Saturday, 14 June 2014

Buon gelato at Bellamia, Florence

Enjoy a bel gelato at Bellamia, Florence.

Wandering around the market at San Lorenzo in Florence can be tiring work. Bellamia is an ideal place to stop and chill for a while.

I came across Bellamia during an hour spent eyeing up the bargain bags, belts and scarves at San Lorenzo. With more pretty signage than a family-run gelateria, I was a bit worried that style might beat substance but I was in for pleasant cold surprise.


Opting for fruity today, I got to try some more unusual flavours, something that Florentine gelato craftsmen excel in. On recommendation I went for the zabaione (Italian dessert made with eye yolk and sweet wine) with marscapone and fig. 

I loved both flavours equally. The zabaione was on the right side of boozy and tasted authentic. The fig ice cream was a gorgeous blend of mascarpone and small succulent bits of fruit.


Zabaione was the flavour of the day but there was actually a pleasing small number of really good flavoured gelati on offer. This covered the fruit end of the gelato spectrum to the chocolate end, with some creamy tastes in between.

Bellamia also serves good looking waffles and crepes if you need a more substantial sugar-hit.


Lots of cone and cup choices, also options to take your gelato away in 3 sizes of tubs. 

Impressive, friendly service too, as staff were happy to advise on flavours and sizes. Being asked if you've enjoyed it is always nice too.


Bellamia is a chain, so you will find these places in other Italian towns and cities, and hopefully they won't feel like a chain as this one didn't. Nice website too

The verdict

Bonus points for great service. Liked the signs and that the selection of flavours wasn't overwhelming.
I ordered:
Size: 2 scoops @ a bargainsome 2.00 euros (no extra charge for a cone)
Flavour(s): Mascarpone with fig, and zabaione

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