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.

Came here at about 10pm on Monday night. I got a split cup of chocolate and vanilla gelato. There…read morewas only one person in line ahead of us and we got served quickly. The gelato was delicious!

What a great place if you are craving for some ice cream. It's such a cute spot to have dessert,…read morethey have different flavors and other options like affogato, hot chocolate, coffee. The place is small but they have seats inside and outside. The service was great. I tried the Chocolate flavor with ricotta honey pistachio and was SO GOOD! I'll definitely come back to try more!

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...

Italian tiramisu was very smooth with flavorful soaked lady fingers. It was quite delicious! My…read moreonly complaint is the cocoa powder on the top was put on very heavy-handed. The high quantity of cocoa changed the flavor of the initial bites. I ended up removing the cocoa all together. The Lemon Sorbetto was amazing! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. It had a great lemon flavor and was incredibly refreshing. I also enjoyed the Amarena Cherry. It is gluten-free. It felt more like ice cream due to the dairy, so it was less refreshing, but still a treat. I would have enjoyed it more with more cherries in it. I look forward to trying more frozen treats from Gelatoro.

Authentic Italian food Pasta is amazing full bar, including…read moreItalian beer. In-house made gelato.

numero28 has a very lovely and cozy ambiance, especially the outdoor seating area when the weather…read moreis nice. the service was also super friendly and fast, which made the experience pleasant overall. they have some good happy hour deals, but the margherita flatbread had a bit too much crust and not enough sauce, so it ended up tasting a little dry. the bolognese was somewhat bland and the pasta itself was slightly hard. the cacio e pepe felt a bit more gimmicky than anything and didn't really stand out flavor-wise. the cannelloni con funghi was heavy on the cheese and oil, though the flavors came through a bit better than the other dishes. we did get free cannolis for our birthday celebration, which was a really sweet gesture and definitely appreciated. overall, the vibes and service were good, but the food felt pretty mid for the price, so it's probably not somewhere i'd rush back to.

Gati is an absolute dream, especially if you're gluten-free or just love incredible food…read more Their gluten-free pastries are next level. You would never guess they're gluten-free everything is soft, flavorful, and perfectly textured. The cinnamon rolls in particular are unforgettable, warm, gooey, and just the right amount of sweet. Truly some of the best I've ever had. And the Thai dishes? An explosion of flavor. Every bite is vibrant, rich, and beautifully balanced. You can tell everything is made fresh with high-quality ingredients and a lot of care. To top it all off, the staff is so friendly and kind. The whole space feels welcoming and full of good energy, which makes the experience even better.

Best vegan ice cream I have had! Especially the strawberry…read morewhen it's in season. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Thank you!

I went here after getting super hyped from an Instagram reel and displayed absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. I am obsessed with Japanese flavors and dessert form. When I arrived here, the attendant got as excited as I was and walked me through the entire menu gave me all of their popular flavors and his personal suggestions. He was so patient and offered us free samples for gelato flavors per person so between my fiancé and I we were able to try every single flavor that was on their menu. I went there to get the limited edition Yuzu cheesecake flavor, but ended up with the banana show you instead because it was just that much better. I highly recommend going here and trying out your version of favorite. They had some incredible flavors like black, sesame, pineapple cake, Texas sheet cake, mango sticky rice.

Kessho was such a fun stop for dessert. It's a food-truck style setup with a casual vibe and plenty…read moreof bench seating, which makes it an easy spot to hang out for a few minutes while you decide what to get. They offer a ton of unique gelato options, and the service was genuinely great. We were super indecisive, but they let us try samples, which helped us narrow things down! We ended up choosing the ube and the banana shoyu caramel. Ube is a familiar favorite for me, but the banana shoyu caramel was the standout. It was rich and I was so glad the banana flavor did not taste artificial! Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the mood for a creative dessert. I'd definitely come back and look forward to trying their cookies and chocolates!

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!

they really nail all of their flavors! my favorites were the coffee, taro, and cookies & milk. i…read morelove that the gelato isn't too heavy or overwhelmingly creamy or sweet. the scoops are also really generous for the price. the staff are always so sweet, and i love that they do a lot of profit shares with student orgs too :)

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.

So amazing as usual. Brought the kids here today and they both got waffles & gelato. One with…read morestrawberry and other cookies & cream. Waffle was perfect and crisp and super quick service. Helped no one else was in line. Love the whole atmosphere out here near Zilker and eating at the picnic tables.

This place was cute and I loved the outdoor vibe. The service was very quick and the cashier was…read morekind. The gelato itself was refreshing, but the flavor profile was a little too sweet for me personally. All in all, I would go back though.