Great experience at Rivareno. Surprisingly no line on a nice Friday at around 6pm. Lots of great gelato flavors to choose from...as well as some hot and cold coffee options. I had a medium cup ($11) with three flavors....all of which were great. Prices were on par...if not slightly higher...than other similar gelato places in the city. Staff was friendly, patient and efficient. There are a few tables and chairs inside as well as outside. read more

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Overall: 4.5/5 I got a small cone ($9.50) to share with my brother so we could pick two flavors. They give you a really generous amount and the customer service was great. They let you sample the gelato before you commit which is always a plus. They even let us try an off menu matcha that was actually really good. Strong, bold matcha flavor and once it hits the menu it is definitely worth trying. The Banoffee Rivareno with mascarpone, banana, and caramel was good and tasted like a creamy banana. Simple but satisfying. The Cremino Rivareno with hazelnut, white chocolate ganache, and gianduia swirl was delicious and one of our two picks. Not super sweet which was a nice change. The Tiramisu was recommended to us and it did not disappoint. It was probably our favorite flavor outside of the matcha and paired really well with the Cremino Rivareno as a combo. The portion was so generous that we were full afterwards and ate a light dinner. read more

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I'm pretty confident this is the best gelato in NYC - why? Because I just got back from a trip to Italy and taste tested ALL the top gelato spots. Our favorite in Florence (where gelato was invented) was Rivareno! We had no idea they had a location in NYC so we will be visiting frequently! My favorite flavor here is the cremino rivareno and cremino dark. Super creamy and nutty. Their pistachio cream is also great and it's good quality pistachios unlike some places The only downside to this is it's $9.50 for a small here and it was only 3 euros in Italy lol Will be back to try more flavors! This is the real deal! read more

Rivareno - Cremino rivareno and cremino dark - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

If you mourned the absence of Grom for years, you can finally rejoice. Since Grom has closed its doors during the pandemic, I have been searching for a gelato shop that offers high quality, yogurt gelato. I found that most places don't carry it or only offer it temporarily. However, yogurt is one of the regular flavors at Rivareno. It goes great with lemon sorbet or pistachio gelato by the way. The quality and intensity of flavor are on par with Grom. Also, I have this belief that artisanal gelati are kept in closed stainless steel containers. Those open tubs with colorful mounds of gelati look enticing, but I suspect they are made with flavor mixes. Grom had them in containers and so do Rivareno. It is pretty pricey, but they use high quality ingredients and they are in NYC, so... just shut up and enjoy the gelato! read more

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I think this gelato shop is similar another popular nyc gelato place - Anita's - in terms of texture and taste. Perhaps I'm just not a huge fan of super smooth gelato. I did the quality of the gelato was quite good and certainly better than Anita's. The pistachio flavor isn't too strong, the cremino rivareno flavor is hazelnut based and is quite a bit stronger. I do like the gelato but its quality does not justify $11.5 (after tax) for two smallish scoops of gelato, especially given my opinion on its consistency. Service is kind of slow since there's only one person working the front and oftentimes a line. When I went around 9pm on a weekday, there were no tables to eat inside. 4.4/5 read more

Rivareno - Pistachio & cremino rivareno gelato - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

This gelato was SO GOOD. I loved that they had such unique flavors like yogurt because I love tart original froyo but this was even better. So creamy and you get to choose two flavors. A place to go twice in one week. read more

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I swear by 95% of Italian gelatos that are stored with tin can coverings. I say this as a partner of an Italian man. We don't visit gelato establishments that have mountain-high, fancy, whipped displays of gelato. There is only one place that we make an exception for this, and that is ONLY for Giolotti in Rome. This is because whenever there is gelato stacked super high, 9/10 times, they use cheap filler to create volume. That being said, the gold standard of gelato in the city are Rivareno, Gentile (from Bari), and L'art de Gelato. You can taste the quality of ingredients and the taste is highly pronounced and pigmented - not artificial. We've gotten the specials of key lime pie and chocolate peanut butter, and it truly heaven in our mouths. A favorite of ours whenever we visit SoHo for errands, eating, and or shopping. read more

