Loved the pistachio gelato! Had pieces of real pistachio in the mix and found it to be super creamy and delicious 3.5 stars for me. The service fell a bit short which is why I knocked it down half a star and we were surprised that the woman helping us had a little bit of an attitude when we asked questions about the flavours. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

**3.5** Lots of gelato to choose from. They have some flavours I haven't seen at other places before like orange, guava, kiwi, and sangria. I order the orange and guava. I like how the orange had orange peel in it, but there wasn't much orange scent or flavour to it. Same goes with the guava. I still enjoyed it though. Service was quick and friendly. They also give out samples to try. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Orange (left), guava (middle), mango (right) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We visited twice during our recent stay in the area. The gelato was stellar. The pistachio was amazing, and I also liked the coffee chocolate and the hazelnut. Get some great gelato and visit the Yorkville rock nearby. read more

Best Gelato 2022, really, I'm a believer. Only one small table and 2 chairs so plan on eating your gelato on the go. Their pistachio flavor was intense; like drowning in a sea of pistachio nuts. Pistachio ice cream in the past was always weak in flavor and disappointing, however, this one has given me hope for humanity. Their lemon sorbet was refreshing and intense. Both flavor textures were creamy and silky. Thank God I don't live close to this place or I would be auditioning for The 600lb life tv show. read more

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Got two scoops in their regular cup with their pistachio nougat and berry yogurt flavours and both were good! Felt the portion was quite small but I can appreciate their unique flavours. read more

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This is serviceable gelato spot which for some odd reason has gone through so many name changes it's hard to keep track. I tried the pistachio flavor which is a good benchmark imo to get a feel for gelato. I have had better nearby but in case they are closed give this spot a try read more

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This is my favourite gelato shop. They provide excellent service and have lots of dairy free gelato options. During my last visit they had 12 gluten and dairy free flavours. They had an amazing creamy blend made out of mango and mixed berries, which was the creamiest dairy free ice-cream I have ever had. They have lots of sweet flavours including a rich dark chocolate and tart flavours like grapefruit and lime for those who crave sour treats. I opted for the grapefruit and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you don't have a gluten intolerance, each cup of gelato is served with a cute cone. Would I go back? Absolutely! read more

4 stars! Tried this place for the first time while in the area and I'm a new fan. Tried a scoop of pistachio and a scoop of hazelnut (forgetting the actual names of these per the place) and I was thoroughly impressed. The gelato was very flavourful and super smooth - the perfect after dinner dessert in the area. After two scoops, I wanted more! Definitely recommend this place if you're ever in the area. read more

This is by far the best gelato I have ever had in Toronto. Highly recommend for those with food allergies! read more

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One of our favourite places for gelato. The flavours are extremely similar to that of Italian gelato and everything is kept super fresh and flavourful. Upon entering the store you will have countless choices to satisfy your ice cream sweet tooth. I often get the containers with three flavours to bring home and last me for the week. Their fruit flavours are delicious so I definitely recommend everyone to try that out. The prices are reasonable. Since it is gelato expect to pay higher than your local grocer's ice cream brands but definitely the location is cheaper than some other gelato shops in the area with markup their sweets by quite a bit. Service is usually very prompt and friendly. Would definitely recommend everyone to give the shop a try if you are in the area! read more

Gemma Gelataria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is hands down one of the best gelato shops in the city. I was in Milano for a while as part of a job placement, and this is as close as I can get to true Italian ice cream in Toronto. I usually come here on the weekend to get my ice cream fix, but today I could not resist! While I often try to switch up my flavours, I generally end up with my favourite: medium gelato cone served with Chocolate and Pistachio.  The place itself is pretty simple with very little furniture. This is not too bad since the shop is located right next to "Yorkville's stone" which makes for a perfect hangout spot on a sunny weekend afternoon. As far as I can tell, price is aligned with other ice cream shops in Toronto. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Ready for some ice cream!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's a shop in Yorkville, sooo... Tourist trap and poor value alert. Smallest size gelato gets you 2 flavors for $5. Medium is 3 flavors for $6.50 and large is $7.50. They have crepes here too, but sweet crepe only comes with nutella and bananas, no gelato unless you request an add-on for extra $. Pros- lots of vegan flavors! The entire front row in fact is dairy free! This includes dark chocolate and coconut flavors. Some of the fruit flavors contain tiny bits of real fruit. Cons- Generic flavors that are way too sweet! Pricy. They don't accept credit if order is under $10, but debit is fine. Only 2 tables for seating inside and none outside. Also- you will be charged $1 if you sample without purchasing, omg be careful! Nothing special. read more

