10/10!! Service and gelato are both great! First I want to commend the owner and her review responses to negative reviews! Too often the owners bend to the customers complaints with a "we'll do better" attitude but they are confident in their product here.. as they should be! Also, who cares if they have a 1 taste rule.. it helps them keep the line moving quickly. We would taste our 1 allotted flavor and then taste our friends as they were handed their order. It's really not as big of a deal as people make it out to be. This gelato is the real deal though! A true gem to Lexington and the neighborhood. they offer a wide variety of flavors that were frequently selling out and being replaced. I visited twice during my time in town and there was often a line out the door. Service was quick and friendly. There is a small seating area inside and plenty of seating outside. I love that they also include a couple of children's sized tables. I know I'll be back when I'm in town again!! The deconstructed blackberry Nutella and the banana pudding were delicious. Perfectly smooth and flavored! read more

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On a hot summer day, you just need to channel a little piece of Italy to brighten your day... and Sorella Gelateria is a local way to experience the pleasure of Italian gelato! Today, we enjoyed Orange Hazelnut Brownie, Lime Oreo, and Turkish Coffee. All three were creative and indulgent flavors! Mid-afternoon equals quick service, but there was a steady stream of people. read more

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Fantastic place. It was evident a tremendous amount of thought, care and consideration went into every aspect of this establishment. The gelato itself was top notch. The clean, stylish and classic decor was not far behind. And I especially appreciated the creative solution of a short wall in front of the gelato case to both keep the product in pristine condition as well as keep the guests comfortable. What a wonderful place - a true gem. My only regret is that I am not a local and can't enjoy Sorella with any regularity. read more

We have been coming to Sorella for so long now and it blows our socks off every time. On top of that, Ms. Alma catered our wedding reception and was so kind and helpful, even offering delivery 40 min away so the gelato was fresh for our guests. This is truly one of the best small businesses in Lex! read more

This place was adorable. I knew we just had to come here since it was around the block from our airbnb plus cute. Being so full from dinner I just couldn't order anything but I did have a taste of my husband's delicious treat. I really wanted to try the chocolate but my son refused to share because I guess it was that delicious. We amused some people behind us as he said no no no! I then was telling him it's not even ice cream, it's gelato! :P not that he cared. read more

I love gelato and I'm always down to try out new places. I stopped by here after seeing reviews on Yelp. There were 8 options for gelato with some being sorbets. I like sorbets but today I just tried 3 of their gelatos selections and I was very pleased. They had the option to purchase to go containers as well. Service was great and the atmosphere was quiet when I went. I'd definitely recommend for gelato fiends like myself. read more

Sorella Gelateria - Medium 3 flavors - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The gelato was wonderful! I highly recommend bringing your family here. It was a beautiful day to sit outside. The service was great! It's a very beautiful store. read more

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I passed Sorella's on the way to a gallery and decided to go back for a treat. I had not been to the medication which is a big improvement on the original. There's a nice outdoor area of tables with umbtellas, and a few parking spaces. The batches are limited which is fine, but if you're going to call yourself a Gelateria, at least have the flavors of Italy. I selected the Turkish Coffee, which was good, but. I've eaten my fill of gelato all over Italy and, oh yes, I'm Italian. That's all I have to say. 105 read more

Sorella Gelateria - Turkish Coffee - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Gorgeous looking and tasting gelato. There are not an overwelming amount of flavors, which helps in making a decision and trusting that each flavour is incredible. Although, all sound and look amazing so the decision there is tough! I asked the owner for their favourite and they said, "if I didn't like them all I wouldn't make them." While that doesn't help me make a decision it makes me wildly respect this Gelateria and the owner. I absolutely love this!! I went for 2 flavours and both gave me bug eyes and a happy belly - absolutely wonderful. The space is clean, pricing is fair, and outside is beautiful! read more

Don't be fooled! If you have tasted gelato in Italy, this is nothing like the gelato in Italy. This is like flavors added to Blue Bell Ice Cream in the name of "gelato". And the customer service of the owner towards her customers is horrible. Not returning here again and Will Not recommend this to anyone desiring a good gelato. Very Disappointed!! read more

