Porto is here to serve all your ice cream needs as you explore one of Portugal’s most beautiful cities. Walking those hills and bridges are definitely going to make the gelato taste even better, and when you find out that port wine is a common flavor on the ice cream menu, we’re pretty sure that you won’t be able to resist. So welcome to Porto – the ice cream city that you didn’t see coming. Grab a cone or a cup and get ready to try a variety of flavors!
1. Gelataria Portuense
One of the most popular ice cream shops in Porto also has one of the best locations close to São Bento station. Gelataria Portuense serves a variety of interesting flavors including black sesame, port wine (sooo Porto), and plum sorbet. The prices may be a bit high, but they serve big scoops and throw in a free crunchy wafer whether you order a cone or a cup. You can also order a “flight of gelato” and get six flavors for €10. If this is your first ice cream stop in Porto, we wouldn’t blame you for not trying anything else =)
Open: Every Day, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
2. Glanni – Portuguese Ice Cream
Glanni has two locations in Porto: one in the city center and one in Matosinhos. You can choose between normal-sized scoops or get three smaller scoops for the price of two. There are also several sundae floats in flavors such as brownie, strawberry, and oreo. They also serve huge crêpes and waffles made from scratch topped with toppings like nutella and banana. When you come to Glanni, be sure to come hungry!
Open: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-10:30 pm, Friday-Saturday, 11:00 am-12:00 am, Sunday, 11:00 am-11:00 pm – Hours vary by location so double check before you go
3. Cremosi
With six locations in Porto, Cremosi knows how to play Porto’s ice cream game, but the location on Rua Formosa gets the highest praise for its friendly and dedicated staff. Add your favorite flavor to a delicious waffle or ask the staff to add a scoop on top of one of their pasteis de nata (why not?). Check out their red velvet, raspberry mango, or kaffir for some unique flavors – all at very reasonable prices. Cremosi is truly some of the crème de la crème of Porto ice cream.
Open: Monday-Saturday, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm, Sunday, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm – Hours vary by location
4. Santini
Santini opened its first ice cream parlor in 1949 in Estoril near Lisbon. Santini was founded by Attilio Santini, an Italian whose family has been in the ice cream business since the 19th century. Walking into a Santini is like stepping back into Portuguese history, where the secret recipe hasn’t changed since the doors first opened. There are now more than 200 recipes that are only shared with Santini ice cream makers. Enjoy ice cream made with fresh fruit and natural ingredients and try their original cookie cones perfected by Attilio himself back in 1960. Strawberry is a perennial favorite so we suggest that you start there.
Open: Sunday-Thursday, 12:30 pm-9:30 pm, Friday-Saturday, 12:30 pm-10:30 pm – Hours vary by location
5. GELATOPIA – Gelados do Sonho
GELATOPIA makes gelato inside their shop in their own lab and has locations in Lisbon and Porto. They offer some innovative flavors like pineapple-mint, lemon-basil, salted caramel peanut, and coconut ginger along with classics such as pistachio and hazelnut. One quirk about this shop is that you must order a minimum of two flavors, but they also label gluten-free options. Is this truly the “gelatopia” of Porto? You’re just going to have to try it for yourself.
Open: Monday-Thursday, 12:00 pm-8:00 pm, Friday-Sunday, 12:00 pm-9:00 pm
6. Boutique do Gelado
Boutique do Gelado is just around the corner from Livraria Lello and makes for a great stop while you’re waiting to visit Portugal’s most bookstore – or want to treat yourself right after! The welcoming decor here is a cut above the typical ice cream parlor, and we recommend the second floor as the place to relax with your delicious cone. Choose between lotus biscuit, passion fruit, and banana with chocolate shavings, among others. If you prefer, Boutique do Gelado also offers pancakes or crêpes.
Open: Every Day, 12:00 pm-12:00 am
7. Gelataria da Praça
Gelataria da Praça is a lovely addition to the Porto ice cream scene right in front of the Santo Ildefonso church. Served from a Enjoy fresh flavors such as tiramisu, watermelon, and strawberry cheesecake on a sunny terrace. You can also sip on a refreshing cocktail as the perfect complement to your sweet treat. If you order ice cream in a cup, you will also receive a wafer to give you that little bit of crunch without the mess of a cone. There is nothing particularly innovative about the ice cream, but the vibe and location give it that extra edge.
8. Amorino Gelato
With three locations in Central Porto, Amorino Gelato is one of the most popular gelato chains in the city. Although this is an international chain, it is popular for good reason – as it serves the most beautiful cone in the Porto, with each flavor creating different petals of a flower. You can choose an unlimited number of flavors no matter the size that you order as long as it fits into the cone. Try interesting flavors such as organic lemon, chai latte, and cherry and top it off with a macaron. Amorino Gelato also offers macarons, crêpes, and milkshakes. We must warn you: it’s difficult to not get addicted to Amorino Gelato.
Open: Every Day, 10:00 am-12:00 am, Hours vary by location
We hope this list of eight ice cream shops in Porto inspires you to start looking for your favorite. Once you do, let us know in the comments! Whether it’s in the city center or on the beach in Matosinhos, we’re sure you’re going to find the perfect scoop in Porto!
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