Gelateria Della Passera

The first thing I do when I start researching our vacation spots is look for the best gelato/ice cream shops. My husband is obsessed with gelato so I like to find the best spots for him to test out. We ate a lot of delicious gelato when we were in Florence and have been to plenty of outstanding shops all over the world. My husband said this was hands down the best gelato he has ever had. His go to flavors are hazelnut and pistachio and they were both incredibly creamy with a depth of flavor that was truly remarkable. The chocolate cherry gelato was also a personal favorite. Cannot recommend this spot enough!

This was our favorite gelato stop in all of Florence! The staff is super friendly and allowed us to sample one flavor per person as we were making our decisions. We loved how the flavors change on the daily and they incorporate local seasonal ingredients to create the best gelato. Some of our favorite flavors were pumpkin, pear, pistachio, and banana with orange and nutmeg. The texture of the gelato is just right as it is so creamy but doesn’t melt all over your hand right away. When visiting this place, you can expect to wait in line. We went twice and one time we waited 20+ minutes and the other time was only about 5 minutes. The wait will be totally worth your time, as the gelato is delicious!

Perfect gelato and some very interesting flavours! I had the persimmon and 'Monna Lisa' which were both delicious. Good prices.

Best gelato we’ve had during our Italy trip. Flavours were strong and felt like eating the actual goods in gelato form. We had the pistachio and dark chocolate.

The best ice cream I had in Italy! All the flavours were very strong but delicate, natural, and not to sweet. The ice cream was super smooth and took more time to melt than an average ice cream.

Cute little gelato shop with bubbly cute staff. The figs and pistachio flavour was oh so good. The flavours here are so exciting too. Located by a cute little square with benches and hungry polite pigeons.

Best gelato I’ve ever had in Italy! I have lived in Italy for two years,and I have to say this is the best gelato!I tried five flavors:riso,pistachios,melon,ondina valla,grapefruit.Highly recommend the riso one and pistachio one,they are amazing.The staffs are very friendly and energetic,imaging facing so many people every day.Totally will come back if I’ll come back Florence again!!!

This gelateria was the best one I tried in Florence. It was excellent and the person at counter was also very customer friendly and polite. Moreover it seems to be also frequented by locals as I saw a teenager taking 1kg of gelato for some party at home. I had the pomegranate flavour ice cream and it was amazing. It tastes of fresh pomegranate juice being frozen to make gelato. It felt very fresh and not artificially sweet. Also the gelato did not feel heavy after eating. The cleanliness of the place is also really high.

The first thing I do when I start researching our vacation spots is look for the best gelato/ice cream shops. My husband is obsessed with gelato so I like to find the best spots for him to test out. We ate a lot of delicious gelato when we were in Florence and have been to plenty of outstanding shops all over the world. My husband said this was hands down the best gelato he has ever had. His go to flavors are hazelnut and pistachio and they were both incredibly creamy with a depth of flavor that was truly remarkable. The chocolate cherry gelato was also a personal favorite. Cannot recommend this spot enough!

We were walking around Firenze after having lunch just exploring and taking in the sights when I came to the realization I had not consumed any gelato yet that day. It just so happened that we were close to Gelateria della Passera and after a quick Yelp search I saw that this was one of the more notable gelaterias in the city. That's all you needed to say to me, and on that note I quickly went inside to check it out. Like other gelaterias I visited, the interior of della Passera isn't large - it's a simple setup with the coolers on the back wall as soon as you enter. What's noteworthy about della Passera is that the gelato is not on display, but rather in bins covered by lids. I've heard that this maintains the freshness of the gelato but I can see how opinions differ on this subject. Anyway, I usually get cups but was in the mood for a cone so I went with a small ricotta with fig. I enjoyed the gelato - it was smooth with good flavor. The ricotta gave it a fresh taste and the candied fig really elevated it. Service was good, I was taken care of promptly and could tell they take a lot pride in their shop. Overall this is a solid option for gelato in Firenze - I wouldn't be against returning here next time I'm in the city.

The line looks intimidating but it moves fairly quickly. Location is nice in a little square with some benches to enjoy the ice cream. We ended up getting two fruit flavors and both were super refreshing.

The line can get long but best gelato I've had. The grapefruit really captured the bitterness in a good way. Melon was sublime.

Stopped here many times for gelato as it was in the piazza just outside our AirBnB. Excellent quality and service. Sometimes a long line for it, but that really just speaks to the quality.

