Delicious gelato? Say no more. I always go here when I am on south Congress and I always bring visiting friends or family. It's just so freaking delicious and they let you try flavors because you make the difficult decision of having to pick... only one... or 3 lol. An ice cream here always brightens up my day. read more

Gelato Paradiso - Pistacchio Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The best gelato in Austin & it's not even close, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! We tried the strawberry cheesecake, dulce de leche & mint chip and all were brilliantly delicious!! read more

Everything about this place is amazing! From the gelato to customer service was just phenomenal! Grace was so helpful and always had a smile on her face and made the experience so much fun. We're definitely coming back! Hopefully Grace will still be there to give us an amazing experience again! read more

Best gelato I've ever had! I loved the pistachio :) it has a deep roasted flavor that you don't get from most pistachio ice creams. I loved that you could view the ice creams being made. Employees were pouring milk and cream and whisking right next to the ice cream being served. Waffle cones are also made to order, and they smell amazing. There are also several non dairy/sorbet options including a very dark and delicious chocolate sorbet. I am definitely coming back for a pistachio affogato next time I'm in Austin. Honestly think this is my favorite ice cream place ever. :) read more

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My friend recommended this place as better than Jeni's or Amy's ice cream, and it certainly did not disappoint! The range of flavors was more unique, the lines shorter, and the seating more favorable in comparison to its competitors. And for less than $7, you can get a cup of ice cream or sorbet up to four flavors, which is nothing that I've experienced before. For an individual crippled by constant indecisiveness, this was a god send! The staff are fast and friendly, which makes the experience even more wholesome. I will definitely return again when I visit Austin again, and secretly praying that they open a location in Houston soon. read more

Gelato Paradiso - What a treat in the Austin summer heat! - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best gelato in town within a quaint little store. Creamy and all of the flavors I've tried so far are excellent. My favorites are chocolate and pistachio. You can get so many flavors in one order (and the sizes look small but they go a long way). They also have dairy free options for sorbet! read more

Gelato Paradiso - 3 flavors - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

best gelato in Texas! And you get to pick 3 flavors instead of 2? The only negative is that it is on south congress so sometimes parking is a pain. But is it work coming out for? yes! read more

Delicious gelato. Excellent service. Nice quieter spot away from the hustle of S. Congress Street. I had pistachio and strawberry cheesecake. Both were super good and I wanted more. My friend had a few of the fruity flavors including lemon, mango and raspberry. She loved it. Definitely stop here if you're in the area! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Lemon mango raspberry and chocolate (left) Pistachio and strawberry cheesecake (right) - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

O-M-G! We heard in Austin that this Gelato place is good. Good? No, it is top-notch-super-duper-good! The gelato from each family member was so fresh. It was the perfect creamy, not over sweet and the flavor came through. It is a cute, clean, bright place tucked in a picturesque little shopping area with friendly staff to help with your order. read more

Gelato Paradiso - 4 flavors - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Austin has such a great ice cream scene and Gelato Paradiso is definitely a contributing factor to that. I don't normally like to hit up South Congress but I was craving this place on such a hot summer day. I was debating between the Bacio and whatever chocolate/strawberry concoction they had. Both samples I had were delicious but I ultimately settled on the Bacio and savored every bite of it. I've had the regular chocolate and some fruit flavors before and everything I've ever had there is rich, flavorful, creamy, and doesn't taste artificial at all. The staff is always upbeat and friendly as well, and they give generous scoops. read more

Gelato Paradiso - "Small" Bacio Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've only had gelato a handful of times. But this little small hidden gelato joint takes the gold. My husband agrees. Their sorbet is unreal. Everything is so creamy and rich and flavorful. The staff is always super friendly and down to earth. Some indoor seating. Great place to cool down on a hot day for a cool and refreshing and delicious snack! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really tasty gelato! The quality was great, serving size was big, and overall happy with our choice on a hot Austin day. Definitely recommend! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Lemon and coffee - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

A little more difficult to find than the other ice cream options located direclty on Congress, Gelato Paradiso is a cut above, offering decadent gelato in a variety of flavors. Waffle cones are made on site and an open-concept "kitchen area" lets customers see the process. A perfect cap for dinner on Congress. read more

