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Dec 19, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Food, Life, Photography, Travel
Gelato – A Sweet local Delicacy In Italy
So what do I rave about the most to my family and friends when I came back from my Italy trip? It's the Gelato I have tried in different cities. Those who traveled to Italy know that one of the must have is a gelato. Gelato is an Italian version ice cream made with milk, sugar and eggs combined with different type of flavoring. However, it does not contain any cream so it has a much lower butterfat. When my fiance and I was there we've made it a habit to have gelato in every cities (Florence, Rome and Naples). When we're surrounded by great gelaterie everywhere, it's so hard not to have it every day. So I say to myself why not take time to indulge in the Gelato Heaven?
So what is the best gelato in Italy since we had so much? I think the answer depends on what kinds of gelato or flavor you like. We tried at Giolitti, Blue ice, Caffe Ponte Vecchio and more. Italy has many cafes that sells great gelato and I'm sure you can't wrong with that. Afterall it's very popular heavenly dessert that all Italians and tourist love.
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Gelato – A Sweet local Delicacy In Italy
Day 1: Arrived in Florence, The City of Renaissance
Day 2: Piazzale Michelangelo, Panoramic Views of Florence.
Florence for Foodies: Inside San Lorenzo Market
Pontassieve, A Medieval Village in The Heart of Tuscany.
(Sit-in and enjoying my gelato, Rome closed to Spanish Steps.)
(My fiance's gelato, Rome closed to Spanish Steps.)
(You know those Eat, Pray and Love moment? I'm having those right now, Rome closed to Spanish Steps.)
(Left- Blue Ice gelato. Right Caffe Ponte Vecchio in Florence)
(Variety of flavors)
(Gelato at Caffe Ponte Vecchio in Florence)
(High quality and natural ingredients)
(Giolitti in Rome, packed with people)
(Last night in Florence and my fiance wanted another gelato)
(Getting gelato at Blue Ice)
Here are some of my list that can get you started on this local delicacy - Gelato. Enjoy!
1 - Giolitti
40, Via degli Uffici del Vicario. Near the Pantheon, Rome
Since 1890, Giolitti has attracted many locals and tourists. I heard that they have been using the same recipes since World War I. Interesting right? However, if you just buy a cone or a cup to go you can't sit inside.
2 - Blue Ice
Piazza Irnerio, 19, Rome
A Chain store throughout Rome. They offers many variety of flavors and it was excellent even this place is filled with tourists.
3 – San Crispino
Via Panetteria,42, near the Trevi Fountain, Rome
Try the signature San Crispino flavor with corbezzolo (wild-strawberry-tree honey from Sardinia). They don't come in a cone, because they believe that cones spoil the pureness of their gelato.
4 – Grom
Via delle Oche, 24-red 50122 Florence, Italy
The gelato is soft and smooth made with the best natural ingredients. So if you're in Florence, go look for Grom.
5 – Gelateria dei Neri
Via dei Neri, 26 50122 Florence, Italy
Another great gelato place in Florence. A delightful store just few minutes from the Piazza della Signoria. And, the gelato is excellent.
Having a Gelato in Florence
Having Gelato in Florence from Sarah Wu on Vimeo.
florence, food, gelato, italy, photography, rome, Travel
52 comments
Gelato – A Sweet local Delicacy In Italy
mina { ...sending postcards } Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 09:02 | Reply
I went to Grom in NYC. It was really expensive but so good!
I like your fiancé’s jacket.
donuts4dinner Says:
Sep 27th, 2011 15:00 | Reply
Oh, hey, yeah, I've been to the Grom in NYC, too. The vanilla was a little plain (and I love vanilla), but the lemon was awesome. You guys are very cute, and these pictures are technicolor masterpieces!
Erica Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 10:46 | Reply
OH GOD that looks phenomenal. Honestly this is one of the more beautiful gelato posts I’ve seen. Fantastic pictures of the textures, ingredients, and colors.
There are a few gelato places here in Austin but I’m sure they cannot compare.
Shannon ODonnell Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 13:36 | Reply
That looks so amazing! Gelato is one of thethings I miss most about Italy; I studied abroad there and gained so many pounds eating huge quantities. You’ve given me a powerful craving for it now! 
ayngelina Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 15:12 | Reply
Awesome post! I love gelato, although not as much as you, and I spent most of my time walking around eating it!
Dave and Deb Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 15:22 | Reply
Yum Yum Yum! My favourite thing was having gelato in Italy. Fantastic photos. You captured the feeling that everyone has about the treat in Italy. Locals and tourists love it alike!
sergey Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 16:12 | Reply
No doubt that Gelato taste better in Italy. Very nice post and your photos really make the connection between words and flavor. Next time in LA I’ll recommend a place where you can get very authentic Gelato. All the best.
