Venchi is a very popular gelato and chocolate specialty store. This location near Times Square is a…read moregreat spot for sweets. I came here in single digit weather, and wow did the hot chocolate hit. The hot chocolate was super rich, to the point where it felt like drinking straight liquid chocolate. The inside is super fun, with half the store dedicated to gelato and half to chocolate. The decorations were unique and fun! The service was really friendly! They helped us go through the flavors as well as buying various chocolates. Overall, Venchi is a great spot for amazing desserts!

Great experience at the Venchi on 7th Ave! Came here with my family after dinner as it was right…read moreacross the street from the hotel my brother was staying at. He had never been to a gelato and I suggested it! (I've been to one other location) The second you walk, the place feels lavish. The storefront is pristine and gorgeously furnished. The chocolatiers/gelatieres are so warm and one walked up to us while we in line and explained the size options and options for what they will coat our cups and cones with - I think the options were dark chocolate or hazelnut. You also are able to sample any flavors before choosing! Being that I just ate, I got myself a small treat, a "baby" cup of pistachio gelato. They had the Dubai chocolate pistachio flavor as well, but I felt that one was too sweet for my liking. I was very happy with my pistachio! My sister in law enjoyed fruity gelatos and my brother a rich, dark chocolate. Every gelato comes with a chocolate, which is a nice added touch. The store was clean, the workers very hospitable and the gelato delicious and authentic! Thank you Venchi for an awesome experience, as always!

Went to Anita Gelato after dinner because we were craving ice cream and happened to be nearby and…read moreI'm so glad we stopped in! We sampled 4 flavors, and honestly, every single one was amazing. I finally settled on mango cheesecake and watermelon mint. That watermelon mint though... OMG. So refreshing! I'm still thinking about it and wish I could've brought some home with me! Bonus points for the adorable retro decor. It made the whole experience even better. If you're in town, definitely add this spot to your list! 5/5

the flatiron location is much better vibes wise since there is not that much seating here and it's…read morein the middle of times square :, ( the upside of that is that you can come here before or after a show! massive portions just like the flatiron location and they have plenty of fruit flavors (i love fruit gelato). line is long but it goes by pretty fast.

Perfection in a flower. You can order by Touchscreen and they make your cone right in front of you…read more Perfect seating area in the back right in the middle of the theatre craziness. Love that there are 2 convenient locations!

Good to try once just to get the picture of a flower gelato for aesthetics but otherwise would not…read morecome back or recommend. The flavors were totally lacking in so many of them that we sampled! Even the ones we picked were very bleh compared to other gelato places. The ambiance was just alright and service was quite poor. The girl working was friendly but the guy, not so much. And both were the only ones working and it was soo busy liens were so long service was slower and no one to give samples. Had to order separately at kiosk with all the flavors prior to going up to them making it very inefficient and time consuming process unless you already know everything you want Got the classic cone 4 flavors for $10 and cone upgrade $2 for chocolate hazelnut side and the chocolate was so thin it was barely anything and same with the hazelnuts, very disappointing. Couldn't even finish the cone itself because it tasted so bad. Just cone for the picture and that's it to be honest, nothing else going for it, prefer others in the city!

Absolutely heavenly on a 90° day! The portions are very generous, and the flavors are incredible…read more Even the small size lets you pick two flavors for under $10, which is a great deal. The pistachio is a must-try, easily one of the best I've had in a very long time. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. They also have plenty of seating, making it a perfect spot to cool off and escape the summer heat. Definitely worth a stop if you're nearby.

No complaint about the gelato which is outstanding. I live 10 mn from this place and I've been…read morethere many, many times. I was there today with my son and discovered that the Nutella flavor was not offered anymore. I stopped 3 or 4 times before and was told that it was being made? But today, was told it was not offered anymore which disappointed me. I took the hazelnut/ nuts one which was very good. I was SHOCKEDDDDDD by the new prices! Over $12.00 (old price 9.90) for the big size and $10.00 (old price 8.25) for medium (almost $25.00 w tax for 2 ice creams is robbery!) A big jump from old prices. I will never visit the store again, nor will my friends. I know, owner will say it's the rent, bla-bla-bla, but this is insane. I know the tourists will pay but you've lost me and I came a lotttttt!

