I dont know how wed never seen this place before... its easily my new favorite gelato spot in the Bay Area! We tried the Violet, Strawberry, Pistachio, Stracciatella, and the Toasted Almond and Caramelized Figs. Phew. Just delicious, every flavor! They also sell doggie yogurt, which was a big win for my girl ☺️

This will be one of my new favorite places in Berkeley. Its a cute hole in the wall Gelato place just outside the Downtown Berkeley BART station. I dont know how long ago they opened, but Im glad i know their existence now.They have just a few tables, but the plaza is a great place for overflow.Its only a hop, skip, and jump from the movie theater, in case youre inclined to treat yourself after a movie.

Delicious Gelato, many flavors I have not tasted before! They had 2 or 3 Vegan flavors too.Kind of surprised that dogs were allowed inside?

Rose and Pistachio was a good combo. Friend also liked the Ube.They had nice outdoor tables and seating.Perfect after a meal or for a craving.Pleasant downtown vibe.

I loved their strawberry gelato which was dairy free. They had 2 other dairy free options and lots of traditional gelato flavors.

No photos because I ate it to quickly 🤣 Great service and location. Best gelato I’ve had outside of Italy!

Twice now the gelato was perfect. Solid variety of flavors. Also the amaretto cookies sold in store are some of the best I’ve ever had. Wish they sold ice cream sandwiches with any flavor of ice cream.

Great gelato, nice and creamy with rich flavor. Tiramisu, vanilla, and chocolate all got passing scores!

Good gelato! Very friendly and good service!

Hands down its the best Gelato Ive had in the USA and significantly better than what Ive had in most touristy places in Italy itself. The vanilla flavor was sublime.

Taste is great. Price is a little steep for a 4 oz serving, but really worth it! Could use a few more flavors 👍

I lived in Turin for a year and I come here pretty much every week to relive my experience abroad through gelato! I highly recommend this place, especially the flavors Pistachio and Gianduja.

Delicious gelato, and nice to have a seat outside with the many tables around.

Highly recommend the banana caramel chip flavor!

Pretty good tasting salted caramel gelato. I wish it had a little more of the burnt taste.

Great choice of flavors. Made fresh daily.

Gelato is actually more like 4 stars, however during my visit there was limited offering, no vegan option (we had 1 vegan person in our group). Also thought the service was more like 3 stars. Payment min $5 but small size portion $4.75, felt like was forced to buy something on spot when other customers looked at me. Couldnt just pay 5$ or wasnt offered this option. Overall experience was pretty average.

Straciatella flavor was great! The staff was friendly and gave me a very generous portion. I’ll definitely come back and try the other flavors too!

Good ice cream spot

Love this place! The best ice cream in town hands down!

Honestly, this is the best all-around Gelato shop you will find in Berkeley. Their prices are great, with all sorts of different flavors which all are also delicious! I also really enjoy the texture of the sorbets they have here. They have a decent location in the city, but I highly recommend going to Almare Gelato Italiano if you’re in the area.

Great selection of flavors, like lavender blueberry and ricotta orange. Both great. Others with us had coffee, chocolate and hazelnut. All good. Texture was smooth and silky on the tongue. Definitely worth a visit when in the area. Patio area outside is great for enjoying the gelato while people watching.

I don’t think I can express enough how much I love Almare. I’ve been almost 2000 miles away from them since COVID started, and I still talk about them at least once a week minimum. I’ve found nowhere else that makes rose gelato, and theirs is literally crack cocaine. I carve the 800ish calories in a pint out of my daily diet because once I get my hands on it I develop the primal urge to eat the entire thing every single time without fail. Probably in the top 5 best foods I’ve ever had, honestly probably in the top 3 I’m just being stingy. All of my boys have tried rose gelato, I leave no tastebud unturned; I’ve never had a reaction worse than “it’s good”, with the scale going all the way up to friends who were visiting from across the country who still regularly angst about nowhere else having rose gelato and being thousands of miles away from Berkeley. If it were feasible physically, I’d pay an embarrassing amount to send myself rose gelato. Almare’s also super cute and nice to patrons, the works, but even if they were the scummiest rudest most overpriced place in Berkeley they’d still keep my patronage on rose gelato alone. I’m an Almare simp to the point where it’s a default fact about me that people in my regular life know. You don’t even have to trust my word on this, just get like a scoop of it and you’ll get what I’m saying.

