"Its not too sweet" - my asian mother…read more I have heard about this place for awhile but hadn't had the time to make it out. WOW it was so worth it! ALL the flavours were delish, so many asian inspired but also more classic flavours as well. We came on a Tuesday night after dinner, quite a few people and just one incredibly attentive and kind server! You can try the flavours and there are lots to take home in a pint too. My favourite was the milk tea mixed with the mocha chocolate chip - the chocalte chips were NOT hard and frozen like in some other icecream. There is indoor seating too incase its cold!

Marco Polo is an ice cream shop that sells Asian flavored ice cream and has been around the Sunset…read moredistrict for decades. They used to be on Taraval, but recently moved to Noriega and 45th, not far from Polly Ann. I've been to their original location years ago, but recently, we came here for ice cream on a Monday afternoon and it was pretty good. I had Sesame and Pandan Leaf ice creams. They were both really good. I tried the mocha chip and really liked that as well. The rest of the party had Mint Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Durian, Mango, Lychee, and Sesame. Everyone enjoyed the ice cream flavors the picked. Parents really liked the Durian flavor here. A small scoop was $7.25 with 1-2 scoops and a large was $10.15 with 3-4 scoops. They also sell pints to-go. The worker let us try a number of samples before ordering, which was pretty nice. The store had a few small tables to dine indoors, which was nice. Good ice cream shop with Asian flavors in the outer sunset.

The "WE DON'T DO SAMPLES" sign at this bright little spot was a dead giveaway that this was a…read moretrue-to-form European gelato shop, and sure enough a charming Italian woman served us from behind the counter. Without a doubt, we knew we'd be getting an authentic dessert!! Dropped in at 9:30pm on a Friday night, and felt like we stumbled into a magical little corner of Valencia. The gelato here is whipped up in these futuristic spinning machines with bubble lids; they almost look like washing machines. Absolutely whimsical. The flavors are expansive and fresh; the strawberry was excellent, though the Greek yogurt was our surprising favorite. There were so many unique and intriguing flavors (from orange and cinnamon to strawberry balsamic), we'll absolutely have to stop by again. The real charm of this place comes from the story; we read about it while waiting in line and were absolutely captivated by the story of love, community, and heritage that shapes Hila. It's well worth a read, and honestly sold us on the shop (although the gelato definitely still carries its own!). The story of Hila breathing life back into an old parlor is absolutely heartwarming. I wish nothing but much success for the future of Hila.

I ordered a pint of Seven Layers Hazlenut and Chocolate for delivery. $27 after tip and fees for a…read moredelivered pint Ouch. How do people afford these delivery meals every day? I was urged to hold my nose and try it by someone I generally trust, because they raved about this place. The biggest offense was the misleading description on the Doordash menu, but Google's info has the same impression as well--that is, it claims to be "topped" with corn flakes. TOPPED!! Not middled, not bottomed, not everywhered. I don't particularly care for bread product in my ice cream or gelato because it just gets mushy..and boy were these corn flakes ever mushy. Its such a gross texture. I was desparate for chocolate hazelnut. Desserts given bready garnishings isn't unususal, Super Duper does it with their shakes. As a topping I figured it would be easy to shovel off...wrong. What I paid $27 for is a gigantic wad of mushy corn flakes with chocolate drizzled through the cracks and I can't for the life of me taste any hazelnut. This was disgusting. I am extremely disappointed. A pint of corn flakes costs what, $0.50? I was ripped off...enjoy the profit margin. I'm no stranger to gelato. I've been to Italy several times and not American tourist areas but hometowns of long-time Italian friends: Poggiardo, Lecce, Castro Marina & Castro Alta, Galatina, Otranto. I've made gelato there myself. I worked in a gelateria that's actually managed to stay alive in the Bay Area for 20 years, Gelateria Naia. WhileI don't go to new places with expectations of what I had somewhere else, I do appreciate a balance of value and quality. I was left feeling so far from either in my first experience with Hila's gelato that it's the first time in probably a couple years that I couldn't stop a bad purchase from ruining my night. It really came down to the price tag for delivery: $27 for a pint! And not a single spoonful worth ingesting. How do I ever give this a try again? I don't see how it's possible. I just wanted something I could eat and then tell my friend (who recommended this place enthusiastically) it was worth the money or not. I couldn't eat this. Every spoonful was a huge glob of mushy cereal.

