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Gelato Simply Italian
Categories: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Food Coffee & Tea Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
2076 Yonge StToronto, ON M4S 2A3
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
(647) 346-0125
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 12 pm - 12 am
Sun 1 pm - 11 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
24 reviews for Gelato Simply Italian
Review Highlights
24 reviews in English
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Review from Maureen M.
North York, ON
2/15/2012
I stumbled across the location in Yorkville - imagine my delight in finding homemade lemon gelato in January! It was delicious and worth every calorie.
Excellent and friendly service. Thank you for making my day! -
Review from Monica B.
Toronto, ON
8/4/2011 5 photos
The best gelato ever!
I've been so addicted to this place that it's almost embarrassing. I've brought my friends and family here and now they're addicted too. I've had gelato at other places and always felt that it was just good ice cream. After coming here I learned what gelato really is. Yes, there is a difference between gelato and ice cream!
Gelato Simply Italian is a modern and sleek place and fills up fast during the evenings. The staff is super friendly, efficient and helpful when it comes to helping you pick out gelato. They have a ton of unique flavors and they do have a nice selection of sorbet. The gelato here is very flavorful, light and not too sweet. My favorites have to be prickly pear, carmelo, tiramisu, chili chocolate, Italian wine, macedonia, frozen yogurt and so much more. You can get a cone or cup. Sizes are small (two scoops- $3.50), medium (three scoops $5) and large (four scoops- $6). The portions are good, nothing too generous though.
Besides gelato, they have a coffee bar. I like their coffee here, very strong and gets me through the day. They also have crepes (sweet & savory), Italian desserts, a fridge with cannoli's and other sweet goodies. I love their coffee granita (semi-frozen strong coffee). Ask for the granita 'Roman style' you won't be disappointed!
The only thing I don't like is that some of the stuff here is pricey and the portions of the gelato can be inconsistent at times depending on who is serving that day.
Overall this place is excellent if you're looking for an authentic gelato experience, lunch or bringing a coffee date. Highly recommended!Listed in: Yonge & Eglinton, Coffee, Tea & Juice
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Review from Tas H.
Toronto, ON
10/11/2011
Best Pistachio gelato in Toronto!!!
BF tried the coconut and loved it! -
Review from Chi-Kit C.
10/10/2011
My bf took me here on my first trip to Toronto. Best idea ever!! I don't remember the name of the flavor I had, but it was sweet, creamy, warm cinnamon-y heaven (possibly the Nicoletta???)!!
Service was quick and we were able to people watch, at least we would have been if it hadn't been raining. Loved the bright atmosphere! -
Review from Imran N.
6/8/2011
Awesomeness.
Gelato flavours galore. Melon, Pistachio, Chili Chocolate, Strawberry, Kiwi, the list goes on and on...it's amazing.
It's slightly expensive though, but well worth it for quality (and considering the area).
The only thing that pisses me off is the mini nutella bottles for $8. Why would you be stupid enough to buy that, and why would the owners even price it that way and keep on the counter where you pay cash...it's sorta saying "Look at how much i am ripping you off and how stupid you are for standing in this line"Listed in: Yonge and Egl
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Review from Ksenja T.
8/26/2011
GREAT gelato! So fresh and addictive...
I have been here maybe 20-30 times. It never gets old....usually get the medium size wtih the three flavors....the pistachio/nocciola/limone/coco/ are incredible....recently tried the fig...
Can't wait to come back..... -
Review from Andrew S.
Toronto, ON
5/4/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Really Really good flavors.
Flavors and authenticity: 5 Stars
Anal portioning and deceptive high bottom cups: 3 Stars
Owner is a dick. Otherwise excellent. -
Review from jocelyn l.
7/16/2011
I've been hooked on Affogatos lately, from The Mad Italian, and have been on a roll checking out affogatos everywhere else.
I really wanted a closer alternative to my apt...and this place is good, but not great.
$6 for my affogato was definitely steep...and to add to that, not as tasty.
We had it with the Hazelnut gelato which was pretty good...but the ones at The Mad Italian are Ferrero Rocher which are- AMAZING.
The kid-guy who served us, i guess gave us a way smaller portion than what he was supposed to, so he was asked to give us a couple of pretty (but not very tasty) mini treats. I'd rather have had an affogato do-over. But the gesture was nice.
A good stopover after dinner @ Falasca -
Review from Shari M.
Toronto, ON
When I saw this place, I thought....really?!?! midtown needs another gelato spot like I need a hole in my head. Then I stepped in and then I tried their gelato. As far as I am concerned, all other gelato joints on Mt Pleasant and Bayview can close down and hang their heads in shame.
