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Berthillon a une énorme réputation au niveau de sa crème glacé. Ne vous faites pas avoir par les autres autour qui nagent sur son nom comme "les cornet berthillon", ce ne sont pas le Berthillon qui est juste au coin. Berthillon fait beaucoup plus que juste de la glace. Beaucoup de pâtisserie, gâteau et plusieurs autres choses. Il y a aussi un petit café. Mais j'y étais pour la glace. Un bon cornet sucré 3 boules. Rien d'extraordinaire pour moi, chocolat, vanille et noisette. La glace a la noisette contient des noix à l'intérieur. La glace était parfaitement molle et je comprends l'attente. La goût est juste sublime. Je n'ai jamais goûté de glace de ce genre avant, ça vaut vraiment le détour!
Wow so good! Must try, must come back again! Flavors were interesting and unique; not overpriced; flavors were robust. We tried the Rum and Raisin - very rummed raisin so in case you don't like it too boozy many it's not for you. Date and Nuts - YUM. The island has several Berthillon which can be confusing, make sure you make it all the way towards the end for this ice cream shop.
I've been trying to get to this little walk up ice cream stand for years. I finally made it! It is on a small street about a 10 minute walk from Notre Dame. They serve both ice cream and sorbet in cones or cups. The basic flavors were available as well as some unique ones. My daughter had chocolate which was very rich. I had the chocolate mendanti which is chocolate with nuts and fruits. It's based on a cake. It was very good. The cones are a little small. The queue moved fast.
Berthillon is both the most famous ice cream maker in Paris and the most famous destination on the Île Saint-Louis, that other island in the Seine east of Île de la Cité. They have a to-go shop, but it is worth taking time to stop in at their salon de thé next door. A pot of tea comes with a scoop of ice cream and two small sweets, but a full three-scoop dish allows one to try more of their unique flavors, like prune and Armagnac, marron glacé (candied chestnut) and rum, or the perfect French vanilla.
Berthillon was on my bucket list of places to try on my recent trip to Paris, and I'm so glad that I made the special trip out to Île Saint Louis. I was a bit intimidated by the line out the door; however, it moved faster than expected, and getting to sitting down in this posh ice cream parlor was absolutely worth it. Berthillon offers an assortment of ice cream and sorbets that are perfect for mixing and matching. I selected the pear sorbet because I've never seen that flavor on a menu before and paired it with the salted butter caramel ice cream. The pear flavor was sublime--imagine a canned pear, but way better. It paired perfectly with the rich and smooth salted butter caramel ice cream. My friends opted for the fig and melon flavors and were just as pleased with their choices. The whole experience felt like a nostalgic trip back in time and made eating ice cream feel like a luxury experience.
Before my first ever visit to Paris, a friend recommended I go to Berthillon for ice cream. I managed to not make it here over 2 visits, but the 3rd time is the charm and I finally got to try this famous ice cream on Île Saint-Louis. Do not be deceived by the empty storefront that is across the street, as I was when I walked up to the darkened windows and felt so much despair until my partner turned me around to see the very much open ice cream shop just across the way. (Not sure what this other space is, if it's a former space or a planned future space.) There is a walk-up line and then next door a sit-down cafe, so you can choose your experience. We lucked out and happened upon Berthillon when there wasn't a huge line, although the crowd outside did worry me at first -- it was a crowd of people just enjoying their ice cream outside on a nice day and not queuing to buy it. Berthillon has a lot of unique flavors that I don't see much elsewhere, and I really really relished my pear and strawberry scoops (which I believe may both actually be sorbets and not ice creams?). Strawberry is one of my classic favorites but I don't get it much out and about unless I trust they will have that real strawberry fruity essence and Berthillon certainly delivered. EXACTLY what I was hoping it would be after a long and unseasonably warm day, much like the pear was as well. It was just so so refreshing, I was thinking about my Berthillon treat long after we left and I'm so grateful I was finally able to visit after 10 years of waiting.
An incredible ice cream and sorbet spot that's always busy, right in the center of Paris. If you're looking for the best ice cream and sorbet around, you've found it here. It's a classic place that has been around for ages, and deserves to be. There's absolutely always a line out the door, and it's completely warranted. The main part of the shop is essentially just a walk up, and there's also a second room now that had table service. The design and ambiance is upscale traditional, with beautiful wooden walls. The staff is extremely friendly and let you take your time, even when they're busy. They have an extensive list of extremely high quality flavors that are all delicious. From fruity flavors like grapefruit to rich caramels and nuts, they've really mastered it all. Everything is so flavorful, creamy, and smooth, and absolutely not too sweet. Scoops are small, but prices are reasonable for the quality. I make sure to always swing by whenever I can, and you should too!