Well, this is as good as it gets pretty much. The Gelato is made fresh there and it is comparable or better than any of the best Ive had in Italy. Smooth, rich and creamy in texture, it melts in your mouth and brings forth a deep satisfaction and reverence for the finest. Ive been back here several times in many years - my dad even came up from Southern California and he really was speechless... a man whose made his life in Italian food/wine catering and food-service, now thats a rarity for him! You have to appreciate the complexity in the simple to really appreciate what this place brings. Glad to have this touch of Italy (made with love).

Luxurious flavors, always feels like a treat coming here. They pretty reliably have a couple sorbets, which is important for some of my lactose-intolerant friends. Sometimes a bit cramped and loud for my taste inside, but theres now a nice plaza with tables right outside.

Always has tasty new flavors. I recommend Coffee, Ube, and Stracciatella! Some others like their Rose gelato, but personally its not my favorite. Their gelato is a lovely texture. They have recently added gelato sandwiches which unfortunately only come in vanilla and chocolate gelato.

This is the best gelato Ive had, ever. The flavors were amazing and delicious. Its a little expensive so perhaps not an every day item, but for an occasional treat I strongly recommend this place.

It took a while for me to get my order, but I ordered the lemon sorbet & vanilla ice cream together. It worked out fine for me. Its a small gelato store in the middle of downtown Berkeley. It was fine.

One of the better and more closer to real gelato. I am still looking for the pistachio gelato that can match the quality and taste of what you find in the best places in Italy.

This place is pretty good. Scoops are pretty small for the price, but Im not from around here so maybe thats the norm? I love their Tuscan melon sorbet!

Fairly unique flavours, and they pack your tiny cup full. Very worth the price. The location is a bit small though, so there probably wont be a spot to sit.

Great selection, great location; a nice way to end a night.

Very delicious and a good price for such great quality. The lady at the counter was super nice and patient in helping me choose good flavors. I am definitely going back for more.

My absolute favorite gelato place -- they made me fall in love with their toasted almond with caramelized fig! I love it so much that friends know to bring a quart over when I throw dinner parties (I have great friends!). Adorable little spot right in front of the Downtown Berkeley BART station. Friendly staff, nice selection of treats, and decent amount of seating.

Delicious hand crafted gelato! So many great flavors!

This is the best gelato Ive found in the bay area. Each flavor has real flavor in it - it doesnt all just taste like sugar and cream (although there is plenty of sugar and cream!). Every day has different flavors - all made on site that day. I sure wish I lived closer to Berkeley. My favorite is the toasted almond and fig but I also loved pineapple and mint, salted caramel, and coconut. And the only reason Im not listing more flavors was because those are the only ones I had time to eat!

Best ice cream Ive had in the US in years!

Not bad, but then I just got back from a trip in Europe (rome), and had the best Gelato ever there!

Excellent Gelato, very close to UC Berkeley. Certainly on par with many European Gelato makers. Try the almond fig gelato for something unique!

Lots of gelato options in the Gourmet Ghetto, but my favorite is Almare. The others are great to try, but they cant replace Almare in the heart of my tongue. (So to speak.)(FYI: I recommend trying something different each time till you decide on your own favorites, but mine is the chocolate-hazelnut. My wifes is hazelnut.)

They make their gelato in house every morning, and the menu changes depending on the day you visit. Delicious gelato! I highly recommend strawberry cheesecake flavor.They also sell chocolate on a stick that you can melt in a cup of warm water or milk and enjoy a creamy hot chocolate at home. Highly recommend!

