The 11 best desserts and snacks in Iseo

TLDR: rips off tourists! Be careful, the waiter was very unfriednly and urged us to pay in cash and didn't hand out a receipt. We were taken by surprise and paid but then thought again and realised he charged 20€ instead of 14€. We asked for a receipt and drew attention to the "mistake". He first gave us 2€ back, when we insisted for a receipt he wrote "gelato 18€", only when insisting again he wrote a correct receipt, with the correct designation of our order and refunded us the rest of the money.

Awful pizzas! Frozen veggies, cheap and tasteless cheese... I believe frozen pizza from any supermarket tastes better. "Buffala" taste really cheap, as all toppings on these pizzas. Strong taste of canned tomatoes as base layer.

Waited for someone to take our order for 15 minutes. When the man finally came, he didn't pay attention to our order, kept talking to people passing by. When he brought our order he instantly asked us to pay, not waiting for us to eat and drink our warm dishes. On top of that, we got 3 wrong orders, no milk, and a sugary pancake with one of us being diabetic. Too bad, because the view and the location is great.

Best gelato ever, the view also was amazing

great pastries. the sfogliatina tasted like in Naples

On the shore if Lake Iseo, this is a traditional Italian cafe serving all kinds of drinks, ice cream and snacks. Has an outside terrace and a cooler inside section. Service can be a bit slow when busy but well worth a visit.

Good panorama. It reminds me typical Italian restaurants of the 60'. Asked for orange juice which they did not have. Waiter was professional. Prices a bit high.

Really nice glutenfree mignon - better visit in the afternoon, because it‘s really busy there in the morning

Filled pastries are really good, as well as the coffee! We found that it's the place to have breakfast in Iseo, we had breakfast here 3 times!

A delicious bakery in the picturesque, centre of Iseo! Great vegan/non-diary options, too. Highly recommend.

This review is not about bakery but about person who owns it.In summer I travelled 800km from Slovakia to buy machine from him which he sold me as functional, but I saw there a problem and he said "Yes i saw it give it to repairman" . So I gave and repairman told me it was hidden machine failure. It costs me 300€ and now when I tried contact him he didnt answer me. This is how he is doing his business. Make your judgement if its worth to buy something from him. !!

Beautiful , yummy brioches with chocolate and pistachio creamy fillings ,coffee and frothy milk, a perfect treat . Happy friendly service, good background music and fairly priced. A great start of the day for a happy Grandma and granddaughter.

Inspired by the TV show to visit. But, poor friendly-vise staff. Lack of choice (5 p.m. on Saturday) and no any single napkin on the table...

I had same problem with waiteres as people wrote. Chcolate wasnt good too with specific taste.

A must visit! The best stracciatella I’ve ever tried! Also a super friendly owner! My partner got a peanut allergy attack, he let us use his kitchen and took such good care. Thank you very much!

Very well might just be the best ice cream I've ever had. And on top of that, a lovely location in the lovely city of Iseo. I got my ice cream and ate it while I sat on a wall in the harbor. It was absolutely delicious and I would totally recommend you try this place! (I had the Kinder ice cream, and I know the salted caramel was also really great here (even though salted caramel flavoured ice cream is usually disappointing, this one was absolutely delicious)).

Fantastic taste of ice creams. We love this place ♥️ see you tomorrow 💪🏿🔥

Wide selection of ice and granita. Pleasant service

Top quality with interesting flavours. Such a pleasant experience of service too, including free sampling.

This is the best gelateria in Italy. I would like to say which flavour is my favourite but they are all simply amazing. Thank you Pino Penguino for the best ice cream I've ever had ❤❤❤❤

Great artisanal icecream, the fig-mascarpone flavour is a banger!

Artisan ice cream, on the middle of a walk under the sun, so ideal bar if you’ve been walking from/to Sensole. We loved the spectacular view from the terrace

Our go to place when we walk on Monte Isola. Ice cream is so tasty Aperitivo is very good with generous snacks

Refreshing, saved me from passing out :))

Lovely place to rest and enjoy a wonderful view to the Lake Iseo! The food was very well cooked and staff is friendly!!!

Beautiful views from the terrace and good food. Friendly servers and quick service. Toilets could be cleaner.

Nice place to sit around a drink a beer by the lake

Very tasty ice-cream! A real surprise at this rather remote place. The ground floor of the bar looks not very inviting but if you sit on the terrace the view is gorgeous.

