Oh boy! This place is simply great. You can try any flavors you want before getting it so what…read morecould go wrong ??? I was very happy I found this place!

Sempre quando vou no Shopping Leblon, compro o sorvete de brigadeiro. Bem cremoso, o brigadeiro não…read moreé muito doce e dá um toque especial ao sorvete. Meu esposo sempre pede o sorvete grego com pedaços de frutas. Ele sempre sai satisfeito. Recomendo as lojas na Dias Ferreira, 147 ou no Shopping Leblon.

As one of Rio de Janeiro's more popular Ice Cream chains since 1988, Mil Frutas Café focuses on…read moreseasonal Fruits and variety, but storage prone to melting and re-freezing compromises textures in comparison to other nearby concepts such as Vero while service is both dismissive and unfriendly.

My favorite ice cream chain in Brazil. Try fig with mascarpone and Marron Glace and you won't…read moreregret it

Italian owned at the heart of Ipanema, Vero Gelato Italiano utilizes only natural Ingredients to…read moreproduce a vast array of Ice Creams and Sorbets with three flavors in a sizable cup costing less than $3USD. Known as Brazil's only Gelateria accredited by the Accademia della Gelateria Italiana, and also popular for Pizza and Coffee, it is immediately upon entry to Rua Visc. de Pirajá thay guests are greeted warmly, a variety of flavors spread across two cases from which sampling is encouraged. Varying flavors daily, classics such as Pistachio and Coffee showing off smooth textures and a relatively small amount of Sugar, it was after tasting both Caju and Avocado that an over-filled cup was chosen, Dulce de Leche predictably a lot like Caramel while Rum-Pineapple-Amaretto improved upon America's "Rum Raisin" with Almond Liqueur and went well bite-for-bite against Romeu e Julieta comprising Cream Cheese plus Guava.

For tastebud adventure seekers, they have dijon mustard gelato (I was not a fan)…read more They didn't have yogurt gelato (my favorite) on the occasion I visited. I couldn't help wishing Vero were Bacio di latte (it wasn't). In sum, a fine gelato choice just blocks from the beach in Ipanema but nothing I could get too excited about!

Cute little side shop with coffee, ice cream, desserts and other snacks. Hey also offered some…read moresavory tapiocas if you're looking for a meal. Service was friendly and prices were reasonable. The coffee was good and it came with a tiny cookie which was delicious. Their dessert case had a good variety but they looked a little sad and droopy. Maybe the turnover rate was slow or the cakes were a little old but they didn't look quite that appetizing although I'm sure the flavor would be good. I would like to stop and try the tapioca next time. They looked like they had some interesting combinations, like beringela and tomate (eggplant and tomato). They don't have any bathrooms except for the employee, but if you ask them kindly they'll let you use it. They have wifi but you'll have to ask for the password. Seating consists of a few patio tables and a few inside tables. It's quite a small space.

Yum! Lots of places have gelato but this place goes all out with the waffle and delicious toppings…read more One of my favorite is the Affogato. If you love gelato and you love espresso but can't decide which one to get, just try the Affogato which combines them both. It's a delicious Italian treat that is sometimes hard to find but its on the menu here. Serves with a delicious topping of Chantilly cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, presentation is quite elegant in an elegant martini glass!

This has become my morning go-to café. Cute and small, Bica Da Rainha offers early morning bites,…read morelike coffee, freshly made pão de queijo, omelets, tapioca, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Located just a block and a half from the beach, it's a lovely place to stop for a tea or coffee and pair it with one of their homemade cakes. On some days you can even find the gluten-free corn bolo. Milkshake and gelato lovers can rejoice here too, Bica offers a menu of sweet treats.

I would like to give Venchi a higher rating because the ice cream is delicious, particularly if you…read morelike rich chocolate. However the service, especially in this particular branch is so painfully slow. I would chose to go to Momo's just to avoid the long line at Venchi. Today's line wasn't even that bad, just one family and one single person in front of us. It must have taken 15-20 mins to get the orders taken and then you have to queue for getting the ice cream after! The single person in front of us, an obvious Brazilian was even getting impatient. I ordered a medium ice cream (2 flavors) on a cone and a chocolate bar. They have quite a collection of candies and chocolate bars on display and while waiting in a line that doesn't move, it's easy to pick up a few more things to make it worth it. The prices are higher than other gelato shops but the quality is good. We tried the cappuccino and nougatine which was a delicious combination and the cone was scrumptious. The ladies behind the counter looked like novices, they couldn't break change, they had trouble scooping the ice cream and they took forever to figure things out. It's good ice cream but not worth the hassle. I'd try another branch next time, since they have them all over.

I enjoying trying out new ice cream places, and this is a chocolate lovers place. Their main…read moreflavors are all chocolate based, and a rich chocolate mix. The Italian shop in Ipanema is spacious and offers all their other chocolate products besides the ice cream. A small for which is only one flavor is R$12, which is on the pricier end, as in other locations for this same price, you can get at least two flavors. A top favorite is the Cremino mix -- chocolate with hazelnut. All really smooth textures. I find them to be more on the pricier end, and not being able to get two flavors for this price (I feel it helps when I can cut the rich chocolate flavor with a lighter fruit flavor) I usually tend to pick other locations over this one. BUT, I still recommend people to try them, cause many do enjoy them. Italian brand with many locations worldwide and one large store in Ipanema worth a visit.