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Gelateria Il Porticciolo

Piazza Marconi 12, 19018 Vernazza, Italy
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Ranked #4 of 24 restaurants in Vernazza
Cuisines: Ice Cream
Dining options: Dessert
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

Small little shop near with water with no place to sit but has the best pistachio ice cream! Even certified ingredients for it on the wall. Do NOT miss!

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Cebu City, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Great service.great gelato. somebody tried to cut in front of me, but, the guy behind the counter noticed ,and served me first.no cutting of line here. My friend got the pistachio and it was really good.i got something else that was equally good.best gelato in Italy. Worth your euro.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

Had to get the gelato from here based on all of the wonderful reviews. However, once we got into the shop, the guy behind the counter was very rude, basically yelling at us asking what we wanted. I asked if I could try something (because I had never heard of the flavor before), but he just glared and said no.... More

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Kansas City Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Best gelato I had while in Europe and I ate a LOT of gelato. The man behind the counter is very nice and patient. I saw him putting up with a crazy American woman who was rude to him.

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Calgary, Canada
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

I have been to Vernazza 3 times. Every time I make sure I get a gelato at this place. Wonderful fresh gelato. Pistachio my favourite.

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Boca Raton, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

I went to Vernazza on a trip with a tour group and was told about this place! I am so happy I found it! The gelato is fresh anddelicious! They have some great choices as well. You can get a cone and just on the docks and enjoy the view!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012 via mobile

I walked past this place while visiting Vernazza one morning and the door was slightly ajar. When I peaked inside, I politely called "buongiorno" and the owner came our from the back and starting such an angry and crazy rant: "Can't you see we're closed, the door was closed (it wasn't!), get out of here..." And so on! I was... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

Out of all the gelati I have tasted throughout the US and Europe, this place definitely takes 2nd place. Some really different flavors. The gelato itself is creamy and the flavors are up front, not just a hint of something. If you are in the Cinque Terre, don't miss this one!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

I ate ice cream allover in Cinque Terre and this one was the best in my opinion. The shop is just down in the harbor and you can enjoy your gelato on the rocks admiring the scenery.

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Berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

the other tripadvisors were right, it is marvelous icecream. best pistachio ever. it is tiny, right at the harbor, and they do nothing but ice-cream. no cappucino, nada.

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