Fernanda Abreu always said it was Rio 40 degrees, but the truth is that summer here is getting hotter and hotter! So there’s nothing wrong with eating a delicious ice cream to cool off in the heat, is there? From the most traditional to the most sophisticated flavors, there are options for all tastes in the city. Check out 5 ice cream parlors in Rio de Janeiro to enjoy in the summer – and in all seasons, of course!
Mil Frutas is one of the most famous ice cream parlors in Rio de Janeiro
As the name suggests, there are many options to choose from at this ice cream parlor. That’s why anyone who enjoys ice cream made with high quality ingredients and with a special taste should stop by Mil Frutas. In addition to traditional ice creams, Mil Frutas offers typical Brazilian flavors such as açaí, jabuticaba, cupuaçu, seriguela and passion fruit.
But if you want to go bold with the flavor, try the pumpkin with coconut, white chocolate with pepper, yogurt with apricot or guava with cheese. The ice cream parlor has been around since 1988 and is a hit with locals, especially after the beach or in the evening.
Where: Rua Garcia D’Ávila, 134 – loja A – Ipanema
Sorvete Itália is a must on your summer list!
The ice cream is Italian, but the essence is typically carioca. Sorvete Itália began as a small store in Ipanema, created by brothers Salvatore and Orazio Rametta who arrived in Brazil after the Second World War. Since then, the ice cream parlor has only expanded, but still preserves the exclusive recipes from Sicily, with natural ingredients and no added preservatives.
To cool off in the heat of Rio de Janeiro, you can choose from the brand’s different fruit flavors, such as mango, tangerine, grape and coconut, in both sorbet and popsicle versions. In addition, Sorvete Itália also offers sundaes and pies with handmade and exclusive flavors!
Where: Rua Francisco Otaviano, 55 – Loja F – Arpoador
Momo: a gastronomic experience in ice cream form
Also with Italian roots, Momo is for those who enjoy a true gastronomic experience in the form of ice cream. Their gelatos are made with fresh, organic and high-quality ingredients, embodied in premium flavors.
Want to see? Raspberry, Belgian chocolate, Greek yogurt, pistachio and cookies are just some of the classics. But you can also find pear, passion fruit, cashew with coconut water and lychee. Bonus tip: ask for a taste of the different flavors to choose your favorite!
Where: Rua Dias Ferreira, 147 – lojas A/B – Leblon
Alex Ice Cream has traditional flavors and affordable prices
If you’re strolling around Copacabana, be sure to visit Sorvete Alex. The store is located on one of the main streets in the neighborhood, behind the Copabacana Palace, and is a very traditional ice cream shop with affordable prices and delicious options!
To enjoy an ice cream cone, you can choose plum, cherry, graviola, flakes, coconut, among other flavors. Are you a popsicle person? Pineapple, green corn, lemon and strawberry are all alternatives! You can also enjoy the local desserts, such as banana split, petit gateau or milk shake.
Where: Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 308 – loja A – Copacabana
Among the ice cream parlors in Rio de Janeiro, Sorvete Boneca has a taste of childhood
Speaking of tradition, Sorvete Boneca is the pure juice (or rather, the pure ice cream) of Rio‘s suburbs. Although it is sold in different parts of the city, the factory is located in Madureira, with options of ice creams and popsicles with a taste of childhood.
Strawberry, grape, chocolate and bubble gum are some of the most popular flavors among children and adults alike. There’s also cream, coconut, Neapolitan and rum raisin ice creams, which go down very well on a sunny day!
Where: Rua Carolina Machado, 1068 – Oswaldo Cruz