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My friend lives in Yorkville and referred me to this gelato store a while back. I personally thought it was called .GELATO, but I guess the name must have changed (somehow?). In any case, this is one of the top spots in the city to get gelato. Whether you are visiting to get a cone or opting for one of their take out boxes, I think this is where you should end up to get your hands on the "real deal". I visit often simply because I prefer to take gelato home, and this is the only place in the city where I can do this without getting judged, and without breaking the bank. Some of my personal favourites are Dark Chocolate, Frutti di Bosco, and Pistachio. I would definitely recommend any of these flavours if it's your first time visiting. Both the taste and texture seem to be pretty authentic based on what I remember from my time in Italy. I did see a picture about them charging $1 for a "trial", but I've ever had this happen to me. I try flavours almost all the time and I've never been charged for it! Definitely laughed out loud thinking about someone who had to go through that! read more

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I've been hunting the city for a truly Italian style gelato shop, and I think this is it. Prices are manageable and expected of gelato in the city, the portions are standard, and the flavours are pretty interesting. There were uncommon ones like licorice, ACE (citrusy and carrot), as well as your standards like pistachio, chocolate, vanilla. The price for a cup and cone is the same if I recall, and even with a cup there's a mini waffle cone to complete your treat with a crunch. A scoop can have two flavours, and more flavours fit into a bigger cup! I'll be back for sure - especially given it's in the heart of Yorkville. It looks like this location is becoming or actually a Punto Gelato - they've got a few other locations around town and they're doing something right! Can't wait to be sharing this location with others. read more

Came here for gelato Thursday evening and there were no line ups. All of us got different flavours and they were all delicious! I got the pistachio and the hazelnut. Super tasty and refreshing on a hot day! Will definitely be back. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Hazelnut and pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The gelato was good, but what's with the staff wearing t-shirts that say "no samples" or something along those lines? I get that you're a popular place but then to charge people a buck if they sample and don't order? Kinda tacky I think. Most people will order, no? Do people seriously just taste and leave? I had a small gelato, two flavours: lemon and blueberry. Very flavourful, nice texture. Just didn't love the vibe of this place. read more

The only pro: vegan flavours available. Cons: The flavours were just okay.. I've had better for a much cheaper price. Terrible customer service. She came off very rude, as if she hated her job and everyone. They charge you to use the debit machine, and for having a sample without purchase. You can only use credit if your order is over $10. Also, the cup sizes are extremely small and not the entire cup is filled either, so you are definitely paying a lot for a half filled cup of gelato. read more

Authentic high quality gelato. The perfect treat on a hot summer day. I had the cilantro lime with pistachio. Flavour bombs! And, sitting in the plaza across the street to watch the world go by was lively. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After having dinner in the Yorkville area, I was in need of a sugar fix to calm my dessert cravings. Luckily this cute little Gelato shop came to my rescue! They have a good selection of flavours ranging from various fruit flavours, nut flavours, chocolate and original creations made fresh daily (they do sell out so make sure you snag yours before its all gone). They also serve panini & flatbread sandwiches, hot & cold beverages, and cookies. You can can get your gelato in a cone or cup. I think your best bet is in a cup (more bang for your buck!) Comes in 3 sizes: Small -$5.00 Medium -6.50 Large -7.50 I decided to go for a Medium in a cup, and got to 2 flavours (half of each). Caffe - It tastes like they made a perfectly brewed cup of strong roast coffee and turned into a frozen custard, smooth and creamy perfect balance! Tartufo - If you have ever had a chocolate rum ball before this is exactly what this gelato tasted like!!! I was not expecting this at all it was a superrr yummy surprise! Great balance of rum flavour and chocolate! No skimping here, they really load your cup and I like that they gave the option of allowing 2 flavours in a cup for no extra charge. Fresh and quality ingredients, amazing robust flavours, fluffy, creamy, and delicious gelato with friendly service whats not to love! FYI Limited seating (3 tables with 3 seats each = 9 total) & they play Italian Tunes. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Caffe and Tartufo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Visited due to the $5 #paypalitTO promotion. I've been to the Yonge St. location before and loved it, so I was way too excited to hear that it was part of Paypal's promotion. Unlike the Yonge location, which allows you to sample 2 flavours before purchasing, you can only sample 1 flavour here. Not a big deal, though, as you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. I'm a hazelnut fan so I went with two flavours of the hazelnut variety. Although I can't call myself a gelato connoisseur just yet (I've only begun to join the gelato craze), this is the best gelato I've had thus far. Give it a shot, I'm sure it'll rank high among your list too. This location allows you to pay with Paypal, so expect payment to be super-convenient if you are a user of the Paypal app. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's actually not bad and delivers what it promises - great gelato. The place is small like any other ice cream place and the garbage gets pretty packed and grossly looking. But let's talk ice cream here. They are great. You can mix flavours for a single scoop and go nuts with your favourite flavour. Try pistachio, I dare you. You will never go back. Ever heard of that saying? Of course you do! It sits humbly squeezed in between places that are rather pretentious. The high heeled don't come here but the hip crowds do. If you want gelato, come and gain weight. It's addictive. I warned ya! read more

