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    La Carraia

    4.6 (343 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Aura B.

    All Gelatos are the best in Italy. I picked th 5 euros cup and it was a bit too big. Delicious, well known and very busy.

    Jodi B.

    We stopped by late after dinner and this place was amazing! Extremely clean, very friendly, and the gelato flavors were plentiful and all taste out of this world. The line was long but moved super fast! Amazing stop!

    Dark cherry & salted butterscotch
    Kayla J.

    We asked the front desk worker at our hotel her recommendation for the best gelato in Florence- this was her recommendation. It did not disappoint! Would come again

    Tracy R.

    Delicious spot for gelato in Florence, eat gelato here and enjoy the views from the bridge for immaculate vibes. The pistachio (soooo creamy and the right amount of pistacioy flavor) and hazelnut (yum!!!!) were amazing. They also hooked it up with a generous amount of gelato on my cone. On a weekday night, there was a line but it moved really quickly.

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    Michael U.

    Named for the nearby bridge Gelateria La Carraia has been serving Florence since 1990, a second location doing little to attenuate queues for Gelato made the old way and served by pleasant staff for just €1 per spatula. Family owned with a small footprint, just seventeen flavors in metal canisters behind glass, guests make their selections amidst striped wallpaper before taking cones or cups outside to enjoy along the river. Popular for Semifreddo, though no less so for the Gelato itself, fans will find the base creamy but light and whether flecked with Coconut or harnessing Nuts each bite tastes pure thanks to a lack of preservatives or excess Sugar.

    Heather B.

    Our favorite gelato from the paces we visited in Florence. They were kind and did a great job of piling gelato into the cups. Prices were reasonable for the amount you get and the taste is super creamy and flavorful! The sign of good gelato is melting as soon as you are served on a hot day... we quickly devoured our tasty treats. The line moves quickly and there really isn't room inside to eat so head outside and stare at the Arno River while stuffing your face with some tasty delights!! When it's super hot grab some of the fruit flavors- you won't regret it.

    Steve B.

    So my goal of a gelato a day while I am Italy is intact!!! Now this stuff was awesome!!! I decided to try 2 flavors and I don't think it matters what flavor u pick it would be great. Service was fast and they were friendly! Place was clean and after we went outside they closed for a few minutes to clean the floor!!

    Cody F.

    Recommended by a server up the street, I came looking for pizzelle cookies. Enthusiastic service, and the frozen desserts were amazing! Coffee, buontalenti, mint/chocolate, and whatever else Wifey had were all great. Come for the buontalenti Gelato, though. You're welcome. That's all for now

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    Kara W.

    We ordered Pistachio, Ricotta Peach and Mint. The Pistachio and mint were delicious! Unfortunately, we were given lemon instead of the Ricotta peach we ordered and it was SOUR. I typically like lemon, but it was very strong. There was a line and we waited maybe 7 minutes, so it wasn't too bad. There was also a place to sit out front with benches. The price was good and we would come back and just watch closely to make sure they give us what we order next time. Its nice that they are open late.

    Pistacchio & stracciatella (€3 size)
    Anna B.

    A go-to gelato spot when I'm the Piazzale Michelangelo side of the river. This location is right by the river so it is easy to find. I got a cup of Pistacchio & stracciatella (€3 size). The flavors are delicious- nothing you can find in the states, I love the variety of sizes and service is quick!

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    Maylee W.

    Fabulous gelato shop next to my apartment in Florence! The smallest cup costs 2 euro, which is the best since I've been eating this everyday! The flavors are abundant, lines are long but service is quick - I highly recommend!

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    Delicious pistachio and dark chocolate. This gelato packed so much flavor and was the perfect texture.

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    The pear and ricotta gelato was divine. It was perfectly creamy and they really mail the flavors. Best gelato I had in Italy.

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    Best gelato I have ever had in life

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    Vivoli - Vanilla Affogato

    Vivoli

    4.5(407 reviews)
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    As expected, this place had one of the best affogatos I've had. I happened to stop by around 4…read morep.m., and it was definitely busy. From what I've seen, it tends to be more crowded in the afternoon than in the morning, and that matched my experience. The line looked long at first, but there are actually two lines you can join, so it moves more efficiently than it seems. From getting in line to receiving my affogato, the whole process took about 20 minutes. Most people grab their affogato and sit along the street to enjoy it before bringing their dishes back. It's a fun, casual atmosphere and well worth the wait if you're in the area.

    I learned about Vivoli from scrolling Tik Tok one night prior to our trip. Knowing how much we love…read moreice cream and how much we love coffee, we decided to give it a whirl. We came to Florence on a cruise and probably one of the hotter days of this year. We showed up at Vivoli and clearly the Tik Tok went viral, because it was very crowded. We waited in line and it moved rather quickly. We debated on ordered the regular and the pistacchio, but decided to go with the regular affogato. Upon ordering and entering the establishment, it gave off the cutest old time coffee shop vibe. The staff was working diligently to process orders. We watched this well-oiled machine of a staff for several minutes while they passed out 10-15 affogatos within 30 seconds. We sat on the curb and enjoyed ours in the glass cups they gave us. This was a highlight for us. The creamy gelato with espresso on the spoon was perfect for a hot day. I hope this business continues to thrive and I look forward to recommending it to everyone I know heading to Florence.

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    Affogato with pistachio

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    Original Affogato

    Vivoli - Worth the wait! Line moves quickly and a good system.

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    Worth the wait! Line moves quickly and a good system.

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