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Vivoli

Via Isole delle Stinche, 7r, 50122 Florence, Italy
055 292 334
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Ranked #353 of 1,533 restaurants in Florence
Cuisines: Coffee Shop, Dessert, Italian, Ice Cream
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

During my two week stay in Italy I spend a great deal of time finding places that had the "best" gelato - and this place, in Florence, takes the cake! I got Crema + Melone together (generally I try to find a great combination) and it was so delicious! Great quality gelato, and very good prices. I didn't try anything... More

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Flensburg, Germany
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54 reviews 54 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Legendary ice cream shop, can be difficult to find the first time, but the search is worth it. Has a lot of different flavours.

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Giv'atayim, Israel
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

Nice place... Tons of people... The service was nice and polite but the ice-cream was just as good as all the other ice-cream in Florence. The Rice was great buut that's all... Just nice place with average ice-cream

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South Carolina
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108 reviews 108 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

I liked the flavors of this location. My 2 favorites are strawberry and melon. Together was so very good. Now this location is as we say down home, "In the cut", but if you can find it, you will be very pleased indeed. The helpings I received were good. Maybe it was because we went in the evening. The staff... More

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Riverside, Connecticut
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

We heard great things about this gelateria in Florence, and were somewhat disappointed. The flavor and freshness of ingredients in the gelato were excellent, but the overall taste was too creamy. If you enjoy creamy gelatos, this is the place for you. The flavors really do burst, and it is very rich. Unfortunately, creamy was not our taste.

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Los Angeles, CA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Outstanding gelato place. First, look at the flavors and the size of the cups, then go to the register and pay for the size cup you want. Then, go back to the counter, present your receipt and place your order. Even the smallest cup can be ordered with two different flavors. In doubt? Ask for a taste.

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AITNIA GREECE
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

We had to refer to our map to find this place. Eventually we saw a group of American tourists (their guide had taken them there) eating their gelatos on the pavement and that's how we found it. There was some kind of renovation going on and the facade was somewhat obscured. The gelatos we had were fine and everyone commented... More

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Kennesaw, Georgia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We thought that other shops were good but this obscure shop is by far the best Very creamy and great favors Don' t miss this one in Florence follow your map to the address you will order 2 their service is cleaver you pay for what you want in a line and then take your receipt to the gelato servers... More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

This was one of the best gelato places we tried.. Yes it's great but the service is not.. But hey your just getting ice cream to go so who cares! We went here twice, the 2 women that work behind the counter & cashier are not exactly friendly.. but it's not a resto so didn't really matter to us..

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Florence, Italy
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78 reviews 78 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

I am an American and have lived in Florence for the past ten years. Years ago (1970-2000) Vivoli was always acknowledged for being "the best gelato" in Florence, hands down. Nothing else even came close, so everyone willingly waited in line for the most delicious gelato in the world. But then Vivoli got lazy ... and greedy. They rested on... More

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