Anita Gelato London
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About Anita Gelato London
Anita Gelato London is an ice cream shop at 4 Upper St Martin's Ln, near Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Mama Anita's recipes, developed over more than 20 years, yield 150+ handcrafted gelato flavours made in-house, so the counters offer a wide range to choose from. Mixed berry cheesecake, hazelnut mousse and salted caramel are among the named flavours, and you can try a flavour before you buy. A variety of toppings is available, and coffees and other drinks are served alongside the gelato. The shop is walk-in. Seating inside sits on floor tile shaped like gelato scoops.
Good to know
“Discover Anita Gelato Covent Garden, a destination for authentic artisanal gelato in the heart of London. Located at 4 Upper St Martin’s Lane, just steps from Covent Garden and Leicester Square, our gelato shop London location serves freshly made Mediterranean-inspired gelato crafted in-house every day. With over 20 years of recipe perfection, Mama Anita creates 150+ handcrafted flavors using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques. Enjoy some of the best gelato in London, from classic favorites to unique creations. Looking for gelato near me? Visit Anita Gelato and experience world-loved gelato across 160+ locations.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheesecake gelato flavors, dark chocolate gelato, huge four-scoop portions and free flavor tasting.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheesecake gelato flavors, dark chocolate gelato, huge four-scoop portions and free flavor tasting.
Customer Review Summary
Cheesecake flavours draw the most repeat mentions, with reviewers naming mixed berry cheesecake, mango cheesecake, and a cheesecake with berries and pistachio crumble. Close behind is the sheer selection, which several say makes choosing difficult, with dark chocolate, limoncello, hazelnut mousse, chocolate crunch, salted caramel, and sweet biscuit all singled out. Diners describe the gelato as creamy, rich, and dense, and a few call the portions huge, with one describing four generous scoops and a wide choice of toppings. Staff are described as friendly and quick, and several note that flavours can be tried before picking. One reviewer offers it as an alternative to Amorino, and another who has visited locations in New York and Florida finds the London shop just as consistent. The interior is called beautifully designed with plenty of seating, and one reviewer singles out the floor tile shaped like scoops of gelato.
Customer Review Summary
Cheesecake flavours draw the most repeat mentions, with reviewers naming mixed berry cheesecake, mango cheesecake, and a cheesecake with berries and pistachio crumble. Close behind is the sheer selection, which several say makes choosing difficult, with dark chocolate, limoncello, hazelnut mousse, chocolate crunch, salted caramel, and sweet biscuit all singled out. Diners describe the gelato as creamy, rich, and dense, and a few call the portions huge, with one describing four generous scoops and a wide choice of toppings. Staff are described as friendly and quick, and several note that flavours can be tried before picking. One reviewer offers it as an alternative to Amorino, and another who has visited locations in New York and Florida finds the London shop just as consistent. The interior is called beautifully designed with plenty of seating, and one reviewer singles out the floor tile shaped like scoops of gelato.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Anita Gelato in Leicester Square has an incredible selection with so many flavours that choosing just one is difficult. The gelato looks amazing and you can see the huge variety laid out across the counters as soon as you walk in. The interior is also beautifully designed with loads of character and plenty of seating to enjoy your gelato inside. A really impressive addition to Leicester Square and the quality matched the setting.”
- Google user
“Love their gelato flavors. Great place to take a break from the heat and get sweet treat. Lots of flavors to choose from and you can try them before you pick. Recommended 👍🏼”
- Google user
“Another Anita visit and another 5 stars. Been to locations in NY and Florida, and this London location is just as tasty and just as consistent, with friendly and quick customer service. Highly recommend this place for gelato in Covent Garden area! hazelnut mousse and chocolate crunch is always a favorite but also tried the cheesecake with berries and pistachio crumble today. All were delicious!”
- Google user
“Huge selection, very good quality ice cream. I had the mango cheesecake and salted caramel. I would recommend. You can have coffees and drinks too. Staff are very quick at serving.”
- Google user
“I took my date here today after going to the history museum. I wanted a hat brush, and she mentioned she wanted gelato. We walked to Laird Hatters, and I told her we'd probably pass one soon while walking to the hat shop, and we did. A good one. I got the dark chocolate and Limoncello. These were dense and delicious. It was nice to find dark chocolate here. I don't see dark chocolate in the UK as much as you do in the US for some reason. My date also got the dark chocolate and the raspberry mixed with more dark chocolate. Very high-quality gelato. The space is beautifully designed. I especially like the floor tile that is shaped like scoops of gelato. It's a nice touch and shows that level of detail the owners went to making a great ice cream shop.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
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