I don't know why this place was so busy, probably one of the worst gelatarias that we went to. The…read moreflavors were odd and not what they should have been. My wife actually through her's out after two bites

Just before leaving Parma, we stopped at Emilia and I was glad we did. The gelato is so creamy and…read morerich tasting. The idea of putting a biscuit on the side of the gelato was a nice touch. I got the lemon which was quite good. There is a list of flavors with photos on the wall so language is not a barrier for anyone. You could just order by number if you wanted to. This is another reason why gelato in the US won't taste quite the same in the future!

One of the best gelatos. My kids said this was their favorite, and they tried a lot. I have to…read moreagree as they have a lot of flavors and each one is perfection. There's usually a line, but it moves fast. One line to go in and one line coming out. Its located right across the ferry. They have seats and benches which was nice. The view is nice also as you get a direct view of the lake. I highly recommend this.

Solid gelato; but definitely not worth the crazy lines. And because they're so insanely busy, they…read moredon't let you taste flavors, they rush you, and be incredibly rude at times. I personally liked Gelab Gelataria and Gelato Crea Lake Como better, because of the gelato quality and being all natural. Andddd way shorter lines because they're not over hyped! In any case, if you do come when lines are short, get 3 flavors at once, and in a cup because their gelato is watery and melts FAST! I liked pistachio, stracciatella, and their caramel hazelnut. My friends liked their vanilla and peach. I admit there's better gelato elsewhere - even in and out of Italy. But sure, this is definitely the most popular spot in Como and near the water. I actually think that's why it's got the longest lines. Location, not quality.

I'm so happy that they have opened a new location closer to my house! Bandirali gelato is by far…read morethe best I've ever had. This new location is beautifully decorated. The reason I give four stars instead of five is 1) seating is reserved for those ordering bigger, more expensive gelato creations, you can't sit if you have a cone and 2) the woman who made my cone really skimped on the second flavor! I will try to chalk it up to the newness of the place and hope to update my review to five stars once they have time to settle in!

I visited Rome, Florence, Venice, and Lake Como. If you were to tell me that the best Gelato I'd…read morehave the entire trip was off of Lake Como, I'd slap you across the face. Lake Como had some of the most overpriced, overrated food but that was expected. You do not pay for the food, you pay for the view. We were on a private boat tour with our great guide Luca when he recommended we stop in Lenno for gelato. We stopped at La Fabbrica del Gelato and it was truly out of this world. The servers were so kind to give us their best reccs, and I am glad we sought their advice. From the texture, to the natural flavors, I was blown away at how good it was. This is a 5/5 hidden gem in a place where you do not expect great cuisine, and it was surely the surprise of our trip.

I got the banana and it tasted like banana. Fairly priced and plenty of nearby benches to take in…read morethe view.

A genuine gelato store, not a fake tourist trap like can easily be found…read more Staff are friendly and helpful, prices are a little high, but you are paying for quality, not quantity.

Great service, and with a smile! Amazingly creamy and flavorful treat, and we even tried a vegan…read moregelato! So good!!!! Clean and well managed environment.

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

Perfect location right in the middle of the plaza. The only reason that it isn't 5 stars is because…read morethe food isn't amazing, but the ambiance completely makes up for it. The pizza isn't really authentic, it's like cold pizza that was heated up. If you come here, definitely grab something else on the menu!! The ravioli was interesting, I'm not sure what it was called but it's made with a dark part of the chicken. Worth the try. The servers were also very kind and told us about places to visit in the city! This is the location where Elio and Oliver sat in Call Me By Your Name, and it made it a lot more fun. Definitely worth a stop! It also has a gelato place attached which had great dessert for the meal. Pizza- 4.5/10 Gelato- 7/10 Sandwich- 6/10 Ravioli- 8.5/10 Pinot Grigio- 8.5/10

The gelato here is so good. I also love how you can get your gelato served to you at a table. I…read morerecommend eating outside so you can enjoy your gelato with a view of the Piazza del Duomo.

The best Gelato in Italy!…read more That may sound like an exaggeration, but after 15 trips to Italy and sampling the best Gelateria's in every town that I visited, this was the stand-out winner. And it was worth every calorie to find it. My family agrees with even stronger passion and when we visit Italy, we now spend at least 3 days in Sirmione just to eat there. Naturally, when we visit Europe, we always visit Italy. This may sound excessive, but the grapefruit (pamplemousse) is practically a religious experience and certainly the most delicious desert that I have ever eaten. All the fruit flavors are absolutely superb. As are the Bacio and chocolate mint. In fact, all the flavors are superb, but there is a limit to how special it is possible to make plain chocolate. If you cannot visit Sirmione, here is the best way that I have found to discover the finest Gelateria's in a new town: Make a point of eating at cafe's and restaurants with an overweight waiter/waitress, tip well and ask for their recommendations.