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Donna Maria Gelateria Artigianale

Tropea, Italy

  1. WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOURS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 96 2026
Donna Maria Gelateria Artigianale

A small gelateria on a side street in central Tropea serving artisanal gelato, homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Its tartufo is made fresh to order, in classic, pistachio and other flavours, alongside regional combinations such as chilli dark chocolate.

Highlights

  • Tartufo made fresh to order
  • Pistachio and chilli chocolate
  • Homemade tiramisu

Good to know

  • Queues at busy times
  • Only four or five stools inside
  • Vegan and gluten-free options available

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