AL Gelato in Belfast

Honestly litre tub 4 flavours 3 scoops now 4 flavours 2 scoops and weighed so nearly doubled in price it’s ice cream and x2/3 time more than the rest !!! Predict it not. Going to last ! Shame was a place went at least once or twice a week not any more !!! Greedy

I have been attending here regularly over past few months and love their ice cream! Tonight however I was met by the most ignorant staff member. If he smiled his face would have cracked….when I asked the flavour of a particular ice cream he directed me to read same on front of cabinet….how rude! What if I was dyslexic or couldn’t read? Upon paying he failed to say thank you!!! Only the shop was packed I would have directly addressed his poor manners and unacceptable customer service! Rant over…hopefully management will see this and offer that guy necessary training.

Amazing crepes...100% recommend trying this place! Speedy service. Good quality. Plenty of choices to choose from. Can't wait to go back

Since before lockdown, ie for over two years now, every time I have visited Al Gelato I have asked for fruit based flavours. I went from being a regular once a week visitor, to once a month, and now rarely - maybe every few months. And every time, I ask for fruit based flavours. And every time, I am told: oh, we had strawberry on last week! And yet, every time I seem to have just missed it! So every time, I make do with raspberry ripple (the raspberry flavour is barely discernible) But no more! I am not going to spend my money on products I do not want! So today, I left the shop empty handed. Look, Al Gelato, if you cannot make flavours a customer wants - after 2 years of asking (it is also over 2 years since I last saw Lemon sorbet) then you simply lose a customer. We are not all millennials who want salted caramel and vegan chocolate - but If that is the market you are going for, then good luck. Those of us who like strawberry, raspberry, lemon, fruit of the forest, blueberry etc can go elsewhere. Bye

Not visited since COVID started, just been for a main course up the street, popped in for dessert, still as fabulous, five flavours between us, just divine, keep up the great work!!!

Initially i wasn't enthused about vegan ice cream- but after being kindly offered a sample of the chocolate- i am hooked! it is so delicious! the only one for me. I've eaten ice cream in many, many places- and this is the best. Why would you want to go to Italy or Switzerland when you can get chocolateice cream of this quality here!!???

Myself & wife have tried five different flavours. And frankly speaking, we couldn’t distinguish one from another… Very mediocre ice cream, but that is sadly the case for entire country… Sugar with sugar, more sugar and topped with sugar. Perhaps sorbets would be better, but we haven’t tried it. If you call something “gelato”, make sure it tastes like one, please. Because as of now, you offend us, Southern Europeans. Service was very nice and quick though, bunch of kind young people, bravo! Gorgio & Monica

Lots of people have tried this product and many like it. I for one am not one of them... it’s supposed to be Italian ice cream... ??? Was in Ballyhackamore last night and decided to try it... sorry but its 2 stars out of five.. Honeycomb and Strawberry... not sure where the flavour got lost but I would not be back to any Gelato place over here and I run my own ice cream shop and it’s the only one place in Northern Ireland at present where it’s available.. It really is that good...

Al Gelato is a very welcome addition to the eateries in Ballyhackamore, who would have thought there was room for more? The gelatos are amazing and the coffee first class. The staff are helpful and friendly, what more can I say? Oh yes, I can bring my dog inside. Perfect 😁

Brilliant Gelato, fantastic flavours that always change. The owner Al is really friendly, always happy to chat and knows his regulars! Well Worth a Visit.

First visit and will certainly will not be my last visit. Great choice and delicious, friendly staff

Definitely worth a visit. Vegan dark chocolate is a must! Tried kinder bueno and lotus biscoff flavour and both are highly recommended too.

Bellisimo, wandering up the Ormeau we came upon a gelato oasis, how utterly divine, every bit as good as the best in Italy!!!!!!

The dark chocolate vegan ice cream is possibly the best thing I've ever eaten. The most divine ice cream in the world!

