D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats

The sorbetto is the best I’ve ever had! The back cherry is so delicious you can taste the real fruit. The owner puts so much attention and care, everything is thoughtfully done & extra touches of hospitality are felt, like serving ice cream on a sweet little tray. This place is a gem & I’ll keep coming back to try all the flavors.

It's pricey, but the water ice flavors are next level! My favorites are Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip and Cherry Vanilla. Great soft serve as well!

Such great flavor and texture. A new must stop anytime I’m in Philly.

Love it here. The icecream and treats are amazing.

Need workers with you to help u , not letting ppl waiting for a long line

Super good quality soft serve, and was a great treat on its own. I think this place would be great for a sundae—there are many creative combinations—but I thought it would be too much ice cream for one person, but maybe good to share. There are no hard ice creams here but a decent selection of water ices. The employee was very patient and allowed me to test a flavor.

There isn’t a lot of seating inside but there are a couple benches outside.

This place is special. If you like dessert, you need to find your way here. Get whatever, it's going to be great and prepared with such care and presented with such love that you will understand what I mean.

I guess, technically, this is an ice cream shop. But it's a bit more than that. Enjoy the experience.

A South Philly gem. Philly is famous for its water ice, but D'Emilio's sorbetto puts any water ice to shame. Fresh fruit, real ingredients. Some incredibly unique flavors you won't find anywhere else--like Ecto-Cooler or Dr. Pepper Choco Chip. If ice cream is more your thing, his ice cream sundaes are unmatched. Federal donuts in my sundae??? Yes, please! The owner is an all-around good guy who operates this shop solo as far as I can tell, yet he never fails to deliver fantastic service. He is a master of his craft and has always found creative ways to take sorbetto and ice cream to the next level. Don't miss this place!

You can’t go wrong with anything on this menu! Sorbetto, ice cream, and sundaes are all made with love and care not to mention so fresh and delicious. The owner is a south Philly gem, churning out these treats all by himself and always with a smile. We love coming here!

best ice cream

Great water ice, but long wait and the price is double what you’d pay at south Philly Ice just further up on E Passayunk Ave.

So delicious, the best ice cream I’ve had!

The best. The selections are always wonderful. There's such an art and experience of visiting this shop that reminds me so much of being a kid. Once you try the sorbetto nothing else will come close!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet

Great desserts

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It can be slow to prep but the owner is an artist. And you have to check out his Instagram to get real time hours.

But…. If you go and get his desserts you won’t be disappointed. Has become my favorite ice cream/dessert shop in Philadelphia.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4