Located on the second floor of Barra shopping across from PJ Clark's, it has a good selection of…read moredelicious gelato and the cones actually taste good. I tried the chocolate from São Tomé and Príncipe which was quite rich but quite tasty. The coffee however wasn't impressive. Stick to just the ice cream. They have a nice seating area that's aesthetically pleasing but the chairs aren't that comfortable. Luckily the seating wasn't crowded even though there was a line for the ice cream, I suppose most people just take it to go.

I've been to Italy and tried so much gelato and this takes me back to that experience. Pistachio…read morealways a fav and the pitaya is tangy, sweet and perfect.

The customer service was amazing!! As someone who is visiting, they were very kind and welcoming…read more They suggested I try the different exotic fruit flavors as it isn't commonly found everywhere. They also let me try some more of the milkier and chocolate based flavors like brigadero. My partner who speaks Portuguese did most of the communication. I'm sure they could tell when I liked a flavor or when I found it alright though haha. We ended up choosing a three mini option since there are so many flavors to choose from. I definitely would recommend trying this ice cream place out! The decor is also very inviting if you want to sit down and eat your ice cream.

We stopped here for some ice cream while in Rio last week…read more For starters, the two women working the counter were so nice. We told them that it was our first time there and that we've heard rave reviews about their ice cream. They gave us so many samples! Fruit flavors, chocolatey flavors, tart flavors, spicy flavors, etc! Our favorite was definitely the Bacuri, which is made from a fruit from Northern Brazil. It was delicious! The Rabanada (French Toast) and Mango Wasabi were also amazing. I think they have a few locations in Rio, but this one is in a great spot, near Parque Lage, and has the sweetest workers.

Trying sorvete de queijo is probably one of the best decisions I made while in Rio. I wasn't sure…read morewhat to expect, and I still don't know if I can do it justice in describing it. It is a vanilla-like ice cream (but better than normal vanilla ice cream) with small chunks of mild white cheese. That still sounds kind of strange, but the combination makes so much sense once you've had it. Perhaps it's that the cheese cuts the sweetness of the ice cream a bit and provides a new texture dynamic. Anyway, pure genius. Ice cream will never be the same. **I'm adding cheese ice cream to my top 10 favorite foods.** Life-altering. Absolutely luscious.

I would like to give Venchi a higher rating because the ice cream is delicious, particularly if you…read morelike rich chocolate. However the service, especially in this particular branch is so painfully slow. I would chose to go to Momo's just to avoid the long line at Venchi. Today's line wasn't even that bad, just one family and one single person in front of us. It must have taken 15-20 mins to get the orders taken and then you have to queue for getting the ice cream after! The single person in front of us, an obvious Brazilian was even getting impatient. I ordered a medium ice cream (2 flavors) on a cone and a chocolate bar. They have quite a collection of candies and chocolate bars on display and while waiting in a line that doesn't move, it's easy to pick up a few more things to make it worth it. The prices are higher than other gelato shops but the quality is good. We tried the cappuccino and nougatine which was a delicious combination and the cone was scrumptious. The ladies behind the counter looked like novices, they couldn't break change, they had trouble scooping the ice cream and they took forever to figure things out. It's good ice cream but not worth the hassle. I'd try another branch next time, since they have them all over.

I enjoying trying out new ice cream places, and this is a chocolate lovers place. Their main…read moreflavors are all chocolate based, and a rich chocolate mix. The Italian shop in Ipanema is spacious and offers all their other chocolate products besides the ice cream. A small for which is only one flavor is R$12, which is on the pricier end, as in other locations for this same price, you can get at least two flavors. A top favorite is the Cremino mix -- chocolate with hazelnut. All really smooth textures. I find them to be more on the pricier end, and not being able to get two flavors for this price (I feel it helps when I can cut the rich chocolate flavor with a lighter fruit flavor) I usually tend to pick other locations over this one. BUT, I still recommend people to try them, cause many do enjoy them. Italian brand with many locations worldwide and one large store in Ipanema worth a visit.

Oh boy! This place is simply great. You can try any flavors you want before getting it so what…read morecould go wrong ??? I was very happy I found this place!

This place is very chic and cute! Great spot to hang out. They also serve coffee... My boyfriend…read morehad some ice cream to fulfill his sweet tooth and he absolutely love it! I tried and thought it was so good this place deserved a review!!!! Highly recommend! Enjoy!

Yum!! Worth the wait. Very delicious and extra creamy gelato. Highly recommend and will be going…read moreback!

Fantastic gelato at a great price. 3, not 2, scoops come with a small cup that cost only R$16.90 (…read moreabout $3.75 US as of this posting). You can choose from gelato and/or sorbet--including some exotic Brazilian fruit flavors. I went with the mint chocolate (excellent), cookies and cream, and chocolate gelato. Muito bom !