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Highlights from the Business
Family-owned & operated
Established in 2010
Vegan friendly
Gluten-free friendly
Kid friendly
LGBTQ friendly
Review Highlights
“I got Gorgeous (vanilla with dark chocolate and Carmel) and my boyfriend got sour Cherry which was delicious!” in 45 reviews
“Can't really go wrong with any of the flavors here, but highly recommend the pistachio, hazelnut, and mocckino.” in 50 reviews
“My mom thought that the flavour was 10/10 creamy, delicious, and doesn't know 'why we even need cows” in 27 reviews
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Mariagrazia and Donato G.
Be sure to save room after dinner for a visit to our Portland, Maine gelato shop. Located in the heart of the Old Port, we've been serving Greater Portland since 2010. Made from local, all-natural, and high-quality ingredients in small batches by our Milanese-trained gelato makers, our authentic Italian Gelato has fewer calories and 70% less fat than premium ice cream. Best Gelato west of Italy!!
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Do you serve vanilla gelato? It is surprisingly hard to find!
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Yes, we have it a couple of times a week. Thanks a lot, Donato
Donato G., Business Owner2 years ago
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- Dec 7, 2023
So good we went twice on our trip! I didn't have a flavor I didn't like, but I especially loved the pistachio and everyone really liked their special gorgeous flavor.
Highly recommend. It's definitely at the center of everything and easy to walk to if you're already around the area.
It is a bit of a smaller shop so if you have a large group, it might be hard to accommodate.
We didn't have great service the first night, but perhaps we came too close to closing with a lot of people. They limit samples to 2. Put the second time we came, the person helping us was very friendly.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Donato G.
Dec 7, 2023
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato - 64076Oct 30, 2023
good gelato place with good portions-- the person at the counter filled our cups a lot! i enjoyed the hazelnut flavor a lot and liked the wafer they added. also appreciated the amount of vegan options!
the place is really cute and in the cute little shopping street in downtown portland.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Donato G.
Oct 30, 2023
Thank youuu!
Mariagrazia and Donato - Ricky A.Bridgton, ME07Apr 20, 2024
Lovely gelato, I tend to go once or twice a week. The service has always been lovely and each person behind the counter has been very sweet, often chatting about small things like Star Wars. The aesthetic is lovely and fits the downtown Portland vibe. Major recommend. I love the espresso gelato.
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Donato G.
Apr 20, 2024
Wow!
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato - Elizabeth R.Columbia, MD028387Apr 7, 2024
vegan blood orange and chocolate!!! After recovering from an ER stay, this was the first thing I ate to help me get my appetite back. So delicious and light. This is the best ice cream in all of Portland. Super quality.
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Donato G.
Apr 8, 2024
Thank you so much!
Have a great and quick recovery!
Mariagrazia and Donato - 35191237Oct 8, 2023
Wow wow wow. What absolutely wonderful gelato! I had rum chocolate and chestnut, and my husband had the rum chocolate with coconut. The flavors were so fresh and delicious; I'd never tried chestnut gelato before and it was excellent. The wafer-like cookie on top was a nice touch.
The owners make their products on site and we enjoyed chatting with one owner while we enjoyed our gelato.Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 3Oh no 0Business owner information
Donato G.
Oct 8, 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed the experience!
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato - Jul 24, 2023Updated review
Excellent gelato, can't fault it. This time I tried pistachio and amaretto which were both excellent. They were served at the right temperature which made the texture perfectly creamy and spoonable. I downed the cup so quickly without getting brain freeze! A must for a hot Portland day.
I get tripped up by the entrance on my annual Portland visit - there's a handle to pull but it is actually a push and I always think the door is locked and end up standing there baffled for a minute!Helpful 5Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Donato G.
Jul 25, 2023
Thank you very much,
Mariagrazia and DonatoJul 17, 2019Previous reviewSome of the best gelato I've had. Really liked the whiskey chocolate. Panna cotta caramel was good too. So many creative and interesting flavors. Lots of vegan options if that's your thing.
For a gelato shop you would think they would have decent AC...it was hotter inside than out! Maybe that's the incentive to get you to eat more gelato. - 92779Jan 14, 2024
My husband and I went out on a date night out of CT and had the opportunity to try out this gelato shop! Everyone there was very kind and friendly. It's a small shop but you can tell the gelato is fresh and made with the best ingredients! Everytime we go to Portland now we look forward to coming back here!
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Donato G.
Jan 14, 2024
Very kind of you!
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato - 567145563Feb 19, 2023
My boyfriend and I noticed this place on our walk before dinner and knew we had to come back! First off such a cute little name and the owner is a doll! He was so friendly, helpful and extremely passionate about his gelato flavors. Not only does Gorgeous Gelato have gelatos but they also have Italian coffees, espresso, and Italian liquors! Such a nice touch!
We decided to split a medium cup of the pana cotta and the gorgeous flavor! Pana cotta was my favorite! Honestly one of the best gelatos I've had outside of Italy! There is a gelato place across the street that we tried and did not enjoy as much! This place is the real deal! Def a must go to when visiting Portland!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0Business owner information
Donato G.
Feb 20, 2023
Wow!
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato - Jul 20, 2023
After our spicy Thai dinner last night, I mentioned to my wife that any "Thing" sweet would be great put out the fire in my mouth.
She recommended that instead of Uber'ing back to our hotel, we should walk back and we would probably find something on the way that would work.
Low and behold she was correct!
We walked by Gorgeous Gelato on Fore St. and the line was out the door.
What better endorsement it that?
We waited in line and I took notice of all of the flavors and concoctions people were buying.
It was eye candy for me.
I ended up ordering a 1/2 caramel gelato and 1/2 coconut gelato in a cup with a cookie. I couldnt have been happier.
My wife orderd a fudge gelato and she too was a happy camper.
Portland, Maine has been one exciting culinary journey. One thing after another is just working.
Gorgeous Gelato was part of this odyssey!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0Business owner information
Donato G.
Jul 20, 2023
We really try to do our best every single day. It’s very tough but so rewarding.
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato - Aug 30, 2023
Cozy nice little ice cream shop in downtown Portland. I love the pistachio and rum chocolate flavors. The vegan flavors are more on the sweeter side though. Staff is super nice and everyone can try two flavors.
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Donato G.
Aug 30, 2023
Thank you so much,
Mariagrazia and Donato