Love this place. The vegan ice cream is fantastic. My toddler eats his ice cream and tries to eat everyone else’s! The quality is consistently good and it is always a real treat to go there. We go about once a week. It’s open late so we can fit in a trip to the playpark followed by a cheeky ice cream. It is busy even coming into the winter months, a testament to just how good the ice cream is.

In addition to the gelato that you'd expect, this place also has a variety of baked goods, plus crepes and waffles. The chocolate peanut butter brownie was very good, and the waffle was probably the best overall item we had. Unfortunately, the gelato itself was...

Im a local and would go here regularly, ive tried most flavours and would definitely recommend the vegan dark chocolate, apple sorbet and pina colada! Staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Always a great atmosphere in this place and love that they are open late...

The range and quality of ice-creams at Al Gelato is wonderful and all are very satisfying, though it will take a while to get thru them all. Good quality as I say but also great value and service.

A small space with a lot of flavor. The Vegan dark chocolate was yummy, the mango was yummier. Go!!!

I've tried many ice-cream shops within the Belfast & outer areas (all of which have been nice, but this shop tops them all!). The most creamiest, delicious ice-cream ever, with a wide variety of flavours. The Vegan Dark Chocolate is my favourite by far. When...

We walked up to Ballyhackamore on a warm summer’s evening to try out some of the many ice cream flavours on offer! We were glad we did as the ice cream is creamy and delicious... we ordered 1scoop each and it was a generous serving!...

Leaving a review simply based on the malteser flavoured gelato. That alone will make me a regular in this place. Highly recommended.

This is a review of the Ballyhackamore one. It is great place for some great Gelato. Very friendly staff and great service. My new place in the hack.

Great tasting Gelato, and they have a glutin free flavour also, staff are very friendly, small seating area inside and outside, but most of the service seems to be to go

We've been going to this ice cream shop practically since it opened, usually every Sunday but also frequently we do a little mid-week visit - we live 20 miles away from where it is located so that tells you how good the ice cream is....

A thank you to the team at Al Gelato on the Ormeau Road. I recommend you don’t leave the Ormeau Road without a visit!! They also do Vegan gelato and sorbets - so something for everyone. Always friendly and welcoming and you can ask for...

As a regular at AG, I can safely say that their product is absolutely out of this world. This place is literally ALWAYS OPEN, and the Gelato is to die for. There are constantly new creative flavours, which only seem to get better. My favourites...

We visited several months ago and enjoyed some of the best ice cream we’ve ever had in NI. But his time we were served ice cream with almost no discernible flavour. Seriously - try it yourself - without a mouthful of toppings or sauce (especially...

Walking past and had to see what flavours they had to offer.. well! I couldn’t resist! The guy that served me was lovely! Let me try a few flavours to help me decision.. beaut!! Amazing flavours!! Thank you!

I am absolutely obsessed with Al Gelato! A great example of a local business. Fresh gelato is made everyday with imaginative flavours and the absolute classics are available too. The taste is out of this world! Al Gelato's menu also includes waffles, crepes, affogato's, coffees...

First of all I'll admit that the food here looks really good. If you are in to post a nice instaram picture and leaving without eating the food then this is your spot. Unfortunatly that's the only redeeming quality of Al Gelato. The Ice Cream...

Found this little gem unintentionally! But it’s been the BEST part of my stay. My boyfriend and I come here almost every week😅 You know how on Instagram the food always looks good? Well this place does that and it makes it taste even better,...

This is our usual stop every week, the only thing better than the ice-cream is the staff!!!! Thank you, Katie Hutchinson.

This is such a nice little place and the ice cream is superb! Also they are dog friendly which is a big plus and that’s where the trend is now in England and Europe!

This place is superb - homemade gelato with fantastic, ever-changing flavours....it's great for all ages and have never been disappointed even when experimenting with something new. (My only criticism is they could do with air-con!)

My family and I had ice cream here yesterday. It was really yummy and the staff are nice and friendly. I had the vegan chocolate which was gorgeous and rich. Unfortunately, they use the same spoon with regular ice cream on it so there was...

Called on a hot evening and found this to be the perfect oasis! The Honeycomb ice cream was one of the best I had ever had! The peanut butter traybake I took away was so moreish! The prices are very competitive and the service was...

