il laboratorio del gelato

06/12/11

Ciao Bella Now Uses Fillers in their Ice Cream!

by wallystump

Diasppointed to see that many (all? - we had their chocolate and triple espresso) of their ice creams now use

- Guar Gum

- Locust Bean Gum

- Carrageenan

all at the same time. Yikes! We loved the ice cram they make, but now won't touch it. Had some lately and wondered why it tasted funny. Then we read the list of ingredients. Looks like the expansion of their business drove a once great brand to focus more on profits than on the quality that got them to the top.

04/20/11

overly glamourized with terrible employee attitude

by hungryhungryperson

After having a nice pastrami sandwich at the Lower East Side's Katz Deli, I decided to indulge my sweet tooth across the street at il Laboratorio del Gelato. Expecting the best, I was confronted with angry and unresponsive staff (the ladies refused to let anyone sample the flavors). I basically choose my flavors as you do with lottery numbers- complete chance. I must say that this place sells mediocre sorbet!!! It leaves a slimy film of grease on the surface of your tongue and seems to have a musky savor which is very distasteful. I am very disappointed with this venue and will not be returning there again.

BTW, I had Mango, Strawberry, Pomegranate.

03/26/07

Best Chocolate Gelato

by ktthalady

This is definitely the best gelato I've tasted anywhere. Very rich and creamy. You HAVE to try the dark chocolate, it's basically cold melted chocolate. The coconut and malt are good too. They also sell pint sized flavors at Whole Foods and several other more upscale grocery stores in NYC.

11/19/06

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

by rajnianne

since first going to italy 9 years ago, i have searched high and low for the taste of the phenomenal concoctions i had every night in rome. at the laboratorio del gelato, this is the closest i have ever come. hits the spot every time.

• Pros: AMAZING gelato
• Cons: no room to sit, and the flavors change a lot so you may not see your fave next time

11/16/06

heavenly!

by bk_chic

This is the best gelato I've ever tasted. It makes it hard to go back to ice cream! Everything is homemade on the premises, with fresh ingredients - and you can truly taste the difference. Flavors change daily, but there is always a nice blend of classic flavors like vanilla & chocolate, with unique - but strangely delicious - creations such as honey lavendar (my favorite) and ricotta gelato. They also have delicous sorbets - the mango literally tastes like whipped fruit. I can't visit the Delancy St. area without making a stop here. I only wish they'd expand their hours!

• Pros: best gelato, unique flavors, sampling welcome
• Cons: hours of operation should be expanded