You must try the chocolate hazelnut gelato here! The last time I had chocolate hazelnut gelato was in Rome on a hot day. I tried many gelato places since, but never found anything as creamy and delicious. That's until I found this place. The chocolate hazelnut gelato is absolutely fantastic. The flavor profile is perfect. It's not too sweet. Love it. read more

Omg is the place the bomb for delicious gelato! Every flavor was intense and so creamy. Small seating inside but tons of outdoor seating in the plaza read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Always a solid experience. The flavor variety is plenty full and varied. I think I stopped by here a little too often anytime I use the BART read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Yum yum yummm!!! Amazing texture and wonderful white chocolate flavor. Honestly the fruit swirl in here blew me away!!! read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - White chocolate raspberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Arrived back in Berkeley for one night and got to try a different dessert this time! This place is centrally located in the plaza right off the Downtown Berkeley BART station. My good friend not only picked us up, but she and her husband got dinner too, so of course I had to get dessert! We were short on time, so I used DoorDash to place a pickup order and it was literally ready in like less than two minutes. I can't speak on the ambiance of the place as my partner was the one who ran out to go get our order. Mango Sorbet - one taste of this and I swear it was reminiscent of biting into an Alphonso mango (which I know is no longer in season). This is a total winner and for this flavor alone, I would absolutely come back. Pistachio Gelato - this was pretty creamy and the crushed pistachio pieces actually tasted like it had been fresh and roasted. I'm glad it retained it's flavor and texture despite being swirled into a gelato. My partner commented that it was good seeing a pistachio frozen dessert in its natural color and not with the artificial green food coloring. This turned out to be a perfect purchase because my friend who lives in Berkeley surprisingly had not tried this place yet! I knocked off a star because the pints did not have the flavors labeled which I thought was rather strange. We were all impressed by both gelato flavors, but the mango sorbet was very clearly the fan favorite. It's nice to know this shop is opened daily (Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Friday to Sunday from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM) especially with school back in session. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Mango Sorbet and Pistachio Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

We walked here after dinner for dessert. The place is warm and cozy inside with soft music playing. They offer hot beverages but we came for gelato. The server was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed my small serving of apple pie and mocha crunch sitting outside taking in the Berkeley evening scene. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Small cup of apple pie and mocha crunch sitting - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I certainly know ice cream. And this is the best by fire in Berkeley. Very high quality, smooth. Delicious and lots of unique flavors. The stracatella as lots of chocolate pieces in it. That's what I want. read more

4.6/5: Pistachio gelato: A little too sweet. Flavor is a touch artificial. Tastes like it has 20% almond extract to keep costs down. It contains fine ground pistachios as a mix-in, which I dislike. 2.0/5: Chocolate gelato Tastes like stale cardboard. It has no depth or complexity. The gelato is piled high in the case, and likely loaded with stabilizers; it's very thick and stretchy. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Pistachio and chocolate gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Never knew I liked lemon sorbet so much until I tried Almare's! My boyfriend and I stopped by close to closing on a weekend, and the staff was kind enough to serve us the last of the lemon sorbet, even though it wasn't quite enough to fill a cup. If you love tart and refreshing, this one's for you. I paired it with cookies and cream, which is a more classic flavor, but surprisingly the combo worked well together. Overall, the gelato leans a bit sweet for my taste, but the unique and less common flavors make up for it. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a little sweet treat. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Half lemon sorbet half cookies and cream gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been walking past Almare for years upon emerging from the Downtown BART station. After dinner in Downtown Berkeley one evening, my friend insisted we stop for gelato and said that Almare was her favorite shop. The shop is tiny but has plenty of outdoor seating - right outside the BART station exit. When ordering, each person is allowed one sample. I decided to order a scoop of the pistachio, which was rich and loaded with pistachio (the way it ought to be). The mini size was just right for me, but the small scoop (next size up) lets you combine flavors. There were plenty of appealing flavors - from stracciatella to fig almond - and friendly, efficient servers. I'll have to stop by more often before my commute! read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Pistachio (front) and stracciatella (back) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came super late but this was so good! I never had banana gelato but this place hooked me on it, and that chocolate chip gelato is so good. Come here, you won't regret it read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Banana caramel and Stratchalend italian Chocolate Chip gelato on a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super pleasantly surprised by Almare. Was served by one taller woman who was very sweet and a shorter guy who was very indifferent, but let me try two samples because I was being indecisive. Wish I could take pints of this because the flavors were so unique and delicious. I tried the peach yogurt and almond fig, both were very good but the almond fig was more my taste. It is sweet in such a good nutty way. I ended up getting that and the ube, and am glad I got that pairing. I highly recommend and will be coming back. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - kids ube and toasted almond and caramelized figs - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had high expectations but the flavors were not special and I didn't like the pistachio. There was very little pistachio flavor and the gelato tasted like vanilla with pistachio pieces. Also I had asked for ideas and the pairing wasn't ideal and didn't go well together. Otherwise still excellent gelato and would like to try other flavors. read more

