Vivoli

11 Best Gelato Shops in Florence | Condé Nast Traveler

"Vivoli, which dates back to 1929, is Florence’s oldest gelateria. The shop is delightfully old-fashioned, with wood and tiled walls and handmade—well, everything. There are no cones here—only cups—and the only ingredients that are purchased externally are pistachios and hazelnuts. Otherwise, everything else is grown by the family that owns the shop. The gelato, meanwhile, is made from natural ingredients, without any additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, or dyes. There are also cookies, tarts, and rice puddings, as well as a number of traditional Florentine frozen desserts, including marengo , made with puff pastry, sponge cake, and house-made meringues." - Bridget Arsenault