Gelateria Galliera 49

Was walking to another gelateria but ended up stopping here because the line spoke for itself. Gelato was good, fresh and definitely artisanal. If I can be peaky - and the only reason behind my 4 stars- there is something missing in the flavor. Can’t tell what really but it still needs something to hit 5* for me. Service was fast and the ladies really nice!

My husband had an ice cream and I had a medium granita. It was good, though a bit on the expensive side. I also found the portion sizes to be quite small — the medium cup felt more like a small, and I imagine the large is more of a medium. If you’re in the area and really craving ice cream, it’s worth a try.

Absolutely divine gelato from this place. I suspected it’d be good when I saw the queue, and from the very first bite of my pistachio gelato my suspicions were more than confirmed. This fresh, rich, nutty wave of flavour infused my very being when I enjoyed this gelato. Strongly recommend. Tried several other gelato places in Italy, but I have to say my favourite pistachio gelato is from this place. Everything was just so beautifully balanced in that textured glob of gelato. I went on and on about how good this place is to my friends, they must be quite annoyed with me by now. Much love xxx.

A very tasty place for gelato. The taste is really amazing. For me it’s a little bit pricey and the sizes are smaller. Medium cup looks more like a small.

This is also another popular gelato shop in Bologna. It has been recommended on several social media platforms and I decided to visit. I didn't expect there to be so many people crowding outside the shop and there was a queue lining up to get the gelato. The queue was moving quite slowly because the staff actually allowed sampling of the gelato and also engage in talking with the customers to understand what kind of tastes they are into. Took quite a while for my turn but when it was me, I also encountered the same experience like others. The staff asked me what would I like and I asked for recommendations and then followed by a series of questions on preference he started to recommend some flavours to try. There are different variations of pistachio and chocolate so you can sample to see which one suits your taste buds before ordering. For me in Italy, eating gelato pistachio is a must, followed by chocolate or vanilla. So I had 2 flavours and then the staff recommended to try a more citrusy flavour and got me the Mandarin flavour. For me it was an awesome combination as the 3 flavours really complemented each other. It's such a steal when you get 3 flavours in a cup for 4 euros! And the topping is free and please do request for the whipped cream I can guarantee you that it is out of this world! There is only like a bench to sit outside the shop so some will sit and mostly will just crowd around and finish the gelato and throw the cup or tissue into the bin provided. One of the top recommendations for gelato in Bologna!

Excellent gelato. You cnt go wrong with pistachio in Italy - we got the chocolate and salted caramel which were also lovely. There's a queue like all good places but it didn't take us too long to reach the front. :)

This gelateria is always bustling with customers, but the wait is usually just a couple of minutes. I decided to visit for their famous brioche ice cream, and I ordered mine filled with salted caramel and coffee ice cream, topped with whipped cream. As you can tell from the picture, it was huge, messy, but oh so enjoyable! I also tried their Mandarino & Limon flavor infused with bergamot and ginger. For me, the lemon flavor was the clear winner.

So, to tell if a gelato is good, you must try the pistacchio flavour. If it's too green and smooth it's usually very bad, and this is the exact opposite, earthy green, grainy and indulgent yet light. A hidden gem in the city. Every week a spur-of-the-moment flavour including: lavender and honey, slated butter with saffron and orange blossom, peach with ginger and sage and so on and so forth. The staff members kindness is the cherry on top. Highly recommended if in Bologna. Out of all the amazing gelatos in Bologna, they stand out for the balance in their gelato. The flavours are truly balanced!

Fabulous gelato. Small place with no real seating. Friendly staff. Gelato is not piled up for tourists -- it's thick and delish. I definitely recommend.

Amazing gelato. Maybe the best of the trip! What else is there to say? They don't have questionable giant mounds on display but rather keep gelato in their metal containers. This is always a sign of good gelato! Did not disappoint! Hazelnut and chocolate was an excellent combination. Salted caramel was a unique flavor and good.

Um, was fine, not my favorite. Was right around the corner from our lodging so I had to go based on the amazing reviews. Cremeria Cavour, Cremeria Funivia, and Sorbetterria Castiglione were WAYYYY better. I wouldn't give it less than a 4, because many gelato in Italy are going to be good, but this wasn't so memorable. I also made the mistake of getting the vegan almond milk one. Eh pass.

This friendly shop sells coppette with up to 3 flavours for 4 euros, which is a big portion. The flavours are really interesting and offer very different choices from the fun-filled chocolately options at Gelateria Gianni or the purist classic selection at Cremeria Santo Stefano. I really enjoyed one of the specials 'sicilia', which combined pistachio, almond and citrus flavours to wonderful effect. The mascarpone was also delicious. The staff were particularly friendly and there's a couple of benches to sit outside under the portici.

Great gelato flavors and friendly server! Super yummy. Would totally go again.