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.

Great local gelateria. They had some dairy free options for those needing to avoid dairy. The…read moreorange and amerena cherry gelato were both excellent.

Cute little Gelato shop in Bellinzona and in the perfect location at Piazza Collegiata. You'll see…read morea ton of locals come by after lunch (especially on warm sunny days), get a cone full of gelato and then sit on the steps by the church or on the benches on the square and enjoy their ice cream. The gelato here has a great texture and taste. I really enjoyed the hazelnut and melon flavors, although the chocolate and strawberry were also tremendous. I would have wanted to try more flavors. Next time!

very cute bakery/gelateria in the central square of bellinzona. pretty much everything was closed…read moreon Thursday afternoon (later learned it was Father's Day) and I needed a place to sit. an adorable and delicious cookie for 3.5fr got me a table in the sun and a gorgeous view. perfect!

One of the best pistacchio ice-creams I've ever had! I'd say: You can get the best gelato at the…read morepiazza here!