Location: Various locations across London including Soho, Marble Arch, South Kensington, Westfield 

As one of the best ice creams in London, all the gelato at Snowflake are made by hand in the traditional Italian way, so each one is naturally unique, just like snowflakes, and your taste buds. It is also made fresh daily, in small batches, to ensure the highest level of quality and freshness.

What sets Snowflake apart is the quality of its ingredients. All of their gelato is made using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients. The creamy organic Jersey milk comes from a family farm in Somerset, whilst the nuts grow in the Italian mountainsides. The raspberries and strawberries in their award-winning sorbetto are picked by hand in the garden of England in Kent.

The offerings at this best ice creams in London, range from handcrafted gelato stix, fruit stix, cannoli, macarons, cookies mini cones, milkshakes, warm desserts, crepes, waffles and so much more. One of the unique offering at Snow flake includes ‘The Avolato’ an avocado ice cream which is actually shaped like an avocado. It is made from 60% Avocado and is also vegan and gluten-free. 

Location: 12 Tavistock St, London WC2E 7NY

Milk Train is an experiential ice cream brand from London. At the concept store in Covent Garden you will get to go on a Milk Train journey. As one of the best ice creams in London, Milk train is home to the UK’s first candy floss ice cream cones, candy floss milk shakes, and marvelous ‘inspired by travel’ ice cream pints.

Create your own ice cream and milk shakes by swirling our creamy ice cream base with different mix-ins, or why not leave it to the expert team at Milk train and choose from the sundae options, then go choo-choo by adding a choo-choo candy floss cloud to your ice creams or shakes.

Location: Westfield Shepherds Bush and Stratford

Ice rolls are a unique take on traditional ice cream. These handcrafted ice rolls are made right in front of you off of ice pans, watching how these ice rolls are made are half the fun.

As one of the best ice creams in London, the ice cream rolls are made using a cold plate, which is set at -30 degrees Celsius. The plate is then used to freeze the ice cream base and mixed with topping and flavour of your choice. There is everything from mango, avocado, Oreos to Kinder Bueno. Once mixed with the flavour of your choice the ice cream is then spread out over the plate and chopped and blended together to create a smooth and creamy mixture.

Once the mixture is ready, it is spread thinly across the plate and rolled into curls using a spatula. The rolls are then placed into a cup and topped with additional toppings of your choice. The ice cream rolls from Pan n Ice come in a wide range of flavors, including classic vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, as well as more unique and exotic flavors like green tea, mango, and blueberry cheesecake. The ice cream rolls are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them a popular choice for ice cream lovers.

 

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Location: 30 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7LW

Bilmonte, brain child of Giacomo, better known as Mr. Conti from Palermo offers Sicilian gelato made fresh daily. The MIMI’ is a unique Bilmonte offering and the star of the show, taste this traditional Sicilian recipe from the 1950s in two ways, in the original version with Hazelnut tasting or, in a more contemporary edition, with Pistachio flavour.

Also on offer is the BUN-Brioscia, a traditional sweet bread 100% from Sicily locally known as brioche co’ tuppu. In keeping with the way brioche is eaten historically with an added twist, Bilmonte proposes the “bun” filled with Italian Gelato, but in honour of Chocolate lovers, also a warm decorated edition in compliance with its ‘Drip-Code’.

Top off your choice of Italian Gelato, MIMI’, or even inside the BUN-Brioscia with a ‘Drip-code. A ‘Drip-code allows you to pour a generous serving of melted Belgian chocolate or pistachio sauce over your ice cream, whether it’s in a cup or a cone.

5Chin Chin Lab 

Where:  Camden and Soho 

Chin Chin Lab is miles away from your traditional ice cream parlour. The first thing you will notice is the smoke-filled industrial themed room. At Chin Chin Labs your scoop of ice cream is frozen right in front of you using clouds of liquid nitrogen. This creates a unique and interactive experience as you watch your ice cream The liquid nitrogen means your scoop is softer and sweeter than a regular ice cream. 

Chin Chin Labs offers a variety of innovative and delicious ice cream flavours, including their signature nitro ice cream, which has a smooth and creamy texture. As one of the best ice creams in London they also offer vegan and dairy-free options, such as sorbets made with fresh fruits and ingredients. One of the standouts on the menu are the ice cream sandwiches. Choux Bun Sandwich is definitely worth a try. On the menu, you will also find some really unique weekly changing flavours, some of the previous ones have included black tahini halva, beetroot and rose.

Location: South Kensington, Hampstead, Battersea, East Dulwich, Chiswick, Stoke Newington and Wimbledon

At Oddono’s Italian ice cream parlor, the folks believe that life is too short to settle for bad ice cream. Oddono’s Gelati Italiani is an award-winning gelateria with several locations throughout London. The shop was founded by Christian Oddono, who hails from a family of Italian ice cream makers with over 100 years of experience.

Oddono’s prides itself on using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in its gelato, including fresh fruit, organic milk, and authentic Italian flavors. The shop offers over 130 different flavors, ranging from classic favorites like pistachio, chocolate and vanilla to more unique flavors like ricotta and fig, basil and chili, and blood orange sorbet.

In addition to its gelato, Oddono’s also offers a selection of sorbets, dairy-free options, and Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta. Regardless of which location you choose – the flagship in South Kensington or one of the four other branches – every flavor is sure to please.

