La Sorbetteria Castiglione

Bologna


A beloved Bologna institution since 1994, this temple to gelati is a bit peripheral to the centre but well worth the walk for decadently creamy flavours like pistachio, gianduia (chocolate mixed with hazelnuts) or salted caramel.

It's also does a brisk cafe business, so it tends to be open (eg January and February) when other gelatarias close.


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