There are very few places that have taken the literal words out of my mouth and left me in silence,…read morethis is one of them. About a month ago, we visited here for the first time while taking a stroll in San Francisco. What caught our eye was the word small batch gelato. The line wasn't bad on this night so we gave it a go. I immediately saw the very unique flavors and the high quality layouts. To our mistake, we grabbed one cup with two flavors and walked away. When I say we fought over it, our marriage was tested over the gelato. Lol A month later, which was just last weekend we were in town again for another Giants game. This was 100% on our guaranteed stop list. This second time around we each had our own cup of goodness, of sweet delicious remarkable goodness. I am hooked, I am unapologetically hooked. I am telling every single person about this place and in two weeks when I go to a business trip up north, I will pay another visit.

Lush has to be my most favorite gelato place in the city, maybe the bay, maybe California. You get…read morethe point, this gelato is pretty far up the ranks. I typically get a 4 scoop chocolate waffle covered cone, that's how divine the texture and the layered flavors are. The flavors rotate so it's like a treasure hunt, you never know what you may find. During my last visit, I had the following 4 flavors, in order of my rating: 1. Espresso & Dulce De Leche 2. Black & White Trio 3. Dulce de Leche 4. Whisky crumbles At times the queue gets pretty long. You can take a lap around north beach area and come back few minutes later. I have observed personally that the queues tend to be in waves. It's a small little shop so you basically get your gelato, walk out and enjoy the city sights.

Review #981 Posted on 1.4.26…read more We came here for dessert after dinner on NYE 2025. This spot is on the block next to the Chinatown entrance, literally across the street. I was pretty amazed, when we got to the entrance it had a line out the door to get in, you look inside, only 2 guys working. These 2 guys were unreal, I can't believe they were running things by themselves with that many people and that much demand. The gelato was excellent, they had lots of options, both fruit & chocolate flavors. I tried the mango, dulce de leche, & chocolate hazelnut, which was unreal, basically like having Nutella gelato. I'd 100% come back here when in the area.

Been craving for this ice cream since my husband bought me a cup last week. So we went to the city…read more& as soon as saw their menu that they do affogato, that is what i ordered & had my gelato to go. Well, taste for the affogato is disappointing:-( and the lady who took our order misunderstood what we want. She was even assisted by her 2 coworkers to help us with our order. I am still excited to taste the 6 flavors we ordered in our 2 small pints Place is clean, had a few seats inside & tables outside.

I was on my way out of town while walking through Little Italy and I wasnt really hungry until I…read morewalked by like every spot and this place caught me when I saw someone eating this sanny with good looking bread. I walked past it and got like a block away and was like maaaaaan shiiiiiittt Im turning around lol. I went back and came to get a sanny and Im happy I did, I was planning on eating it on the walk. The place has a lot of choices like a regular deli youd find in the northeast. San Francisco has definitely the best Little Italy as far as choices to pick from and its really big and spread out. I had the Goodfella. Roast beef, prosciutto, salami, provolone and basil. I added the pesto and olive oil and replaced the provolone with fresh mozzarella. Best part was there was an old ass lady who made the sanny and she loaded it lol. The bread makes the sandwich and it was really soft and crunchy. Soo good. I 1000% recommend this place and I am sure she makes all the sandwiches the same!

My daughter considers this the Best gelato in SF & they have the widest range of flavors!…read more Pick, taste, then order - they're authentically Italian, have coffees, sandwiches, cannolis and wines, too. Friendly service in a tiny cute deli that has lots of goodies!

Really nice ice cream shop! I stopped by after seeing it on Google Maps and being in the area. It…read morelooked pretty unassuming, but they let me try all the different flavors. Good: The sorbet flavors are amazing. I was super thirsty, so the pear sorbet and the mango sorbet were really good. I almost felt like I was drinking a smoothie while I was eating it. I also like the stracciatella ice cream flavor since they're super creamy and very refreshing. There's a lot of seating inside, and I found it nice to just hunker down for an hour and work on my laptop. Bad: It does get pretty busy, and it can take a while to get through the line because it's super cramped inside. Overall loved this place and would come again~!

Wish I could Phil more of this gelato in my mouth cuz it's so good…read more Was hoping to get some of the delicious raspberry flavor I saw online but they didn't have it. Got pistachio and coconut and the were incredibly creamy and delicious. They have plenty of great flavors and will let you try them. A little crammed inside but it's worth it.

