Riyadh is a brilliant place to have a sweet tooth, with a seemingly endless number of superb dessert spots. Among them are some fantastic ice cream specialists, churning out (literally) some of the best ice cream in some of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh. Whether you’re Team Soft Serve or Team Scoop, and wherever you stand on the Cone vs Cup debate, you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for at one of these top places for ice cream in Riyadh. The only thing left to ask is, do you want sprinkles with that?
Read on for the best places for ice cream in Riyadh…
Cereal Protocol
If you like fruit-flavoured ice cream this is one of the best places to visit in Riyadh. A mango cone or watermelon is a tasty treat that’ll instantly have you feeling refreshed. If you can’t decide which one just ask them to mix them together for a truly unique taste. If you’re feeling really daring, why not mix it with some cereal too? Truly one of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh.
From SAR21. Cereal Protocol, An Nakheel, Riyadh 12383. www.instagram.com/cerealprotocol (+966 59 220 4784).
Etna Artisan Gelato
With over 60 unique flavours you’ll definitely find something you fancy. One of the most popular is the ginger gelato cup with caramel milk tea and cinnamon sticks. If you want to try something new why not opt for the cactus fruit sorbet? Whichever you choose it’ll put a smile on your face and leave a lasting taste in your mouth.
From SAR20. Etna Artisan Gelato, Abi Bakr As Siddiq Rd, Almasiaf, Riyadh 12466. www.instagram.com/gelatoetna (+966 55 366 7753).
Giovanni L Gelato
Luxury gelato doesn’t get much better than what they serve here, made from high-quality natural ingredients with no colourings and preservatives. Plus, there’s a wide-range of vegan options too. The Giovanni L Gelato stall proved very popular with visitors at Riyadh’s Winter Wonderland festival in 2019. Our favourite flavour is the walnut caramel. Definitely one of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh.
From SAR12. Giovanni L Gelato 2349 Makkah Al Mukarramah Branch Rd, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12621 8145. https://www.instagram.com/giovannil_ksa/ (+966 9200 07634).
Godiva
A chocolate experience like no other, the sticky sauce alone is worth visiting for. The waffle cones are topped with nuts and chocolate before being filled with your choice of ice cream that’s then given Godiva’s stamp of approval with a chocolate square. If you’ve got room after ice cream pick up a couple of the divine individual chocolates too.
From SAR9. Godiva, Takhassusi Street, Al Rahmaniyah Riyadh 12344. www.godiva.com.sa (+966 11 281 5554).
Ice Cream 36
As soon as you walk into the store you can’t help but notice the mountains of ice cream in an array of tempting flavours. The bright blue cotton candy ice cream certainly catches the eye and is one the kids will love, and for the adults we recommend the delectable blueberry cheesecake. Totally one of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh.
From SAR11. Ice Cream 36, Takhassusi Street, Al Mohammadiyyah, Riyadh 12363. www.instagram.com/ice.cream36 (+966 50 582 9829).
Ice Cream Village
If you want ice cream from the places locals go then this is the best place in Riyadh to be. Ask for a cup with a mixture of flavours so you can experience the variety on offer. Ice Cream Village has everything from lychee, mango, lemon, tiramisu and coffee flavours. Another great way to experience their ice cream is by piling it on top of a waffle. Seriously one of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh.
From SAR10. Ice Cream Village, Takhassusi Street, Al Mohammadiyyah, Riyadh 12363. www.icecreamvillage.com.sa (+966 53 636 2288).
LaChino Ice Cream
The only thing better than a Kinder Bueno is, of course, Kinder flavoured ice cream. LaChino Ice Cream does a sensational cup of the good stuff, which is topped with chunks of Kinder chocolate. They have plenty of other wonderful flavours and also cater for events and weddings too.
From SAR11. LaChino Ice Cream King Abdul Aziz Rd, Al Ghadir, Riyadh 11564. www.instagram.com/lachinoksa (+966 50 031 7500).
M’Oishi
Ice cream with a difference, this Japanese recipe combines pounded rice and ice cream to deliver delicious, yet unconventional, mochi ice cream. The raw ingredients are all sourced from Japan to give you a truly authentic taste. Flavours include yuzu, salted caramel, strawberry, matcha green tea, acai and more. One of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh if you fancy trying something different.
From SAR48. M’Oishi, Riyadh Park Mall, 13511 Riyadh. www.moishi.com (+966 59 871 2490).
Nine Soft Serve
This is the perfect place to take the kids and keep them happy with Nine Soft Serve’s iconic vegan watermelon ice cream. The famous swirls are loaded with flavour and can be served inside a huge watermelon slice. If watermelon doesn’t tickle your fancy try the coconut gelato served in a fresh coconut shell. Absolutely one of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh, and among the cheapest too.
From SAR8. Nine Soft Serve, Riyadh Front off Airport Road. 13412 Riyadh. www.instagram.com/ninesoftserve (+966 55 074 7870).
Nitrosphere
Fancy a cup of liquid nitrogen ice cream? Of course you do. Inject your dessert with you choice of syrup for some extra sweetness. The Tropicana flavour is one the best selling menu items. You’ll also find the ice cream in Nitrosphere’s incredible freak shakes too.
From SAR15. Nitrosphere,Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Street, 12223 Riyadh. www.instagram.com/nitrosphere (+966 50 512 2805).
Sayaki
This is one of Riyadh’s best places to chill out and relax with an ice cream. The Japanese-inspired cones are shaped like koi carp and the tasty ube ice cream is whipped to perfection. Just make sure you take your Instagram photos before it melts. One of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh, and one of the funkiest, too.
From SAR12. Sayaki, Al Aqiq Plaza, Riyadh 13511. www.instagram.com/sayaki.sa (no number).
Superano
It’s almost more satisfying watching this ice cream cone being made than it is eating it. The towering swirls come in vanilla and chocolate flavours (you can mix them if you like) and need to be seen to be believed. If the cones are a bit much, you can ask for the famous swirls to be in a cup, which are a bit more manageable. One of the best places for ice cream in Riyadh, and one of the best value too.
From SAR10. Superano, Galleria Mall, Riyadh. www.instagram.com/superano_food (no number).
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