Heladerías artesanales de Buenos Aires

Discover the best artisanal ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires, a paradise for ice cream lovers with Italian roots. This selection highlights emblematic establishments and hidden gems offering unique flavors and unparalleled textures. From classics like dulce de leche to innovative creations, explore where to find the creamiest and most delicious ice cream in the Argentine capital. Ideal for tourists and locals seeking authentic gastronomic experiences.

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    Rapanui (Buenos Aires, CABA)

    96 Global Votes
    • Offers better ice cream in Buenos Aires

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    Rapanui is renowned for its artisanal ice cream, featuring a rich, creamy texture achieved through a special refining process and high-quality ingredients. Its flavors, including unique Patagonian options, offer a depth and balance that set it apart in the Buenos Aires ice cream scene.

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    Cadore

    81 Global Votes
    • Ranked Top #10 ice cream worldwide by National Geographic

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    Cadore is a historic artisanal ice cream parlor in Buenos Aires, recognized by National Geographic as one of the top ten worldwide for its chocolate flavors. It produces small-batch ice creams daily, offering exceptional flavors like pistachio and dulce de leche, and has been declared a Cultural Heritage site of the city.

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    Heladeria Real

    81 Global Votes
    • Considered the best ice cream shop in Buenos Aires

    Heladería Real stands out for its commitment to tradition and quality in crafting artisanal ice cream since 1956. Its products are characterized by freshness and the use of the finest raw ingredients, ensuring an exceptional flavor experience. The ice cream parlor offers a wide range of flavors, including unique specialties, and maintains a high rating from its customers.

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    Dolce (Buenos Aires, CABA)

    81 Global Votes
    • Offers artisanal ice cream

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    El Piave stands out for its extensive history of over 60 years in crafting artisanal Argentine ice cream, maintaining traditional recipes and a careful selection of ingredients. Its established presence in Buenos Aires and the Atlantic Coast demonstrates its commitment to quality and authenticity in every flavor. It offers an ice cream experience that combines tradition with a welcoming atmosphere for its customers.

  5. 5

    Scannapieco

    29 Global Votes
    • One of the oldest ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires

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    Scannapieco is one of Buenos Aires' oldest ice cream parlors, with a tradition dating back to 1938, giving it a significant historical legacy. It offers an impressive variety of over 50 flavors, including vegan options and Italian specialties, ensuring a diverse and high-quality experience for all palates.

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    Antiche Tentazioni

    26 Global Votes
    • Offers real gelato from Italy

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    Antiche Tentazioni brings the authentic taste of Italian gelato to Buenos Aires, standing out for its Italian certification and the use of traditional Sicilian techniques. It offers a complete experience with ice creams made daily using seasonal fruits and high-quality imported products, such as Sicilian pistachio.

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    Jauja

    22 Global Votes
    • Genuine artisan ice cream from El Bolson

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    Jauja stands out for offering artisanal ice creams with genuine Patagonian flavors, made with natural ingredients and no artificial additives. Its ice cream is known for its exceptionally smooth texture and for introducing unique proposals like Calafate flavor, providing a distinct experience in Buenos Aires.

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    Gruta Helados

    19 Global Votes
    • Insanely good artisanal parlor

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    Gruta Helados stands out for its long history since 1977, offering high-quality artisanal ice cream with over 50 flavors. Its commitment to family tradition and the creation of classic and original tastes makes it a benchmark in Buenos Aires.

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    Podio

    18 Global Votes
    • Bets big on natural ingredients

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    Podio offers artisanal ice creams with intense flavors and a delicious, creamy consistency, standing out for its superior quality. Its options include unique combinations like dark chocolate, whiskey, and mascarpone with forest berries, which justify its recognition in Buenos Aires' ice cream scene.

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    Tino

    17 Global Votes
    • A Caballito classic

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    Heladería Tino is renowned for its artisanal ice cream production, crafted without preservatives or artificial colorings, ensuring an authentic flavor and superior quality. Its long history since 1965 and loyal customer base attest to the excellence of its ice creams, which follow Italian tradition with a delicate and delicious consistency.