Caramel nougatine... mic drop. Amazing. The caramel flavor was exquisite and pronounced. Chunks of nougatine added a subtle crunchy nutty texture and was a perfect compliment to the burnt (in a good way) caramel flavor. The French know their flavors and how to bring out the best from high quality ingredients. Berthillon makes amazing ice cream and is not to be missed. Do yourself a favor and grab a cone, walk over to the adjacent Seine river, and take it all in. read more
Amazing ice cream! Definitely worth a visit. As others have mentioned there are other restaurants selling "Berthillion" ice cream and I don't know if they are legit or not. But we went to the original location. You'll know you're at the right now because there's a like outside. Flavors that we tried included: chocolate, strawberry, nougat, apricot, and passion fruit. All flavors were great! I wish I had a chance to try all their flavors. They rotate flavors so if something is there one day, it might be there the next. And fortunately, they have a sign with flavors in English. The cone is also tasty. read more
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I looked up Spoon University's list of must-eat desserts in Paris and Berthillon was part of the list! I was lucky to have not been stuck in a long line. I opted for just a scoop of salted caramel in a cone. The gelato was sweet and creamy, with a lot of salted caramel flavor packed into it. Berthillon seems to have multiple locations throughout Paris, so make sure to keep an eye out for them/research beforehand where they are! read more
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Worth standing in line at this institution in ice cream. My family has been coming for 18 years and it's still as delicious as I remembered from childhood. Today, I ordered two scoops, one chocolate and vanilla. There's a tea room next door that they have, and next time we visit I'm definitely going to make reservations! read more
3 years ago
Love this ice cream place! Such unique flavors and so many to choose from. My favorites are the salted caramel and raspberry rose. Great service as well. read more
4 years ago
Great ice cream and fantastic service!! Can't get better ice cream anywhere!! The mango made me swoon!!! read more
Why 5 stars? Because it's possibly the best ice cream I've had in my life. --- --- --- I've long been a huge advocate for Bi Rite Creamery in San Francisco as being home to the best ice cream in the world... but I they have company with Berthillon. We stopped here on the Fat Tire Bike Tour, which made the Fat Tire Bike Tour even more amazing than it already was. I definitely would have come here on my own, because the reviews were so great, but stopping on the tour was perfect! This is a very short review for a place I declare as the best or 2nd best ice cream I've ever had, but I'm short and to the point with this: Order the caramel. Do not even consider not ordering the caramel. If you read this and then decide to not order the caramel, remember that you did this to yourself. Ironically, the Salted Caramel is my go-to order at Bi-Rite in SF. For anyone reading this review who has had both of these gems from opposite sides of the world, I'd love to know which you like more! read more
4 years ago
On a quiet afternoon, I stopped at Berthillon which was across the street from my hotel. There were a few people in line but not like I had seen for several days. I asked the woman for 2 scoops of banana in a cup using both French and English to indicate two. They were out of the banana so I went with the noisette. When I went to give her the money, she gave me change back. She had given me one scoop not the two I ordered and she said I had overpaid her. I took the change and walked a bit away and ate the ice cream. It was good but it was ice cream taht I didn't think was anything special. I'd rather have some gelato from here or any of the ice cream I had with dessert in restaurants in Paris. It was a disappointment. read more
7 years ago
My French sources tell me that this family owned ice cream joint is the real deal and they are absolutely right. In business since 1954, Berthillon has steadily built its reputation as the premier destination for superb quality ice cream and sorbets, winning fans over with an extensive range of flavours. Indeed with more than 30 flavours on the wall, it wasn't easy to choose. Fruit based flavours dominate, in addition to the perennial favorites : mint, chocolate, chocolate chip, and vanilla. Other exotic options include liquor/ liqueur infused versions such as rum and raisin, pina colada or cassis sorbet. We ordered several to try and they were all extremely delightful, the happy product of an accomplished glacier using top notch all natural ingredients. The success of Berthillon has inspired many lookalikes in the vicinity. Hold your excitement and patiently walk past the first ice cream shop you see until you find this Berthillon shop sign at this address. A truly worthwhile stop for exceptional ice cream. read more
What else can be said about this place besides the fact that 5 stars isn't enough. I'm not a ice cream fan...(don't shoot) BUT the ice cream at berthillon is out of this world. The butter scotch or the salted caramel is the best also the only one I tried but it's so creamy and delicious it's nothing like baskin robins or Ben and jerrys this is some premium ice cream. I've been twice and will come back again and again. If you're in the neighbourhood walk on down this way you won't be disappointed. read more