I have been coming to Anita in Flatiron for years because it is simply the BEST gelato in NYC, but…read morerecently I found another reason to love this place. On a rainy day before an important networking event, I found to my horror that my phone (which I had planned to use to pay) was dead. I popped into Anita, and Miller, the lone early morning server, was so kind to me -- charging my phone and offering a sample while I waited. Small gesture, but big impact. Thank you, Miller, for this warm welcome and for representing the ethos of your business so well. Next time I will take my morning coffee there!

Soooo amazing! They have so many flavors to choose from, I could come here so many times and not…read moreget bored. Workers were so nice too. You can try the flavors too! The first time I came was on a Monday after dinner, and there was a short line. It moved pretty fast because they had multiple people scooping gelato. I got the medium size with pistachio, pavlova & mixed berries, and chocolate almond. The chocolate almond was my favorite but all were so yummy. A perfect sweet treat :) Medium size is good for 2 or even 3 people if you don't want too much. They stack your cup sooo high! I came back in less than 1 week. It was a Sunday after dinner and a very humid hot day and the line was sooo long out the door omg. I got a small with hazelnut crunch that might be my new favorite flavor! I also got the stracciatella, but that one was too creamy for me. Also they LOADED my cup, it was definitely too much to finish alone. Interior has a good amount of seating, and I was able to get one both times!

Randomly stopped by while walking to dinner…read more Got: ~Hazelnut mousse and chocolate crunch (4/5): had whole hazelnuts in it! Creamy and decadent. ~Creme brulee (5/5): my favorite. On the sweet side so can't eat too much, but had pieces of shattered sugar in it. So good.

I've been to Italy twice and I've never had a selection like this!!! This is the best gelato I've…read morehad. We had the pineapple and the cookie something! Oh my goodness!!!!! We also got the dark chocolate and it tasted like 70% dark. It was a true dark chocolate. They had so many spots to sit and eat, the weather was perfect and the line went fast. There were 15 people ahead of us and it took only 10 minutes. There were plenty of people working and helping, restocking and checking out. The parlor was adorable, everything was spotless and they had a restroom. This didn't feel like a New York experience where you have to eat standing up and you have to walk two blocks for the nearest public restroom. I felt comfortable with the street blocked off. It was a lovely stroll. I love this neighborhood!!!! Highly recommend a hop over to Anita's when you are done with lunch or dinner!

Visually tempting and delicious dessert options. The staff were very pleasant and friendly.read more

Favorably situated on Broadway in Times Square, Angelina Bakery is set to entice you inside with…read morethe glitz and glamour of its Parisian decor, turn-style golden doors, red carpet and divider ropes, giant bubblegum dispenser by the entrance, patio chairs and umbrellas, and two kiosk stands for modern efficiency. The bakery is clean and spacious with lots of outside seating, four tables located inside, and attentive friendly staff. It's easy to order outside from the two kiosks. If you join their rewards with your cell phone you will save $5 on your first order and will be eligible for another reward after 4 visits. The southern cannoli had good quality chocolate chips, smooth paste, and crunchy shell but was lacking an extra oomph that could have been provided with some citron in the recipe. The Boston cream bombolini was good. It was fresh tasting, filled amply with good quality chantilly cream. The pistachio croissant was freshly baked, light, delicately buttery and crispy infused with lots of decadent pistachio nut cream. There was no line on a Thursday after 5pm. This place speaks antique affordable luxury. Great people watching opportunity under the patio umbrellas while savoring your food unrushed. Go on, be fancy and treat yourself. One deserves it.

This gelato spot was near the hotel we were staying at and it was SO GOOD! We got to mix and match…read moreour gelato, so we did hazelnut and mango and the combination was actually really good. The gelato is super creamy and rich and the mango tasted so authentic! The service was super fast, you order on the kiosk machine and they quickly make your order. You can also sample the flavors and it's nice to be able to see them and taste them before you decide. We also ordered some coffee and it was great because it was a good pick me up! The place is a little quaint, but they also have outdoor seating and you can easily walk around the city with the cup.

Conveniently located next to Lincoln Center/Metropolitan Opera and open late…read more Cold night in February, happened to pass by on the way to the Opera and saw that they serve "real" hot chocolate. We kept that in mind for when the Opera let out at 10:30 and stopped in before heading to the subway. Convenient and quick ordering through kiosks. Plenty of vegan options and customizations. Small space so fortunately it wasn't too crowded inside since it was so late. (It was still busy! Good for them!) We each ordered a dark hot chocolate with added flavor (pistachio drizzle?). My friend had whole milk and I had vegan option. It was so delicious and the perfect end to a night, great for the walk in the cool temps.