Top quality gelato thats so rich in flavour, creamy and dense, as it should be! My favourite gelato place.

We were walking around the neighborhood and we saw many others eating some gelato. Curious, we walked down the aisle and saw Passione. Some of the flavors were new to us and the sales associate did an amazing job explaining the flavors. I went with an old favorite, which is the Stracciatella. It's very good. There are so many other flavors to choose from. read more

Passione Gelato - Stracciatella gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A small gelato spot tucked near the Parq Casino! They only let you taste test 2 flavors and the shop itself is super small. They switch flavors occasionally so make sure to go back and see what's up. My friend and I got the Pistachio and Matcha; both were strong in flavor and decently creamy. read more

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Stayed three quick days at the JW Marriott for a conference, and when I spotted this gelato shop on the map, I sent a little prayer to the gelato gods for something truly authentic. And wow, Passions Gelato delivered! It's rare to find gelato this good outside of Italy, so you better believe I came back every single day of my trip. Do yourself a favor and get the salted caramel or stracciatella--you can thank me later. read more

Passione Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

i got a coupon from bclc after tossing bean bags into a hole and correctly answering a skill testing question (the things we do for dessert). and the prize is two scoops of gelato from passione gelato, and it was set to expire the next day, so off we went. located at 55 smithe street, next to the douglas hotel and directly across from the public art piece "slow", the shiny, stainless steel statue of a momma and her baby panda bear in the roundabout. my spouse drove and patiently waited in the car while i dashed in. there were people enjoying their gelatos outside, but there was no line up at 7:00 pm on a sunday. with the weight of having to decide for the two of us, i quickly scanned the menu board, sampled, and settled on two single scoops in a cup, to go: illy espresso and black sesame. the espresso was bold and smooth, rich without being bitter. the black sesame was nutty, subtly sweet, and deeply comforting. both flavours were clean and intense, no artificial aftertaste, just pure flavour wrapped in a silky, almost elastic texture. fun fact: gelato isn't just the italian word for ice cream. it's churned slower (introducing less air), made with more milk than cream, and served slightly warmer, which gives it that signature dense, creamy texture and amplified flavour. passione's gelato is made fresh, in house, by a gelato master trained in italy. definitely worth the bean bag toss and the detour, thanks bclc. the answer is 100%, 100% of all the money goes back to helping bc communities. read more

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Sal and his team are great. Gelatos are amazing here and it's one of my favourite places for a sweet treat. The gelatos are smooth and fresh because they're made in such a small batch each time. So many amazing flavours but try their pistachio and hazelnut. read more

A bit more expensive than normal ice cream but so good! Know that you can get 2 flavours even for the one scoop. You can taste test 2 flavours each. It's a small shop without seating inside but there's a bench nearby and it's close to the seawall. The staff is always nice and welcoming. All gelato is made in store. So far, I have visited twice with a friend each time and I've had fresh mango, lemon, and pistachio. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the mango - it literally tastes like you're eating one. You can't miss with lemon. I usually dislike pistachio flavoured ice cream but this was actually pretty good because it tastes real. read more

The best gelato in the city. And we have a lot of good ones! I think the texture and consistency of this gelato is unmatched. The gelato has got the textbook elasticity while still maintaining creaminess. The flavors are also so genuine and fresh, especially the fruit flavors. My baseline gelato is the pistachio, and this one had the right color of earthy, dull green, with the perfect sweetness and nuttiness without being overwhelming. It's a bit hard to find at first and definitely a very small shop, but it's in a good central location. It's my invariable guilty pleasure after a night of watching the VSO! read more

Passione Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have visited this place several times, and this time, I wanted to try the special menu for the Nomsmag Ice Cream Festival. They offer two kinds of limited special menu items, and I chose Gorgonzola Pear Walnut The smooth blend of Gorgonzola, sweet pears, and crunchy walnuts in our gelato. This unique mix offers a delightful and refreshing taste experience. The Gorgonzola flavor was not too strong, which is good for a wide range of customers. Personally, I wouldn't mind if the cheese flavor were stronger, but I understand that some customers might not tolerate it. The ice cream had a lot of walnuts, and the sweet pear added a nice accent to the flavor. I visited this place for the hot chocolate festival and to try their various unique ice cream and gelato flavors, including some Asian flavors. The location and business hours are convenient. I will visit this place again for after-dinner dessert. read more

