IL Gelato Hawaii — Restaurant in Honolulu

On vacation on Waikiki and walking along Lewers Street, Il Gelato was packed with customers. Many walked out with an assortment of gelato in cups, waffle cones or bowls, pastries and more. Deciding to enter, I noticed an incredible array of delicious gelato flavors to choose and all with a free taste offering. A four scoop cup was selected and they were all equally tasty. Needless to say the next two nights were repeat visits to try additional flavors. Sadly, returning to my home state ended by nightly visits. All servers were excellent, but a special shout out to 3 excellent employees at this store, David, Foster and Jarrod. If in this area or at another Il Gelato location, you will not be sorry by stopping in and trying a...

The gelato was very good but when I ordered from them at the Italian Festival the cashier said they only had a few flavors and one of them was hazelnut. I didn’t see hazelnut on the menu, I only saw Gianduia which means chocolate hazelnut (I know because I work at a store that also sells gelato) and he said “That’s not one of the flavors that I said” with intense attitude. So I told him “Oh I’m sorry, Gianduia means chocolate hazelnut” but he walked away without saying anything. Then, after I ordered he angrily put my cup on the counter….I’m not sure if he was from this store but he was a tall caucasian male and despite it being a pleasant hazelnut gelato this interaction honestly...

I've been going to IL Gelato Hawaii for nearly 10 years and every time I go I'm still impressed with the quality of the gelato and anything else I order. My favorite menu item is undoubtedly the milkshake. You get to pick any flavor of gelato or sorbetto that is available, either 3 scoops for a 16oz milkshake or 4 scoops for a 20oz milkshake. I love getting a green tea and dark chocolate 20oz milkshake. Aside from gelato they also sell a selection of crepes, paninis, waffles, acaí bowls, and pastries. Wether you are visiting Oahu from another country or if you live on Oahu, I highly recommend visiting IL Gelato...