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    El Ciervo

    15 Global Votes
    • Pioneer in the Villa Luro food scene

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    El Ciervo is an artisanal ice cream parlor with a solid trajectory since 1965, recognized for its commitment to quality and tradition in ice cream making. Its founder, Francisco Maccarrone, brought Italian training that is reflected in the excellence of its products, offering classic flavors and innovative creations that delight its customers.

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    Goodstën

    11 Global Votes
    • Very delicious ice creams

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    Goodstën offers a unique artisanal ice cream experience in Buenos Aires, standing out for its innovative concept of creating custom flavors on a cold rock. Its ice creams are very delicious and feature options not found in other establishments, justifying its reputation and making it a must-visit for frozen dessert lovers.

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    Obrador Florida

    7 Global Votes
    • One of the best ice cream shops in Buenos Aires

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    Obrador Florida stands out for its artisanal ice creams with original and seasonal flavors, made with fresh, natural ingredients in small batches. Its offering includes innovative creations and dairy-free options, providing a unique tasting experience in Buenos Aires.

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    Lucciano's (Zamora)

    3 Global Votes
    • Best ice cream shop ever

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    Lucciano's crafts premium ice creams using a combination of national and Italian raw materials, along with Belgian chocolate, which gives it exceptional quality. Its offerings include innovative and exclusive flavors, such as Mascarpone & Berries, appealing to the most demanding palates.

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    Mamuschka

    0 Global Votes
    • Offers a wide variety of flavor choices

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    Mamuschka offers artisanal ice creams crafted with the same dedication and quality as its famous chocolates, using select ingredients to create intense and authentic flavors. Its offerings include innovative and classic options, solidifying its reputation as a must-visit destination for ice cream lovers in the Argentine capital.

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    Finde

    0 Global Votes
    • Creamy and not too sweet

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    Finde offers an artisanal ice cream experience that stands out for its quality and the originality of its flavors. Its creations are made with fresh ingredients, resulting in creamy textures and authentic tastes that delight even the most demanding palates.

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    Tufic

    0 Global Votes
    • Uses excellent quality raw materials

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    Tufic stands out for its artisanal ice creams made with excellent quality raw materials, offering a unique flavor experience in Buenos Aires. Its varied selection of flavors, including the acclaimed 'cosa nostra', attracts discerning palates and establishes it as a benchmark in the city.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates artisanal ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires based on the quality of their ice creams, the variety of flavors (including innovative options and Argentine classics like dulce de leche), and the overall customer experience, according to reviews and mentions in the context.
Each ice cream parlor's position is based on a combination of user ratings and review counts, as well as prominent mentions in the provided context, highlighting their popularity and the quality of their offerings.
While this ranking is based on the provided context, we encourage users to share their favorite artisanal ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires in the comments. Your suggestions may be considered for future updates or rankings.
The ranking highlights both traditional Argentine flavors, such as the famous dulce de leche in its various forms, as well as innovative and seasonal flavors, including options with Patagonian berries or creative combinations like key lime lemon pie.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our ranking of artisanal ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires is compiled to offer a reliable guide for ice cream lovers, highlighting establishments most valued for their quality and experience. We rely on available information to reflect community preferences.

  • We consider ice cream parlors mentioned in the provided context, prioritizing those with high ratings and a significant number of reviews.
  • Special attention is given to ice cream parlors renowned for their distinctive flavors, whether they are Argentine classics like dulce de leche or innovations exploring new combinations.
  • We value the mention of characteristics such as texture (thick, creamy, smooth) and richness of flavor, which are indicative of high artisanal quality.
  • Presence in multiple sources or recurrent mentions within the context reinforces an ice cream parlor's relevance in the Buenos Aires scene.
  • Ice cream parlors must be recognized for offering artisanal ice cream, with an emphasis on ingredient quality and craftsmanship.
  • Establishments with a variety of flavors are prioritized, including both Argentine classics, especially dulce de leche, and innovative and creative options.
  • Customer opinions and ratings are considered, looking for ice cream parlors with high scores and a considerable volume of reviews that support their popularity and quality.
  • The ice cream parlor's ability to offer a unique experience, whether through seasonal flavors, native ingredients, or an authentic Italian proposal, is an important factor.