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Love this gelato, and I think it is the best in the city! They have a good selection of flavours, with vegan options as well! My favourite is the pistachio. I always order a single scoop with two flavours The store is really just a service counter, but plenty of seating outside. read more

Passione Gelato - Pistachio, matcha, dark chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came here after dinner for my partner and Is 10 year anniversary. We were craving more dessert and waiting for an uber and it so happened this place was opened late! And thank goodness it was because it's become a very special memory for me, and it was a great treat! The workers were very kind and quick with our order. They had a few seats outside the shop. They had an array of flavors it's hard to choose from, they do offer sampling, though! read more

Passione Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Saw the high Yelp reviews and had to come here! Passione Gelato is a small shop, with no space indoors for eating. Luckily we came on a warm night, so we could sit outside on the planters and enjoy our gelato. Choosing a flavor was difficult because so many of them sounded delicious. I got black sesame and my husband amarena cherry and we were both very happy with our selections. I've never had black sesame gelato and really enjoyed the rich creamy flavor. I regret not having come back here once more before the end of our Vancouver trip. Friendly service too! read more

Passione Gelato - Black Sesame - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Craving a treat after dinner or fun? Head to Passione Gelato--you're second to none! Flavors so fresh, they'll thrill your taste buds, From Black Sesame to Tiramisu, oh what a flood! The Pistachio's perfect, with sweetness so fine, The Mango's like fruit--fresh and divine! Matcha and Hojicha, rich and smooth, Each scoop you try will put you in the groove. A small little shop, but flavors so vast, A gelato adventure that's built to last. Though seating's outside, don't let that dismay, The gelato's a treat, no matter the day! From the Tiramisu Grandma to Yuzu Sorbet, Every bite's a memory, you'll want to replay. With friendly staff and flavors that charm, Passione Gelato will keep you warm. A hidden gem near the Parq's gleam, Passione's gelato is the dessert dream! read more

Black sesame and saffron (Akbar Mashti) flavored gelato - need I say more? Fresh & delicious! You can get 2 flavors in a $7 single. Friendly efficient service. Tiny shop located next to Parq Vancouver casino. Highly recommend! read more

I've been here a few times and this time I got a fresh mango gelato and wow was it a fresh! It tasted like I was straight up eating a mango. There was no hint of artificial flavouring. Very fresh and rich. Service was great. They wrap your scoop around the cone so you aren't afraid of it tipping over! The shop is very small but there are many seating areas outside (not associated with the shop) to sit and enjoy your ice cream. In the colder months, you can go to the hotel next door to enjoy it lol. read more

Passione Gelato - Mango gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very cute store would prefer going to here for gelato than tutto belle! They also switch up their flavors every now and then

Organic mango gelato was cool, smooth and bursting with fresh, natural flavour. Like ice chilled mango. Highly recommend if you're by Parq Casino and craving a cool treat. read more

We were dining nearby and decided to make a stop here on our way back home. The gelato quality was excellent. This is what I expect from a gelato shop - a silky, and smooth textured gelato. We ordered the matcha and tiramisu flavours for $9. It was a bit pricey, but I think this is comparable to other Vancouver options. I noticed a number of Asian inspired flavours that would appeal to many people. Service was fast. There is no seating area in the store. We sat outside to enjoy the delicious gelato before it all melted in the heat. This is a nice treat if you are in the area. read more

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Good gelato with a decent variety of options, a little pricey though. Would've preferred a layout where customers could look at the gelato rather than read off a menu on the wall. read more

Omg, their flavors blew me away. Can absolutely see why they got 1st place at the Gelato World Tour. The London fog was so aromatic and yummy. And I no idea how they were able to perfectly encapsulate the essence of tiramisu in their tiramisu gelato. Seriously if I was blindfolded and you told me this was the best tiramisu from Italy I would totally believe it. read more

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This place has great options for gelato, there were options for vegan as well. I had the grandma's tiramisu which was delicious. However, the place had no seating inside the shop which is a bummer during winters. There are a few seating options outside the shop though. The service was smooth and prompt, there wasn't much crowd. read more

Passione Gelato - Grandma's tiramisu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

GREAT gelato. Just get the medium size for an nominal cost more than the small. I recommend the salted chocolate with the other chocolate one that is dairy. Both were delicious! The only word of warning is that a new employee there gives you less than one who is not new. I know because the second visit with the non-dairy chocolate and vanilla resulted in much less gelato. read more

