When my sister and I were recently visiting Toronto, we made plans to see her friend who lives near Punto Gelato. When asked what gelato place is her preferred one, she quickly said Punto Gelato without thinking much about it. We went on a short walk to get to Punto Gelato. Upon arriving, it was busy, but the line moved quite fast. By the time we got to the front of the line, we made our picks after a taste or two and then sat indoors in their small seating area while we ate and then took off. I was quite pleased with the experience. Usually the flavors at gelato places are very similar with chocolate, vanilla, stracciatella, fruity flavors, and more. The flavors at Punto Gelato were more unique than I am used to, which is a good thing. I ended up with a kinder flavor, which was delicious! Everyone we were with got something different. Everyone left quite happy. The employees were very helpful and answered my many questions. The overall experience was quite pleasant. This location of Punto Gelato was their first location opened in 2010 followed by other locations. Punto Gelato is all about artisanally crafted gelato made with premium ingredients. They have nearly 50 flavors to choose from and then many are rotated in and out. The gelato is considered Roman-style gelato. They also serve fresh coffee and other sweet treats. Some of their creative options include spicy dark chocolate, pomegranate, rice flavor, and panda cotta wth salted caramel. While it did take a little while to decide what I would order, when I finally decided, I have no regrets and may even try that flavor again in the future. I certainly recommend Punto Gelato to any gelato or ice cream fan. read more

Punto Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's a nice place to go and try tasty homemade gelatos and sorbets in the heart of midtown. It's a small store and they used to have a few small tables before COVID-19, but now you need to get your order and eat outside, which is not a big deal. They have vegan nut-free and gluten-free options as well. Refreshing and relaxing! read more

Punto Gelato - a hand holding a cup of gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After my last time at this gelato shop, it's always been on my mind whenever I felt like grabbing icecream or gelato. Since the weather really cooled down. When I went on a Friday evening, they only had 2 other parties there when I walked in. Their display case was filled with gelato in different flavours and everything looks very delicious! Last time I had their pistachio yogurt gelato which was very delicious. Instead of order the same thing, I thought I'd give another flavour a try. I got a sample of their mango flavour and that was pretty good! Since I already had dinner prior to stopping by, I ordered one scoop in a cup which was plenty for me. The staff even put a mini cone in my cup which was really nice! read more

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An excellent macchiato Plus tons of gelato flavours Very friendly staff Great coffee!! read more

Punto Gelato - a counter with a variety of gelatos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Went here last night for my favourite gelato in the city. I will start with I've tried a couple of places and this is still my favorite because it reminds me of gelato in Italy, HOWEVER I still haven't tried many other places to say it's the best in the city. (If anyone has any new suggestions for me send me a message) It's just the best I've had so far. I happened to read a lot of the other reviews and I guess I'd say im fortunate not to have met the owner? I had a pleasant experience with the service from the girl taking my order. If do decide to go here, may I suggest the pistachio and hazelnut flavors! Hands down a good nutty flab our to both! Haven't tried many other flavors but I can't mess with my staple favs! read more

Punto Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Still the best pistachio gelato in town. Can't resist its signature roasted pistachio flavour and its gorgeously rich (and natural) green colour is a nice bonus! I didn't mention this in my previous review but they also sell pints of SUGAR FREE gelato in a variety of flavours like pistachio, hazelnut, chocolate, etc!!! YAY!!! And they also now sell TWO different types of sugar free pistachio gelato!!! Double YAY!!! They have Pistachio, which is their signature roasted pistachio gelato and more recently, Pistachio Sud, a southern pistachio. The Pistachio Sud has a very faint color and tastes more like the pistachio gelato you'll find in other gelato shops but sugar free! read more

An underrated gelato spot that has some of the most intense flavours in Toronto. Punto is known for their pistachio, which is great, but their fruit flavours are even better in my opinion (bring back roasted pineapple!). It's pricey, and they don't have a kids size, so it adds up if you're bringing the whole family. read more

I am this weakness for anything that is Italian... - cars - shoes/handbags - pasta and of course Gelato! Just loves these independent cafe/dessert shops which offers so much more than those franchised ones! Since all the gelato here are given an Italian name and even if you know Italian you would not have guess what ingredients MARIA is made from!! Yes the Gelato here is tasted great! I find they tasted quite rich, smooth and with a lot of flavours. Love the stand up coffee bar at the counter, remind me of those Italian cafes I been to in Italy. And of course the friendly and loud waitstaffs and patrons speaking in Italian does reinforce that feel. Unfortunately, I am not as lucky as some yelper, no Angelic /right out of a Renissance painting Italian guys serving me. read more

