When temperatures soar (and they do soar in Italy in summer - at times almost unbearably because of the combination of heat and humidity), what’s better than cooling off with an Italian frozen treat?  There are many refreshing cool sweets and drinks in Italy to choose from when you need some respite from the heat and a midday break; some can even work as meal substitutes, while others are best enjoyed post-dinner. 

Let’s look at Italy’s top frozen treats. 

1. Granita
2. Sorbetto
3. Gelato(and Focaccia con Gelato)
4. Affogato
5. Semifreddo
6. Grattachecca
7. Limoncello