The 5 Best Gelato Shops in Singapore

Wondering where to go for authentic Italian gelato in Singapore? Make your way to any of the four outlets of Alfero Artisan Gelato. Owned by Marco Alfero, who hails from Turin, Italy, this gelato shop promises a real taste of Italy in every scoop.

MENU: Alfero Artisan Gelato has a simple menu celebrating the authentic gelato together with waffles and a variety of hot and cold beverages.

MUST TRIES

• Pistachio
• Hazelnut
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Durian
• Mango
• Avocado

PRICES

• Single Scoop: S$4.50
• Double Scoop: S$6.50
• Triple Scoop: S$8.50

ALL ALFERO ARTISAN GELATO’S LOCATIONS
Lab/Retail
Address: 81 Mac Pherson Lane, #01-37, Singapore 360081
Tel: (65) 6848 4269
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 12:00 – 21:00

@ Orchard Gateway
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-06 Orchard Gateway, S238858
Tel: (65) 6702 6322
Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 22:00

Means “love” in English, Haato will make you fall for its authentic Japanese-inspired gelato flavours. If you like the sound of green tea with red bean, milk tea, yuzu, or black sesame in your creamy dessert, then this could be the best gelato place for you. Located by the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, Haato will make a perfect hang-out place for you and loved ones.

Menu
Haato & Co tries to get healthy with their menu. You can choose among gelato, sorbet and yogurt options, all of which are lighter in terms of fat content than ice creams. Most of the flavours are either fruit- or nut-based that are usually mixed with water or milk and then slowly churned until it achieves the right consistency before getting it frozen. Other sweet delights are also available like waffles, cakes, pastries, and coffee.

Recommended Flavours
– Pistachio
– Green Tea
– Wildberry
– Chocolate
– Macadamia
– Durian
– Lychee Sorbet
– Yuzu Sorbet

Ambiance
Being located along the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, Haato & Co. has a relaxing and laid-back ambiance, which makes it a perfect place for a low-key afternoon. There’s an alfresco dining that can accommodate up to 30 persons. So whether you want to treat your visiting friends for these delights in the night or just savour the gelato all to yourself, you can do so at Haato peacefully.

Average Price/Pax: S$5

Other Locations
@ Thomson Plaza
301 Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Plaza, Unit 03-44
Tel: (65) 6457 4036
Sun – Mon: 08:00 – 21:30

@ ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn Unit B4-81/82/83
Tel: (65) 6509 8427
Sun – Mon: 11:00 – 22:00

@ Ridgewood Close
5 Ridgewood Close
Unit G1
Tel: (65) 6464 9607
Mon – Fri: 11:00 – 22:30
Sat & Sun: 09:30 – 22:30

Looking for a late night dessert place after a hearty meal at Fengshan Food Centre? Milk and Honey Gelato, a casual, no-frills gelato shop serving some of the best gelati in Singapore, is the right place. Delicious, handcrafted gelato, warm waffles and refreshing lemonade are always there on its menu for you to chill out with family and friends. Sounds like some of the simple pleasures of life, doesn’t it?

MENU: The menu at Milk and Honey Gelato at Bedok North Street comprises of a wide range of artisanal gelati and sorbets along with affordable dessert set meals. It also offers a range of hot and cold beverages.

MUST TRIES

• Salty Malty
• Choc-a-baby
• Balsamic Strawberry
• Salted Caramel
• Pistachio
• Shy Green Nut
• Earl Grey Gelato

PRICES

• Single Scoop: S$3.50/S$4.50/S$5.50
• Double Scoop: S$6.50/S$8.50/S$10.50
• Triple Scoop: S$9.50/S$12.50/S$15.50

Inspired by mainly Italian recipes, Gelatissimo is yet another gelateria in Singapore that plays host to the best gelato in town. Guests particularly loved the fruit-based gelati for they taste naturally fruity and refreshing. This holds true in Singapore where the warm weather can make you sweat a lot; and thus, a cup of gelato would come in to quench your thirst.

MENU: The menu is extensive as Gelatissimo aims to develop new and exciting flavours regularly. A mixture of simple and unique flavours can attract a person with a sweet tooth but it’s the presentation that seals the deal at first sight. Sorbets, sundaes, cakes and pastries, waffles, and coffee are also being offered at its café-style gelateria.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

• Coconut
• Strawberry
• Passion Fruit
• Lychee
• Coffee
• Pistachio
• Nutella
• Hazelnut
• Toasted Almond
• Rum & Raisin

AMBIANCE: The outlet at Shaw House is particularly popular among the frequent guests because the location is convenient and accessible. The small shop sits close to the escalators that take you up to Lido, so after watching a movie, a cup of gelato at Gelatissimo is a sure way of capping the day off. Although located inside a mall, the ambiance does seem welcoming and warm. Thanks to the friendly and ever-smiling staff!

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$7

Italian haute-style is what you can find in this gelateria. Forget paper cups and cones, because +39 Gelato Bar offers you scoops of creamy goodness on a martini glass. The gelateria also uses IdeaTre machine by Carpigiani to provide a state-of-the-art service. Meanwhile, the ingredients are sourced directly from Italy so gelati at this bar is the closest things you can get to authentic Italian taste.

Menu
The menu is rather small for an upmarket gelato bar, but the flavours change daily so there’s variety. The kitchen is manned by Chef Jacopo Quaglia, who is also responsible for creating the most innovative additions to the menu. Popular concoctions are pineapple lemon basil, chili chocolate, pistachio, and raspberry. A wide selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are also being offered at this gelato place. You can either go by the glass or by the bottle, if you want to turn the quiet night into a festive mood.

Recommended Flavours
– Pistachio
– Lime
– Vanilla
– Hazelnut
– Mango
– Strawberry cinnamon

Ambiance
The ambiance is very relaxing with each corner being well-lit and air-conditioned. There is enough seat for a small group of four persons who may wish to dine-in. Bricked walls, open kitchen bar, and organised dining areas basically make up +39 Gelato Bar’s interior, and the place doesn’t get crowded easily for it is still relatively new in the local scene.

Price: S$7.50/scoop