The chocolate gelato is really rich and one of the best around! It's a generous portion and if you're a fan of dark chocolate you don't want to miss it. There are a lot of chocolates to browse and a cafe menu as well. Not much seating though. read more

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Ah, Venchi. The name alone sounds like it should be whispered over a string quartet while sipping something expensive on a balcony in Rome. But instead, there I was--standing in front of their glorious gelato counter, eyes wide, heart full, and indecisive as ever. Let's start with the moment: my first bite of their olive oil gelato. I don't say this lightly--it was transcendental. Like, "is this what Botticelli tasted when painting Venus?" kind of moment. That velvety olive oil richness hits you up front with confidence and elegance, like a well-dressed Italian man offering you espresso and secrets. Sure, the intensity mellows out as you keep eating, but it never disappears--it just evolves. A plot twist in every spoonful. Now, let's talk about the cone. This wasn't your average sad, soggy cone. Oh no. This one had chocolate bits woven into it like a love letter to cacao itself. It was the best "cone upgrade" I've ever had. Crunchy, chocolatey, luxurious--it deserves its own certificate of excellence, frankly. And the staff? Patient, kind, and blessed with the empathy required to deal with someone (me) who treats flavor selection like high-stakes diplomacy. I felt seen. And then--oh, the pièce de résistance--a little chocolate coin placed lovingly atop my scoop like a crown. It made me feel like gelato royalty. A duchess of dessert, if you will. They also have this gorgeous outdoor patio space, which I longed to sit in like a wistful character in an indie romance. Alas, I couldn't stay, but next time? I'll claim that spot with the same passion I bring to gelato tasting. In conclusion: Venchi is elegance dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with patience, and served with a golden coin. I'll be back--possibly wearing a cape. read more

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Peanut butter, mango, white chocolate and dark chocolate pistachio and a Venchino....so good! Gelato with upscale elegance read more

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Lovely corner shop that's well lit. The staff was friendly and offered up samples of some of the yummy ice creams. We tried the Mango sorbet which was vegan and Beth flavorful. My husband took his time going each chocolate reading ingredients and choose several to purchase. The pistachio one is my absolute favorite. They have cute outside seating very picturesque read more

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I stopped in here because I wanted some chocolate. I was happy with the service, because I was greeted by a gentleman who was so pleasant and really knew about the chocolates that they had to offer here. They also had gelato, but I came for the chocolate. I ended up getting me a dark almond bar and it was really good. I do plan to make another visit. Two thumbs up, and Happy Yelping! read more

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They only offer samples after you make a purchase and the product is subpar. Scam..bad customer service

They have a really good pistachio gelato. Store is whimsy with all the chocolates displayed - cute. Service is great! Chocolate though is super expensive IMO. read more

The architecture of this place is very dangerous. They have all glass windows causes people to walk into it blindly. It's too bad that businesses don't realize this or care about it. They only care about the panache. read more

The winner goes to the pistachio flavor! Probably the best pistachio I've had for a while.

This place has the best ice cream in the neighborhood. Thank you, Alexander! Yummy yummy yummy yummy yumm yumm. Needed to meet the necessary characters limit. read more

TDLR: Pricey gelato but very cute spot! Normal flavors (caramel, straciatella, cheesecake) and yummy cones. 8/10 for price and portion size. There's nothing like a quick gelato stop on a warm summer night... If you're close by I'd recommend trying this place! Super cute interior and kind servers. The music selection inside was also pretty good! $9 for a regular cup but you can pick a smaller cup or cone if you'd like for a little less. I would recommend sharing with a friend if you'd like! More than enough to go around :) read more

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Incredibly reliable place for dessert. The seasonal flavors are always really good but you can also never go wrong with the mango here. It is pricey but definitely worth it for the quality and they have a few too good to go deals that are really good. read more

A bit overpriced but it's absolutely beautiful and smells delicious inside. They have a wide variety of different chocolates but they can feel a little too commercialized. read more

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Venchi has delicious chocolate and there is a consistent line out the door in the summer for their gelato. This was my first time trying their gelato and it was delicious. I ordered a cone with 2 scoops: Cappuccino and Stracciatella ($7.90). I'm not a coffee-lover, but loved the Cappuccino flavor. It does melt quickly, so a cup might be better if you don't want to get messy. read more

