Ragusa Es Italia

A legendary and historical ice cream spot in Jakarta. Based on modern standards might not be the best ice cream one can have but I guess in the 1930s it was considered the best in town. And people keep coming here for the historical aspects.

I’ve been buying this ice cream quite often, not every day, but maybe twice a year. The taste hasn’t changed over the years. I discovered this place back in 2015 when I was studying in college. You can choose from several ice cream variants, but the recommended one is the spaghetti ice cream, which has a rich vanilla flavor and toppings full of nuts and dried fruits. Totally recommend to buy this ice cream when you visit Jakarta😋

I tried the ice cream twice, weekdays and weekends. The difference is the chair serves more simply on the weekend, but overall is the same. The ice cream tastes good, you can't compare it with the famous or branded ice cream in the market. They kept the authenticity of the vibes and the tools to make spaghetti ice cream, not too sweet but it's nice to me. You can read or find the pics of their history around the room place.

This is a must-visit ice cream restaurant in town. This Italian ice cream restaurant was originally owned by the Ragusa family. The ice cream flavors are dominated by Italian ice cream, and they also have a special menu item, ice cream spaghetti, which is highly recommended to try. The atmosphere of this restaurant takes you back in time with photos of the restaurant's history.

38 years, and my 1st time trying this Ice Cream. The taste very good, with classic toppings and style.

It's quite fascinating that the joint keeps its vintage ambient over the years. Last time I went was a decade or so and it hasn't changed even a bit in a good way. The perimeter feels comfortable to walk around if you put aside some minor "urban vibes". The menu and the ice cream itself is just as charming as it is. Ordered a banana split and instead of a scoop with banana I got a banana (big chunk of it) with a scoop of neapolitan! Definitely worth the price for its servings and ambient alone.

I went to Ragusa Es Italia with a friend who wanted to try this legendary ice cream spot he found online. We decided to go for their famous spaghetti ice cream. To be honest, we both felt it tasted like regular ice cream—good, but nothing extraordinary—and a bit on the pricey side. My friend even said the ice cream in his home country is better, and honestly, I can name a few places in Jakarta that serve better ice cream too. But here’s the thing: coming to Ragusa isn’t just about the ice cream itself. It’s about the history. This shop has been around for more than 50 years and is still standing strong, carrying stories from generation to generation. That’s what makes it special (only this) xixi. So while the ice cream might not be the best in town, the experience of sitting in such a classic place and soaking in its old-school charm was definitely worth it. Still a good visit overall, especially if you’re curious about Jakarta’s culinary history. cheers.

Nothing special about this ice cream. It tastes bland, like just water. Overrated and overpriced ice cream, not worth it. Definitely won't come back again.