Gelato in North End

[Lefty721]

Everyone has been so helpful on here, so I have another question about my upcoming trip. Where is the go-to spot for gelato in the North End? I am concentrating on the North End since it will be more convenient to go and grab some during walking around there or a dinner in the area. I have only really seen some ice cream posts on here (and those who know, gelato is MUCH DIFFERENT). Caffe Dello Sport seems to be a favorite, is this the one to go to?

Thanks!

[gltsoi]

Do not go to Gelateria. I ordered a scoop of hazelnut and it was awful. The texture was completely wrong; it was a combination of icy and spongy. I never thought I would describe gelato as spongy, but this was and it was gross. The flavor was awful as well. There was barely any hazelnut flavor; like they used the water from washing the hazelnuts instead of the actual nuts. At $5 for a small, it was absurd.

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[MC Slim JB]

I wouldn't recommend Gelateria. Didn't seem very special, and did seem very expensive.

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[Lefty721]

Looks like I might have to try both Caffe Dello and Paradiso. Figure out which one I like more, plus, you can't have too much gelato!

[opinionatedchef]

Plse post your experience so we can advise future visitors like you!

[Lefty721]

I definitely will!

[BlueMagic]

My favorite place for gelato in the North End is Cafe Paradiso on Hanover. I think it tastes better than anywhere else in the North End. They also make a great martini.

[phatchris]

+1

[opinionatedchef]

i have not been in a few yrs but used to go often and it was always wonderful there at C D Sport.
I always ask for tastes before committing; just a suggestion! I really do hope you make it to Tocanini in Camb. That is, gelato love beside the fact, THE ice cream to get in Boston!

[Lefty721]

I was thinking about trying out Courthouse Seafood. If so, I'll definitely stop by Toscanini while I'm in Cambridge.

[pinehurst]

A couple of years ago (I seldom get gelato) I went to Sapori Di Napoli on Salem. It was pretty good. On a scale of 1-10, I'd say a 7 or so. I had the pistachio, which was more frozen in texture and thus less creamy than it should have been, but the taste was good.

[Ricardo Malocchio]

Great question! I, too, would love to know if there are any decent gelaterias in the North End. I haven't tasted any that I like at all, much less that I'd return to.

FWIW, I very much like Caffe dello Sport, but haven't tasted their gelato. I would love to know it's good...