(Translated by Google) Few flavors of ice cream but satisfying. Fair price, quick and friendly service. The cream is recommended, black cherry can be improved (Original) Pochi gusti di gelato ma soddisfacenti. Costo onesto, servizio rapido e cortese. Consigliata la crema, amarena migliorabile

(Translated by Google) Good and sweet at the right point, my favorite is plain yogurt, with Nutella and chopped hazelnuts. (Original) Buono e dolce al punto giusto, il mio preferito è Yogurt bianco, con colata di Nutella e Granella di Nocciole.

(Translated by Google) Really good, finally an ice cream that doesn't burn your throat. (Original) Veramente buono , finalmente un gelato che non brucia la gola.

(Translated by Google) frozen yogurt very good, fresh and nothing to say (Original) frozen yogurt molto buono, fresco e niente da dire

(Translated by Google) Delicious yogurt enriched with fresh fruit or various creams! (Original) Yogurt buonissimo arricchito con frutta fresca o creme varie !

(Translated by Google) Really very good ice cream. Compliments (Original) Gelato veramente molto buono. Complimenti

(Translated by Google) Ice cream with quality products!!! Does not irritate the throat after consumption!!!! (Original) Gelato con prodotti di qualità !!! Non irrita la gola dopo il consumo !!!!

The best chocolate ice cream I’ve ever had! 🍦 Great variety of flavors and friendly staff ☺️

Very tasty gelato! Even in winter (beginning of March) they were open! The guy working there (owner?) was kind enough to let us try all kinds of flavours like ACE, fig and more. I ended up taking bacio, yoghurt and vanilla, it was a perfect combo! Also, my boyfriend had the dark chocolate and enjoyed it very much.

Great choice of flavours, but in comparison to Gelato across Italy, Croatia and France, it wasn’t the best we’ve had. Would certainly recommend a visit though! Very nice staff and good price!

Delicious creamy and fruity gelatos, the liquorice was tasty and they have other mixes that are worth the try! The pistachio, hazelnuts and creams were delicious also lovely and friendly service

Wonderful place, very tasty ice cream. And what I liked the most was the staff still smiling, despite the queues.

This is what the gelato experience should be! Delicious homemade gelato served by proud employees. We bought some and they let us stay and try some of their creations. Delicious. I loved grape strawberry. Look forward to coming back

Great ice cream. Broad assortment of flavors. Always again. Highly recommendable

I'm sorry but I really didn't appreciate the quality of the ice cream. I didn't like it

By far my favorite place to eat ice cream. The servings are absolutely fine for the price charged (they use palette knifes to scoop, so serving sizes naturally differ SLIGHTLY - reading some comments here really makes me think, what do these people expect, like 1-2 gallons per scoop??). What stands out to me the most and why I come here 2 to 3 times per day, is that they use actual, fresh fruit in their ice cream, not just flavours. So don't be surprised if you actually find a piece of mango or a seed of passion fruit in your ice cream. They also serve frozen purée fruit as popsicles. Though there are a few stools infront of the store, they sell exclusively for take-away. The whole staff speaks english, is very friendly and patient.

Nice staff great choices but not the best ice cream I’ve ever had

Best ice cream in Iseo!!!!! Perfect and not sweet. Great coffee

The ice cream was very nice, but the flavours could‘ve been a little bit richer. The Bacio Bianco and the Biscotto tasted more like Fior di Latte. Not bad, but not the flavours I opted for. The prices were very fair. 3€ for a cono medio and 4€ for the big one. I would go there again to get ice cream and would recommend this gelateria to everyone craving a good scoop of ice cream.

I've been there a few times and love their gelato. Great quality thanks to the fresh ingredients being used. Hands down, the best ice cream in the area. Highly recommended.

I've patrolled a dozen of renowned ice cream shops in Iseo: they all look pretentious but sell a very low quality stuff, with vegetable oil, colorings and powders. The only one I've found selling a good ice cream is Pulcini, along the lake. I've taken Crema, Pistacchio, Menta: delicious.

Excellent small patisserie run by a young talented and kind owner. I would give 5 stars, but the shop is small. I wish he will be so successful that he will be able to run a larger business soon. Good luck Filippo.

Amazing pastry! Pistachio cream was full of flavour. I’ll be back for sure!

I have never eaten better sweets than this in my life

Very good pastries!!

Exceptional pastries for a very good price, the owner is very friendly and speaks English very well!

Amazing little deserts and great coffee

Just try!

