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    La Sorbettiera

    4.8 (86 reviews)
    Open 12:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Khadij A.

    Loved stopping by this gelato place for a quick dessert. We sample a couple flavors before settling on hazelnut which was their best. Prices are same in cup or cone. You can't go wrong with any gelato in Florence really and this was one of the better ones!

    The BEST. Hands down. Lids not mounds. The coffee was the best. Got a souvenir affogato mug. I'm going to miss it back in the states.

    Peter P.

    Night time stop at yet another gelato place. This time I had their affogato (gelato with coffee) with cream on top. The gelato, of course, makes this Italian affogato better than what you would find in the US and yes definitely a must try is you are a coffee and a gelato lover.

    Christina R.

    I'm reading so many, "this place is so good, we went twice!" and it's reminding me of my best friend. We were in Italy as couples, but we separated a few times and one of the days her and her husband went to La Sorbettiera. She is also a pastry chef so when she came back she could not stop talking about how she NEEDED the peach and the lemon & sage sorbets in her life. How she could eat that everyday and absolutely NEEDED to go back and get more. She NEEDED to take us to this place, even though I had plans to try a different gelato place. So I gave in and walked the extra 10 min (20 round trip) to try this life changing sorbet. It was not worth it and I am not impressed. The shop is cute, don't get me wrong. The employees were also so nice and I appreciated their help. I had a Karen situation, someone decided they were more important and literally cut us off while we were speaking to the employee. Said employee looked right at her and said, "these people were first, so you can wait." Magic! The 3rd star was for that. The gelato here, for me was meh. It was icy and the flavors did not pop. It probably didn't help that I had the literal best gelato in my life the day before, so maybe I was just comparing but even then, if this place is that great, wouldn't the comparison be similar? I won't say this was bad gelato, but this was my experience. Maybe yours will be life changing!

    Chai

    Delicious gelato! I got lucky and enjoyed my first and only taste allowed but I wish I could try more of the flavors before deciding. That was the only reason I gave one less star.

    Sophia - the only woman I will ever make love to
    Meredith C.

    gelato is incredible - the sophia, a vanilla ice cream with wafer thin dark chocolate chips and candied orange peel tastes like a decedant trame at reserved for royals - the ingredients are so pristine and flavorful. the staff is super friendly, speak rnglish and are happy to make recommendations. also, tried the apricot and it was like eating a smooth and cool sweet apricot. however, sophia and i are exclusive, so i didn't commit. go here!

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    Kimberly F.

    We have gone here twice in one day. I ordered a scoop of coffee and one of pistachio. My husband ordered kiwi and lemon. The 2nd time I went with mango while my husband did mango and kiwi. We love the quality. This place was recommended by our hotel (The Frame Hotel) and is a close walk. We've been traveling all over Europe and this place is the only one we've seen that has lids covering each batch of gelato. The store is very clean and the staff has been helpful and friendly. They speak English and even helped us with directions. During the day, there was a line out the door pouring out onto the street. We waited about 10 minutes... but it was worth it. When we went after dinner, around 9:30, there was no line at all! Score! We plan on going every day we are in Florence.

    Parisa A.

    They allowed us to try a couple of flavors before selecting our favorites which isn't as common in Italy (or I don't believe it is). Every flavor was so rich and delicious in their own way. It was by far the best gelato I had in Italy. I would 100% come back again

    Mahesh P.

    Quite possibly the best gelato in Firenze. Yes, I know. I've already said that about Sbrino - but this is pretty much just as good, if not better (it's basically about which one you have had most recently ) The flavors are intense, yet spot-on, the consisetency is just right, and the temperature, well, is what it should be - from the moment you get your gelato, you're fighting a losing battle between consumption and melt! Note - the place closes early !

    thienly n.

    One of the best the city has to offer!!! They make it homemade and it is 100% authentic!!! Love all their flavors so much and esp that it changes every day so it never gets old!! Amazing prices for such high quality gelato!!

    Angel C.

    Best gelato in Florence and might I say in Tuscany. My only regret was not getting it another time before leaving. The cheesecake and pistachio gelato are delicious. This is real gelato.

    Lemon sage + pistachio, hazelnut + chocolate
    Melissa P.

    So good we came here twice. Our favorite pistachio gelato in all of Florence and the affogato was amazing too! We were able to grab a seat on the benches outside which we appreciated after a day of walking

    Camy K.

    Their bacio and banana are the best variants I've ever had anywhere. Amazing gelato period. Definitely worth visiting I visited them 4 times in two days and I went to 3 different locations. Dang they're amazing. I'm not sure why but this I feel is the best location. Somehow the quality seems slightly different at the other ones.

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    My favorite ice cream shop in Florence! I love the flavor Cookies, it's amazing, try it!

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    After that first time I came back many many times, and I recommend it to everyone I know who visits Florence!

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    La Strega Nocciola - 03/09/24 Pistachio Gelato, Fior de Panna Gelato, Cone

    La Strega Nocciola

    4.7(72 reviews)
    0.9 kmPalazzo Pitti

    La Strega Nocciola was one of several gelaterias that I tried while in Firenze. I made it my…read moreintention to try as much gelato as I could in the city so when we had some down time post-lunch we thought that a little sweet would hit the spot. To be transparent, one of the things that drew me to La Strega was the name, I wanted to see what was so witchy about this gelato - and of course the positive reviews helped. The gelateria itself was lovely - soft music playing with intricate decor and a good amount of space. There were a few chairs and stools in case you wanted to sit and enjoy, though they were a little awkwardly placed. There were several flavors of gelato as expected - instead of being on display they were in tubs covered in lids. I heard that's the "proper" way to store gelato as it remains fresher, though the jury is still out for me on that one. Anyway, I got the smallest cup size where I was able to choose two flavors - so I went with the cream and the chestnut. The gelato was really good - creamy with great flavor. Service was great, and overall this was a solid gelateria - La Strega is definitely worth stopping into when in Firenze.

    This shops is conveniently located not far from the duomo. The witch theme is so cute and they have…read moresome inhouse flavors available which I chose my. The service is kind and patient with those who struggle to order in Italian.

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    Vivoli - Vanilla Affogato

    Vivoli

    4.5(411 reviews)
    1.5 kmDuomo
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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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    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.

    La Sorbettiera - icecream - Updated September 2026

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