I'm surprised at the quality of the restaurants and cafes in this area. A discussion with a stranger about coffee and hazelnut gelato led me here, as well as a few other gems that I've discovered over my week in as the locals call it "The Upper Valley"

Amazing! Favorite flavors are dark chocolate, coconut & any of the berry flavors! The hot chocolate (only available in Winter :( sadly) & espresso are decadent, even more so when you try it with a scoop of gelato added, like sweet cream or custard or caramel flavors. Owner trained in Italy. Made fresh from scratch daily. They open at 10:30... More

At 10 p.m. on a Saturday, there aren't that many choices left - but everything we tasted, and had, was fantastic. Skip the dessert in your restaurant, go here instead!

Morano Gelato opened about five years ago, as a small booth in the back of another restaurant. It quickly became a local favorite, because the Gelato is outstanding and flavorful. In this new expanded location, right next to the movie theater, they have room for about a dozen flavors, made fresh every day. Loads of people stop by on a... More

LOVE this place! They are always changing up the flavors and using local resources as they make some of the best gelato I've ever had. Morano's is always busy no matter what time of day you walk in.

The gelato was superb as was the expresso. What a lovely shop! It literally sparkles and smiling faces greet you to serve the "heaven on earth" gelato made right on site using traditional methods. If you are traveling or en route anywhere in the area, this shop and its gelato is worthy of scheduling a wonderful trip diversion. There is... More

Stopped in for a sweet lunch and was ever so happy we did! Not only does Morano Gelato serve the best gelato this side of Sicily, but they also have a variety of hot and cold beverages, including hot chocolate Italian style and, of course, espresso, along with sandwiches and other Italian goods. All beautifully displayed, the gelato choices were... More

I love the bold flavors, and the ever-changing variety keeps us coming back. This brand is going places.

Wonderful gelato. Terrific charm and service! In the heart of Hanover and a must in go. Skip the dessert at your restaurant and try this. My daughters and I loved it.