After lunch the next best thing is dessert, this place is well known and I finally have a chance to come by and try some of their gelato. I like the concept of getting a chance to sample a few flavors before picking the ones I want. In the end I went with pistachio, it was rich and full of pistachio flavor unlike most places. There was a decently sized line and there aren't any dine in seats that I could see, but a nice grab and go spot for the summer. read more

Venchi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Venchi is a chain from Italy that now has locations in NYC. Rotating flavors of delicious creamy cold gelato. A variety of chocolates and candies to choose from. Friendly staff that will gladly let you sample some of the ice cream before settling on your choice. Overall, a bit on the pricier side but it's decent quality. read more

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The location is very close to Central Park and has long line but it moves very quickly and they take your order for cup vs cone in the line while you wait to get to the servers to pick your flavors. I got the double scoop in a cup and it came with a chocolate bark on top. I tried the tiramisu and the Stracciatella (creamy gelato with chocolate flakes). Both were very good and creamy. My brother got the milk chocolate gelato with hazelnut bits in a cone dipped in chocolate. We liked that the flavors weren't overpowering and too sweet. I've seen their locations in several cities inside and outside the US and will revisit when I'm close to one. read more

Venchi - Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Bar 3.52 oz - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Venchi is my guilty pleasure that I indulge whether it's summer or winter. You walk in and the air practically hugs you with that rich, creamy, cocoa-laced perfume. The glass cases gleam like jewelry displays--except instead of diamonds, there are truffle-dusted chocolates, pistachio-studded slabs, and hazelnut dreams whispering "ciao bella" from behind the counter. The gelato? Listen this is not your run-of-the-mill "Italian" ice cream. No. This is velvet. This is silk. In my eyes this is the Saks, Neiman Marcus, H. Bendel's, and Bloomingdale's rolled together of fine Italian gelatos, with the service to match! I run straight to my 2 favorite flavors that I will keep to myself. Because I don't want to divulge my personal food orgasm! You will have to try, and discover your own (winking) And because I believe in living my best life, I also grabbed a little box of their signature chocolates. These are dangerous. One bite and you're like, "Oh I'll just have one more," but suddenly you've eaten five, lost track of time, and started looking up flights to Italy. Staff here are sweet in the effortless, non-forced way--you can tell they actually like talking chocolate all day. The store sparkles, the presentation is flawless, and the atmosphere is always perfect! tip: Spring for the gift box, even if it's "for yourself." Your future self will thank you. read more

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Normally very good and the staff is nice. It's overpriced $36 for a small tub of 3 flavors or somewhere around $8 per cup. Though, no one has been disappointed when I've taken them there. With the amount of space they have on UES- wish they had more flavors. They rotate flavors and recently haven't had as many varied options. Feedback: They ruined the tiramisu flavor by adding in lady fingers- assume this was for financial reasons, but honestly makes it terrible. No one wants dry stale lady fingers in their gelato. It was popular as it was. Wish they'd change it back. read more

Expensive but they had some really creative gelato flavors. Got a regular size and was able to get two flavors, so I picked tiramisu and coffee. The coffee flavored one could have had more coffee flavor in it, the tiramisu was good. Would recommend stopping by if you're looking for a sweet treat. read more

I've been gone from NYC for awhile, so stumbling on this location a couple of weeks ago was such a pleasant surprise! I was headed to the Met museum to see an exhibit on a cold rainy Friday night and this chocolate shop was on my walk there. It was super bright and colorful and immediately drew me in. Staff were really nice and let me try a piece of chocolate. Their dark chocolate is fantastic! They also have very cute packaging for the holidays so I caved and bought some chocolate from here. Just FYI, this is Italian chocolate, not what I was expecting, but sometimes those are the best finds! read more

Venchi - Cute holiday gift box with holiday assortment chocolates - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Just as good as at their stores in Italy. Surprisingly consistent! Chocolate excellent and the gelato made me happy for hours afterwards. Foolish window marketing. It should say gelato somewhere on the window instead of just tiramisu. read more

Nice place. Service has been slow both times I have visited. Bought chocolate twice. IMHO it pales in comparison to Laderach. Will give their gelato a shot. read more

