Massimo Gelato is the pick - a De Pijp institution making proper Italian gelato with Dutch milk. Miuz on the Overtoom is the experimental alternative in West. Monte Pelmo in the Jordaan has been doing this since 1957. Last checked - June 2026.
Three different picks, three different situations. Massimo is classic Italian gelato done right. Miuz plays with unusual flavours and changes the menu often. Monte Pelmo is the old Jordaan standby - no fuss, around 20 flavours, been here longer than any of us.
Run by Massimo Strologo, who makes proper Italian gelato using Dutch milk from a farm in North Holland, and fresh, seasonal ingredients where possible. The pistachio and the stracciatella are the benchmarks - both are excellent. The queues at the Van Ostadestraat shop on a warm afternoon are real but move fast. A De Pijp institution at this point, and still earning it.
Find on Google Maps →More adventurous than Massimo - Miuz plays with unusual flavour combinations and changes the menu more often. Worth trying when you want to be surprised rather than satisfied by something you already know you love. On a warm afternoon along the Overtoom, it is a better 15-minute stop than most things nearby.
Find on Google Maps →Italian gelato in the Jordaan since 1957. Around 20 homemade flavours, rotating with the season, plus non-dairy sorbets. No gimmicks - the quality is consistent, the staff are cheerful, and the queue on warm days is short and moves fast. If you are already in the Jordaan and want something cold, this is the obvious stop.
Find on Google Maps →Massimo Gelato on Van Ostadestraat 147 in De Pijp. Run by an Italian using Dutch milk and seasonal ingredients. Four locations: De Pijp (Van Ostadestraat 147), Haarlemmerstraat, Jodenbreestraat, and Kinkerstraat. The pistachio and stracciatella are the standouts.
Yes. It has been the benchmark for years and still is. The Van Ostadestraat original is the best location. Expect a queue on warm days but it moves quickly.
Monte Pelmo on 2e Anjeliersdwarsstraat 17. Italian gelato since 1957, around 20 homemade flavours. A reliable neighbourhood spot with no pretension.