Incredible gelato!! Came here for dessert after grabbing dinner with friends. It's a cute little spot but got pretty packed while we were there because there isn't much seating. There are tables outside where you can enjoy the gelato if weather permits. The server let us sample a few flavors and I ended up getting a kids size with panna cotta and dark chocolate sorbet. Both flavors were delicious but the dark chocolate sorbet was absolutely incredible. The flavor was so rich and creamy-I had a hard time believing it was sorbet. And an even greater compliment: my friend, who had just gotten back from Italy, said that Almare is better than gelato in Italy!
Alice L.
Was craving some gelato during the cold holidays & this is one of the few places that closes later during the holidays in the area.I got a scoop each of dark chocolate & peppermint just to satisfy the holiday mood & it hit the spot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alice L.
Was craving some gelato during the cold holidays & this is one of the few places that closes later during the holidays in the area. I got a scoop each of dark chocolate & peppermint just to satisfy the holiday mood & it hit the spot!
Matthew C.
My new favorite place for ice cream in Berkeley when I visit the city. The Gelato is so tasty and good. I have always had friendly service when in the store ordering. This place is so good.
A M
The best gelato in California!Pistachio, Dark Chocolate and Oreo are amazing!Melon sorbet wasn’t good unfortunately.I love this store because it opens until late at night. Also they serve amazing gelato but the price is not expensive!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ian O'Connor
This is not real gelato if you like creamy wanna be gelato then this is the place for you plus they only let you try one flavor. Completely unfair and ridicules in my opinion. Will never go here again not. If your a gelato connoisseur I promise you will be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Patricia L.
Some of the best gelato I have ever had...friendly service...SO many flavors to choose from...and very original in terms of flavor options. I would highly recommend!
Berta López Abad
The ice creams are delicious and the price is very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmine T.
Almare is a small gelato shop in the middle of downtown Berkeley. We came here on a Saturday night and there was a small line to the door. There's minimal seating indoors but there is a good amount of outdoor seating that's shared. We were only offered one sample. So it was a bit hard to make decisions. I got the tiramisu & pistachio. The tiramisu was so flavorful and strong & the pistachio was really muted in comparison so after switching between the two flavors, it was hard to taste the pistachio. Parking: Would be a bit difficult. It would be metered street parking or a paid parking garage but would definitely have to walk a bit.
Alexandria Cesar Piano
I visited here at least four times, and I can't wait to visit for more.The flavors are so out of this world, especially the 'pistachio'.Oh, that pistachio, give me a bucket of that, please? ?As well as a bucket of the 'Tiramisu' and of course we can not forget about the 'Rose' flavor. ?They sell other chocolates and goodies on the right side of the wall when you walk in. I might have to take a rain check for those lol.I always have a wonderful experience here and the service is amazing! Always smiling and greeting with cheer. ✨️It is a little bit small inside, but still has a charm.I can't wait to try new flavors for my next visit. ?
I visited Almare Gelato Italiano on Friday, 2/9/24, around 6 PM. I was able to sample of variety of gelato flavors such as Passion Fruit Sorbet, Tiramisu, and Stracciatella. All of the flavors were tasty. However, I decided to opt for the medium-sized Stracciatella (Italian Chocolate Chip Gelato). I truly favored the Stracciatella the most and enjoyed it from start to finish. It was beyond delicious. I also liked how this business offered probiotic-packed frozen yogurt cups for dogs. There were a lot of baked goods, spreads, marmalades, etc. displayed for sale. Hot drinks were even served, especially on cold days. Overall, Almare Gelato Italiano serves amazing gelato! I highly recommend coming here.
Sam N.
First time coming to this Gelato place and I wasn't disappointed The gelato was good. Great and kind service. I just Wish the interior was better for photography
Seth Feldman
Everything here is top notch. Try the fig gelato for something different.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manya Z.
My favorite gelato place in Berkeley, if not ever! This place has the cutest interior, with a few tables to enjoy your gelato indoors if you'd like. Some of the flavors are seasonal and change a couple of times a year, which is fun if you only visit every once in a while, like me. The best flavors I've had here are rose (which is super popular, and they bring back frequently) and green tea. This time, my friend and I tried the toasted almond and fig. It had a ton of delicious fresh figs in it, and my friend thought it was great but I found it to be too sweet (3.5/5). I tried the passionfruit yogurt, which I really enjoyed because it was super fragrant and a little more tart. It was still a little too sweet, but it honestly reminded me a lot of the gelato I enjoyed while visiting Italy, so I was really impressed (4.5/5). As you can tell from the images, the servings here are also super generous and the pricing is reasonable. My friend and I both ordered minis, but I feel that the serving we got could have been a medium at a lot of other gelato/ice cream places.