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This gelato is delicious and creamy! We went two days in a row. We walked in and they were making the yuzu sorbet and it smelled delicious. The person working behind was so kind and let us try some. We were allowed to sample. You can also request to split a single scoop to have two flavors. We enjoyed the yuzu, hojicha, matcha, black sesame, tiramisu, salted caramel, london fog, and pistachio. The pistachio is an extra cost, but it was well worth it for the depth of flavor. They also sell ice cream by the pint. The storefront is small. There's not much standing room, but you can take it to go or stand outside. Highly recommend! read more

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What a surprise to discover this wonderful small little gelato place right next to Parq Vancouver. We walked in a Sunday night after dining at Honey and Salt and were left very impressed with the Gelato. We had the Grandma's Tiramisu which was absolutely spectacular! It was soft, creamy and the perfect strength of the tiramisù flavour. Service was friendly and quick, there wasn't a rush when we went in. As a side note, the place is tiny, there isn't space to sit in and around. Would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. We will be coming back for another visit to try some of their other flavours which also looked very interesting! read more

Passione Gelato - Grandma's Tiramisu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Mmm gelato!!! Delicious gelato if you're in the neighbourhood. My favourites always depends on my appetite that day but you can't go wrong with their gelato or sorbets. Highly recommend visiting to cool off this summer read more

Yum, yum. Toasty roasty hojicha & refreshing citrus-y yuzu on a warm summer day. Flavors were definitely there, if samples were offered, it'd be a 5 star place! read more

Passione Gelato - Yuzu & hojicha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Such a cute little gelato shop right under the casino. We came here for a Yelp event and had a really great experience! There are so many amazing flavours to choose from and they all sounded super delicious. I had a scoop of black sesame and a scoop of BC blueberries. The black sesame was very rich and tasted like a frozen tangyuan. It wasn't overly sweet or overly creamy like black sesame ice cream often is. The BC blueberry tasted really good as well, like a frozen blueberry. The owner was very kind. He was very helpful and generous. I definitely want to visit this place again to try all the other great flavours!! read more

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Still a great gelato spot with yummy rotating flavors. Knocked off a star because you can't try any flavours before ordering. Flavours are nice and strong but the portion size is a little small compared to other gelato shops in the city. read more

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Small shop right by the bottom of a big hotel. We got the double scoop with hojicha and white sesame. Hojicha tastes rich and nutty - the toasted rice flavor definitely shines through. But I think the white sesame was actually my favorite - it tastes very natural and reminds me of childhood. Both flavors were not overly sweet but sesame was the slightly sweeter one while hojicha was more of a light sweet flavor. Docked stars because of (1) the no sample policy - would have loved to try some of the other flavors before committing even though I liked both flavors I ended up getting and (2) I noticed the gelato was melting really quickly and it also came softer than the other gelato I had in Vancouver. At the end, it felt like a race against time to finish it before it all becomes a puddle. read more

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Visited on a weekend to claim an Elite perk and decided on the ceylon tea coffee flavour since it looked intriguing (and my boyfriend already ordered the chocolate cherry). I expected the coffee to overpower the tea flavour but surprisingly, both flavours were perfectly balanced! The chocolate cherry was delicious too and balanced both the dark chocolate and tart cherry flavours. One gripe I have would be that the chocolate ice cream melted extremely fast, even for my boyfriend who is already a very fast eater. The waffle cones were also a bit bland for my liking. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and I would definitely return to try more flavours! read more

Passione Gelato - Ceylon tea coffee and chocolate cherry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wow! I don't think I've been impressed with gelato in a long time, and this place did it for me. I'm honestly not one for sweets, but once in a while, I get adventurous. Since we were nearby, my friends and I decided to try this gelato place that is in the same building as Parq Vancouver. We got 2 different flavours: Fresh Mango and Akbar Mashti. I can say that both did not disappoint! Mango: The texture was very smooth and elastic-y. Strong and fresh mango taste and was very refreshing. It was not overly sweet nor artificially tasting. I really did enjoy the texture of this one! Akbar Mashti: I gotta say, I always try flavours that I don't really know. Without googling what this was, I decided to try this! In the first bite, there was a strong rose taste, along with some sort of spice, to the gelato. There were also pistachio bits within as well. The texture was smooth and taste was light. Both my friend and I also really enjoyed this one. Upon googling, we realized that Akbar Mashti contains saffron, which was the spice that we had tasted. It is always interesting to try new things without knowing what is in it beforehand to give yourself some surprise! One scoop was $6.50, but the workers there fill the cup to the max and more. I think it was definitely worth it considering the quality of the gelato we received. I definitely will be back to try some of their other flavours! P.S. there are also vegan options available. read more