Came to Almare after a late night dinner on a Sunday! I really like how they're open late on Sundays, especially when a lot of places tend to close a little early on Sundays. They offered a nice array of flavors. My partner and I shared and settled on their melon sorbet flavor. It was yummy and tasted of fresh melons! It did melt a little fast despite it not being hot out. But my partner and I enjoyed it lots! I definitely would like to try their Gelato flavors next time. read more

Great spot to get something sweet after stuffing my face at dinner! Almare is a cute little store with a couple of tables. The location is right by the Berkeley Bart station. On a Sunday night around 7:30 p.m., the place was pretty empty. To our disappointment, the freezer with its display of the flavors was pretty empty as well. We went ahead and sampled a flavor or two and settled with what was available. I chose a banana caramel gelato. This was delicious and creamy. Others in my party got matcha, dark chocolate and lemon. The matcha and chocolate flavors were amazing and rich. The lemon was good but got a little too tart after eating half of it. Will definitely return next time we're in the area. Hopefully they'll have more flavors to choose from. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Small Banana Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Omg. The gelato here is absolutely delicious, but I especially love the interior, which is very cozy and warm, especially at night. Almare takes you to a different world from Downtown Berkeley & is perfect for a quick dessert. I really appreciate the variety of flavors here & I want to keep coming back to try all of them! Banana Caramel (5/5): Soooo good with a perfect balance of Banana and caramel without being too sweet. Highly recommend!! Pistachio (4/5): Solid pistachio ice cream with crunchy bits of pistachio folded in. I really liked the subtlety of the flavor and the unique texture. Apple Pie (5/5): Not sure if this flavor is only seasonal for the fall time but it was soo good with hints of apple and spices. Toasted Almond & Fig (4/5): Honestly just kind of tasted like vanilla ice cream but it had a slight nutty flavor from the almonds which was really good Caramel (3/5): My boyfriend and I both thought the caramel flavor was too strong & a bit too sweet, overpowered the other flavors. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Banana Caramel & Apple Pie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Outstanding fresh gelato with multiple flavors to choose from. Some unique scoops including a fig blend which was quite scrumptious! Medium gets you two flavors to mix. Better pick your best guess as you only get one sample to try. Coffee and Italian jams available too with biscotti :). Small cozy place with seating inside and out. Efficient service. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Fresh scrumptious gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This gelato spot has a unique selection of flavors to choose from and allows you to sample flavors as well. I went with the white chocolate & berries and toasted almond with caramelized fig flavor, and they were pretty good. you are able to do split flavors, and my only flaw is that they are very sweet. Also, since this spot is in downtown Berkeley, there is only street parking around the area but none immediately in front of the spot. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - White Chocolate and Berries, Toasted Almond and Caramelized Figs - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Authentic Gelato made the old fashioned way, where quality is evident with each scoop of gelato. While visiting via Bart, it definitely is a spot to visit. You have a good selection to choose from, but know that only 1 sample is allowed. With a small cup you can have 2 flavors, I chose Espresso & Mint Chocolate Chip Espresso Gelato is like a sip of coffee with a creamy component. Like a black & white I added a vanilla mint chocolate chip to balance it out. It was deliciously divine! When in Berkeley or Pleasanton, Almare is a place to stop for a treat! read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Coffee & Italian Chocolate Chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

My partner and I were looking for some dessert after grabbing some ramen for dinner, and luckily we remembered we had passed by this place on the way to the ramen! When we walked in, there were some people seated indoors and outside, but no line to order. We walked right in and tried some samples before deciding on our flavors. The person working the register was very helpful and gave us suggestions on which flavors to pair together. I ended up ordering a small cup, which comes with at most 2 flavors. I got a scoop of pistachio and a scoop of dark chocolate. The pistachio was incredible! It was a little crunchy with bits of pistachio mixed in. It tasted nutty but not too powerful. Really, really good. The dark chocolate was also great. It was dark but not bitter. The flavors blended together perfectly. Almare is right next to the BART and walking distance from the UC Berkeley campus. It's also near lots of restaurants, if you're looking for some food options to accompany your gelato. Overall, I'm very happy to have tried this place and can't wait to go back and try more flavors! read more

