Let nothing stop you from enjoying the best ice cream in Hungary. Whether it’s autumn or winter, if you’re an ice cream lover, you know that any time is a good time. 

It is true that if you visit Budapest in the colder months, many of the ice cream shops may be closed, but not all of them, there is always hope. 

For those of you who read this with interest, for ice cream nuts visiting Budapest, we have a great surprise for you. 

Here we bring you a complete list of the best artisan ice cream parlours in the city of Budapest. The quality of these ice creams is superior, luxurious, for connoisseurs and true ice cream lovers. 

Best Artisan Ice Cream in Budapest 

Gelarto Rosa

Hercegprímás u. 9

We begin our list of the best artisan ice cream parlours with a reference point. The Gelarto Rosa ice cream parlour is very popular all over the city because of the particular way they present their ice creams. 

Their rose-shaped ice creams have been a great success, and continue to be so year after year. But this is not their only strong point. The flavour is extraordinary, so it’s not all about appearance, far from it. 

Last but not least, its location. It is just a few steps away from St. Stephen’s Basilica, an icon of Budapest. This makes a stop at both sites a must. Whichever route you choose to take, you are sure to pass by the basilica. And if you pass by the basilica, you will pass by the Pink Gelarto. 

Remember that it is a very popular place, and as such, you may have to wait in a queue of people with the same interest as you. The service is fast and efficient though. Another plus point for them.

Gelateria Pomo D’oro

Arany János u. 12

How about taking a short walk to our next stop? Just enough to wash down the ice cream and make room… for another ice cream!

On our five minute walk we found another wonderful place for those who appreciate the taste of quality gelato. Gelateria Pomo D’oro offers a wide variety of flavours, and will make it very difficult for you to choose which one to try. 

With the technique of the Italian school of gelato, you will be able to enjoy a special flavour at a very reasonable price, considering its fantastic location.

Gelateria Vittorio

Visegrádi u. 6

We don’t move from the historic centre of Budapest. We walk for about fifteen minutes in a northerly direction until we reach our next destination; Gelateria Vittorio. 

This ice cream parlour has an excellent location; in the vicinity of the Margaret Bridge and, therefore, Margaret Island. But that’s not the best thing about it, and that’s saying something. Its ice creams are considered the best in Budapest and one of the best in the whole country. 

Proof of this is that in the shop and in the queue, you will find both tourists and local people from the city. If you see locals, it’s good. 

Here you will find your new favourite ice cream. It has a wide variety of flavours, and each and every one of them is excellent. The service is fantastic, so everything will make your experience unique. I’m sure you’ll decide to come back, and it’s a fantastic idea.

Dolce Fantasia Gelateria Italiana

Szondi u. 82

Do you want to continue to see iconic places of the city without giving up your passion for ice cream? Let’s walk along the famous Andrássy Avenue, the most luxurious avenue in Budapest, until we reach Heroes’ Square. 

The northern part of central Budapest has some real treasures; the City Park, Széchenyi baths, Vajdahunyad Castle, Heroes’ Square itself and Dolce Fantasia Gelateria Italiana. 

The latter may not appear in every guidebook of the Hungarian capital’s main sights, but it should. This gelateria brings you the best artisanal Italian gelato, from traditional flavours to proprietary techniques. A true experience for discerning palates.

Kő fagyi? a Bartókon

Bartók Béla út 35

Not everything in Budapest is Pest, so let’s cross the Danube in search of the Buda area. Nor is Buda all about the castle, Matthias Church or the Fisherman’s Bastion. 

We go to Bartók Béla út 35 to find this small ice-cream parlour, which hides real gems of flavours. They are known for their ability to create new and original flavours in their ice creams. 

Their flavours are intense in the well-known big ones such as fruit or chocolate ice creams, and their new creations are real discoveries that will take your taste buds to the next level. Ready to try something new?

Gelateria No.7

Szentháromság u. 7

On this occasion you should not only be on the Buda side, but also walk up the hill to the centre of Buda, where the Matthias Church, the Fisherman’s Bastion and beautiful government buildings meet. 

Just a few steps from the central Szentháromság square is another place that should be a pilgrimage for ice cream lovers; Gelateria No.7. 

Don’t be fooled by its small size, inside are hidden great ice creams and great flavours. Ice creams made in the traditional way with fresh, top quality ingredients. 

If you’re not lucky enough to find room inside, don’t worry, all the beauty of Budapest awaits you outside.