I've been a long time fan of Sorella's, since the beginning . I love this place because of the excellent atmosphere and gelato flavors! The service is always great, and the owners go the extra mile to make sure everyone's experience is positive. read more

Sorella Gelateria - Gelato and expresso -- a perfect pairing! - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Absolutely spectacular gelato! I would've never thought I'd find such high quality artisan gelato in the middle of Lexington - a pleasant surprise no doubt! We came in close to closing and they thankfully still had a few flavors left - I had strawberry sorbet with chocolate and my fiancé had strawberry sorbet with lemon ginger sorbet. The server was friendly and quick to get our order, and the ambiance is very cute, light, and cozy. The gelato was truly exceptional and I look forward to coming back again all summer long! read more

Sorella Gelateria - Strawberry sorbet with chocolate (left) and strawberry sorbet with lemon ginger sorbet (right) - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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One of the best places to get a sweet treat. They have amazing flavors that they change daily. They are very unique and so fresh and everything I got was delicious. They were super sweet there and let us try some samples since it was our first time there. They don't have a lot of parking outside but it's a great place to go for the summer because they have outside seating. read more

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Finally made my way to Sorella's and I can't believe it took me so long. I got a x-small scoop of the Lemon Wedding Cake and it was PERFECTION. Omg, the little pieces of cake were my favorite part. Can't wait to go back again and try all the amazing flavors! Tip: go earlier in the day so you can have the best pick of flavors. We went an hour before closing and some of the flavors were out. read more

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The local gelato place of note apparently moved to this location recently, which is in a residential area but walkable from downtown. It has indoor and outdoor seating. The flavor selection when I arrived was not huge, with maybe a dozen or so flavors (and it did appear to be all dairy gelato), some of which had run out at the end of the day. Of course, you might want the place that runs out over the place that makes extra and sells it the next day. I ended up with a little cup of peach and a peanut butter Nutella flavor. I didn't really see the need to have peanut butter and Nutella in the same bite, but like a lot of people I will shamelessly buy anything with the word Nutella on it and the flavor combination, primarily peanut with streaks of the slightly hazelnut and mostly sugary paste adding color. The peach was as richly flavored as I might have hoped, and very summer-y. I'm not sure they'll ever be the go-to in a pretty strong local ice cream scene, but it seemed to me that the smoothness and flavor choices set them apart from the others enough to be worth a visit. read more

Sorella Gelateria - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

FIRST OFF- The lemon basil gelato from here is amazing! I mean you literally can taste both flavors so very distinctively. Even though I only had a small taste, my tastebuds were dancing the entire time! Dessert before dinner is a thing . We came here before grabbing dinner and it was the perfect idea! This cute Gelateria is located in downtown Lexington, KY. Street parking is what you have to settle for. We had no issues. When we entered , we were greeted by the owners. They were friendly and helpful. There were about 6 or 7 flavors left so it wasn't too too hard to settle on a flavor. I didn't order anything but my sis had the lemon basil , the kids had whipped cream and some other flavors that I don't recall (they are photographed though). The serving sizes were a little small in my opinion but the quality of the product did not miss a beat! You could tell the finest ingredients were used to create this perfect gelato. We really enjoyed coming here while visiting the area! read more

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A lovely little spot tucked away on the best dining street in Lexington. The service and smiles are authentic and warming. Amazing flavors that really transport you to the Mediterranean with the smoothest and creamiest gelato. read more

The best gelato in lex. Tastes fresh and homemade. They rotate different unique flavors. Can't say I have one favorite flavor. Everything is so good. read more

Flavors rotate daily so check their instagram story if you want to know before you stop in! Everything is amazing and they sell half pints and pints if you want to take some home! Italian Lemon Cookie has been my favorite flavor! Outdoor seating is perfect when it's nice out and the service is always amazing :) read more

Not much to choose from . What gelato I did get for the overly priced flatened down maybe two tablespoons of gelato in a xsmall cup that is deceiving . Literally two bites was O K ... But not worth the money the pictures we seen on the internet was Way more then you really get. read more

Such a sweet lady working tonight. Not sure if she was the owner or not. But definitely recommend. I got the coffee & Creme brûlée. It is homemade and really great gelato read more

