Best of Boston

2001 Best Ice Cream

Toscanini’s

Toscanini’s understands that life can be as simple as vanilla and chocolate or as complicated as burnt caramel or gingersnap molasses. Whatever your philosophical fancy, this heavenly ice cream parlor will whet your palate with its downright dazzling roster of original flavors. Where else can you find such sophisticated permutations as saffron ice cream or cucumber sorbet?

899 Main St., Cambridge, 617-491-5877, tosci.com/