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10 Best Gelato Shops in London
This guide compares London gelato and dessert shops by flavour range, presentation, accompaniments and the practical shape of the visit. Whether you want a quick cone, a sit-down treat, sorbet or coffee with dessert, the entries offer different reasons to choose.
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Amorino Gelato - London Covent Garden
Amorino Gelato - London Covent Garden is an ice cream shop serving gelato and sorbet in a decorative floral presentation. It suits visitors looking for an after-dinner treat or a dessert to enjoy while exploring Covent Garden, with staff offering flavour samples to help with the choice.
Stands out: Gelato is presented in a distinctive rose-like design
A sweet stop after dinner or while sightseeingVisitors choosing between gelato and sorbet flavours7 Garrick St, London WC2E 9AR, United KingdomAmorino Gelato - London Charing Cross
Amorino Gelato at London Charing Cross is an ice cream shop offering smooth gelato in a wide variety of flavours, alongside coffee and gelato-filled macarons. It works well for a sit-down sweet treat or a cone on a warm day, with the macarons providing an alternative to gelato served on its own.
Stands out: Gelato-filled macarons with crisp shells and jammy centres
A varied gelato treatPairing gelato with coffee or gelato macarons18 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HR, United KingdomBilmonte
Bilmonte is an unfussy counter-service shop serving Italian gelato with cream and toppings, alongside baked goods and coffee. Its focused selection includes pistachio, chocolate, yoghurt and changing special flavours, with Sicilian brioche buns available as a pairing. It suits a quick Soho treat or a more indulgent gelato stop, especially for customers drawn to creamy, nut-forward flavours.
Stands out: Pairs Italian gelato with Sicilian brioche buns
A quick gelato stop in SohoDiners who enjoy pistachio and rich chocolate flavoursA gelato-and-brioche pairing with coffee or baked goods30 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7LW, United KingdomVenchi Chocolate & Gelato
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato is a chocolate shop offering in-store shopping, takeaway, delivery and gelato. It suits dessert stops, gift shopping and visitors wanting to try chocolates or choose among gelato flavours. The range includes truffles, spreads and ice cream, with staff providing recommendations and tastings.
Stands out: Chocolate range complemented by multi-flavour gelato and tastings
Dessert seekers wanting chocolate or gelato143 Wardour St, London W1F 8WA, United KingdomBadiani Gelato Wood Wharf
Badiani Gelato Wood Wharf is an ice cream shop serving traditional Italian gelato alongside coffee, tea, fresh juice and hot chocolate. It suits visitors looking for an Italian-style dessert or a casual drink stop. Helpful staff assist with flavour choices, while La Dolcevita and generous portions are particular highlights in the experience described.
Stands out: Traditional Italian gelato served in London
Italian-style gelato and dessert breaksA casual coffee, juice or hot-chocolate stop10 George St, Canary Wharf Estate, London E14 9QG, United KingdomAmorino Gelato - London Soho
Amorino Gelato - London Soho is an ice cream shop offering gelato, hot chocolate, coffee and crepes for takeaway, dine-in and quick visits. It suits families, solo visitors and dessert seekers, with a choice of flavours and a signature flower-style presentation. Touchscreen ordering helps manage busy periods, while delivery and collection are also available.
Stands out: Presents gelato in a distinctive flower-style arrangement
Dessert stops for gelato, hot chocolate or crepes41 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HF, United KingdomAmorino Gelato - London Goodge Street
Amorino Gelato - London Goodge Street is an ice cream shop serving gelato in a signature rose-shaped presentation. It suits visitors who want a visually distinctive treat, with multiple flavours available in one cone at no extra cost. The menu also includes crepes, shakes and sorbets, making it suitable for varied dessert preferences.