Excellent gelato. Especially liked the selection of adult flavors, including pistachio, almond fig, hazelnut, and coffee.And despite being a trendy place in a high-traffic part of the city, they didnt rip my face off with their prices either, which was nice.

Delicious Italian style gelato: less sweet and fatty than ice creams and authentic flavors. High quality product. It would deserve a more spacious shop.

Really good gelato, my favorite in the bay area. You cant go wrong with the chocolate or the Italian chocolate chip.

Vegan flavors that arent solely sorbet! Next to BART is a bonus for a quick ice cream getaway.

The gelato is within the normal range of pricing, and it is fantastic. The almond and fig gelato is something special, delicately flavored and creamy. Its a small store, so while there are tables, its a safe bet to assume this will be more of a walking and eating. Great for sunny day walks through downtown Berkeley.

Delicious flavors, friendly staff who was properly masked

Please stop making people buy candy they don’t want when they don’t have cash for purchases under $5. Get an atm or utilize Venmo. Also, it isn’t legal to require a minimum purchase just because you’re weary of card fees. You’re a business, plan around it.

Salted Caramel was wonderful! Staff was very nice giving samples. I also tried the orange creme. So tasty!! Recommend to any gelato lover.

I dont normally dish out the superlatives, but Almare is likely the best gelato Ive had in America...and I know my gelato in a cross-continent way :) Tanti auguri Simone!

Best Gelato I Know of outside Italy. Authentic. I go every time Im in town. Love this place.

Stopped in Almare on a whim while walking after dinner last night. SO glad we did. Lovely atmosphere and both the girls working were really nice and gave recommendations, as I was being indecisive! They gladly offered to let me sample many flavors, and I also got a free chai latte (because she accidentally made an extra.) Great experience and the gelato was AMAZING. Will be back.

Amazing flavours. I love the pistachio, chocolate 🍫 with hazelnuts and the rose is the most delicious. Visiting this place is a must. Something that you should try before you die.

Love it know the owners awesome place good gelato good food and great company

The gelato is amazing! Only downfall is the price. It is a bit expensive when there is 1.25$ ice cream a block away, but the quality is perfect and well worth it

We tried the gianduia and macadamia/caramel/chocolate. Both were great. $4 for a small (two flavors).

The customer service couldve been better but the gelato was delicious

Just had an excellent affogato with their gelato stracciatello.

The people that work here are extremely friendly and very helpful-- very nice people. The gelato is absolutely spectacular. The best gelato I have ever had! The flavors are extraordinary, and like nothing you would find in a normal ice cream shop. I had a raspberry flavor-- it tasted like there were real fresh raspberries in it! The whiskey flavor tasted like actual whiskey, like they just poured it right in there, and the rose and lemon were amazing as well-- I could actually taste and feel the sourness of the lemon as if it were an actual lemon.This place rocks.Not to mention their hot chocolate was thickly amazing-- it was like the whole drink was just a rich, melted chunk of chocolate.Go here! It really is great.

Best gelato Ive had (granted my gelato experience isnt huge) very good flavor its all fresh made. The owner is from Italy so he has traditional experience with gelato and it shows

The Best gelato in town!!! Authentically made by a member of a long history of family gelato makers in Italy!

Have many flavors...not great taste....prefer real American style ice cream to gelato..texture and flavors dont compare to what you get in Italy.

One of the best gelato in the area. Highly recommended

Wonderful, authentic little place. Incredible hot chocolate too. Oddly the stracciatella, my usual gelato benchmark, is disappointing here but everything else is good.

Friendly service and delicious vegan options.