LeslieTravel Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 18:57 | Reply
This post is making me hungry! The gelato looks so tasty. PS- Love your fiance’s white jacket. Very cool
My Kafkaesque life Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 19:50 | Reply
This looks very yummy I remember Lily and I had some in Koper, our biggest port, which is very close to Italy. She loved it and still misses it. I on the other hand love the Taiwanese shaved ice and the hand made pao pao ice in Keelung
alilfatmonkey Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 23:45 | Reply
Wow! Now I’m craving for some gelato too. I’m with you on that Eat Pray Love moment. I’m sure I will have the same expression plastered on my face too when I’m there enjoying those cold desserts.
Akito Says:
Dec 19th, 2010 23:55 | Reply
Great looking photos. Would you go back to Italy just for rhe gelato. I almost would. Where can we find some gelato in NYC? 
kens_thought Says:
Dec 20th, 2010 05:12 | Reply
yummy..
love the Red Gelato in one of the picture.. the colors is so full of energy.
Oops.. shouldn’t be reading this post before lunch time, now i am hungry already.
Christy @ Ordinary Traveler Says:
Dec 20th, 2010 20:28 | Reply
I LOVE the Gelato in Italy! I miss it so much! You took some really great photos. Nice job!
Clare Appleyard Says:
Dec 20th, 2010 20:47 | Reply
What great photos Sara! It all looks so yummy!
We ate at Blu Ice too and loved it Thanks for re-kindling the memories.
Staci Says:
Dec 21st, 2010 05:09 | Reply
Gelato was my love in Italia. I basically ate it everyday, even 3x one day while in Roma. When I return to Italia, I will eat this everyday, the fragola (strawberry) and lampone (raspberry) combo. Here, in America, gelato doesn’t compare at all.
ciki/Mei Says:
Dec 21st, 2010 23:19 | Reply
aw man.. gorgeous shots my dear. and you look so gorgeous;) I love the shot best with the cones stacked high. AWESOME!
Natalie Says:
Dec 23rd, 2010 06:02 | Reply
Wow, I want one of those in the fourth picture. Looks scrummy. Never tasted Gelato but your pictures make it look the best thing in the world.
Brian Says:
Dec 23rd, 2010 06:14 | Reply
Amazingly I never tried the gelato in Italy while I was there. =p
Brian Says:
Dec 26th, 2010 16:48 | Reply
nope. not even a spoonful! hahaha. i'm not that into desert but i will eat everything else.
Hsin-Yi Says:
Dec 28th, 2010 21:45 | Reply
Awwww……..Gelato! Very nice pictures and you still remember where the stores are?
We need to find a gelateria in NYC, my friend took me to a place in West Village long time ago, it was good, but still cannot compare with authentic gelato in Italia
Lily Chen Says:
Dec 29th, 2010 10:40 | Reply
I do miss the ice cream I ate at Koper port in Slovenia.
Every time I saw Italy ice cream, it would remind me the sweet Summer time in Slovenia. But it’s funny that my boyfriend also misses our Taiwanese ice cream a lot. So maybe we always miss the things that we can’t get easily.
Bethany Says:
Jan 4th, 2011 17:06 | Reply
Ok, you know what is really weird??? That cafe PonteVecchio in Firenze picture you have?? I have one of that place too!!! I actually didn’t have their Gelato but was caught my eye was the way the cones were stacked. I thought it was awesome and so I took a few pictures. I am going to have to find it and put it up on the site so you can see it. Now we have sister photos – how funny!!
Dennis Salvatier Says:
Jan 7th, 2011 16:20 | Reply
Hey Sarah – glad you’re having a great time. As you can see I’m catching up here. The gelato looks great. I’ve had it here in LA. There was this great italian place downtown in litte tokyo that had great gelato, but the restaurant didn’t make it and it closed. They had the best clams too. Great post, great pics.
swgraphic Says:
Jan 8th, 2011 06:28 | Reply
Hey Dennis, thank you for checking out this post too. I know you're busy from time to time :D. I never had gelato in NY. The first time I had it was in Boston and then 2nd time is in Italy. When the weather get warmer, I'm going to find a gelato place here and treat myself.
Verity Says:
Jan 17th, 2011 09:25 | Reply
Oh I love gelato! Especially on hot summer days in Italy. It is so delicious. When my sister and I were in Venice we found the best place at the square we were staying, which was small and out of the way (about 30min walk to San Marco). So tasty!
Your pictures are mouthwatering. I am craving gelato now even though the weather is freezing and miserable here .
Fie-nuts Says:
Jan 24th, 2011 03:34 | Reply
ohmygosh I can’t wait to taste these when I head there this year! Yummers!