I will say that I love gelato as it is quite an enhance upgrade over traditional ice cream. And…read morewhat better way to enjoy that experience than a visit to the Marina District of San Francisco where I had the opportunity trying out "GIO Gelati". Located directly at the corner of Union St/Buchanan St in the heart of the Marina, this wildly popular place that is owned and operated by Italians has been in operation dating back to early-2018. The hours of operation here are quite generous as they're open daily from 10:30am-9:30pm with extended hours until 10:30pm on Friday & Saturday. The interior layout is small yet big enough to showcase several items for purchase; whole & ground coffee, jams, spreads, snacks, and even pasta sauces. And if gelato isn't your thing, they also have quite a bit of Italian cookies and desserts for purchase. Finally, if you wish to enjoy your gelato before it melts, they also offer a couple of small tables & chairs inside as well as one public restroom. Now onto the gelato itself! Much of their gelato is dairy-free & vegan plant-based with some of their gelato offering the addition of sugar, water and/or milk. They offer 4 different sizes (kids, small, medium, large) in either a cup or cone. And if you're thinking outside of the box, they also have a nice variety of espresso drinks as well as fresh pastries that are baked daily. Since I wasn't too hungry (after a big dinner), I went with a kids size cone of their "Italian Crema". This was a rich, velvety texture of creamy deliciousness. And since it was considering a 'kids' size, I didn't feel too guilty enjoying this. I will say that the customer service here was top notch as the employees allowed me to sample a few gelatos prior to narrowing down my selection. The prices are also quite reasonable as they are lower than some of the other places in San Francisco as well as gelato spots I've been to in Los Angeles and New York. With a charming interior setup, prime location, and delicious gelatos, I am giving "GIO Gelati" a perfect five-star rating.

Their Pistachio gelato is chef's kiss! The vegan Dark…read moreChocolate never disappoints either. I got a small cup for $8, split across those 2 flavors. Don't forget to enter you phone number on their first tablet device before checking out on their second tablet, in order to earn points. I always forget! See all 3 menu pics below. They also offer additional treats in their fridge (like a gelato cookie sandwich for $13), plus baked goods and pastries, as well as a frozen dog treat called the Gio Dog. Cute! Complimentary water and plastic cups are available in the back. The staff here are always friendly. There was plenty of seating available on a weeknight. It's clean and brightly lit.

Everything I tried her was Amazing! From the pastries to the handcrafted chocolates and macarons. I…read morecan't wait to go back!

A charming dessert shop. The exterior and interior are modern with charming flourishes throughout…read more I found their frozen confections to be mediocre, but their signature creations were great. Service was kind. Don't Stay for Breakfast: Disappointed by this one, was 1-dimensional and no better than any run-of-the-mill ice cream bar. It lacked the maple flavor I was looking for. The only highlight was the crunch from the waffle flakes. Pavlova: A significant step-up from the other dessert. Visually, the pavlova wrapped around the presentation of fruit is quite beautiful. The pavlova was light, airy, and had a nice sweetness. The fruit filling was decadent, and added variety to each bite.

Exploring the neighborhood after playing miniature golf nearby at Holey Moley and also visited Hua…read moreZang Zi, a Buddhist temple converted from a church (formerly St. Johannes Evangelical Lutheran Church) because it looked so interesting. I digress. We then went to La Copa Loca Gelato to get some coconut gelato. So good! A must visit. Located on 22nd Ave and Capp.

I lived near La Copa Loca for almost two years, but I didn't come more than a handful of times, and…read moreI regret that. It's the little gelato place that could. I was terrified the entire time I lived nearby that this place would close, but it outlasted me in the neighborhood, and I stopped by recently, and it is still going strong. The gelato is good, but I always came here for the smoothies, which are excellent. It's in an out-of-the-way spot and across the street from a rowdy bar full of lecherous men, so keep your daughters close, and your pepper spray closer. I'm kidding! (Sort of.) It is adorable how many families bring their kids here. During the day, they put a couple of tables out on the Capp Street sidewalk, and since this is the end of Capp that is barricaded, cars won't be rushing by. The ultimate get is to come when the taco truck is parked at the barricade. When that happens, you can enjoy some fine Mexican food-truck food and wash it down with some heavenly gelato. My only criticism: They need to fix the case! It has been cracked since 2023, if not before then.

I have been coming here for years, but recently realized that this gelato is healthy! They use…read moreallulose and maltulose which are natural sugars with low glycemic. Cane sugar for example is mostly sucrose. This means that you can eat the gelato if you're diabetic or keto! Also employees here are always very friendly

This is definitely the best gelato I've had outside of Italy! I got the seasonal muscat grape and…read moremandarin flavors and they were both full of natural fruit pulp with every bite and tasted exactly what the fruits would! None of that artificial flavoring feelings. I could even see the piles of mandarins they peeled behind the counter! I'm definitely returning to try more flavors.