They let you try as many flavors as you want! And wow the flavors are so flavorful compared to most ice cream places. Way better than any other icecream-like dish Ive ever had, hands down.That said, take this review with a grain of salt - at time of writing, the only other gelato Ive tried was 1. at an airport I dont even remember at a stopover in some east-ish flyover state or other, which was terrible 2. the gelato place in the gourmet ghetto, which was only as good as Im used to ice cream being. So while Almare is absolutely amazing, I havent compared it to other good gelato places.

Friendly staff, creative flavors, punch card gets you free gelato after buying 6, which makes it easier to drop $4 on gelato.

I have been coming here for quite a while and love it! But the last few times I have been here the service hasnt been too good.

THE ROSE GELATO IS SO GOODHighly recommend

You will find this place just outside the BART station. Very convenient if you come from a long ride and want something cold and refreshing. The place is really small (take the ice cream and go eat it outside, there are only three or four tables if Im not mistaken), but has what youve come for - gelato. A proper gelato. The staff is friendly and patient, even if you have a hard time deciding (and you will have a hard time deciding).They have different tastes (I cant for the love of god remember how many they had last weekend, when I was there, but Id say at least 16 different ones). They also have a sign outside of their establishment that will tell you the specials for the season. Ill have to come again to see how they change.I ordered rose, vanilla and pistachio. All three were really good! You can have them in a cone or in a cup (better choice, if you dont want to get all ice creamy). The price is by the amount of scoops youll have and its pricey, yes (this is Berkeley, dont forget that), but then again, it is a very tasty gelato.They also offer hot chocolate, coffee, tea and some other nuts and chocolate, if youre not into ice cream, but thats not the point.Will come back for more, for sure. :)

Amazing gelato with a loyalty reward program. Hopefully BART construction doesnt hurt business because this is a gem.

The roasted almond and carmelized fig is crazy good

Great place for gelato if a craving hits late, theyre open until 11! The coffee flavored gelato is YUM!

This is where you can find authentic Italian gelato in a nice selection of flavors. Pistachio is my all time favorite. There is no American made pistachio ice cream that can even come close to pistachio gelato and at Almare they make it just as good as any gelato Ive ever had in Italy.Coconut and tiramisu are also awesome flavors to try. The only way my visit there could have been better would be if they had strawberry and cream flavors to choose from - they go together really well with pistachio.Besides the gelato, they offer Italian coffee, cookies and chocolates.If you appreciate good service and authentic Italian gelato, you gotta give Almare a try - you wont be disappointed !

Run by two FOB and awesome Italians. Unparalleled gelato experience.Try: pistachio, hazelnut and their viscous hot chocolate shot!

Their gelato is amazing! I recommend the tiramisu

Beautiful display and delicious gelato. Fun flavors too, and drinking chocolate

Delicious real Italian gelato. Staff is really friendly and prices are cheap.

I cant say much about the quality of gelato that i bought, since i came across not one, but two dark hairs in my cup (im blonde, so no, its not mine). First try = last try.

Just simple good gelato!!

Small place with big flavors, will be coming back whenever Im around!

Wonderful. Reminds me of our many visits to gelato shops in Italy.

Decent gelato, would probably prefer to go to Johns down the street instead for cheaper

Strawberry Cheesecake is really really good.

Great Italian style gelato. Nice to have that option in Berkeley.

Every flavor is delicious!

Without a doubt the best gelato Ive had out of Italy!

Unique flavors at reasonable price

Lovely, cozy shop - great for late night gelato

Really good artisan ice cream!

Ordered a large hot chocolate, and received something a si fit for a toddler. Not sure if this is some kind of joke or just pure stupidity.

Nice and kind guy, yummy gelato:)

Always amazing gelato and great service. $5 minimum for credit cards.

Authentic Italian gelato!

Very good gelato. Slow with crowd

Very tasty! And one small cup is plenty for 2 people!

Friendly staff, limited but good selection of dessert. There isnt much seating area so be prepared.

Such a tasty affogata!

Doesnt taste very sweet and the service is garbage

Great prices for good gelato.