Gorgeous Gelato Portland

A good selection of gelato and pastries. But it was the Italian Hot Chocolate I wanted on a cold 🥶 evening! They added whipped cream and offered an espresso shot 💉, which I declined. It tasted good 👍! Service was friendly. I want to visit again and try their gelato when I am not freezing! Indoor seating available.

Simply delicious. We got the smallest size because they are very generous with the serving. They allow you two flavors. We got wild blueberry and Almond, tiramisu and coconut and torta Paradiso and Rafaella. They were all delicious. Very creamy and delicate flavors. It wasn't busy at the time so the scooper and register person did both. She was very friendly and nice. Some nice decor and a few tables inside. I would recommend to anyone.

Popped in twice for affogato while visiting Portland and surrounding areas. SO GOOD. I sampled a few gelato flavors and each was incredible. Purchased some pastries for on the road our last day in town- the whoopie pie and a chocolate cannoli, they were DELICIOUS. Such a cute little place, and the owners are from Italy- so you know they know what they are doing. Don’t let yourself miss out on these delicacies- your tastebuds and belly will thank you.

Right across from the more popular gelato shop. Glad we went with this one. Was looking for some gelato options nearby. Based on the reviews, I was originally tempted by the spot across the street, but my friend insisted we try this one instead. Turned out to be one of the best gelatos I’ve had in a while. First off, the texture. Living in New England, I’m used to getting ice cream from local dairies and creameries, so I forgot how different real gelato could be. This was super silky and soft, yet dense with that subtle elasticity that melts slowly and luxuriously on the tongue. It does melt quickly, but they nailed the balance. They allow two flavor trials per person, and I ended up going with Pistachio and Torta Paradiso. Pistachio – Always a safe bet. Super smooth, deeply nutty, and not overly sweet. Based on how little was left in the case, it seemed to be everyone’s go-to. Torta Paradiso – Essentially a rich, subtly sweet milk cream flavor. I’ve only had the actual cake version twice before, but this was almost a perfect replica. Gorgeous – Their signature flavor, but my least favorite. Still solid, but tasted like a denser version of the Torta Paradiso with chocolate chips mixed in.

We continued our gelato tasting at Gorgeous gelato. I appreciated the ability to try a few flavors, before selecting chocolate. It was rich and delicious. I typically like scoops with a variety of sour and sweet flavors. like chocolate and a sour flavor like lemon or pineapple. All flavors I have tried were on the sweet side, so I stick with just the chocolate.

The best Gelato place. If you are in town, don't look anywhere else. True mom and pop shop from Italy. Clean and beautiful seating area, and you can have nice conversation with the owners if it is not too crowded.

Had the Afegatto and it was excellent. The coffee Gelato in it was creamy and full of flavor. The expresso was spot on. And have never had it served in a fancy glass before.

Great experience with delicious Gelato, pastries and coffee in this little shop off of main street. Make the trip to this little shop because it is worth the walk. There is only 1 table outside large enough for 2 but plenty of seating inside for those who want to rest for a bit and enjoy a little break.

Delicious and creamy! The tiramisu and bacio were both bursting with flavor. The tiramisu truly tasted like its namesake, and the bacio tasted like the inside of a ferrero rocher. The complimentary wafer on top was nice and crispy too. Staff are friendly and efficient. They limit you to two samples per person.

Out of stater and walked into this place after dinner. Always want a shot of espresso after a nice dinner so this was perfect. Even better with gelato. 10/10 affogato. Only wish there were more flavors ie: peanut butter or cannoli flavored. Cannoli was also delicious

I cant remember what flavor I got but I would go back and try each flavor if I had the opportunity to do so. Though it was busy the line moved swiftly and sufficient. Also very a small shop but cute and homey

Awesome dark chocolate and pistachio gelatos. Can't believe it that the dark chocolate was actually vegan. Yumm Cute little shop right across from gelato fiasco.

Got a medium, and BOY that was a LOT of gelato! Service was great, vibes were a basic ice cream place. Nah, place was bomb, check it out. Recommend the Gorgeous flavor.

Gorgeous Gelato is the best gelato I've tasted. I've been to Italy a few times, have tried the gelato in their country and Gorgeous gelato's is absolutely comparable. The owners are a sweet couple from Italy and they know their stuff!! You don't have to wait for summer, it's delicious anytime of year!

