Rivareno Gelato

This is a must-go place. We went without any recommendations, and it turned out to be perfect. The chance to taste the flavors while being so well taken care of by the staff made the experience even better. The gelato is amazing. I was originally going to order the typical flavors you see everywhere, but I ended up choosing gianduja with pistachio, a combination they fully recommended—and it did not disappoint.

Everything here feels incredibly fresh, from the gelato to the experience itself. The tiramisu gelato was rich, creamy, and clearly made with care, and the Verona hot chocolate is hands down some of the best I’ve had in New York — deep, chocolatey, and comforting without being too sweet. The service was warm and genuine, and it was a joy talking with the people behind the counter. A real SoHo gem that’s about quality, freshness, and passion.

I stopped by Rivareno Gelato after hearing so many people rave about it, and while I can say the gelato itself is definitely good, the overall experience left me feeling underwhelmed. Let’s start with the positives the gelato has that creamy, authentic texture you expect from a high quality shop. The flavors are rich and smooth, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. I tried a couple of different flavors, and each one had a depth of taste that was satisfying without being overly sweet. From a product standpoint alone, it’s hard to argue against the fact that the gelato is well made. That being said, there are two major downsides that really take away from the experience: price and wait time. The portion sizes are shockingly small for how much you’re paying. I get that this is supposed to be a premium gelato shop, but the value just isn’t there. You walk away with a cup that feels more like a sample than an actual serving, and when you compare it to other gelato spots in the city that give you more generous portions for a lower price, it feels frustrating. On top of that, the line is long, and it moves slowly. Part of that comes from how popular the shop has become, but when you combine a lengthy wait with expensive prices and small servings, it starts to feel like you’re paying more for the hype than the actual product. Overall, I’d say Rivareno Gelato is worth trying once if you want to see what the buzz is about and taste the quality for yourself. The gelato is undeniably good, but between the long line and the high price for such small portions, it’s not a place I’d go out of my way to visit again.

Really tasty, creamy gelato. You can tell it wasn’t frozen and the amount of variation and types of variations I don’t see anywhere else, if there’s no line they let you taste an unlimited amount of flavors. The swelling point from me is they venture further out in terms of their sorbet flavors. Raspberry, lemon and mango can get old.

After visiting the one in Milan, we were excited to visit the nyc location. And they did not disappoint! Their hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows was a really nice option in 36 degree weather. But of course, gelato always hits the spot. The staff did a great job at being polite and helpful (even letting us sample a couple of flavors) but keeping things moving, really appreciated since it got really busy for a bit.

Excellent gelato with indoor and outdoor seating. The extra dark chocolate and regular dark chocolate were amazing. They also have hot chocolate.

Rivareno Gelato is one of my favorite gelato spots in NYC! Every flavor I tried was smooth, rich, and so flavorful. I especially loved the Cioccolato Extra Fondente, Contessa, and Gianduia, all super creamy and satisfying. The fruit sorbets like Passion Fruit, Limone, and Lampone were also fresh and refreshing without being too sweet. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Can’t wait to go back and try more!

The server was rude and not friendly. I wasn’t greeted and the environment wasn’t welcoming at all. There was no line and it wasn’t busy AT ALL. The server acted like she was doing me a big favor by taking my order. I was shocked at how rude she was. Just staring me down? It was crazy but I held my tongue. Menu wise, the hot chocolate was ok but definitely overrated by TikTok reviews. Gelato was way better. Still overpriced but pretty much expected from anywhere in NYC.

I'm ASTOUNDED at the quality of this gelato, this place will ruin you for gelato for the rest of your life. Once you get gelato here you will not be able to eat others The pistachio and gianduia combo is the elite order. The prices are not cheap, but I came here 3 days in a row on a recent trip if that shoes how much this place is truly so so so so unique.

Definitely an upgrade for the gelato scene in NYC! Fantastic flavors and most importantly the texture is perfect ! Real fun place for a quick stop in soho . Excellent service - obviously , letting you try the flavors . Highly recommended !!!!! Definitely a destination!!!!

One of the best gelato places I've been to in NYC and they have the best service. They were welcoming and kind. They were patient and let us try a few flavors. From my understanding, they are one of the few ice cream makers that make the gelato on site. I really enjoyed their crema (custard, that was surprisingly yellow hue) and the pumpkin spice flavors. I also had the dark chocolate and nocciola (hazelnut) which were a bit too thick for me. The shop has a minimal and clean vibe. The cups are small, but probably intentionally because they really fill them. They're a bit pricey, but I think the quality is really good and it's a good treat to have every once and a while.

Yay they finally have the tiramisu Gelato!! Went to try it right away! And I loved it! 10/10 for the tiramisu Gelato!!!

