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    La Strega Nocciola

    4.7 (72 reviews)

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    Exterior with some seating available
    Amy S.

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

    Carmen L.

    Found this amazing gelato place near our rental apartment and we went back again the next day! It was so good and we even got a tshirt merch!

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    Michael U.

    Located steps from Firenze Duomo La Strega Nocciola is a popular stop for both locals and tourists, the brick interior and magical name feeling older than it is while natural production methods insure quality. Decorated shabby-chic across a small footprint, pleasant servers scooping from metal cylinders 12h00 to 20h00 daily, traditional flavors dominate a list of perhaps two-dozen and whether one selects pure Fior de Panna or Pistachio textures are smooth containg restrained sweetness.

    Buontalenti & Hazelnut she said! 'Cause when the cute Florentine scooper tells you to... Oh my!
    Eric R.

    "Sensual love is three quarters curiosity" - Casanova La Strega Nocciola is the Lamborghini of Gelato! My highest rated star goes to this Gelateria! I'm not saying just 'cause the scooper resembled a Versace runway supermodel lol. Like others mention, flavors here are unique compared to other Gelateria shops across historic Florence! La Strega is top shelf! Ciao! Many Gelato aficionados agree that the first to make true artesian Gelato, creamy and cool as we know it today, were the Florentines in the 16th century. Creamier, less sugar, and unforgettable! Of course when I found myself on the Italian train to Florence, I bookmarked highest rated Gelaterias! La Strega Nocciola was on that list of utter bliss! I chose this location near the Ponte Vecchio, for many reasons, the first it's on my walking route! This was my third Gelato shop for the day! I enter to a chic environment! Modern with exposed brick wall, with touches of Tuscany! Natural light awakens the soul! A few years back I studied the art of artesian Gelato and recognizing authentic Italian Gelato - at the top is avoiding the shops with mountains of glossy colored stuff. In fact, La Strega Nocciola is one of the few shops where the Gelato is enclosed in metal "cold boxes" with lids, so really you're only seeing the name plate. Taste testing if preferred, but for me, I order what the local Italians order. So I ask Ms. supermodel. Her response: Buontalenti and... Buontalenti and Hazelnut it is! It is also agreed that true Buontalenti Gelato can only be found in Tuscany. After all, the exclusive Buontalenti flavor is named after Bernardo Buontalenti, the founder of the Italian dessert! It's ironic that nothing in the ingredients is crazy or hard to find... it's simply cream milk, sugar, eggs, but I guess the so called "secret" is usually a liqueur (such as Di Saronno Amaretto). Alternatives include, a pinch of mixed spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Buontalenti and Hazelnut firmly in hand! The moment of truth as I turn the keys to this exotic Lamborghini! Rawwwr! As I lick, swirl, and almost immediately go into a sense of ecstasy! Non posso vivere senza di te - I can't live without you! Oh my! Is my inner Casanova experiencing the greatest love, ever? Ok, let's not go that far, but as far as Gelato goes... La Strega Nocciola is the best lick, ever! ;P In the end, I highly recommend La Strega Nocciola if you're lucky enough to be in Florence! There are actually several across Tuscany, but I wouldn't consider it a chain, it's just how popular it is in this region of Italy! Oh my! I'm still dreaming of her! Yes, her, my only regret... not going back a million times! For the Buontalenti, silly! The Buontalenti! Ti Amo ;)

    Mango and pistachio gelato
    Bruski N.

    We found the best gelato in Firenze and it's La Strega Nocciola! Their flavors are so true to their names. For example, the mango and pistachio that I ordered actually tasted like mango and pistachio. The dairy gelatos are so good and creamy. Usually, there are long lines but luckily, La Strega Nocciola has 4-5 locations around Firenze. This is a must-stop if you love gelato.

    Gelato shop
    Kevin F.

    Fan tas tic! I am not an ice cream eater typically but tried a few gelato places in Italy. The family had many more all of which looked good but this one stands out above all others. Sooo good! The Mayan chocolate was nicely spicy and coupled with a rich dark chocolate ... indescribable. Other flavors were reported to be delicious as well . Go you won't be disappointed!

    Interior
    Adina S.

    A great spot for some quick gelato. The gelato was delicious and tasted fresh. The shop had a good range of flavors and the staff was friendly. I really liked the vibe of the place - it almost looked like a café with the exposed brick interior. I tend to prefer to have a view of the gelato so I can see what the texture of the gelato looks like and evaluate which flavors are most enticing, but the gelato was covered. In terms of taste and overall experience, no complaints here!

    Claire S.

    Great gelato shop if you're at Ponte Vecchio. It's about a minute walk from the bridge which makes the location super convenient. Lots of gelato flavors... I got the pistachio and hazelnut which were both so good and made for a yummy combo! The shop is pretty big, but they only have one table inside, and one table outside. A good spot for gelato if you're in the area.

    Buintolenti and Bergamotto gelato

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    Amazing lemon, lavender and hazelnut flavor. They clearly make gelato the correct way here. The ingredients are perfect.

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    Best gelato I've ever had!! I ended up getting the Lavendar and Orange Cream - both were incredible.

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    On my last trip through Florence I ended up getting Gelato here every night. Great flavor options and is absolutely fantastic

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    Unbelievably delicious, authentic gelato. We've gone back three times! All flavors super tasty. Fresh and amazing!

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    I was in florence for 3 days and ate gelato at 6 different places (all of the made-daily, covered tin variety).

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