Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream
Ice cream shop · Outer Sunset ·
Creamy gelato with unique Asian-inspired flavors like durian
Creamy gelato with unique Asian-inspired flavors like durian
"SF has its fair share of gelato spots, as well as scoop shops with Asian flavors. But Asian gelato? That's what's happening at this Sunset spot. Their creamy gelato, in flavors like red bean and pandan to coconut and durian, is incredible. If you're torn, go for the black sesame, which has a not-too-sweet nutty taste. This stuff is thick enough to frost a cake—a sign of a scoop done right in our books." - patrick wong, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"After closing last October, and leaving a scoop-shaped hole in our hearts, popular gelato shop Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream has reopened at a new location in the Outer Sunset right by the beach. Expect the same menu of beloved, mostly Asian flavors like lychee, durian, and black sesame. " - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1
"Recently reopened in a new permanent Outer Sunset location at 3886 Noriega Street, this longtime ice cream favorite continues to serve its beloved flavors while its previous spot will become a Golden Boy Pizza location." - Dianne de Guzman
"SF has its fair share of gelato spots, as well as scoop shops with Asian flavors. But Asian gelato? That's what's happening at this Sunset spot. Their creamy gelato, in flavors like red bean and pandan to coconut and durian, is incredible. If you're torn, go for the black sesame, which has a not-too-sweet nutty taste. This stuff is thick enough to frost a cake—a sign of a scoop done right in our books." - patrick wong, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is a well-loved sweet shop known for its smooth and creamy gelato made in Asian flavors such as lychee, pandan, and durian. It served its final scoops on Taraval Street in October 2023 and plans to relocate to 3886 Noriega Street in spring. The shop opened in 1982 and continues to serve Thai tea and black sesame ice cream at its San Jose location." - Lauren Saria
