Best Gelato in Laguna Beach

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Watermarc Restaurant
Watermarc Restaurant
91/100 (3681 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
American
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Beef
Salmon
Lamb chops
Lobster
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pasta
Octopus
Fish & Chips
Salad
Gelato
Tapas
Bread Pudding
Paella
Fish Taco
Crab
Seafood Paella
Sandwiches
Tacos
Scallops
Burger
Filet Mignon
Duck
Tater tots
Halibut
Oyster
Hamburgers
Foie gras
Calamari
Risotto
Ribs
Mussels
"Such a lovely restaurant! We went here for our anniversary dinner. Very accommodating when we wanted to switch tables so that we could sit next to..."
A Siewert
"Perfect place to do people watching as well as super car watching. Beautiful design interior, attention to detail including wood slats..."
Tony Y.
"The food was amazing! The steak was perfect and so was the rest of the food! Great quality! Service was not as great and it took a while to get out..."
Maria Camila R.
"Surprisingly excellent food. Everything is perfectly made. A bit crowded tables arrangement but friendly service. Will definitely be..."
H. Stone
"My experience was nothing less than excellent! The wait staff, ambiance, and lunch selection were top-notch. Recommend the paella, bacon-wrapped..."
Matthew Antinarelli
"We came to Watermarc on Monday night for a client dinner. I was able to reserve on Open Table very easily. We showed up about 15 mins early but were..."
Melissa W
"Loved everything! Calamari, filet 3 way, brussel sprouts, Mac and cheese, and amazing strawberry shortcake with cotton candy made from real..."
Aaron Prohaska
"Nice place with good food. We paired the vegetable paella with strawberry field. The Paella had a generous serving of vegetables. The quantity is..."
Appique P
"Fantastic. Service was pleasant and food was good. My husband and I wanted a light lunch and this restaurant had the perfect combo. Would come back..."
Winnie Soo Hoo
"Great place looking right out on the beach. High quality service and food. Really enjoyed..."
Andrew DeGruccio
Gelato Paradiso
Gelato Paradiso
89/100 (2054 ratings)
Dessert
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Gelato
Stracciatella
Sit down
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Cheap Eats
"Absolutely loved the Gelato from here. It's a quite popular place. We had to wait for 20 mins to get in. There's a long line but it moves fairly..."
Aruna K A
"We have been coming here for 2 years, and we drove 30 minutes just to get ice cream. We have been getting a huge amount of ice cream in the past, but..."
jerry chiang
"Wow, by far the best gelato I have had for a while. It's creamy and tasty. Be prepared to wait about 15 mins and the line looks really long but it..."
Jedi Master ASU
"I got my food pretty fast, they had about 3 staff working there. My party of three got served in less then five minuetes I’d say. The smell in..."
Hailey McCain
"Often a long line to get into this tucked away, tiny shop off of a little alleyway through a larger building. It's worth most waits for their big..."
Nick Sauer
"I've been coming here for years and was never disappointed. That being said, on my last visit I noticed that the cookies and cream flavor had much..."
Rosemari Martinez
"If you are ever in Laguna you must go here for ice cream. The line is insane but so worth the wait!! it's actually gelato which is way better and..."
Harvey
"Being an “expert” in ice cream. This Gelato stuff was pretty good. Conveniently located off Laguna beach, easy parking and so many flavors to..."
Michael Popovitch
"We recently visited Gelato Paradiso and was blown away by the incredible selection of delicious ice cream flavours. The staff were friendly and..."
Fet
"A delicious gelato shop is tucked away in the Peppertree Lane alley (look for the green building on the California 1 highway). They have about a..."
Kaedi Peacecraft
Dolce Gelato
Dolce Gelato
85/100 (854 ratings)
Dessert
Ice Cream
Gelato
Café
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"love this place . I stop by every chance I get. The service is great and the gelato has the best flavor's . I got birthday cake and salty..."
Coqueise Hayes
"I can't pass this place up. I drive for Uber and everytime I'm around this area I have to stop in and get some gelato. They make their gelato on site..."
Claudio J Ortiz
"The only place I've had gelato that tastes authentic outside of..."