Overall: C // 3 stars New gelato shop open in SoHo with an intriguing menu featuring unique flavors like Lychee and Banana Coffee. Unfortunately, I found their gelato to be quite light in flavor, and could benefit from using more fruit or fruit that is more in season, especially for the price tag hovering around $10. Food: E Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Two words - Liquid gold. Tried a bunch of gelato spots in the city and a few in Rome, but Rivareno, straight from Italy, is out of this world. After sampling a few flavors to get the best combo, I gave up and just made a choice. Everything sampled was just too good so I knew, I need to return again and again to really do myself full justice here. The staff was friendly and did great recommending flavors based on our taste preferences. What I ended up with was a combo of two flavors: - CREMINO DARK - all caps because this was hands-down, the best I have ever had. This had notes of pistachios, hazelnut and a base of dark chocolate. Silky and outrageously good! - Yogurt- tarty and refreshing to complement my hero flavor and it did great as a side kick!! 10/10 gelato

I've been waiting for an opportunity to try the gelato at Rivareno, and finally got my chance after a doctor's appointment in Soho. Rivareno prides themselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients with no artificial flavors, and they make their gelato on site daily! I went shortly after they opened on a Monday and had the whole place to myself. Since nobody else was there, I was able to try a few flavors and settled on two of their specialty flavors - Cremino Rivareno and Cremino Dark. The gelato was truly creamy without a hint of ice. At almost $10 for the smallest cup size (up to 2 flavors), it's not inexpensive, but you can genuinely taste the difference in quality.

Yummy but nothing special and overpriced. The NY cheesecake flavor is really delicious though. Went to try the pumpkin and ended up loving the cheesecake more. Service was very kind though and no line on a Saturday afternoon.

Delicious - dare I say the best gelato in NYC?! Yes! Geeat selection of flavors to choose from, all fresh and very flavorful. Try their seasonal flavors too.

The gelato here is super cream. I enjoy the matcha one. But I realized that I do not like real gelato. Way too creamy for me. But for anyone else looking for a good gelato place. This is the place to go.

P - is for the Pleasant lady behind the counter letting me try whatever I wanted. I - is for ICE cream? No. WTF. Gelato! S - is for Stephanie, she loves it. Also, sweet sweet Stracciatella ! T - is for TRY it all, especially the GianDuia. A - is for Authentic. C - is for the subway train to get here (Also, E). H - is for Help!! I need this sweet spot to be closer. I - is for Insanely good Pistachio! No filler, no fake, just rich creamy goodness. Can you tell its my favorite? O - is for OHHH MY GOD you need to check this place out. I think you know what gelato to get. See you there !

I'm so excited to try this gelato shop after seeing the posts on instagram. I know it's a legit Italian gelato because there's no display of mountains of gelato. All of them are in closed metal containers. Flavors are displayed on te wall. I sampled the pistachio and it's amazing. You can taste that it's from fresh pistachios, as if you are eating them. I wanted to try the Bacio, the girl who helped me gave me a look as if I had ten heads. I repeated my self again a couple of times in a slow motion but she still gave me a blank look. I almost walked out from the store disappointed from such treatment, but I already traveled from Philly to try it. Fortunately another staff told me that they are still making it. Definitely need more training on product knowledge and customer service. I picked coffee. As a coffee lover, I'm giving a thumbs up. Not a weak coffee flavor and enhanced with chocolate chips. The gelato s so silky and smooth when you scoop it. Love it. The store is clean and bright with some seatings.

Italian gelato following late lunch of party of two was a very sweet ending for day's end for my birthday 2025 celebration. Customer service is very attentive and on point. I requested for two flavors in two respective small cups that was similar to vanilla and Nutella and got exactly as I wished. I wanted to thank my server for his recommendations, whom I think his name is William, but he quickly sprinted to the next customer queueing the line waiting to order. Seating is very limited and "first come, first served" basis with the added long line spewing outdoors during the hot and humid summer months. The server pack the cup overflowing more than one standard scoop where the ice cream is spilling as our respective cups were small, but it stack reasonable high. Napkins are available, but limited at the cashier counter. Please be kind to bus your own food waste upon vacating. Four stars, due to the lack of change for cashier operating starting till money. Initially I attempted to pay with a $20.00 bill, but a female worker stated "there is no change," ergo I resorted to pay in credit card method as change is not due. I did receive a printed bill with great acquiesce. For stars, for small amounts, I prefer to payment with cash. small cup × 2 ($9.10 each) = $18.20 Vaniglia bourbon This is close to the classic favorite, high quality Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Gianduia "A perfect pairing of rich chocolate blended with intense roasted hazelnuts sourced from the elevated farmlands of the Langhe region in Piedmont. This signature flavor emulates the robustly sweet, nutty flavor of Italy's famous Gianduiotto chocolates." source: Riva Reno's website menu description. One word: delicious. I skipped the nuts, but the flavor is highly enticing to my interest. I love Nutella as it reminisce a previous visit to Paris, France.

