No country does gelato quite like Italy, whose gelatai rival Renaissance masters in dedication to their craft.
In general, gelato contains less fat than ice cream, resulting in a distinctively creamy density. And unlike Roman carbonara or Sicilian arancini, high-quality gelato crops up throughout the country. Flavors, then, invite regional idiosyncrasies, such as Liguria’s basil gelato and Amalfi’s lemon version.
Regardless of where you go, gelato enclosed in metal tins is a sign of quality (as opposed to the the heaping, open-air containers you’ll see at tourist hot spots); use this as a visual cue to choose a gelateria. Yet as with any rule, there are exceptions. So when in doubt, try a few places, since a gelato will set you back at most a few euros.
You shouldn’t have any doubt about the places below, however – any of which will tempt you to order a second portion. These are my six favorite gelaterie in Italy.
Forget the question of cup or cone: gelato in Sicily calls for a vessel of brioche, creating a literal ice cream sandwich. For proof of the pairing’s success, head to Cappadonia, which uses locally sourced ingredients, often from regional farmers. Across its three Palermo locations, Cappadonia particularly excels in Sicily’s trademark pistachio. The gelateria’s version appears muted when compared to the electric green tubs found elsewhere – indicating that what’s inside matters more than appearance.
How to make it happen: Visit Cappadonia on Via Vittorio Emanuele right when it opens at 10am. Sicilian brioche classifies as breakfast, which means gelato con brioche is – yes – acceptable early in the day. To further embrace the island’s breakfast customs, head to nearby Casa Stagnitta, which makes Palermo’s best granita, an icier alternative to gelato.
The last time I visited Milan, I went to Pavé on Via Felice Casati every morning for a fig tart. When I realized my all-time favorite bakery also operated two gelaterie, I headed there straight away. Indeed, Pavé treats its gelato with the same attention to detail as any of its flaky croissants – yet Pavé Gelati is at its best when blurring the lines between the two. The holiday season, for example, yields a panettone-based gelato, while a toasted, gelato-stuffed bombolone, Italy’s answer to a donut, is available year round.
How to make it happen: Pavé’s Via Cesare Battisti gelateria opens and closes earlier than the one on Via Cadore, so plan accordingly. At both, Pavé also bills itself as a granita shop, and sells Sicilian-style granita and fruit sorbets.
I frequently visit Rome, not to marvel at the Colosseum but to return to my happy place: Come il Latte. The gelateria’s name means “Like Milk,” and its flavors range from
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