Delicious gelato! We tried the bacio, milk chocolate, mochachino, and the gorgeous (vanilla, chocolate chips and caramel I believe) and loved every mouthful. It was really busy but the lady working there was friendly and willing to answer questions. Will definitely be back!

The friendliness of the owner. The homemade cookies. The flavors of the gelato. The unique flavors. The taste. Hot chocolate too.

Not as big of a selection as the flagship, but I still loved the vegan flavors! So good!

Service was wonderful. Cannoli & Gorgeous gelato flavors were the winner!! Love the little wafer cookie. Sorry we missed blueberry pie flavor. They have several vegan options on Friday if you're interested. We will just have to come back.

My husband and I have been going to Gorgeous Gelato for years. It's been a while since we've been but last weekend, we decided to introduce our granddaughters to it. The older one enjoyed trying blueberry sorbet and ended up ordering it. The little one is 3 so she opted for vanilla and chocolate. It's just as delicious as we remember. They really make the best gelato in New England. It's the closest one to the ones we had in Italy. Oh, and they have sfogiatelle (pastry filled with sweet ricotta) which was legit. Had one of those in Naples, Italy in 2017. This is not Naples level but it brought me back to the experience nonetheless. It's a bit pricey though (almost $7 each). Their prices have gone up and parking in the the city could be a challenge. These are the only reasons why we don't go more often.

We came up to Portland for a weekend trip, and we stopped at Gorgeous Gelato all 3 nights of our trip. The gelato is top notch and there are always new flavors to try. I can't remember the name of my favorite flavor, but it was an Italian custard flavor with orange zest. Highly recommend checking out Gorgeous Gelato!

Best gelato I've had inside or outside of Italy! And II've never been to Italy. And II've never had gelato.

Simply delicious. We got the smallest size because they are very generous with the serving. They allow you two flavors. We got wild blueberry and Almond, tiramisu and coconut and torta Paradiso and Rafella. They were all delicious. Very creamy and delicate flavors. It wasn't busy at the time so the scooper and register person did both. She was very friendly and nice. Some nice decor and a few tables inside. I would recommend to anyone.

Great gelato place. Some of the best gelato I've ever had. Very small, and very busy. Customer service was extremely friendly and helpful. Would 100% return when/if in the area.

With the first bite of that gelato, I thought I was back in Italy. I ordered raspberry cheesecake and chocolate orange. The cheesecake was super creamy with just a hint of acid from the berries. The chocolate orange had ribbons of honey-like orange running through it. It was decadent, it was delicious, and it was a perfect evening treat!

I wanted to try this place based on the reviews here. They advertise to have the best gelatos outside of Italy. I tried the vegan flavors, all 3 they had cinnamon, blueberry and almond, and almond was my favorite. My son tried their regular hazelnut and chocolate flavors. The lady who helped us with the order was super friendly and warm. I want to go back there before we leave Portland.

Wow!! We stopped by here waiting for our tour and the gelato was out of this world! Best thing I have come across in all of Portland. Tanti Saluti!!

Best gelato outside of Europe! We had the Maine Blueberry and chocolate orange flavors. My favorite was the Maine Blueberry. The color was so vibrant and it tasted very fruity and not too sweet. They also sell authentic Italian pastries. We did not try them but they looked amazing. Service was great, too. We were allowed to taste the flavors before deciding. Portions are generous and the ambiance is casual and relaxed. Gorgeous Gelato is definitely worth a visit if you like authentic Italian gelato.

Gelato is amazing! And... GET THE COOKIE :) I tried the grappa and thought it was delicious!

Amazing Gelato! Smooth and flavorful, not too sweet but super indulgent! I got half Pistachio and Half Gorgeous. Perfect!!

Wow wow wow. What absolutely wonderful gelato! I had rum chocolate and chestnut, and my husband had the rum chocolate with coconut. The flavors were so fresh and delicious; I'd never tried chestnut gelato before and it was excellent. The wafer-like cookie on top was a nice touch. The owners make their products on site and we enjoyed chatting with one owner while we enjoyed our gelato.

Told the serve I have gluten, dairy and nut allergies, she explained that there is cross contamination for nuts and not safe for extreme allergies, I shared that's okay for me. She double checked that the apple pie flavor is gluten free. There were 3 vegan flavors: mango, apple pie, and coconut almond. Most of the flavors are gluten free just order without the cookie on top. Very creamy and delicious!!

