The story
Sbrino Gelatificio Contadino, on Via dei Serragli in Florence’s Oltrarno, earns a loyal following for its honest, fruit-forward gelato. Food-tube creator Sentieri Golosi declares that “Sbrino never betrays me,” singling out the pistachio as world-class and noting that the fruit flavors are made with real fruit. The hazelnut (nocciola) and the raspberry-and-strawberry-tart (lampone e crostata di fragole) also earn thumbs-up.
Beyond gelato, Where The Foodies Go praises the shop’s real hot chocolate at a fair price, calling it “a great alternative to the more famous and expensive spots.” The cioccolata calda versions, served with whipped cream or marshmallows, are a cozy counterpoint to the creamy scoops. With a 4.7-star rating and a casual, local-spot feel, Sbrino keeps it simple and satisfying.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
The hazelnut gelato, a single-note symphony of roasted nuttiness, is the undisputed star. Overall, the vibe is one of pure, artisanal simplicity, where each flavor feels like a direct gift from the Italian countryside.
“The hazelnut is good but I feel something different this time — maybe the pistachio is better here. Still a solid flavor.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Sbrino Gelatificio Contadino. Most active: Sentieri Golosi, Where The Foodies Go
Sbrino never betrays me — the pistachio is world-class and the fruit flavors are made with real fruit, a solid gelateria with multiple locations in Florence.
Dishes mentioned
- Gelato al Pistacchio
Nocciola
The hazelnut is good but I feel something different this time — maybe the pistachio is better here. Still a solid flavor.
Lampone e Crostata di Fragole
I took raspberry and strawberry tart — you can taste little pieces of shortcrust pastry, the very good custard, and that strawberry flavor typical of a tart. The raspberry is made with real raspberries. Delicious.
- Where The Foodies GoLoved
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Sbrino Gelatificio Contadino serves excellent real hot chocolate at a fair price, a great alternative to the more famous and expensive spots.
Dishes mentioned
Cioccolata Calda con Panna
The cream is very good. Now I have to get to the chocolate — it's really a bomb. I got the young version with marshmallow. These things are cool. But the chocolate itself is good — first of all, it's real chocolate, not powders with milk. And even if it's true that in Florence there are much more famous places for hot chocolate, consider the price too. In Florence, obviously if you think of hot chocolate you think of Gilly or Rivoire, but think that their chocolate costs double this one — this costs €5. In the aforementioned places, it's true you eat in Piazza della Signoria, but €1 for the chocolate maybe is a bit too much. Anyway, great Sbrino.
Cioccolata Calda con Marshmallow
I got the young version with marshmallow. These things are cool. But the chocolate itself is good — first of all, it's real chocolate, not powders with milk.
