Piccola Gelateria

The BEST gelato because its made in-house, from scratch with real ingredients without additives, or colors. The taste is out of this world! We tried about 15 flavors and soent about 1.5 hours tasting and tasting! A very friendly owner, clean bathroom and cuze ambiance.

The espresso latte was a creamy, dreamy after-dinner treat. You can really taste the quality and the passion they put into their product.

PICCOLA GELATERIA IS THE REAL DEAL! Ria creates gelato with love, knowledge, and only the purest ingredients! If are buying “gelato” any where else in New Orleans, you are not eating the real deal. Other “gelato” storefronts are serving you Ice cream dressed up as gelato. Piccola Gelateria creates the softest, smoothest, creamiest, yummy goodness! She has dairy-free options that have no right to be called dairy-free. All but the Cookies Black are gluten-free. Take a trip to Italy without leaving New Orleans and visit PICCOLA GELATERIA

My first time having an Affogato. It was delightful. The proprietor also let me sample some gelato since I couldn't decide which affogato to order. Very quaint Cafe and a welcome stop after a several mile walk. This will definitely be a stop any time I am in New Orleans.

We stopped in here on our search for some authentic gelato. We tried a few different flavors such as the stracciatella, amarena cherry, cookies black, and hazelnut. The stracciatella was a little heavy on the chocolate but it was still super smooth and tasted great. The amarena cherry and cookies black were probably my two favorite gelatos as they were very well balanced! It's nice and quaint inside and there is some additional seating outdoors too.

This has to be the best gelato I have ever tried especially the pistachio…. Out of this world, the staff was soo warm and welcoming and even explained where their ingredients come from, would highly recommend

The place is beautiful but my crepe was extremely sweet. Might need to come back and order something else. The berry jelly crepe is for an extremely sweet tooth (which I thought I was). My daughter loved her Nutella crepe and if I am honest her pistachio gelato was to die for! Response to Piccola: - No, I would never request Nutella in my berry crepe. Update 2024 Went back and had a super delicious cherry gelato. Still think the crepes are a bit much. Learned some people ask for half the filling and it was super. I personally didn’t try it! On the other hand the service at Piccola isn’t my cup of tea, just as the response below shows the owners are rude. My daughter’s friend (both 12 yr olds) referred to their gelato as ice cream and the owner had a fit and corrected her and was very inappropriate. I am all up for educating the customer, but I think their customer service would surely benefit from a soft skills refresher. I stick with my 3 Star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved all the flavors we had. The kids loved the Cookies Black (a cookies and cream) and we also really liked the baklava gelato. The sorbets were very good as well! The chocolate sorbet was mind blowing - how was it dairy free and still sooo rich and delicious? A must try. The lemon sorbet was very refreshing.

So yummy! The owner told us all about gelato and her flavors and the origin. So cool!!!!! Ambiance - very calming and plenty of seating! So many flavors and they're delicious!

My Church Life Group met here and I was so happy that we did! I was too full to grab a crepe but man they looked so delicious. I did however, have the toffee gelato and it was divine. Definitely go to this place with an appetite because you'll want to try everything. The owners are total sweethearts that you'll easily want to become friends with after a conversation.

Can't go wrong with the lychee and strawberry flavors if you're craving something more fruity! Not gonna lie, it was delicious! Piccola Gelateria is located on small street tangent of Magazine street so don't miss it! I wish I could've tried other flavors but they don't allow any samples. The cost is a little bit on the pricey side compared to others. Will be back to try other flavors!

PICCOLA GELATERIA IS THE REAL DEAL! Ria creates gelato with love, knowledge, and only the purest ingredients! If are buying "gelato" any where else in New Orleans, you are not eating the real deal. Other "gelato" storefronts are serving you Ice cream dressed up as gelato. Piccola Gelateria creates the softest, smoothest, creamiest, yummy goodness! She has dairy-free options that have no right to be called dairy-free. All but the Cookies Black are gluten-free. Take a trip to Italy without leaving New Orleans and visit PICCOLA GELATERIA

I was lucky enough to get to try Piccola Gelateria at a private event. It was so good that I went back for more. I hadn't heard of them before. But I'll be sure to check out their brick & mortar location one of these days when I'm in the area.

