Carmen's Italian Ice – Italian
This vibrant neighborhood escape invites guests to cool down with a kaleidoscope of artisanal Italian ices and velvety frozen custards that swirl together in decadent, layered gelatis. Hand-dipped Jersey pops and thick, hand-spun milkshakes offer a nostalgic nod to classic boardwalk treats, while tropical Island Refreshers and creamy vegan coconut soft serve provide a refreshing, modern twist for every palate.
1115 Nelson Street, Rockville MD 20850 https://carmensitalianice.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, low-sodium, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, volumetrics, tlc, mayo-clinic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the exceptional desserts at Carmen's, frequently highlighting the kitchen's clear pride in their craft and the high quality of every sweet treat. Celebrated for its cozy and pleasant atmosphere, the experience is further elevated by service that diners praise for being remarkably efficient and timely. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared dessert selections, which serve as a highlight for those seeking a warm and welcoming dining environment.
Menu
- Italian Ice - $5.5: Fresh Jersey-style Italian ice made daily in Rockville, MD. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Frozen Custard - $7: Jersey-style frozen custard made fresh daily using a special recipe. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gelati - $7: Jersey shore classic layering Italian Ice and custard flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Jersey Pops - $6: Small batch paletas made with real ingredients, fruit or creamy custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Dipped or Custom Jersey Pops - $7: Customized or chocolate-dipped Jersey Pops. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Specialty Scoops - $7: Seasonal hard packed custards. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Coconut Soft Serve - $7: Plant-based soft serve from a special batch freezer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Hand-Spun Milkshake - $8: Custard-based shake with whipped cream. Flavors include Oreo, Strawberry, or weekly specials.
- Smoothie - $8: Assorted fruit varieties.
- Island Refresher - $7: Ting grapefruit soda with lemon Italian Ice.
- Carmen's Cherry Coke - $7: Coca-Cola poured over cherry Italian Ice.
- Root Beer Float - $7: Root beer poured over vanilla custard.
- Fresh Lemonade - $7: House-made lemonade.
- Coffee - $4: Served with cream and sugar.
- Hot Chocolate - $4.5: Served with whipped cream and marshmallows.
- Hot Pretzel Bites - $6.5: Salt, cinnamon sugar, or plain bites served with yellow or spicy brown mustard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Funnel Fries - $6.5: Sugary fried dough strips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hot Dog - $6: Classic hot dog with ketchup, mustard, and relish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Popcorn - $3: Freshly popped corn. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Fall Gelati - $7: Warm pastry topped with cool custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Par-Tay Cooler - $145: Two gallon buckets of Italian Ice. Serves approximately 70 people. Includes cups, spoons, and scoops. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Italian Ice On The Fly - $250: Up to 30 servings of Italian Ice (4 flavors). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free