Out for a walk and stumbled upon this place. Never can I say no to gelato. The service was good however the downside was that they have very interesting names for flavors, but don't allow samples (which I thought was common in gelato places all over). So I stuck to flavors I knew but wished I could have tried some of their odd named flavors. The decor of the scooters as well as the little cookie you get was cute and added to the gelato experience. read more

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Stopped by here around 11pm on a Saturday for late night dessert and they weren't crowded. I got their chocolate gelato which was SOO GOOD, I ended up getting a whole pint to go as well. I would also recommend their tiramisu and hazelnut flavours. The gelato here is so creamy, I really like it! read more

Motoretta Gelato - Chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The perfect way to end our night by having a gelato cup while walking back to our hotel. Motoretta is open fairly late which was refreshing since we had a late night dinner down the road at Social Corner. Since it was nearing closing time, we went in on a mission before it became too close to consciously walk in and not feel guilty. (There was about thirty minutes left to close) I gravitated towards their lavendar honey flavor and it was so light and refreshing. Even on a somewhat chilly night it put a pep to my step. The gelato was so creamy and smooth. Every spoonful was better than the last. The branding was fun and had a chicness to it. My favorite touch to the gelato cup was the wafer that had their logo branded onto it. What a smart marketing moment in my opinion. Service was respectable and approachable. I highly recommend going! read more

My hubs and I vacationed in Vancouver a few weeks ago and were looking forward to trying some new gelato places including Motoretta. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. I ordered the dark chocolate, one of their vegan flavors, since I cannot digest dairy well. It looked so dark, rich, and lovely being scooped into the cup. But the taste, well, it was cloyingly sweet. So sweet that I could not finish it. I had my hubs taste it and he said, it tastes like frozen chocolate syrup. He was spot on. It's too bad because I've had vegan chocolate gelato and sorbetto at other shops and it's been good, but Motoretta's version just did not hit the mark. Still, I am giving them three stars because the shop was bright, cheery, and clean, and my hubs liked his blood orange sorbetto and black sesame gelato. read more

Motoretta Gelato - Dark chocolate (vegan) = not good and blood orange with black sesame = good. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friends and I stumbled upon motoretta gelato while on a girls trip. The line was long, but went extremely quick which was nice. I ordered the Italian custard and WOW. The Italian custard flavor blew me away and was by far the best flavor I tried. Motoretta offered a wide variety of flavors including dairy free and vegan flavors. They didn't have some seating as an option, but all tables were taken when we were there. However, this is the perfect spot when strolling downtown! read more

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Absolutely Delicious. Fast casual gelato spot. Small cozy interior. Friendly fast service. The Gelato was to die for - we both wanted more. I got lychee on a cone and husband got salted caramel in a cup. We both cannot get over that perfect salted caramel flavor. YUM motoretta!!!!! read more

Motoretta Gelato - Lychee gelato on cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've passed by this place a few times and it looked like a fairly cute spot. Finally got around to checking it out and loved it! They had good selection of dairy and dairy-free/vegan options plus a few drink options too which was amazing to see! A few seating spots inside and some tables outside I tried the dairy-free pistachio flavour and it was so good! I was quite surprised at how delicious it was. read more

Date of visit: July 22, 2025 I visited this gelato shop at least twice during my first visit to Vancouver about a decade ago and could not wait to return and relive the memories of that fantastic trip in the days long before the word "coronavirus" was in our collective vocabulary. Like many things, my memories were better than the new experience, though it may be because the location has changed hands. First, no shakes are available, only dishes or cones, which is disappointing as that is my preferred vehicle for enjoying gelato. In addition, there are large unfriendly signs advising that it's buyer beware when it comes to the gelato as there are no samples available in the summer. I probably should have taken these signs and headed over to one of Bella's locations, but again, the nostalgia pulled me in. Don't get me wrong my fior di latte was quite good (not as good as what I had in Bellagio, Italy, but that was also a shake, so...), and the staff was friendly and efficient, but it would have been nice to try a couple flavors before making a decision. read more

Motoretta Gelato - Love the little scooter waffle! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Randomly spotted and decided to try. They allowed tasting some flavors and we took the pistachio which was nice read more

Motoretta Gelato - Pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had this while walking by and it was so good. It was nice and creamy and the flavors were fantastic .

