Cremeria Cavour (formerly Funivia): Bologna’s Three-Cone Gelateria on Piazza Cavour

The gelateria formerly known as Cremeria Funivia on Piazza Cavour now operates as Cremeria Cavour — same location, same artisan approach, and the same reputation as one of the best gelato shops in Bologna. It holds Three Cones from Gambero Rosso, the guide’s highest rating, placing it alongside Cremeria Santo Stefano among the city’s top-rated producers. The location on Piazza Cavour — one of Bologna’s quieter, more elegant squares just south of the main shopping streets — makes it a natural stop on any walk through the historic centre.

The Gelato

Cremeria Cavour produces small-batch artisan gelato using fresh, natural ingredients. The range covers both reliable Italian classics and a rotating selection of more creative flavours. Standouts consistently mentioned by regulars and reviewers:

• Nocciola — a benchmark hazelnut gelato; among the creamiest versions in the city
• Pistachio — made with quality sourced nuts; a reliable indicator of a gelateria’s overall standard
• Alice — mascarpone with liquid chocolate; one of the shop’s signature flavours
• Almond cream with caramelised almonds — rich and textured, worth trying if available
• Baci — hazelnut and chocolate; a classic combination executed well
• Seasonal fruit sorbets — lemon, passionfruit, and pear appear depending on the season

The texture across the range is notably creamy and dense — consistent with the Three Cones rating. The menu rotates with ingredient availability; ask at the counter what is freshest that day.

Practical Information

• Name: Cremeria Cavour (formerly Cremeria Funivia)
• Address: Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 1/D, 40124 Bologna
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 12:00–23:30; Sunday 11:00–23:30; closed Monday
• Awards: Three Cones, Gambero Rosso Gelaterie d’Italia
• Seating: Tables on the piazza when weather allows

The Location

Piazza Cavour sits between Via Farini and Via Castiglione, about 10 minutes’ walk southeast from Piazza Maggiore. It is a less-visited square than the main tourist circuit but is surrounded by some of Bologna’s better independent shops and a cluster of good bars. The combination of a relaxed piazza atmosphere and outdoor seating makes Cremeria Cavour one of the more enjoyable places in the city to sit and eat gelato rather than walking with a cone.

For visitors building a gelato itinerary across the city, Cremeria Cavour pairs naturally with Cremeria Santo Stefano on Piazza Santo Stefano — both hold Three Cones from Gambero Rosso and are within 15 minutes’ walk of each other. See our guide to the best gelato in Bologna for a fuller overview of the city’s top gelaterie.

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