Cool down from the Tel Aviv heat with some delicious ice-cream! With over 50 ice-cream parlours across the city, you’re never far from a delicious scoop! There’s also a great selection, from the Italian Arte, to chocolate specialists Otello, to Israelis’ favorite chain Golda! Be sure to check out Israel’s favorite flavor pistachio!
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Golda Flavor Boutique – Can’t miss
Over 10 chains across the city!
Since 2002, Golda has been the go-to Ice Cream shop for the whole family. Scooping up over 30 branches across Israel, its pretty obvious why Golda is so successful..they have delicious ice cream. Hand made, and with plenty of flavors to choose from, now with new vegan options, Golda is a must try.
Vegan Oreo Mousse! – Hannah Y-d
Strawberry is a classic 💗 – Ale Joels
Yogurt with some fruit toppings and white chocolate syrup is my go-to – Maya Zar
Otello Gelato – Chocolate Lovers
Dizengoff 165 & Herzl 18
Otello Gelato specializes in Handmade Italian Ice-cream and chocolate. Their moto “80% ice-cream 20 chocolate%” pretty much sums them up. They provide a huge selection of ice cream flavors, along with an assortment of chocolates, all at a decent price.
Dark chocolate – simple yet amazing! – Annabelle Amery
Pistachio or Raspberry Lime sorbet – Debbie Cohen-Minsky
Arte Glideria – Authentic Italian Ice Cream
Nachalat Byniamin 11 | Secret TLV VIP Card – Get a Medium for the price of a Small
Arte has very authentic Italian ice cream made by Italian chefs. They make Natural Gelato with only natural ingredients and the result is out of this world! The old style cream tastes just like in Italy! Every night is a great night to go, but Thursday is especially good as they have live jazz. They also have vegan options.
By far is the best ice cream! Hard to choose a flavor so I have tried them all – Tova Garr
Fruits of the forest 💗 – Lara Viana
Chocolate is the best ever! – Veronica Lopez Grisales
We have a Secret Tel Aviv VIP Card Offer: Upgrade your small ice cream to a medium for free, because a small ice-cream this good is never enough!
Anita – Neve Tzedek
Ice Cream – Shabazi 40, Neve Tzedek | Frozen Yogurt – Shabazi 44, Neve Tzedek
If you are looking for a lively atmosphere this place has got it! Usually packed on the weekends, it has very good ice cream, including hard to find flavours like my favourite, mint chocolate chip! They also make delicious frozen yogurt, and have lovely tables outside in the best area of Tel Aviv, Neve Tzedek.
Half the flavors are my favorite – Sarah Sechan
White chocolate pistachio – Sam Burd
Buza – Simply Ice Cream
HaHashmonaim St 91
From the Sea of Galelee to the Big City, Buza uses the finest raw materials, behind a glass window to create classic handmade ice cream. Owned and operated by a Jewish-Arabic partnership, Buza is the first Israeli business to win a UN prize, bringing a sweet coexistence to the Middle East.
The cashew cream! – Lara Viana
Crack pie! – Toni Cohen
Paradiso del Gelato – Italian Artisan
Beitlehem 3
100% natural gelato that tastes like Paradise! This Italian artisanal ice cream parlor offers unique flavors served with amazing craftsmanship. Make sure to try the coffee and pistachio flavours! Read More.
Pinoli – Traditional Gelato
Dizengoff Square 6
A traditional, good ice cream spot 🍦 Handmade gelato produced fresh every morning, ready for you cold snack lovers by the time the sun is melting you! Wide variety with a specific topping for every one of their tasty flavors, specifically the pistachio. Read More.
Gelateria Siciliana – Taste of Sunshine
Dizengoff 170
Since 1999, Siciliana has been serving Tel Avivians, fresh handmade ice cream. Their Ice cream is made on a daily basis, offering milk and soy based options, for everyone to enjoy. Famous for their flavors and desserts, Siciliana also has a great atmosphere. Step into their 1950’s-esque parlor shop or sit outside, Siciliana brings an enjoyable vintage vibe. Read more.
Mystic Artisan – French Ice Cream
Dizengoff 138
A family-owned parlor that serves 100% natural French ice cream, made by hand from quality raw materials. Or try their other desserts and drinks based on ice cream. They also deliver! Read More.
Leggenda – Gelato & Yogurt
Dizengoff 94 | Rothschild 45 | Nemal Tel Aviv 30
High-quality ice cream made from materials imported from Italy! Amazing ice cream as well as frozen yogurt – don’t forget to try their vegan froyo! With a few branches around Tel Aviv, this spot is a true city Legend, giving the top ice cream dogs a run for their sweets 🍨 Read More.
Gelido – Artisanal Ice Cream
Sheinkin 22
A home-made Italian ice cream parlor run by ice cream maker Ido Levy. After a day of walking the streets, cool down with Sheinkin’s favorite chiller parlor. Everything from ice cream, vegan desserts, yogurt and homemade desserts – you can find and indulge here! Read More.
Stefan Artisanal – Handmade Desserts
Tchernikhovksi 21
Natural artisanal gelato & Austrian desserts, handmade with love 💗 Seasonal flavors, boutique atmosphere, and even amazing coffee! Don’t miss out on their apple strudel.. Read More.
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Tamara Yogurt – Best Frozen Yogurt
Ben Yehuda 96 & Rothschild 19
Part of the super healthy, super delicious Tamara group of frozen yogurt shops and fruit juice stands. This Ben Yehuda frozen yogurt shop is a Tel Aviv institution, serving heavenly frozen yogurt with oozings of sauces and toppings – I like chocolate with chocolate, but they have great fruit options also. They even have swings inside the shop to bring back you back to your childhood. Read more
Vaniglia – Fan Favorite
Yermiyahu 23 and Eshtori Ha-Parkhi 22
Vaniglia has quite a few branches in Tel Aviv to choose from, and is definitely one of the best ice cream places. They have as many as 45 flavours to indulge yourself, my favourites are chocolate orange and vanilla ginger. Read more
Gelato Factory – Best in Sarona
Sarona Food Market
My secret pleasure in Sarona Food Market, and one of the best ice creams in Tel Aviv. The shop has a unique vintage-looking fully-fuctioning ice cream making machine on the wall, and their ice cream is delish! They also serve vegan ice cream, frozen yogurt and several ice cream deserts! Worth saving a bit of space for when in having a meal in Sarona. Read more
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