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Bougainvillea

Corso Italia, 16, 80067 Sorrento, Italy
+39 081 8781364
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Ranked #39 of 167 restaurants in Sorrento
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We initially went here for dinner one night whilst in Sorrento, and had one of their sensational desserts, and then stopped in for gelato another night. We saw their sign in the window for 'Learn how to make gelato', so decided to sign ourselves up for the class the next day. Theresa and Mario were FANTASTIC, they were so friendly... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I discovered this cafe/ restaurant as they own a nearby laundromat where I had a problem with coins (all my fault) The laundromat was spotless and the cafe was the same, so I thought we'd come back for lunch. That didnt happen, as they were too crowded, so we arrived for an evening meal instead and then on another day... More

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Market Rasen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Loved the cleanliness, service and the owner who showed me that his pizzas were FRESH and showed me the oven. Sick and tired of eating pizzas from a box and told him so and so he showed me. Loved the fact that when we went back in the evening the staff remembered us... well who wouldn't remember someone complaining about... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We initially went here in the afternoon for ice cream and we were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of ice cream varieties on offer! We really enjoyed our cones but it took awhile for me to decide which flavours to have! We also ate here one evening and I ordered pizza while my husband had the vegetarian cannelloni. Not the... More

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Cascais, Portugal
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Ice-cream is very good here. I specially loved Cassata Siciliana. I was on the Amalfi coast (costiera amalfitana), which is gorgeous as well as Capri. I stayed in Sorrento, which I loved (Excelsior Victoria), and went several times to the gelateria Bugainvillea. Sometimes there were a lot of people, but the service was good. One young man could even speak... More

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Tring, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

First came here in 1973 with my parents. Have taken my own daughter here about 20 years later and continue to recommend friends and family. The best ice cream in Italy. Love it.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

This was a great place to stop off for a quick lunch (pizza or focaccia), excellent value for money. Nice open air courtyard at the rear to eat out in on a nice warm day. We ate here many times during our stay in Sorrento. Great choice of ice cream as well.

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UK
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6 restaurant reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

A very good gelateria and cocktail bar with a wide range of ice creams and of cocktails available all at reasonable prices.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We stayed in Sorrento for a week and I am a massive fan of Itlian ice cream. This is definitely one of the two best places to get ice cream from in this town. Lots of choice and delicious ice cream.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Many choices. All that we tried were good. One friend was partial to the coconut flavour. Another one on Corso Italia towards Piazza Tasso was also good but with less choices. Tried to go to Davide Gelato but it was closed.

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