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After having lived in Italy for 7 years, I've always been skeptical about shops or restaurants that name themselves after proper Italian shops, i.e. "Gelateria" or "Ristorante". Time and time again, those places could never live up to an authentic, Italian taste. Sorella became the first place to do just that. My girls and I wanted to check out this ice cream shop after protesting downtown. I am so glad they knew about this! The owner apparently had studied everything there is to know about ice cream in Italy, and man, I could definitely tell she learned a lot! The ice cream itself was phenomenal! Something so simple, yet worth every penny. I got the small cup with half the cup being their strawberry lemonade ice cream and the other half being their crema ice cream. Crema is very well-known Italian ice cream, so when I first saw it, I knew I had to try it. I'm so glad I did. Because I was not even remotely disappointed. Now that summer is coming around and downtown is popping more than ever, definitely check out Sorella one night after dinner for dessert! You won't regret it! read more

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Such a cute little place tucked into a neighborhood with delicious gelato!! It reminded me of gelato in Florence. I had to try three flavors: hazelnut, tiramisu, and chocolate strawberry. My mom got the same except for the raspberry instead of strawberry. All we're great! read more

Over the summer, I read a book called "Love & Gelato." It's about a teenager who lost her mother to cancer and went to live with her unknown father in Italy -- there's a summer romance mixed in there. (I recommend this quick read if that's your thing, otherwise, feel free to ignore the book recommendation.) Well. After I read the book, I realized it had been a good ten years or so since I last had some gelato -- the one and only time I've ever had *real* gelato before. And. I absolutely had to get some gelato in my stomach sometime soon. Now, I've never had gelato in Italy, but know there is a lot of 'gelato' out there (I've eaten in the ten years since) that isn't really gelato at all. To find something real, or as close to real as possible, is kind of hard. Did a quick search online and.... Lexington has a place with gelato!! Later that week, after a visit to the Arboretum, I dragged my husband and toddler to Sorella to cool us off, satisfy my gelato craving, and introduce my husband to gelato. Sorella is a beautiful shop in a fun neighborhood of Lexington. We spoke with the store owner and she mentioned that she (or was it her sister?) learned how to make gelato in Italy and brought that knowledge to this gelateria. Delighted, I sampled a variety of amazing flavors before deciding to get the Forest Berry gelato to share with my son, who was going through a berry phrase at the time. My husband picked a chocolate flavor. Friends, this is *REAL* gelato. The flavorful, light & fluffy, delicious gelato that sets it apart from ice cream and similar desserts. And my son, who didn't like ice cream (I know, right!?) devoured his portion of my berry gelato. My husband, however, who is set in his ways and loves his chocolate ice cream, liked it but was a bit unsure about the gelato texture. Don't worry... I'll work with him on that. LOVE, love, love Sorella!! read more

Review on their new location on W Short Street: Delicious ice cream! Very smooth, light, and not dairy heavy. Had 14 flavors to choose from and the staff lets you try 1 or 2 flavors. Few parking spots but there's street parking. Small store (only 3 tables inside - has a kid seating section) but plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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Great new location! Indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy a delicious scoop of gelato. There were a dozen or so flavors from which to choose. I tried a sample of the pineapple basil which was surprisingly refreshing. But I decided on a scoop of the banana pudding flavor. It was quite tasty! The owner was very friendly and excited about the new place. It is fresh and clean looking and when they get all the decor in place, it will be beautiful. (They just opened yesterday.) Go find them and get a scoop - you'll be happy you did! read more

Sorella Gelateria - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

a nice little quaint place for a scoop. date worthy family friendly clean as a whip! site outside and feel the breeze. creamy, tasty and fresh. one of thee best after dinner scoops i've ever had. thank you to the owners who talked me out of the plain vanilla. read more

Best gelato in town by far. It is truly a gem. I had the lemon lime Pavlova today and it just hit the spot. Highly recommend if you're visiting Lexington or has a taste for gelato. This is the place to go. read more

Ive never had something taste so authentically mellow and yet slightly sweet. Ive had so many flavors here, and everything is delightful. You don't feel heavy afterwards either like most ice creams or gelatos you can get at a touristy beach. 5/5!! read more

