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Gorgeous Gelato Portland
434 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
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Gorgeous Gelato Portland
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Ev
Review №1

The flavors were so good! They do free samples! And we ended up picking the ones we really like!

Je
Review №2

Looking for a sweet treat after a nearby meal and this place had the perfect solution. Sadly it was so tasty I ate it before I took a picture but trust me if you like an exceptionally good cannoli, check this place out.

M
Review №3

Very tasty Gelato and they had about 3 vegan options, too! I wasnt in the mood for sorbet, so I chose the Raffaello. It was an almond and coconut flavor and that hit the spot for something sweet after dinner. Highly recommend. For both my partner and I, two cones were $9 total.

An
Review №4

The workers were very nice and put a lot of care into the food. I had the gelato panini which was a tasty new experience.

An
Review №5

Gorgeous Gelato is your one stop shop for amazing gelato in Portland, Maine. They only have this location but I also found out that they have a trailer near Portland Head Lights that also sells their Gelato as well. Their main shop is small but cute with some indoor and outdoor seating. Service is counter service and was awesome because they let us try samples of their Gelato! Most all ice cream places have been refusing samples because of Covid but not here! The gelato was heavenly and so smooth and creamy. We felt as though we could eat it all day, every day haha. There are plenty of ice cream shops in Portland but not many gelato shops and from the many weve tried, this might just be our favorite. Try them out!My wife and I got a large waffle cone with two different scoops. My cone had Panna Cotta Caramel and Bacio. Man, were these good! The Panna Cotta Caramel was SO smooth (all of them were but this one especially). The rich, creamy flavor was so unique and delightful and with the right amount of caramel swirl too. Each flavor complemented the other and it was just too good. The Bacio is a chocolate hazelnut gelato, which some people might compare to Nutella but tastes way better. The chocolate is more of a darker chocolate than a milk chocolate base and there are small bits of hazelnut pieces mixed in. Im not sure if they also use hazelnut butter or something in the base as well but it was also a delicious gelato.My wife had Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate and Boston Creme. The Boston cream was just like eating a Boston Cream Pie and the Sea Salt Caramel was rich with lots of caramel and little mini chocolate chips throughout. I dont have much to say about hers as I only tried a bite or two of each flavor but I can say that I loved each flavor and everything that we had from Gorgeous Gelato!On a side note, my wife and I wanted to eat outside and it had just rained and there was water all over the tables. The owner saw that we were looking to sit outside and came running out with a towel to clean the tables for us so we could sit without getting our pants wet. That was very nice of them especially since we didnt have to ask. Thats customer service.This place also serves cannolis, pints to go, whoopie pies, cakes, cookies, ice cream cannolis and more! With how amazing the gelato was I can only imagine how awesome everything else was. I might just have to order these online to be shipped to my home...Food - 5 ⭐Service - 5+ ⭐Atmosphere - 5 ⭐Overall - 5 ⭐Follow me for more reviews across America 😎🍔🍕🍨🍦🦖🔧Like this review if you found it helpful 👍

Ju
Review №6

Definitely a must try place if you’re out in Portland, Maine. The lines can be long but it goes by quickly. The staff was extremely kind to me and there are so many awesome options to choose from. I had such a hard time deciding because every flavor looked so good! I always love getting the split scoop from here and the gelato melts in your mouth. Such a great gelato place to visit in the hot summers in Maine

Je
Review №7

Great tasting gelato in Portland! I ordered a scoop of “Gorgeous” (which I believe is vanilla, caramel and chocolate mixed together) and it tasted delicious - not too sweet! My bf got an affogato with two scoops of dark chocolate and hazelnut. Great spot for dessert or a pick me up 👍

Lu
Review №8

Had the lemon, coffee, and berries & cream gelato and was not disappointed! Loved every flavor! I wish these were everywhere!

