Despite the increasing abundance of conspiracy theories, the last place one would expect to hear one is in a quaint, family-owned gelateria. Egidio Pagliotta, however, will sincerely insist to anyone within earshot that his business is under threat from the Spanish government, who are apparently opposed to the sale of chemical-free ice cream.

Whether the political ramifications of Egidio’s sorbet and ice cream products are real or imagined, there can be no doubt as to the integrity of the claim that all his products are entirely free of additives and coloring. Gelateria Pagliotta also offers great variety in terms of milk-free and sugar-free alternatives, not to mention the great selection of desserts in general. Expect an enticing display of pastries, cakes and biscuits, alongside the typical ice creams, sorbets, frozen yogurts, milkshakes and smoothies, which all benefit from three generations of family experience in the trade.