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“Just like in Italy”

Piccolo Grande Artisan Gelateria
Ranked #11 of 79 Dessert in Ottawa
Price range: C$3 - C$10
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Neighbourhood: Byward Market Area
Description: Piccolo Grande - Little fat, Big taste. "Forse, la migliore gelateria nel mondo! - Maybe the best ice cream shop in the world!" Based on an age old Italian tradition, Piccolo Grande manufactures Italian ice cream, known as Gelato. We have taken the charm of the Italian Gelateria, adapted it to the North American market and palate, creating a concept that has proved to be a gastronomic sensation, as well as a home grown success story for 30 plus years. Piccolo Grande will always use the finest ingredients available; including imported flavorings direct from Italy. We acknowledge our commitment to remarkable service backed up by quality craftsmanship in our unwavering pursuit of an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Ottawa.
Reviewed August 19, 2022 via mobile

The gelato was to die for. Our daughter told us about this place and treated us when we dropped her off. I had the combo pistacchio and coconut. She had the tiramisu and my husband had the strawberry and caramel. Well worth visiting if you like gelatos.

Date of visit: August 2022
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4 - 8 of 82 reviews

Reviewed July 21, 2022

Delicious and full of flavor gelato. Plenty of flavor to choose from, staff was very nice, prices are fair. Would definitely recommend if you love gelato!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed September 14, 2019

This has been my favourite gelato spot in Ottawa for a while. It's authentic and delicious, it really tastes like the gelato you get in Italy! However the service is hit or miss, it can be very slow especially in the summer. To me it's worth the wait, but it's still frustrating.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 19, 2019 via mobile

The main branch is in Murray Street downtown but it was one in a garden in Hintonburg I visited one weekday afternoon. Even though the weather was distinctly changeable the prospect of a tub of mango sorbet was simply too tempting. And the rain held off!

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed July 17, 2019

Bought a cup of gelato for my 4 year old this afternoon. Super over priced. Most of it ended up on the ground because the cups are too small and the ice cream just sits on top. Went inside to ask for a larger cup to transfer his ice cream into so that he could enjoy it. Was told that I had to pay for the extra cup. When I politely refused, stating that a customer shouldn’t have to pay because of their bad design, the employee responded very rudely that if I wasn’t happy, I should go elsewhere. I certainly will and I hope you do too. They really know how to suck the joy out of ice cream.

Date of visit: July 2019
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