Nutwood Gelataria | Ericeira — Restaurant in Mafra

Probably the best strawberry sorbet I’ve ever had

Simply the best! The best ice-cream we’ve had in Portugal after visiting for 8 years and trying everything in sight! The name scared us slightly, as my son is allergic to nuts. However, the owner assured us that it was named after the road of the first shop. We had a couple of scoops in a cup each, after the last dropped cone episode. On tasting our nut allergy friendly son’s mango and strawberry sorbets, we did a double take. And tried again. He was not happy. Why? It was that good and we weren’t sure we had tasted right! We tasted a few others, but ended up with strawberry sorbet as it was probably one of the best we’ve ever had. The owner explained that it was only made From local strawberries which were in season and that her flavours were seasonal. We savoured our various desserts slowly and then my wife did something she had only done once before in the 10 years we’ve been together- she went back for more. Life is too short. My son wanted to try something else, and the proprietor was kind enough to serve him from a batch of butter salted caramel which she had just finished which would avoid any cross contamination with nuts. He loved it, slightly on the sweet side for me. Since my wife went back, it gave me a welcome excuse to do the same and I chose the ‘coffee break’ - a combination of coffee, biscotti and chocolate - what a choice! One of the best I’ve made in a gelateria. Once my wife tasted mine, she did so a few more times to my disdain:(. If we ever return to Ericeira, this is a must visit…or we might be swayed to return to Ericeira...

Sad we didn’t find this lovely icecream shop till our third day of eating the overly processed and artificial options elsewhere in Ericeira. At least we are here another four days here to enjoy the natural flavours using real cream and eggs and not so sweet options on offer from the gorgeous chocolate, pistachio, peanut butter and chocolate and salted caramel. Tonight I am tempted to go for a fruit option including their...

Cute place if you want a quick dessert. The workers are nice and motivated even though it’s late. I took a waffle, which was pretty good but the ice cream had a lack of flavor… The chantilly was not good and didn’t taste good at all. The waffle was soft and well cooked. We took a vanilla milkshake but it was just a cup of milk with a tint of vanilla… The atmosphere is cute but it’s better to take away for much...