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The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours

L'isola del Gusto Gelateria

Volterra, Italy

  1. WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOURS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 37 2026
L'isola del Gusto Gelateria

A small gelateria in Volterra's historic centre, run by an owner who has won awards at the Gelato Festival. Its mint gelato uses wild mint leaves, and pistachio and hazelnut are the most popular flavours.

Highlights

  • Wild mint and pistachio
  • Made on site
  • Ersilia cream with hazelnut

Good to know

  • Take a number from the ticket machine
  • Small cup with two flavours about €3
  • Several dairy-free and vegan flavours

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