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I have nothing but good praise for this ice cream parlour. That youthful exhiliration of being like a child at a candy store was the same level of thrill I felt at Punto Gelato. There are just so many fruity flavors to try out. Uniquely concocted flavors at that and not just something gimmicky put together for the sake of differentiating from industry expectations. I could see myself coming back here a handful more times and not having to order the same combination again. read more

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Going to Punto Gelato feels like going to Italy! My favourite flavours are coffee and Nutella. I tried their espresso for the first time and it was also pretty good. Definitely going back soon! read more

Punto Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has a good variety of flavors for ice cream. They have the more classic options as well as more unique ones, like black sesame or spicy pineapple or spicy chocolate. We tried coconut, which was delicious with tiny pieces of coconut flesh in it, passion fruit was on point, with the right amount of sourness, almond was great with tiny pieces of crushed almonds and also fig with the actual crunch that you get from the tiny grains in the fruit. I was not expecting the ice cream to be that good. They got the best gelato award back in 2019 which they advertise proudly. The size of ice cream you get dictates how many flavors you're allowed to pick. They have a patio outside for you to enjoy your ice cream. We got our ice cream about 5 limites before they were closing and we were not the only customers but the guy serving us seemed impatient and not as friendly as you would expect someone working in customer service. Not sure if they have vegan ice cream as it's not clearly indicated on the labels. read more

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Wonderful spread of flavours!!! We tried caramelleto and it was amazing. They mentioned that their speciality is pistachio. I am definitely trying it next time. It was a delight to come across this one. read more

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I got the pistachio and nougat as well as pear. The pear was tart but was a pleasant balance against the sweeter, nuttier flavour of the pistachio. Service was good. Clean interior. Not much to complain here! read more

The shop and gelato display is attractive but the customer service is lacking in warmth. The owner (I think) corrects a customer's pronunciation of the a flavour in Italian almost with scorn. All the flavours are in Italian, how would you not ask what they are? If he expects his customers to know Italian then he's in the wrong neighbourhood. $5 for a small scoop in either cone or cup. You get two flavours. The gelato's good but not amazing. I won't make it a point to come back. 2.5 stars. read more

Punto Gelato - Small gelato $5 each. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The best gelato ever! I've been so addicted to this place that it's almost embarrassing. I've brought my friends and family here and now they're addicted too. I've had gelato at other places and always felt that it was just good ice cream. After coming here I learned what gelato really is. Yes, there is a difference between gelato and ice cream! Gelato Simply Italian is a modern and sleek place and fills up fast during the evenings. The staff is super friendly, efficient and helpful when it comes to helping you pick out gelato. They have a ton of unique flavors and they do have a nice selection of sorbet. The gelato here is very flavorful, light and not too sweet. My favorites have to be prickly pear, carmelo, tiramisu, chili chocolate, Italian wine, macedonia, frozen yogurt and so much more. You can get a cone or cup. Sizes are small (two scoops- $3.50), medium (three scoops $5) and large (four scoops- $6). The portions are good, nothing too generous though. Besides gelato, they have a coffee bar. I like their coffee here, very strong and gets me through the day. They also have crepes (sweet & savory), Italian desserts, a fridge with cannoli's and other sweet goodies. I love their coffee granita (semi-frozen strong coffee). Ask for the granita 'Roman style' you won't be disappointed! The only thing I don't like is that some of the stuff here is pricey and the portions of the gelato can be inconsistent at times depending on who is serving that day. Overall this place is excellent if you're looking for an authentic gelato experience, lunch or bringing a coffee date. Highly recommended! read more

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When I saw this place, I thought....really?!?! midtown needs another gelato spot like I need a hole in my head. Then I stepped in and then I tried their gelato. As far as I am concerned, all other gelato joints on Mt Pleasant and Bayview can close down and hang their heads in shame. This store, ladies and gentlemen, is what gelato is meant to be. You really feel like you are stepping off the street in Toronto and into viva Italia! During my visit I heard the owner talking over skype in Italian, Italian music was playing, some Italian import goods were available and all the flavours were written in Italian. The owner is great. Ask him for his favourites, like I did, and you will not be disappointed. Each gelato I tried had fabulously smooth texture, rich flavour and no hit of fake flavouring or after taste. Highly, highly, highly recommend. read more