Excellent gelato, can't fault it. This time I tried pistachio and amaretto which were both excellent. They were served at the right temperature which made the texture perfectly creamy and spoonable. I downed the cup so quickly without getting brain freeze! A must for a hot Portland day. I get tripped up by the entrance on my annual Portland visit - there's a handle to pull but it is actually a push and I always think the door is locked and end up standing there baffled for a minute!

We were renting a car at Portland Airport and the young man who took care of us told us to stop for gelato if we were in downtown Portland. He claimed that Italian immigrants opened this store a long time ago and continue to make fresh gelato every day. We were warmly greeted and were told we could try samples if we were undecided. The display was nice and there were a few dozen flavors. I settled on a small salted caramel. This was the perfect size for me, and the gelato was super creamy and smooth. If I closed my eyes, I might not recognize that it was salted caramel, but it was good gelato. I may have to try another flavor while we are here

Freshest ingredients. Greatest ice cream place in Maine! Everyone will love it !

I was so full after dinner but my husband wanted ice cream. He chose the flavors and I had some taste. My god this is just simply the best ice cream! So flavorful and just amazing!

Great ice cream...very delicious! A small place...seating is limited so stools at the front window

Ambiance - The ice cream counter reminds me of what you see in Italy. There is a section with a dozen scrumptious flavors and a section with Italian pastries such as the sfliogiatella and vanilla and more. The gelato flavors are classic - as nice as what you'll get in Italy or Eataly if in Boston. There is a really lovely baccio - like the chocolate and hazelnut candy and the gorgeous - vanilla caramel chocolate and graham cracker. The service is friendly patient and helpful. There are several tables where customers can relax and eat their gelato. The quality of the gelato is far superior than the place across the street for sure. And cheaper too!

Their Oreo gelato was delicious! Imagine an Oreo milkshake but in a creamy gelato consistency. Also came with a complimentary wafer on top!

Good morning y'all from the north! Drove couple hundred miles for Maine to explore everything here. Came across this lil ice cream shop after lobstering with my gals. The ice creams here are done well and it is creamy and not heavy like most tacky ice cream shops, orded the Boston Cream. The service was spectacular with kind staff and a very cozy grandmas house environment. Would come here again if I visited Portland once more!

The best Gelato in Portland! And found a new take on Espresso. Nutella espresso - cup coated with Nutella prior to espresso. Small place, usually a line to get in but it moves fast.

We went there on a Saturday night with our whole family. There was a long line outside but it goes fast. The staff was so friendly and let us try a couple different ones before making the big decision! I had the hazelnut one that was DELICIOUS! I tried the chocolate ones that was super good too and so was the pistachio. All that we tried was just delicious. I highly recommend anyone to give Gorgeous Gelato a try!

I've been to Gorgeous Gelato more times than I can count. Their gelato is by far the best in Portland; whether you opt for something sweet, like I did with the Boston Cream and Oreo, or more tangy sorbet, everything is utterly creamy and never misses. Pictured below is a large, which has more gelato than you could need, for a more than affordable price considering the price and prime location on Fore Street. The baristas are always sweet, and the owner, Donato, is an exceedingly kind man who you can tell takes pride in his business and products. The only downside (which isn't a huge deal but good to know) is that this location is advertised as having free wifi, but they unfortunately do not. They're a longstanding favorite in Portland for a reason!!

This place is so delicious!!!! They have seasonal flavors, most of them are GF and a few are vegan! There is a decent amount of seating inside. Love that they are open late as well.

My boyfriend and I noticed this place on our walk before dinner and knew we had to come back! First off such a cute little name and the owner is a doll! He was so friendly, helpful and extremely passionate about his gelato flavors. Not only does Gorgeous Gelato have gelatos but they also have Italian coffees, espresso, and Italian liquors! Such a nice touch! We decided to split a medium cup of the pana cotta and the gorgeous flavor! Pana cotta was my favorite! Honestly one of the best gelatos I've had outside of Italy! There is a gelato place across the street that we tried and did not enjoy as much! This place is the real deal! Def a must go to when visiting Portland!

OMG That's some of the smoothest vegan Gelato (or any Gelato) I've ever had. I got the cinnamon and the dark chocolate vegan (rice flour base). So freakin good! Pleasant service. Good prices. Clean tables.

The Gelato is exceptional and so is the service! Truly cares about his customers satisfaction and great personality! I am quite sure the gentleman waiting on me was the owner! Give Gorgeous Gelato a try!

