Badly in need of something cool and refreshing, Siciliansk Is sat across from the restaurant I was…read moreat beckoning us to come over after dinner. Sicilian gelato? What? We'd be stupid to pass this up. Going in, you notice the vibe is very much the same as gelaterias in Italia and Europe, except you're in Copenhagen and the fact that they have licorice ice cream reminds you you are in Scandinavia. But first, I had to try the almond and pistachio. If you were to witness perfection in an ice cream flavor, these two would send you to heaven and back. It did me. It doesn't get any better, the simplicity of flavor is present yet addicting. I've had pistachio and almond in the North and South of Italy and know these flavors very well. The almond and pistachio were on point and authentic. Came back to try these separately.
So, on a whim I had a taste of the licorice and immediately knew I had to have it right then and right away. I always thought there's no way I'd enjoy licorice, only Scandinavians have a taste for them. As a visitor, I am in love of this flavor and this flavor made here. Since I had a choice of two flavors, I opted for 1/2 licorice and 1/2 Zuppa Inglese because I thought these 2 would dance well together in my cup.... And that, they did.
A taste of the licorice ice cream gave me a taste of brown sugar, malt, bitter anise, honey, cream, salt, sweet, beer, and a touch more bitter but in such a developed combination that I froze for a minute to appreciate. To add to that, the tiny specks of licorice, of the finest variety, added that chew to the gelato that made me gasp it was sooooo good. After this experience, I opine that Siciliansk's profound licorice gelato is better than Paradis' (the other ice cream place I love that serves licorice). Contrasted this flavor with their finely made Zuppa Inglese, I found a taste discovery never experienced, perhaps a new favorite combo.
Finally, I like to wait until gelato melts as the final gauge to the quality, cream and purity. When both gelati melted the licorice with the Zuppa Inglese was perhaps the most memorably delicious combo I've had. Can't have this anywhere. I guess I'd have to wait until I get back to experience this again.
To be repeated. Will be back to try other flavors.
Flavors:
Licorice 5 ++stars
Almond 5 stars
Zuppa Inglese 5 stars
Pistachio 5 stars.
Visits: 2
Tip: They run out of flavors, (almost missed out on the almond) towards dinner time 5-6pm so best to get your ass there earlier. They give tasters.