Um yes, the best ice cream in the world. We had: - salted butter caramel - pistachio - pear - passion fruit - chocolate - mandarin One scoop of each in three cones. No regrets - considering the scoops are relatively small compared to American standards. This is one place where I wished they have bigger servings. Although the flavors are truly amazing, I want more! The fruits really had the best flavors. They tasted original, fresh (even frozen), and truly dynamic. It really will make you say "wow" out loud. Cash only! Interestingly, many stores on Île Saint Louis advertise as serving Berthillon ice cream. From first walking across the bridge, you'll see a line for the ice cream as part of a larger restaurant. This is not the original store location. Keep walking and try to follow Google Maps. But even Google Maps is incorrect... it'll lead you to the intersection, but the store has yellow awning and is on an adjacent street from the map directions. Look around! The store will be an independent storefront. read more
7 years ago
Reputed to have one of the "best ice cream in the world," I found my experience to fall short when I went there this summer. I ordered two scoops (yuzu yogurt and rum raisin), which was a hefty 5 euros, and both turned out icy! Sadly, I find Berthillon to be expensive and over-hyped: there are plenty of other ice cream shops out there that are much better in Paris, so unless you just want to say you've been to Berthillon, try elsewhere. read more
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HANDS DOWN THE BEST ICE CREAM I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! This place serves both sorbet and ice cream. They have some really interesting sorbet flavors, such as pear, grapefruit, melon, and many more. I went for a scoop of grapefruit flavored sorbet and a scoop of praline nuts ice cream. The flavor of the grapefruit tastes completely organic and real! The ice cream was also amazing and came with actual nuts! It was the perfect combination! And the texture was HEAVEN! Words cannot describe how delicious their ice cream is. This place is a MUST visit if you're in Paris! Staff was super helpful by letting us know which flavor combination goes well together and allowing us to take our time to decide. read more
Berthillon was another must-visit when planning the itinerary, but after visiting this shop, I think its hype is well deserved, although a bit too sweet for my taste. While the flavors change on a daily basis, I think the charm to Berthillon is the amazing mix of flavors and how each ice cream brings out a unique burst of fruits or sweetness that you would have never expected. The texture of the ice cream was more chalky than creamy, but it definitely tasted unique and freshly made just a few hours prior. Food: 5 stars Cost: 4 stars Service: 4 stars read more
7 years ago
Some of the best sorbet I've ever had. I got a half liter of the pineapple and basil sorbet *kisses hand* sounds like a weird mix but it was life changing. read more
I was told that Berthillon ice cream is the best in the world. That's setting the bar pretty high. Cup pricing is 3 euros for a single scoop, 5 euros for two scoops, or 6 for 3 scoops. I went with 2 scoops, pistachio and cappuccino. Both the pistachio and cappuccino were incredibly creamy and each of the flavors was extremely intense. The pistachio ice cream was filled with pistachio nuts and tasted amazing. I loved the strong cappuccino flavor as well from the cappuccino ice cream. If your looking for high quality ice cream at a reasonable price you will not be disappointed with Berthillon. I don't know if it's the best in the world, but it's certainly up there. read more
7 years ago
Located on the quaint Ile Saint Louis is the famous Berthillon ice cream shoppe. A visit to Paris would be amiss without trying the creamy deliciousness that they create. I paid Berthillon a visit my last night in Paris. I decided on a cone with two flavors: the miel et lait and the marron et rhum. The miel et lait-milk and honey- was creamy and light with bites of honeycomb mixed in. It was amazing. However, the marron et rhum- chestnut and rum- blew it away. Super decadent with bites of marron paste, this was the dreamiest, Frenchest of flavors. I highly recommend! Make sure you bring cash as this location does not accept credit cards for the take away. There is a tea room where you can sit an enjoy, but the best way to enjoy this treat is to grab a cone and walk around. read more
8 years ago
To be thought of being the best ice cream in the world by travelers is definitely something to live up to. With high expectations we stood in line behind the 20 folks ahead of us waiting to be swept off our feet. I had to remind myself we were not in the US where samples are freely given out so I picked the flavors as properly as I could. A scoop was insanely small so two was a no-brainer. With the 15e credit card limit, my kids happily indulged with all the scoops they wanted as well. I ended up with PISTACHIO and PRALINE on a waffle cone. Verdict? No single vein of regret in my body. I promise these two are the top flavors to try here. I never had pistachio this good (yes, the best yet) and even the praline was outstanding. Applause! read more
Hands down best ice cream in Paris. My bf and I probably ate at least 10 scoops of Berthillon ice cream because they had so many flavors. Their fruit sorbets are divine. Cheaper to buy multiple scoops and probably at nearby shops just on the same street as the original location. Oftentimes the other locations offer more flavors. read more
