La verrerie givrée — Restaurant in Aix-en-Provence

I’d give this place over 5 stars if I could! My husband and I have travelled to lots of places in Europe, Italy included and this place is definitely one of the best ice cream / gelato we’ve ever had. The pistachio had chunks of nuts in it and was SOOOO flavourful. The vanilla was smooth and creamy and filled with vanilla bean seeds and bursted with flavour. The gianduja was also wonderful and the kids get kiddie scoops for 1 euro! Seriously miles ahead of all the other gelato places in Aix-en-Provence. The owner makes all the gelato himself and most of the fruit flavours have over 50% fruit. Seriously, don’t wast your money on gelato...

No idea why anyone would give this place anything less than 5stars. Ice cream is amazing, as good if not better than good Italian gelato. Owner is extremely nice and lets you try flavours offering recommendations. Pistachio flavour was sooo good but the coconut one is my favourite! But the best bit is the homemade cone which you can have for €1 extra and it's worth it. Hands down best ice cream cone I have ever tried - not the usual dry but sugary type but more like a buttery biscuit in a form of a cone! Ask for the saffron ice cream- not sure if I would have a whole scoop but it's an...

The owner Denis used to juggle with molecules during his life as a chemical engineer for a big french corporation. Having swapped the atoms and ions for fresh fruit and local ingredients, he delights us with real ice cream packed with flavor and texture. Everything is homemade from the sorbets to the butter rich cones. Ask him about any flavor and be swept away by a passionate man explaining his delicate art.

My personal favorite was the coconut (with a hint of lime) and caramel (finished with a cognac infused glaze). Unmissable during the hot...