Venice · gelato
La Mela Verde
La Mela Verde has the clearest on-site production claim of any historic-centre candidate found, from an independent trade-press source rather than the shop's own marketing, plus a named owner with a specific career story.
What we know
- Named owner-maker Davide Venier, who left hotel work to open the shop in 2009, per Gambero Rosso International
- On-site laboratory confirmed: "In 30 square meters, laboratory included, Davide produces much more" – direct production claim, not just a marketing description
- Stated seasonal-ingredient focus, e.g. strawberries only in season, per Gambero Rosso International
- Specific named flavours with real ingredient detail: crema al cocco, cioccolato bianco e mandorle, caramello e ricotta con pistacchio siciliano (per ConGelato)
- Produces beyond gelato on the same small footprint – Sicilian brioche col tuppo, granitas, affogato – consistent with a genuine small workshop rather than a scaled retail operation
- Status
- open
- Address
- Fondamenta de l'Osmarin, 4977/A, 30122 Venezia (historic centre – Castello, near San Marco); a second, separate branch operates in Zelarino, via Castellana 105e, on the mainland
- Maker
- Davide Venier, owner – previously worked in major Venetian hotels before opening the shop
- Opened
- 2009
- Last checked
- 2026-08-21
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