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Milan offers plenty to do for tourists who want to admire the stunning architecture of the Duomo or go shopping in the Fashion District. However, after a day of sightseeing you may want to enjoy some authentic Italian gelato and relax.
That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top 7 best “gelaterie” (ice-cream shops) in the city. After all, this frozen treat is one of the most famous examples of Italian cuisine all over the world!
Kids usually love Gelato especially in the hot summer days: nothing is more refreshing and joyful of a genuine Italian Ice cream!
1. Gnomo Gelato: this artisanal gelato shop is simply a must for ice-cream lovers. Gnomo Gelato won the title of Italy’s Best Chocolate Ice Cream in 2020 and it’s renowned for using high-quality ingredients. The flavors offered here include both the classic ones (pistachio, custard, hazelnut, etc.) as well as many original ones such as matcha tea, grapefruit with mint and cucumber, orange with ginger and turmeric, and many more!
2. Artico: the four Artico ice-cream shops in Milan offer clients a variety of flavors with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The shop obtained the Tree Cones ranking by Gambero Rosso and is considered among the best of the city. You can’t miss the pistachio, which is sold in three different flavors: sweet, salty and vegan.
3. Avgvsto Premiata Gelateria: this gelato shop is appreciated for the quality of the ingredients and the great price-quality ratio. The flavors are seasonal to ensure the best taste, for example in summer be sure to try their fig gelato, whereas during autumn you can enjoy a rich and decadent Cassata Siciliana.
4. Ciacco Lab: the ice-cream you can find here is called “senz’altro” (without anything else), meaning that they don’t use natural or artificial additives. The local ingredients here are chosen according to the principle of biodiversity and the flavors are rich and intense. Ciacco Lab also focuses on innovation in terms of flavors and techniques. Ask them about the new and incredible “barricaded ice-cream”!
5. Gelato Giusto: the gelato you can taste here fully reflects the founder’s extensive training as a pastry chef. The ice-cream is produced daily, with fresh ingredients and without preservatives. The variety of nut and fruit flavors will satisfy everyone!
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6. Gelateria Paganelli: this remarkable ice-cream shop is considered among the best of the entire region and it was opened in 1930! It’s located in the heart of the city, not far from the train station. Its most peculiar flavors include olive oil and “Sicily Sun” (orange flavored cream with saffron), a treat for those with a more adventurous sweet tooth!
7. Gelateria della Musica: you can easily spot this unique gelato shop thanks to the long queues in front of it. Everything here is musically themed and the flavors are often seasonal, for example during the Carnival you may find the Mardi Gras Fritters.
