Intro: I was in Siena for Palio, the medieval horse race that takes place twice a year. It's a huge…read moredeal and that means Siena is going to be congested and a madhouse. An hour or so before Palio, I stopped by La Vecchia Latteria for a snack. Ambiance (2/5): This gelateria is pretty small, so given the timing, ordering was a bit of a mess. There's a small indoor area and the line was out of the door. Definitely a grab and go type spot instead of other ice cream shops that have plenty of seating and are bigger. No seating here. Service (3/5): Given the demand, they were trying to do the best they could by taking orders as quickly as possible. More of a controlled line would have been nice but they were working hard which is always appreciated. Drinks (N/A): Like most gelaterias, they have various soft drinks and water. I didn't order anything. Food (3.5/5): As usual, I went with the medium which allows you to select two flavors. I tend to go with a fruity flavor and a creamy flavor. The selection here is nice and consistent with the hundreds and hundreds of gelaterias that are spread out throughout Italy. Overall: Located in the heart of Siena, La Vecchia Latteria is one of the best and one of the oldest gelaterias in town. It makes for a good spot for a refreshing dessert on-the-go.

Great gelato spot in Siena. Short wait but well worth it. Tried some flavors but overall the…read moreflavors were delish. Would definitely come back and visit after some pasta

Great quality artisanal gelato, I walked 15 minutes past two other gelaterias to make it here. I…read morelove love the Almond (Mandorla) flavor, and also their dark chocolate. Planning on trying all of them, they have a good mix of classic and unique flavors!

- has some of the best granitas in Italy - the gelato is…read morevery good - the pastries are nice and the coffee (I was told) is very good as well - fast service

Great place to stop and have some sweets or a coffee or BOTH! These are my pictures of the staff…read morethe afternoon we visited with them while in the area. We saw them handle a huge crowd right after we got the shoppe. They work hard to please their guests! I like to recognize people who work hard and who smile while doing it all!!! Marianna and Allan

5 euros for sugary gelato. The smallest size is a large. What?!! The scooper was also extremely…read morerude. You must avoid! My friend felt guilted to but it because he sampled a flavor and couldn't finish it. He took two bites and threw it out because the taste was unbareable. He works for a gelato shop at home so he knows what is fake and isn't. His gelato was basically sugar and coloring. Siena is not a place for gelato. It's overpriced and not tasty.

They gave so many samples we even bought one of their things if you're if you go to sienna and…read moreyou're looking for a little dessert go to this place now

Nino and friends is my happy place. I purposely came back to Florence only to purchase candy and…read morecellos from the store. It is such a joy to shop there. The store had wall to wall goodies. Goodies that you get to taste. As soon as you enter there are staff members offering all kinds delicious treats filled with tasty goodness. They have coconut balls with lemon cream inside, green covered chocolates with limoncello inside, they have salted caramel with chocolate, Cappuccino cookies with coffee flavor cream inside, they have limoncello, melon cello, and my favorite peach cello to drink. I bought a lot to take back home, but also I just enjoyed the samples they kept offering me...MY HAPPY PLACE, especially after many Dixie cups of cello sampling. They are still trying to get there online ordering up and working. I tried for the past year to order on line. One great service they offer is mailing your purchase back to your home. The cost is really reasonable too. I mailed a large order back home for 55 Euros. I have mailed a box from California to Boston and it costed me more.

This was recommended on Lonely Planet. I walked in trying to discover what "Sienese sweets" were,…read moreand I immediately smelled something reallyyyy good. I told the nice lady I wanted whatever I was smelling, and she pointed to the sugar-covered panettone. I was able to get a quarter of it instead of the whole thing. The price is weighed by kg, so my quarter was about €4.50 more or less. Easter was coming up, so she was also selling colomba pasquale. She also had panforte, freshly baked ricciarelli, packaged pastas, pasta seasonings, and other oils. I tried to pay with credit card here, but she insisted on cash. My total was under €15.

When I spotted this little place back on a side street in Siena I could not pass it up. When I…read morewalked in the owner greeted me with a smile and Bonjourno. The aromas said "buy me". The cases were filled with lots of cookies, pastries and fresh baked breads. I ordered some of booth. Do not pass this place up when you visit here.

Primo Amore is the best gelateria in all of Tuscany. Fresh traditional flavors from Fragola and…read morePistacchio to unusual flavors​ like Biscocrok and Vinsanto Y Cantucci. Not only is this wonderful gelato, but the owners continue to develop new flavors. This is the one must visit gelateria in the region.

The BEST GELATO IN TUSCANY! I have had it all over the region on our trip. I am so thrilled to…read moreget this AMAZING frozen piece of heaven in Camucia. This family run business is a friendly place to enjoy this wonderful treat. Please don't miss the chance to visit Serena, and her parents Gianni & Marina! Your stomach & tastebuds will thank you!

BEST GELATO AND SERVICE! they have special flavors like…read morelemon and herbs, grapefruit and elderflower. The yogurt gelato is out of this world

Interesting combinations of flavors, rich texture, not overly sweet. I'm picky about ice cream and…read morethis was one of the best. Frutti di bosca with ginger was perfect. Watermelon with ginger and a few other flavors I don't remember was great too.

This little street corner gelato and crepe shop offers some excellent gelato at really good prices…read more We stopped in later at night right before closing time, but they graciously served us gelato with a smile. I got a cup with both pistachio and chocolate hazelnut. The pistachio was one of the better pistachios we had in Italy with a strong buttery pistachio flavor. I get this flavor as a benchmark whenever I get gelato, and they passed with flying colors. The chocolate hazelnut was also great. It seems like they do a lot of crepes and Nutella-themed dessert options, and I would love to come back to try those.