Location: 7 Archer St, London W1D 7AU

Gelupo is a gelateria located in the heart of Soho, offers one of the best ice creams in London. Gelupo is the sister establishment of the chic Italian bistro, Bocca di Lupo, located in Soho. They specialize in producing some of the finest Italian gelato, sorbetto and granita in the city. The gelato is made fresh every day using only the highest quality ingredients and traditional Italian techniques.

In order to accurately imitate the ancient Italian gelateria, chef-patron Jacob Kennedy has gone to considerable measures, refining traditional tastes and adorning the walls with Italian movie posters. Gelupo has an extensive menu that includes classic flavours such as chocolate and vanilla, as well as more unusual and adventurous ones such as ricotta, sour cherry and fennel seed. They also offer seasonal flavours, which change throughout the year to reflect the freshest produce available. In addition to their gelato, Gelupo also serves other Italian treats such as cannoli, tiramisu, and affogato.

Location: 20A, The Market, The Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RB

For over five generations, the Morelli family has been perfecting their recipe for gelato, making them true masters in the art of crafting Italian ice cream.  Every morning since 1907, in a tradition continued to this day, the ice cream at Morelli’s is made fresh in every store. It began in Scotland when Giuseppe and his young son Mario, recently arrived from Southern Italy, set off on their bicycles every morning to sell their ice cream – not returning home until every last scoop was sold out.

As their signature gelato grew in popularity, soon the bicycle was replaced with a van and the business grew from strength to strength. The first Morelli’s shop opened on the seafront of Broadstairs back in 1932 and has continued to serve its loyal customers ever since.

Luckily for those in London, there’s now a Morelli’s Gelato offshoot located in the bustling area of Covent Garden, as well as 17 other branches worldwide. With a daily selection of 20 flavors to choose from, they offer a wide range of classic and innovative flavors, including pistachio, hazelnut, stracciatella, tiramisu, and lemon sorbet, it is now one of the best ice creams in London.

Location: Kentish town, Chinatown, Westfield

Mamason’s is London’s First Filipino Ice Cream Parlour. “Dirty Ice Cream” is the nickname used to describe the ice cream sold on the streets of Manila. It is best known for being affordable, delicious, and produced using ice, salt, a steel pot, and a sturdy pair of hands.

Mamasons, a London-based ice cream shop, aims to capture the essence of this simple yet satisfying treat. Rather than simply serving ice cream, Mamasons seeks to create a cultural experience for its customers, drawing on the tradition of Filipino cuisine that values creating and serving food with great love. Some of the highlights include Ube (purple yam), Mango, and Buko Pandan (young coconut and pandan leaves).

They also offer other creative and exciting flavors such as Matcha and Black Buko, which is a combination of black coconut and coconut ash. Mamasons is also known for their signature “Bilog,” which is a Filipino-style ice cream sandwich made with a soft, warm, and fluffy bun filled with a scoop of ice cream.

Badiani is an award-winning, authentically Italian gelateria, with 9 colourful boutiques in London to get your artisanal gelato fix. It is all about tradition at Badiani, and using the finest, clean ingredients to create standout flavours that shine through in every spoonful.Each shop has more than 20 different gelatos or sorbets to choose from, with their signature being the Buontalenti – named in honour of Bernardo Buontalenti, the Florentine founder of gelato.

Founded in Florence in 1932, Badiani is known as one of the most famous gelato producers in the world. After a long gelato career, Idilio Badiani passed the reins to Orazio Pomposi and his two sons, Paolo and Patrizio. Today, award-winning gelato-maker Paolo Pomposi has taken the Badiani name to new heights. Now known as the ‘gelato creative genius’, Paolo conjures up all of the recipes in his secret lab where flavours are mixed and measured until the ultimate ice-churned alchemy is reached. Badiani does not limit itself to just ice cream, serving up the best of Italian beer, small-producer wine, prosecco and gourmet hot chocolate, alongside playful, limited-edition seasonal specials created by master artisans in a secret lab.

Location: Seven Dials Market and Boxpark Shoreditch 

Inspired by the bustling soft-serve parlours of Asia, this simple and sleek dessert bar offers a unique selection of flavours. As one of the best ice creams in London, Soft Serve Society uses high quality locally-sourced ingredients in its ice cream, as well as its creative and unique flavour combinations. Some of the shop’s most popular flavours include matcha green tea, black charcoal vanilla, and ube purple yam. You can also choose from a range of toppings, including everything from fresh fruit to candy and cereal.

One of the most popular and unique flavour has been the eye catching Charcoal coconut. The charcoal also gives the ice cream a slightly smoky flavour that pairs well with the sweet and creamy base. Enjoy the black charcoal ice cream on its own, or as part of one of Soft Serve Society’s signature cones or sundaes.

Where: 9 Wardour St, London W1D 6PF

Bake is a popular bakery located in London’s Chinatown, known for its delicious and unique Taiyaki. Taiyaki is a Japanese snack that traditionally consists of a fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste. At Bake, they have put their own spin on the traditional treat by offering a variety of fillings and flavors.

Bake’s Taiyaki is made fresh to order and filled with a variety of creamy fillings such as Nutella, matcha, and custard. The Taiyaki is then topped with a variety of toppings such as chocolate sauce, fruit, or sprinkles, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Bake’s Taiyaki has gained a reputation as one of the best in London, and it’s no surprise given the bakery’s commitment to using high-quality ingredients and creating unique and delicious treats.