Stands out: Gelato can be shaped into the brand’s recognisable rose
Visitors looking for a distinctive gelato treatGroups who want to mix several flavours in one serving21 Goodge St, London W1T 2PJ, United KingdomVenchi Chocolate & Gelato
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato is a chocolate shop serving gelato, coffee, hot chocolate and boxed chocolates, with takeaway and delivery available. It suits visitors wanting an Italian-style dessert or a gift, from fruit-forward gelato such as lemon and strawberry to dark chocolate and assorted boxes. On-site seating is limited to two indoor tables.
Stands out: A combination of gelato, hot drinks and giftable chocolate boxes
Gelato, chocolate and dessert stops13 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2HE, United KingdomOddono's South Kensington
Oddono's South Kensington is a small ice-cream parlour serving Italian-style gelato and sorbet made daily in more than 130 flavours. The shop suits visitors looking for creamy gelato, fruit sorbet or vegan choices, with flavours such as pistachio and strawberry sorbet and food options including brioche and Belgian waffles.
Stands out: Gelato and sorbet are made daily in over 130 flavours
Gelato and sorbet fans seeking a broad choice of flavoursVisitors looking for vegan optionsPeople wanting an ice-cream treat with brioche or waffles14 Bute St, South Kensington, London SW7 3EX, United KingdomNardulli
Nardulli is a compact café serving gelato, sorbets, coffee and sweet snacks, with flavours ranging from liquorice to fig. It suits people looking for dairy-free options, generous portions and a broad flavour selection, including dark chocolate, pistachio, passion fruit and lemon. The café stays open late, although queues can form in warm weather.
Stands out: The range includes both gelato and sorbets
Gelato and sorbet lovers seeking varied flavoursVisitors looking for dairy-free dark chocolate29 The Pavement, London SW4 0JE, United Kingdom
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Gelato and dessert choices
- Italian-style gelatoAmorino, Bilmonte, Badiani, Oddono’s and Nardulli are described as offering Italian-style or Italian gelato in different formats.
- Sorbet and dairy-free choicesSorbet appears at Amorino and Oddono’s, while Nardulli describes dairy-free dark chocolate among its choices.
- Wide flavour selectionOddono’s describes more than 130 flavours made daily; Amorino and Venchi also offer varied choices and tastings.
- Coffee and hot drinksBadiani, Bilmonte, Venchi and Amorino Soho pair gelato with coffee or other drinks, while some also offer hot chocolate.
- Dessert pairings and presentationOptions include Sicilian brioche, crepes, waffles, gelato macarons, chocolate boxes and Amorino’s recognisable flower or rose-style presentation.
How to choose a gelato shop
- Choose the texture and range you wantA broad selection may suit adventurous groups, while a focused counter such as Bilmonte may appeal when you already know you want rich, creamy flavours.
- Check dietary preferencesCompare the stated sorbet, vegan or dairy-free choices, and ask about current ingredients and availability before ordering.
- Decide whether you need a tableSome shops are mainly takeaway, while others offer sit-down options; Venchi Chocolate & Gelato has limited indoor seating in the supplied description.
- Add an accompanimentFor more than gelato, consider shops describing coffee, hot chocolate, crepes, waffles, brioche, macarons or boxed chocolates.
- Allow for changing availabilityOddono’s notes that some flavours may be unavailable at a particular visit, and Nardulli may develop queues in warm weather.
Frequently asked questions
Which shop lists the largest flavour range?
Oddono’s South Kensington describes gelato and sorbet made daily in more than 130 flavours.
Where can I find gelato with coffee or hot chocolate?
Badiani Gelato Wood Wharf, Bilmonte, Venchi Chocolate & Gelato and Amorino Soho all describe gelato alongside drinks.
Which places offer sorbet or vegan choices?
Amorino locations describe sorbet, Oddono’s lists sorbet and vegan options, and Nardulli describes dairy-free dark chocolate.
Where is gelato presented in a flower or rose shape?
Amorino locations in Covent Garden, Soho and Goodge Street describe a distinctive floral or rose-style gelato presentation.