One bite of this gelato, and I was instantly transported back to Italy. I was blown away by how good this spot was! I will say, it was certainly expensive ($9 for the small cone that is pictured). However, it was very high quality and honestly the small was more gelato than I expected. When we came in, we were served immediately and there were plenty of tables open to sit and enjoy your gelato at. Honestly, it is definitely the best gelato I have had in the US, so despite the steep price point I would still recommend trying this spot!

Top gelato in the city for sure--you can really taste the high quality ingredients as well as the ultra rich & creamy textures. My fave is Cremino dark--luxurious and decadent (a must for dark chocolate lovers you won't be disappointed!)

Had a nice time getting some gelato. The metal tins are a must. The pistachio was my favorite.

At over $9 for a small, this gelato is on the pricier side. But at least it wasn't already melted. With this pre requisite satisfied, the pistachio gelato was on its way to being a memorable treat.

We went later in the night so some of the flavors that we wanted to try were sold out. However, the service was great and we were able to try samples. Even for the small, they give a lot of gelato. The gelato shop is a bit smaller but there are a few tables and seating inside. I would come back to try other flavors.

Riva Reno gelato is sublime. Creamy, flavorful - simply luscious! This was my first visit. Chani helped me sample several flavors till I chose two. The Cremino Rivareno with the Contessa. This was a mélange of Gianduja with white chocolate and an almond cream with amaretti cookies. A small cup of two flavors cost $9.10. I sat to eat it and oh my word....i had fallen in love! Each spoonful was sending me straight to gelato heaven. As I finished, I wanted to stand in line again to choose more flavors. The menu has many choices of gelato, specials and there is a section of sorbets. Both cups and cones are offered. Seating is inside and there is a round table outside with two chairs. I can envisage it getting very busy when the hot summer months arrive. I cannot wait to return for more superb gelato! Currently only cards are accepted.

I was excited to try this beautiful and popular new gelato shop from Italy! It's a small cafe with a few tables inside and outside. The staff was friendly and offered samples. I tried a few flavors and the gelato is rich and creamy. The texture is just as I remember from Italy. I decided on the Cremina Dark and the Menta Stracciata. Delicious and I would love to come back to try more flavors on a cone.

I stopped by here earlier today with some coworkers for an after-lunch snack. We had actually walked by Rivareno Gelato the night before on our way to dinner and I thought it looked great. Even though we stopped at that time, I was sad that I was too full to eat more. So I was very happy whenever the opportunity presented itself today to stop by again. This shop is located on Spring Street in SoHo and has seating for about ten inside, along with a few sidewalk tables for outdoor seating. They had around twenty flavors of gelato available and also offered milkshakes, natural gremolata, and affogatos. However, the one flavor that had caught my eye was the passionfruit. So on this day I went with a small cup of it. It was quickly handed to me, and man was it good. The passionfruit flavor was sharp without being too sweet. It actually reminded me of a lot of the items I get in Hawaii where they let the passionfruit speak for itself instead of hiding it behind an overwhelming amount of sugar. I was really enjoying it and before I knew it the cup was gone and I was left wishing I had ordered a bigger size. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While it's certainly not cheap at $10 for a small, I really did enjoy the flavor.

Wow this is some of the best gelato! The texture is dreamy and unlike any other I've had in the states or Italy. The service was exceptional and they produced the cone I had envisioned in my dreams. After sampling a few flavors and asking for recommendations, and I ended up getting a waffle cone (filled with the chocolate fountain!) and the pistachio and cremino rivareno flavors. It was absolutely amazing, highly recommend!

The hype is real! Their gelato is so creamy, flavorful, and delicious. I tried a few flavors and it was very difficult to just pick 2, I'll have to come back for the other flavors! The girls working here also were so nice and friendly, they clearly loved working here and loved their jobs. My friend and I were able to grab a table after a couple left. It's a smallish shop so you'll have to be patient with seating. Can't wait to return!

While this gelato is all the way from Italy, the flavor was lacking and the gelato is expensive. The creaminess and texture was spot on and resembled every gelato in Italy. The presentation could have been neater and cleaner, but the overall experience was positive. Line moves quick and it is definitely worth a try.