Pretty awesome gelato in Florence, decently priced too. We got the cup with two scoops - amazing at €3.50 each. Lots of flavours to choose from, friendly and prompt service, what more could you ask for! FYI there are some benches opposite the shop for you to have the gelato at.

Best Gelato in Florence, hands down. Super friendly environment in a very cute and convenient area. The pear gelato is incredible. It brought my girlfriend to tears- and that isn't a joke. We went back for seconds every time. But one time, we walked 30 minutes to get there and it was closed despite Apple Maps saying it was open. So we booked the late train just to come back the next morning, because my girlfriend was itching for more pear gelato. We arrive at the establishment at opening after another 30 minute walk. NO PEAR GELATO Please bring back the Pear. The people need it. We may no longer be in Florence, but the next generation of pear gelato eaters is among us. They yearn for the pear. It is forever in our hearts, as is Gelateria Della Passera

A short queue in the calm firenze alleys south of the Arno lead to the unique flavors of this gelateria. I tried the melon, the grapefruit, the yogurt, the dark berry, all of them were unique and the taste of the fruit shone through. It felt like they had extracted grapefruit juice in the back and churned it just a few hours ago. I had to try the dark chocolate given the success with the others, and it was just as dark, rich and chocolatey as I had hoped. The scoops were small, but also cheap, all the more reason to try multiple flavors.

Amazing flavors! Hit it 4 times in 2 days to keep trying different flavors. The pistachio was FIRE. Had a line that moved quickly, lady at counter was nice and helpful, good price. Would eat gelato there every day if I could.

The BEST fruit flavors we had in Italy. Came twice and prob going again. The mandarin tastes just like a clementine tangerine and so does the pink grapefruit. The peach flavor was mild but natural. Will be back to try blueberry and the other fruit flavors. The hand drawn signs are lovely.

The best gelato I've ever had. I was in Florence for 3 days and in Rome for 3 days. I had a gelato from a different place every day. Gelateria Della Passera is the best one by far. Lots of GREEN FLAGS for this store. First off, it is located in an alley - away from foot traffic and yet still manages to attract a line. Secondly, the gelato are not on display; they are under metal lids. This is a great sign because it means the gelato does not have extra preservatives and needs the lid to be temperature preserved. I know I will be thinking about this gelato for a long time and it will be at the top of my list if I'm ever back in Florence

The gelato here was absolutely delicious and very well priced. We tried the vanilla, lemon, strawberries & ricotta, and vanilla, lemon, strawberry, ricotta, strawberry ricotta, hazelnut, and raspberry flavors and all were delicious! The staff was so friendly, we went 3 times on our 5 night stay.

Was a little busy but well worth the wait. Authentic gelato in the tin cans as you know the other spots are more tourist sites with open gelato containers filled with preservatives. Here it was fresh and the chocolate and hazelnut combo was the best.

Lots of unique Italian flavors and right next to the palazzo pitti! Just a short walk away. Personally one of the best gelaterias I've ever had

The gelato is the best in Florence. There are a few places in Florence that truly have authentic gelato and this is my personal favorite. The tourist traps have gelato stacked high to catch your attention, however the best ones are ones like this! The apple strudel was fantastic an trastes just like apple pie. Also, the customer service is fantastic. The lady at the front (with a nose ring) was so nice and very informative! 5/5 all around!

Best (ok- one of the) Gelato in Firenze! 2 € for HUGE small\ single 3€ fort HUGEr double. Fresh Rich Delicious The coffee will blow your mind and keep you up all night so Attenzione!

One word! AHMAZING!!!! Easy to miss place as it tucked away in a small space. This place is incredible. The flavors are like nothing here. I usually get chocolate flavors but this is the first time I tried other flavors. I got the lavender and mulberry. Oh my gosh! They were incredible! Also tried the melon and banana. Absolutely delicious. Wish we had found this place sooner.

Best gelato we had on our trip. The portions on the small side but the flavors were rich and fresh (each stored container of gelato is covered). After coming back home, we still talk about this place.

I love all the flavors! I came back here 4 times for gelato because it was that good. Also located in such a cute quiet courtyard that's a hidden gem in such a touristy part of town.

Oh my gosh I'm kicking myself for not finding this place sooner!!! Literally the BEST gelato flavor I've had since being in Florence came from this place. I got the Crema and Monna Lisa flavors and they were fantastic. The Crema, however, was by far my favorite. It had hints of orange, which pleasantly surprised me! I will definitely try to stop by here one more time before I go home because it was awesome!!! Highly recommend.

