Gelateria Dondoli is one of San Gimignano's most iconic culinary stops, transforming a simple…read moregelato into a memorable Tuscan experience. It is located in the heart of Piazza della Cisterna, the award-winning gelateria is known for its rich, ultra-creamy textures, high-quality local ingredients, and inventive flavors created by master gelato maker Sergio Dondoli. While classics like pistachio and chocolate are exceptional, the shop is especially famous for creative combinations such as saffron and pine nut cream or pink grapefruit with sparkling wine. We tried Rosemary Baby (Raspberry and Tuscan rosemary) and safron and pine nut cream gelato. Nothing like we ever tasted...The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with long lines that reflect its international reputation. We waited in line about 30 minutes but was well worth it. Despite the long line and higher prices, Gelateria Dondoli remains a must-visit destination. Enjoying a cone beneath the medieval towers of San Gimignano turned the experience into more than dessert...it becomes part of the town's charm, and unique character.

Gelateria Dondoli is one of those places that gets a lot of hype, and it definitely draws a crowd…read morein San Gimignano. When we visited, there was a line about 15 people deep out the door, but it moved reasonably quickly. They offer a wide range of unique flavors -- things like rosemary, lavender, and other creative combinations you don't usually see. It makes for a fun experience trying something different. All the flavors we tried were good, and overall the gelato was excellent. We've had some incredible gelato elsewhere in Italy, but this was still very enjoyable. Worth stopping in if you're in San Gimignano. Grab some and enjoy by the well in the center of the piazza.

A small bar and cafe that also has baked goods and gelato. After a long lunch and afternoon in the…read morearea I stopped in here to get something cold before hitting the road. Hazelnut and Pistachio are always favorites and this didnt disappoint. They also carry Moka Flor coffee from Florence. Good stop if you're in the town square or decide to have some caffeine and sweets after a meal.

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

The best gelato of my life! The basil lime is absolutely perfect. The pistachio butter was sublime…read more Wishing I lived in Italy just so I could eat this gelato regularly!!

Superb gelato. This was one of the best we had in Italy! The wait was about five minutes but that…read morewas ok since it was sooooo good. Most flavors had handwritten tags, so you know it's fresh!

pretty decent gelato! really sweet woman running the shop with standard gelato flavors. They won an…read moreaward for their mint gelato which was nice but it was more creamy than we expected and not really refreshing. It was still good, just not what we expected.

Great gelato, super friendly service. Their mint is quite authentic. For the main tourist drag it…read morewas our fave desert in town.

Hands down the best pistachio gelato I had in Italy. Nowhere else came close! Really creamy gelato…read moreand the perfect balance of flavours. The line wasn't bad when we went but I've heard it can get busy.

This gelateria is located on a quaint street in Florence. Not super busy, except when other people…read moresee folks in the store they start flooding in. They had delicious unique flavors like the Dubai chocolate and the creamy pistachio ricotta, family liked it so much they wanted it twice in our three days in Florence (we wanted to try a bunch of different gelato spots). We enjoyed the Nutella, Stracciatella, and cookies n cream flavors. Staff were very friendly. Small size was adequate as they overfill it well, although of course larger size in gelato speak is always better.

This delicious gelato place is worth the calories! So adorable and the owner is beyond friendly…read more This place had many flavors to choose from and it's so incredibly inexpensive. Highly recommend!

We have been all over Italy. We visit every year and this is our favorite Gelateria in all of…read moreItaly! Gelato in general is good but the gate here is outstanding! My favorites; chocolate orange and pistachio

I went to this tiny gelateria and had some of the best gelato I've ever had. The combo of chocolate…read moreand coffee was yummy.

My partner and I had Gelato here both days we stayed in Orvieto…read more GELATO: 4.5. Limone and fragola. SERVICE: 4.5. Prompt and friendly. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Outdoor seating on Piazza Duomo.