Rivareno - Key lime special flavor! - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

I'm ASTOUNDED at the quality of this gelato, this place will ruin you for gelato for the rest of your life. Once you get gelato here you will not be able to eat others The pistachio and gianduia combo is the elite order. The prices are not cheap, but I came here 3 days in a row on a recent trip if that shoes how much this place is truly so so so so unique. read more

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Absolutely one of the best hot chocolates I've had in NY. I've been searching PROPER Italian hot chocolate for ages and only a couple spots have been doing it with the right amount of thickness and depth of chocolate flavor and rivareno is one of them! It comes with marshmallows but because no one knew if they were made with veg gelatin or meat based gelatin I elected to not have any. That would've absolutely taken this hot chocolate to the next level. It was smooth and rich and the perfect sweetness. A hot chocolate affogato with their gelato would KILLLLLL. read more

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Overall: C // 3 stars New gelato shop open in SoHo with an intriguing menu featuring unique flavors like Lychee and Banana Coffee. Unfortunately, I found their gelato to be quite light in flavor, and could benefit from using more fruit or fruit that is more in season, especially for the price tag hovering around $10. Food: E Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Delicious gelato! My husband and I stopped in for gelato during one of the coldest weekends of the year so far and it still hit the spot! The gentleman at the counter was very friendly and offered us multiple samples to try. The gelato itself is the perfect consistency, soft and incredibly flavorful. You get a decent amount in the small and it's stuffed into the cup well. We mixed Oreo and stracciatella and both were fantastic and well balanced. There was a decent amount of seating but I imagine when it's warm out these fill up fast. This is the best gelato place we've had in the city so far. Can't wait to try it when it's actually warm out! read more

Rivareno - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Obsessed with this spot! The gelato is so light and airy to a level I haven't experienced before. The flavors are all delicious and you're welcomed to trying a sample. read more

Rivareno - Gelato - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

It was Valentine's Day, and I was wandering around the city, about to make my way back to Penn when I passed by here. I had wanted to try the gelato here so I popped in. I decided on a small cup with Zabaglione and another flavor with Amarena cherries (the flavors rotate). The gelato was amazing, excellent texture and flavor. It's a cute space, a couple of tables there and they also offer coffee drinks. The guy helping me with my order was very helpful, letting me try a couple flavors before I decided what I wanted. I definitely will be back! read more

One of the best gelato places I've been to in NYC and they have the best service. They were welcoming and kind. They were patient and let us try a few flavors. From my understanding, they are one of the few ice cream makers that make the gelato on site. I really enjoyed their crema (custard, that was surprisingly yellow hue) and the pumpkin spice flavors. I also had the dark chocolate and nocciola (hazelnut) which were a bit too thick for me. The shop has a minimal and clean vibe. The cups are small, but probably intentionally because they really fill them. They're a bit pricey, but I think the quality is really good and it's a good treat to have every once and a while. read more

Rivareno - small cup - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Two words - Liquid gold. Tried a bunch of gelato spots in the city and a few in Rome, but Rivareno, straight from Italy, is out of this world. After sampling a few flavors to get the best combo, I gave up and just made a choice. Everything sampled was just too good so I knew, I need to return again and again to really do myself full justice here. The staff was friendly and did great recommending flavors based on our taste preferences. What I ended up with was a combo of two flavors: - CREMINO DARK - all caps because this was hands-down, the best I have ever had. This had notes of pistachios, hazelnut and a base of dark chocolate. Silky and outrageously good! - Yogurt- tarty and refreshing to complement my hero flavor and it did great as a side kick!! 10/10 gelato read more

Rivareno - Cremino Dark and Yogurt - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

You can add their fantastic , dense ,thick hot chocolate to the excellence of this place . One of the best in NYC ! Highly recommended!!! read more

