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Nice spot in Florence for some cannolis. Came in just to try those and they were pretty good actually. These were the only cannolis we tried in Italy. Worth a try if you're there; made fresh and with lots of love!
We stopped here on our way back from dinner. Very clean and new looking inside. The line moved quickly which was nice. Few tables outside if you want to sit. Few on the inside. The girl serving it could have been a little nicer. The gelato was very good. We got hazelnut and chocolate.
Only had cannoli here and it was very yummy... Hard to find a place that makes fresh cannoli to order. Only other place that I had cannoli this good was in Sicily.. I will have to come back and try other goodies.
Right next to the Duomo you will find this gelato place that serves a lot more than gelato. They have coffee , pastries and more. It's a great location mostly for tourists I believe. Prices are higher than other places but you are in the middle of Florence tourist area, it's expected. The gelato is good and so are the freshly baked pastries. Great spot for a break during museum hopping or a late afternoon snack. They are open late so it's convenient. I did get gelato a few times from here. Loved the chocolate mint and the hazelnut.
First of all, the food here was great. All we got was some macaroons, a few assorted flavors of gelato. Good gelato, and flavorful macaroon's, however my point deduction is not because of the food. 2 stars have been deducted as a result of a certain policy they felt the need to enforce upon us. Originally we went to order at the counter, and they told us if we intend to eat in there we can take a seat and someone will come attend to us. So we decided to sit and a really nice waiter came quickly. However, we went to order, and he told us just a simple cup of gelato absolutely needs to be ordered from the outside counter. So he took our order for our other food, but then made me get up and walk outside to order a simple cup of gelato, even though they had originally asked us to eat in. Like I said earlier, the food is great, but had it been an extremely busy tourist day, we would've left when asked to go back outside.
If you're anywhere near the Duomo, stop here! Get the cheesecake to go. We got Mango but there's other flavors. This is not your average cheesecake. It's like a cheesecake & a strudel had a flight fluffy creamy baby. She makes them fresh every morning. It's an adorable shop right next to the gorgeous & iconic Duomo. Seating inside & out. I'm so sad we're leaving tmrw & I can't eat this cheesecake every day!
Who craves gelato at midnight in the cold? You should too if you can't sleep cause you're still jet lagged and too excited to be in Italy! It was nice to hear them greet me in Italian as soon as I walked up. Sometimes you only hear them speak to Americans in English in this touristy area and they don't even give you a chance to practice your Italian! Here, they were so polite and knew just when to jump in for my gelato rescue when my Italian got a little rusty. You can order from outside at the gelato counter display, or there's a nice seating area inside with good WiFi. It's nice, clean, bright, and pretty inside. They play familiar tunes you'll probably sing to as you contemplate whether you should have gotten a bigger cup as you try to savor your last teeny tiny spoonfuls as long as you can. They don't have a huge gelato selection but they had most of the standard flavors; salted caramel, coffee, pistachio, banana, Nutella, and a few sorbets. I had pistachio and caramel scoops in a cup and they topped it off with a half chocolate-dipped wafer cookie and it did the trick. They had a bunch of other baked goods, pastries, and chocolatey things that looked pretty good on display. Overall, I'd come back if I have another late night craving and will try their other sweets next time.
Love Don Nino, in both Florence and Rome. Yes it's in a touristy area, but most people going to this specific location next to the Duomo are on vacation and tourists. Don Nino's specialty in my opinion is the pistachio cream. Make sure to get the cannoli with pistachio cream and a pistachio macchiato. Their gelatos are superb as well and not too overpriced. The pistachio and coffee gelatos were my favorite. And you can't go wrong with a cafe freddo with a touch of cream to wash down your gelato goodness.
Nice place to chill, eat dessert, drink coffee, people watch and look at the view. Location: It is beside the Florence Cathedral, I was just sight seeing when I look at this cute place, there is a display of desserts and they have outdoor seating. What is amazing with this place is you can sit outside and look at the duomo and cathedral. Service: the servers are okay, I didn't have interaction with them. Food: I only tried to items here. CAPPUCCINO: it was good, taste like the real italian coffee! PISTACHIO ROCHER: omg it is soo good! It has pistachio white chocolate inside! A must! Price rating: 6 out of 10. Not that bad for the deliciousness. A must when you visit Florence! You can chill and look at the view while you are eating dessert and drinking coffee. Pistachio Rocher is a must!