Non-dairy gelato Yes please! Very tasty gelato with so much depth of flavor. Pro tip try the pistachio, it was just the right amount of salty and combined with the chocolate was a dream come true! read more

My husband and friends we were traveling with used to visit Vancouver on business a lot. This was a must for them when they visited, so we went a several times on our visit. I do not eat sweets a lot, but made an exception! I highly recommend the affogato. I had it with chocolate hazelnut ice cream. Yum. My husband had the Akbar Masti and the Stracciatella -both were awesome. Very close to our hotel and Canada Place. If you like good ice cream, don't miss a visit here. read more

Motoretta is the ultimate place for a great scoop of Italian gelato! Their pistachio is top notch, not too sweet, nutty, slightly chewy, it is totally worth the upcharge (I think $1.50?). Note - limited to 2 samples per person. read more

Motoretta Gelato - Pistachio, can't go wrong! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Open until 12am, which already makes this place dangerous--in the best way. Everything we tried was excellent, especially the affogato. The espresso shot was rich and well pulled, and the Madagascar vanilla gelato melted into it beautifully--smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. Sorbet ranking (best to least favorite): 1. Lemon - one of the best lemon sorbets I've had anywhere 2. Lychee - rare to see and very refreshing 3. Mango - unfortunately a bit weak compared to the others The shop itself is very small, so seating can be tight. We came late on a cold January night and snagged the last seat--on a sunny day, I imagine it fills fast. I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group if you want to sit, but I'd happily come back even if I had to stand. read more

They don't give out samples. I got cherry that was too sweet and syrupy and didn't taste homemade.The coffee gelato tasted like vanilla. Wasted calories. I threw it away. read more

The cherry is fabulous! However the higher priced pistachio was a let down! Don't require a minimum number of characters for posting reviews. read more

Authentic Italian gelato served by rude staff. No sampling so kids enjoyed one of their 2 flavors. Wouldn't recommend.

A great stop if you are in the fashion district in Vancouver. The prices are great and the Gelato is tasty! We couldn't decide on a flavor so we got 2. The tiramasu and vanilla both had unique tastes. They had some unique flavors there like black sesame, crema motoretta and akbar mashti. There are only a few seats inside, enough for 4 groups, but we chilled in there for 25 minutes and had a good time. read more

Motoretta Gelato - Tiramisu and Vanilla - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

While visiting Vancouver, this is a great quick stop for a gelato or good coffee if you're in the area! They gave us samples with no rush nor pressure at all. Located in a convenient corner, walkable distance from convention center. Nice chill and friendly atmosphere. read more

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Cute gelato spot near waterfront, have been here multiple times and it's been pretty consistent. They don't let you taste flavors though which is sad cuz I wanted to try multiple :( read more

Service was adequate, location was good, gelato was less than average (salted caramel was good), prices were exorbitant for portion size.

Cafe style ambiance. Really good gelato with a variety of classic flavors. Service was quick and was open on Boxing Day.

The flavors and consistency of the gelato is what makes this place a stand out. Black sesame and mango were our favorites. The black sesame flavor was spot on and not shy about the sesame flavor, which we loved. Mango tastes like you're biting into one. The yuzu citrus was a refreshing option too. They have a good amount of non-dairy options. At times, the line can be long, but the employees move with a sense of urgency. There are tables and chairs inside and outside. It's within walking distance of the harbor and a good place to walk to if staying at the hotels nearby. read more

Motoretta Gelato - Mango, black sesame, yuzu citrus, matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This occupies the OG Bella Gelateria spot from back in its prime days (before their family conflict saga and its aftermath). This place has updated the decor a bit. The gelato is a clear step down though, more muted flavours, texture a little off. I got 2 scoops: honey lavender and Akbar Mashti. both just ok. Service was friendly and quick. Prices are high (2 small scoops for over $9). Having been to Florence and trying many notable artisanal gelato places there, this place is a far cry. There is better gelato in town. read more