It's so nice to have a gelato shop in that area. It's my go to when I'm not up for the drive to the other side of the city. I recommend the straciatella- it's unique and very good. Lots of stuffed animal bears everywhere.

Good Lord! I haven't had gelato this delicious since I was in Italy. They are the REAL deal!! I got the espresso flavor and the owner said the beans were ground and brewed that morning and then used to make the gelato!! Cute inside seating and cuter outdoor seating with umbrellas. They have non-dairy options and gluten-free options!

The gelato was absolutely amazing, I totally recommend it. Not thrilled with the service. To make a long story short, I confirmed when we ordered that they do not offer samples for tasting, which is fine. When the proprietor was getting our order and asked me a question about a flavor, I didn't really hear or understand what she was talking about because she literally just told me 30 seconds ago a hard no to samples. I think I said that the flavor wasn't my first choice (but really with gelato no flavor can be bad, especially from here, everything was outstanding). And instead of just leaving it at that, she said well I was gonna give you a sample of it but since you said that I'm not going to give it to you anymore. So, that was that!

I have never tasted anything as wonderful as the gelato from Piccola Gelateria! Made in house from all natural ingredients. It was heaven! The service was wonderful and the shop is welcoming and lovely.

Came across this Gelateria on Magazine Street and decided to give it a try. The lychee and strawberry gelato and chocolate and hazelnut gelatos were delicious, but it is on the pricey side. Especially when they don't offer any tasting. Spent about $18 for 2 orders of 2 scoops of ice cream. Other than that, the ice cream was delicious, and was recommended by the locals so it has to be great!

Cute place, friendly owner, and the best authentic Italian gelato I've ever had! It was sooo creamy and delicious. We ordered multiple small cups, since they don't do samples. That's right, no samples. Once you taste it, you'll understand, it's gold. Definitely will be back again someday.

I'm lowkey obsessed with this place. I've already been in 4 or 5 times. Even dragged a friend there to buy him an ice cream as a thank you for helping me move. So pleased to live nearby. I love that they always have a respectable selection of non-dairy flavors. Most places will have maybe 2 or 3 at most, but they always have at least 4, and they've all been amazing so far. My favorites have been the coconut and lychee... *chefs kiss.* The woman who runs the place is very kind, and seems to take real pride in her product. It's a cozy spot to have a rest, and they have outdoor seating with umbrellas too.

This gelateria makes Gelato from scratch and th result is smooth a flavorful. This place serves the best gelato that I've had anywhere. The owner is a delightful person to speak to. This place is clean and convivial. My wife come here for therapeutic breaks or order in bulk for serving guests at home. One of my favorite spots in New Orkeans. You owe yourself the pleasure to visit and enjoy a gelato! It's a block off the Magazine boutique shopping and restaurant corridor.

I can't believe I haven't left a review for this place after coming here for nearly 5 years! I first discovered this spot when they were off of feret street. I love all of the flavors and crepes that they offer. Weekly they change the flavors and they also say what is gluten free and what is not. I absolutely love the owners, so so nice and they have remembered me since day 1. Now that they are on magazine street I have still remained faithful. Even my 3 year old is obsessed! He is also obsessed with the stuff bears that they have in the store. Such a cute little touch! If you're looking for fresh gelato this is your spot! This is your sign to come check them out. All I have to say is yum!

Cute little gelato shop! You can tell everything is made in-house! So many sorbet flavors, great for those gluten and dairy free people. Service was very friendly and quick.

This place is truly artisan gelato and is worth every penny! The lady at the counter went through her schpeal about no samples and everything is all natural. I'm usually quite hesitant since everyone is gonna have pride in their service, but this lady wasn't wrong. This lady is a master of her craft and truly uses ingredients that are of highest quality. While I can't vouch for the entire menu, I feel confident that you could pick anything and it will be amazing. I'd say follow your gut instinct and expect to have the specified flavor to the max! I went for hazelnut and caramelized fig and it was all amazing. The hazelnut felt like I was eating a barrel of hazelnuts! She used huge hunks of fig and I could really sink my teeth into them.