Delicious gelato, convenient location, great service! The range of flavours is mall, and rotates regularly, due to the handmade nature of the place. My only criticism is that some of the flavours are too 'popular-chocolate-bar' friendly. I would prefer a range of traditional flavours rather...

The ice cream is by far the very best in the whole of Northern Ireland - no exaggeration! It's amazing, they rotate flavours, it's handmade, not sickeningly sweet, just perfect! Excellent value too and friendly staff. My only issue is that the guys I have...

Cute, tiny, ice cream parlour which sells a couple of dairy free (vegan) gelatos, watermelon and chocolate flavour when I visited June 2018. Limited seating both inside and outside, also sells coffee, teas and waffles. Really good, creamy, flavourful gelato and I would return and...

Very nice ice cream, but i think the Gelato in the name is more for coolness factor than a reality. There are subtle differences between ice cream and gelato. I think this is just good ice cream. Gelato should be dense and milky..this was very...

A huge range of gelato to choose from, whether you want to stick with the classics or go for something different, they are all delicious! I am not a huge fan of ice-cream and waffles etc, and I had tried the neighboring Mauds, but it...

First visit last night with my mum. Wow truly worth the wait. Amazing gelato I had Honeycomb and Nutella and it was smooth creamy and delicious. Mum had watermelon sorbet and she declared it the best she has ever tasted. Al was warm, kind and...

Very nice place with friendly staff and a good range of flavours. Definitely worth returning to give them all a try!

Quality gelato right here on the ormeau road. Alastair and his staff are very knowledgeable about everything they have for sale. Honeycomb is my favourite flavour and they dona delicious cappuccino

Udderlicious. Have to try it to believe it! Lots of great flavours, melted chocolate tap and delicious coffee.

My wife and I really enjoyed our recent visit to this cute little ice cream parlour. They make the waffles fresh and this won me over immediately. The apple sorbet was excellent and a great companion to the waffles. We certainly will be back.

I really enjoy a coffee and an ice cream at this new cafe on the Ormeau Road. Pleasant staff too. The prices are reasonable and the waffle cones are tasty.

Popped by for an ice cream - good selection of flavours, loved the hot Nutella sauce!! Staff seemed friendly, we sat outside with blankets which was a nice option to have. Nice coffee shop albeit a bit on the pricey side.

The shop is very clean bright and welcoming. Good range of flavours and excellent "cornetto" that remind me the Italian cialda. Staff friendly and professional.

Picture the scene; myself and my life partner had been to the dentist for multiple fillings due to our poor diet and brushing technique. We left with numb mouths, wiping away the tears and needing something to put the smile back on our numb faces....

I was really excited to try this place as we usually have to travel in to the city or Lisburn rd for ice cream. The shop is very tastefully decorated and welcoming. The opening hours are good too. 10pm in the evening is great for...

This is without a doubt the best ice cream out there. Usually I struggle to finish 2 scoops as I find it generally too sickening. But after finishing a tub of vanilla and mango I was actually wanting more. Delicious creamy gelato. The way it...

Called in yesterday for the first time. The selection of ice cream was excellent and staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the different types of ice cream. I had Green & Blacks chocolate ice cream and a layer of honeycomb ice cream on top of...

Fantastic Gelato emporium in leafy South Belfast! Managed to bump into AL himself when I made my visit and was kindly treated to a run through of the flavours and process of how he makes his freshly made Gelato every day! Will be back

I'm not much of an ice cream head but the gelato here is delicious, nice to have one on the Ormeau Road as before we always had to go to the Lisburn Road. Personal favourite of mine is the affogato, so pleased someone finally put...

As far as ice cream goes this place has plenty of choice and it's incredibly tasty, highly recommended! I've not had their coffee yet, but they did have a particularly great looking victoria sponge on the counter which I'll be back to sample.

It has to be the best ice cream in Belfast by far! It is all made on site and they even have a chocolate Nutella tap! I'm a regular already!