Gelateria Dondoli is one of San Gimignano's most iconic culinary stops, transforming a simple…read moregelato into a memorable Tuscan experience. It is located in the heart of Piazza della Cisterna, the award-winning gelateria is known for its rich, ultra-creamy textures, high-quality local ingredients, and inventive flavors created by master gelato maker Sergio Dondoli. While classics like pistachio and chocolate are exceptional, the shop is especially famous for creative combinations such as saffron and pine nut cream or pink grapefruit with sparkling wine. We tried Rosemary Baby (Raspberry and Tuscan rosemary) and safron and pine nut cream gelato. Nothing like we ever tasted...The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with long lines that reflect its international reputation. We waited in line about 30 minutes but was well worth it. Despite the long line and higher prices, Gelateria Dondoli remains a must-visit destination. Enjoying a cone beneath the medieval towers of San Gimignano turned the experience into more than dessert...it becomes part of the town's charm, and unique character.

Gelateria Dondoli is one of those places that gets a lot of hype, and it definitely draws a crowd…read morein San Gimignano. When we visited, there was a line about 15 people deep out the door, but it moved reasonably quickly. They offer a wide range of unique flavors -- things like rosemary, lavender, and other creative combinations you don't usually see. It makes for a fun experience trying something different. All the flavors we tried were good, and overall the gelato was excellent. We've had some incredible gelato elsewhere in Italy, but this was still very enjoyable. Worth stopping in if you're in San Gimignano. Grab some and enjoy by the well in the center of the piazza.

pretty decent gelato! really sweet woman running the shop with standard gelato flavors. They won an…read moreaward for their mint gelato which was nice but it was more creamy than we expected and not really refreshing. It was still good, just not what we expected.

Great gelato, super friendly service. Their mint is quite authentic. For the main tourist drag it…read morewas our fave desert in town.

After a week in Rome trying disgusting fake gelatos, We went to this beautiful town and there where…read morethe time seems to stop many years ago, we found this place: The best ice cream in the world. they are homemade it in front of you with real fruit, no fake coloring or flavors, it was delicious. I wish I live there.

Best gelato I've ever had and much better than what I had in Florence. The friendly owner speaks…read moreEnglish - he used to run a business in Connecticut. The nut flavours are particulalry good.

Buonissimi e gusti creativi, ampia scelta per i vegani…read more Location: located in the square of Trevignano Romano, right next to the clock tower. Ambience: ample seating outside with some shades thanks to the umbrella. Simply grab one and then walk off to the pier of the lake, all shaded in the summer time. Food: creative and unique flavors for the lactose free ones . I tried their "sedanocchio" made of celery, fennel and blueberries. Really great, not to sweet and very refreshing. Small cono/coppetta for 2€. Music: not too loud. Wifi Provided

In the past, I knew of Gelateria Navona, just a few doors up from the actual piazza, and that was…read moremy go-to place for gelato in Rome. Expecting it to be there one year, I walked over to Piazza Navona and Gelateria Navona had evidently closed. I would then get gelato here and there. I then learned that Giolitti is a long standing gelateria and it's also in the historic center. I filed the name away in my head. Then, one day, I happened to walk right in front of it without even looking for it, so I went in. Giolitti is popular and it can be crowded. I'm going to say that I waited about 10 to 15 minutes. You pay at a counter first, deciding on what you want and how much of it, such as scoops and whether it will be in a cup or a cone. Once up at the counter, they don't rush you, which surprised me. I don't take that much time since I don't experiment much, but I still appreciate the courtesy. The price is roughly what everyone else in the historic center is charging. I always opt for the gelato it in a cup so you can "control" the dripping. The gelato - a mix of dark chocolate and two citrus flavors - was "molto buono." That said, just because it's so popular, I'm not going to downgrade Giolitti for it and complain about the crowds. You downgrade gourmet donut places in the U.S. where their fame has gone to their heads. There is also a spacious salon with nicer decor in which you can eat inside. At this point, Giolitti is really the only gelateria in Rome whose name I remember. I would gladly go back and I recommend it.

Amazing!!!! Wanted to update with pictures because it's simply delicious and we truly miss the…read moreambiance.

This is the best gelato around these parts. Line is long for a reason. Gelato is kept under the…read morecounter as it should be! Don't miss out and get suckered into the other shops with gelatos on display.

We've got to Fredo right after a great lunch we had at La Buca Della Fate. I saved some space in…read moremy stomach after seeing that little corner ice cream spot. What a bet I took. Lunch with no desert. And how smart I was! The pistachio and nocciole (hazelnut )Gelato were amazing. I couldn't stop eating. I ordered one after the other and still couldn't get enough. absolutely a must