This place is the stuff dreams are made of. I can't even recall the number of people I have told about this place that have fell head over heels for it. Ria, the owner, is the sweetest lady ever. And her husband, Ross, makes the magic in the back. I've done some secret mystery shopping in my day, so I will always have a soft spot for businesses that have exceptional customer service. Indeed, I know that the Michelin guide doesn't award stars to dessert shops - but I am thinking about writing the Inspectors a note to make an exception for this dynamic duo. :)

The old is new again at Piccola; they packed up and moved their space-age-looking gelato equipment to a new shop. The quality hasn't diminished, which is to say it's sky-high. Their gelato flavors rotate, and on this visit I got a crepe topped with saffron white chocolate gelato, which was utterly mesmerizing. But I've tried most of the other regular ones, and you can't go wrong. The smooth, pure flavor stands above most other gelato I've had. The crepes are quite splendid as well, dusted with sugar and delicate and crisp. Sadly, the magnificent and ludicrously indulgent gelato po-boys I've photographed are no longer on the menu. Until they come back, I think I'm good with the other options.

I have been hearing about Piccola for such a long time from my friends and I was so excited to finally try this place out! The owners here were absolutely amazing and such kind people. They most recently moved to Magazine Street. There are so many options to order from the menu including all of the several types of gelato, crepes, and Affogato. I had a medium size gelato and tried both the Stracciatella and the Thai Tea flavors. Definitely adding Piccola to one of my new go to dessert places and completely agree with what my friends were telling me about this place!

Love this gelato spot! They have 6 vegan flavors and enjoyed the chocolate. It was incredibly delicious and the best gelato in New Orleans! I'd eat it every night if possible.

This place is amazing. It is an absolute must if you are in the neighborhood. It's tucked off of Magazine St but it's worth the hunt. The staff are super knowledgeable. Definitely bringing all of my out of town guests here to beat the heat this summer.

Fantastic spot for the best gelato in NOLA. Hands down. I love all the flavors but the cherry cheesecake I had recently is my new top favorite!!! The owners are kind and engaging. They'll become your new friends before you know it. If you're looking for something savory they make delicious crepes (savory and sweet) that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner. And if you've got a special occasion they make gelato cakes that will put any and all ice cream cakes you've had to shame!

Had a chance to check this out. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I ordered the hazelnut gelato in a cup. It was really tasty. I enjoyed trying this as I normally don't have gelato.

The expresso gelato is to die for!!!! The owner is the sweetest authentic woman. I will definitely make this one of my regular places!!

What's your flavor? My chocolate cup of gelato... Everything exploded with flavor & texture. PG is THE BEST date night "sweet-something" in New Orleans. Or for any other sweet-tooth reason. My dog loved the ambiance outside so much, he ran off with one of their chairs. Fortunately the NOPD detained him before crossing Magazine St. Booked him on scratching the paint off and attempted aggravated theft of a barstool.

Have had Piccola many times at their old location on Freret, but recently caught them at their new location off Magazine. Always great quality gelato with a wide selection of unique flavors. They no longer offer samples though, which I think is a shame, since most ice cream places in the city will let you sample. But you generally can't go wrong w any flavor and they're all pretty tasty. I've never tried their crepes or coffee but I imagine they're good too. Slightly pricey but, like I said, it's quality gelato.

We stumbled upon Piccola Gelateria while visiting and it was the best decision we made the entire trip. Each member of the family tried a different flavor and one was more magical than the next. Ria, the owner was the absolute loveliest and when I shared that this was the best pistachio gelato I've had outside of Italy, she kindly shared that it's made with imported Sicilian pistachios and thoughtfully and freshly made in an authentic Italian process. Do yourselves a favor and stop by and see Ria, you'll not be disappointed.

Great ice cream - but local white customers get the same ice cream for half the cost of visiting brown tourists.