Gemma Gelataria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ooh. Some of these reviews are pretty spicy. That's amusing. Honestly, I'm not surprised at some of these poor reviews. I didn't get any rudeness about sampling because I'm not a sampler, but I did experience the stinginess in other ways. I ordered a small cup with the nutella and chestnut flavours. The small, which is teensy tiny, was almost six bucks. What the hell? What's up with that pricing? That's a Yorkville markup for sure. If this six bucks small had been filled, I would have been happier. The gelato wasn't packed in and my cup wasn't even full to the brim. Most gelato places overfill your cup and that's clearly the case at this place based on other reviewers' photos. Maybe I just had the bad luck of ordering from a particularly stingy server. So she didn't pack it in and I ended up with a huge pocket of air at the bottom of the cup and she didn't fill to the brim and I ended up with a lot of unused space at the top of my tiny cup. It took me all of one minute to eat my gelato and it usually takes me ages because of that tiny spoon. I'm guessing there was about 2-3 tbsp max of gelato in my cup. That's two bucks a tablespoon. Come on, man! That's just not right. The flavours were delicious, especially the chestnut, but value for money is probably the worst I've ever seen. I may come back and hope to get a more generous server, but if this happens again, there's no way this place will earn me as a regular customer. read more

Perhaps not the best service, and a little on the pricey side. Also the $1 sampling if you don't buy might turn people off from this place. But honestly some of the best gelato I've had. Got the pistachio and hazelnut, and it was incredible. read more

Literally tucked away in a parking garage in Yorkville, .Gelato Simply Italian offers the most amazing authentic Italian gelato in the area. Their very first store (opened in 2010) is located at Yonge and Eglinton, and the Yorkville location is their second store which opened in 2011. The owner of .Gelato creates his very own gelato recipes, making sure each recipe is unique and brings out the best flavours in them. Their menu outside gives customers a sneak peek of what .Gelato has to offer. Their decor is very clean and simple. As we can see their colourful gelato is the main decor of the whole store. Small tables are available for those who wants to finish enjoying their gelato before leaving. .Gelato offers at least 24 different flavours at a time. Customers are welcome to ask for a taste of the gelato before purchasing. .Gelato also do not repeat their flavours consecutively once it is sold out. They always bring out new flavours of gelato, so frequent customers will have different flavours to choose from. Another look at the gelato in the second fridge. .Gelato has a huge art display on the wall, which shows you all the flavours that they offer. I have notice some flavours are very unique and can't be found easily - such as Variegato Nutella, Macedonia, Marron Glace, and Biscotto. And here are the flavours that we got. =) All the flavours were beyond delicious. They were very creamy, smooth, and milky. Each flavour has their very unique taste and the recipes were well adjusted such that no one flavour is over powering the other and they all compliment each other very well. .Gelato is definitely a very good place to stop by if you want to give yourself a treat. Oh did I mention sometimes they have cute Italian guys working? ;) read more

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GELATO SIMPLY NO. This place is such a joke. The staff are so rude, it's actually unreal. It's like they're shocked every time someone comes in to order gelato/food. Today I went to get a Piadina and the lady legit rolled her eyes. So I just walked out. But also, listen to this. They charge you for samples! They charge you for the debit machine! They charge you just for asking questions! I hate this place. The gelato is very good though which is rather annoying. But too bad! It's enough already with this place. We don't need your gelato...there are like a million gelato places in Italy. So we will just go there! read more

Choose your flavours wisely LOL strawberry was decent, lemon was very sour, pistachio was good too. My friend tried coffee and hazelnut. Coffee wasn't so sweet, so not so great for people that likes sweets like me. Hazelnut was great, I'd definitely suggest it to another friend. I think it was a little pricey for a normal gelato place. It was around $6.50? for 3 flavours medium cup. read more