Italian gelato following late lunch of party of two was a very sweet ending for day's end for my birthday 2025 celebration. Customer service is very attentive and on point. I requested for two flavors in two respective small cups that was similar to vanilla and Nutella and got exactly as I wished. I wanted to thank my server for his recommendations, whom I think his name is William, but he quickly sprinted to the next customer queueing the line waiting to order. Seating is very limited and "first come, first served" basis with the added long line spewing outdoors during the hot and humid summer months. The server pack the cup overflowing more than one standard scoop where the ice cream is spilling as our respective cups were small, but it stack reasonable high. Napkins are available, but limited at the cashier counter. Please be kind to bus your own food waste upon vacating. Four stars, due to the lack of change for cashier operating starting till money. Initially I attempted to pay with a $20.00 bill, but a female worker stated "there is no change," ergo I resorted to pay in credit card method as change is not due. I did receive a printed bill with great acquiesce. For stars, for small amounts, I prefer to payment with cash. small cup × 2 ($9.10 each) = $18.20 Vaniglia bourbon This is close to the classic favorite, high quality Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Gianduia "A perfect pairing of rich chocolate blended with intense roasted hazelnuts sourced from the elevated farmlands of the Langhe region in Piedmont. This signature flavor emulates the robustly sweet, nutty flavor of Italy's famous Gianduiotto chocolates." source: Riva Reno's website menu description. One word: delicious. I skipped the nuts, but the flavor is highly enticing to my interest. I love Nutella as it reminisce a previous visit to Paris, France. read more

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P - is for the Pleasant lady behind the counter letting me try whatever I wanted. I - is for ICE cream? No. WTF. Gelato! S - is for Stephanie, she loves it. Also, sweet sweet Stracciatella ! T - is for TRY it all, especially the GianDuia. A - is for Authentic. C - is for the subway train to get here (Also, E). H - is for Help!! I need this sweet spot to be closer. I - is for Insanely good Pistachio! No filler, no fake, just rich creamy goodness. Can you tell its my favorite? O - is for OHHH MY GOD you need to check this place out. I think you know what gelato to get. See you there ! read more

Rivareno - No artsy insta pic here .. just a hungry girl eating pistachio and chocolate gelato - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been waiting for an opportunity to try the gelato at Rivareno, and finally got my chance after a doctor's appointment in Soho. Rivareno prides themselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients with no artificial flavors, and they make their gelato on site daily! I went shortly after they opened on a Monday and had the whole place to myself. Since nobody else was there, I was able to try a few flavors and settled on two of their specialty flavors - Cremino Rivareno and Cremino Dark. The gelato was truly creamy without a hint of ice. At almost $10 for the smallest cup size (up to 2 flavors), it's not inexpensive, but you can genuinely taste the difference in quality. read more

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I'm so excited to try this gelato shop after seeing the posts on instagram. I know it's a legit Italian gelato because there's no display of mountains of gelato. All of them are in closed metal containers. Flavors are displayed on te wall. I sampled the pistachio and it's amazing. You can taste that it's from fresh pistachios, as if you are eating them. I wanted to try the Bacio, the girl who helped me gave me a look as if I had ten heads. I repeated my self again a couple of times in a slow motion but she still gave me a blank look. I almost walked out from the store disappointed from such treatment, but I already traveled from Philly to try it. Fortunately another staff told me that they are still making it. Definitely need more training on product knowledge and customer service. I picked coffee. As a coffee lover, I'm giving a thumbs up. Not a weak coffee flavor and enhanced with chocolate chips. The gelato s so silky and smooth when you scoop it. Love it. The store is clean and bright with some seatings. read more

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The gelato here is super cream. I enjoy the matcha one. But I realized that I do not like real gelato. Way too creamy for me. But for anyone else looking for a good gelato place. This is the place to go. read more

