Il Laboratorio del Gelato
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The gelato at Il Laboratorio del Gelato is a can't miss
"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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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 :)- Christina DiRussoApril 19, 2011Friendly staff, great space. Try the olive oil and don't underestimate the amazing gelato cakes.
Fior di latte is a must. Best gelato in lower Manhattan
Rachel SSeptember 18, 2014Don't go thinking you can sample every flavor. There's a two sample limit.
Abdullah Bin DhaherAugust 12, 2014Cream cheese with hazelnut or salted caramel . Chocolate with caramel
Carl AnhaltAugust 31, 2014Stick to the gelato. The tangerine sorbet tasted fine but had a very unappealing icy texture.
David BerkowitzAugust 15, 2011All their gelato is practically perfect, whether more savory flavors like black sesame or sweeter picks like strawberry sorbet.
Get the 20oz take-out rectangle. You get a huge bang for the buck.
Erica LApril 28, 2010Try some of the funkiest ice cream flavors like thai chili chocolate, cheddar cheese, and honey lavender (probably not all together!!)
The cardamom, basil, and honey lavender ice creams are life-changing.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Alain Ducasse, chef of Benoit, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Grapefruit sorbet. Read more
Swedish ChefJuly 1, 2014Opt for a funky flavor or perhaps pick a classic... Better yet try one of each together!
Maggie ArroyoOctober 3, 2010There are benches across the street in front of the Tenement Museum where you can sit and enjoy your gelato.
Stephanie NewmanOctober 18, 2013Banana wasn't great but the grapefruit sorbet was to die for - recommend as an after dinner cleanser :)
Jess LeungJune 1, 2012So many choices, it's hard to decide. Just buy a tub of flavors and feast away.
They're going flavor crazy with the newer, larger location. Try the mango gelato when available.
- toasted almond, creme freche, and hazelnut gelato is cash money
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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 10:00 AM (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
Street
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer
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