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.

During the few days we spent in Lake Como, we visited Gelateria del Borgo TWICE which should tell…read moreyou just how much we loved this place! Definitely our favorite out of the ones we tried in the area. This gelato spot is very centrally located amongst all the other small shops and restaurants in Bellagio and even if there's a line, it moves quick! The hazelnut (nocciola) is a MUST TRY as it literally tastes like a Ferrero Rocher in gelato form. We enjoyed other flavors as well including the cherry (amarena).

During my sister in laws 50th birthday trip to northern Italy we attempted as many gelato places as…read morepossible, sometimes 2 per day. Gelateria del Borgo is truly amazing and in our top 3 for the entirety of the trip. Usually very busy but the line moves quickly. Super nice staff and plenty of seating just across. Most gelatos in this part of Italy are more soft and airy this specific gelato is rich and creamy, almost wet. Pistachio is great, dark chocolate is awesome and unique flavors like Toblerone the family loved. Highly recommend. Make the walk to the top and don't have the tourist trap gelato at the bottom of the promenade here in Bellagio.

I'm happy we stopped into this cute little café while exploring this small town. Mid afternoon, we…read moreappreciated that somewhere was still open between lunch and dinner for a snack and some water before hiking the mountain! The location alongside the canal is absolutely beautiful. You couldn't ask for a prettier place to grab a scoop or two of gelato or an aperitivo. Their limited menu is super affordable and good quality. You don't need 20 gelato flavors, just 6 classic ones done well, and they have that. The staff were friendly, spoke a little bit of English, and took card. They have a clean bathroom and plenty of seating. Wander in like we did and you won't be disappointed.

Very smooth gelato; if you visit como, this place is a must. Original gelato, the staff are…read morefriendly speak some English. Mostly, local residents go there, I spoke to Milan residents eat there when they come to Como.

Delicious gelato!!!!! Extraordinary flavors. It was our spot during our stay in Cuomoread more

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

Out of my 3 weeks Italy backpacking trip this was probably my least favorite gelato experience. We…read morecame in after a long day of walking around for a quick treat before our train left. I went with a Bambino size (kid size) for 1.50 euros after sampling one flavor. I went with their pistachio flavor which was okay. The girl behind the counter was rude and kept rolling her eyes at us although we did not do anything wrong. She was very unfriendly. They didn't have many flavors to choose from and their gelato melted fast. There was also no place to sit and enjoy your treat. Since there are so many other places to get gelato, I would not recommend this place.

You can skip this place for gelato. They have customers purely because of their location on the…read morepiazza near the water. Their gelato was not as advertised: the sign said mascarpone with pistachio. But what I received had raisins in it! And, it was icy rather than creamy. Keep walking, and try to find a gelateria with covered bins where they cherish their product.