Ok though not really for me? Venchi is a chain that started in Italy, expanded around Europe, and now has locations in NYC and a handful of other US cities. This location is on Lexington between 77th and 78th, right next to Angelina Bakery. Their locations are consistent in design, colorful foil-wrapped chocolates lined up in clear column bins against the wall, chocolates in bars, boxes, individual bonbon form on shelves and in display cases. Some shops have gelato as well, they carry pretty standard gelato flavors and a few sorbets, the gelato is decent for NYC and prob better than your average suburban spot, though it's hard to stand out against the stiff ice cream competition. The chocolates have good flavors though the texture wasn't as creamy of smooth nor the chocolate flavor itself as chocolately as I would have hoped. For $13.90 for a quarter pound (that's $56/pound!) this needs to stand out in the top-range of chocolates I've ever tasted, which unfortunately it did not. Also I'm personally not a fan of their wrapper design and chocolate shapes, the foil kinda has an old school European candy store feel, but the bumpy exterior texture just comes off as messy and unpleasant-looking to me. I guess what I'm saying is I prefer my chocolates (and their wrappers) to look smooth the way that they taste. I do think some of their gift boxes are very festive and beautiful though. Kept this 3 stars since their staff was friendly and helpful, the store was clean and tidy, and the line for gelato moved pretty quickly on a warm day. A regular with 2 flavors in either cup or cone was $7.95, which falls in the general realm of NYC gelato prices these days. read more

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Great service! I went in for a simple hazelnut/ pistachio gelato, which then turned into a chocolate pack as a gift for a friend. Then the staff began to help me figure out the best flavor by letting me sample and providing me with more information about the different types. Really appreciated the service and of course the gelato itself and the chocolates were scrumptious! read more

Review for the Venchi gelato only. My 2-flavor-in-a-cup treat was close to $9, incl. tax. (Added $$ for a cone, or to line cup or cone with chocolate and/or nuts.) Learned from the customer ahead of me who was told a few times to order first before can request any tasting, so I paid for mine and asked for a taste of pistachio. Not for me so went for my usual chocoviar (really love the dark chocolate flavor with grainy bits of (more) chocolate), and tried the Venezuelan chocolate with hazelnut (thicker, mousse-like texture, not too sweet and not Nutella-ey); topped with a dark chocolate piece. Loved it! read more

Venchi - 2 flavor: venezuelan chocolate with hazelnut (left) and chocoviar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Venchi is so delicious I had to visit every location. The first time I ate Venchi was when I found the location near 14th Street Union Square by accident. I had no idea I would find this location on Lexington Avenue. As soon as it warms up I'll be out having ice cream again. Venchi is creamy and has a smooth taste that to me is unique. It is a rich flavor so a scoop will satisfy my desire. They have a huge selection of chocolate candy and sweets. I'm just here for what I call the Gucci of Gelatos! I like the Espresso flavor. Try it...... read more

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Got the caramel Panna cotta gelato and it was delicious especially on a hot summers day. It was the perfect sweet treat to indulge in! read more

Venchi - Caramel Panna cotta Gelato, Small Size (16 oz / 1.0 lb.) Not Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Wanted something sweet after our lunch. Stopped by Venchi. Staff is super friendly. We couldn't decide if we wanted hot chocolate or gelato. A staff member brought us a sample of the hit chocolate. She also asked if we wanted to sample the gelato. We ordered a cup of tiramisu and a cup of milk and chocolate. Both were great. Not overly sweet. The sample of hot chocolate was good, too. It's just a little too rich and thick for me. They also sell chocolates and crepes. Great place for a treat. read more

Venchi - Milk and chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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I stopped in right before closing and the place was packed, but Chris was incredibly patient and kind with every customer. Really appreciated his calm and friendly attitude under pressure. He made a great impression and deserves serious credit. read more

Venchi - Indoor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I will never come here again. I asked to try some flavors and was immediately told to select how many scoops I wanted and to pay immediately. I have NEVER paid first at a ice cream or gelato store before trying flavors. How do I know if I like multiple flavors or not? Also, your card machine asks for a tip. You want me to tip you before you've provided the service? read more

I stopped in here today while wandering around, and was drawn in by the gift sets at the entrance. I like the DIY fill a bag station, but be warned, it's $13.50 per quarter pound, which adds up really quick! Great ice cream carriers in both cone and cup options. I took a nibble of their 85% dark, and it was a nice "not too sweet" mid day pick me up. This is an Italian brand chocolate cheer, and a nice change from the commonly known brand if you were looking for a gift. Sign up for their loyalty program and you can get a free mini bar of chocolate in store, and 10% off their online store read more

Venchi - Fill a bag - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Small and clean with limited indoor/outdoor seating. Best gelato in the neighborhood.

