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!

The sign is a warning: Avoid "Bad" service and subpar food…read more I should have taken the name as a sign. I was really disappointed with my visit to Backerei Bad. Two different groups who arrived after us were served first while we stood there waiting to be acknowledged; I eventually had to speak up just to be recognized. As for the food, the cinnamon roll was subpar and dry. I also ordered a hot chocolate, which arrived lukewarm with cocoa powder just sitting on top and a spoon to stir it myself. Even after stirring, it was essentially just warm milk with zero chocolate flavor. Save yourself the frustration and head to the Co-op instead--the pastries and hot chocolate there are much better and actually worth the wait.

This was the best bakery we stopped at during our time in Switzerland, and we went to at least 4…read moreother bakeries. The berliner filled with apricot jam was incredibly delicious. We also really liked their pretzel rolls with ham and butter. Definitely stop by if you are in St. Moritz!

I have known this place for more than 10 years. Let me tell…read moreyou first that this place is very convenient since it is located just outside the train station. If you are driving here you can park right in front of the gelateria on via nazionale. Their icecream is delicious and relatively cheap. I want to stress that the owners have steadily renewed the flavors and did some experimentation. They also participated to several competitions and won a couple of prices. Last word for the owners as persons: they are amazing and they make icecream with true passion. If you are in Colico do yourselves a favour, and stop here!

Spending time at Lago di Como is a MUST for any American of Italian heritage. While there, DO NOT…read moreMISS this gelateria! The gelato is fresh and plentiful, creamy and extremely delicious. Try the Macedonia for breakfast if you are an ice cream and fruit lover (I am) and if you are really hungry (I was). It's not small but it's oh so good! The espresso is divine and the service friendly and fast. Can't wait to return!!

So there I was about to leave this place a nasty 2 stars, feeling ripped off and in search of…read morebetter ice cream, when I realised I'd actually been to the wrong place! You see, due to a navigation (GPS) problem I was told I had reached my destination outside another place with a gelateria sign above. The place seemed to have no name so I figured it was the right place. The ice cream there was pretty lame, and although cheap, it was not satisfying. So I decided to drive further up the road when I saw the REAL gelateria La Carapina on my left. Now this place looked way better. And it was. 5 stars better actually. So a bit of background here. It's March and not really tourist season, so there aren't that many people around these parts at the moment. I've walked and driven through villages and not seen any people. And now I know why. They are all either queuing to buy ice cream here, or sitting outside this place eating it! I am glad I drove the 15km to get here. It was TOTALLY worth it! And I have just finished a week touring Italy so I know my ice cream! If you're in Lake Como, wherever you are staying, find a way to get to Gravedona and have ice cream at La Carapina. Seriously, just do it! :)

We have been coming here for years - and this place has always delivered:…read more The gelateria is in beautiful Gravedona, and outside threre are many comfortable benches overlooking the lake. The ice cream is divine, and served to you by people who are always nice, patient, and cheerful. It can be crowded at La Carapina sometimes, but I have never managed to be upset about that. When I have my ice cream, nothing gets to me ;-)

It was a great surprise to discover this authentic place. I'm Italian and this was a great place to…read moreeat a Italian food in Switzerland. I gave 5 stars also because of the impeccable service. Truly recommend it if you are in Locarno!

Wow!!! So much to take in ... chocolates, desserts, sandwiches and seating in the back as well to…read moreenjoy. Chocolate is purchased by the weight !

I was in heaven. I cannot wait to buy more to take home. Great food (desserts), loved the service,…read moreand the place is just like heaven!

We were pointed here by a tour guide as the best place to pick up pastries or a hot chocolate …read more.. which under-served the location, because we were looking for something a bit more substantial. Beyond the front display cases and servings of chocolates and sandwiches and pastries, in back (as well as up a flight) there's a large seating area where you can do a sit-down meal. The menu is multi-lingual and massive, and focused mostly on Swiss/German sorts of dishes. The food itself was decently good -- not life-changing, but filling. The hot chocolate and coffee drinks were, in fact, great, if pricey. (It's San Moritz, even in low season -- it's going to be pricey.) Service was harried but polite. Views from the window over the lake and to the mountains were nice. I wouldn't go out of my way to return here, but I wouldn't turn down the suggestion to go in again, should I ever again visit San Moritz.

Have to say--the pastries were pretty average (nothing wrong with them--they were tasty, but…read morenothing out of this world), but the cappuccino was probably one of the best I've had so far (with a touch of cocoa powder). The ambiance of the seating area is cozy, with lots of windows/nice views. The room can get a little warm, which is nice on a cool day! Definitely check out while in St Moritz.