Gelato Davvero

The queues outside the brand's first shop in Praça de São Paulo continued at their factory/shop in Santos, and even today, they remain the best testament to the quality of these artisanal ice creams. The masterminds behind it are Filippo Licitra and Riccardo Farabegoli, two Italians who fell for the charms of Lisbon and created Gelato Davvero here (the name translates to ‘the real gelato’). The ice creams are made daily, with no colourings or preservatives, using the best possible ingredients. The hazelnuts and pistachios come from Italy, but everything else is fresh and Portuguese, such as milk and ricotta from the Alentejo, and fruit, much of which is purchased right here at the Mercado da Ribeira. This shop offers 25 flavours, including the classics and some of the brand’s best-sellers, like ricotta and walnut, basil, and salted caramel. All are served with a spatula and topped with irresistible whipped cream.