Dianna Conley
"Went for the first time yesterday. My girls and I are from the PHX area but come out every year. We agreed that we will return to Dolce Gelato every..."
Julie Dover Dennis
"They have countless flavors, which is always awesome. Nutty Irishman was one of my faves, as well as the flavor sage (who knew you can turn a herb..."
Star Padilla
"Best Gelato ever! They have lots of unique flavors, and everything we have tried was delicious! Seriously the best Gelato..."
Julie Sutton
"Stellar gelato. We never skip Dolce Gelato when we come to Laguna Beach. The gelato is inventive as well as..."
Julie Smith
"I can't say enough about this amazing Gelato! An affagato (espresso) over Spicy Thai peanut butter Gelato is pure addictive heaven! Bliss, worth..."
Beth Johnson
"The chef there works magic with her flavor combinations! Don't be afraid to try some of the more unusual flavors, because they rock! I am lucky..."
Anne Ward
"After day out on the lovely laguana beach a coconut milk gelato with coconut, cashew, a swirl of caramel, and the crunch of macadamia nuts� was..."
Martina Johansen
"Don't leave Laguna Beach without a visit to this gelato shop. I have never been disappointed with any of their amazing flavors, starting with..."
David Johnson
"My Husband & I were riding our bicycles around the beachside & this was our last stop before home, Delish! I highly recommend..."
Robin Baldwin
"The best icecream you can have!!! we go every time we visit Laguna..."
Maya Jemric-Simic
"Pistacho Gelato delicious!!! Very friendly employees. A lot of..."
Gloria Ivette Diaz
"Best gelato I've had in ages. I got the white chocolate peppermint crunch & it was..."
Liza Marie Catucci
"This place is amazing! I don't know what took us so long to try it out. Amazing and ever changing flavors! Fun themes. Great service. Love..."
Tara Ann
"Amazing service n a must try Ferrero Rocher Gelato- out of this..."
Upasana Yogmaya
"Reminds me of the gelato in Italy!!..."
Allen Call
"3 samples per person. 😻😻😻 Loved all my samples but I chose expresso cause I love coffee ice cream. They have the coolest flavors and..."
BusyBurdie
"Great little spot for a refreshing delicious treat to take down to the beach. Pistachio is my favorite but I’ve also tried and loved the vanilla,..."
Robyn Nicole
"If the lines at other ice cream and the gelato shops on highway 1 are too overwhelming for you, then this spot is a perfect alternative. There are..."
Kaedi Peacecraft
"There are two notable and amazing gelato spots in town here in Laguna, personally I love this one the most because of the unique flavors you will..."
Isa Jaymes
"Kids portion is plenty for ages 50 plus...lol. hidden spot in Laguna, excellent service, 3 free samples, great flavors, no to little traffic. The..."
Klaus Bello
"Delicious gelato, perfect for a nice day at the beach. Not a long wait like the other place but equally yummy and..."
Tony Fu
"This place is amazing for vegans! We had the pistachio and The Grinch- which was bright green, colored with a plant called Pandan! Wow! Creamy, not..."
Deborah Godner
"Lots of flavors to choose from. The chocolate flavor was just right. The line was only long because the girl was all by herself, she did the best she..."
Robert Cedillo
"Went there with 4 kids and one other adult. They had a wide variety of flavors as well as non-dairy sorbet options. The worker was by herself but was..."
Lady Lisa
"This place is always busy and with a line! Worth every penny too. Love to see their chalkboard drawings and read the titles given for their Gelatos...."
Yvette Johnson (thejgal)
Alessa By Chef Pirozzi
Alessa By Chef Pirozzi
77/100 (2951 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Southern-Italian
Italian
Sicilian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Meatballs
Eggplant
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Octopus
Pollo Parmigiana
Bolognese
Salad
Wild boar
Kids Pizza
Lasagne
Scallops
Lasagna
Pesto Gnocchi
Tortellini
Clams
Calzone
Lamb Chops
Tortelloni
Calamari
Panna Cotta
Cioppino
Ice Cream
Risotto
caesar salad
Chocolate Souffle Cake
Prosciutto
Calamares
Charcuterie board
Lamb Pappardelle
Gelato
Salmon
Sandwiches
Nonna Titina Cheese Ravioli
Chicken Wings
Octopus and Tasmanian Salmon
Lamb
One Italian Meatball
Bruschette
Shrimp
Pesto
Fish
Tiramisu
Shrimp Scampi and Clams
Paninis
Quattro Stagioni
Calamari Fritti
Lobster
Sit down
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place was great! The server was fantastic, the food was our of this world good and the menu is crazy extensive! They have things like Boar..."
