They have a really cute back patio to sit outside and eat your gelato. This place is kind of…read morehidden, as it is off the side of the VERY small main street with shops and restaurants. Got the honey walnut with melon flavor gelato for 2 euros; was good but not the best I've had! The server also added a little wafer to my cup. Not many flavors out of the ordinary. Sampled the ricotta and fig which I feel like would be a good flavor to get if you want something different. I thought it was funny when the worker was also eating a cone of gelato herself. Hmm.

We ate gelato here after hiking into Corniglia from Manarola. We ate a cone with the vaniglia and…read morecrema Cinque Terre flavors. I really hate to rate any gelateria less than five stars, but the Un Mare di Yogurt gelato had a tiny bit of a gritty texture to it! We much preferred the texture and flavor of 5 Cinque Terre Gelateria in Manarola. Still, our gelato here was a great snack.

I came to Gelateria Il Porticciolo about 15 years ago, and honestly, it was amazing back then --…read moreone of the highlights of hanging out in Vernazza. Fast forward to now, and it's not quite the same. The staff isn't very friendly, and trust me, that matters way more than you think when you're on vacation. The gelato itself is still solid, especially if you're into fruity flavors, but it doesn't have that old charm that made it memorable. Definitely good for a quick fruity fix, but "service with a smart smile" was lacking compared to the way it used to be.

We couldn't wait to get out of Vernazza (unfortunately, our least favorite of the Cinque Terre),…read morebut we would gladly hike back for the cinnamon gelato here. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but almost every review I read mentioned it as a must-try, and I'm so glad I did. It's a strong but delightful cinnamon flavor, and it's not overpowering. Our eyes widened as we ate it, because it tasted exactly the way a cinnamon stick smells. They somehow transformed a basic common spice into something new and exotic. I've never eaten anything like it before. Meanwhile, my husband got a lemon slush because we were hot and sweaty from hiking between towns. It hit the spot perfectly and was so refreshing without being too sweet. Even though I loved my gelato, I also couldn't resist stealing more than a few sips. The location is perfect too, just near the center of town and also near a ledge by the water where you can sit while you people-watch and enjoy your sweet treat. Definitely make this your gelato stop in Cinque Terre. Order the cinnamon, and I promise you won't be disappointed!

Ok idk why but while we were on our honeymoon I was on a gelato kick and the limone y basilico…read moreflavor was my go too! They hands down had the best! We also tried their tiramisu and pistachio canoli (yes it is all in one) and it was so good we forgot to take a photo of it ooops lol. Defs check this place out if you need a little sweet treat! Place is small so you'll have to eat outside but service is quick!

Finally, in Vernazza and needed to reward myself with a good scoop of gelato. Gelateria Vernazza…read moreis the best spot in town so let's start here. All the shops here are small, but this place appears to have the most consistent lines on Main Street. We looked around and most patrons were getting the amarena cherry with good chunks of powerful cherries. The taste was second to none and had to be inhaled due to the warm weather. For an intense, flavor-packed scoop of cool gelato stop at Gelateria Vernazza for the best gelato in town.

Adding for a more recent update. As everyone stated food is overall good. Focaccia is delicious,…read morestaff is rude if you are not local/italian. I purchased 50€ of food and went to sit down with our group of 5 and they yelled at us to get out/leave. This is day 1 of vacation and we will not be back. Very unfortunate. Be kind!

If you are an American or a tourist from a different country, do not waste your time in this place…read more The service is terrible and they will not serve you unless you ask multiple times. They serve Italians first and then serve tourists with an attitude. We saw a group of tourists who wanted to sit together and they were not Italian and this place wouldn't move the tables together. They are rigid and inflexible. We were surprised since Monterroso is filled with tourists and this has not been our experience at other restaurants and places we have eaten at. Don't waste your time, save your money and put it to good use at other places that are very welcoming of Americans and tourists.

Wonderful gelato! Great service. Family owned. We considered this the best gelato we ate in our…read moremonth long stay in Italy.

Gelateria Centrale is without a doubt the greatest gelato I've ever had. Granted I haven't had the…read moreopportunity to try too many gelaterias, but I can't imagine it getting any better than this! I stayed in Riomaggiore for the weekend (2 nights) and managed to stop by 4 times... and even though that might sound like a gross amount of times I enjoyed every single bite each time and definitely could've stayed for more! One of my favorite flavors ever is pistachio when it's made correctly so I was dying to try it out! The first sample I had made me fall in love. The gelato tasted exactly like perfectly roasted pistachios in a creamy form. It tasted so real and fresh and at that moment I knew how much I loved Italy. Here's a short list of all of the flavors I tried (again, I'm not ashamed!) Pistachio - 100/10 Chocolate - 9/10 Chocolate with Hazelnut - 7/10 Nutella - 8.5/10 Banana - 8/10 Watermelon - 10/10 Peach - 10/10 Even if you aren't staying in Riomaggiore, you should definitely make the trip to try this place! At 2 euros for 2 scoops and 2.50 for 3 scoops, it's a deal you can't refuse!

I told my wife when we were going to Italy that I was not interested in eating gelato, BOY was I…read morewrong. I had one bite on the first day we were there and I just completely fell in love with it. They were so creamy and tasty that I had three a day for the whole week I was in Italy. No matter where you got gelato in Italy, it was always sooo good. You could not go wrong getting it anywhere. The locations do not matter, trust me. Just get some! Service- Depended on the location Ambiance - Eating along the ocean is a must!

Great after hiking around Cinque Terre. Enjoyed my strawberry and hazelnut gelato. My husband also…read moreseemed to like his lemon slushy, which was especially refreshing on a hot day.

This was my first Introduction to gelato and I have been hooked since! Nothing compares to this…read morespot. They have the best flavors, so creamy, made daily. The flavors rotate daily. I can't believe how well priced it is for the quality! Absolutes foam the best gelato you'll find in all of Europe. My friend and I were eating this around the clock, and I wish I could fly over and visit now! The workers are so nice and friendly and the place is adorable. You can walk across and enjoy your gelato with a beach view, or on the beach! Doesn't get better than this.

The best gelato! Recommended by our tour guide for the Cinque Terre, the gelato was unbeatable. You…read morehave to try the basil one!