Gemma Gelataria - strawberry, lemon, pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I don't understand all the negative comments. I went on Saturday and Sunday and had a lovely time picking out a flavor for myself. The ladies at the counter today, that being Sunday, were very sweet and nice. Today, being Sunday, I tried the Ferrero Rocher Gelato, Holy Heck was it ever amazing. If Gelato was a person I'd ask it to Salsa Dance with me. On Saturday they had what looked like the owner, male wearing glasses, handsome fellow, with another male younger looking guy. Very sweet. I had the Pistachio & Tiramisu Gelato, very very good. I don't blame them for charging $1 for samples what the heck how do you expect people to stay in business if all you do is sample their products and don't buy anything. I can't wait for next weekend. I think I might try the Chocolate Spicy Gelato they have. Nice work people. read more

I wonder if Gelato Simply Italian wil be closing we head into fall/winter. Do I care? Not really, but it kind of sets the mood and hints to how I feel about this place. Doesn't it? Just a little bit? Let me break out my double-negative. I didn't not like it. It was good, and I appreciate that they don't sample certain flavours in the interest of nut allergies. While I love nuts, my BFF is deathly allergic to walnuts, so over the years, I've become more aware of how serious these allergies can be. I feel for them. This particular gelato shop is on Cumberland. Duh, that's why it's so expensive, right? The owner is evidently a gelato aficionado of sorts, i.e. he's had a hand in a few other stores: Il Gelateria and another Gelato Simply Italian in the Yonge-Davisville area. I didn't not like it, so I give it a yes, no, maybe. Yes, my gelato was good. No, it is not better than Soma. Maybe, I'll give it another try. P.S. To Flouny S. - the no sampling is because of the nut allergies. I just asked. I found the owner friendly, and the girls behind the counter rude. I guess we can't win em all?!? read more

Disgustingly managed place with ridiculous and outright rude service. Walked in this place with my boyfriend this evening and ordered some gelato. There are certain flavours that you're told cannot be sampled and if you sample without buying, this cheap-ass crap of a shack charges you a dollar. My boyfriend asked what one of the flavours was and the moron guy behind the counter curtly exclaimed "hazelnut!" Seriously, if you don't like working at a crappy gelateria that is poorly managed, then quit. It's a free country. A female server was making my orange juice and my bf also ordered a Cafe latte so when the male moron server rang me up, I accidentally told him that I ordered an expresso and an orange juice, instead of the Cafe latte. I later learned that the moron poured the expresso into the Cafe latte. I should've taken it back and threw that cup of garbage into his face! Will never return to this piece of crap establishment and hope they go out of business. Customers deserve better. If I were management, i'd fire that moron of a server behind the counter. read more

Went to this place in a hot summer day and we ordered their Pistaschio and (Nicciola) Hazelnut. They were the only two flavours that were not allowed to sample. Pistachio flavour had very little Pistachio taste but it looked really green like there was a lot of Pistachio in it. The Hazelnut flavour was really good. Although, not very nutty, it was flavourful and creamy. I would order a bigger size of the Hazelnut flavour next time. read more

over-priced place.no waffle cones. Soft, almost melting ice cream. I don't think I will return and pay $5 for a scoop of ice cream. There is also a sign saying you have to pay $1 if you take a sample but do not purchase. I know it's yourkville, but the quality is just not worth the price. read more

The young guy is friendly but that is more than I can saw for the owner. We also had the vouchers and had great service our first time there from the young guy. But things were not that great the next time we were there. I saw one 'no sampling' sign so I wasn't sure if I should ask. I didn't. For what it's worth I don't think this place is that great. I would give this place 4 stars on our first visit but just 2 for the second. Owner needs to lighten up if they want to stay in business. If you aren't going to offer samples to customers that is going to make it challenging for people who haven't tried all those exotic flavours. read more

The server was very helpful and I was so happy to know the were so many choices for a people avoiding dairy. read more