We stopped by Venchi for gelato at this new spot in the upper east side! And it certainly rivals another gelato spot Anitta! We loved the flavors, but they did not have as many as Anitta. But the ones they have are delicious. Loved the coconut, dark chocolate and coffee. I also tried their tiramisu, which I will be getting next time! read more

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This is one of my favorite chocolates. So happy they have this location you can visit. They also have gelato which is delicious!! Can't find great gelato locally. Totally recommend their chocolates and gelato. A bit pricey but worth it read more

AZTECO - velvety and thick, high quality dark chocolate and the best dark chocolate gelato I've had, with a richness that will make your heart sing if you're a dark chocolate lover. It's a strong flavor and may kill your other flavor choices though so choose wisely STRAWBERRY Couldn't taste this much since the azteco was so strong but it was thick and refreshing The gelato here is quite thick compared to some other places. Service was kind - but you can't try flavors when you get in line to order. You have to be committed to order if you get in the ordering line. Vibe is luxey, lots of chocolates available which I didn't try. TIP: if you do toogoodtogo you can get their chocolate! read more

Venchi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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After having Anita Gelato, I had to try this place. I waited in a line not nearly as long as AG, and got a large with Tiramisu, Green Pistachio From Bronte, and Caramel Pannacotta. I did take note of their cups and cones encrusted with chocolate and nuts, but did not give that a try. I thought the Tiramisu was probably the best flavor of the three, but I think I chose well. I wish they had seating like AG has, rather than just a giant sales floor. As I'm sure most would be wanting to know how it stands up to AG, I do think I prefer the more imaginative and varied flavors from AG than Venchi, but this is a solid spot for Gelato if you don't want to wait in the kind of line that AG brings. I'll have to discover how well they do Chocolate another time. read more

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I bought 2 small cups of gelato, which came out to a grand total of ... $17.70 (without tip!!) The gelatos are delicious and worth it, the sorbets were a little meh to me. They were icy and the server was having a difficult time scooping it out of the tub in the display case. We went for the small size because you're able to pick 2 different flavors/2 scoops. The pistachio gelato was wonderful. Raspberry sorbet was okay. read more

Amazing service, incredible chocolates, and one of the best hot chocolates in NYC. This place is a must try no matter which location you stumble across. This place ain't cheap so keep that in mind as you fill up your pay-per-pound chocolate baggy! I stopped in recently to try their hot chocolate and let me tell you it did not disappoint. A perfect winter weather treat! Next time, gelato! read more

Venchi - Hot chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I have been dreaming of going back to Venchi since I had it. Delightful and marvelous gelato, the flavors are our of this world, is this what gelato tastes in Italy? Will have a chance to try and come back and leave a follow-up review because this is by far one of the best gelatos I've had. I cannot believe I had not heard about this place before. I remember I had cookies and cream flavor with melted chocolate in my cup and OMG. Totally recommend!!! read more

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Best venchi you'll find in Manhattan not that many tourists. It's a vibe on Sundays but get there early because they run out of gelato. The summer deal was a hit. It's designer gelato hand crafted the staff takes their time making your order. The chocolate bars are really good too I love the milk chocolate one read more

great pistachio flavor but didn't love the consistency. it was a bit hard. once it melts in your mouth it's good!