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It was my first visit to Passione Gelato. I'm a huge fan of summer treat especially icecream and Passione Gelato was the perfect spot. I wasn't sure what to pick at first, but the owner Salvatore was super generous giving me 2 scoops. I got Hojicha and Tiramisu flavour these two were good. If I had to pick one of the two Hojicha was pretty refreshing. Tiramisu was also good. Loved the sticky gooey texture of the Gelato. Black sesame must be a popular flavour as Sal told me it was sold out. I think my coworker bought a vegan pistachio gelato here since the pint container looked familiar. Anyways, Sal and his employee were very friendly. read more

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Deliciously rich and creamy gelato. They definitely have a line up (especially in the summer), but the line moves quickly. Biodegradable spoons. Take-out only, and they also sell pints. My order ($7.50 for 2 flavours in a cup): Pistachio: very nutty, smooth and creamy. Definitely for pistachio lovers, but it can get too heavy since it's super rich. I'd recommend sharing, so you can try other flavours as well. One of the best pistachio gelatos I've had overall. Thai Milk Tea: Unique gelato flavour, and I can taste the strong tea flavour which was amazing. Espresso Bits (not pictured): I came here on a separate day and forgot to take pictures. It had a decent amount of coffee flavour, and bits of grainy chocolate flakes (probably infused with ground espresso beans?). Also very rich and creamy. Personally, I liked the pistachio and thai milk tea more, but it is still a great flavour choice. Would definitely come back to try Tiramisu and Hojicha flavours. read more

Passione Gelato - Thai Milk Tea & Pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Perfect hot sunny day for ice cream! I got the charcoal cone with matcha ice cream and it was super smooth and creamy. The matcha was very rich and strong. Their charcoal cone was definitely a must as the flavour enhances the matcha and not many places have it! read more

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I first heard about Passione Gelato from a friend who lives near by. So today was the perfect warm weather day to ask her to come with me to enjoy an after work treat. The staff were friendly and the young lady who served me took the time and effort to explain the different ice cream flavours. I liked that they had a good representation of flavours including vegan options. It was hard decision but as it's summer I selected the fresh mango and my friend had the BC blueberry. My mango gelato is vegan but the texture was so creamy and smooth that I couldn't believe it had no dairy in it. Simply refreshing and not too sweet. My friend loved her BC Blueberry. Will definitely come back to try the chocolate sea salt and grandma's tiramisu as my friend said those flavours were delicious. The little gelato shop has no seating inside but plenty of benches outside to enjoy your gelato. Limited street parking so best to park a block or two away and walk in. read more

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Delicious! I don't often find gelato that's memorable and has flavors I want to return for. Passione Gelato has my attention! Their gelato is creamy with strong flavors. Our family favorites are their BC Strawberry, Hojicha, and Chocolate Coconut (don't know the exact name since hubby got it) that has actual nuts (not coconut) in it too. Their Hazelnut goes well with the Chocolate Coconut, taste like a hedgehog. We tried their Blueberry and Black Sesame flavors before too but those were too subtle in taste for us. They are a small shop outside the Parq and have some outdoor seating. read more

Passione Gelato - Blueberry & Black Sesame - $7.5+tax. These were not their best flavors. Blueberry too subtle and black sesame wasn't robust enough. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Small little place in the cul-de-sac at the Parq casino. The gelato tastes good and is of high quality. There isn't a lot of space to eat your ice cream inside, but with a global pandemic at hand, it's better that you enjoy it outside in the sun anyway. read more

Passione Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place earns its 5 star rating. Tiny location with premium gelato. The Hazelnut flavor was amazing, creamy and smooth with a perfect taste. read more

Passione Gelato - Hazelnut perfection - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had the passionfruit gelato. Very strong on the passionfruit and not too sweet. I felt like the cone was a bit stale but other than that pretty delicious read more

Passione Gelato - Passionfruit gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great selection of gelato flavours. Clean store and welcoming staff. Very popular in the evening.