I was in Ubatuba for 5 days and lucky enough that I found about Gelateria Pistache through my…read morehostel (stay at Green Haven Hostel, amazing guys running it). I ended up going there four times because it was that damn good and tried several flavours. Don't be shy, the staff are friendly and will let you sample if you ask. Pro tip - do one flavour at a time. So fresh and flavourful and cheap (6 reals for a single scoop). I tried pineapple, pistachio (amazing), maracuja (passion fruit) yoghurt and a chocolate nut one. You can't go wrong! Definitely check it out if you are in town.

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!

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.

Tastes very similar to Pinkberry but the fruit selection toppings are amazing. Mango is my…read morefavorite. Perfect dessert for hot weather.