Gelarto – Italian
This vibrant boutique creamery invites guests into a world of frozen artistry, where the air is perfumed with the comforting aromas of toasted hazelnuts and warm cinnamon. Velvety ribbons of Madagascan vanilla and rich milk chocolate are churned to silky perfection, offering a decadent escape through flavors that range from the nostalgic crunch of Oreo to the sophisticated sweetness of crème anglaise. It is a sanctuary for the sweet-toothed, where every meticulously crafted scoop serves as a cooling celebration of pure, indulgent joy.
18 South Water Street, Wilmington NC 28401 https://gelarto.com/wilmington/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Gelarto
Dairy-Free at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet, Fruits of the Forest Sorbet and Vegan Vanilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Vanilla, Vegan Coconut and Vegan Hazelnut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 48 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coffee, Strawberry Sorbet and Strawberries & Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Coconut and Toffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut, Vegan Coconut and Fresh Fruit Smoothies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Vanilla, Crème Anglaise and Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegan Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gelarto
Gelarto in Wilmington has 20 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet, Fruits of the Forest Sorbet and Vegan Vanilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gelarto
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Toffee | 0 g | 21 g |
| Milk Chocolate | 3.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Dark Chocolate | 3.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Vegan Coconut | 1.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Blood Orange Sorbet | 0.3 g | 11.5 g |
| Fruits of the Forest Sorbet | 0 g | 11 g |
| Ricotta | 83.9 g | 10.5 g |
| Strawberries & Cream | 23.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Green Apple Sorbet | 0.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Tiramisu | 54 g | 6 g |
| Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the outstanding food quality and fresh, appetizing offerings that consistently impress first-time visitors. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and helpful service, guests highlight the welcoming atmosphere as a standout feature that makes the experience worth repeating.
Menu
Gelato Flavors
Authentic Menodiciotto gelato flavors.
- Milk Chocolate: Cioccolato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Madagascan Vanilla: Vaniglia Del Madagascar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chocolate & Hazelnut: Nocciolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip: Stracciatella
- Hazelnut: Nocciola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Oreo: Biscotto Oreo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Crème Anglaise: Crema Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Toffee: Dulce de leche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Coffee: Caffe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon: Cannella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Rum & Raisin: Malaga Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins
- Sicilian Pistachio: Pistacchio di Sicilia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Baked Cream: Fior Di Panna Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Tiramisu: Tiramisù Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mascarpone: Mascarpone Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Honeycomb: Nido d’Ape Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sea Salt Caramel: Caramello Salato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberries & Cream: Fragola e Panna Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cherries & Cream: Variegato All’amarena Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Mint Choc Chip: Ciokomenta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana: Banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Coconut: Cocco Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- White Chocolate: Cioccolato Bianco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Dark Chocolate: Fondente Nero Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Yogurt: Yoghurth Naturale Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ricotta: Ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics
Vegan Flavors & Sorbets
Plant-based gelato and water-based sorbets.
- Vegan Vanilla: Vaniglia Vegana Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Vegan Hazelnut: Nocciola Vegano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Vegan Sea Salt Caramel: Caramello Salato Vegano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegan Chocolate: Cioccolato Vegano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Vegan Coconut: Cocco Vegano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Vegan Oreo: Oreo Vegano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Blood Orange Sorbet: Arancia Rossa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Strawberry Sorbet: Fragola Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Mango Sorbet: Mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Lemon Sorbet: Limone Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fruits of the Forest Sorbet: Frutti di Bosco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Raspberry Sorbet: Lampone Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Passion Fruit Sorbet: Frutto della Passione Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Caribbean Lime Sorbet: Caraibi lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Melon Sorbet: Melone Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Pineapple Sorbet: Ananas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Green Apple Sorbet: Mela Verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Mulberry Sorbet: Gelsi Neri Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Gelato Cakes
Custom cakes for special occasions. Please allow 3 days advance notice.
- Handcrafted Gelato Cake - Small - $27: Custom handcrafted gelato cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Handcrafted Gelato Cake - Medium - $35: Custom handcrafted gelato cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Handcrafted Gelato Cake - Large - $40: Custom handcrafted gelato cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
Hot and cold drinks including coffee, shakes, and juices.
- Gelato Shakes: Gelato blended into shakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit Smoothies: Fresh fruit Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Fresh Fruit Juices: Fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sodas: Assorted sodas
- Lemonades: Fresh lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Latte: Vigilant Hope Coffee
- Americano: Vigilant Hope Coffee
- Espresso: Vigilant Hope Coffee
- Cappuccino: Vigilant Hope Coffee
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelarto
- Is Gelarto dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gelarto has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet, Fruits of the Forest Sorbet and Vegan Vanilla.
- What can I eat at Gelarto on a dairy-free diet?
- Strawberry Sorbet, Fruits of the Forest Sorbet and Vegan Vanilla carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gelarto have vegan options?
- Yes. 20 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet and Fruits of the Forest Sorbet.
- Is Gelarto gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gelarto?
- Toffee, at roughly 21g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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