Gelato Gilberto — Restaurant in Louisville

Somehow we found ourselves driving through Norton Commons a couple weeks ago. I honestly have no idea how we ended up there, but suddenly my wife was buried in her phone and started giving me "turn left down this street", "go around this corner" and "no that that corner, THIS corner". After winding through several streets in the greater Norton Commons area we stopped in front of Gelato Gilberto. We got out of the car and she said "Follow me".

What was I going to do? NOT follow her? I didn't make it 24 years by not following her, so in we go. This Saturday evening was pretty quiet as my wife dragged me in (ok, she didn't really drag me, but I was missing the James Bond marathon on TNT) for Gelato.

Gelato Gilberto is a quaint little place that offers more than just Gelato. 24 flavors of Gelato, to be exact, in 3 different sizes and a waffle cone option. What's really cool about it is that you can mix/match flavors in your cone/waffle bowl. I had a medium bowl with a mix of Mango and Mixed Berries and it was a very good combination.

The girl behind the counter was helpful in educating us what our options were (sizes) and to help answer our questions about the flavors and providing samples on an itty bitty spoon.

Gelato Gilbert also offers Nutella crepes (which I REALLY need to make a return trip for) and a small section called Itty Bitty Italy where you can find a few items specific to Italy. It was a great experience for a frozen treat when we ended up somewhere we didn't expect. A treat not entirely unlike James Bond might have gotten, had not stayed home to watch his own...

This location is small, but mighty! The flavors pack a punch and the service was good. A small was plenty for me as they put quite a bit in the cup and it overflows out the top! The little serving utensil they give you is very fun and lets you savor the flavor more with each bite. I got the last of the cappuccino gelato and I was very happy I did. It was amazing. Keep in mind that when they run out of a flavor for the day, they are out, so you wanna go earlier in their open hours if you want to ensure that you get to try what you’re hoping to try!

Some might say the prices are a bit steep, but the quality of the flavor and ingredients makes it well worth the price. Seating inside is minimal, but it was empty in there when we went so we had plenty of options for spots to sit. Definitely will be back to try more flavors...

I can’t even begin to describe my experience with this product. I had 2 triple berry waffle cones each day I was at Louder Than Life. They are amazing folks and the epitome of Mom and Pop shops. Fairly priced and above and beyond taste and quality of service. I live 1 and a half hours away but will make the trip to Louisville to get more. I’m not a religious person at all but without going over the top I would have to say this is the closest to heaven as you can get with your taste buds. Much love to you folks you have earned a customer...