Megan Mitchell
"My first time here, atmosphere on Sunday lunch was still a busy place. We started out with 2 appetizer then shared a salad. Deep fried breaded green..."
Ginny David
"My family and I thought the food was delicious!! The restaurant was loud and hopping even on a rainy night. We will definitely come back here again..."
Terri Shelton Hurvitz
"The food is so good & I love the way the chef presents his dishes! The service is excellent & love the atmosphere ! I highly recommend Alessa to..."
Flo Albetta Mulhere
"We had a wonderful first experience at Alessa yesterday. I have Celiac's Disease so usually avoid pastas. Alessa makes a delicious gluten free..."
Bonnie Peirce
"It's like walking into a top restaurant in Manhattan, San Francisco or Beverly Hills. The atmosphere is electric, the food is better. We always..."
Todd Frank
"The food was excellent! Our table of ladies was more intent on visiting but the food was very well presented and tasted great. We all had the house..."
Wilda W Moss
"Food was great! Ordered the salmon salad, gnocchi, and Ceasar Salad, Great ambiance. Service was good. I will definitely return. Highly..."
Araceli Chavez
"Outstanding food and service. So much variety in the menu. They make us feel like family and cater to our tastes. We have been coming here for a few..."
Sherri Holt
"Best best Italian food & great service, mamma Mia meatballs are..."
Suzy Zakarian Babaian
"My name is Dr Oda, my friend Greg Buccols told me to come to this place. My waiter had amazing customer service. The food incredible, I am a fan,..."
John Oda
"Mixed feelings. Food was great, but we came on Saturday evening and it was packed, so waiters were barely managing. We got our appetizers an hour..."
Natalia Pavlova
"We had an incredible experience at Alessa, courtesy of Chef Pirozi. The food felt personally crafted for us, with divine flavors, fresh produce, and..."
S Kandra
"I tried the Calzone! And it's a 20/10 !! Highly recommended They were also very accommodating with flexibly replacing the ingredients according to..."
Sudhanshu Shankar
"This place is great. We have only been twice, but it all started after our wedding. So every anniversary will be here. Food is great, servers are..."
JASON NICASTRO
"Great Italian spot within a minute walking distance from the beach shore. Alessa by Chef Pirozzi offered classic Italian dishes. Ordered dishes..."
Yung Park
"Randomly found this place while strolling around Laguna Beach. Made the choice based upon the patio and the menu. Definitely a good choice. We dined..."
Tony Skeans
"Good food and the dessert was very good. And they were able to seat our big group. The service definitely could be..."
Bandana Garg
"Stopped by here the day after Christmas when most places are closed. We got lucky and got seated right away. It was just the two of us. Service was..."
Sasha Matusevich
"This place is fabulous, all food had been perfect. We started: Calamari Fritti, perfect cooked, crunchy, good flavorful, you can enhances the taste..."
Jairi Lugo
"We came here for my birthday dinner this year and it was definitely the right choice. The lasagne was amazing. It tasted so fresh and had some unique..."
Robert Angus
"Always a great time. Food & service are excellent. Great place & enjoy a walk at the..."
Garry Klassen8
"Location:Good,Parking:Where you can find it, Service: Good, Food for price:Good, Overall: First time try and I was happy not to wait too long to be..."
Rich Gill (Rich AMeN Gill)
"This is a great Italian restaurant with lots of options. I got the filet and it was delicious!! I would definitely go back and get the same thing...."
Ruthie Kataoka
"This Italian restaurant in Laguna Beach area is a must-try! The pasta, risotto, and pizza are all..."
Ric