Gelateria Scimmia Factory, Naples

Gelato, which is Italian ice cream or sorbet, is a delightful aspect of life in Italy. Naples proudly claims to be the birthplace of gelato and boasts some excellent gelato shops.

In reality, Scimmia Factory originates from one of Italy's oldest gelato shops called "La Gelateria Della Scimmia." This gelateria was established in 1922 in Taranto by Michele Monacelli, with another branch opening its doors in Naples in 1933. Three generations of the Monacelli family have been raised with a deep passion for crafting gelato, and this passion eventually found its home in Rome with Luca Monacelli and his grandson Michele. Many decades have passed since the family patriarch and the founder of the gelateria first experimented with chilling cream using a mixture of ice and salt, but the store's commitment to quality and the finest ingredients remains unchanged.

The philosophy of Scimmia Factory places great importance on making gelato in a carapina, which is a steel gelato maker that results in a smoother and creamier gelato. However, Scimmia Factory offers more than just gelato; you can also expect yogurt, semifreddi (a semi-frozen dessert), and freshly blended fruit juices. What sets the Monacelli "method" apart is their dedication to developing new recipes and experimenting with a wide range of raw materials.