Pinolo Gelato
Ice cream shop · Richmond ·
Artisanal gelato & sorbetto, Italian-style, with local fruit
Artisanal gelato & sorbetto, Italian-style, with local fruit
"Owner Sandro Paolini hails from Pisa and seems to have a story for each scoop in the case: He’s often recreating classic Italian dishes in gelato form or collecting spruce tips from nearby forests or picking figs to make his own jam. Although flavors are limited and portions are smaller than most ice cream shops, each scoop packs an incredibly flavorful punch; knockout nut flavors like hazelnut and pistachio particularly shine for year-round options, but the seasonal flavors here are usually the must-orders." - Michelle Lopez
"Recommended as a dessert stop to finish neighborhood nights—an example of the sweet options that conclude many Portland dining days." - Dianne de Guzman
"Portland’s famous Salt & Straw serves its outside-the-box flavors like pear and blue cheese on Southeast Division, but the lines can be brutal. Skip the wait — or at least dramatically decrease it — by heading to this artful gelateria, with flavors like Sicilian pistachio, rich and buttery hazelnut, and fior de latte, the creamy “flower of milk.” Rotating dairy-free sorbets change with the season including a bright, citrusy tangerine." - Zoe Baillargeon
"Come mid-summer, I note that Pinolo Gelato’s owner Sandro Paolini sources Topaz Farm marionberries to make agreste, a seasonal gelato flavor that blends the berries with creamy ricotta and herbaceous rosemary." - Janey Wong
"I love how gelato maestro Sandro Paolini at Pinolo works his magic on local fruit: this month Topaz Farm marionberries are married with fresh ricotta and rosemary into a mind-numbingly delicious flavor called agreste, and Paolini truly harnesses the essence of fruit and makes it shine." - Janey Wong