Punto Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

i LOVE gelato! I was so thrilled when these italian guys opened up a place at yonge/eg (on yonge a few blocks south of eglinton). there's another gelato place just north of eglinton on yonge, and its not good at all. but the gelato at gelato simply italian ROCKS - it's creamy and enough flavor! a whole variety of flavors plus other yummy treats. good place to hang out on a lazy evening - they're open pretty late so that's a plus. the guys behind the counter are friendly and chatty. a regular gelato cup is $4-5 - one scoop.....yes a bit pricey but its worth it. plus it stays fresh in the freezer for a month, i've saved my gelato scoop (wrapped in freezer press and seal wrap), and it tasted same as the day i got it. they also sell tubs of gelato. haven't tried anything else besides the gelatos - but can't wait to cos i'll be going back - this is going to be my fave summer spot! around $8 per person depending on what size, plus coffee/tea must try: pistachio gelato :) read more

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Great place. They have so many flavors and they legit taste fantastic. They aren't super tight with portions like some other spots are as well. read more

The Gelato is good. They have a good selection. They rotate flavours. It is in the neighbourhood. Outdoor seating - great on balmy nights. Their customer service - Mama Mia! So bad! (Apologies for the bad humour). Their prices went up this summer. $5 for a small - a tad expensive. You can get two flavours though. I have learnt to ignore most of their servers (Btw - There is a high turnover). The names of flavours are all in Italian. I do not mind learning Italian, I would just like to be able to ask what it means without having my head bitten off! Without the attitude, it would be charming. I understand the No-Taste or I-Will-Charge policy. Nothing in life is free. And someone once explained that some flavours are very expensive to make so they do not let you taste those. Which is fine as well, if explained nicely. The Pistachio can be bought without tasting. Really good. read more

NEW GELATO PLACE!!!! SO excited for this because I don't really have an icecream place in my work area besides Mt Pleasant but that is kinda far to walk. This lovely man just opened up his store and it's so inviting. He is one of the most friendly store owners I've met in awhile. Right now he just has gelato but he will soon expand to lunch menus as well. The place is decorating really nicely and open window concept - so in the summer whole entire place has the summer air rolling through. What can you say bad about Gelato? I'm slowly trying all the flavors and all of them have been delish so far. A small cup is $3.99 and you get 2 flavors. Check it out!! UPDATE: Have now tried their cappuccinos which are great for an afternoon patio break. Most of the flavours you can't go wrong except maybe the Mojito? Kinda put me off. Bellini is by far one of my favs along with Baileys and one of their Rum ones :P You can't hate this place - it's a little taste of Italy. Happy One Year Anniversary! read more

Good - the place is open late. Bad - you don't get to sample all flavours. I tried Yogurt strawberry, which was too sour for my taste and vanilla. It was mediocre. Not outstanding. Price is okay and you get more gelato at Mad Italian or Creme. read more

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Best gelato in town- hands down. I would definitely return here every day of the week if i could.

This place could've gotten 5 stars from me but the service at this place is atrocious. Very rude and does not want to have any conversations with you. Now the gelato. It is simply amazing. My wife loves and so do I. That's as far as I can go for the positives. With every review I always ask, will I come back? Yes just because of the gelato. Food: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 1/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 read more

We just moved into the neighbourhood and went here after a nice pizza dinner. I was trying out the flavours and the owner very rudely pointed out the sampling rule that they apparently had posted on the door. That was my very first visit to the store, and I usually look forward to the food in a place than to randomly ready signs posted. I've had gelato from various places around canada and this is not exceptional. I liked the gelato, but the overall experience left a sour taste in my mouth. read more

