Hot take: Ice cream in Austin is surprisingly mid and I have been deprived up until my very recent…read morediscovery of this place. I know many Austinites have an undying loyalty to a local ice cream chain but it simply does not compare to Gelato Paradiso (unless you're my husband and can't get enough of Mexican vanilla). The pistachio gelato is intensely nutty, perfectly smooth, and easily my favorite. The raspberry is a close second - packed with fruity flavor and the texture is somehow thick n creamy despite being a sorbet. It'll be hard for me to peel away from these two options, but samples of the dark chocolate and salted caramel were also so good. Ask for two flavors if you can't decide, the servers are happy to help. Not a ton of seating/standing options but there are benches right outside. Love the little window that lets us peek into the kitchen where the magic is made. Shoutout Baldinucci Pizza Romana forever and ever for introducing me to the wonderful Gelato Paradiso! Will be back for lots more this summer!

Absolutely LOVED this place! Came here for the first time with out of town guests…read more I was so happy they had dairy free options for me. It tastes rich and authentic. Super creamy and they had so many flavor options. I got the chocolate and strawberry dairy free. My husband got vanilla and our nephew got cookies and cream. They all loved theirs. I got the small and it was still such a good portion. However they didn't offer us to sign up for rewards and we spend over $30 on ice cream. They said they couldn't use that purchase towards points so that was a bummer. Otherwise a great time and will be back! It's so delish.

Dolce Neve was such a delightful dessert experience. Dessert is my Achilles heel, however, gelato…read moreis my kryptonite. This was my first time at Dolce Neve. It is a small gelato shop with a very homey feel. One of the owners of a gelato shot in Italy told me that the best gelato was not visible where you see gelato but covered in metal containers. Quite honestly, this is the first gelato shop I have seen Texas where their gelato was covered with metal containers. Thus, my curiosity had already been peaked by the viewing of the gelato metal containers. Like most gelato shops I was allowed a few samples. Finally, I settled on two flavors - La Neve (custard with lemon zest) and organic pistachio, which were smooth and robust with flavor. This gelato was so enjoyable to eat. Dolce neve also serves ice cream pops, which looked super appealing. In addition, you can also purchase coffee. Prices are on the higher side, yet very worth the investment. Definitely looking forward to my next visit...

The quality is consistent. The goat cheese flavor is very…read morestrong. If goat cheese is your thing, you will love it.

The gelato consistency was thick -not runny. It was very filling and good serving portions…read more Overall, this gelato was so fulfilling and the space outside has a nice, comfortable ambiance. (The staff is friendly and patient (they let you try out different flavors!) Love it for a calm, hang out night (forgot to post this a while ago :| but I shall return since this was honestly so GOOD coming from someone who also likes the shops gati and frost gelato in austin)

95 degrees...Gelatoro...enough said! This hot weather had me craving some Gelato, so I yelped the…read moreclosest location nearby. Gelatoro is located in Hyde Park on 45th street (faces this direction) not Duval Road as the address implies. There is a small Gelato sign on Duval street, which ironically is on the side of Gelatoro. The building houses both Juiceland and Gelatoro. I purchased a non-dairy lemon and strawberry gelato (two of four dairy-free options). The gelato was refreshing and tasty simultaneously. Gelatoro features house-made gelato with rotating flavors and fan favorites including chocolate, blueberry chip, and strawberry. Their coffee and espresso options offerings may also include affogatos for a sugar rush. Bakery treats include cookies, bars and candy treats including Dubai chocolate. The cashier was very friendly offering me several samples needed for me to make my final selection. There is a small amount of free parking available to customers for Gelatoro. In addition, the gelato is reasonably priced. In general, gelato is better for you than ice cream and more dense. A nice treat for a sizzling hot day in Austin, TX...

I had such an uncomfortable experience at this gelato place. The server stared at us when we…read moreentered in and didn't have the manners to greet. However, there was another customer who entered and was warmly welcomed. My husband was trying to make a friendly conversation by asking if he's wearing a Boston cap. The response was extremely rude, "Its Barcelona" with an attitude face. I seriously question why these idiots work in customer service. What worsened the experience was when the gelato cup was ready, he tossed it on the counter rather than handing it over to me. Extremely disrespectful!!!!! Learn some manners and treat people with respect if you want to go anywhere in life!! Such an embarrassment for the business and a shame to witness. The girls at the other location were nice and warm unlike this one here! I will never return to this location ever again and I hope the management takes customer service and reviews more seriously!!

