{"id":4608,"date":"2021-07-06T14:07:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T14:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/flatmate-HQ\/?p=4608"},"modified":"2021-07-06T14:07:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T14:07:07","slug":"where-to-find-the-best-ice-cream-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/flatmate-HQ\/where-to-find-the-best-ice-cream-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find the best ice cream in London!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ufeffOk, the sun has been in serious short supply this year, but who can resist an ice cream to brighten up our mixed weather summers? On a hot day, it cools us down; on a rainy day, it makes us smile. And while we may all secretly love a 99 ice cream to remind us of the simpler pleasures of childhood, sometimes we crave something a little bit special. And London, we\u2019re pleased to say, doesn\u2019t disappoint in offering the best gelato to suit all tastes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, whether you like to stick with the tried and tested trio of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, or you enjoy being more adventurous in your choice of scoop (almond with fig or ricotta and sour cheese, anyone?), you\u2019ll find London has a gelataria for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always keen at ideal flatmate to put in the hard work so you don\u2019t have to, we\u2019ve criss-crossed the capital to find the very best. In no particular order, here are seven of our favourites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Oddono\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locations: nicely spread throughout London with outposts in South Kensington, Battersea, Hampstead, East Dulwich, Chiswick, Stoke Newington and Wimbledon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oddono\u2019s<\/a> produces their ice cream on a daily basis using in-house recipes and the finest ingredients from around the world(vanilla from Madagascar, pistachio from Sicily). They use no colourings, preservatives or GM products. Try their Nocciola (Hazlenut) – it\u2019s to die for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018\u2019Life\u2019s too short to eat bad ice cream\u2019\u2019 and you can\u2019t argue with that.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Oddono's<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Gelupo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 7 Archer Street – Soho<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opened in 2010 by Victor Hugo (alas, not the French author of Les Miserables) and chef Jacob Kennedy, Gelupo<\/a> is the ideal place for a pre or post theatre treat. Service is friendly and always fast. A wide range of delicious and sophisticated flavours, helped no doubt by specialist churning equipment to increase creaminess. Interesting vegan options such as strawberry and pink peppercorns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivery service is also available.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gelupo:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. <\/strong>Udderlicious<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locations: Islington, Covent Garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Husband and wife, Raj and Raj (ice cream obsessives) opened in 2013 and haven\u2019t stopped experimenting with new flavours. Fancy a scoop of \u201cBrexit Mess\u201d or \u201cGame of Cones\u201d? If not, you can vote for the flavour you want to return next month. How democratic is that? All their ice cream is lovingly made in store using organic milk. The Islington branch is small but very cosy, and popular even in winter. Queues can be long, but it\u2019s definitely worth the wait.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Udderlicious|<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Gelatorino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locations: Covent Garden, Richmond<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar queues outside Gelatorino<\/a> are all you need to know about the excellent gelato served here. We love the Banana and Zabaione flavours – close your eyes and you can really imagine yourself back in Italia. Even the name incorporates Torino – a city synonymous with the best ice cream in that country. We like the super friendly service and the slightly old fashioned feel to their parlours. The coffee is also very good. This is definitely one for the purists – Go!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Foodetective<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Marine Ices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 61, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A true institution in Camden. And as Londoners have been getting their regular fix of authentic Italian gelato here since 1931, you could say Marine Ices<\/a> has stood the test of time. 24 flavours are available every day and it remains as popular now as it\u2019s ever been – despite the growing competition snapping at its heels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just a short distance from Camden Lock, this is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious gelato, sundae or sorbet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Marine<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Nardulli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 29, The Pavement, Clapham <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated in an interesting Art Deco building a step away from the trees and green grass of the Common, Nardulli<\/a> is a popular spot with the discerning Clapham crowd.\u00a0 While the shop itself is definitely no frills, the gelato is top notch. Interesting flavours such as Cardomom, Fig or Liquorice (the latter using liquorice imported from Tuscany) are on offer, but we couldn\u2019t resist the Bacio – a creamy concoction of chocolate and hazelnut. The waffles here are to die for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gelateria<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

7.<\/strong> Romeo and Giulietta Artisan Gelateria<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: 137, Albion Road, Stoke Newington<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have we saved the best \u2018til last? Maybe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We couldn\u2019t resist trying out this wonderfully named gelateria and boy were we pleased that we did. Homesick Italians come here for their gelato, and we can understand why. The salted caramel and pistachio alone was worth the 25 minute wait (and it wasn\u2019t even a sunny day). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also serve mini cones for the little ones- how sweet is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stoke Newington is very lucky to have this superb gelateria on their doorstep.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ufeffOk, the sun has been in serious short supply this year, but who can resist an ice cream to brighten up our mixed weather summers? On a hot day, it cools us down; on a rainy day, it makes us smile. And while we may all secretly love a 99 ice cream to remind us … <\/p>\n

Continue reading “Where to find the best ice cream in London!”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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