I've had Piccola on my short list for awhile. Friends in town and a planned long walk down Magazine from Audubon Park to the Garden District, provided the perfect opportunity. Best gelato in town, served by the friendliest shopkeepers. Ria knows her gelato and is happy to share. I leaned a few things about how to identify "real" gelato from the fake stuff many shops pass off as gelato. (Authentic gelato is made with milk, not cream and is stored 5-10 degrees warmer than ice cream). It took me a minute to find the entry, as it's not not on Magazine, as the address would indicate, but around the corner on Jena Street. We entered the spotlessly clean shop and were immediately greeted by Ria. She introduced us to the bears (see pic), explained the large variety of flavors, and even offered a sample of a couple, while explaining that this wouldn't be possible if they were busy. I opted for the Thai tea, which tasted exactly like the Thai iced tea at my favorite Thai restaurant. Makes sense after I learned that Piccola provided gelato to Banana Blossom as well as several other top restaurants in town. My dining partner had the king cake gelato, which has an entire king cake folded into the recipe. Bottom line, perfect gelato in the perfect setting!

Love the new locale! While the address is on Magazine, the shop is in the back of the building on Jena. Since they are on ground level now, there are no accessibility issues and if you have someone with mobility challenges they can go right in. The gelato is as delicious as ever. Parking on this stretch of Magazine isn't too difficult in the evening. That dark chocolate is still my favorite and I always say I'll save some for when I get home and then end up eating the whole thing!

I was in the area picking up some pies when I decided I might as well stop in. They had been on my list, so why not? Well, I wish I had gone at a time when I didn't already have dinner planned because they also have coffee, crepes, flatbreads, and croissants. Next time. I did get some gelato though. I picked what seemed like the two most unusual flavors: banana salted caramel and carmelized fig. The flavors were legit - strong banana and fig presence - and the fig gelato even had bits of skin, a testament to its craft nature. Of the two, the banana was my favorite, and it wade me wonder why banana gelato/ice cream isn't more common. My two scoops were $6 though, so even if I lived closer it's probably not something I'd get regularly. There were a couple of skinny 4-seater tables and two 2-seater tables outside. The restaurant feels clean and nice, and overall it's a good stop for a treat.

The gelato was outstanding. You could tell it had all fresh ingredients. We had the salted almond, the mango and the vanilla bean. I also tried a cappuccino which was great as well. The service was more than excellent! The store was cute and quaint, loved the look. Definitely recommend.

My friend has raved about this place. I was finally able to go and this will definitely not be the last time! This by far was the best gelato I've never had! I can't do much dairy but I saw there was dairy free options and was a tad skeptical. I was shocked how perfect the texture and flavor was. I tasted my friends regular options and mine was just as good! They make theirs fresh and you can tell the owners are passionate about what they do. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Piccola Gelateria in NOLA truly transports you straight to Italy with its impeccable and authentic gelato. Each scoop bursts with rich, genuine flavor, reminiscent of Italian streets and their famed gelato stands. The consistency is perfection, and the variety is impressive. It's easily the best gelato I've tasted outside of Italy. A 5-star treat for anyone craving an authentic European dessert experience in the heart of New Orleans.

Authentic gelato - classic and bold, yet simple flavors. It is as dependable a gelateria as one would find in Florence or Rome, or in any one of the several Mediterranean countries that do gelato justice. In a city that is used to massive meal portions and overwhelming cream/butter/dairy, this gelateria is a welcome afternoon/evening escape with simple ingredients and European-sized portions. Some people complain about the service. If you are expecting a sample-them-all ice cream chain you came to the wrong establishment. Nor is this a place where your child should be licking the display case glass or running wild. This is a European experience - excellent product and prompt service. Very direct and to the point. I don't go there for warm fuzzies. I go there because the gelato is outstanding. The owner happens to be Bosnian, and she scoops for every customer the fruits of her own creativity very attentively. I love the chocolate, the hazelnut, the pistachio. Hvala ti!

