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Pavè Ice-Cream

Top choice in Milan


As the sibling of pasticceria (pastry shop) phenomenon Pavè, you can expect great things from this contemporary gelateria with its marble-topped counter and stainless-steel tubs of deliciously light ice cream. Gelato-genius Simona Carmagnola's boundary-pushing flavours change regularly and may include a curry apple sorbet, or a taste-tingling white chocolate with lime and salt. It also offers some quality vegan options.


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