Gelato is always good-it's creamy and there are so many flavors to choose from. I got guava and yes, it was good, but it was a lot even though I got the regular size. And the scoops are very jagged. I wish the presentation was better. They let you sample, which is nice. I also wish there was water-I didn't see it. read more

Gelato Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am obsessed with gelato and have certainly missed it since my travels in Europe. This was an absolute delight and I first had the opportunity to visit during a Yelp Elite Event. Obviously I enjoyed it, because I came back with my sister and later my best friend who grew up spending summers in Italy with her family! We all absolutely loved the flavors of the gelato!! My classic go-to gelato is lemon, hazelnut, or some variation of chocolate or strawberry. I was very happy to be able to mix flavors and ordered a classic strawberry, chocolate covered strawberry (a flavor of the month!), lemon, and hazelnut. They were all exceptional and featured the flavors I've missed so much! Additionally, there is an exceptional rewards program and parking is validated at the nearby garage for one hour. This place is a dream!! Now I just need a location to open up in South Austin and I'll be the happiest person in Austin! 12/10 - highly recommend! read more

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Super good gelato, one of the only in town. It's nice to get something different from just ice cream, and get really high quality, unique and classic flavors. Their location may seem good but it's not the best; it's kind of set back in an alley next to/behind Perla's, so even though it's on Congress, it's kind of tucked back and doesn't have great signage to advertise itself, which is disappointing since they really have great ice cream; if they were closer to the street, like Amy's next to Lucky Robot, I think they'd get way more patrons. We really liked their gelato and will keep them in mind when we're ready for some again! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yummy gelato. My favorite hands down was the chocolate hazelnut and raspberry. Yum yum yum If you haven't tried this place you're missing out. read more

Gelato Paradiso - The gelato is bomb dot com. My favorite hands down was the chocolate hazelnut & raspberry. Yum yum yum - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

The gelato was really good, but the service was horrible. While visiting Austin, I was in line waiting and the rep skipped over me to help the group that got in line behind me. I mentioned I was there before the group and she said "Well I didn't see you". I even asked the group of people behind me "was I standing here when you all got here" they all nodded "yes". She then assisted me but was completely rude and giving me an attitude. A normal response would be "My apologies what can I get you". Her response "Ok what do you want" with a rude unwelcoming tone and facial expression. My friends who I was visiting mentioned they also went to this location and the server was rude to them. A photo of the rude rep with my ice cream attached. Again the Gelato is yummy but a rude negative server may leave you feeling down after. Not worth it in my opinion. read more

The gelato is so delicious. The waffle cone was made fresh right in front of us and still warm when we were served. I had Dulce de leche affogato and my son had a kids waffle cone with cookies and cream. They were both so creamy and delicious and the servings were very generous. The staff is doing the best they could with a very large crowd and only two behind the counter. it is a great location. Can't wait to go back again. read more

This was a great place to get a dessert! Quick service and they allowed us to try different flavors. Some of them were too sweet to me but I found that some of the others like the Chocolate Chip was much more tame. You can have up to 4 flavors in each order. Overall I would recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet treat. Ordered: Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Chip read more

This gelato hit the spot!! We found this place walking along South Congress and are glad we stopped in. We got to try some flavors and all were delicious! They also let you choose up to 4 flavors for your cup which we really appreciated as a lot of places don't let you do that! My boyfriend and I ordered the mint chip, hazelnut, and strawberry and split it as a large. It was a tad pricey but I see now why because we couldn't even finish it! It doesn't look like that much but trust me, it really is since it's more dense! The staff were very patient and friendly during our experience. We also ate it in front of the shop where the area had cute stringed lights throughout. Overall, a good stop and would come again! read more

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We stopped by here for Valentine's and it didn't disappoint. The flavors we got were coffee (delicious), cookies n cream (the best one!!) and their seasonal flavor pb&j which my husband loved. The service was great, they let you try different flavors and the ambience outside the parlor is beautifully lit and romantic. read more