Delicious flavors and superior quality Owners are there and welcoming Welcoming ambiance

Simply THE best. That's it - look no further- And you MUST try the pistachio . Ria & Ross are the most gracious business owner. We LOVE them.

OMG! So in love with Piccola Gelateria!! Love that they moved to Magazine St (in our neighborhood) and love the special customer service from Rita today!! Technically they soft open tomorrow but Rita saw me and my three kids walking home from school and offered us a special treat!! The location is precious and in a great neighborhood filled with kids. We had the Oreo flavor for the kids and I treated myself to Pistachio. Both were delicious and amazing!!! Rita told me all about the menu since it was our first visit. Can't wait to pop back by for Crepes and coffee!! She said hours will be 8am to 8pm. Soft opening tomorrow at 4pm and Grand Opening Saturday at 2pm. Spread the word and be sure to give them some love in their brand new location. My only watch out is my waistline and kids that will now ask for Gelato on every walk home from school. LOL! :)

The server behind the counter was very knowledgeable in all things gelato. Very kind as well. It was quiet and relaxing , so we got to enjoy our gelato in peace. Best gelato I've had in a while. We had the stratchella and coconut flavors, very delicious.

Always always friendly service. Always always delicious gelato. I usually get my favorite chocolate but this time I tried a new one with caramel and oh my it may become my new favorite. Love this new location!

Ok this family does gelato right! We live two blocks away so we can drop in anytime but I promise I would drive 45 min to get to this gelato. Service is always top notch. The owners are always there and they offer great suggestions every time. My 13 yr old son is obsessed with stracchiatella and I like to try a new flavor every time. I had the coconut last night and it was a 10 out of 10. We like to grab 2 or 3 pints to bring to dinner parties and it is always a hit! We also like their crepes - they have savory and sweet! You should definitely add this place to your regular visits for dessert we love it! I enthusiastically recommend it.

The pistachio gelato is stupid good. Very decadent and rich - I could only have a small amount but that isn't a bad thing. Meant I didn't feel guilty about the calories after

Gelato at Piccola - way better than Italian SODA If the cream gets in your eyes, you'll get Gelato-GLAUCOMA If it was a tanning bed I'd get Gelato-CARCINOMA If an alien owned it, it'd be a Gelato-ANAL PROBER The Knack wrote a song about it: MY GELATO SHARONA If they made clothing then I'd wear a Gelato TOGA They should talk about it exhaustively on GelatOPRAH Come and witness this, or my name isn't Gelato JEHOVAH I wanna eat it endlessly til I'm in a Gelato COMA If I eat too many, need to do some hot Gelato YOGA I wanna go to College just to get a Gelato DIPLOMA There's no Gelato in New Orleans as good as PICCOLA Beloved on Sesame Street, especially by Gelato GROVER Ate so much Gelato, caused a Gelato HEMATOMA I'm seduced by Piccola, call them Gelato CASANOVA I'm so turned on by Piccola, I've got a Gelato BONER WHATTTTTTTTTT Piccola. Enough to make me picc up a Piccola and learn how to Piccola at the strings. Really great gelato in New Orleans that we found to be absolutely delicious. It's not cheap but it's not too expensive and it's definitely delicious. It's located in a neighbourhood that we wouldn't usually go to and that tourists wouldn't usually go to, located pretty damn far away from the French Quarter. But it's nice to have something so awesome in this neighbourhood. We talked to the woman working here and she was friendly, and proud of her products. The decor is wonderful as well, with a bear outside which Barbie really loved. As did I. This is like the real New Orleans, the Big Easy of the locals, not of the tourists, and it's mostly locals that come here. And it's definitely a somewhat fancy area in some regards. I definitely think Barbie is a big fan. And on that note, it's time for one more rappppp! They should open up around the world and go Gelato GLOBAL They could start in the Prairies with Gelato DAKOTA And also up in Canada, Gelato MANITOBA If they open up in Venice, it's Gelato GONDOLA And the town that used to be in Spain, Gelato BARCELONA In the newly independent country Gelato CATALONIA If they open up in Mexico, I'll say Gelato HOLA If they move to San Diego, it should be Gelato LA JOLLA If Columbus liked it, it's Gelato HISPANIOLA If it's radioactive, it's Gelato CHERNOBYL Wait how does that rhyme Okay anyway If this Gelato's Othello, I'll be DESDEMONA If your snake likes Gelato, bring it here to PICCOLA And if your gf doesn't like it, Gelato DISOWN HER And if you don't like it, I don't care one GELATO-IOTA They didn't have it in the World Wars, no wonder it was FUBAR If my teeth rot from this gelato, I'll get a new MOLAR If they shut down, I'll break in with a Gelato CROWBAR If this gelato was a woman, I'd want to DISROBE HER If she turned out to have boy parts, I'd want to Gelato BLOW HER Trust me, get to The Big Easy, and get Gelato from PICCOLA WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