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Riva Reno gelato is sublime. Creamy, flavorful - simply luscious! This was my first visit. Chani helped me sample several flavors till I chose two. The Cremino Rivareno with the Contessa. This was a mélange of Gianduja with white chocolate and an almond cream with amaretti cookies. A small cup of two flavors cost $9.10. I sat to eat it and oh my word....i had fallen in love! Each spoonful was sending me straight to gelato heaven. As I finished, I wanted to stand in line again to choose more flavors. The menu has many choices of gelato, specials and there is a section of sorbets. Both cups and cones are offered. Seating is inside and there is a round table outside with two chairs. I can envisage it getting very busy when the hot summer months arrive. I cannot wait to return for more superb gelato! Currently only cards are accepted. read more

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Yummy but nothing special and overpriced. The NY cheesecake flavor is really delicious though. Went to try the pumpkin and ended up loving the cheesecake more. Service was very kind though and no line on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Rivareno - Cheesecake - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious - dare I say the best gelato in NYC?! Yes! Geeat selection of flavors to choose from, all fresh and very flavorful. Try their seasonal flavors too. read more

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I was excited to try this beautiful and popular new gelato shop from Italy! It's a small cafe with a few tables inside and outside. The staff was friendly and offered samples. I tried a few flavors and the gelato is rich and creamy. The texture is just as I remember from Italy. I decided on the Cremina Dark and the Menta Stracciata. Delicious and I would love to come back to try more flavors on a cone. read more

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One bite of this gelato, and I was instantly transported back to Italy. I was blown away by how good this spot was! I will say, it was certainly expensive ($9 for the small cone that is pictured). However, it was very high quality and honestly the small was more gelato than I expected. When we came in, we were served immediately and there were plenty of tables open to sit and enjoy your gelato at. Honestly, it is definitely the best gelato I have had in the US, so despite the steep price point I would still recommend trying this spot! read more

Rivareno - Crema Gelato - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Top gelato in the city for sure--you can really taste the high quality ingredients as well as the ultra rich & creamy textures. My fave is Cremino dark--luxurious and decadent (a must for dark chocolate lovers you won't be disappointed!) read more

Rivareno - Cremino Dark + Rivareno - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a nice time getting some gelato. The metal tins are a must. The pistachio was my favorite. read more

Rivareno - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

At over $9 for a small, this gelato is on the pricier side. But at least it wasn't already melted. With this pre requisite satisfied, the pistachio gelato was on its way to being a memorable treat. read more

Rivareno - View from inside - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

We went later in the night so some of the flavors that we wanted to try were sold out. However, the service was great and we were able to try samples. Even for the small, they give a lot of gelato. The gelato shop is a bit smaller but there are a few tables and seating inside. I would come back to try other flavors. read more

Rivareno - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Wow this is some of the best gelato! The texture is dreamy and unlike any other I've had in the states or Italy. The service was exceptional and they produced the cone I had envisioned in my dreams. After sampling a few flavors and asking for recommendations, and I ended up getting a waffle cone (filled with the chocolate fountain!) and the pistachio and cremino rivareno flavors. It was absolutely amazing, highly recommend! read more

Rivareno - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

While this gelato is all the way from Italy, the flavor was lacking and the gelato is expensive. The creaminess and texture was spot on and resembled every gelato in Italy. The presentation could have been neater and cleaner, but the overall experience was positive. Line moves quick and it is definitely worth a try. read more