Made a special trip out to Berthillon after attempting to walk up Notre Dame. A small ice cream shop which also sells other confectionaries which we didn't sample. Was a bit pricey since all you get is a small scoop for about 4.5 Euros. One good thing is that they don't charge you more for a cone. I ordered the gianduja noisettes along with the praline amaretto. Both super tasty but the praline amaretto took home the trophy. The two scoops go quickly and I did contemplate whether or not to order a few more scoops to eat as we walked back to the subway. I did see a different menu off to the side which offered a wider selection of flavors but none that were being featured for the day. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip and would recommend searching for them if you're visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. read more
2 years ago
Sooooooo good! Best ice cream in France! We asked where to get our glace fix, and everyone said Berthillon! We first tried it at a restaurant, but had the chance to walk to the real place here when we were nearby coming from Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame. As you can see from my photo, there were so many flavors! I asked the very nice scooper about many and she was very helpful with descriptions and translating. She even let us taste the salted butter caramel (exceptional extraordinary favor since samples are not the forte here). I ended up with a cone of salted butter caramel and peach sorbet. My mom chose vanilla and salted butter caramel. Each double scoop cone is 5 euros flat. When I ate Berthillon elsewhere, I tried the passionfruit and vanilla. Everything is amazing and delicious, but there is something tangy, sweet and sour about the passionfruit that drew me in. The vanilla has the real vanilla beans in it. You must try this ice cream and if you can, come here to have more options! read more
This place has so much hype as the best ice cream place in Paris. I went all the way across Paris to try this place, and I was pretty disappointed. It might've been because I didn't have the right flavors. I was hoping for a lighter dessert because I had eaten so many pastries already, so I got the yuzu yogurt and strawberry sorbet. Try the actually ice cream if you come! Maybe it will be better. read more
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When I asked our friend where we should eat in Paris he immediately exclaimed "Berthillon Glacier, you must get ice cream from Barthillon Glacier!". He was right: this is some of the best ice cream I have ever had! We had the chance to enjoy an ice cream cone from Berthillon Glacier our first night in Paris. During our evening Fat Tire Bike Tour we parked our bikes on the bridge and walked over to the ice cream stand. The line was a bit long, but it moves quickly. The stand is cash only so be sure to bring euros. There were about ten flavors to choose from ranging from chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistaccio, coffee, etc. as well as sorbet. I decided on the caramel and was not disappointed! The ice cream was so light and creamy! Berthillon Glacier is a must if you are visitng Paris! read more
I've been to Berthillon twice now and was really stoked for my second visit. I feel less strongly about the place now than I did a month ago, but I would still recommend it without hesitation. The place is tiny and pretty cute, a literal hole in the wall, with nowhere to sit and enjoy your ice cream. The hole is manned by one worker, who, based on my two trips, is probably not too friendly. I wouldn't ask for samples, that's for sure. You choose between a "simple" and a "patissier" cone - basically, standard or waffle. I've tried both and I'm sure they're both fine ordinarily, but on my second visit, my patissier cone was stale. It doesn't matter how good your ice cream is if you put it in a bad cone. This was one of the worst I've had, and I peeled most of it into the trash like it was wet cardboard. You then choose your number of scoops and flavors. The scoops are really tiny, so if you're used to American portions I would suggest at least three. Three is probably equivalent to a full-sized scoop at home - they're really doled out by a melon baller. They're cute, which is an advantage, but I suppose bigger portions wouldn't hurt. I've spewed a lot of criticism so far, but the ice cream is truly remarkable. The texture is smooth and creamy yet wonderfully light, and the flavors are strong but do not rely on excesses of sugar. I think I actually prefer the fruit flavors to everything else - I've tried passionfruit, mango, and strawberry, and all three were bloomed with the pure essence of the fruits they were meant to deliver. They were crisp and refreshing and absolutely wonderful. I also love the caramel, with its browned taste and restrained sweetness. The ginger caramel, however, is the least of the flavors I've tried - the ginger is just overpowering. No other complaints, though. The hazelnut was just right, as was the luscious tiramisu. Even the vanilla was more than vanilla. I doubt I will ever come to Paris without stopping by Berthillon, but it pains me that the place is inconsistent when I can visit at most once every two to five years. The awful cone and the less than pleasant scoop of ginger caramel on my most recent pilgrimage left me very disappointed. I hope that my next trip will restore my faith in Berthillon. read more
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29-31 rue Saint-Louis en l'Île
75004 Paris
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4ème, Île de la Cité/Île Saint Louis
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01 43 54 31 61
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