Mokambo Artisan Ice Cream Shop

Definitely the best gelato in the world! If you love ice cream or gelato, you should make your way to Ruvo and taste this gelato! I respect Giulana who makes the gelato everyday with love and tradition from 1840. I respect her love and experience and you can taste this experience for sure in every bite. Uses high quality materials, makes big portions and the best taste... We watched the documentary from YouTube and wanted to give it a shot, totally higher than our expectations. Recommended for all ice cream lovers. This place is like the Mecca of Gelato I would say!

We would like to thank the very pleasant owners of the Mocambo ice cream parlor, Guliana and Vincenzo, for the original experience - making honest, traditional ice cream. The premises, equipment and form of the lesson are authentic. They use only high-quality ingredients, no powdered semi-finished products. When you add to this the owners' many years of experience and ambition, the result cannot be other than perfect ice cream! We definitely recommend visiting to anyone who wants an exceptional experience. We also wish the owners many satisfied guests. Rasťo & Eva, Slovakia

Stop here!!! You will not regret it. Definitely the best pistachio gelato I’ve ever had and best gelato period. The woman who is the 4th generation of owners is so helpful and sweet. She is so knowledgeable about her product and tells you where each ingredient comes from. It also feels great to support a small business instead of a chain of gelato places. Highly recommend!

Amazing experience of buying and tasting gelato. Very knowledgeable staff eager to share everything about origin of all ingredients. Gelato itself is completely different from anything we had until today. Well worth a visit, we will certainly be back.

Mokambo Gelateria is simply a marvel for the senses. This is no doubt the most pure, artisanal gelato in all of Italy and the world. I highly commend Giuliana for the wonderful degustation she held for my family and me. We were stunned by the beautiful old-world aesthetics of the gelateria, the aromas of cacao beans and Giuliana's story of each handcrafted gelato. But nothing prepared us for the unbelievable taste. Other inferior gelato will taste more and more bland as you eat it as the coldness numbs your taste buds and is unable to detect the weaker flavour profiles. But with Mokambo's recipes, the intensity of flavour reignites with each mouthful right until the last drop of gelato. It is evident that this can only be achieved with the highest quality of local and international ingredients, absolute control over their production processes, along with a love and passion that Giuliana and her family exude. If anyone is serious about gelato or food in general, Mokambo Gelateria has to be on your bucket list. Grazie Mokambo Gelateria! From Andrew, Maryanne, Roberto and Tanina

This unassuming storefront is home to some of the tastiest gelato I've ever tasted. The small shop area has information highlighting the quality of the ingredients and their sources. The person serving our gelato warmly engaged us and created the whipped cream fresh. The toppings complement the unique flavors and I look forward to our next visit to try more flavors!

We drove two hours and made a special stop in this town just to try it, and it was absolutely worth it. We half-expected an old, overrated shop clinging to its past fame, but instead we found something extraordinary: this is gelato at a whole new level, like the haute couture of frozen desserts. The taste, the quality of the ingredients, the flavors — it’s simply another league. This gelato shop is truly one of a kind — there’s a gelato, and then there’s the Mokambo gelato. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the best in the world. We even had the honor of chatting with Giuliana, the owner, who was so kind to share her time and tell us about her process and passion. An unforgettable experience — if you love gelato, this is a must stop whenever you are in Italy!

Probably one of the best gelato I’ve ever had. We tried 3/6 flavors and all were delicious. Favorite combination was pistachio and vanilla. Produced in the traditional way and served with charm. Thanks for the experience!

This is my first and only Yelp review. I can't say enough about my visit to Mokambo. As a chef and gelatiere myself, I always set the bar low, but there is no bar for something you've never had before. Their craft, art, gelato is truly and completely their own world and therefore this is the only place in the world to have these delights. I opted for the blind experience and was blown away. Flavors that were familiar mingled with dimensions I never encountered and some ingredients, although I thought I knew, were completely new to me. Partly because either I had never had such quality ingredients or ones with the uniqueness cultivated in each's correlating terroir. The care they take in highlighting those most special of ingredients, balancing and complementing them is masterful. What we like to eat is a matter of personal taste and I believe saying any food is 'The best' only means it's your favorite. Whether or not you think their gelato is 'The best' is irrelevant. It is inimitable. Amazing. A one of a kind experience that you can only have in Ruvo di Puglia. If you are even slightly interested or find yourself close enough to go, don't hesitate to. You'll be welcomed warmly and leave with a new perspective on what gelato/ice cream can be.

It's impossible to truly describe how amazing the gelato produced in this family owned and ran shop is, you really must try it out for yourself. We made the journey from Bari to Ruvo di Puglia to do just that, and we did not hold back, we had all of the flavors available (eight) and then my husband had some seconds. The gelato making process here is truly artisanal, handmade in house, using only the necessary quality ingredients (no fillers) and because of this the quantity made daily and the flavors available at any given point are limited. All of the flavors were outstanding but the one that made me smile the most was their Malaga flavor which is an old recipe from back in the 60s and 70s that has a a subtle and well balanced hint of liqueur. Giuliana, who along with her uncle, is the main gelato artisan was so kind and gracious taking the time to explain and relate her family's story as well as the process behind making this very special gelato (which we so happily indulged in) a true labour of love.

I travel from Chicago to taste ,One of the best gelato in the world finest ingredients from 1840 family run saffron from Iran and unforgettable experience Nicola Tony from Chicago

This gelato is worthy of a pilgrimage!!!! I traveled all the way from Texas to experience Mokambo Gelateria and would do it again in a heartbeat. No one else in the world is producing gelato the way they do at Mokambo, using their family recipe from 1840. There are only 4 ingredients in each flavor, and those ingredients are the best of the best sourced from all over the world! Upon entering the gelateria, you can see and smell the ingredients all over the shop. Guiliana will take you through the flavors and where all of the ingredients come from, so you can truly appreciate the magic of the gelato you are tasting. Every order is served with special toppings, panna, and a wine soaked cherry. I am a lifelong connoisseur of all frozen treats, and this gelato is easily the best I have ever had. Every bite is heaven. Guiliana, Vincenzo, and their uncle Franco provide excellent customer service and will make sure that you have the best experience in their shop. They are so passionate about REAL gelato at Mokambo, and you will be too once you try it for yourself. Make a trip to Ruvo just for this gelato - you won't regret it!