Gelato Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A quaint little shop with only a handful of chairs and tables for you to sit at if you're trying to escape the blazing Texas heat. Otherwise, you'll have to take your chances outside lol The flavors are creamy and full of flavor - I had the mango and pistachio and each was very delicious! Definitely a nice stopover for dessert or a mid day treat if you happen to be in the area. read more

Do you scream for ice cream or are you ready to go with gelato? There are tons of ice cream joints in Austin, but not many Gelato ones. Gelato Paradiso is located on Soco, but is tucked away between Hopdoddy and Perla's. It's easy to miss compared to the 2 big ice cream shops on the same street. But, once you're here you'll think of this as your secret hidden treasure. Gelato is much silkier and less dense compared to ice cream. In addition, I always feel much guiltier eating ice cream than I do gelato. Gelato Paradiso has tons of flavors to choose from. Even with the tiniest kid cup (my size), you can still pick 2 flavors. read more

Gelato Paradiso - Kid sized Caffe Gelato & Stracciatella Gelato (respectively) - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall score 4.7 out of 5 Highly recommend this place. Awesome flavors Great location Very nice staff It's a must!! read more

Gelato Paradiso - the interior of a restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

grace is so amazing! she was super helpful and patient. outstanding customer service, made our day. Gelato is so yummy!!!!

I was so excited to experience this pleasant training. There were so many choices and flavors to pick far from I was not sure what to do so I have decided that I need to make a few more visits through the course of the year. If you're looking for a place to meet and hang out this is a great spot. The space was so clean and spacious where you can bring your laptop for a review of a few emails or work on a short project (you do need your own hotspot). They also stay open late and validate parking up to one hour. The representative was so kind and allow me to taka few flavors and then also offered me a nice cold bag to keep my gelato fresh and cold on the route home. read more

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After eyeing Gelato Paradiso for months, I finally made the drive to try it out and had high hopes. We ordered five flavors to take home, along with some cones on the side. Once we got home, we were thrilled to find that the gelato was simply amazing--each flavor was rich and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the cones were a huge letdown. They seemed as if they had gotten wet or were somehow soggy, leaving them chewy and soft. It was disappointing and honestly felt like a waste of money. The cones put a bit of a damper on the whole experience, which was otherwise so promising. read more

The gelato was good. There are tables outside. My son said it would be a nice first date. He's never been on a date, so don't take his word for it. He's 12.... read more

Gelato Paradiso - Oreo in a fresh made cone. And Italian cream and chocolate in a small cup. - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

So creamy. So flavorful. So rich. I got the coffee and flavor of the month (horchata), so basically a cafe de olla in gelato form. Deeeeeeeeelish! I also had a taster of the hazelnut and I will definitely be coming back for a mini cup of that VERY soon. read more

Gelato Paradiso - a green bowl of ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is amazing! The area that it's in only makes it's cuter, especially if you're on a date and just walking down the S Congress strip. Gelato Paradiso instantly makes you want to try everything from the moment you walk in and see the see through gelato making lab! The flavors they have to choose from is fantastic and leaves you wondering what combinations you'll be exploring today. I tried the Affogato and oh my was it amazing. I'm a huge lover of espresso and gelato. Combining the two is just perfection. I tried it with the Bacio for a very dark, flavorful experience. My gf got a Grande cone with the pistachio, cookies and creme, hazelnut and salted caramel and not a single one was a bad choice. Pistachio was both our top fav of them all but as pistachio lovers we may be a little biased. Next time you're strolling down S Congress stop by and live a little at Gelato Paradiso! read more

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Back from Italy a month ago---Gelato Paradiso, nailed it! Just like overseas! Too bad I don't live in Austin! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Hazelnut and salted Carmel! - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Gelato gets a 5 Star, but Parking isn't very good as they want us to pay $10+ to park in the lot behind it. Luckily we found a street parking for free after several rounds about. Pistachio, Hazelnut and banana all fantastic read more

