Though there are many popular gelaterie in Florence (Grom, Perché No?, Vivoli- which are all located downtown) there is only one that remains one of the most favorites. This gelateria/pasticceria is famous throughout Florence for its outstanding gelato and mouth-watering treats. The name is Badiani, and it is located in an area of Florence called Campo di Marte (close to the Artemio Franchi stadium, Viale dei Mille 20/R). This gelateria is famous for their "Buontalenti" gelato. In 1979 the Florentine tradespeople issued a competition with the purpose of celebrating the famous Florentine architect Bernardo Buontalenti. Badiani presented itself to the competition and won a prize with a gelato named "Buontalenti". Since then this specialty based on whipped cream and custard won the heart of the Florentines and of all the lovers of gelato. Despite the many attempts from other gelaterie to imitate this flavor, Badiani has remained for the past 40 years the only and true home of the real "Buontalenti". --Siena Vance
Though there are many popular gelaterie in Florence (Grom, Perché No?, Vivoli- which are all located downtown) there is only one that remains one of the most favorites. This gelateria/pasticceria is famous throughout Florence for its outstanding gelato and mouth-watering treats. The name is Badiani, and it is located in an area of Florence called Campo di Marte (close to the Artemio Franchi stadium, Viale dei Mille 20/R). This gelateria is famous for their "Buontalenti" gelato. In 1979 the Florentine tradespeople issued a competition with the purpose of celebrating the famous Florentine architect Bernardo Buontalenti. Badiani presented itself to the competition and won a prize with a gelato named "Buontalenti". Since then this specialty based on whipped cream and custard won the heart of the Florentines and of all the lovers of gelato. Despite the many attempts from other gelaterie to imitate this flavor, Badiani has remained for the past 40 years the only and true home of the real "Buontalenti". --Siena Vance
Yum! I think you should make it your challenge to try all the gelaterie in Florence to make sure that Badiani really is the best!
ReplyDeleteNot quite a Ben & Jerry's, is it? Makes me hungry just looking at the pictures.
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