Description: Attention dieters: Don't even think about reading any further, as this may make you want to leave your rice cake at home and hurry over to indulge in creamy chocolate.
If you only have a day in Milan, yes see the main sites like the cathedral or Leonardo's Last Supper...but as in any other Italian city, a stop for gelato should also be on your schedule. So it was during our day in this big bustling city, and after a few recommendations by locals, we decided on Chocolat Gelateria. Located near the Castello Sforzesco, and less than half a kilometer from Santa Maria delle Grazie (the church where Leonardo's masterpiece is), this is an easy stop between sightseeing in Milan.
As soon as we approached the outside of this gelateria, we noticed many business men and women in suits going for an afternoon treat as well. It's in a nice area of the city with offices and the outside is very modern looking. When you enter, it's a small space, but tastefully laid out with glass balcony areas on the sides for small tables and the lovely display of gelato and other sweet treats front and center. Their logo is a cute milk cow, and besides food, you can buy mugs, bags, and shirts sporting the brand as a souvenir.
But enough about the space, let's talk about the most important thing - the gelato. Specializing in exotic flavors...and of course, chocolate varieties, Chocolat offers high quality gelato flavors from balsamic vinegar and anise to cinnamon and basil lemon. Don't forget to taste many of their unending varieties of cacoa...from white to the darkest dark. All made fresh from seasonal ingredients, none are touched with preservatives or artificial additives.
If you're looking for something different, you can also pick from a selection of sandwiches and breads during the lunch hours or choose from many coffee creations at their bar area. For chocolate lovers of all ages, and even those just looking for a quality dessert to sweeten the palette, Chocolat is a great place to visit.
• http://www.chocolatmilano.it/
• Via Boccaccio 9
• Metro stop: Cadorna
• Open daily 7:30am - 1am
Close