Gelateria del Corso Como

Gelateria del Corso Como is an artisan gelateria in the fashionable Corso Como district of Milan, the pedestrian street linking Porta Garibaldi and the Porta Nuova skyscrapers that is a hub of the city's design, fashion and nightlife scene. It makes small-batch gelato from quality ingredients — Sicilian pistachios, Piedmontese hazelnuts and local seasonal fruits among them — producing a case of well-made classics and seasonal specials that draws Milan's style-conscious crowd back again and again. The stracciatella, with its shards of fine chocolate folded through creamy fior di latte, is a benchmark, while refreshing fruit granitas and sorbets such as a sharp lemon are perfect on a warm Milanese day or evening. The cooking ethos is artisan rather than industrial, with an emphasis on freshness and proper texture. Prices are very reasonable, typical of a genuine gelateria rather than a tourist trap, and the location makes it an ideal stop while exploring the boutiques, design spaces and bars of Corso Como. There is little seating; gelato is served in cups or cones for eating on the move, in keeping with the street's stroll-and-be-seen rhythm. The shop keeps long hours, including into the evening, suiting the area's late, social tempo, and warm-weather nights bring the busiest trade. For visitors exploring modern Milan around Corso Como and Porta Nuova who want a genuine artisan gelato — made with real pistachio, hazelnut and seasonal fruit — Gelateria del Corso Como is a reliable and well-placed choice, a refreshing pause amid one of the city's most stylish quarters.