191720 Mon Jul 16 17:39:02 -0700 2001 7 18 Manhattan 0 1023685 Would appreciate any recommendations for the best italian ices in Manhattan. Mon Jul 16 17:39:02 -0700 2001 0 Janet 1 1023693 Not Manhattan but across the Jersey side on Second Avenue in Elizabeth is DiCosimo's Italian Ice. A water ice par excellance that has satisfied the denizens of the "burg" (the Italian section)and the surrounding area for over 60 years. Summer just isn't summer without this classic water ice treat. Smooth and bursting with real fruit flavor, it is made daily on premises in vats almost as old as the establishment. Classic flavors are lemon and orange with surprises such as strawberry, coconut, pineapple and mango. I've even had white grape once. Nothing compares. Mon Jul 16 20:25:23 -0700 2001 1023685 0 Mike Colicchio 1 1023713 I find the ices at Rocco's on Bleecker Street (bet 6th and 7th) to be highly addictive. My favorite flavor is cremolata, though hazelnut and lemon are also excellent. Tue Jul 17 11:07:23 -0700 2001 1023685 0 Caitlin Wheeler 1 1023723 Ferrara's at 195 Grand Street (though touristy) makes a great espresso ice. They have an outside cart if you don't feel like sitting at a table. Tue Jul 17 12:25:13 -0700 2001 1023685 0 Ruby 1 1023738 Here are a few of my favorite italian ice places. La Fortuna Cafe on the Upper West Side has an Italian ice stand outside during the summer. They have some yummy italian flavors like hazelnut and cremalotta. I've also enjoyed Roccos on Bleeker Street and Ben's in Soho, particularly their chocolate and lemon. Tue Jul 17 15:16:01 -0700 2001 1023685 0 Tinky 1 1023800 La Continentale on Third around 29 has wonderful ices, which you might not guess from the just okay pastries they serve. Wed Jul 18 16:05:01 -0700 2001 1023685 0 Erica Marcus 2 1023813 Sorry to say, but they closed last year (was btn 30 and 31) and the space is now a Japanese restaurant called Iron Sushi Chef. I live around the corner, and always looked forward to when the Italian ice cart would come out in warm weather. Not all flavors were worth eating, but the classics were always good. Wed Jul 18 21:08:52 -0700 2001 1023800 0 Caitlin McGrath 1 1025082 Not Manhattan but, The Lemon Ice King Of Corona in Queens is my favorite in the city. --Adam Mon Aug 20 07:18:00 -0700 2001 1023685 0 Adam Schoenfeld