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Pinocchio's Original Italian Ice Cream

362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-472-6566
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Price range: $1 - $6
Cuisines: Coffee Shop, Dessert, Ice Cream
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Takeout, Dessert
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Cleveland, Ohio
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

"Sanibel Crunch". That's all I'm going to say. Go get yourself some. They doubled the size of the store since our last visit to Sanibel, so word must be getting out.

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Brainerd, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Always a delicious treat, delicious creations and friendly staff! Always busy, but you usually get served promptly, and they provide free samples to ensure you enjoy your selection!

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33 reviews 33 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I had the Mixed Berry, Dirty Sand Dollar and Sanibel Krunch. They were awesome. I will go back to again before my trip is over. If you are in Sanibel, this is a "must do". All seating is outside. If you're not sure about a particular flavor, ask for a sample.

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Pittsburgh
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34 reviews 34 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Had the same dark chocolate ice cream two days in a row and wish our trip hadn't ended the next morning or would have gone back again. They give generous portions and the staff is friendly.

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See 10 more reviews by Tripping999 for Sanibel Island
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Close to the lighthouse. Nice place for an ice cream after dinner. Don't get the low fat ones, because they fall apart and you lose 1/2 of it if you have a cone.

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See 8 more reviews by tman514 for Sanibel Island
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18 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

It was about two miles from our hotel, so this was a perfect destination for a short bike ride. Ice cream was very good, although I am not sure about the definition of 'original Italian', it came from PA, maybe some Italians founded a company there...And portions were huge, a 2-scoops could easily satisfy 2+ people

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Holland, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

Ice cream is above average. I got the sanibel crunch. Nice flavor, mouthfeel not ideal ( a little Ivey feeling). Price seemed pretty average. It came to 8 something for two small dishes. Serving sizes are big.

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Rockledge, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We were driving on the end of the island by the lighthouse and saw Pinocchio's. The day before, we met a couple of folks while walking the Ding Darling trail, and they mentioned how good this place was. So we followed up on his suggestion. I got the Sanibel Krunch and watermelon ice cream on a waffle cone. I think... More

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St. Louis, MO
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66 reviews 66 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

What a delicious variety of Italian Ice Creams. They even had several sugar free, fat free varieties. I had the Mocha Chocolate sugar free and it was wonderful. My family raved about the Wedding Cake with Almond and the Sanibel Crunch. Portions were huge... even the small was an ample size. Wish we would have found this place earlier in... More

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Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Lines too long but we went late at nite to avoid crowds but even some nights lines would too long to wait. good ice cream tho

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