Where to go for The Best Gelato in Florence?

Where to go for the best homemade gelato in Florence? Let's find out together. In this episode I am going to show you five of the the best locations for the freshness, authenticity and for the originality and variety of flavours.

Florence does claim to be the birthplace of gelato.

My suggested ice creameries are also strategically located to ensure that you are never too far away for when the urge to have an ice cream is too strong.

Legend has it that ice cream originated in Florence in the 16th century, from the architect Bernardo Buontalenti who wanted to impress the guests of Cosimo I de' Medici.

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Contents of this Video

Time Codes

0:00 Introduction
1:49 La Sorbettiera Santo Spirito Via Mazzetta, 9/a
7:49 Badiani Via dei Tosinghi, 12r.
9:35 Walk to Gelateria de’ Medici Piazza Cesare Beccaria, 7R.
14:50 Ice Cream to avoid
15:41 Gelateria dei Neri Via dei Neri, 9/11R
17:54 Perchè No! Via dei Tavolini, 19r.
20:49 Conclusion

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Artigianale": generally means home-made in the shop with fresh, natural ingredients, no use of preservatives or artifical coloring. So the colors might not be as bright but that means that the ingredients used are "real" and not artificial.

Gelato that is stacked high usually means it’s full of preservatives. Bright colors? Probably a bad sign. The gelato should reflect what the actual fruit or food looks like when crushed or mashed and added to gelato. For example: banana gelato (should be a grey-ish brown, not bright yellow).

Is the shop selling other items besides gelato? If so, give it a pass. An excellent gelateria focuses on gelato, and nothing else.
A few tips for making the most of your gelato order: First, choose whether you want a cone or a cup.

Then, take a look at the flavors and more or less decide which ones you want: generally, a small gets you two flavors of your choice, medium and large get you 3 flavors and extra large gives you the choice to get up to 4 different flavors!

Now for my suggested locations:

La Sorbettiera
Santo Spirito Via Mazzetta, 9/a

Badiani
Via dei Tosinghi, 12r.

In 1979 the Florentine shopkeepers organized a competition in remembrance of the famous architect Bernardo Buontalenti. The Badiani ice-cream shop took part in it and won the competition with an ice-cream flavour called Buontalenti, which was made with vanilla and cream. This is the history of the creation of one among the most famous flavours in the Florentine ice-cream tradition.

Gelateria de’ Medici
Piazza Cesare Beccaria, 7R.

This treasure chest of delicious gelatos grew out of the Teglia family’s passion. At the Gelateria de Medici, which opened its doors in 1997, the quality of the ingredients is held in the highest regard with the aim of creating a gelato that is unforgettable. It’s the best of the best. Medici uses the freshest, in-season ingredients and they have incredible combinations.

It’s worth the little walk to Piazza Beccaria and you can saunter down the pedestrian shopping street Borgo La Croce on your way there and back.

Gelateria dei Neri
Via dei Neri, 9/11R

A continuous search for new and genuine products, artisanal production in the name of tradition and a great variety of flavours on offer, these are the strong points of this famous ice-cream parlour a stone's throw from Piazza Santa Croce. Among the specialities of the Gelateria dei Neri are truly original flavours, such as Gorgonzola and Walnuts, or Mexican Chocolate, made with pistachio and chilli, or Ricotta and Figs. Try it to believe.

Perchè No!
Via dei Tavolini, 19r.
This little gelateria tucked into a side street has been serving its creamy gelato to Florentines since 1939. Its name translates to ‘Why Not?’ which I ask myself each time I walk by. If you’re in centro and can’t bring yourself to walk out to Gelateria de’ Medici, stop by the excellent gelateria Perchè No.

Expert’s Tip: During the sweltering summer months, order your gelato in a cup. The heat will melt your gelato faster than you can say, “Mamma mia!” so a cone isn’t worth it!

The best gelato will be homemade with fresh local ingredients, and devoid of artificial preservatives, flavours, and colours.

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