Rivareno - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

This is the 33rd location of Rivareno, an award-winning Bologna-based gelato shop, having just opened up in SoHo! Rivareno is known for their daily, freshly-made, small-batch gelato. You can have a scoop (or more) on top of a warm crepe or in a fluffy waffle! The flavor menu included the Classic Flavors (Fior di Panna, Vaniglia Bourbon, Nocciola, Pistacchio, Yogurt, Cioccolato, Stracciatella, and Caffe), New Flavors (Amarenata, Zabaione, Te Verde, and Cocco), Rivareno Specialties (Alice, Morena, Cremino Rivareno, Cremino Dark, San Luca, Caramello Salato, Contessa, and Gianduia), and the Fruit & Non-Dairy (Mango, Lampone, Sorbetto Pistacchio, Fragola, Limone, and Sorbetto Cioccolato), Ask for a sample, which the staff will gladly provide, for those who can be indecisive! We tried their Pistacchio and their Morena (the fior di panna with bitter cherries and syrup). Great selection of classic, specialties, and fruit flavors, and staff were friendly! The shop was bright and cheery, with a few seatings. +freshly-made gelato +friendly service read more

I stopped by here earlier today with some coworkers for an after-lunch snack. We had actually walked by Rivareno Gelato the night before on our way to dinner and I thought it looked great. Even though we stopped at that time, I was sad that I was too full to eat more. So I was very happy whenever the opportunity presented itself today to stop by again. This shop is located on Spring Street in SoHo and has seating for about ten inside, along with a few sidewalk tables for outdoor seating. They had around twenty flavors of gelato available and also offered milkshakes, natural gremolata, and affogatos. However, the one flavor that had caught my eye was the passionfruit. So on this day I went with a small cup of it. It was quickly handed to me, and man was it good. The passionfruit flavor was sharp without being too sweet. It actually reminded me of a lot of the items I get in Hawaii where they let the passionfruit speak for itself instead of hiding it behind an overwhelming amount of sugar. I was really enjoying it and before I knew it the cup was gone and I was left wishing I had ordered a bigger size. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While it's certainly not cheap at $10 for a small, I really did enjoy the flavor. read more

Rivareno - Flavors - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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Yay they finally have the tiramisu Gelato!! Went to try it right away! And I loved it! 10/10 for the tiramisu Gelato!!! read more

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The hype is real! Their gelato is so creamy, flavorful, and delicious. I tried a few flavors and it was very difficult to just pick 2, I'll have to come back for the other flavors! The girls working here also were so nice and friendly, they clearly loved working here and loved their jobs. My friend and I were able to grab a table after a couple left. It's a smallish shop so you'll have to be patient with seating. Can't wait to return! read more

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Excellent ingredients it tastes whipped how gelato is supposed to taste. The cremino is great. The storefront feels very modern New York chic I was hoping for the Italy mom and pop feel but I understand. The staff are very insightful on what flavors are good and offered history of the company. Im looking forward to trying the Miami location. read more

Rivareno - Cremino dark - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

The newest Italian gelato place in town. First one in New York. Regular and dairy free flavors. Not the rich flavors I was expecting and that they pride themselves on in their European locations. It was still good though. Tried several flavors. Very pricey!! read more

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I don't get the hype. The consistency is really melty (even for gelato it's too melty), they were out of a lot of flavors, and it's way too expensive. I've never paid $22 for two small gelatos. They were generous with samples though. read more

My friend recommended this spot for a little sweet treat after we had dinner and I was super impressed at the quality and flavor of the gelato! It's a relatively small place but we were able to find seating for the three of us on a weekday evening. The staff members were very welcoming and generous and even offered a small sample when my friend asked about their hot chocolate, which appears to be a new menu item, and comes topped with marshmallows made in-house. He really enjoyed how rich the hot chocolate was. My other friend and I opted for the gelato option - a small cup comes with 1-2 flavors. While on the pricier end (the total comes out to be almost $10 before tip), we were very impressed by how creamy and rich the gelato is. The size of the scoops is also pretty impressive - it doesn't look that large but even a small cup ended up being quite filling. I chose the stracciatella and pistachio flavors - while the stracciatella was good, the pistachio was amazing!! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who might even remotely be considering it. I also loved how festive and adorable all of their holiday decorations were! This place definitely deserves all the hype it gets - I'll definitely be back to try additional flavors (and revisit my beloved pistachio) if I'm ever around the area. read more