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If you're looking for the perfect guide to enjoying the best gelato places in Manila, then look no further because we've listed the top five places to enjoy this delicious treat.
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Gelato Manila is touted to be a must-have when you crave excellent quality gelato. The consistency of its high-quality gelato and its list of flavours keeps expanding. Their standout is the taho-flavoured gelato (P450), which the chef and owner, Zarah Manikan, meticulously makes by hand and is definitely worth the price. Pinoy's famous taho turned into gelato is incredible. They also offer many exciting flavours that you shouldn't miss out on. Some of these flavours include the Pistachio (P380), Mango Passion Fruit (P450), Polvorones (P350) and Vanilla Bean (P380).
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When it comes to a satisfyingly chocolatey gelato experience, Hail Chocolate remains the best! They have the most enticing flavors that will make you want more. Their Chocolate Hazelnut, made with gianduia chocolate and containing real wafer bits, Is a favourite of many. For our vegan friends, the Vegan Dark Chocolate is made with 77% dark chocolate and is dairy-free and gluten-free. Lastly, the Cookies gelato has bits of delicious chocolate cookies that will entice you like nothing else. All of their incredible flavours are available for only P390.
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This list is never complete without mentioning Gelatissimo. This store unquestionably has figured out the key to making excellent gelato! Incredible taste and smooth consistency—It's easy to see why this store became the go-to place for gelato enthusiasts. They make authentic gelato fresh in the store every day with over 45 flavors to choose from. These adorable little Bambine Cones are filled with gelato and dipped in rainbow-coloured chocolate. You can eat them singly, in groups of three, or by the dozen! The prices range between P55 and P150. They also have gelato cakes that you can have for P790 for a half-litter, and you can choose up to 3 gelato flavors. You can also order a whole liter for P1,275, and you can order up to four flavours!
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You can also get excellent gelato at Grom. With its superb European-imported gelato, you'll feel like you've been transported to Italy on your first bite! The traditional milky ice cream Stracciatella and the traditional chocolate ice cream Cioccolato, dotted with hunks of high-quality chocolate, are the must-tries. Their Crema Di Grom is another bomb on their menu. You'll taste Venezuelan chocolate chips and Meliga biscuits (or cornmeal shortbread cookies) with every bite. Enjoy these yummy flavours at P99 per pint.
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Morelli's Gelato is undoubtedly another shop that serves the most heavenly gelato in Manila. They level up their gelato game by adding a fun twist to their menu. They offer Morelli's Tipsy Treats, which are adult-friendly gelato cocktails infused with dessert liqueur for an extra dose of flavour and adult fun. Bailey's flavouring gelato (P395) is a must-try. It's made with two scoops of hazelnut gelato, one scoop of chocolate sauce-drizzled soft-serve vanilla ice cream, and a shot of Bailey's liqueur, plus whipped cream, a pretzel, a Stick-O, and a Morelli's Gelato wafer for toppings. Exactly what we as adult needs! Another treat on their menu is the Vesuvio (P495). This dessert takes its inspiration from the volcano and is a scrumptious combination of vanilla gelato, molten chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, caramelized almonds, and pop rocks for an explosive finish.