Motoretta Gelato just opened taking over the former flagship location of Bella Gelateria. In case you're wondering what happened to BG, do not worry. BG has 2 new locations downtown - see my reviews. Back to MG now - part of the Kitchen Table Group - has well established itself in a prime location tied in with the fabulous Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. Offering a variety of Italian inspired gelato from Sicily, the flavours will rock your world. I was happy to find out that my favourite gelato maker, Salvatore from Passione Gelato (see my review) located at the Parq Casino, is at the helm of this new gelateria helping out. In a way he's come back home as he started right here at this location when it was BG. I tried my go to flavour - Amerena Cherry & a new flavour I'd not had before - Maple Walnut. WOW what a combo! Both flavours rocked my taste buds #yummylicious supreme! Yelpies grab your gelato & head over to the waterfront for spectacular views & a beautiful walk - the waterfront is breathtaking. read more

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Amazing gelato! I love their flavours here, they're unique and honestly all tasted great. The Almost Tiramisu was hands down my favourite gelato I've ever had. Service was very friendly and I appreciated how accommodating the worker was. A cute little space inside to eat and in a nice location! read more

Motoretta Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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With the hot summer weather still going strong there is no better way to enjoy it than with a gelato from Motoretta. It is conveniently located right by the convention center - orginally the Bella Gelateria location. There was a line up when we arrived but it was quick and we up to order within 5 mins. For those who love mango you'll enjoy this flavour! The mango flavour was very bold and just about reminds me of a yummy mango pudding! Such a great way to cool down! read more

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Checked out Motoretta over the weekend and had a great experience! The Gelato was extremely fresh and creamy! We have gotten the Tiramisu and Hazelnut which both hit the spot! Would recommend if you are in the area! read more

Motoretta Gelato - Tiramisu and Hazelnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

THE B E S T! Heavenly tasting! Idk how else to describe it! They also give you two free sampling options. Scoops are fare and large, I was feeling full after the two scoops and insanely happy ‍ Yummmmy Sorry I couldn't wait and I had some before taking the pics! read more

Motoretta Gelato - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The gelato was very good. I got the medium which was way too much. Get the smallest size. Pistachio was epic.

Very good Gelato. The staffs were very nice and patience with us as we try some flavors and decide which one to get. read more

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This place rocks and their gelato is as good as I've tasted in Italy! Try the special pistachio flavor from Sicily!

Great service very friendly atmosphere went there on Canada Day. The line was absolutely long, but it was totally worth it. read more

Motoretta Gelato - Two double scoops ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

R and I had our first date at this location of Bella Gelateria so wanted to try out Motoretta for old times sake since they took over. Unfortunately I have to say I missed the old Bella Gelateria. We got the black sesame gelato to try and although it wasn't bad, it just didn't live up to the same standards. Overall, not bad though! read more

Motoretta Gelato - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I didn't really need the large size gelato, but after tasting the Amarena Cherry, I had to get the two scoop size so that I could also have my favourite Stracciatella (cream flavour without vanilla, with the perfect amount of chocolate chunks). Those two flavours go so perfectly together. I've researched these Italian cherries now - they are very tasty. There has not been a lineup the three times I have been here, but I went back after I finished my gelato to photograph the name of the cherries and there were several people in line. read more

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The gelato was good as well as the service. I would recommend getting it ina cup instead of a cone. The scoop is larger in the cup.

Delicious gelato. Tasted fresh and made with quality ingredients. I'd love to come back.

Having my gelato before the rain falls tomorrow . Cute and friendly gelato place near the Convention Center. Love my cherry pecan gelato read more

Motoretta Gelato - Right : cherry pecan Left : Akbar Mashti - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The gelato is good and they have a variety of flavors. They change some of the flavors every now and then, so take a look if you are in the area and see what piques your fancy. read more

Genuine gelato in downtown Vancouver! Highly recommend this for dessert or a snack! Flavors are authentic and delicious!!