Gelato Paradiso came by our apartments to provide us with some sweet cooling treats! Their set-up was quite impressive and presented well. I could see them doing well in a large catering situation. Best part of all the gelato was delish! Pistachio was my fav. Definitely will be going by their new location on Congress and using my coupons to get some more! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Chocolate/Vanilla Chocolate Chip & Pistachio/Strawberry - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ummmmmm..... Yum much?!?! My bestie went for the plum sorbet to special flavor of the month not too long ago and it was super fruity! The current FOTM (flav of the month) is basically an orange dreamsicle sitch with candied orange peel bits that are perfectly citrusy & sweet... I took down my take-home pint wayyyy faster than I intended...! I've been back once already, and if I can figure out how to get back without dealing with the terrible SoCo parking scene, I'll be back many more times! Luckily the 1st time I went it was a bit slow when we walked in so we sampled quite a few flavors and they were all impressively tasty! 5/5, friendly employees & clean bathroom as well!! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Dessert with style! - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had the chocolate because I'm plain Jane but I loved it! It was really rich and creamy. Jt was exactly what I wanted. I will be back!

You need to drop everything and come here! The gelato was the best thing I've had in Austin! My favorites are pistachio, dark chocolate hazelnut and strawberry. You can sample flavors before you decide. The people working here are also just incredible!!! There was a lady who gave me a ton of samples and decorated my 4 flavors in a cute 'whirl' pattern instead of smushing them in (see photo). I also dined in and saw her and another guy serve other customers, they were amazing. Everyone who came here was treated like a regular. read more

Gelato Paradiso - Super cute 'whirl'! Dark choco hazelnut (12/10), pistachio (12/10), strawberry (10/10), lemon (7/10). - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

I absolutely LOVE this place. Love, love LOVE! I've been so many times with my kiddos. Whenever we're somewhat in the area, we stop by. In my opinion, it's the best gelato spot in Austin. The observation window is so neat. Once we stopped in and caught someone making the gelato. We also met the owner once and he was a gem. Very nice. My go to flavor is pistachio. It's amazing! High recommend this spot. read more

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If you are in the Autin area, Paradiso is a must try! Paradiso has some of the best gelato I've ever had, the flavors were great, texture was smooth and creamy, and the service was superb! This place made me feel so welcomed and their amazing gelato really topped everything off. Paradiso is far superior over other gelato shops in the Austin area, especially Dolce Neve which is also in downtown. You can read all about my poor experience at Dolce Neve here to give you a good idea of how the gelato and service differs from Paradiso: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dolce-neve-austin-2?hrid=n_i8wzr6aTWsMaNxbronvA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Quick backstory: basically when I sampled flavors at Dolce Neve, I couldn't find a single flavor that I liked. Their gelato, simply put, was nasty. I ended up sampling 5 flavors trying to find one I would like to buy, but did not because I was not about to pay for subpar gelato (others in my group did purchase, but I didn't). The guy from Dolce Neve decided to make a rude comment about me "trying the amount of a small size cup, that's one way to do it..." like wtf. Never going back again. My experience at Paradiso was comepletely 180 from that of Dolce Neve. The guy at Paradiso was so friendly and happy that I was sampling flavors. Everytime I asked if I could sample a flavor, he went "absolutely! of course!!!" with enthusiasm and a huge smile, it was great. I ended up sampling 5 flavors as well with no problem whatsoever. Honestly, I feel like I could've sampled the entire case and he'd be happy and would careless. Every flavor I sampled was amazing and as an Almond lover, their Almond gelato was chef's kiss (SO SO GOOD)!! They also use these plastic cups that you can take home and reuse, how cute. I ended up getting Almond, Raspberry, and Lemon. Overall, my Paradiso experience was aboslutely perfect from the service to the gelato! read more

Gelato Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

The BEST gelato I've had in Austin.. Maybe ever ! The pistachio is a MUST ! The service is friendly, and they offer samples . There are so many delicious flavors to choose from. The gelato is out on display for your viewing pleasure and not in some canister . This place has quality gelato with some interesting flavors but nothing too crazy and weird that kids won't eat . Check it out ! read more

Gelato Paradiso - a cup of gelato on a wooden table - Desserts Near Me - Austin, Texas

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