Pretty confused by the grade inflation in Italy. The gelato here is relatively inexpensive, at 1.60 euros for a small cup, but it is by no means amazing. On the contrary, I found the nocciola (hazelnut) flavor to be the weakest gelato I've ever had, even in the states. The flavor was so subtle and faint I could barely taste the hazelnuts, though it did help that there were chunks of the actual nuts in the gelato. The stacciatella and fragola (strawberry) were better though, but nocciola tends to be a base flavor that I assume...incorrectly...is good everywhere. read more

On our trip to Venice, my friend had his sights set on Gelatoteca Suso. He said it is the place to go to for gelato and after trying a lot of gelato places in Venice arbitrarily, I was down to go. The gelato here is delicious and there are so many amazing flavors that are not chocolate (I hate chocolate). There are even gelato mochi which is funny and those were quite tasty. The price isn't too bad and the line gives you enough time to figure out what you want. I'd highly recommend coming here if you like gelato and are in Venice! read more

This place looked nicer than other gelato places, but I'm not sure it tasted that much better. It's hard to go wrong with gelato so I believe other places are just as good. I got espresso flavored it was very rich and yummy, but again I don't think it was astounding. read more

Suso - Espresso and mango grapefruit - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

Tried their pistachio and dark chocolate. It was delicious. And the quantity was decent for the price we paid. Staff is friendly and they manage the long lines really well. read more

We are a highly discriminating gelato loving family and Suso was worth coming back to every night we were in Venice. The staff is VERY friendly and the flavors are highly original and super tasty. Manet (pistaccio and nutella) and Tango (mango w vanilla yogurt) were voted our favorite flavors. read more

Suso - One of our favorites!! - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

I like how pistachio and amarene came together into one flavor but I didn't like the fruit flavors. The prices are a bit high for the quantity. I still hold my top vote for giovanni fassi in rome read more

Absolutely worth the wait!!! Top 3 gelato spots I've ever had! The line was fairly long, but moved pretty quickly. We waited about 15 minutes. I'm not even a fan of mint chocolate chip, but I sampled it and had to have more of it! My boyfriend got one of the cinnamon cookie flavors and Tiramisu. Hope you enjoy!!! read more

Suso - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

This is hands down the best pistachio gelato I've ever had. It's incredibly flavorful and thick yet balanced with just the perfect amount of sweet. My husband and I absolutely loved it!! read more

I made the mistake of spending overnight at Venice and Suso made my otherwise miserable stay a bit brighter. I made so much trouble locating the place and ended up asking a local for directions. The line was 5 minutes long on a Friday night. I forgot which flavors I got, but all the 6 I tried were delicious! Grab a cone and eat it by the water read more

The best gelato, get the hazelnut! Its right next to a canal that overlooks ongoing gandolas for pics so head there after, really lively area too. read more

Good night it was good. Opera flavor was chocolate and hazelnut(Nutella). I'm not a huge Nutella fan but this was crazy food. I ordered for my wife, myself and 2 kids and we got 6 different flavors. I tried every flavor we had and they were all delicious. read more

Their pistachio salted chocolate was to die for! I went back twice in the same day... only to get the same flavour! It's THAT good! Also service was good, the lady was very patient as I indecisively decided on the same flavour on my second visit lol. One thing to note is that they let you have free samples, so feel free to ask for a taste of a couple of flavours! read more

You can't go to Italy and not have gelato, and this place is the best in Venice. They have a good selection of flavors, and I got the hazelnut and nutella (so basically hazelnut twice...can you tell I'm a fan?) in a chocolate dipped waffle cone. SO delicious although in retrospect I guess I should have been more adventurous with flavors. There was no line, and this place is conveniently located not far from the Rialto bridge. One star off though because they only let you taste one flavor which I guess speeds things up when there's a line, but that rule was a first for me. read more