This store, ladies and gentlemen, is what gelato is meant to be. You really feel like you are stepping off the street in Toronto and into viva Italia!
During my visit I heard the owner talking over skype in Italian, Italian music was playing, some Italian import goods were available and all the flavours were written in Italian.
The owner is great. Ask him for his favourites, like I did, and you will not be disappointed.
Each gelato I tried had fabulously smooth texture, rich flavour and no hit of fake flavouring or after taste.
Highly, highly, highly recommend. -
Review from Shaz S.
Toronto, ON
i LOVE gelato! I was so thrilled when these italian guys opened up a place at yonge/eg (on yonge a few blocks south of eglinton). there's another gelato place just north of eglinton on yonge, and its not good at all. but the gelato at gelato simply italian ROCKS - it's creamy and enough flavor! a whole variety of flavors plus other yummy treats. good place to hang out on a lazy evening - they're open pretty late so that's a plus.
the guys behind the counter are friendly and chatty. a regular gelato cup is $4-5 - one scoop.....yes a bit pricey but its worth it. plus it stays fresh in the freezer for a month, i've saved my gelato scoop (wrapped in freezer press and seal wrap), and it tasted same as the day i got it. they also sell tubs of gelato.
haven't tried anything else besides the gelatos - but can't wait to cos i'll be going back - this is going to be my fave summer spot!
around $8 per person depending on what size, plus coffee/tea
must try: pistachio gelato :) -
Review from Joanne W.
2/5/2011
Affogato with hazelnut gelato.
You MUST try. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
11/10/2010
When the Moon hits your eyes like a big Pizza Pie, that's amore. In this case, it was the Gelato fridge's gentle light shining up at the heavenly Italian Gelato Girl. The same light didn't work out for those Gelato Men as they looked like Devils behind the Angel.
It was interesting that at this late hour we still saw the open kitchen where the Men were still working on their concoctions. (+0.5 *Star*) Also it was so distinctively Italian not just from the decor but also from the mid-age Men that worked there and the Italian fashioned Gentlemen that came in.
Much like La Paloma, there was a stand-up fridge that showcase some Dessert Cold Cannolis and Gelato Truffles. I would say 80% of the Gelato names are Italian so you might need assistance from either the Devils or the Angel.
We got Cioccolato(Chocolate) was rich, Ananas(Pineapple) was light with small pieces, and Maria(Nuts & Cinnamon) was full of Nut slices and slight flavour of Cinnamon. Out of the bunch, Ananas was my least favourite but overall it was nice.
Rating Gelato places really depend on Service, Space, Selection and this one did well on all aspects. I felt with all the Coffee items showcased that it was more of a Cafe than Gelateria and Cafes are pretty much like home to me.Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, Desserts - Frozen
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
11/12/2010 4 photos
I am this weakness for anything that is Italian...
- cars
- shoes/handbags
- pasta
and of course Gelato!
Just loves these independent cafe/dessert shops which offers so much more than those franchised ones!
Since all the gelato here are given an Italian name and even if you know Italian you would not have guess what ingredients MARIA is made from!! Yes the Gelato here is tasted great! I find they tasted quite rich, smooth and with a lot of flavours.
Love the stand up coffee bar at the counter, remind me of those Italian cafes I been to in Italy. And of course the friendly and loud waitstaffs and patrons speaking in Italian does reinforce that feel.
Unfortunately, I am not as lucky as some yelper, no Angelic /right out of a Renissance painting Italian guys serving me. -
Review from Brenda S.
10/12/2010
I poked my head in to see what had replaced Sassy Bead at this address, and I was glad to find something else I love as much as beads. ;)
The store is clean and crisp-looking, with black and white fixtures and big windows. A small cone or cup with two flavours will set you back just under four bucks, which makes it cheaper than some of the other gelato places in the Eg, Dave, Yonge and Bayv square.
My first two flavours: tiramisu, which tasted like the real thing; and 'Jul', which was a strange but addictive blend of sour cherries, almond slivers, and rice (not rice milk, as in dairy-free ice cream -- just bits of rice mixed in).
I'll definitely be going back, instead of making the trek over to Bayview. Maybe I should get a couple of trays since my family's in town for my wedding. Gotta keep this place open over the winter... -
Review from Kat T.
9/25/2011
Gelato hit it's stride in Toronto circa 2010, but I didn't get on board until now. So many distinct and unique flavors. I ended up with a yogurt-based flavour with a superb tanginess to it. The other fruity flavours are going to make me keep coming back til I've found my fave.