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I stopped by to get a small treat and ordered the orange ricotta, a kids scoop. It's pretty good, creamy, even though I'm normally rather hesitant around citrus dairy flavors. I also sampled the rose again while I was there, and would say the rose is still quite a good flavor as well. read more

Stumbled upon this place after having dinner nearby. We thought why not grab some dessert since we were already passing by. The staff was very friendly and were helpful with recommendations. The gelato was delicious and affordable. They had ample seating both inside and outside. I recommend checking them out if you're in the area and looking for a treat. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

What a gem of a place. What a wonderful owner to make gourmet accessible to people just walking around town. There is no secret handshake, no people you need to know, no scouring of reviews, no wait-list, and no epicurean know-how, to get something with refinement into your mouth. The flavors are absolutely wonderful and they cycle off and on. The pistachio and the mocha almond with caramelized figs are often available and are two of my favorites. I will change things up though. Rum raisin? Yes! Passion fruit yogurt? Make it a medium! Watermelon sorbet and lemon sorbet? I'll have both! Persimmon? When will it come back? Ube (purple yam)? Um...maybe next time. read more

The staffs were being ridiculously racist Two most racist female staff members I've ever met ignored us while being attentive to the white customers ahead of us. We were refused flavor samples (which had been allowed on prior visits). Our cup was served partially empty; the scooping looked careless and we got lots of attitudes and tempers. When I pointed this out politely, a staff member responded dismissively and implied the store did not need our business. The original words are: 'We got a lot of customers'. And to think I recommended tons of my friends before Will not go back again or let any of my friends back. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Was craving some gelato during the cold holidays & this is one of the few places that closes later during the holidays in the area. I got a scoop each of dark chocolate & peppermint just to satisfy the holiday mood & it hit the spot! read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Dark chocolate & peppermint (yin & yang!) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sooo good! Some of the creaminess, most delicious sorbet I've ever had! The hot chocolate is also creamy, very hot, and delicious. Non-dairy options available. Super reasonably priced and the baristas are really sweet. What a cute place, I'll have to come back and sample even more. The kids' sized mango sorbet is perfect for an afternoon treat. Indoor and outdoor seating available, good music and vibes. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Mango sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Almare is a small gelato shop in the middle of downtown Berkeley. We came here on a Saturday night and there was a small line to the door. There's minimal seating indoors but there is a good amount of outdoor seating that's shared. We were only offered one sample. So it was a bit hard to make decisions. I got the tiramisu & pistachio. The tiramisu was so flavorful and strong & the pistachio was really muted in comparison so after switching between the two flavors, it was hard to taste the pistachio. Parking: Would be a bit difficult. It would be metered street parking or a paid parking garage but would definitely have to walk a bit. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cute little gelato shop in the middle of downtown Berkeley. They have limited sitting but plenty of sitting outside. They also sell coffee and little snacks and spreads to take home. They have one sample taste rule which I thought was really odd. They have a lot of flavors so I wanted to taste a couple before deciding. I tried the pistachio flavor and it didn't really taste like pistachios. I ended up going with the Oreo Cookies, at first it tasted a bit too sweet for me but as I kept eating it, turned out to be decent. read more

I visited Almare Gelato Italiano on Friday, 2/9/24, around 6 PM. I was able to sample of variety of gelato flavors such as Passion Fruit Sorbet, Tiramisu, and Stracciatella. All of the flavors were tasty. However, I decided to opt for the medium-sized Stracciatella (Italian Chocolate Chip Gelato). I truly favored the Stracciatella the most and enjoyed it from start to finish. It was beyond delicious. I also liked how this business offered probiotic-packed frozen yogurt cups for dogs. There were a lot of baked goods, spreads, marmalades, etc. displayed for sale. Hot drinks were even served, especially on cold days. Overall, Almare Gelato Italiano serves amazing gelato! I highly recommend coming here. read more