This was the only gelato place in Venice that I visited so I can't speak as to whether it is the "best" in Venice but it was definitely good enough for me to go back twice. The first time, I got the Suso flavor - which is like a rich caramel chocolatey blend. It was really good but super sweet. The second time, I got the tarto y queso (?}) flavor, which was like a raspberry cheesecake type. The cheesecake flavor was not strong but the raspberry was overpoweringly sour. It was just okay. The reason why I still gave it four stars is because their cups are made out of cones so it is edible. Also you can get a small one scoop, which is only 1.6 euro. Try it out for yourself! :) read more

The best gelato I've had in Venice. This place definitely has the most creative flavors I've seen. I went for vanilla (I know. Boring. Whatever. I like it :P ) and I had Orient Express. That was the real deal. Double caramel gelato with cinnamon and ginger. I have a few more days here and look forward to going back to try more flavors. read more

You can get gelato EVERYWHERE in Venice. This place was really good, but I can't say it is the best. Honestly a lot of the gelato I tried around the city was really good. What I do love about Suso is their cup which is edible. That's amazing. If you want to eat a cone but don't want to worry about it dripping everywhere, their cup "cone" is perfect! read more

The lines are long and scary during peak tourist season but don't let that deter you - their Gelato is simply amazing! It's tough to find bad Gelato in Italy but this one is super yummy and not heavy at all. We came back twice in the same day it was so so good! read more

This place was by far the best gelato I have had. We were walking home from San Marco and had just bought a gelato cone from another place. Only a few licks in, we saw the line out the door for Suso, so we ditched our cone and got in line. It was well worth it! The flavors were fantastic and fresh. I ordered the Doge and my husband ordered the nutella based one. I highly recommend! read more

Best gelato in Italy! Opera flavor was €2 instead of usual €1.60 but it is worth it and they know it. Tastes like Nutella and it could be Nutella for all I know but it is still hella yummy. Skip the overpriced gelato shops (~€3) at touristy areas and come here instead! For the price, taste, and quality it is a no brainer. The lines are quick and they have many other flavors that are awesome too. Also, I think they close around 2330(?). At least on a Wed. Was going to try more flavors but sadly it just closed then. Wish for moarrrrr! read more

Yummy gelato!! Try the cookies and cream or the pistachio. The line was a little long but it really is one of the best gelato places I've been to. read more

4.5 stars. This place is very inconspicuous, being located in a small shop near the Rialto. In fact, I passed by it the first 4 times without noticing, as there is no overt sign but simply the writing "Suso" written on the back wall inside the store itself. However once you get there, you'll be glad you came, as this place has some of the most inventive and delicious gelato flavors in Italy. I came in confused, as per usual, and the server behind the counter was incredibly attentive and helpful in explaining the different flavors and specials and allowing me to sample them. And there are a lot of specials, from the Manet to the Doge Cream to the Opera, which are all combinations based on some of the more popular flavors but typically fully-loaded with more ingredients and textures. The Doge Cream is probably the best flavor I've had in Italy, as it is a a vanilla gelato with coffee and toffee streaks throughout, loaded with chocolate and crisp rice in perfect proportions. I'm thinking of it now and wish there was an option to just buy a gallon of it. The downside: It's not the cheapest for gelato. It'll run you $1.60 a scoop, but there is an upcharge for their more popular flavors which makes it $2 a scoop(regardless of how many scoops you get). So it's fairly expensive as gelato goes. However being the best gelato I've had in Venice, I'd say it's worth the premium if you really want to try something more than just Vanilla or Hazelnut. read more

They are so friendly here! One of the women remembered me from the day before. I came for the "ice cream sandwich" as noted in a NYTimes article - they use panettone and put a scoop of gelato in between the slices. I think I prefer cookie or regular ice cream sandwiches to this (not used to having ice cream between bread slices), but it was still good - especially since the panettone isn't as sweet as a cookie would be. I think they are best known for their "manet" (pistachio and hazelnut) and "Suso" (toffee with chips) flavors - which is what I made sure to get on my next visit! Manet was actually a lot richer than I anticipated, so I did not buy the manet butter that they sell because it was too similar to peanut butter for me. Note that some of the specialty flavors, including what I listed above, costs a little bit more and is noted with a sign stating 2€. read more

Delicious smooth creamy gelato! So worth it. Will be coming back when we are in Venice again

Yummy, just yummy is all there is to say. Friendly staff, lots of flavors and super quick service. What more can you ask for?