We stayed in an apartment basically above Gelateria della Passera. It is small, without the great displays elsewhere. The difference, however, is the intense flavours of the gelato which is so much better than elsewhere. Great visit. Oh, and the ice creams are also not ridiculously sized.

Super cute shop tucked away in the corner of an alleyway. I tried many gelato places while in Florence, but this was my personal favorite.

Nice little place; pleasant, patient, and attentive server that only show they love their job. This is a good welcome to the place, arriving just few hours ago. You turned our worst experience around from the pizzeria (Lo Sprone) that was a few steps away from you. Thanks to you!

I couldn't have dreamed of a better first gelato in Italy! The perfect creamy texture and beautiful flavors! I had the ricotta and citrus and the pistachio. I can't wait to go again and try more.

Best gelato I had in Italy. Really really good. The hype is well deserved! The vanilla was especially good.

I went back in October 2016 and was referred by our B&B nearby. They say the key to good gelaterias is to find the spots that cover the gelato -- a little birdy told us that other places are not homemade/legit gelato. It was a cute nook outside of this piazza and not busy at all. They had plenty of flavors to choose from like: - fig - passion fruit - lemon - orange rose - mojito - raspberry - yogurt - vanilla - chocolate - pistachio - creme - hazelnut And MORE! They had a variety of cones too plus a traditional cup vessel. I went with my favorite chocolate and pistachio combo on a sugar cone. Divine!

Normally I wouldn't write a review for this. But it was highly rated and this place missed the mark. It was dripping down my hand before I even left the establishment. This is just your regular gelato shop on every street corner. Save yourself the trouble and the huge line and go anywhere else for ok tasting gelato. Which this place is. It's eh.

Classic, well made gelato. Cute and quaint shop. The best gelato is the one you can't see from the street.

My wife's favorite gelato in Florence, partly thanks to their excellent whipped cream. She usually goes for stracciatella at most places, but particularly loves the chocolate here. (And I agree.)

Incredible gelato! The flavors are intense and bold. The texture is so smooth. Just get it.

Yummy Yummy in my tummy! Intense intense flavors. KAPOWWW KAPOWWW My tongue was flavor bombed by the orange chocolate and coffee resting on my sugarcone. I was not just licking ice-cream, I was witnessing some kind of sensual awakening among my taste buds. Hands down my favorite gelato place after Il Latte in Roma. You can eat gelato after every meal in Italy and your whole day's worth of gelato will cost less than one cup you'll have anywhere else. So go nuts and eat lots of gelato!

Absolutely the best..we were in Florence and sadly found this place on our last day!!! Bet we'll be back though

Gelato just wasn't the same after I had gelato at this place. The flavor options are exotic, creative, and very tasty. My favorite was the cream with 7 spices one -- "Crema ai 7 Profumi". It rocked my world. Usually, as a tourist, I try to do new things every day, but I kept coming back here, day after day, even though it was across town and over the river from my hostel. No other gelato shop anywhere in the US or Italy has compared to the experience I had with this place. They use very fresh ingredients--I once came upon them before they opened and there was piles of fresh whole fruit on the counters waiting to be mixed in to the gelato. The service was excellent. No bathrooms.

This is a cute spot to grab some homemade, fresh gelato. I got one scoop of something with alcohol and one scoop of vanilla. It was a great combo, and for 2 euro, a steal. FYI the scoops are tiny so 2 scoops is more like 1 by US standards. The texture was really smooth but not totally perfect, which I enjoyed bc that bit of unevenness = no fillers. The other ppl in my group said they really enjoyed the delicious fruit flavors (white peach, blueberry, etc). Some advice I got from a local guide: - the smaller shops that make gelato often use lids to cover their gelato tubs (other reviewers have also mentioned this). The gelato tubs are always inside the shop. - the places that serve super brightly colored gelato with outdoor window access and overfilled bins don't usually make their own gelato and the super bright colors = additives, food coloring etc - also PASSERA is a reference to lady parts bc this square used to be known for its brothels.. it's also triangle shaped

The best gelato in Italy. The arancia is unlike anything I've ever tasted. I could not provide a higher rec.

This is by far the best gelato I have had. As a vegan, finding options can be difficult. However, half the flavors are dairy free here! There are about ten options for those who have a dairy restriction. I had the chocolate with black cherry and the honey with chamomile. So good!