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Review from Terry P.
10/8/2010
I've been meaning to write this review for a while. I have been there so many times and am totally addicted. Although I live in a neighbourhood near three other gelato places (one on Mount Pleasant and two on Bayview), Gelato Simply Italian is the only one I've visited since it opened.
Every time I go, there is something new. Sometimes some of the flavours are extremely unusual. Yesterday, it was balsamic-beet. I passed on that one. If you want to be adventurous with your selection without being THAT adventurous, try the chocolate chili pepper. It's awesome.
I also particularly enjoy the dark chocolate orange, ameretto, tartuffo, black licorice, banana, white chocolate coconut, and Zuppa Inglese (English trifle with sponge cake soaked in liquor). All of the flavours are labelled in Italian, so you will not always know what's what, but part of the fun is guessing, and of course the staff will always help you out.Listed in: My sweet sweet tooth....
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Review from jmc j.
Toronto, ON
10/25/2011
In the beginning, I didn't mind paying the price as the gelato is delicious but the following eventually disappointed me enough that it didn't feel like a treat anymore and I started to feel like a fool:
* Uses cups with high base so amount is deceiving.
* After the owner whipped the staff into shape there were no more generous scoops or top ups to the cup like other places instead the gelato is scraped into the cup with unfilled pockets at the bottom...just watch how they do it with two flavors...one horizontal scrape to one side of the cup plus one vertical scrape to the other side of the cup.
* Opened the Yorkville location with medium size at $5 but changed it to $6.50.
Pity how shortsighted business practices ruin a good thing. -
Review from Michael L.
Toronto, ON
9/15/2010
Wow! I've found my new fave gelato spot in Toronto.
I used to love Hollywood Gelato (still very good value) and Ed's Scoop (best waffle cones). Also enjoy La Poloma and Il Gelatiere. But Gelato Simply Italian has my heart...for now.
The owners are very kind and friendly. They actualy wanted my feedback on the flavours I tried and asked me what I thought about other flavour ideas. The store itself is elegant and clean with lots of room.
What I like about this place is the gelato is not as weet as Hollywood and the selection is better than Ed's. I'd probably like La Poloma better if they were closer to me. But until then...this place is my fave. -
Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
8/12/2010 21 Check-ins Here
NEW GELATO PLACE!!!!
SO excited for this because I don't really have an icecream place in my work area besides Mt Pleasant but that is kinda far to walk.
This lovely man just opened up his store and it's so inviting. He is one of the most friendly store owners I've met in awhile.
Right now he just has gelato but he will soon expand to lunch menus as well.
The place is decorating really nicely and open window concept - so in the summer whole entire place has the summer air rolling through.
What can you say bad about Gelato?
I'm slowly trying all the flavors and all of them have been delish so far.
A small cup is $3.99 and you get 2 flavors.
Check it out!!
UPDATE:
Have now tried their cappuccinos which are great for an afternoon patio break.
Most of the flavours you can't go wrong except maybe the Mojito? Kinda put me off.
Bellini is by far one of my favs along with Baileys and one of their Rum ones :P
You can't hate this place - it's a little taste of Italy.
Happy One Year Anniversary! -
Review from John R.
Toronto, ON
10/7/2010
Excellent Gelato!! Justed picked up a kilo using my FabFind buy and I must say this gelato is great! I was able to mix together 4 flavours and all are awesome. I'd have to say my favourite it the hazelnut.
Will definitely be going again.
As an aside, I was pretty impressed that they put the 1 kilo is a nicely insulated Styrofoam container. Helped to ensure the gelato didn't melt on my bike ride home! -
Review from J D.
Toronto, ON
11/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Highly recommend the Maria
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Review from Muriel K.
Toronto, ON
11/4/2010
This has the BEST gelato I have ever eaten in my life! Alesandro, the owner and master gelato maker, is the real thing. He makes all his gelatos from scratch using many of his mother's and uncle's recipes from Italy. I saw him skyping his uncle the other day! He's always trying new recipes and ingredients, so you may not always find your favorite one. I love the orange chocolate. He didn't have it last time, so I tried a new one, and it was amazing. I get a kick out of watching the customer's faces when they take their first lick. They get this look like they've experienced nirvana. He stays open late, so it's been a fun night outing.
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Review from Jessie W.
Toronto, ON
9/24/2010
The opening of this place made my recent moving out of Davisville area so difficult........ and emotional.
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Review from Paul P.
Toronto, ON
10/28/2010
Friendly and helpful staff, nice open-air atmosphere and great gelato.
