Firenze Gelateria & Caffè has arrived in Defence Colony, bringing what it calls India’s first true Italian gelateria experience. Inspired by Chef Parth Gupta’s culinary journeys across Italy, the café aims to recreate the romance and ritual of Florence right in the heart of Delhi.

Firenze focuses on traditional, small-batch gelato made fresh every single day. The team follows age-old Italian techniques, avoiding premade bases, artificial flavours, or stabiliser-heavy shortcuts. Each flavour is churned with care and stored in classic pozzetti wells, the signature of old Italian gelaterias known for preserving texture, temperature, and purity.

A unique highlight at Firenze is the live gelato extraction, where guests can watch the team create each batch in real time, turning the gelato-making process into a visual experience. The café also extends the Italian journey with a full menu that complements its gelato philosophy. Visitors can enjoy rich Affogatos, bold espresso, velvety Italian hot chocolate, Tuscan-style Schiacciata sandwiches, fresh bakes, and comforting pasta bowls influenced by regional Italian flavours. Everything here celebrates honest, simple, and ingredient-focused cooking.

The café’s design resembles a warm Florentine corner, complete with rustic wooden accents, mosaic flooring, vintage décor touches, and soft Italian jazz playing in the background. From sunny afternoon spots to cosy evening corners, Firenze creates a space that invites people to relax, whether it’s for a quick treat, a post-dinner dessert, or a slow weekend coffee.

Firenze Gelateria & Caffè is positioned as more than just a new opening. It hopes to be a neighbourhood space that brings together authenticity, artistry, and the spirit of la dolce vita in every scoop and sip.