Desìo

Not the creamiest gelato I’ve had, but delicious nonetheless. I got my standard Nocciola, along with the Bacio. Both were rich in flavor and the cone was perfect! Not as hard and crunchy as Grom’s but much sturdier than Giolitti’s.
The other reason I like this place is because we didn’t realize this was a cash only spot, and only had 5 euros on us. The owner was super sweet about it and told us, «No problem, you can come back tomorrow!» We went off and found an ATM, hoofed it back to Desio, and offered to pay the rest of our IOU, but he turned us down saying, «No it’s ok! You can come again another time!» So unexpectedly nice, especially after enduring aggressive tourist traps. We’ll be back tomorrow :).

Best gelato I’ve had in Italy with real fruit and ingredients, not just flavoring. You also get to overlook the Napolitan coast on your way to visit the castle.

I’ve always loved gelato and since I’m an avid traveler (including several parts of Italy), I really thought I have already tasted the best gelato in my life. I was wrong.
Walking into Desìo, I was expecting a delicious and refreshing treat. What I didn’t expect was a very rich and distinct taste that really woke up my senses! Over several days, I came back and tried different flavors such as pistachio, hazelnut, dark chocolate, coffee, strawberry, melon, etc. I enjoyed each of those visits.
The place itself was nicely decorated and very clean and the attendants were very friendly. My only disappointment with this place: it is not in my hometown!