Cover Snack Baby serves a variety of gelato (Photo: Snack Baby Gelato & Drinks)
Snack Baby serves a variety of gelato (Photo: Snack Baby Gelato & Drinks)
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From classic nutty flavours to innovative tea infusions, here are the best places for gelato in Hong Kong
Dense, silky and irresistibly cool, gelato is one of Hong Kong’s most popular summer treats, standing alongside enduring favourites from Asia such as shaved ice and Cantonese dessert soups. Different from ice cream, authentic Italian gelato is served at a slightly warmer temperature, is fuller-bodied—despite being churned with more milk and less cream than ice cream—and has flavours that linger on the palate long after it melts.
While a frozen treat must meet specific criteria to qualify as gelato, the artisanal treat remains versatile when it comes to flavours. In Hong Kong, gelaterias look to local foods, Asian tea cultures and regional fruits for inspiration, infusing the chilled dessert with sometimes unexpected tastes while respecting its essence.
Here are Hong Kong’s top spots for your next gelato fix.
Read more: Soft power: the art, allure and innovation behind Hong Kong’s best gelato
Ganto Gelato
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Savour unexpected flavours at this local gelateria
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Despite having seven locations across the city, Ganto Gelato remains something of a hidden gem. This local gelataria serves a variety of monthly rotating flavours. Tea infusions make up March’s selection—we especially love the charcoal-roasted Da Hong Pao tea and jasmine tea .
Ganto Gelato
Address: Shop G08, G/F, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay and other branches across Kowloon and the New Territories
L’Antico Gelato
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Classic and Asian-inspired flavours make up L’Antico’s gelato selection
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L’Antico was the result of an unlikely encounter with gelato during the founders’ honeymoon in Europe. Impressed by the treat’s pillowy creaminess and intense flavours, the couple decided to transport this delicacy to Hong Kong’s streets. Crafted from premium ingredients following an authentic recipe, L’Antico offers Italian gelato in a range of classic and Asian-inspired flavours, including hojicha, grapefruit genmaicha (brown rice tea) and Korean seaweed.
L’Antico Gelato
Address: G/F, 19 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
See also: Where to find the best hojicha drinks and treats in Hong Kong
Liz & Tori
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Eat your way across Liz & Tori’s gourmet gelato selection
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Gelato becomes a labour of love at chef Vicky Cheng’s gelateria. A tribute to his daughters Elizabeth and Victoria, Liz & Tori serves a range of flavours inspired by the girls’ favourite things to eat, alongside rotating specials. The hazelnut crunch is a firm favourite, while the salted duck egg milk jam delivers distinctively Hong Kong vibes. As well as generous scoops of frozen goodness, there are gelato floats of both the universal and adult-only (ie alcoholic!) variety.
Liz & Tori
Address: 111 Wellington Street, Central Hong Kong
TeemToneFai
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Get gelato from TeemToneFai for your next event
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This local brand is a staple in Hong Kong’s gelato scene. While there is no longer a physical TeemToneFai space, the brand is available for private catering.
Venchi
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Enjoy authentic Italian gelato from Venchi
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This famous Italian chocolatier also serves authentic gelato. Flavours range from classics like pistachio and hazelnut to Hong Kong-inspired creations. The latest addition to the heritage series infuses beloved Cantonese red bean soup into the gelato, elevating it with herbal notes of aged tangerine peel.
Venchi
Available at locations across Hong Kong
Il Bel Paese Gelato Italiano
Above Il Bel Paese’s gelato is crafted with a traditional recipe
Il Bel Paese’s gelato is crafted with a traditional recipe
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While Il Bel Paese might be better known as a one-stop for gourmet groceries and comforting Italian fare, its Tsim Sha Tsui and Discovery Bay locations also double as gelateria. You’ll find a range of classic flavours on offer, with pistachio, tiramisu and amaretto being firm favourites.
Il Bel Paese Gelato Italiano Tsim Sha Tsui
Address: Shop 24, G/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Il Bel Paese Gelato Italiano Discovery Bay
Address: Shop G31-32A, G/F, Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
Messina
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Look out for special flavour announcements on Messina’s Instagram
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Since opening its Hong Kong store in 2021, Australian cult favourite Messina has gathered a loyal following of gelato lovers with its churned-fresh-daily selection. Classic flavours like pistachio and hazelnut always impress with their rich nuttiness, while the Hong Kong exclusive selection nods to the city’s robust dessert culture. Must-tries include the Tofu Fa, which offers a subtle yet tangy kick with tofu-flavoured gelato swirled with ginger syrup, while the Black Sesame Tong Yuen presents an aromatic, deconstructed form of the beloved glutinous dumpling.
Messina Central
Address: 37-43 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
Messina The Peak
Address: Shop G08, G/F, Peak Galleria, The Peak, Hong Kong
Snack Baby Gelato & Drinks
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Snack Baby offers gelato for a wide range of diets
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Snack Baby’s gelato selection delivers classic flavours and the chilled dessert’s distinctive creaminess while catering to a variety of dietary needs—all options are made animal-product-free and lactose-free, and are thoughtfully labelled with any potential allergens for peace of mind. Firm favourites include the Speculoos, pistachio crunch and Earl Grey honeycomb.
Snack Baby Gelato & Drinks Central
Address: 93-95 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Snack Baby Gelato & Drinks The Peak
Address: Shop 18, G/F, The Peak Tower, 128 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
Dood Bottega Gelateria
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Each bite of Dood Bottega’s gelato is full of flavour
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Dood Bottega Gelateria prides itself on serving authentic Italian gelato with premium ingredients from Japan—think ultra deluxe white strawberries from the Saga prefecture, royal grade Okayama Shimizu Hakuto white peaches and Sicilian pistachio—which explain its hefty price tag.
Dood Bottega Gelateria
Address: Shop B201, B2/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
XTC Gelato
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Keep an eye out for viral flavours from XTC
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Crafted using local produce and ingredients, XTC’s gelato and sorbetto satisfy with no-fuss flavours like blueberry cheesecake, mango coconut and pistachio. If a single scoop from the Central outpost doesn’t satisfy you, bring home XTC’s gelato in family-sized tubs.
XTC Gelato
Address: Shop B, G/F, 45 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong
Sleep Well Eat More Gelato
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Savour unique flavours at Sleep Well Eat More Gelato
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Sleep Well Eat More stands out with a variety of local- and Asian-inspired flavours. The kabocha Japanese pumpkin, hoshino yame matcha and Musang King durian remain firm favourites, with seasonal options refreshing the selection from time to time.
Sleep Well Eat More Gelato
Address: G/F, 44 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