Ayusha Shakya
They have the best ice cream! All their flavors are really good, they never disappoint. My personal favorite is ‘Rose’. It is worth the money. Finest quality and rich flavors. I want them to have more branches.
Incredible gelato!! Came here for dessert after grabbing dinner with friends. It's a cute little spot but got pretty packed while we were there because there isn't much seating. There are tables outside where you can enjoy the gelato if weather permits. The server let us sample a few flavors and I ended up getting a kids size with panna cotta and dark chocolate sorbet. Both flavors were delicious but the dark chocolate sorbet was absolutely incredible. The flavor was so rich and creamy-I had a hard time believing it was sorbet. And an even greater compliment: my friend, who had just gotten back from Italy, said that Almare is better than gelato in Italy!
Was craving some gelato during the cold holidays & this is one of the few places that closes later during the holidays in the area.I got a scoop each of dark chocolate & peppermint just to satisfy the holiday mood & it hit the spot!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Was craving some gelato during the cold holidays & this is one of the few places that closes later during the holidays in the area. I got a scoop each of dark chocolate & peppermint just to satisfy the holiday mood & it hit the spot!
My new favorite place for ice cream in Berkeley when I visit the city. The Gelato is so tasty and good. I have always had friendly service when in the store ordering. This place is so good.
The best gelato in California!Pistachio, Dark Chocolate and Oreo are amazing!Melon sorbet wasn’t good unfortunately.I love this store because it opens until late at night. Also they serve amazing gelato but the price is not expensive!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is not real gelato if you like creamy wanna be gelato then this is the place for you plus they only let you try one flavor. Completely unfair and ridicules in my opinion. Will never go here again not. If your a gelato connoisseur I promise you will be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Some of the best gelato I have ever had...friendly service...SO many flavors to choose from...and very original in terms of flavor options. I would highly recommend!
The ice creams are delicious and the price is very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Almare is a small gelato shop in the middle of downtown Berkeley. We came here on a Saturday night and there was a small line to the door. There's minimal seating indoors but there is a good amount of outdoor seating that's shared. We were only offered one sample. So it was a bit hard to make decisions. I got the tiramisu & pistachio. The tiramisu was so flavorful and strong & the pistachio was really muted in comparison so after switching between the two flavors, it was hard to taste the pistachio. Parking: Would be a bit difficult. It would be metered street parking or a paid parking garage but would definitely have to walk a bit.
I visited here at least four times, and I can't wait to visit for more.The flavors are so out of this world, especially the 'pistachio'.Oh, that pistachio, give me a bucket of that, please? ?As well as a bucket of the 'Tiramisu' and of course we can not forget about the 'Rose' flavor. ?They sell other chocolates and goodies on the right side of the wall when you walk in. I might have to take a rain check for those lol.I always have a wonderful experience here and the service is amazing! Always smiling and greeting with cheer. ✨️It is a little bit small inside, but still has a charm.I can't wait to try new flavors for my next visit. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Gelato
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I visited Almare Gelato Italiano on Friday, 2/9/24, around 6 PM. I was able to sample of variety of gelato flavors such as Passion Fruit Sorbet, Tiramisu, and Stracciatella. All of the flavors were tasty. However, I decided to opt for the medium-sized Stracciatella (Italian Chocolate Chip Gelato). I truly favored the Stracciatella the most and enjoyed it from start to finish. It was beyond delicious. I also liked how this business offered probiotic-packed frozen yogurt cups for dogs. There were a lot of baked goods, spreads, marmalades, etc. displayed for sale. Hot drinks were even served, especially on cold days. Overall, Almare Gelato Italiano serves amazing gelato! I highly recommend coming here.
First time coming to this Gelato place and I wasn't disappointed The gelato was good. Great and kind service. I just Wish the interior was better for photography
Everything here is top notch. Try the fig gelato for something different.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite gelato place in Berkeley, if not ever! This place has the cutest interior, with a few tables to enjoy your gelato indoors if you'd like. Some of the flavors are seasonal and change a couple of times a year, which is fun if you only visit every once in a while, like me. The best flavors I've had here are rose (which is super popular, and they bring back frequently) and green tea. This time, my friend and I tried the toasted almond and fig. It had a ton of delicious fresh figs in it, and my friend thought it was great but I found it to be too sweet (3.5/5). I tried the passionfruit yogurt, which I really enjoyed because it was super fragrant and a little more tart. It was still a little too sweet, but it honestly reminded me a lot of the gelato I enjoyed while visiting Italy, so I was really impressed (4.5/5). As you can tell from the images, the servings here are also super generous and the pricing is reasonable. My friend and I both ordered minis, but I feel that the serving we got could have been a medium at a lot of other gelato/ice cream places.
They have the best ice cream! All their flavors are really good, they never disappoint. My personal favorite is ‘Rose’. It is worth the money. Finest quality and rich flavors. I want them to have more branches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5