This was the best gelato i've ever had!! (I've traveled a good amount throughout Italia too) This is a not a touristy trap. They don't have the insane over the top displays of fake ice cream with fruit and crap. It's just a sweet cozy storefront with some cute signs and the best damn gelato in town (possibly the planet). At €1 per scoop you get a ton for the price. The staff is super friendly and ready to give out extra samples and spoons. My toddler took full of advantage of this. The flavors cover all the staples (Fragola - strawberry, Nocciola (my fav) - hazelnut, Limon, yogurt, vanilla etc) and some not so standard Mona Lisa (walnut vanilla raisin cognac + others). Try them all... we hit it up everyday we were there. Sometimes twice a day! Deliziosissima!!!!

This is supposed to be the #2 gelato in Florence, but I was underwhelmed. You'll definitely want 2 scoops per person with very elegant flavors. I also prefer gelato with more mix-ins but I found other gelatos to be creepier.

I'm in love with this place. Why? Because they have all your standard flavors with & without milk, plus a few edgy ones (milk with mint-- has real mint leaves! And cream of 7 spices). I was recommended by a local here and I'm so glad he did. This place is the cheapest I've experienced so far in a place like Florence; 1 euro for 1 scoop of gelato! Honestly, it is totallyy worth it for me because I like to save room in my stomach for other delicious food here in Florence, so I know I 'm not spoiling my lunch or dinner (or other desserts) coming here! They keep their gelato in the tin container which all gelaterias should do to keep the freshness alive. Service is very friendly! Hopefully, one day, I will somewhat somehow be here during the winter time.. as that is when they have their earl gray flavor out!

SO DELICIOUS! I studied abroad in Florence for 3 months and della Passera was a short walk from my school. In a nutshell, this place is just all-around wonderful. 1. Unique and delicious flavors They have such unique and interesting flavors that will please anyone! Their chocolate is amazing but so are all of their fruity flavors! My personal favorites are cioccolato, nocciola, and monna lisa. 2. Very well-priced Each scoop is only 1 euro and you can get it in a cup/cone/cup cone. Compared to most gelaterias in Florence, this is the best price-wise and flavor-wise!\ 3. The place is ADORABLE It's small but the tags for all the flavors are so beautiful and most of the staff here are very friendly.

Such a cute little shop. Skip the touristy gelaterias and come here. 1Euro per scoop and so yummy. Nice plaza out front to chill and little shops to browse nearby. Had pistachio and chocolate with hazelnut. Both winners!

Real authentic gelato -- a MUST in Florence. Quaint little shop on the corner of a small square. You can't see the gelato in the containers (meaning it's really fresh & kept clean). A local recommended the ALMOND once to me and I've gotten it every time since. Employees are sweet & happy to be there. Can't wait to bring family & friends. Chocolate & coffee make a great pair. 1€ per scoop & a little more for each cone.

Really unique flavors. Got chocolate orange and some cream with pistachios. I really enjoyed the pure unique flavors than the traditional gelato that I have been having thru Italy like chocolate, pistachio, etc. It tastes of high quality. Recommend!

BEST gelato!! My friends and I visited Florence in May and stopped here on a walking tour and found out we were missing out! We loved it so much we ended up going back for this deliciousness! The second time I tried pistachio, pink grapefruit and vanilla! Pink grapefruit was my favorite flavor! You honestly can't beat this amazing treat for 1 euro!

Hazelnut is delicious and 1 scoop is only 1 euro!!! The chocolate orange is interesting and different.

The best gelato I had anywhere in Italy - when I went it was one euro per scoop which was cheaper than most in the area. Also, they had some of the most distinct flavors and the most delicious. Still remember the mint flavor and how delicious it was. Can't wait to go back.

I've had better gelato in Florence so this is not a place I would go back to. I had a cone with Nocciola and chocolate for 2€. The gelato itself tasted a little salty; I found that strange.

One of the most amazing gelato stores we visited in all of Europe. Recommended by a friend, we visited the gelateria and ended up coming back for seconds and thirds. It is one euro for each scoop and the scoops are much smaller than other stores. However, it is high quality gelato with unique and fresh flavors. We tried chocolate chip, coffee, pear, grapefruit, pistachio, and a few more. The coffee flavor is extremely strong and as a coffee lover, I enjoyed it a lot. Our favorite was definitely the pear flavor!

Best I've ever had. Period. Great price and great portion. Ive noticed the more they give you at a Gelateria, the worse the gelato. The flavors are incredible. The pamplemousse tasted like the real thing. Go here!!