Six ice cream makers compared
| Ice cream maker | Address | Speciality | Price or hours read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthillon | 29-31 rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, 4th | The reference ice cream of Île Saint-Louis | Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm (two sources) |
| Pozzetto | 39 rue du Roi de Sicile, 4th | Italian-style ice cream, Sicilian pistachio and gianduja | Made daily, seating available |
| Gelati d'Alberto | 45 rue Mouffetard, 5th | Ice cream shaped like flowers, yoghurt, hazelnut, 100% fruit sorbets | One shop only, frequent queue |
| Glazed | 19 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire (5th), 54 rue des Martyrs (9th), 43 boulevard Pasteur (15th) | Artisan ice cream with a pastry feel | Seasonal flavours |
| Reÿs - Glaces Éternelles | 4 rue du Bourg Tibourg, 4th | Seasonal fruit ice cream, no artificial additives | Tasting platter |
| Pierre Hermé | 72 rue Bonaparte, 6th | Seasonal signature ice creams | From 9 EUR for a 160 ml pot |
How to choose
For an ice cream to take to a garden, Girotti sells natural ice cream at 120 boulevard Raspail (6th, 8am to 8pm) and from a kiosk in the Luxembourg Garden (11am to 7pm). On a small budget, Amorino serves a pot or cone from 3.90 EUR. Berthillon has its own page: Berthillon, address and hours; for the island, see Île Saint-Louis.
Ice cream inside a food tour
To taste several addresses in the Saint-Germain area with a guide, compare the Saint-Germain chocolate and pastry food tour.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best ice cream maker in Paris? Berthillon is the most cited; Pozzetto, Gelati d'Alberto and Reÿs are good artisan alternatives.
Should you expect a queue? At Gelati d'Alberto and Berthillon, often.
The Paris Authority editorial team, updated 30 October 2026.
