The Best Gelato in Toronto

I could bet you’re looking for the best gelato or Italian ice cream spot to hit up in Toronto right now.

Whether you’re looking for an afternoon snack to satisfy your sweet cravings, or you’re looking for a delicious gelato shop to hang out with your friends after dinner, we’ve got you covered.

Or perhaps you’re a tourist or visitor on the hunt for the best dessert places in Toronto.

Fret not!

We’re going to give you a list of the best gelato places in Toronto that you won’t regret.

From many delicious flavours to choose from such as Rocky Rocher, Pistachio, and even intense Asian flavors like Durian, you’re going to leave each gelato joint feeling happy, joyful, and fully satisfied with your choices.

Here are the best gelato in Toronto that you must try today!

 

1. Death in Venice

Source: Yelp

If it’s your first time having a gelato in Toronto and you want to fulfil your sweet cravings, then we recommend going to Death in Venice as your first choice.

This place serves a list of over 50 interesting and irresistible flavours that changes seasonally.

A must-try flavour is their famous Ricotta Lemon Rosemary. This flavour combination is surprisingly perfect and goes well together. We guarantee you’ll love this creamy light gelato texture.

Another one you won’t be disappointed with is their Pistachio Baklava Yogurt. For you pistachio and baklava lovers out there, this gelato is THE one for you!

 

2. Ed’s Real Scoop

Source: Yelp

One of the best gelato places in Toronto is Ed’s Real Scoop – serious, it’s the real deal!

They have several different locations in Toronto including The Beaches, Leslieville, Roncesvalles, and one in Lakeshore Blvd West.

If you want to hit up their original spot, we recommend going to The Beaches.

You can’t go wrong with their Pistacio (yeah, Pistacio gelato is one of the best), Burnt Marshmallow, and Mango Sorbet.

Heck, you can’t go wrong with any of their flavours because they’re all creamy and will feel ultra-smooth inside your mouth.

If you happen to be there during the Fall, don’t miss out on their special – the Pumpkin gelato! You pumpkin spice fans will love this one!

 

3. Dolce Gelato

They’ve got your gelato cravings covered at a few different locations including the Danforth Ave, College Street and Kensington Market.

With over 30 different flavours to choose from, served on either a plain, sugar, or waffle cone, it will sure be a hard decision to make.

The great thing is you can always ask them for a sample and try out their different flavours before you commit to one or two.

You really can’t go wrong with something as simple as Hazelnut or Mango. It’s what we order when the decision is hard.

If you want to find out what’s good about this café, check out our Dolce Gelato in-depth review here.

 

4. Kekou

Source: Yelp

Not only does this place serve yummy gelato in Asian flavours, but they offer bubble tea as well!

So, if you’re a big fan of gelato and bubble tea (let’s be real, who isn’t?), then this spot is the perfect gelato place for you to hit up in Toronto!

Speaking of bubble tea, we also got you covered for the best bubble tea shops near you in Toronto. You’ll be glad we mentioned these top spots!

Now, if you’re here for just the gelato, we recommend the Almond Tofu, Milk Tea, and Vietnamese Coffee! These flavours are popular because they’re really THAT good!

And for you durian fans out there, you’ll have to try their Durian gelato! We promise you this will not only smell GOOD, but it will taste GOOD too! 😊

 

5. Bar Ape Gelato

Source: Yelp

Looking for some soft-serve gelato to satisfy your sweet tooth for the night?

Head on over to Bar Ape Gelato!

Their gelato is super creamy and soft – you’ll want to keep coming back for more!

We recommend flavors from their Gelato Bar (everyday flavours) such as raspberry, hazelnut chocolate, and pistachio. We also recommend trying flavours from their Feature Bar, which changes on a weekly basis. These are some special flavours you don’t want to miss out on!

This place only opens during the Spring and Summer, so go ahead and dig your head into as many gelato flavours as you can before Fall and Winter comes around.

 

6. Piccolina Gelato

Source: Yelp

Head on over to Piccolina and try one of their specially handmade Italian gelatos on a cone. They also offer soft-serve if you’re a fan of soft-serve ice cream.

Here is what one detailed Yelp reviewer had to say about this gelato place:

“I’m not a gelato connoisseur but this is probably the best gelato I’ve had in Toronto as of yet. Their flavours pack a punch and their portions are relatively generous. Gelato from Piccolina is definitely a must have on a hot summer day walking through King West.

Overall I tried the Limone, Dulce De Leche, Strachiatella and Pistachio. The Limone is perfect for people who love that sour flavour. It was not too lemony but it was very tart, but not so much as to make your lips pucker.

The Dulce De Leche had a light caramel flavour, and it was not too overwhelming or sweet, which was very nice.

The Strachiatella was probably my least favourite, but by no fault of Piccolina. It was very creamy and rich and had chocolate pieces throughout the gelato, but a bit lacking in depth for my desires.

In contrast the Pistachio was easily the best flavour I tried. It had a subtle nutty tone in the beginning, a creamy mid-note and the end note packed a very nutty pistachio flavour (as if you had just finished eating a pistachio yourself, but with more cream!). It was very complex and they perfectly replicated a pistachio is a creamy and cold format and it was an absolute delight.”

 

7. Hollywood Gelato

Source: Yelp

If you’re looking for smooth, rich and creamy gelato packed with loads of sweetness and flavour, then we recommend hitting up Hollywood Gelato.

This is the go-to gelato place in Toronto if you’re on your cheat-day looking to treat yourself to something AMAZING! Yep, you deserve it!

You can literally choose any gelato flavour from their menu and you won’t regret it. But to help you make your decision, we highly recommend you to try these ones here:

• Rocky Rocher or Hazel Nut (you’ll love this if you’re a hazel nut or Nutella fan)
• Pistachio
• Reese Peanut Butter (Ouuu, heavenly!!)
• Creme Caramel
• KeyLime Pie

 

8. Ice ‘n Cake

Source: Yelp

Treat yourself to a European experience at Ice ‘N Cake shop located at Shop at Don Mills.

This is one of our favorite go-to gelato joints because they offer more than just gelato. They serve croissants, pies, and savoury crepes. They also serve cold and hot drinks if you’re up for that too.

What a nice treat to have during the warm weather, even in the wintertime, after walking around the shops at Don Mills.

Our favorite flavours are Hazel Nut and Pistacio! This is the perfect combo, and we recommend you picking one up today!

 

9. Lola’s Gelato

Source: Yelp

This is a sweet spot you must hit up if you’re in Etobicoke.

If you’re not a fan of super sweet ice cream or gelato, then this place is right for you!

You can’t go wrong with flavors like their Butter Pecan, Ferrero Rocher, Pistachio, Tiramisu, and Vanilla Bean.

They also offer vegan and dairy free options which include lemon sorbet, Dark Chocolate, and Hazelnut made with oat milk.

If you’re looking to celebrate a friend’s birthday that’s coming up, don’t hesitate to pick up a gelato birthday cake from them. Your gelato-lover friend will probably finish the entire cake on their own. Yup, it’s THAT good!