My husband and I went out on a date night out of CT and had the opportunity to try out this gelato shop! Everyone there was very kind and friendly. It's a small shop but you can tell the gelato is fresh and made with the best ingredients! Everytime we go to Portland now we look forward to coming back here!

Cannolis are excellent! Wide variety of treats, The service was excellent and kind. This place is very colorful and clean.

So the gelato was good but the customer service was bad. Basically what happened was me and my sister went in to buy some gelatos, salted Caramel to be exact. So we told them and they gave us the wrong flavor of salted caramel, they gave us chocolate salted caramel instead. Anyways after some back and forth my dad came inside to explain the confusion and to ask for an exchange since we didn't take a bite. The lady told us we can get another and when asked what to do with the other gelato, she said we could throw it out. We got another flavor and then she charged us. Anyways my dad tried to explain that he thought this was for the mixup and the fact she gave us the wrong order. The lady kept saying she assumed we were talking about the other one, chocolate salted caramel instead of salted Carmel, which even then she still gave us the wrong order. Then she screamed in his face, "take it! Take it!". normally this would be an understandable reaction but he was talking in a quiet tone. Anyways my dad just left without the gelato. Edit: I understand that the gelatos were labeled but we were still given the wrong order. Which was fine, honest mistake happens all the time, but the response was rude.

AMAZING! We cleaned our cups! There are myriad intricate flavors of gelato and lots of authentic Italian desserts to accompany! We loved the traditional Italian environment. It was an amazing end to our night in the beautiful city of Portland! Go try!!

After our spicy Thai dinner last night, I mentioned to my wife that any "Thing" sweet would be great put out the fire in my mouth. She recommended that instead of Uber'ing back to our hotel, we should walk back and we would probably find something on the way that would work. Low and behold she was correct! We walked by Gorgeous Gelato on Fore St. and the line was out the door. What better endorsement it that? We waited in line and I took notice of all of the flavors and concoctions people were buying. It was eye candy for me. I ended up ordering a 1/2 caramel gelato and 1/2 coconut gelato in a cup with a cookie. I couldnt have been happier. My wife orderd a fudge gelato and she too was a happy camper. Portland, Maine has been one exciting culinary journey. One thing after another is just working. Gorgeous Gelato was part of this odyssey!

Excellent gelato! Their other offerings looked delicious as well but did not get to try them. Great Italian vibe! The hazelnut and pistachio gelato was delicious and the best I have had! Great staff as well. A must try when in Portland.

Great place with lots of yummy choices! You can double up if you want as well. Plus you can taste as many as you want to help make your decision.

So good we went twice on our trip! I didn't have a flavor I didn't like, but I especially loved the pistachio and everyone really liked their special gorgeous flavor. Highly recommend. It's definitely at the center of everything and easy to walk to if you're already around the area. It is a bit of a smaller shop so if you have a large group, it might be hard to accommodate. We didn't have great service the first night, but perhaps we came too close to closing with a lot of people. They limit samples to 2. Put the second time we came, the person helping us was very friendly.

The gelato itself is flavorful. We came here for the whoopie pies though. Id like to give it 3.5 stars because... 1) the selection of flavors is small compared to the other options across the street. Still very flavorful, though. 2) they ask you to be "responsible with your samples." What does that mean? I want to sample whatever I want to make my decision. 3) the line is long. The service is slow. Only 2 people were working when we went around 6:30 on a Monday. One of their shifts was ending, and the two workers were discussing if the one whose shift was over should take out the overflowing trash or not. They needed more workers. The line was super long. The flavors of the gelato are good. I really enjoyed the rocher. But it wasn't worth the wait. And I wanted more choices. Skip the line and go across the street.

Unreal gelato. So flavorful and smooth. I got the blueberry and it was amazing. The owner was super friendly and welcoming and you can tell he truly cares about his customers and serving an excellent product. Cute little shop in a good area. I will be back! Worth a quick stop even for a tiny cup.

Ordered: Small Gelato (~$5): Gorgeous flavor (chocolate, vanilla, caramel) + Oreo flavor with waffle cookie Aya's take: We decided to get some dessert after dinner and found ourselves here. I love that you can get 2 flavors with any size cup. Gorgeous and Oreo flavors really complimented each other well and had that creamy, smooth texture you expect with gelato. Well-made and a pretty popular spot in Portland, ME!