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I could have sworn I'd done a review for Almare Gelato Italiano because I remembered them very fondly and when we were in the area this last weekend, we stopped in. The service itself was friendly and prompt and you're allowed a single taste. After checking out their Pistachio (which I didn't care for) I decided on the Whiskey and Coffee flavors - and they were amazing! The Whiskey flavor reminded me very heavily of Aubi & Ramsa's alcoholic ice cream in Florida (which is one of my favorites) and the Coffee flavor was absolutely delicious. But even more so? The mix of the two was really fantastic. All in all, the ice cream was decadent and we will definitely be back when we're in the area! read more

Gelato is really smooth. Tastes like authentic gelato! Salted caramel: heavy on the salt which I like! Ube: could have been more ube-y Good and fast service! Small quirky shop with friendly vibes and good music. read more

Their pistachio gelato is so good!! I used to come here all the time when I lived in Berkeley. I picked some up again on my recent visit and it did not disappoint. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California

After a late night dinner, my husband and I were in the mood for something sweet. We saw Amare was open till midnight, so we quickly swung by! It was a Saturday at 9:45pm, and the flavors were starting to run out. The line was out the door, and kept growing even while we were in line. You could only do 1 sample, which I think is a great way to combat the long line. What we ordered: - My husband's small cup: Dark Chocolate / Stracciatella - My small cup: Toasted Almond and Caramelized Figs / Pistachio I LOVED my flavor combo. Not too sweet, and doesn't taste artificial whatsoever. Highly recommend! read more

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This is our go to neighborhood gelato spot. Easy to get to, friendly staff and tidy shop. All good. Years ago nearby was another gelato spot. Long time gone- glad Almare is still here. read more

I got the large so I could get 3 different flavors, plus to make the $5 CC purchase minimum. Banana Caramel Crunch Smooth banana gelato. A perfect amount of crunch bits and the caramel all blended well. Lavender Blueberry This is fire!! Perfect amount of lavender, strong presence with a smooth lavender tea aftertaste. This by far was the star of the show! Toasted almond with caramelized Fig The bold toasted almond hits you and is balanced out with the sweetness of the fig on the back end. Yes actual pieces of fig are in it too. This one is fire as well. The gelatos are so smooth, creamy, flavorful, with natural ingredients and they make the flavors daily. The flavor combinations here are a palette pleaser, teasing you with every bite! I met the owner, who is actually Italian, makes this place even better. So yeah, check them out! #ThisFeedsMySoul read more

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Ciao to the gelato! This is probably by far one of the best gelato spots in Berkeley -- which was a hustle and bustle area despite the space. A plus is also that they're open until 11 at night, which boasts a late night snack. They're also conveniently located from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station, which is great for a last minute snack if you're going to travel via public transit. Me and my partner got the pistachio ice cream, which with the medium cup, was only $7. I admired how creamy the pistachio was, including the texture and how soft it tasted too. Service was okay. There was a little line after we entered, so we felt rushed and made it through as quickly as possible. As far as the atmosphere went, it wasn't too bad, although I would be more aware of the surroundings. read more

I only had the passion fruit yogurt gelato but honestly that's all I need/want. 10/10, tasted like the yogurt bianco gelato I had in Rome that I was obsessed with, with the added bonus of passion fruit and a cake cone. It's a tiny place with a solid selection of flavors, and some classic Italian jarred goods (marmalade, chocolate spread, etc) for sale. Can't wait to come back. read more

This place has the best gelato in Berkeley, and quite frankly the Bay Area! I have been enjoying this ice cream since I was a Cal student. My go-to is their hazelnut, but recently fell in love with their rose gelato, and I'm not even a fan of rose flavors- but they do such a great job in balancing strong flavors and making a delicious product! The rose gelato is not a sorbet, which is also why I love it, as I prefer the regular gelato over the sorbet flavors. I also discovered my new favorite flavor of theirs, caramelized banana! After having a not so great dinner, we dropped in and ordered this flavor based on a little taste. I am so glad I tried something new from my normal hazelnut (they were also out of rose)! Highly highly recommend you come and try their caramelized banana gelato - it's so delicious and it's authentic gelato. I can't wait to come back! read more

What a delicious sweet treat when you're hopping off BART at the Downtown Berkeley station!! Nicest folks too!

To-go pint of Blueberry Gelato partially eaten, but notice the gaping hole and the clean bottom of the cup that is visible. Unacceptable. This is a repeat offense. Please take your time in filling the pints. I pay for a full pint. Thank you. read more

Almare Gelato Italiano - To-go pint of Blueberry Gelato partially eaten, but notice the gaping hole and the clean bottom of the cup that is visible. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Berkeley, California