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il laboratorio del gelato

95 Orchard St., New York, NY, 10002
nr. Broome St.
212-343-9922

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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85% Would you go back?
85% Would you take a date?
57% Would you take kids?
57% Would you go on business?
42% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.4
Service: 8.9
Décor: 7.4
Value: 8.7
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Best Gelato in NY

Luus from 11222 | Posted on 8/29/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

This is the best gelato in NYC. Try the fig and olive oil flavors. Amazing!

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148 out of 272 people found this review helpful.

Addicted

CityPixie from 10013 | Posted on 7/20/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 6
Value: 7

Okay, I'll admit it. I have a micro-crush on the owner who is there scooping on a regular basis. Anyone this passionate about gelato deserves a cult following. My husband and I (yes, he's aware of my crush, but he loves the gelato, so he indulges me) make a weekly pilgrimage to il laboratorio del gelato from the west side to get our fix. The flavors change all the time, so it is hard to develop a favorite, as you might not see that special flavor again for a year or two! They are very generous with the samples here, so if you are keen to taste basil gelato but don't want to commit to a full scoop of it, they will give you a taste. Don't be greedy though! There's usually a line of us waiting out the door! During a recent visit to Whole Foods on Houston & Bowery, I was thrilled to find a il laboratorio del gelato station since WF is open much later than the shop on Orchard.

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201 out of 395 people found this review helpful.

Best gelato

temper from 10463 | Posted on 11/2/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

intense flavors and the vanilla is out of this world.You must try the assorted sorbets.Jon was there and very friendly....

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296 out of 573 people found this review helpful.

wow - worth the price.

milic13 | Posted on 4/25/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 10

this is amazing gelato. the taste justifies the price. i'll be ordering some pints to be delivered for sure.

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279 out of 540 people found this review helpful.

Try for yourself; this gelato is heavenly

Blythe | Posted on 7/30/04

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 7
Décor: 7
Value: 8

The density, level of sweetness, and classic flavors (ie dark chocolate, toasted almond, vanilla, mint chip, and coffee) of this gelato are competitive for both NYC and Italy. It is pricey and the owner unfriendly, but this gelato is worldclass. Worth the trek.

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276 out of 557 people found this review helpful.

what is new about this?

littlebirde | Posted on 7/17/03

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 6

There is not much original here. Seems like, with the exception of being based in NYC, there is not much difference from other company he started? There are other local gelato companies that are much better. Media will be sick of it soon...

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221 out of 522 people found this review helpful.

Legit Gelato, Legit Italian Chops

colpo | Posted on 4/24/03

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 10

This is not Sedutto Redux. This place has a terrific imagination and execution when it comes to a host of ice cream flavors. Flavors ring true, and the gelatos' texture is spot on. When I went, there was not one flavor I wasn't inclined to try and to enjoy. A great little addition to "Only in NYC".

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358 out of 673 people found this review helpful.

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