Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are il laboratorio del gelato, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory and Popbar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for ice cream in NoLita. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional ice cream.
NoLita's Premier Ice Cream Destinations
NoLita’s charming streets are home to a vibrant array of frozen treats that cater to every palate and craving. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's diverse dessert scene, featuring everything from traditional Italian gelato and handcrafted pops to innovative Chinese and Japanese-inspired sweets. Whether you are craving the artisanal flavors of il laboratorio del gelato and Popbar or looking to explore the unique offerings at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, Mango Mango, and 12 Matcha, there is a perfect scoop waiting for you.
5 restaurants in Best Ice Cream in NoLita | Top Spots
- il laboratorio del gelato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Popbar · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Mango Mango: Chinese.
- 12 Matcha: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
