Il Laboratorio del Gelato
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
"try the amaretto crunch and buttermilk together... delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Try the olive oil and don't underestimate the amazing gelato cakes."(95 Tips)
"Best seasonal flavour so far; apple sorbetto 🍏 Pumpkin was also ok"(41 Tips)
"Mexican cinnamon and dark chocolate is an excellent combination."(22 Tips)
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Amazing selection of flavors! Loved the basil and blueberry flavors
Nikki PalumboJuly 17, 2013Flavors change daily, but some favorites include olive oil, honey lavender, and Earl Grey.
Stephanie NewmanOctober 18, 2013Banana wasn't great but the grapefruit sorbet was to die for - recommend as an after dinner cleanser :)- Angela HuApril 13, 2013The best combo: Moroccan fig, fresh mint & rosemary...now that's true Florentine gelato.
Village VoiceSeptember 19, 2011Experiment with the wacky and wild gelato flavors this place has to offer -- we recommend the Mango and Plum Sorbert!
Michael HusseySeptember 18, 2018It’s very good, but very expensive. Around the corner is a Van Leeuwen’s that has an equally satisfying Sunday for $6 instead of $12.50.
Kendall SmithJune 21, 2013Vanilla amaretto crunch + any of their chocolate flavors = match made in global gelato heaven.
Diana PearlJuly 22, 2013While in line, take a look at the flavors - there's no list and they could ask you to order before you've made it past all of them.
Fior di latte is a must. Best gelato in lower Manhattan
Lulu ChengJune 3, 2012Hard to go wrong with any of the flavors here but black sesame, peanut butter and coconut were standouts
Abdullah Bin DhaherAugust 12, 2014Cream cheese with hazelnut or salted caramel . Chocolate with caramel
David BerkowitzAugust 15, 2011All their gelato is practically perfect, whether more savory flavors like black sesame or sweeter picks like strawberry sorbet.
All flavors here are made with fresh ingredients. Trust me and try the black sesame.
Just tried the banana and dark chocolate for something traditional & was blown away by the favors. SO GOOD!!!
Go for the kiwi and tarragon - alternate bites for a sweetly tart and creamy experience
- Swedish ChefJuly 1, 2014Opt for a funky flavor or perhaps pick a classic... Better yet try one of each together!
- Mexican cinnamon and dark chocolate is an excellent combination.
Veronica YApril 8, 2015The hazelnut & Turkish fig ice cream was delicious but then I found a hair inside...
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Il Laboratorio del Gelato
188 Ludlow St (at E Houston St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Closed until 7:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 343-9922
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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"They have unusual flavors and most of them are great. I love the Hazelnut."
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