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Ice cream is fine here, surface is also OK, but the real start of the show is their massive selection of specialty chocolate bars and individually wrapped small chocolate pieces. Come here if you're looking to get some of the best and most unique chocolate around. They have walls lined with every type of chocolate you could ever want! read more

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Venchi, an Italian sweetshop known for their fine chocolates and gelato, recently opened its fourth location in NYC near Lincoln Center.  Venchi sells chocolates, bon bons, pralines, truffles, hazelnut spread, hot chocolate, shakes, and crepes.  While I do appreciate good chocolate, I'm actually not a chocoholic and mainly visited this shop for their gelato.  And boy, do they have excellent gelato! I ordered a cup of the green pistachio and hazelnut. It was absolutely delicious. The texture was silky and soft. The pistachio and hazelnut both had nice nutty flavor. I also got a small jar of their Suprema Crema XV which is basically a hazelnut spread. This was a great purchase and I actually think this is even tastier than Nutella. It's more flavorful and kinda of reminds me of their hazelnut gelato. The texture was delicate and creamy. So far I've eaten it with fruit (strawberries and bananas) and on toast. It's very addicting! As for prices, they are on the higher end but if you're looking for a nice treat or looking for gift ideas, this place is great option. read more

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The gelato here is fine -- it's nothing extraordinary. The service is pretty bad. I mean, the place is packed, and I get it -- it's surely a grind to work here, slapping out cones all day. But good grief, the staff tonight made it feel like it was an absolute burden to do so. Husband got strawberry in a cone. i had the dark chocolate and the hazelnut scoops in a cup. Totally unimpressed with the little chocolate coin that came with these -- yuck, is that what the chocolate here is like? read more

Don't waste your time unless you enjoy being given the wrong information about what they offer, and like waiting for people who arrived after you order to be served ahead of even starting what you order. Terrible customer service. Shame on you, Venchi! read more

Omg....I haven't had such amazing gelato ever. I am not a sweets person but wow, I was blown away by this tiramisu & caramel combo. It also had chocolate/hazelnut on the inside of the cup. Kenny the supervisor was the best, so attentive & offered samples since I told him it was my first time & he knew I was overwhelmed with options. It was so busy here for a Tuesday night but the line was moving quickly & it didn't take long. It was bright & vibrant in there, would definitely go back! read more

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Got a large cup which is up to 3 flavors I got the - pistachio - brutto & buono (milk chocolate and hazelnut) - stracciatella (milk and chocolate chips) They were all good the pistachio one has pieces of pistachio in it so that was cool because usually it's like a smooth base but this was different. The chocolate and hazelnut was good as well and the stracciatella. I liked eating those together. The stracciatella tasted more like pure milk than vanilla it was super creamy. It's also a chocolate shop so you can buy from their wall of chocolates. Cool place, the service was good, and the place inside is just a bunch of chocolate. Great place read more

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Venchi is a good go to when you need some good gelato. I got lemon sorbet recently which was so tasty. Very lemony. It can be kinda pricey, but that's gelato in NYC. Be aware, the restaurant doesn't have much seating. Most locations that I've been to don't. read more

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Cute candy shop. Stopped in on a cold night for hot chocolate which was creamy but very average and didn't super hit the spot. Good variety of chocolate pieces but nothing terribly interesting, standard fare. Not overwhelming. Not much seating but homey on a cold night. read more

I first experienced Venchi in Italy - it's my favorite! This is a great location in NY with a wonderful team. Try the pistachio gelato - it's deliciouso!! read more

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Very fancy gelato and chocolates. Long line. Ymmy. Not sure whether it was worth the wait and wished I could have browsed. read more

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I stumbled upon this spot after going to the movies at AMC Lincoln Square 13. There were roughly a dozen people in the store so I looked on yelp and sure enough I saw the average rating of 3 stars mainly due to their service. I was contemplating but decided to try the place anyway. I ordered a large which allowed me to get 3 flavors. I asked about the flavors and got an ignorant response followed by eye rolls. They should honestly reconsider their job if they don't like it. That aside, the pistchio gelato was very nutty and creamy. The cremino is their most popular flavor but it tastes like stale hazelnut... the tiramisu was just okay. Lastly the raspberry was mainly just tarty. read more