When the Moon hits your eyes like a big Pizza Pie, that's amore. In this case, it was the Gelato fridge's gentle light shining up at the heavenly Italian Gelato Girl. The same light didn't work out for those Gelato Men as they looked like Devils behind the Angel. It was interesting that at this late hour we still saw the open kitchen where the Men were still working on their concoctions. (+0.5 *Star*) Also it was so distinctively Italian not just from the decor but also from the mid-age Men that worked there and the Italian fashioned Gentlemen that came in. Much like La Paloma, there was a stand-up fridge that showcase some Dessert Cold Cannolis and Gelato Truffles. I would say 80% of the Gelato names are Italian so you might need assistance from either the Devils or the Angel. We got Cioccolato(Chocolate) was rich, Ananas(Pineapple) was light with small pieces, and Maria(Nuts & Cinnamon) was full of Nut slices and slight flavour of Cinnamon. Out of the bunch, Ananas was my least favourite but overall it was nice. Rating Gelato places really depend on Service, Space, Selection and this one did well on all aspects. I felt with all the Coffee items showcased that it was more of a Cafe than Gelateria and Cafes are pretty much like home to me. read more

Stingiest place ever. This gelato is not cheap. If you ask to weigh the bigger portions (which have a preset weight for price) they will add gelato in mini increments to avoid at all cost to go even just 1 g over, all while it melts away because that takes longer. Cold customer service. When i think of the European gelato places of my childhood.... what a day and night difference!! read more

Awesomeness. Gelato flavours galore. Melon, Pistachio, Chili Chocolate, Strawberry, Kiwi, the list goes on and on...it's amazing. It's slightly expensive though, but well worth it for quality (and considering the area). The only thing that pisses me off is the mini nutella bottles for $8. Why would you be stupid enough to buy that, and why would the owners even price it that way and keep on the counter where you pay cash...it's sorta saying "Look at how much i am ripping you off and how stupid you are for standing in this line" read more

Really Really good flavors. Flavors and authenticity: 5 Stars Anal portioning and deceptive high bottom cups: 3 Stars Owner is a dick. Otherwise excellent. read more

We decided to come here after a lovely dinner, and sorry we did. The multiple reviews of poor customer service is very true. The guy serving us probably was offered either this job or an anal-thermometer quality control check guy so get it...not exactly dream job but if you're not going to even want to answer questions as simple as "what is your favorite flavor," than perhaps having something up your a** would fit you better (personality and other ways...) It's also expensive for what you get - $5 for a small cup. Is the gelato even worth it? IMO, not really...with a dime a dozen places selling gelato, this place can't claim to be the best. How can you even tell one gelato place from another? Not sure, but my Stracciatella was meh. And the sign saying that they will charge $1 for sampling, if you don't end up buying is douch-y beyond compare. Some gelato/ice cream places will have staff initiate you to try. Here? A joke. read more

Worst service ever. Won't allow you to just purchase 1 scoop unless you're under 10 years old. Um, ok?? Squeezed and extra $2 out of me but lost a potential repeat customer. Smart business practices, no? The product itself was half-melted. Asked to use the washroom and there was feces smeared everywhere. Makes you wonder what their cleaning standards are. Definitely won't be back. read more

Gelato colors not neon, check. 2 flavors allowed per smallest size cup, check. Lots of non-dairy options (they have a chocolate sorbet!!!), check. Pretty solid gelato establishment in Davisville and the neighbors seem to agree as it was sooo packed this lovely Sunday evening. But cons include only 2 samples per person, not enough seating due to so many customers (although on a colder day I imagine this would not be a problem at all since the place is quite large), and the sorbets being way too sweet and artificial tasting. Unfortunately I forgot my Lactaid tonight, so had to stick to dairy-free options, which here were all fruit except for the single dairy-free chocolate option. I wish they had pistachio flavored sorbet too (go to G for Gelato for that!). The watermelon and kiwi sorbets were great - actually tasted like the fruits. But my Macedonia (blend of different fruits) and guava flavors were sadly way too sugary and did not resemble any fruit. I highly discourage all from getting the guava flavor in particular - it just tastes like sugar. read more

Punto Gelato - Many non-dairy flavors (all fruit except for chocolate - not on display). Recommend kiwi and watermelon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been meaning to write this review for a while. I have been there so many times and am totally addicted. Although I live in a neighbourhood near three other gelato places (one on Mount Pleasant and two on Bayview), Gelato Simply Italian is the only one I've visited since it opened. Every time I go, there is something new. Sometimes some of the flavours are extremely unusual. Yesterday, it was balsamic-beet. I passed on that one. If you want to be adventurous with your selection without being THAT adventurous, try the chocolate chili pepper. It's awesome. I also particularly enjoy the dark chocolate orange, ameretto, tartuffo, black licorice, banana, white chocolate coconut, and Zuppa Inglese (English trifle with sponge cake soaked in liquor). All of the flavours are labelled in Italian, so you will not always know what's what, but part of the fun is guessing, and of course the staff will always help you out. read more

