The story
Tucked against the Florence walls at Piazza Torquato Tasso, La Sorbettiera is a local gem earning a 4.7-star reputation for gelato that balances depth with lightness. Sentieri Golosi highlights the pistachio and hazelnut as "excellent" and "light yet intense," and praises the Buontalenti—a classic Florentine cream flavor—for finally lacking that eggy taste. The shop also offers a Tar flavor, rounding out a focused, quality-driven menu.
It’s the kind of place where each scoop feels deliberate, not gimmicky. The hazelnut delivers a roasted punch without weighing down the palate, while the pistachio stays true to the nut’s natural character. For a quick, satisfying stop near the Oltrarno, La Sorbettiera proves that old-school technique and restraint still win.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Tar, a standout dish delivering bold, layered flavors. The overall vibe is warm, intimate, and deeply satisfying.
“Tar is a 75% dark chocolate from Peru — it's delicious. It's not the classic chocolate ice cream, it's like taking a bite of a good chocolate bar. For me it's death, strong death — but I know Mipan adores it. It's tasty and intense.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Sorbettiera. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
La Sorbettiera has excellent pistachio and hazelnut that are light yet intense, and a Buontalenti that finally doesn't taste eggy — a great local gelateria near the Florence walls.
Dishes mentioned
- Gelato al Pistacchio
Nocciola
Mamma mia, how I like it — the hazelnut is very good. It manages to be light even though the flavor is very intense, and it's not too sweet like hazelnut often is. Balanced.
Buontalenti
I took Buontalenti, which is a typical flavor here in Florence. It's really good, creamy but light at the same time, not too sweet. I'm not usually a fan of Buontalenti because I always taste eggs, but this one doesn't taste eggy — there's a balance of sugar that's perfect.
Tar
Tar is a 75% dark chocolate from Peru — it's delicious. It's not the classic chocolate ice cream, it's like taking a bite of a good chocolate bar. For me it's death, strong death — but I know Mipan adores it. It's tasty and intense.
