Edoardo

Edoardo has the best cones ever — definitely worth paying the extra half a euro for. They are freshly made and not too hard/​crunchy. My favorite flavors are fior di latte (milk cream) and cocco (coconut). The location is also perfect for grabbing gelato and enjoying it on the steps of Florence’s Duomo.

They talk about finding your favorite gelato spot while in Italy and my hunt for amazing gelato lead me here. The creaminess of the gelato was just how I like it, the gelato wasn’t too hard or too soft, and the flavors were fantastic.
The flavors do change by season, but during my visit I had the cinnamon, which tasted like I was actually eating cinnamon. I’ve never tasted anything that recreated a flavor so well. I also had the yogurt, I loved it. It was creamy and not too eggy and paired well with the strong cinnamon.
If you’re looking for your favorite gelato shop in Florence I would recommend stopping by and trying some of their delicious gelato.

It looks like there’s not much I can say that hasn’t already been said. Edoardo is in a great location if you’re seeing the sights. The cinnamon gelato is delicious paired with just about any other flavor and from what my local friend tells me they change seasonal flavors often. I’m generally not one for cones over cups, but the freshly made cones here smelled so good that I had to get one. I recommend adding Edoardo to any gelato tour of Florence.

It’s a cute little gelato shop near the Duomo. I tried white wine and tiramisu flavour, and stole a few bites from my friend’s banana flavour. All of them are super good!

I got the chocolate/​hazelnut mix with banana. For a piccola size you get to choose two flavors of your choice. AMAZING. The décor of this small yet charming gelato spot is very modern with clean lines. The gelato is everything here. The flavors are all bursting in your mouth. Before I leave I’ll definitely come back for another round (even though there’s tons of gelato spots around the area). ;) Edoardo, You’re amazing.

When you first walk into the shop you’ll be surprised at the flavours which available to you. I tasted a number of flavours including red wine, kiwi fruit, white wine with fresh eggs and panettone. They all tasted fantastic.
Service was very friendly (good English too) and they also seem to make their own waffle cones. I regret not getting my own.
It is also very close to the Duome so once you’ve purchased your ice cream you can step outside and enjoy the brilliant site.
I definitely recommend this place.

Freshly made cones + organic cinnamon gelato = heaven
Made several trips here during our four days in Florence this summer and were never disappointed. I would venture to say this was the best gelato we had in Italy. Friendly staff, every flavor we tried was delicious, perfect treat for hot summer days in Florence!

Bio-​Eis mit hausgemachter Waffeltüte … es riecht immer so verdammt lecker, wann immer der Weg an der Mini-​Eisdiele «Edoardo» direkt am Duomo vorbeiführt …
Preislich liegt die Leckerei im leicht gehobenen Bereich für die eher kleine Menge Eis, die in die Waffel gedrückt wird. Die kleine Portion mit zwei Sorten kostet bereits 3 €! Das Personal fertigt gerne zügig ab, da sich häufig eine lange Schlange auf der Straße bildet, und vergeudet keine Zeit mit Augenkontakt oder Lächeln. Immerhin darf nach Probierlöffeln gefragt werden, um sich die Auswahl aus teilweise ungewöhnlichen Sorten, wie Rotwein-​Sorbet (leider zu wässerig), zu erleichtern.
Bio-​Label für das gute Gewissen und Körpergefühl und die leckerste Waffeltüte von Florenz lassen drei Sternchen aufleuchten, aber dennoch gleichzeitig mit dem geschmacklich überzeugenderen Eis von «La Carraia» liebäugeln!

Best organic fresh gelato in florence. Reasonably priced and very high quality. This was a recco from locals. We had pistachio, vanilla with egg and chocolate. The bomb!

Alors que dire… je n’ai pas pu résister à l’odeur de cornet cuit sur place qui s’échappe et l’échoppe et à goûter ma 1ère glacé bio.
C’est assez incroyable d’abord 3 euros les 2 boules. Vive l’Italie bordel. Des glaces bio artisanales et des cornets fais sous vos yeux!!!
Je prend noisettes et pistaches alors la c’est incroyable… ça a juste le goût RÉEL des fruits! Mais du coup c’est étrange car on est pas habitué à cela: un goût de noisettes ou pistaches mixées avec de la crème. C’est déroutant… et finalement écoeurant pour moi. Mais quelle claque c’est à cela que cela devrait ressembler les glaces!

Located right by Duomo, this place smells of delicious fresh waffle cones when you walk in but the gelato ain’t all that. Decent flavor but the consistency was a bit watery/​melty. Sticky hands!!!

Came here on our last day while in Florence. Believe the hype! Their gelato is organic and they’re great! The line was about 20 min when we got there, but well worth the wait. Good service and great flavors.
We also tried ‘Perche No’ as well and that was really good, but this is better.

So this place makes each individual by hand. The cone is definitely the highlight. There are various unique flavors such as white wine and red wine sorbet. I opted for the classic flavor chocolate with hazelnut and my second scoop was cinammon. Both flavors were good. I didn’t find it the best gelato I have ever had but it was good. it’s worth a visit mostly for the homemade cone and the unique flavors if you feel adventurous.
I was not impressed by the service. There was a miscommunication with the group in front if me and therefore the one person from the staff scooped the gelato that she had already placed in the cone back to the initial batch. From my understanding she had already put two different flavors at this point but I can’t be certain. Not ideal for quality. the other faux pas is that she used that cone for my serving!
Beware, there is a long queue.