I have been ruined for life. There will never be a better gelato then Manet. Suso, please come to California! read more

Suso - Heaven. - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

The best gelato in Venice and a MUST try during your visit to this city. The salted pistachio and the salted caramel are the two most popular flavors for good reason: they're creamy, crunchy, and a perfect balance of salty and sweet. This place is located in a tiny hidden alley right off the plaza, lines can be long but it moves quickly. read more

There are a lot of gelato places in Venice, and most of them are nothing special. They're tourist traps. Not this place though! 2nd best gelato that I've had in Italy. The ingredients taste real and fresh, and they have some unique flavors such as "Opera" that are superb! read more

Had a cone of the Tiramisu flavor and tasted nothing like Tiramisu to me. Much better places to get gelato in my opinion in Venice

One the few gelato places open late. Was a great spot with a large selection. Would go back.

Came upon this hidden gellateria while walking towards Realto bridge. One of our better finds. The gelato was fresh and the flavored we tried really popped. I recommend the Limone if a tart dessert is what you seek. My wife had the Opera consisting a mix of hazelnut and dark chocolate which I liked more than the Tiramisu. read more

Suso - Storefront of Suso, just watch out for the bird ledge up above. - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

This gelato was delicious. They have a number of wonderful flavor options, and even have Gluten Free cones (only 0.80€ more compared to much higher prices elsewhere). The prices were very reasonable and the gluten free options were great. A bit off the beaten path but close to the action near Rialto Bridge. read more

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We've already been twice in 2 days and Considering a third visit right now while we eat dinner. Suso is a Gelato revelation. Do not order any flavor you recognize, you're wasting the visit if you do. read more

Suso - Pure Deliciousness - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

We tried the top two gelato ranked places on Venice and this was by far the best. Go at night when Venice empty and romantic and there will be no line. read more

Suso - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

One of my favorite places as a tourist you're scared of getting tourist traps but this one was AMAZIG! All the gelatos we had were to die even the vanilla!! read more

Really good gelato. Came here everyday we were in Venice because the gelato was so creamy and the flavors were really good. Their Suso flavor gelato is AMAZING. My husband really liked their dark chocolate gelato. Customer service was very friendly in every visit. Note: This place is a little hard to find. When we followed google maps directions, we ended up around the corner and were confused at first but most businesses in Venice are hard to pinpoint exactly. read more

Suso - Cool waffle with their name if you order a cone. So much more fun to get gelato on a cone. - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

Full disclosure: I am a total gelato snob. I've tried various gellaterias all over the US and Europe in the hopes of finding one that would rival my favorite, which is, thankfully, in easy driving distance. Most don't measure up. Suso did. It is tiny, hard to find and jammed. The flavors are imaginative and linger in your mind as well as your mouth. My ever-conscious (and very trim) spouse actually went back for seconds while we were there, which I have never before (nor since) seen. If you are in Venice and love real, true, delicious gelato seek this place out and walk, if you must, until your feet hurt to find it. Do not go to Venice without stopping here for a memorable treat. read more

Fantastico! I was scared it would be a tourist trap and maybe it is but the gelato was definitely a step above every other place we tried. Zero regrets eating here, we made sure to come back before leaving Venice. Try the salted pistachio it's out of this world. read more

Phenomenal selection and such nice people! Offered me to try the ones I was interested without me even asking. This was also highly recommended by my AirBNB host. There's a lot of customers but the line moves super fast. read more

Suso - Great selection! - Desserts Near Me - Venezia, VE

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This was the best gelato I've ever had in my life. I got the tiramisu, and it was so delicious. It had bits of actual tiramisu in it, and I literally cried with every bite. The people working behind the counter were also super friendly and helpful. Go go go! read more

For Venice, this is the best we had, but if you are comparing to Florence 5 stars or Rome 4 Stars, then you will be disappointed. With that being said we went twice so it does validate it is good. read more