This is the 33rd location of Rivareno, an award-winning Bologna-based gelato shop, having just opened up in SoHo! Rivareno is known for their daily, freshly-made, small-batch gelato. You can have a scoop (or more) on top of a warm crepe or in a fluffy waffle! The flavor menu included the Classic Flavors (Fior di Panna, Vaniglia Bourbon, Nocciola, Pistacchio, Yogurt, Cioccolato, Stracciatella, and Caffe), New Flavors (Amarenata, Zabaione, Te Verde, and Cocco), Rivareno Specialties (Alice, Morena, Cremino Rivareno, Cremino Dark, San Luca, Caramello Salato, Contessa, and Gianduia), and the Fruit & Non-Dairy (Mango, Lampone, Sorbetto Pistacchio, Fragola, Limone, and Sorbetto Cioccolato), Ask for a sample, which the staff will gladly provide, for those who can be indecisive! We tried their Pistacchio and their Morena (the fior di panna with bitter cherries and syrup). Great selection of classic, specialties, and fruit flavors, and staff were friendly! The shop was bright and cheery, with a few seatings. +freshly-made gelato +friendly service

I hate to admit it, but this is probably the best gelato I've had in NYC. Rivareno focuses on high-quality ingredients and letting their natural flavors shine through. They show restraint with the level of sweetness in their scoops and don't do crazy mix-ins (sorry if that's your thing), but from the first taste the quality is really apparent. I really loved their pistachio, dark chocolate, and yogurt flavors, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. The tradeoff (and reason for a docked star)? You'll pay an arm and a leg for it. My large (which was about the size of a small at Anita Gelato) came in at almost $14. It's worth it imo, but don't be surprised when you see the price at the register.

Excellent ingredients it tastes whipped how gelato is supposed to taste. The cremino is great. The storefront feels very modern New York chic I was hoping for the Italy mom and pop feel but I understand. The staff are very insightful on what flavors are good and offered history of the company. Im looking forward to trying the Miami location.

The newest Italian gelato place in town. First one in New York. Regular and dairy free flavors. Not the rich flavors I was expecting and that they pride themselves on in their European locations. It was still good though. Tried several flavors. Very pricey!!

I don't get the hype. The consistency is really melty (even for gelato it's too melty), they were out of a lot of flavors, and it's way too expensive. I've never paid $22 for two small gelatos. They were generous with samples though.

I was so excited to see Rivareno open up and had this on my list of places to try. As I was walked by on a random hot day, I saw only 3 people in line - score! Welp, that was a sign for me to hop on the line. Sadly, as much as I was excited to try this place, I was a bit disappointed. $9 for a small cup of gelato?!Flavors were good but I was not blown away. Not sure if I'll be back for a second round but it's a cute dessert spot for a date or with a friend!

my favorite gelato place from milano is here!!! line was surprisingly not long when we got there after dinner on a wednesday. i pray it stays hidden gianduja and pistachio are a must. my safe bet is yogurt

Loved this gelato. Nice new addition to NYC. Only issue is that you can get 2-3 flavors for +-$13 (don't remember the exact price) according to sign behind the cashiers and I wasn't informed so I just got one. Would have rather had some variety since it is pretty expensive. But the quality is so good

stumbled upon , best gelato in town. no notes. pumpkin pie , contessa , cheese cake and cioccolato extra fondente.

Hands down best gelato in NYC. Real ingredients, doesn't make you feel sick after, amazing flavors. Could go on and on. LOVED it

Gelato is fantastic, I love all flavors. If I have to do a little critique the workers need to learn how to make cones, they are completely not trained and this makes unfortunately the overall experience less enjoyable. As an Italian I can say that if I was the owner I would invest in training the staff .

I stopped into Rivareno on a very warm day and ordered a cup of Lemon sorbet. I was shocked when the store associate told me that a small cup cost $9.91. I grabbed a seat and was equally amazed when the cue went out the door. My Sorbet was good, but not nearly as good as what I accustomed to. Than U next!

GODDAMN! Some of the best gelato I've ever had. The flavor was just incredible. I had the dark chocolate and the Contessa and...WOW. But, they had the employees using gloves, which meant that there was sticky gelato smeared on every customer's cup. By now, I think most of us know that gloves are less sanitary because people are less likely to wash their hands--right? Plus they make you less dexterous--I watched the people behind the counter try to serve gelato without getting it on their gloves, and they just couldn't because the gloves bunched up and got in the way. Now every customer is left with a sticky cup, for which the employee grabs a paper towel to put on the outside of it (but of course you're still going to get sticky gelato on your hands, not in the least because the employee has to grab the paper towel to put it on the outside of your cup). For the customers and the environment, please ditch the gloves!

The best quality of gelato you will find in NYC. It is really fresh. You can taste how much better the ingredients are than Anita Gelato, Gelato Gentile, etc. The staff is also very kind

I got a cone with stracciatella, but it was nothing like the stracciatella flavor that so many other places make right. There was hardly any chocolate in it. Taste was ok.

Absolutely the most amazing gelato. Made fresh daily. 10/10. Best I've ever had in all of my travels.

Absolutely amazing. I'm Not a huge ice cream or gelato person but really this blew me away.