 36 contenders across the world in the 2017 Gelato World Tour, an award-winning competition hosted by Carpigiani, a market-leading manufacturer of gourmet gelato equipment. The prize has been hailed by food experts as a gold Olympic-equivalent distinction for the world's gelato brands.
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Source: Gelateria Crispini Facebook
Their specialty? Italy's most popular flavor— pistachio. This flavor earned them the reputation as the best pick for the best pistachio-flavored gelato in Italy. Expect longer lines when you get there since they are not the world's best gelato recipient for nothing— this brand is a celebrity!
Gelateria Crispini
Address: Gelateria Crispini, Viale Trento e Trieste, 29, 06049 Spoleto
Contact Information: +39-338-875-9988
2. La Gelateria Della Musica
Music enthusiasts will definitely enjoy this brand, which has been named one of the top gelato brands in Milan. La Gelateria Della Musica has been a favorite among tourists. It is made with high-quality milk and 100% freshly picked fruits like strawberries, raspberries, bananas, and lychees. Jam around the shop with one of a kind and unique flavors named after renowned musicians and artists while listening to music.
Source: La Gelateria della Musica Facebook
Source: La Gelateria della Musica Facebook
La Gelateria della Musica
Address: Via Lodovico Il Moro, 3, 20143 Milano MI, Italy
Contact Information: +39-02-3928-8619
3. Gelateria La Romana
Situated in Rome as its home of origin, this gelato brand is popular among tourists and is considered one of the best gelateria in Italy. One thing that differentiates this gelato brand? You may try some of their flavors for free before purchasing them— they guarantee assurance.
Source: Gelateria La Romana Facebook
Source: Gelateria La Romana Facebook
And if you're on a diet, this gelato brand is the perfect choice for you since their gelatos with more than 30 flavors to choose from are made up of 50% fruit with purely organic ingredients such as traditional crema gelato flavors. Gelateria La Romana also offers the ambiance of a trendy farmhouse and an Italian pastry, making it an ideal spot for your Instagram!
Gelateria La Romana
Address: Via Venti Settembre, 60, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Contact Information: 0541-384520
4. Grom Gelateria
Who wouldn't want to bask in the creamiest gelato in town? You might want to come to the right place as this gelato brand offers the creamiest and most classic gelato flavors that tourists can't get enough of with more than 23 stores in Italy.
Source: GROM Website
Source: GROM Facebook
Grom Gelateria is recognized for its philosophy of making fresh-picked fully ripened fruits from Italy's top suppliers and farmers. This gelato brand also doesn’t use any coloring chemicals, fragrances, or emulsifiers in any of its gelato flavors. It's organic!
Grom Gelateria
Address: Via del Campanile, 2, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Contact Information: +39-800-125-832
5. Gelateria Santra Trinita
Known as one of the country's oldest gelato brands, Gelateria Santra Trinita may have more to offer you than the grandeur of its vintage and historical store. This renowned gelato brand is vegetarian-friendly, and you can even control your gluten intake because they can measure it for you.
Source: Gelateria Santra Trinita Facebook
Source: Gelateria Santra Trinita Facebook
This gelato brand is also a perfect spot for tourists who want to stroll around while eating their gelato with dozens of gelato flavors to choose from— but you have to walk more! In case you don’t know, this gelato brand is actually located in the famous Frescobaldi palace, a renaissance-style palace in downtown Florence's Borgo Santo Spirito. Aside from the Instagram-worthy ambiance, you can actually boast about getting one from the store because this gelato brand is often packed with tourists.
Gelateria Santra Trinita
Address: Piazza Frescobaldi, 11-12/r (Ponte Santa Trinita) - 50125 - Firenze
Contact Information: +39-055-238-1130
6. Vivoli Gelateria
As the oldest gelaterias in Florence, this gelato brand has a long history among Italy's gelato brands, spanning back to the 1920s. While the shop is fairly old-fashioned, the fact that everything on the interior is handmade contributes to its uniqueness, with wood as the noteworthy accent.
Source: Vivoli Gelateria Facebook
Source: Vivoli Gelateria Facebook
VivThis gelato brand doesn’t serve in cones; instead, they are exclusively available only in cups. They are also the only brand that solely sells two gelato flavors for takeout, pistachios, and hazelnuts— they're quite clingy because they want you to dine with them before trying all of their gelato flavors. They are also a healthy choice because there are no preservatives in their flavoring, and they provide delicious fruity gelato flavors that are freshly prepared every day!
Vivoli Gelateria
Address: Via Isola delle Stinche, 7r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Contact Information: +39-055-292334
7. Perché No
This gelato brand that translates to "why not," calls its customers on why you should try them! Perché No is a hallmark of organic gelatos since they don't use preservatives to enhance their flavor or for keeping them fresh, plus they offer various fruity gelato flavors. They are also recognized for their signature semifreddo gelato flavors and are one of the country's oldest gelato brands, with long queues every day as proof of popularity.
Source: Gelateria Perchè No Facebook
Source: Gelateria Perchè No Facebook
Perché No is one of the few gelato brands that used flavors as an element of their branding, offering limited-edition flavors on their menu— rose, ginger, lavender, and fig gelato flavors.
Perché No
Address: Via dei Tavolini, 19R, Florence, Italy
Contact Information: +39-055-239-8969
8. Gelateria la Carraia
Home to Florence Italy, Gelateria la Carraia is named after the 2nd oldest bridge in the same city. Despite its popularity among tourists, Gelateria la Carraia offers authentic Italian gelato taste at a cheaper price. The store is mostly packed with tourists, especially those on a tight budget while on vacation, definitely a good start for gelato cravings.
Source: Gelateria la Carraia Facebook
Source: Gelateria la Carraia Facebook
Their signature flavors included classics like stracciatella and chocolate, as well as after eight mint, ricotta, and pear. For their three house specialties, they have white chocolate with pistachio sauce, cream with orange sauce and dark chocolate, and cream with waffle and chocolate.
Gelateria la Carraia
Address: Piazza Nazario Sauro, 25/r, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
Contact Information: +39-055-280695
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
