With sunny and warm days on the horizon, how about a guide to the best ice creams in Porto? In this list you’ll find some of our favorite ice cream shops, but there are many more scattered around the city.
Served in a glass or cone, with classic and innovative flavors, there is something for everyone. From the oldest stores to the newest spaces, our itinerary represents a refreshing and flavor-filled journey through the city. Let’s go? In the end, you just have to choose your favorite!
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Gelataria Neveiros
The order presented in this itinerary is random. But even so, we confess that the position of this spot was entirely deliberate. After all, Gelataria Neveiros is already a landmark in the city of Porto, as far as the delicious world of ice cream is concerned.
Now 72 years old, Gelataria Neveiros currently has two spaces in Porto: one in Rua Formosa, nº285, near the Bolhão Market; and another at the Bom Sucesso Market. Here you’ll find handmade ice creams with 100% natural fruit flavors and no artificial additives.
Of course , there are many traditional flavors available, but there are also others that stand out for their irreverence. In addition, the brand’s menu includes its famous ice cream cakes, filled croissants, brownies, crepes and iced coffees.
📍Rua Formosa, 285 & Praça do Bom Sucesso 74 90.
🍧More information: gelataria Neveiros officialwebsite
Gelataria Sincelo
Here’s another recommendation that proves that age really is a rank, but without any negative connotations attached, quite the opposite. Over 40 years old, Gelataria Sincelo is a Porto classic.
With doors open on Rua de Ceuta, the ice creams are free of colorants and preservatives and are made with fresh ingredients. In this ice cream parlor you can try more than 30 flavors. So it ‘s really hard to choose.
📍Rua de Ceuta, 54
🍧More information: Sincelo Ice Cream Parlor
Gelataria Portuense
The name almost immediately reveals this space’s connection to the city. At Gelataria Portuense, owned by Ana Ferreira, you’ll find some of the best signature ice creams in Invicta.
Traditional flavors are complemented with seasonal products, and the result is always delicious. To give you an idea, just a little while ago, at the time of the our beloved Saint John basil ice cream was launched .
So there’s no shortage of creativity in these parts. What’s more, if you’re really (really) greedy, you can take the opportunity to devour (if you can) the Taça Portuense (9€), which includes four flavors, two toppings and cream .
📍Rua do Bonjardim, 136
🍧More information: gelataria Portuense officialwebsite
La Copa
Located in the heart of Porto, La Copa is a small artisan ice cream shop that has been operating since 2014. Here, the artisanal ice creams and sorbets follow the recipes of old times, very much in the style of italian.
With or without gluten, vegan options, you name it, there’s something for everyone. We can’t fail to highlight La Copa’s welcoming terrace, perfect for afternoons in the sun summer.
📍Av. de Rodrigues de Freitas, 366
🍧More information: la Copa ice cream shopwebsite
Santini
Created in the 1940s, the Santini brand has Italian origins and stands out for the quality of its delicious ice creams. In the south of the country, they have been known for a long time.
In Porto, Santini opened its doors for the first time in 2015. However, it looks like it’s here to stay. Here you’ll find some classics and more. The only drawback is not the taste of the ice cream, but the length of the queues.
📍Rua das Flores, 87
🍧More information: santini’s officialwebsite
Gelatopia
Gelatopia’s location in Porto, close to the Stock Exchange Palace invites you to stop for a bite to eat.
The brand was born in Invicta, but already has a space further south, namely in Campo de Ourique (Lisbon).
“With Italian inspiration and Portuguese soul,” Gelatopia describes itself on its website, and here there is no shortage of flavors, both for ice cream and sorbets .
📍Rua de Ferreira Borges, 68
🍧More information: gelatopia page
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