We were out on a beautiful warm October night in the Upper West Side and came across the perfect dessert: gelato! There was a line out the door, which moved fairly quickly. It is a corner location so there was outdoor seating on both sides. The regular serving size is 2 scoops which you can mix and match. I charged my payment and the screen gives you tipping options which I was a little too fast and tipped more than planned. The chocolate gelato was rich and cremino was delish. Service was fast and efficient. There is a new loyalty program V-Club if you frequent Venchi to earn rewards. read more

The chocolate here, and the hot chocolate, is delicious. But for $8.50 I expected the cup to be bigger. The service was also very slow which means the place drops a star. There are a lot of branches in New York, so it isn't a unique place you must visit while here read more

Venchi is so delicious I had to visit every location last year. The first time I ate Venchi was when I found the location near 14th Street Union Square by accident. I had no idea I would find this location on the Upper West Side closer to home. As soon as it warms up I'll be walking over for another scoop. It's creamy and has a taste smooth that is unique to me. It is a rich flavor so a scoop will satisfy my desire. They have a huge selection of chocolate candy and sweets. I'm just here for what I call the Gucci of Gelatos! Try it...... read more

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Loved this very charming, quaint, yet decorative place! It was perfect for quick snack stop on a very warm summer day. They had a few seats outside and inside with A/C yet open doors for ventilation, so it was ideal! Their ice cream is amazing. I ordered chocolate dipped cones with nuts, and they dipped and sprinkled the nuts on my cone in front of me. I had two scoops -- raspberry and mango. It's one if or if not the best, cold creamy gelato I've tasted in awhile (since being in Europe). Enough for two people, it was a perfect stop before the weather melted me away. The workers were so nice and one in particular was very warm and gregarious, it made we feel welcome and comfortable to sit inside the store to enjoy the dessert. read more

Venchi is hands-down the best gelato on the UWS. The tiramisu gelato was fabulous! Plus, I love combining the coconut and dark chocolate gelatos - so full of fresh, full-flavor! read more

Great service, delicious gelato, and while a little pricey the portions make it worthwhile. Went late at night and couldn't have asked for more. read more

Delicious ice cream with lots of cup/cone options. They also have crepes, gelato shakes and an entire wall of chocolates. A lovely break in a day of sightseeing. read more

We ordered our gelatos, paid for them and then sat outside in the chairs in front of the store. We went in to get our gelatos and they said they weren't making the gelatos for us because it didn't seem like we wanted them. This is crazy and ridiculous customer service. read more

Truly delicious gelato. The option of chocolate sauce on the inside with nougat or hazelnut makes it so much better! The gelato itself was rich but not heavy. read more

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Dishonest sell person! Went to the shop for the first time. Ordered 3 regular cones. After telling the sell person my order, she immediately asked if we want the chocolate or hazelnut toppings for the cones as if it is included. She actually opt us in the gourmet cone $2.2 extra for each cone without telling us. Watch out. I recommend that you go to another branch. Really poor service overall! read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - New York, New York

Helloooo World, I decided to visit Venchi, yesterday they had a long line which moved very fast so already I was happy with that and that they had some tables outside making accessible for you to enjoy your treats. The place it's large location but very nicely done. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was able to decide faster what I was going to get...,I wanted to try all the gelato's but I decide for strawberry was so decadent!! So fresh really could taste the strawberries in it...I was very happy. The best from Venchi they're Vegan no eggs..also I enjoyed very much the dark chocolate on side with my gelato. Go ahead indulge yourself today to a delicious ice cream or gelato or chocolate bars. Buenissimo read more

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I was waiting at the bus stop outside the shop and was in the mood for some chocolates so I went in and selected a dozen or so from the bright colorful display. Very expensive at $14.50 a quarter pound after taking them home and starting to eat them, they were stale and old and dried out. I don't think they replenish that display very often read more

So average for a line out the door and way overpriced gelato ...nothing is spectacular or cringe worthy

I recently traveled to NY with my family, and my cousin, who lives in the area, took us to Venchi. It was my first time trying their gelato, and it was amazing! I had the chocolate hazelnut, and our child had pistachio, vanilla and raspberry gelato. Everything was absolutely delicious! The staff member, Alexander, was super nice and friendly too. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

I'm a regular late-night buyer here. Walked over in the rain just now to pick up some chocolate real quick and got there at 11:20pm. Would have taken me a minute to make my purchase but the young woman in the store was clearly not interested in letting me. Not the end of the world but still annoying. read more