Enjoying ice cream in Italy: How to find the best gelato!

Enjoying ice cream in Italy: How to find the best gelato!

Italy is very popular as a holiday destination, and not without reason. The charm of historic cities like Rome and Florence attract millions of tourists every year. A car trip through the country's picturesque landscapes is an unforgettable experience for many. But in addition to these cultural highlights, there are also culinary delicacies that make holidaymakers' hearts beat faster.

Dishes such as pizza, pasta and the famous Italian ice cream, also known as gelato, are essential for a trip to Italy. While many German ice cream parlors offer gelato, it's worth trying the original on site. On TikTok, Jasmine Bellepak shares valuable tips for enjoying ice cream in major Italian cities and gives advice on buying high-quality ice cream.

Tips for the perfect ice cream enjoyment

An important recommendation from locals is to make sure that the containers in which the ice cream is presented are flat. Often icebergs in stores are only cracked open and filled with air, which indicates inferior quality. Another indication of poor quality is very yellow banana ice cream, which often indicates the presence of dyes. You should also be careful if a gelateria offers too many flavors - this may indicate industrially produced ice cream and not homemade.

Gelato is fundamentally different from traditional ice cream. While ice cream is made with cream, gelato is made with milk. This means gelato melts faster, especially at higher temperatures. A variety of ice cream flavors are available in Italian gelaterias. Ice cream flavors such as gelato alla frutta (fruit ice cream) are also very popular, with interesting flavors such as watermelon or fig.

Special varieties and food culture

The Italian ice cream culture is also characterized by very special types of ice cream. Some are served in large glasses and should be enjoyed sitting down, like the affogato, which is served with various liquids such as coffee or chocolate. For adventurous palates, there are creative options such as cheese ice cream or wine ice cream. In southern Italy, especially in Sicily, you can find the special delicacy gelato nella brioche, which is often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.

For those who want to place the order in Italian, a simple greeting followed by “Vorrei un cono / una coppetta con gusti” works well to order a croissant or a cup with different flavors. It is common for the seller to ask if you would like cream with it. Taking the gelato with you is also easy: “Vorrei una confezione da portare via” is enough to order a pack to take away.

Overall, the diverse options that Italy offers - from historic cities to beautiful landscapes to culinary highlights such as gelato - ensure that your dream vacation becomes an unforgettable experience.

For more information about holiday tips in Italy, visit derwesten.de and experto.de.