This is the spot for gelato!…read more Got the small cup (comes with two flavors) for approximately $7. I got the strawberry gelato and mango sorbet, and my was it heavenly Smooth quality texture, flavorful, and just so amazing. It is a bit pricey, but definitely worth it if you're able to treat yourself! Friendly service, relaxing ambiance, give them a try!

Absolutely loved this place. Great food and great vibe. It is downtown so parking is limited…read more The pasta was so creamy and pizza was amazing. Pizza had amazing texture and good amount sauce and toppings. Dessert was great with their tiramisu. Service was fantastic 10/10

I'm giving Numero28 two stars, and honestly, the only reason it gets two instead of one is because…read morethe service was genuinely good. Our server was fast and attentive, and I had no complaints about the service itself. We ordered the fried cheese ravioli, cacio e pepe, and bucatini all'amatriciana. The fried cheese ravioli was crispy, but otherwise pretty generic and didn't have much flavor. The cacio e pepe was creamy, and the tableside presentation of mixing it in the large cheese wheel was definitely a cool, but the actual pasta was incredibly bland. The bucatini was the same way: perfectly edible, but just remarkably bland. That was the biggest disappointment for me. The restaurant clearly puts a lot of effort into creating a trendy, fun atmosphere and making the food feel like an experience, but none of that really matters if the food itself doesn't have much flavor, like at all. The portions were average and would definitely fill you up, so I don't have an issue with the quantity. The problem was the value. We paid around $80 for an appetizer and two pasta dishes, including tip, and didn't order any drinks. At that price point, I expected considerably better. Both pasta dishes tasted closer to a mediocre frozen TV dinner than what I'd expect from freshly prepared Italian food at this price. The water also had a strange smell and taste, almost like old dishwater. I have no idea what caused it, but it was noticeable. It was also extremely hot inside. I understand that it's Texas and it was triple digits outside, but the restaurant honestly felt hotter than outside at times. It was somewhat loud too, but it's a small space, so I don't really fault them for that. Overall, the service was great, but the food simply wasn't worth the price. They do a good job making the restaurant feel trendy and fun, but for me, the actual food didn't live up to the presentation. I'd rather spend the same money at a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant where the food has real flavor. I wouldn't go back.

One of the BEST ice cream experiences I've had in a long time. So many vegan and gluten free…read moreoptions here, just take your time reading the bakery labels since some items are vegan and some are not, and they also offer gluten free selections. I tried the Thai Basil and Golden Milk ice cream tonight. No fuss about doing two flavors in a small cup, which I appreciated. Both were made with coconut milk and not overly sweet, really smooth and balanced. My hubby had the banana cinnamon affogato flight and said it was delicious. We also grabbed blueberry lemon loaf and coffee cake to go. The specialty drink menu also deserves a shout out. Sesame lattes, butterfly/pandan matcha, vegan caramel, orange espressos... everything sounded incredible. I will absolutely be back to try the vegan ice cream sandwich. Highly recommend. Parking: We got lucky with a spot in the small shared lot, but there is also street parking in the neighborhood.

Good ice cream as always. The cake is so moist and delicious…read more But I won't be coming back. It's a matter of principle. I'm ok with a mandatory tip, but you should be transparent about it. They tip themselves 15%, I didn't see a sign anywhere saying that. And on top of that, they are still asking for tip when you pay. You could have increased the price by 15% too? Why hide it as a separate line on the receipt?