Me
Review №9

Gorgeous Gelato is definitely some of the best gelato Ive had. Its super smooth, well balanced, and definitely delicious! Ive been to Italy and this gelato definitely lives up to the same standards. If you are in or around Portland I highly recommend grabbing some - you wont regret it!

Me
Review №10

Cannolis are so delicious! I also got their dairy free dark chocolate sorbet. Yum! Didnt disappoint and I will be coming back very soon!

Ca
Review №11

Yes, Italian gelato. The taste is so good. Especially hazelnut and caramel fig. The staff is efficient and nice. It is a must visit in Portland, you won’t regret it.

Da
Review №12

Quite popular on a Sunday night. We took Oreo ice cream to go and it was delicious. My friends like it there. I would return

Ma
Review №13

We stopped here after walking past. We thought, Lets get some gelato! This place didnt disappoint. I got the coconut and my wife got the hazelnut. Yum!

C
Review №14

Our new favorite gelato spot in Portland! Also serves coffee which can be accompanied by authentic Italian liqueurs if you wish. Only 2 tables inside due to distancing and several outside. Lovely staff.

Mi
Review №15

It was ok. I would probably staff more people during the peak times if possible, because she seemed very stressed. Maybe more flavor variety would be good too but overall our order was complete and yummy!

Ma
Review №16

Best gelato I’ve ever had. Make time to go, it’s worth the wait.

Lo
Review №17

This is a European experience with coffee to match the outstanding gelato. Bypass the ordinary and visit this quaint shop. You wont be disappointed!

M
Review №18

Very interesting gelato panini!

Ni
Review №19

Went here everyday of vacation. The flavors are really good; however, they are extremely heavy and filling. I tried the Oreo which was decent, too sweet. Boston cream and tiramisu were delicious.

La
Review №20

Delicious gelato. A good selection without being overwhelming. The gorgeous flavor was a disappointment compared to the hazelnut, pistachio, and orange chocolate, all of which were amazing.

Ma
Review №21

I wish there was a 6-star option. This place is incredible. We havent enjoyed gelato this much since we were in Italy in 2017. We went there a week ago on our way to Bar Harbor and again today on the way back home. We had pleasant conversations with the owner and his employee, both from Italy and both really friendly. What a wonderful experience!

ch
Review №22

Was in the mood for a sweet treat and Gorgeous Gelato did not disappoint. I tried the gorgeous flavor which is vanilla with chocolate shavings and caramel. I also got a schmear of oreo on top. It was absolutely delicious. I also got a cannoli which was delicious but not very sweet. But Ive never been to Italy so that might be more traditional and Im used to American versions. Still delicious overall

Ka
Review №23

They all looked so yummy! I could not decide which one to go with but went with the gorgeous gelato flavor and it did not disappoint!

Ch
Review №24

The mochachino and Gorgeous Gelato flavors were to die for!! Excellent service too!

Jo
Review №25

Staff is somewhat rude. Not very friendly atmosphere. Gelato was good, maybe alright. But the staff was definitely not too great. They seemed to not care much and yelled when someone I was with couldnt hear them the first time. Also didnt give us a farewell when we were the only ones there and we said a farewell to them loudly, which isnt bad per se, but it just adds to the prior staff issues of not being too friendly.

Mi
Review №26

Owner was very nice and the panna cotta & caramel was delicious!! Too busy eating to grab a pic.

Ma
Review №27

Best gelato in town, and pretty close to gelato youd get in Italy. Their flavors change quite often, so make sure you dont get too attached to any of them. My favorite flavors were the dark chocolate orange, and the chocolate mint. Absolutely delicious and cant wait to go back next time Im in town.

An
Review №28

These were the best cannoli Ive had in a very long time, probably outside of Italy.

Am
Review №29

Really enjoyed the lemon sorbet. 4 different vegan flavors of sorbet including a decadent chocolate sorbet. Will definitely visit each time Im in town!