Gemma Gelataria - Dark chocolate. Vegan friendly. The whole front row is dairy free! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I measure all gelato places based on their pistachio gelato and this is the best in the city (well and at their other location in Davisville), I don't need fancy seating, I don't care about the decor since I'm probably enjoying it out in the sun anyway. And I don't mind paying for quality. You're paying $4 at most places anyway so why not pay the extra $1 and get the best. Pistachio is a good measure for gelato because a lot of places skimp on pistachio big time by using almond extract or peanut. In fact, before I went to Italy I didn't know what pistachio gelato was supposed to taste like, I thought I didn't like it because it always tasted like almond extract. Gelato Simply Italian imports their pistachios from Sicily, the ingredient is so expensive they don't let you sample it. But even just looking at the colour you can tell it's proper pistachio gelato, it's almost an olive green colour NOT fluorescent green. Even if you don't like pistachio gelato, you gotta think if they take that kind of care and quality with one ingredient what about the rest. Another great example of this is their prickly pear which they only have at certain times of the year when prickly pear is in season. I stumbled across this flavour when the lady in front of me was chatting with the guy behind the counter "do you have it? is it in?" She was so excited I thought I was overhearing illegal activity in progress but nope, just prickly pear gelato. Apparently is sells out quickly so lucky for me I have no shame in listening to other's conversations. Their are a lot of places in Yorkville that focus on image and decor, it's nice to have a place in the area that focuses on quality ingredients and a passion for their craft. read more

In what is a tricky 'hood full of mediocre tourist traps, this unassuming little shop offers a top scoop of some refreshing flavours. I'm not sure how Sicilian pistachios rank within the world, but whatever these guys use comes out pretty good frozen! There is more than one way to get your filling of green nuts here but I'd go for the flavour with nougat! I've also tried the regular pistachio, stracciatella, coconut, ?berry sorbet, and creme brule flavours and they are recommended in the order mentioned! Extra bonus for mixing flavours for single scoop, which is a good serving here anyways! read more

Husband and I stopped in for coffee so I can't comment on all the gelato talk. We got two lattes - they were both what would be classified as a size small (it seems they only have one size bc there is only one price). They were $3.00 each. Expensive but they were very good and we could tell it was good quality espresso beans. While we didn't taste any gelato (way too cold outside) we did notice the $1 if you have samples and don't buy anything sign. Im assuming they have had an issue with this in the past to warrant such a sign. The guy serving us was fairly indifferent. Not rude but not overly nice or anything. Didn't bother me in the least. They also have a teeny tiny deli fridge with popular Italian cold cuts (prosciutto, anyone?). Side note: they have gluten free cones! I'd say we will come back in the summer to try the gelato if we are in the area. read more

Got a small (2 scoops) -1 scoop coffee, 1 scoop chocolate. Per usual, can never beat chocolate gelato! The coffee one was a little too strongly flavored for my taste. I found the customer service to be rude and unpleasant. I asked for a taste of the vanilla. The girl behind the counter muttered something about my spoon but I couldn't hear her. She gave me a taste on one of those tiny little tasting spoons. I didn't care for the vanilla flavor so I tossed my "spoon" in the garbage and she very quickly raised her voice and with too much attitude, told me "I told you not to throw you spoon out!" Could not tell if she was joking or if she was being outright nasty. It made me wonder if there is a great gelato spoon shortage. With so many gelato shops and interesting little dessert places to visit in Toronto, I will NOT be coming back here, thanks to the sub-par service. read more

Found this little hidden gem while I was on a stroll around Yorkville with a friend of mine. It's very tiny inside and very clean. The server behind the counter was friendly and super approachable! I was overwhelmed with all of the flavours but since this was the first time that I was going to try this place, I might as well go for the customer favourites! The server told us that the pistachio and the hazelnut were customer favourites. He even said it was his favourite too, so why not! My friend and I both ordered the same thing, half pistachio and half hazelnut in a cup. It costed us $5 which isn't too bad (considering the location) but holy moly, the most flavourful gelato that I've ever had! Each bite was just blissful, all the flavours were there. I wasn't a huge fan of the hazelnut, I preferred the pistachio over it but seriously, if you're there, definitely get the pistachio! Oddly enough, you can't sample the hazelnut or the pistachio...which I thought was weird but hey, we took a chance and it was delicious. Highly recommended! Overall, I'll definitely be back for more so I can try the other flavours but...I'll probably stick with the pistachio since it was that good! read more

Very cheap! 1$ charge is sample without purchase. Seriously? In Yorkville? It's a shame! read more

I go there every week to have my authentic Italian gelato! So far the best place I have ever found in Toronto. I do believe their samples policy may look a bit strict but the gelato is amazing there. They also have one of the best espresso I've tried in Canada. read more

Gemma Gelataria - a variety of gelatos in a display case - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario