il laboratorio del gelato Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to il laboratorio del gelato, a delightful gem tucked away in the Lower East Side of New York City. Known for its artisanal gelato and sorbets, this establishment offers an impressive array of flavors that celebrates both classic and innovative tastes. The standout items include the Maple Walnut Gelato, featuring the richness of pure maple syrup paired with crunchy walnuts, and the Salted Caramel Gelato, a luscious blend of caramelized sugar and Mediterranean sea salt.

  • Unique Offerings: Don't miss the Thai Chili Chocolate Gelato, which surprises with its fiery finish, or their aromatic Fresh Basil Gelato.
  • Customer Favorites: Popular flavors like White Sesame and Espresso gelatos present a delightful balance of sweetness and depth.

Each scoop reflects a dedication to quality, from hand-picked ingredients to homemade processes. Despite minor logistical quirks, il laboratorio del gelato remains a must-visit destination for gelato lovers!

gelato / ice cream

20 oz DARK CHOCOLATE GELATO

This smooth and delicious flavor has a mixture of 66% Belgium chocolate and rich Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

$17.50

20 oz DULCE DE LECHE GELATO

This flavor is made by slowly heating sweetened milk to caramelize the sugar. We source ours from Argentina, where the flavor originated.

$17.50

20 oz ESPRESSO GELATO

La Colombe espresso beans are crushed and steeped to make this strong, awakening flavor.

$17.50

20 oz. FRESH BASIL GELATO

We hand-pick fresh sweet basil to create a fresh, aromatic flavor.

$17.50

20 oz MAPLE WALNUT GELATO

Flavored with pure maple syrup, and layered with pieces of walnuts.

$17.50

20 oz MASCARPONE GELATO

This imported Italian cheese is mild and sweet. It is similar to cream cheese but has a richer and creamier taste.

$17.50

20 oz MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP

Mellower than dark chocolate, melted 33.5% Belgian chocolate balances sharp Dutch-processed cocoa powder for sweetness and depth. Layered with high quality Belgian dark chocolate chips.

$17.50

20 oz MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP GELATO

Clean and pure peppermint with chunks of high-quality Belgian dark chocolate.

$17.50

20 oz PISTACHIO GELATO

To flavor this, we roast California pistachios in house and blend them into a paste. Pure!

$17.50

20 oz RASPBERRY GELATO

This gelato is delicately sweet with a hint of tartness. A sprinkling of raspberry bits burst in your mouth.

$17.50

20 oz SALTED CARAMEL GELATO

We caramelize pure cane sugar to the deepest amber [in-house] and enhance it with Mediterranean sea salt. Layers of salted caramel sauce are mixed with caramel gelato.

$17.50

20 oz THAI CHILI CHOCOLATE GELATO

This flavor features a smooth chocolate beginning with a fiery finish with the help of Thai chili peppers.

$17.50

20 oz TOASTED COCONUT GELATO

The sweet and mild flavor is made with infusing dried toasted coconut flakes to give it a nuttiness and a light crunchy texture.

$17.50

20 oz VANILLA GELATO

Our unique blend of bourbon and Tahitian extracts, along with carefully extracted vanilla beans, give this flavor a sweet aroma and easy-to-pair taste. Our signature flavor!

$17.50

small cup of DARK CHOCOLATE GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of ESPRESSO GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of VANILLA GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of COOKIES N' CREAM GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of STRAWBERRY GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of HAZELNUT GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of COCONUT GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of UBE GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of GREEN TEA GELATO

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

20 oz DARK CHOCOLATE SORBET

The perfect balance of melted 66% Belgium chocolate and rich Dutch-processed cocoa powder; this creamy flavor contains no dairy.

$17.50

20 oz GRAPEFRUIT CAMPARI SORBET

Vegan.

$17.50

20 oz GREEN APPLE SORBET

We freshly juice granny smith apples. It's pure autumn!

$17.50

20 oz LEMON SORBET

Freshly juiced lemons, added to a simple syrup. Tart, frozen, fresh lemonade!

$17.50

small cup of MANGO SORBET

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

small cup of RASPBERRY SORBET

5 oz pre-packaged, hand-packed, with a cute little spoon right under the lid!

$6.00

20 oz RED GRAPE SORBET

$17.50

sorbet / fruit ice