It's the "best thing to come out of a lab since penicillin" say scoopaholics hopelessly hooked on the "silky smooth" artisanal gelato crafted within this LES gelateria-cum–"industrial"-research facility's "large", "sterile" confines; with "so many flavors, so little time", routinely "long lines" and upmarket pricing, there's only one sensible strategy: "skip dinner and go right to it."
THIS RESTAURANT HAS CHANGED LOCATIONS Il Laboratorio del Gelato Restaurant Review:
Jon F. Snyder, founder of Ciao Bella and grandson of the man who brought us the Carvel chain of ice cream parlors, brings to the cusp of Chinatown and the Lower East Side an upscale ice cream shop that makes just about everyone scream. A rotating selection of one hundred homemade gelatos and sorbets are on offer. Our favorites include dark chocolate, honey lavender, mint chip, raspberry and...
Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Il Laboratorio del Gelato Restaurant Review:
Jon F. Snyder, founder and former owner of gelato company Ciao Bella, brought Manhattan an upscale ice cream shop that makes just about everyone scream. A rotating selection from around 300 homemade gelato and sorbet flavors are on offer. Our favorites include dark chocolate, honey lavender, mint chip, raspberry and vanilla rum.
From the founder of Ciao Bella comes this wondeful laboratory of gelato, with a fantastic selection of interesting flavors. Try the chocolate hazelnut, green apple, Thai chili chocolate, mango, ... try them all! Flavors change constantly, so surprise yourself with some of the newest concoctions fresh out of the lab. Also a great selection of beverages, some made with your favorite flavors....