An
Review №30

Good gelato but nothing amazing. Service at a time when they werent super busy left a lot to be desired. This is the first gelato shop Ive visited that only lets you taste one sample no matter how many flavors are in the size of cup or cone you are purchasing. Good for being across the street from my hotel, but wouldnt go out of my way to come here.

Vy
Review №31

The gelato itself is okay. But only one sample per person LOL. What stingy street are you living on? Gotta say this is a first despite visiting other ice cream places in other states.It’s a private business so they can do whatever. Writing this review to warn others. There are tons of other gelato and ice cream places near by to try. Skip this one :)

Yi
Review №32

Best gelato I’ve tried in New England. Much better than the big name brands in Boston.

He
Review №33

Very nice inside. Delicious and authentic gelato and Italian coffee...your getting the real deal!! A couple really cute outdoor tables too. I appreciate the facts that they have non dairy alternatives, and that theyre open until 9:30. It enabled us to still get coffee and dessert after a late dinner, while all other coffee places were closed!

Br
Review №34

Amazing gelato. Pistachio and mocha.

Ka
Review №35

The gelato is soooo good and you can tell high quality.

Ed
Review №36

Yummm

Te
Review №37

The gelato was the BEST gelato I have ever had in the states. I got it from a food truck at Portland Head Light and the girl was so sweet. Highly recommend stopping by the food truck.

Al
Review №38

We wanted to come right after dinner, but there was a thunderstorm. We waited nearby for half an hour, and it was totally worth it. The pistachio and orange chocolate flavors were amazing.

Ka
Review №39

I had the vegan almond gelato. It was absolutely delicious! The other flavors must be great too because there were so many people there! Worth it!

Ch
Review №40

Even on a cold rainy day, Gelato is always. a good thing!!! Coconut Gelato is really good!!!

In
Review №41

I walked in based on Yelp reviews. My gelato however was disappointing. They have very basic flavors and the taste was just OK. It was an average gelato place. I would try different flavor if I’d go back. They had plenty of tables available.

My
Review №42

Delicious, so creamy, best Gelato Ive had in years! Nice staff and reasonable prices. A must eat in Portland!

Ta
Review №43

Really solid gelato, nice employees, generous samples :)

Ol
Review №44

Real Italian gelato made by real Italians.You need a cool treat this is the place to come.

Ty
Review №45

Fantastic! I liked every flavor I tried

Al
Review №46

The best Gelato all over the world.

Fa
Review №47

The pistachio gelato was good, but the Bacio was not good at all. The worst part of this was after telling them how unhappy we were they refused to change it with something else we asked for. Not a friendly place, and won’t be going back!

La
Review №48

Nice euro-style Gelato shop in the heart of Portlands downtown. Reasonably priced and very clean. Im a Lime sorbet fan.

Di
Review №49

Do not get the gelato on a cone. The server handed it to me, when I went to take a bite it fell off the cone onto my pants and hit the floor. They never apologized or helped me clean it up. I did it myself, They then said I had to pay for it and wouldn’t replace. I paid because I feel for small business but I had to go back to my hotel and change without any acknowledgement that they didn’t scoop it correctly (it shouldn’t just fall off) Very POOR service. I’m honestly shocked they are in business. Oh well calories saved and lesson learned.

RJ
Review №50

Amazing Gelato, great Espresso, and a smiling service. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wishing for a nice cool day!

Da
Review №51

I was trying to remember what I got, I know it was gelato, but I cannot remember which flavor! Very telling.

Ha
Review №52

The quality of the gelato and the service was good, but the variety of flavors wasnt as good. I had the house flavor Gorgeous an felt the dark chocolate chips were to many that it was overpowering. I also didnt see a vanilla flavor which I was looking for. To me trying the vanilla gelato tells me how good the others can be and I love a good vanilla milkshake.