Outstanding! The gelato place we probably don't deserve but I'm so grateful we have it. Authentic gelato, creative flavors, wonderful taste. This is a locally-owned, small business making a small batch product - stop complaining about the sample limit and just rejoice in the fact this place exists. I went in for one scoop and left with three pints. Would have posted a pic but it was so yummy it was gone before it occurred to me. Go soon! Join their club! Keep this spot in Lex! read more

The gelato is great! I was a bit surprised when I saw a sign stating that only 1 sample is allowed. I've never seen a place that sells any type of ice cream product and only allows 1 sample...I ordered the Bourbon Vanilla Bean and the Strawberry. They taste great and are good compliments so each other. read more

This place rocks!! Locally owned and super cute spot with delicious gelato. I love stopping in whenever I happen to be near the area. I was blown away by the peppermint bark gelato. It was just delicious and I can't wait to go back and have more. The sad part is that it's seasonal :( I hope they add it as a permanent addition to their flavors! Please do yourself a favor and stop here if you are in downtown Lexington and especially if you are around Limestone street. The affogato is yummy if you want to combine espresso and gelato for a little tasty pick me up! read more

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There is no reason these two sisters need a review from me, in my humble opinion. From the first bite, you will be forever changed. The very essence of their soul and spirit is imbued in every flavor of the daily offerings. Run don't walk to their store. read more

This is a quaint little sorbet/Gelato shop on Limestone. Each one are made in small batches. You can order a flight which has 6 flavors. In my opinion, the best flavors were the fruit--peach, lemon, mixed berry, key lime. We also tried the whipped cream, chocolate, almond and yogurt & honey. This place is clean and charming. I can't wait to come back and try the other flavors read more

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Stopped here on June 23rd. Very nice little shop. Friendly staff. Delicious ice cream. read more

I tried gelato for the first time yesterday! There. I admitted it. I know, I'm a late bloomer. To my defense, I'm not a huge sweets and dessert fan. This just so happens to be one of the only spots that you can find gelato in Lexington and that is mainly what they serve. I'm a firm believer that it's best to master one trait or one product instead of being mediocre on all of the featured products. Sorella Gelateria masters gelato. Oh, do you remember when I said that I wasn't a dessert fan... that is now past tense. On a Sunday, shortly before closing time, there were 7 gelato flavor features. I think that is way under the norm though. I'm not going to knock them since it is winter and they did have the flavor staples... an espresso flavor, chocolate, two fruit flavors, and my favorite... mint candy. There is usually a thin line between a mint dessert tasting like toothpaste and SG's mastered it, skipping right through the toothpaste flavor. The size of the small was pretty big, not your average 'one scoop' portion. I love the Limestone location and the entire area. A ton of restaurants within walking distance, making for a great date night area. read more

Sorella Gelateria - Mint candy "small scoop" - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Best Gelato in Lexington! Different flavors every week which never disappoints. One of my favorite places to be at during summer time.

I've been in love with gelato since living in Germany for 3.5 years. Gelato is not icecream it's smoother, creamier, and has absolutely no crystalization. every place I've lived I have sought out the best gelato I could find to bring me back memories of Europe. In Lexington I have found that in Sorella Gelateria! The flavors here are to die for and they change rather consistently. Nonetheless always using premium ingredients to bring you an experience that you may not have ever appreciated in other gelato. It's always a special treat coming here. The owner is a gem of a person who truly values her patrons and is passionate about her offerings. read more

Okay, so I have never had gelato in Italy, but this has to be as close as it gets. This stuff is amazing. I no longer live in Lexington, but I always try to stop at Sorella when I visit. So far, I think I have tried cookies and cream, cookie dough, pistachio, and whipped cream. I haven't tried any fruit flavors, but I'm sure they're just as great. The owner is also incredibly nice. Prices are also reasonable and they have a student discount. The only con? The parking situation on North Limestone is not great. Every time I come, I'm usually driving around for a bit to find a spot within close walking distance, but the lack of parking will not deter me from this gelato! read more

Sorella Gelateria - Gelato Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Best Gelato ever hands down! We are lucky to live within walking distance of this delightful little spot in downtown Lexington. This sister-owned local business brings our community together with delicious decadence. Order the medium and try three flavors! read more