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The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours

Cremeria Santo Stefano

Bologna, Italy

  1. WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOURS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 14 2026
Cremeria Santo Stefano

Artisanal gelato shop on Via Santo Stefano, a short walk beyond the medieval centre and the basilica. The gelato has creamy textures and natural-tasting seasonal flavours, and there are several pistachio versions, including a salted one.

Highlights

  • Salted pistachio
  • Lebanese cream and speculoos
  • Line under the portico

Good to know

  • Queues common, but they move quickly
  • No seating, a few chairs outside
  • Minimum two flavours per cup

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