This is not an all vegan establishment. There are a few vegan options and they are referred to as sorbetto. I got a latte with soy milk, coconut, chocolate, mango, and strawberry. Latte - Espresso poured over milk. No sweetener. I got it like that to accompany my coconut & chocolate scoops. Coconut - It's rich, but not creamy where you get tired after a few spoons. Definitely has that coconuty taste with the texture of the flakes in it. It's not overly sweet. Chocolate - This is very rich and it is on the more bitter side. I absolutely adore this flavor. If you're a dark chocolate fan then you should definitely try this. Mango - It has the right authentic mango flavor. Not icy like sorbet and not creamy like ice cream. Very refreshing on a hot New Orleans afternoon. Strawberry - This is the lightest and "iciest" of all 4. Not that any of them is icy by any means. It isn't as strongly flavored as the others. Also a good choice for a hot day. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for gelato to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike.

Omg the gelato was so good and authentic! And the Nutella crepe was so much better than Italy(I know). Definitely come here if your around this area!!!

The product is good. Not too sweet, good quality. But the guy who runs the place is what compelled me to come on here. He is a not a nice or friendly person and I will leave it at that. I actually turned to my husband after we ordered and said we are never coming back. And it wasn't just my interaction with him, it's how I also saw him interact with others. I won't go into too much detail because he likes to come on here and chastise people. Hence why I put a 4 star review instead of a 3 star. 3 stars or less seems to irritate him enough to reply with an abrasive rebuttal. Contrary to what he may believe, or what his attitude suggests, he is not entitled to repeat business or high reviews every time someone walks into his store - those things are earned.

Went with my partner and we had no intention of coming in to get anything considering it was 3 mins before closing. But the owner who was loading stuff in the car for the evening said, "if you want something you better order it now" instead of, "get the heck out we're closing" or something. Very very sweet of them and made our evening. We bought a pint to go to make their evenings worth and I was really really excited to get the mango and guava sorbet. It was DELICIOUS. That evening we had desserts from La Petit Grocery and they made stuff in house. I must say, the craftsmanship of both were amazing but to have an amazing gelato store stack up to a fine dining restaurant is wild. Def recommend. The owners are nice, decor is cute, and the gelato and sorbets are amazing.

Mama Mia do I love me some Gelato! After Sucre went South I scoured the city to replace my love. Friends brought me here after a Yelpy gals get together. Can I just say, this is the creamiest Gelato and I am in love with all the flavors. Family Owned and operated. The last time that I was in, they were about to close for a few weeks to go on vacation, so I grabbed up a few pints to take home. The day before they close you can really get some great deals on "to go" pints. I also heard him taking to a gal about their Gelato cakes. OMG OMG I want a gelato cake for my birthday! or mother's day, easter, mardi gras (they offer a delicious King Cake flavor) shoot, I want a cake for flag day! treat yourself and stop in for a scoop, you'll thank me!

Without a doubt the best gelato in the Greater New Orleans area! Unbelievably delicious. Try them all, but especially the pistachio.

WOW! This is my favorite Gelateria in town, if not my favorite DESSERT place in all of New Orleans!!! The gelato is so fresh & yummy, it's phenomenal; but the kind & informative lady who runs the place -- she is truly a gem that makes the establishment EXCEPTIONAL!