For my 200^th review {trumpets blaring}, I wanted to write about one of the newer gelaterias in Florence, but one of my favorites in all of Italy (and definitely north of the Arno), Edoardo.
Freshly made and with some really interesting flavors (egg whites or red wine, anyone?), Edoardo’s gelato is full of flavor and wonderfully creamy. They don’t have a lot of flavors on hand all the time – they have, from what I remember, about 8 – 10 flavors and a flavor of the week. Each time I went, though, they always had chocolate (a bittersweet, dark chocolate), vanilla, pistachio, and cinnamon among the other flavors that rotated.
Service was fantastic, with the workers always polite and patient. When they weren’t scooping generous scoops of gelato, they were making their amazing cones, which were crunchy, toasty with a hint of cinnamon. They’re yummy but we learned the hard way that if you get a freshly made cone you will end up with gelato running down your hand in a few minutes!
After an afternoon of experiencing the Duomo, ogling the food stalls at Mercato Centrale, or just strolling through the city center, do yourself a favor and drop by Ecoardo. I highly recommend a scoop of cinnamon and a scoop of almond on top of their in-​house made cone. So delicious.

Not convinced.
I had a cup (I know, I know, I should have gotten the homemade cone, but the only thing that interests me is gelato ;)) with a scoop of gianduja ice cream and a scoop of red wine sherbet. It was € 2.5, which is not very expensive especially 50 metres away from the Duomo, but both flavors were underwhelming, even though I was super excited to try the unusual red wine flavor. I won’t be back.

BEST. GELATO. I. EVER. HAD.
not kidding
Try the yogurt one. just delicious!!!

Friends, we have a gamechanger.
Good gelato is not hard to come by in Italy… but combined with freshhousemadecrispygloriousdelight of a waffle cone?
Got 2 scoops of strawberries & yogurt and mint — flavors here are smooth and creamy with a good mix of classic flavors and wild card ones. Plus the prime location next to the Duomo ensures this place will be on your way to like, everywhere.
I will cry if you come here and don’t get a waffle cone. If you’re usually a cup person, this is the time to be the bigger man. Choose the waffle.

I tried a lot of gelato during my time studying abroad in Italy (you can never have too much) but my absolute favorite gelateria was Edoardo’s; it’s easily the best gelato in Florence.
A stones throw from my apartment, I made it a point to stop at Edoardo’s as often as I could. It’s a small shop located behind the Duomo and offers organic gelato. Edoardo’s has mostly seasonal flavors but they have staples like cinnamon and chocolate. A cup or cone costs under 3 euros and comes with two flavors; my favorite pairing was cinnamon and pistachio. They make everything in house using only the freshest ingredients and also make their own waffle cones. The gelato is creamy, but light, and has tons of flavor. Some of their seasonal flavors, such as apple, have bits of the fruit in it so you know it’s not artificial flavoring. I have dreams about the cinnamon!
Though there were always long lines, service here was quick and the staff was always so sweet; after going in so many times they start to recognize you.
Since I’ve been back home, I’ve tried some gelato shops but nothing comes close to Edoardo’s. I’ve recommended it to friends who were honeymooning in Florence and they loved it so Edoardo’s is definitely a must-​try if you’re visiting Florence!

Edoardo is located in a prime tourist location, so this place is poppin’! Right across from the Cupola del Brunelleschi, there is a continuous line out the door at all times.
This was my first gelato spot in Europe, and it was a doozy. The line was out the door, but because I am so indecisive, it gave me plenty of time to examine the list of flavors. I ended up ordering the bicerin (chocolate coffee milk) gelato with the crema (cream) with some of the hand whipped panna (whipped cream) which came out of a huge metal keg of some sort.
A small cone comes with two scoops and the panna is free! Very tasty, and they make the cones right in front of you.
A solid gelato joint that sets the benchmark for other gelato shops!

Edoardo was the last gelateria I had while my study abroad program was coming to an end. I still dream about their fresh made waffle cone. It was always perfectly crispy, warm, and had the right amount of sweetness. And obviously only the best gelato is worthy to be on top of this thin and perfectly crisp waffle cone; their gelato is all organic but still made to perfection.
They have an assortment of flavors, and this was one of the only gelateria where pistachio was not the only flavor I got. Every single flavor I’ve tried was amazing; their blueberry and peach or pistachio con coconut had to be my favorite combination. Actually, any flavor combination is great. What’s also unique about this location was that they had alcoholic flavored gelato; I was not daring enough to really get a whole scoop of those but I did try a bite of my friends! My verdict? It was pretty good!
The workers there always had a smile on their face, and trust me, it’s not easy while your gelateria is right next to the busiest location in Firenze.
The only thing that made me not come to this location every day was that their gelato is 3 euros. But, you’re paying 3 euros for a taste of heaven, and they definitely don’t skimp on the gelato. You get to pick 2 flavor combinations and they really stuff it in the cone for you.
I would walk by this gelateria every day when walking to and from school and I always thought this location would be a hype since it is right next to the Duomo… but so many of my friends recommended it that I had to give it a try. My only regret was not trying it sooner.

Great gelato. But I’m not sure if waiting on line for 45 minutes is worth it.
They have very unique flavors. I had one scoop of red wine (chianti) and one of pink grapefruit. Their freshly made waffle cones are awesome.

What’s there not to love about Florence? David, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio…
But, for me, my heart will always be with Edoardo. I love Edoardo with all my heart and with every single tastebud. The freshly made waffle cones. Every scoop of pistachio. And chocolate ganache. And white wine/​gianduja. And hazelnut.
We had a secret rendezvous daily. Multiple scoops.
Trust me, you can’t miss his smell.
Thank me later. You will love him long time also.