Sooo so happy to see a Venchi open up in the UES! Their chocolate flavors are the richest I've ever had and tastes exactly like the Venchi locations I frequented in Italy. read more

Venchi - two hands holding ice cream cones - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

The food was great, service was good as always and the ambiance also very pleasant. Thank you read more

Wow some scrumptious gelato. Hella expensive but really good flavors. The hazelnut was to die for. read more

Venchi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

We were standing across the street when my friend saw Venchi and had to go. I wasn't familiar with Venchi when she pointed it out, but I now know that it's a chain of chocolate stores (also known for its gelato) that started as a single chocolate shop in 1878 in Turin, Italy (by Silviano Venchi, who was only twenty at the time). 145 years later, they're all over the world selling chocolates and gelato. We didn't get gelato on our visit a few weeks ago (too close to a dinner I wasn't willing to be too full to enjoy), but we did get some chocolate covered candied oranges for a walk through Central Park. I would definitely return to this or another location! Tons of chocolates, lots of gelato flavors, great service, the cutest little shop! read more

If you really love gelato and are willing to pay a lot for it, Venchi is the perfect spot for you. Many of my friends claim this is the best gelato spot ever, and I can see why they like it! The flavors are all very authentic, very nut and chocolate heavy except for the sorbets. They have some cool toppings and dipped cones in chocolate running from a faucet, but it will cost extra. I got a baby cone and the total was like $8, so my only complaint is the pricepoint. Otherwise it's a beautiful store with a bit of outdoor seating, nice for the summer. read more

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Delicious gelato! I got the "regular cone" that comes with 2 scoops (could choose 2 different flavors). The Venezuelan hazelnut chocolate and pistachio was so yummy! They have a selection of sweet, tangy, and fruity flavors. The coconut was also delicious! You're able to sample the flavors and they give complimentary chocolate on top afterwards! They have crepes and chocolate candies for sale. My cone was $8.44 after tax. My pistachio had a smaller scoop size but it is very rich and flavorful, so it filled me up and I was satisfied! They have chocolate covered cones and cups too. No seats. Card and cash accepted. Staff is kind. read more

Venchi - Valenzuela hazelnut chocolate and pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

A high end chocolate shop in New York with luxurious decoration. They have good ice cream and a wide selection of chocolate. Their strawberry + milk chocolate blend is my favorite. read more

Venchi - Gift set - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Beautiful and bright storefront, long lines even in the evenings, and family friendly. They serve delicious, creamy, high quality ice cream and desserts, as well as have a large selection of gourmet chocolates in premade sets as well as a make your own goody bag. read more

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Delicious ice cream and specialty chocolate :) , served quickly and an enjoyable outdoor seating area. My entire family enjoyed the experience. Recommend for anyone needing a sweet tooth fix! On a side note, my child who typically has stomach sensitivity to ice cream had no issues with this type. Very happy about that! read more

Venchi - Ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I would give this place 4 star but lacking one due to staff issue and another to no assistance with buying chocolate. I ordered two regular cups. As I approached the staff who asked to look at my receipt to assist my order,he clearly did not pay attention to the QUANTITY I ordered. He was too busy talking to the customer behind me who was his friend. He wanted to assist his friend to give him the freebie while lacking the QUALITY of service for me. He only served me one cup and I'm asking to try more flavors for my 2nd cup, he already moved on to helping his friend. I had to tell another staff that I had one more cup, she then had to tell him to serve me before his friend. He clearly didn't like that and purposely given me less on the 2nd cup. I asked for tiramisu but I was given stracchiatella instead. To top that off, as I walked out the store I realized HE DID NOT give me my chocolate pieces. Completely unsatisfied with his service and attitude. I think I would choose another location instead. On the other hand, the gelato was very good. It was thick and creamy. It doesn't melt as fast as other gelatos. The pistachio is the real deal. The Venezuelan chocolate and hazelnut was really good - if you like dark chocolate then this is a good choice. read more

Venchi is an upscale Italian chain and is consistent across locations. Their gelato is authentic and the chocolate pick and mix is great. I recommend getting the cone with the chocolate and nuts on the outside and asking them to also put chocolate on the INSIDE of the cone. Trust me, it's the best ice cream cone you'll ever eat. read more

TL;DR - solid sweets and gelato place with a good selection of gelato. Food - gelato was pretty good, but Botolino Gelato in Dallas, TX is still at the top of my list. Service - standard Ambiance - I loved the decor and lighting, which both made the place feel very luxurious and high class. read more

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