There is no longer any season for ice cream, it is now loved all year round, even in the cold months and it is no coincidence that Gambero Rosso celebrates ice cream shops that stand out for quality, innovation and passion, even in winter. The new one just came out Italian ice cream parlor guide 2025 which rewards the best ice cream artisans with the prestigious “Three Cones” award.
The 2025 guide collects 72 excellent productions, which reflect a solid artisan tradition and a constant commitment to researching the best raw materials. Homemade ice cream, however, is not just a question of technique: it is also a personal imprint, a continuous search for new sensory experiences. From the quality of raw materials to the ability to innovate, the ice cream makers awarded this year are examples of a sector that evolves without ever betraying its essence.
But what are the best ice cream shops in Italy in 2025? Let’s find out right away.
The best ice cream parlors in Italy according to Gambero Rosso
Here are the 72 award-winning ice cream shops, divided by region:
Abruzzo
Basilicata
Calabria
Campania
Emilia Romagna
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Lazio
Liguria
Lombardy
Marche
Piedmont
Puglia
Sardinia
Sicily
Tuscany
Umbria
Veneto
Special Awards 2025
In addition to the 72 ice cream makers awarded with the Three Cones, Gambero Rosso’s Gelaterie d’Italia 2025 guide also awarded six special prizes, which celebrate excellence in various areas of the world of artisanal ice cream. These awards go to those who stand out not only for the quality of the product, but also for innovation, sustainability and commitment to the valorization of raw materials.
These awards are therefore recognition for those who, in addition to knowing how to create ice cream of the highest quality, stand out for an innovative and responsible approach, demonstrating that the art of ice cream can also be a vehicle for sustainability and valorization of traditions.
Here are the 2025 special prizes:
Emerging ice cream maker
Enhancement of Supply Chains
Sustainability
Best Gourmet Ice Cream
Best Chocolate Ice Cream
Best Cream Ice Cream
