Antica Gelateria Fiorentina

You don’t have to worry when you go here. Everything is GF. Excellent gelato and sorbet. We will go back.

Best gluten free ice cream I have ever tried. Thanks for the gluten free gelato.

As we walked in, the bright colors of the creamy gelato got our sweet tooth ready for an incredible treat. Mary ordered the dark chocolate, and I had the combination of strawberry and lemon after sampling several flavors. This was undoubtedly the best we could remember ever having. We had to taste Mary’s dark chocolate. Deep, rich chocolate flavors burst into your mouth. Just fantastic. Our entire group agreed that this was the best gelato they had in Florence. The shop offers around twenty flavors, including gluten-free options, as well as cups, cones, and excellent service with generous portions. We felt extremely satisfied. It is not clear when Antica Geletaria Fiorentina first opened, but we do know that gelato has been in Florence since the 16th Century. Bernardo Buontalenti, an architect for the Medici family, is credited with inventing Florentine Cream, as it was known at the time. He used a combination of milk, honey, egg yolk, and wine for this delicious, cool dessert. Authentic gelato is typically light in color and made with basic ingredients. This small but inviting shop, tucked away on a quiet side street, is just a stone’s throw from the Duomo. A visit should be a must after an afternoon of sightseeing or after a Florentine dinner.