La Gelateria — Restaurant in Cartagena

La Gelateria is a favorite for gelato lovers visiting Cartagena. This little shop slightly off the beaten path boasts a good selection of flavors. The gelato is authentic, with fresh flavors. Standout scoops (for me) include the tangy pie de limon (key lime pie), tropical mango light, and decadent Stracciatella. Despite the modest setting (near the gas station and grocery store), the friendly staff and covered outdoor seating make for a delightful experience. A must-visit for cooling down with an authentic, high-quality gelato in this charming Colombian city. Credit cards accepted but bring...

The gelato was good but not amazing (I’d rate it 4 out of 5) but the service was terrible. The girl working was in a bad mood, not friendly. I was wanting to have two scoops of ice cream with espresso on top (an affogato) which she said they don’t do in a snotty attitude. So I separately ordered a gelato and an espresso, and asked if she could place the 2 scoops into a larger cup so I could pour the coffee over it and she said to give me a larger cup she would need to charge me the large price, again with a rude attitude. This gelato is expensive, and yet even McDonalds has better service...

Don’t be fooled by the good reviews. It was truly the worst ice cream (gelato that’s only in the name of the place) I had in my live. It was extremely watery and no flavor at all. Please don’t make the same mistake than I and skip this one. No...