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Florentines have always taken gelato seriously. This tradition began when Bernardo Buontalenti invented gelato for the court of Francesco de' Medici in 1565.The gelaterie in Florence come with centuries of tried perfection that are unmatched in quality and quantity. Here is a list of some of the most tried and true places to enjoy this truly delicious renaissance tradition.

Gelateria Dei Neri

Located steps away from the magnificent Piazza della Signoria is the Gelateria de’ Neri. They have an amazing selection of flavors with a freshness that has "genuine" written all over it. This place is on everyone's list as the place Florentines go for gelato.
Some of Gelateria de’ Neri's signature flavors are the cocco (cocconut) and ricotta e fichi (ricotta and fig), don’t forget to top your gelato off with some of their handmade panna montata (whipped cream).

Address:
Via dei Neri 22r
50122, Florence
Phone:
055.210034
Hours:
Everyday: 9:00am to midnight

Gelateria Santa Croce

Gelateria Santa Croce is located steps away from Piazza Santa Croce and offers delicious and authentic gelato in an array of different flavors. Their selection includes traditional flavors, light and fruity ones, to those of complete decadence. Sit and relax either or take advantage of their outdoor patio while enjoying fantastic views of the Biblioteca Nazionale.
Some of their signature flavors are pistacchio (pistachio), cheesecake, and tiramisu. Gelateria Santa Croce offers free Wi-Fi to its customers!

Address:
Via Magliabechi 17r
50122, Florence
Phone:
055.244302
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00am to 11:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am to midnight
Friday and Saturday: 11:00am to 1:00am
Sunday: 11:30am to 11:00pm

Grom

In just a matter of a few years, this gelateria from Torino has taken gelato aficionados by storm. What has made Grom so popular is its philosophy of offering high-quality ice cream made of high-quality, natural ingredients. If you want pear ice cream, you can taste the pears. Chocolate ice cream is made with cocoa beans from Columbia and Venezuela, pistachio ice cream with pistachios from Sicily or Syria and so on. The gelato flavors change according to the season, which allows Grom to use only the freshest ingredients No matter the hour of the day or the weather of the season there is always a line outside the door. Grom definitly delivers and is worth the wait.
Some of their recommended flavors are: zabaione, crema di Grom, caffè, and salty caramel.

Address:
Via delle Oche, 24r
50122, Florence
Phone:
055.216158
Hours:
April to October:
Everyday: from 10:30am to midnight
November to March:
Everyday: from 10:30am to 11:00pm

Gelateria alla Carraia

Located just across the Ponte alla Carraia bridge is the Gelateria alla Carraia which offers some of the creamiest gelato in town. Carraia offers some of the most reasonably priced gelato with cones heaped high starting at just one euro. After you’ve ordered your gelato bring it outside and sit on the Ponte alla Carraia bridge and enjoy the beauty of Florence and the Arno river.
Some of the recommended flavors to try are pistacchio (pistachio) and nutella

Address:
Piazza Nazario Sauro, 25r
50124, Florence
Phone:
055.280695
Hours:
Everyday: from 10am to 11pm

Gelateria della Passera

Located between the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Pitti, tucked away in the quaint Piazza della Passera is the Gelateria della Passera. This is a fairly new gelateria that serves delicious and creamy handmade gelato made from only the freshest ingredients. The pistachios used are from Sicily and the hazelnuts from Cuneo to give a few examples of the quality of the products used. The gelateria prides on quality over quantity and offers a select number of flavors made daily.
The fior de panna (cream) and mint ice cream are two flavors definitely worth the visit. Their mint, is not your typical fluorescent green ice cream, their version is made with fresh sprigs of mint, lightly green in color and absolutely delicious. The owner is a kind gentleman that takes pride in his gelato and offers extremely friendly and charming service.

Address:
Piazza della Passera, 15r
50125, Florence

La Bottega del Gelato

This little store located steps away from Ponte Vecchio is a must while walking through the historic center. This gelateria offers fruity sorbets and gelato in convenient pospicle forms, the only place in town that goes beyoud the traditional cup and cone form. La Bottega di Gelato is the perfect place to stop for a great light and refreshing snack and to beat the summer heat. All the gelato and sorbets are handmade using the freshest ingredients and fruit prepared at its peak to ensure quality and freshness.
You can not go wrong choosing any of their refreshing fruit flavors such as kiwi, strawberry, banana, and coconut. But for those pistachio gelato lovers, one of their specialties of pistachio gelato with choolate and bits of pistachio on the outside must be tried.

Address:
Via Por Santa Maria, 33r
50100, Florence
Phone:
055.2396550

Carapina

With only 22 containers on display, Carapina gelato is made every day with fresh ingredients, high quality milk, and only seasonal fruits. It is one of the trendier places to get your gelato fix with great outdoor seating and a delectable selection of hot and cold pastries to choose from. Carapina has all of the traditional gelato flavors, but differs from the other gelaterie in town since it also dares to be different and adventurous with trying flavors like vin santo custard or even gorgonzola! Carapina is a must try for the gelato aficionado with a bit of curiosity.
Some of the suggested flavors are menta (mint), ciliegia (cherry), and chocolate with ginger.

Address:
Via Lambertesca 118r
50122, Florence
Phone:
055.676930
Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
Closed:
Monday

Rivareno

Ice cream becomes an art form and as such takes on a personality that requires more than a mere labeling of chocolate or vanilla. Rivareno has all of the traditional gelato flavors but specializes in designer, truly gourmet gelato made up of completely innovative creations.
Some of their unique flavors include lampone (raspberry), Otello ( chocolate with zabaione, brownie, and coffee), Sweet Alabama (chocolate with peanuts), Zafferano al sesamo (saffron cream and toasted sesame seeds), and Leonardo (mascarpone with chocolate and hazelnut topping).

Address:
Borgo degli Albizi, 46
50122, Florence
Phone:
055.0118039
Hours:
Weekdays: from 11am to 11pm
Weekedn: from 11:00am to midnight

Gelateria Carabè

Gelateria Carabè features sicilian gelato filled with delicious fruit and nut flavors. The gelateria is famed for their granita (a mix between italian ice and sorbet). Gelato flavors with Sicilian hazelnuts, almonds and pistachios, and lemon are worth note.
Some of their recommended flavors are lemon and raspberry granita mixed together, and Coffee Granita with their homemade whipped cream.

Address:
Via Ricasoli 60r
50123, Florence
Phone:
055.289476
Hours:
Everyday: 11:00am - 11:30pm

Vestri

For the chocolate lovers in all of us! Leonardo Vestri is a chocolatier, his family has a plantation in the Domenican Republic, which cultivates and processes cacao. Vestri is predominantly a boutique chocolate shop, but they also offer superb gelato that changes with the seasons. One of their specialties is their rich hot chocolate, add their delicious gelato for an affogato (gelato drowned in hot chocolate).
Try: Affogato with Chocolate, Pistacchio or Vanilla gelato.

Address:
Borgo degli albizi 11
50122, Florence
Phone:
055.2340374
Hours:
Everyday: 10:30am - 8:00pm