This is the real deal. Caramelo + Brutto Ma Buono = hell to the yes. I haven't had the crepes but I fantasize about them just the same.... Definitely rivals La Paloma in my book, and good as any place I went to while living in Italy. read more

This is a fantastic gelato joint. They have around 50 different flavours and some of them are really amazing. The down side is that they don't let you sample their premium flavours so it can be a bit of a hit or miss. I noticed, right off the bat, their pistachio is not fluorescent green and has a nice mellow and natural taste. The pomegranate was again natural tasting and it had captured a good balance between sweet and tard. These are the two flavours that won me over. As an Iranian, I know my pistachios and pomegranates and I am very partial towards those who show proper respect to these ingredients. As for the other flavours, the coconut was light, refreshing and definitely one of my favourites. Dark chocolate with chilies is an interesting one. The crema (custard) is wonderfully rich and creamy. You can't leave this place without trying a cannolo. The velvety filling and dark chocolate outer coating is a unique take on the cannoli. I was also very impressed by the quality of their espresso. So be sure to pick up an americano or espresso granita when you visit. read more

Good gelato but rude staff. The person working the cash was fine but the one serving was quite rude. Disappointing

Wow! I've found my new fave gelato spot in Toronto. I used to love Hollywood Gelato (still very good value) and Ed's Scoop (best waffle cones). Also enjoy La Poloma and Il Gelatiere. But Gelato Simply Italian has my heart...for now. The owners are very kind and friendly. They actualy wanted my feedback on the flavours I tried and asked me what I thought about other flavour ideas. The store itself is elegant and clean with lots of room. What I like about this place is the gelato is not as weet as Hollywood and the selection is better than Ed's. I'd probably like La Poloma better if they were closer to me. But until then...this place is my fave. read more

I poked my head in to see what had replaced Sassy Bead at this address, and I was glad to find something else I love as much as beads. ;) The store is clean and crisp-looking, with black and white fixtures and big windows. A small cone or cup with two flavours will set you back just under four bucks, which makes it cheaper than some of the other gelato places in the Eg, Dave, Yonge and Bayv square. My first two flavours: tiramisu, which tasted like the real thing; and 'Jul', which was a strange but addictive blend of sour cherries, almond slivers, and rice (not rice milk, as in dairy-free ice cream -- just bits of rice mixed in). I'll definitely be going back, instead of making the trek over to Bayview. Maybe I should get a couple of trays since my family's in town for my wedding. Gotta keep this place open over the winter... read more

Best gelato ever. Tonnes of flavours. Go here anytime I'm in the neighbourhood. That is all. read more

This is my go-to place for a yummy treat. Amazing gelato! Original flavours and a lot of sorbet selection (I'm lactose). They even have a dairy-free choloclate. I think I'll go today! read more

I didn't count the number of flavours they had, but there were definitely more than 20. The flavours came in a wide variety, from pistachio to Nutella. They had a gigantic mural depicting the breadth of flavours that they've had at the store, so I'm guessing that they rotate their flavours frequently. I visited upon a friend's recommendation on a warm summer afternoon, and it was packed. Gelato can be purchased in small, medium, and large size cups, priced at $5.00, $6.50, and $7.50 respectively. As for variety, small comes with up to 2 flavours, medium comes with up to 3, and large comes with up to 4. You also have the option of getting your gelato in a cone. If it's your first time at the store, be sure to utilize your two free samples to ensure you're satisfied with your purchase (but let's be honest, you'd have to be insatiable not to). Beware though, if you take a free sample without a subsequent purchase, they cost $1.00 each. Simple Italian has a small Yonge Street-facing patio which we were able to get a seat on. All in all, my first experience at Simply Italian was quite enjoyable, and I'll be eager to return whenever I'm in the area. Tip: There's a side street right beside Simply Italian where you can enjoy free parking during most normal hours. Heading southbound, make a right after you pass Simply Italian (right after Jaipur Grille) and park on the street along the bridge. Hope this saves you a couple bucks! read more