This place has incredible cannolis and coffee! It's super cute located right outside the duomo. You can get a beautiful view of the duomo while enjoying your pastries. You have to try their ricotta stuffed cannoli dipped in chocolate chips. It's incredible. I would definitely recommend this spot!
Came here after dinner one night for cannolis because it was too cold for gelato. We made the mistake of getting the regular sized ones instead of the mini ones and they were super overwhelming and really sweet but still good. I got half hazelnut filling with candied almond bits and the other half was traditional ricotta filling with chocolate chips. I recommend just getting the ricotta filling!!
The absolutely cutest shop. You must try the pistachio cannoli with a cappuccino. Seating next to the Duomo while you wait for your tour.
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During my trip to Italy, I came here multiple times. Twice for desserts and many other times for coffee. You must try the pistachio butter, I even brought some back to the States. The cannolis here are so good, the bad thing is that the first time I tried a cannoli was here so now nothing in the States can even compare. read more
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Oh my word!! The cannoli here is awesome!! You can choose between pistachio creme or ricotta or even do a combo of both, entirely up to you, then you can top it with pistachios, peanuts, or chocolate chips. The possibilities are endless!! I had ricotta with pistachio and chocolate chips and I felt like a lion pouncing on a kill, sooooooo goood!!!! If that wasn't enough, I also got a rocher dessert (limited time only) and it tasted just like a Ferrero Rocher candy. The staff is extremely friendly and everything tastes so fresh! My sweet tooth has been satisfied and if I wasn't fearing a sugar coma coming on, I would have gotten gelato as well. It's a perfect treat after climbing the stairs of the bell tower and Duomo! AWESOME SWEETS HERE!!! read more
Great cappuccino, average cornettos. Really cute atmosphere. Adorable macchineta lamps! Bright decor. The rest of their offerings look delicious including gelato, tarts, etc. A nice stop for a quick cappuccino e cornetto in the morning :) read more
My first gelato in the city! They have a great range of flavors and they all come topped with a chocolate dipped wafer (delicious). After many samples I went with the sour cherry and hazelnut flavors. It sounds like a strange combo, but it really worked. The flavors are bold and the texture is creamy with that tiny bit of stretch that's so welcome in a gelato. Luckily, or unfortunately for my waist, I live right across the block so I will 100% be back. read more
7 years ago
Stopped here to get coffee and sweets. Had cannoli, cakes and coffee. All good. Nice way to take a break and enjoy coffee with the Duomo as your backdrop. read more
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I found this place outside of the Duomo and it is fantastic. They have great coffee and pastries, the service is excellent! Everything here taste amazing and the staff is very friendly. My favorite cafe in Florence read more
10 years ago
Such a cute place right next to the duomo. Among the best gelato we had while visiting florence with a wide variety of flavors. Each comes with a chocolate dipped wafer. read more
8 years ago
Some quality, well-priced gelato right here. 4 euro for 2 flavors, cup or cone, and they give you your money's worth + a wafer on top. And a backdrop for a #foodintheair. read more
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Really good coffee, we had cuppucino and plain croissants. Ambiance is quite hip and lively. read more
10 years ago
Amazing gelato! I always get the same Stracciatella and it never gets old. The people are very friendly and give you chocolate and a cookie on top!! read more
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Delicious Cannoli/ classic Sicilian pistachio cannoli is freshly filled and dusted per each order, a absolute must try!! read more
9 years ago
My husband and I are visiting from the states and in the time we have been in Florence we have visited twice! Don Nino is absolutely just amazing for gelato and coffee cravings! Also, it is right by the Duomo. read more
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The gelato here is quite tasty. The texture was creamy and they had a good variety of toppings. Your gelato is topped with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle and a wafer cookie at no extra charge. The cannoli was also very good. They do have long lines at the gelato window so be prepared to wait a few minutes. The reason I gave a 4 star rating is because of the prices. Really, ten Euro for a medium gelato cone?! Overall this place is a good stop for gelato if you don't mind the prices. read more
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Piazza Duomo 9
50122 Florence
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