Gelateria dei Neri
A beloved artisan gelateria near Santa Croce, a perennial local favourite for dense, flavour-forward scoops.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling with kids.
Why
- 01
A small, busy counter with a long case of seasonal flavours and a queue out the door in summer.
Our read - 02
A quick, cheap, genuinely excellent treat between sights.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Gelateria dei Neri earns the hours.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Gelateria dei Neri works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Gelateria dei Neri works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Gelateria dei Neri works.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Gelateria dei Neri isn't cheap for what it is.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, Gelateria dei Neri is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- A seasonal fruit flavour plus a rich chocolate or pistachio — the classic pairing that shows off the range
- Whatever is freshest that day — flavours rotate with the season
- Oversized novelty cups — stick to two well-chosen scoops
Plan it well
- Cost
- Cheap treat
- Timing
- Late afternoon or after dinner
- Booking
- No reservations; order at the counter
- Allow
- 15 minutes
- Accessibility
- Small, busy space; takeaway