Tucked into the charming streets of Iseo’s old town, Gelateria Leon d’Oro is a local gem that effortlessly blends tradition, flavor, and atmosphere. Just a short stroll from the lakefront and ferry terminal, it’s an inviting stop whether you're wandering through the piazzas or relaxing after a lakeside walk. What truly sets this gelateria apart is its devotion to authentic, handcrafted gelato. Every scoop bursts with freshness, and the texture is consistently smooth and creamy—an unmistakable sign of quality ingredients. Their flavor range is both classic and adventurous. Favorites like pistachio and stracciatella are rich and satisfying, while seasonal fruit flavors such as peach and lemon offer a light, refreshing contrast. One of the standout aspects is the value for money. Despite the artisanal quality, prices remain very reasonable, making it easy to indulge more than once. The portions are generous, and the staff are always friendly, often happy to offer suggestions if you’re stuck between choices. There’s something magical about sitting at one of the shaded benches outside, gelato in hand, watching the rhythm of Iseo go by. The relaxed setting adds to the overall experience, making it not just a place to grab dessert, but a moment to savor. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, the occasional experimental flavor might not hit the mark for every palate. Still, these minor misses are few and far between, and the vast majority of offerings are truly memorable. In short, Gelateria Leon d’Oro is a delightful highlight in Iseo. Whether you’re a gelato connoisseur or simply looking to cool off with something delicious, this spot offers a sweet and satisfying pause in a beautiful lakeside town.

Good selection of flavours and efficient service. Little more expensive than other places around. We did enjoy our scoops but not necessarily best in class in the area.

Best in town but still not close to outstanding. Can be improved. Not having pistacchio flavour (but only salty pistacchio) and having Puffo are not a plus.

incredible! we both had pistachio ice cream and it was like we tasted heaven.

Really good ice-cream, plenty of flavours, too! Yogurt was exceptionally good!

Homemade delicious ice cream. Lots of flavours. Real baked cones.

Real waffles and good homemade ice creams

Lovely shop, very nice and bold design decision. Big variety of ice cream tastes, dome quite unique. Very cute pink cookie finish.

Incredibly tasty ice cream! And interesting flavors. We had pistachio Himalaya (salty pistachio), yoghurt, dark chocolate and strawberry. We had been super happy and would love to come back soon!

My icecream almost fell beacuse i tilted it too much, then the kind lady offered me a Ice cream cup so i could save it, then she gave me a another icecream beacuse the first was in a cup. Thanks for that and i would like to give the "tip" for that but i didn't saw any links on your website. Thank you so much that was best ice cream ever!

What a wonderful place to taste a very good ice cream, the best of Iseo🍦😋🥰! I am mesmerised by the beauty of the shop, the kind workers. 🤩We took a bubble tea 🧋 take away, very very good ! We will be back for sure. Marinì it’s a pin on our list of favourite places🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸

Really good vegan choice, not just sorbets, loved the liquorice ice cream!

The stuff is very kind, specially Diana, she suggested me nice flavours and combinations of ice creams

Delicious gelato and bubble tea! Shop looks stunning. Very friendly staff 😊

I CANT FIND THAT DAMN BAKERY

Bread everyday & #sweet cake"🎂 #crust or other deliciousness *order for party. 🗻good place♡_

(Translated by Google) A nice little bakery. We really enjoyed everything, but special mention must be made of the pumpkin gnocchi, they are absolutely delicious! (Original) Eine schöne kleine Bäckerei. Es hat uns alles super geschmeckt, aber die Kürbis-Gnocchi müssen extra erwähnt werden, die sind absolut ein Genuss!

(Translated by Google) Excellent experience, fast, punctual and very kind. The cake I ordered, a Saint Honoré, was superb! (Original) Esperienza ottima, veloci, puntuali e molto gentili. La torta che avevo ordinato, una Saint Honoré, era superba!

(Translated by Google) A very authentic bakery, with a wide selection of bread and a Dolce breakfast like only in Italy. Very friendly people, even if you don't speak Italian, they're incredibly patient in giving you the right recipe. (Original) Heel authentiek bakkertje, veel keuze in brood en Dolce ontbijt zoals ze maar alleen in Italië kennen. Heel vriendelijke mensen, ook al kan je geen Italiaans ze zijn enorm geduldig om het juiste mee te geven.

(Translated by Google) Many types of bread and rolls, also cookies and pastries. If you arrive early in the city, you can follow your nose through the streets of Iseo. Really and truly! (Original) Vele soorten brood en broodjes, ook koekjes cq gebakjes. Als je vroeg in de stad bent, kun je je neus volgen door de straatjes van Iseo. Echt waar!

(Translated by Google) Very authentic and super delicious rolls as well as homemade gnocchi (spinach and pumpkin). (Original) Sehr authentisch und super leckere Brötchen sowie hausgemachte Gnocchi (Spinat und Kürbis).