15 Best Gelato Shops in Vienna

Ramelle Eis Homemade Natural Ice Cream is an ice cream shop on Löwengasse 29 in Vienna’s 1030 district, offering natural ice cream and milkshakes. Small-batch production and daily freshness come through in flavours that are vivid without being overly sweet, while choices such as cookies and yogurt with blueberries show the range.

Open until 10 pm daily, it suits an evening dessert stop as well as an afternoon treat.

Eismacherei makes handmade ice cream and pastries at Mergenthalerplatz 1 in Vienna’s 1220 district. The shop offers both vegan and classic ice cream, with flavours ranging from vanilla and chocolate to mango, pistachio, cookies, lemon and strawberry.

Tucked among apartment buildings, it has a peaceful terrace and stays open until 10 pm, making it a pleasant destination for an unhurried summer evening.

Veganista Ice Cream brings fully plant-based gelato to Neustiftgasse 23 in Vienna’s 1070 district, with a broad flavour selection ranging from classics to creative combinations such as basil, poppy seed and s’mores.

Scoops are notably generous, and the menu’s thoughtful ingredient pairings make it appealing beyond specialist dietary needs. Daily opening until 11 pm leaves plenty of room for a late dessert.

Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 serves rich, smooth gelato at Maysedergasse 4 in Vienna’s 1010 district. The range balances creamy classics with vivid fruit flavours, including pistachio, dark coffee, blood orange, strawberry and natural yogurt.

Chocolate crêpes with pistachio sauce add a dessert-style option beyond the scoop, while late daily opening makes this a convenient central stop after dinner.

Schelato brings handmade gelato to Lerchenfelder Str. 34 in Vienna’s 1080 district, with a broad selection of house-made flavours and a relaxed setting for enjoying them on site. The shop offers both regular seating and tall bar chairs, while its clean, tidy interior suits a quick stop or a slower dessert break.

Catering for events and ice cream for hospitality businesses extend the offer beyond the counter.

Gelateria Gamba is a straightforward stop for Italian-style ice cream on Meidlinger Hauptstraße 6. Dark chocolate is a particularly appealing choice, with the shop open daily from 10 am to 10 pm for an early treat, an evening dessert or a flexible stop while exploring Meidling.

The business accepts cash only, so that detail is worth keeping in mind when planning a visit.

At Naglergasse 3 in Vienna’s first district, Danilo Fusco Gelato Specialty Coffee combines creamy gelato with specialty coffee and desserts. Greek yoghurt with orange and salted caramel are standout flavour directions for those who enjoy richer, more distinctive combinations.

The central shop stays open until 10 pm on weekdays and Saturdays, making it well suited to an evening coffee-and-gelato stop.

Eis Maestro Eissalon serves Vienna’s 1210 district from Prager Str. 8, with a menu that includes flavours such as snyx and caramel. The friendly service and careful spoon hygiene stand out: utensils are cleaned between flavours or replaced, a thoughtful touch when sharing several tastes.

Opening hours run from noon, with later closing on weekends, making this a practical neighbourhood destination for an afternoon or evening scoop.

Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 offers creamy, natural gelato made with carefully selected ingredients at Stiftgasse 15-17 in Vienna’s 1070 district. The central location works well for a planned dessert stop, while flavours such as biscuits de la nonna and salted caramel with pecans add more character than a standard scoop.

It is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm, though service can move slowly at busy times.

Eis-Greissler brings its wide range of ice cream flavours to Rotenturmstraße in Vienna’s 1010 district. Alongside its city shop, the brand presents locations across Austria and an experience park in Krumbach, giving the visit a broader regional character.

The Vienna branch is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm, making it convenient for an afternoon treat or a late dessert after exploring the first district.

Gelati da Salvo brings creamy, full-flavoured gelato and coffee to Obkirchergasse 26 in Vienna’s 1190 district. The selection is broad, portions and prices are described as reasonable, and a small seating area makes it easy to stay for a relaxed break.

Daily opening hours extend to 10 pm, with earlier starts on Friday and weekends for daytime visits.

Gelateria Arnoldo serves varied ice cream flavours at Hernalser Hauptstraße 145, with outdoor tables that make the shop especially appealing in warm weather. Friendly staff and Italian-language service add to its welcoming character, while fair pricing keeps it accessible for a casual stop.

The salon opens daily from noon until 10 pm and accepts cash only.

Gelato Carlo Josefstadt focuses on creative, flavourful gelato at Hamerlingpl. 2 in Vienna’s 1080 district. Pistachio and salted caramel are popular choices, while the location opposite a park gives visitors an easy place to enjoy a cone or cup outdoors.

Its daily hours run from noon to 10 pm, making it suitable for an afternoon treat or an after-dinner dessert.

Veganista offers plant-based ice cream at Tuchlauben 12 in central Vienna, with a strong choice for visitors seeking dairy-free or sugar-free dessert options. Hazelnut, passion fruit and raspberry illustrate the range, from smooth and rounded to more tart profiles.

The business also provides catering and has shops beyond this central location, while opening hours extend to 10 or 11 pm depending on the day.

Schelato serves ice cream from Schleifmühlgasse in Vienna’s 1040 district, with vegan options including a rich dark chocolate flavour and a vegan cone. The shop’s sampling approach uses steel spoons rather than disposable plastic, adding a thoughtful detail to the visit.

It is open daily from noon to 10 pm and also offers ice cream catering for events.