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JohnnyAppleseed2015

Edmonton132 contributions

This place no longer exists.....

Sept 2017 • none

What a waste of time trying to find this place. After much searching we found out they moved to Palermo, Sicily.

Written 4 October 2017

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Medea G

5 contributions

No longer exists at this location

Sept 2015 • family

Being chocolate lover, I always look for the best shop in town, Florence was not exception. I read the reviews about this shop and decided to give it a try, went to Via Porta Rossa angolo Via Tornabuoni, but couldn't find it. asked locals and they told us that it no longer existed. Alas.

Written 25 September 2015

Sinisa D

Belgrade152 contributions

Delicious

I am really a big fan of chocolate and ice cream, and have to say that this is in top 3 places that I visited, and I visited many. Roberto who is manufacturing chocolate for last 50 years in the hills above Florence is definity someone who knows about chocolate and ice cream. He dedicated most of his life to make chocolate tasted so fantastic. The must flavour for ice cream is pistacio, OMG fantastic. Definitely visit and taste the flavours offered in this small shop.

Written 8 January 2013

Linda S

Florence239 contributions

The Best Chocolate Boutique in town

Nov 2012 • family

This is the place to go if you are a chocolate lover! Roberto Cattinari is one of the best pastry chefs in Tuscany actually perhaps one of the best in Italy. The chocolate selection varies with delightful flavors that include champagne, brunello di montalcino, balsamic vinegar, seasonal fruits and nuts. The hot chocolate is the best I have ever had. The gelato is with out a doubt the best in Florence you can choose from the different chocolate types combine with the two sorbet available. They always have pistacchio so it is really worth while trying this incredibly delicious flavor.

Written 13 November 2012

Betool S

Abu Dhabi21 contributions

dark chocolate

Oct 2011 • family

I went there with my mother in October 2011 after dragging her through the streets , I sat her outside the shop and brought her the hot chocolate and a candid mandarin, her verdict , the best hot chocolate she has had ever .

Written 5 September 2012

LoveEurope6

San Diego180 contributions

Love their dark hot chocolate!

I was just there in Nov 2012. Best "dark" hot chocolate ever! It's like drinking the top skin off of chocolate pudding. OMG is it great. I'm back now the alley/street looks like its closed (5 days ago)? I'm hoping on vac? Hard to find. This is it. Walk to Tiffany. Face it. This place is directly behind you. Turn around. See the small street/alley. Walk in 15ft, it's there on the left, or was? I'll try again

Written 8 May 2012

RioMontreal

Laval355 contributions

Good chocolate, but average service

Feb 2012 • none

Second time there. This time I tried the chocolate cake. It is average, i have expected better taste. The lady that was there was not very friendly and more interrested in talking to a friend that just arrived. I was disappointed this time.

Written 17 February 2012

LarryFlies

Florence75 contributions

The best choccolate in Firenze!!

May 2011 • none

Roberto Catinari has a passion for chocolate. Luck for us is that he made a businnes of it!! Try his dark hot choccolate, or the terrific ice cream or even indulge yourself with his super variuos pralines.... mmmhhh.... delicious!! And the staff working there is super kind!! Thanks guys! ;-))

Written 11 December 2011

RioMontreal

Laval355 contributions

Amazing Gelato and Chocolats!!!

Sept 2011 • none

I stayed in Florence during 3 days, the place is amazing and you find Gelatos (ice-cream) at almost every corner. Seems that the majory of the gelato shops buy their gelatos from the same place (with a few exceptions). Following my last night dinner in Florence, my wife and I went for a walk once I spoted at the entry of a long corridor the Sign "ARTE del Cioccolato". I went trough this long corridor with white walls, candles and benches. At the end is the store displaying chocolats of different sizes and formats. They have also hot chocolat and gelato, only a few flavors. The chocolat is artizanal and prepared by a man that I forgot the name. I asked for the dark chocolat gelato. It is amazing! Creamy, real chocolat flavor, delicious. Nothing to do with the other gelatos that I tasted at the other Gelaterias in Florence! Do not miss it!

Written 8 October 2011

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