BIG fan of this place. I love ice cream and I love unique flavors -- this place has both! They have…read moremultiple locations and this is the most south one, which is also a food truck. They're in an open gravel lot with plenty of parking and some wooden picnic tables where you can sit and eat. I had the chocolate jasmine flavor and the lychee raspberry as half scoops in a size medium (the minimum size where you can get half scoops). The chocolate was honestly a little weird with the jasmine in my opinion (I would have preferred regular vanilla jasmine, but was interesting to try). That said, the lychee raspberry is a knock out of the park -- absolutely LOVED it! It's the perfect combo of sweet from the lychee with just a bit of tang from the raspberry, and the chunks of lychee in it are absolutely delicious. It was like $8 including tax for the medium so it's not cheap, but it's a good sized cup. They also sell larger sizes (like by the pint I think), and chocolate with interesting flavors that is award-winning, so lots to try! The lady working there seemed hot/tired that day, but she was nice. The ambiance outside is also nice, as long as it's not too hot, since those picnic tables can end up being directly in the sun depending on the time of day and it is HOT. There is a tree there though that sometimes provides shade.

I have tried Kessho chocolate back in Chicago at a local matcha store so I was excited to see that…read morethere were physical store locations in Austin. I placed a pick up order online for gelato and was surprised to find a food truck when we arrived. The flavors we chose were mango sticky rice, matcha, black sesame cookies and cream, and lychee rose. We were given insulated bags for the gelato which was great since it was pretty melty by the time we were able to get it into the freezer. Although they were all good, my personal favorite was the lychee rose followed by the mango sticky rice. I liked the lychee pieces in the lychee rose gelato. The matcha had a good depth to the flavor but didn't stand out as much as the other flavors. Will be back to try more the next time we're in Austin!

I think this was a one-time event. Not sure if they'll make it a yearly thing, but it was great!…read more $10 buys you 2 small cups of gelato & 3 small cones. Cones were slightly smaller in size than the cups, but definitely enough to enjoy the flavor & texture of each gelato. Vendors from Alaska, Canada, California, Chicago, and other cities were here to show off their best gelato. Glad they made a stop in Austin-- looks like they'll be going to Germany next, and then later even to Dubai. I personally LOVE LOVE LOVED Carmen Angelo Ricciardi's Maple Brown Butter Pecan. So much that I used my last ticket to eat another serving of his gelato. It's made with organic ingredients & alaskan sea salt. Tasted like a mixture of Hopdoddy's Salted Caramel shake & Pecan Praline ice cream. DELICIOUS. Other favorites: Banana Foster, Carmastachio Friends' favorites: Chocolate orange liqueur If they come again, I'd be game :D

Dehydrated and desperately needing something sweet we dropped by Jim Jim's to see what the high…read morereviews were all about. Located on 6th Street, Jim Jim's is surprisingly accessible with parking spots available out front and just around the corner. It's not a sitdown place so keep that in mind for your stop, but the line does move fast and they are very efficient. There's a good variety of flavors and things they serve from italian ice to ice cream and shakes. We opted for a strawberry italian ice with condensed milk on top. From the first bite we were in heaven. The flavor is very thorough which is not always the case for Italian ices where it can sometimes be a bit muted. Every single bite of this was packed with flavor. They also carve out a bit of the middle to put the condensed milk which makes every bite much more equal than if it was just placed at the top. This was by far one of, if not the best, Italian ices we've ever had. We would very much recommend it to anyone in the Downtown area looking to cool off.

Went here for the first time last weekend due to someone else wanting water ice, sad to see its…read moretemp closed right now. I got the mango, passion fruit, and cotton candy flavors. By far, passion fruit was my favorite out of the 3, the other 2 were refreshing, but not personal favorites. If your particular about flavorings the definitely have some artificial taste to them so choose wisely. It's a cute hole in the wall shop for a grab and go water ice. So many flavors to choose from, hope they open back up soon so I can try some more!

Was honestly just ok. Good for a pretty late night ice cream spot and there were lots of other food…read moretrucks in this center and quite a few outdoor picnic tables. Employees were nice and helpful as well. Wouldn't really go again unless I was in the area and it was late.

This ice cream truck is such a gem, especially since it stays open late at night, perfect for when…read morethose sweet cravings hit. It's parked in a lively spot with other food trucks on campus, so the whole area has a fun, laid-back vibe. I went with the pecan salted caramel flavor, and it was spot on. The ice cream although wasn't as creamy as other gelato spots I've had, it was still fluffy and delicious, with that perfect balance of sweet and salty. I added a chocolate drizzle on top, which was definitely the right move, it tied everything together and made it even more indulgent. The owner was super friendly.