Giandó (Budapest) — Restaurant in Budapest

A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Budapest

Tucked away on Váci Street, Giandó Gelato is a gem that brings the true essence of Italian craftsmanship to Budapest. The moment you step inside, you can feel the passion for authentic gelato that sets this place apart. Every scoop tells a story of quality, tradition, and love for the art of dessert making. What makes it truly special is that all the raw ingredients are imported directly from Italy, ensuring that every bite captures the genuine taste of its homeland. The Belgian chocolate gelato is a masterpiece. It is rich yet surprisingly light, with a deep cocoa flavor that melts perfectly on the tongue. The pistachio is another showstopper, beautifully balanced and blended to perfection. Each spoonful reveals a harmony of flavors that feels almost scientific in precision, yet full of soul. The texture is silky and smooth, never overly sweet, and leaves a lingering taste that keeps you coming back for more. Giandó doesn’t just satisfy your taste buds—it touches your heart. There’s something about its freshness and authenticity that transports you straight to Italy with every bite. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it an ideal stop whether you’re exploring the city or simply craving something extraordinary. Ahmad, the manager, deserves a special mention. His kindness and enthusiasm elevate the entire experience. He goes out of his way to make sure every customer feels welcome and leaves with a smile. His passion for what he does is infectious and adds a personal touch that makes Giandó truly memorable. This isn’t just another gelato shop it’s a destination. If you find yourself in Budapest, Giandó is an absolute must try.

P.S. Ahmad, may your gelato always be as good as that Hungarian Labneh from KRB, much...

The best ice cream in Budapest centre. The ice cream is of a very high quality, in ingredients, in temperature, in texture, in creativity, and in every metric I can think of.

The flavours change every time a flavour is finished, which is nice. There are the usual gelato flavours (bacio, cremina, et cetera), there are not so much of the ordinary ice cream flavours (e.g. vanilla, chocolate), but there are many creative variations on these flavours (e.g. Belgian chocolate, Ecuadorean chocolate, I think there are at least three kinds of flavours that involve pistachio as the main component, there is ordinary vanilla but also multiple vanilla-adjacent flavours, et cetera). I loved the creativity and the taste of these flavours. Any ice cream place can be successful with e.g. a basic Oreo flavour, but this ice cream place showed that it can take basic flavours and professionally create creative masterpieces. The pistachio, vanilla, and chocolate (the three flavours I use to judge an ice cream place) are all excellent, and all the derivations of these that I tried were surprisingly excellent too - my compliments!

The staff is super nice too, not only to the customers but also to each other (which is important; you'd hope that employees enjoy their work). Shout out to M&M! :)

There is nice music playing (with which the staff also interacts), and there is a sizeable inside space (two floors) for you to sit down and enjoy the ice cream.

Also, if this place ever implements ice cream flavours based on country flags or on personality tests - I take the credits...

I visited that so-called “ice cream” place — though calling it ice cream is generous. What they serve is basically warm pudding in disguise. First off, it’s already melting before it even reaches your hand. Not cold, not refreshing — just sad.

They don’t let you try any flavors, probably because they know once you do, you’ll run straight out the door. And honestly? They’re doing you a favor. Every scoop is a sugar bomb with zero actual flavor. It’s like someone whispered the name of a fruit while dumping artificial syrup into a bucket.

The only reason people flock there is because it’s the last place standing after 10 PM — it’s either that or nothing, and let’s be real, nothing might be the better choice.

My whole family ended up tossing our ice creams. Even the trash bin looked offended. If you value your digestive system and your taste buds, steer clear of this scammy little shop that somehow claims to be “the best in Budapest.” Don’t fall for the hype. You’ve...