Bo
Review №53

So so good dont sleep on the cannoli

St
Review №54

There are other Gelato places in Portland, but as far as authentic Italian goes.... THIS IS IT!I always order the affogado, a substantial scoop of delicious Gelato with a shot of Lavazza expresso... yuuuuumm!Try it with the chocolate or orange chocolate Gelato, motto delizioso.The owner and wife are from Italy, they are so nice, they make me feel like Im in the Italian neighborhoods of the Bronx and NYC... funny, I always wind up speaking some Italian, thats how comfortable I feel there.Small place, but Im so glad to have them in Portland, watch out Gelato Fiasco, your competition is FIERCE! 😁🍨🍧🍦🧁😋

An
Review №55

Very good Gelato. Genuinely home made with the right tasting.

Ca
Review №56

Rudest customer service I have experienced in a while, and from one of the owners whom I was supportive of since 2014. Very sad to see an old peer behaving this way, after seeing the beginning, sending my own costumers, coming while pregnant - - through multiple stages for us both. I do not believe the heart of the woman who brought this place to life would appreciate knowing her husband is turning away long time customers with arrogant condescending airs and callous reluctance. Train your help not to be superficial and rude by setting a higher standard beginning with yourself. Thank you, and best wishes for your future.

Li
Review №57

Delicious gelato. Line worth the wait.

Me
Review №58

A little pricy, but delicious gelato.

Be
Review №59

Gorgeous Gelato is amazing. The gelato is authentic and delicious. The owners are straight out of Italy and very nice. They offer espresso by itself or with whisky, which is wayyyy better. You have to stop in here.

Ja
Review №60

Best Gelato. If youre considering other places, dont. Head down to Gordeous Gelato for hands down for some great quality and excellent prices!

Da
Review №61

Pricy but tasty affogato. No restroom for customers.

An
Review №62

Owners are very rude. Gelato is mediocre at best. Go across the street to Gelato Fiasco, you wont be disappointed.

Al
Review №63

Smooth, creamy, melt in your mouth goodness

Me
Review №64

Took my family here after dinner and it was definitely worth it. The gelato is so rich and reminded me of my favorite gelateria in Italy. I tried their cannolis and signature Gorgeous flavor and I was in heaven! They also have other desserts like brownies and sorbets.

El
Review №65

Best gelato since I had in Italy.

Ja
Review №66

Very rude staff! Gelato tasted horrible as well.

Ju
Review №67

This Gelato was delicious! I had the Gorgeous Gelato and my husband had chocolate and we both were so happy!

Sa
Review №68

Delectable! Zabaglione was- eerrr my gawd!!!

se
Review №69

My wife and I enjoyed a very good gelato yesterday. This is a high quality product. Thank you. We will certainly come again when in Portland. I highly recommend this place. Grazie Signora!

Ap
Review №70

The best Gelato Ive had since first having it in Italy years ago. Stumbled across this place when we came to Portland on vacation, and now that we live in Maine we make it a point to stop by every time we are downtown. Absolutely lovely people who work here, the cannolis are superb, service is quick and it is always a joy to come here.

Vi
Review №71

First time trying gelato and it was so yummy! The hostess was so nice! She recommended me some other great eats

Sc
Review №72

Delish!! Try the gorgeous its mixed up just right.

Ra
Review №73

Great flavors open later then other Gelsto shops.

Pa
Review №74

Walked around for 30 min in search of a local coffee shop. I finally stumbled upon this very cute little gelato shop which has a variety of delicious flavors (including vegan options!) and the most delicious espresso!

TA
Review №75

Friendly guy staff, fast serviceNice Place to sit down and enjoy the delicious gelato

Pa
Review №76

Excellent pistachio cannoli with traditional Italian ricotta filling and a hint of orange zest. It is just the right sweetness, as I am not a fan of overly sweet desserts. Grazie!

Jo
Review №77

Outstanding gelato the way it should be!

Fi
Review №78

Its as close to Italy as youre gonna get! The selection is very good, the portions are slightly bigger than you would get in Italy (which is PERFECT!) and the tastes are simply amazing. Remember its not about stuffing yourself but about having a fantastic treat that you wont forget for quite some time! Loads of deep and rich flavors, great aromas, and very high quality made from great ingredients. Rest assured you will get plenty to enjoy. Oh, their coffees are very good too.This is my third time here and I shall continue to visit and support this store. Love it!

