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Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Village Voice and Time Out New York 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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ChavelliJune 16, 2012Unique flavors. Make the most of your cup! Chocolate amaretto and pink peppercorn.
The cardamom, basil, and honey lavender ice creams are life-changing.
Lorena V.February 3, 2012Awesome combination: rum raisin on the bottom, Earl Grey tea on the top. Soooooo good!
Do not miss the affogato, satisfies both ice cream and caffeine fix in a harmonious contrast of sweet and bitter
- Christina DiRussoApril 19, 2011Friendly staff, great space. Try the olive oil and don't underestimate the amazing gelato cakes.
Black Sesame and Salted Caramel are excellent. The Grumpy coffee is great - I get it at least once a day.
Alex ZaltsmanSeptember 3, 2012Cannot imagine better gelato anywhere, not even in Italy. Wow! Try the black sesame and fig.
Russell HirschornAugust 27, 2016Was not very impressed. Out of a lot of flavors by evening. At least the ones I got were just ok. My wife loved hers. Worth another try.
Get the 20oz take-out rectangle. You get a huge bang for the buck.
Amy DiazJuly 27, 2013The Mexican cinnamon flavor is unreal. Also, only 2 samples per customer, so choose wisely.
Turkish fig is awesome! Pass on savory flavors (e.g. Cheddar cheese). Just tastes like cold Mac n cheez
Adriana AndújarFebruary 28, 2011The dulce de leche is light and creamy! Get that when you can't decide between chocolate and something else :)
Raja HAugust 19, 2012You'll have trouble narrowing down the impressive selection. Use your two free samples wisely.
Jess LeungJune 1, 2012So many choices, it's hard to decide. Just buy a tub of flavors and feast away.
stephiedooJuly 29, 2011Why get the small for $4 when you can get a 20oz for $10? Share with friends or keep it at home for dessert.
Erica LApril 28, 2010Try some of the funkiest ice cream flavors like thai chili chocolate, cheddar cheese, and honey lavender (probably not all together!!)
Rachel SSeptember 18, 2014Don't go thinking you can sample every flavor. There's a two sample limit.
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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
Open until Midnight (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
Parking
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"Get the lavender ice cream!! Green tea is amazing as well."
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Dustin Lee - 7.9
"We tried the red velvet and chocolate chip ones and they were awesome! I loved the interior and the staff were friendly!"
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