We just arrived in Locarno, and were seeking a latte after traveling for 14 hours. We happened…read moreupon this locaton from just a sign out on the main sidewalk pointing through some construction to get here. We are glad we did! This place is adorable, the ladies who work here seeet, and the cafe macchiattos delicious! Lots of tables inside and out.

You wouldn't imagine Vera Gelateria to be anything special, tucked away next to a gift shop…read moreopposite the entrance to the furnicular, but it's fab. Having driven the couple of hours from Orta to Locarno is was ready for a coffee, and the espresso did not disappoint! And the gelato! Two large chillers filled with an extensive variety of fruit and cream based flavours. As tempted as I was by the amazing chocolate varieties, I went with a scoop of mango and a scoop of fruits of the forest. Delicious! Full of flavour, every bite was fab. Make a detour before you go up into the mountains, you'll be glad you did.

I spent five hot summer days trekking the Italian Alps and sampling gelatos in the little towns…read morebelow them in search for the one that would blow me away. Finally, on the fifth day, the Gods of Gelato bestowed their graciousness upon me and showed me the not only the most delicious, but ironically also the cheapest gelato I've had during my entire five day search. For a mere 3.50, my L size cup was stuffed with ice cream in such a generous huge pile that my ice cream towered above the rim just like the lovely Mt.Cervino watching over this entire village. The gelato had the taste and consistency of gods' ambrosia, just like they make them at their best in Italy. It was so sumptuously creamy and thick that even in the extreme summer heat, you could take all the time you wanted admiring the pile of goodness in front of you, and not a bit of it would melt away. My pistachio flavor perfectly captured the essence of fresh yummy pistachios, and the cream flavor was just pure creamy heaven, not too sweet, but melting your taste buds away with its velvety smoothness. My sampling partner shared the burst of joy I experienced over this gelato. We wish we could come back again. For summer days, this place has a spacious outdoor seating where you can have your own little fangirl moment over this ice cream like we did.

During the few days we spent in Lake Como, we visited Gelateria del Borgo TWICE which should tell…read moreyou just how much we loved this place! Definitely our favorite out of the ones we tried in the area. This gelato spot is very centrally located amongst all the other small shops and restaurants in Bellagio and even if there's a line, it moves quick! The hazelnut (nocciola) is a MUST TRY as it literally tastes like a Ferrero Rocher in gelato form. We enjoyed other flavors as well including the cherry (amarena).

During my sister in laws 50th birthday trip to northern Italy we attempted as many gelato places as…read morepossible, sometimes 2 per day. Gelateria del Borgo is truly amazing and in our top 3 for the entirety of the trip. Usually very busy but the line moves quickly. Super nice staff and plenty of seating just across. Most gelatos in this part of Italy are more soft and airy this specific gelato is rich and creamy, almost wet. Pistachio is great, dark chocolate is awesome and unique flavors like Toblerone the family loved. Highly recommend. Make the walk to the top and don't have the tourist trap gelato at the bottom of the promenade here in Bellagio.

Great local gelateria. They had some dairy free options for those needing to avoid dairy. The…read moreorange and amerena cherry gelato were both excellent.

Was on the hunt for gelato (in the middle of winter) and was happy to find -9 still serving, even…read morewhen it is cold outside! They have lots of unique flavors plus your standard gelato offerings - I really enjoyed their apple turnover flavor. A small amount of seating is available inside plus some tables out, but gelato is a great walking treat, too!

Good flavors. My favorite was the Fior di latte gelato. It is slightly more expensive than a few…read moreother places but worth it. I tried one from one of those street vendors but it wasn't as good as this place.

Cute little Gelato shop in Bellinzona and in the perfect location at Piazza Collegiata. You'll see…read morea ton of locals come by after lunch (especially on warm sunny days), get a cone full of gelato and then sit on the steps by the church or on the benches on the square and enjoy their ice cream. The gelato here has a great texture and taste. I really enjoyed the hazelnut and melon flavors, although the chocolate and strawberry were also tremendous. I would have wanted to try more flavors. Next time!