Sa
Review №79

Long wait, but the gelato was so good!

Mo
Review №80

Excellent coffee and pastries. Friendly and nice people.

im
Review №81

Was absolutely floored/dead when I saw all the Friday vegan options. Service was kind and patient as we tried a handful of flavors each. I first tried the vegan pistachio, which was a little too mild for me (too vanilla and not nutty enough). I ended up getting the vegan dark chocolate and vegan blueberry in a small cup, which was $4.25. The dark chocolate is VERY rich and just the right amount of sweet. I highly recommend the blueberry--it tasted so fresh and was also just the right sweetness. If I came back, I would get a cup of all blueberry. I am so sad that I dont live in the area so I could come here more often!

Al
Review №82

Delicious flavors that change daily

Um
Review №83

Some really good latte and cannoli! Definitely recommend!

Al
Review №84

Awesome gelato! Nuff said.

Ru
Review №85

Friendly staff and delicious gelato!

Em
Review №86

Delicious gelato and espresso. Loved the music and the service!

Ka
Review №87

Gelato was excellent, but EXTREMELY disappointed staff/owner and some customers were not masked.

He
Review №88

The best Gelato I have ever had!!

Ja
Review №89

Solid delicious Pistachio ice cream.

Ed
Review №90

Delicious Italian gelato. And the owner is very pleasant. Please stop by this place to have a scoop of gelato and espresso

Mi
Review №91

Let me start by saying, we didn’t even get to try the gelato. My kids have allergies to nuts and dairy and we thought a place that has at least 7 VEGAN gelato flavors would be better about cross contamination.We waited patiently behind 2 other groups, excited to get gelato before dinner. When we got to the front and looked at the flavors, our kids were so excited. My daughter wanted the chocolate and my son wanted blood orange with chocolate. When we asked about the vegan gelato and said that our kids have allergies, the lady behind the counter asked if we had our epipens. My wife and I looked at each other and immediately got red flags. She then told us that she mixes the flavors and there’s cross contamination. We said that were fine with the gelato being made on the same equipment, but she said that if someone asks for 2 flavors, she uses the same scoop and mixes the flavors. She didn’t even hesitate to tell us better get your epipens ready if you plan on getting anything. She then told us that she had packed gelato in the case and we could buy one of those.We said no thank you.I would urge the owners to learn about cross contamination in the gelato case. You already have a spoon in each gelato, you can do better.

Ma
Review №92

Great quality gelato and many delicious flavor options 😋

Pa
Review №93

Our favorite Gelato spot in Portland. Highly recommend stopping in for a scoop.

Gr
Review №94

I do not know if he is the owner of the store or not but he is very friendly the other workers are very friendly very considerate very very good quality and very good quality customer service

Li
Review №95

Best Gelato I ever ate. Got the gorgeous flavor and it is out of this world!

Mo
Review №96

This is the best gelato we have had outside of Italy’s.

E
Review №97

Definitely get you some😋

Ga
Review №98

Absolutely amazing! Gelato was good and the cannoli was fantastic as well.

Ro
Review №99

Personal opinion, not as good as people say. Lol. Good for you.

Vi
Review №100

They supposedly close at 9:30. My husband and I stopped in after dinner around 9:15 but were turned away because the server “ran out of time”. It’s not a sit down place - we could have been in and out in less than 5 minutes. Disappointed in the lack of customer service and focus on “watching the clock”.

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  • Address:434 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
  • Site:http://gorgeousgelato.com/
  • Phone:+1 207-699-4309
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Ice cream shop
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9:30PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9:30PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9:30PM
  • Thursday:11AM–10:30PM
  • Friday:10AM–10:30PM
  • Saturday:10AM–9:30PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9:30PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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