Looking for the best ice cream in Barcelona? Whether you’re craving authentic Italian gelato, traditional Spanish horchata, or handmade ice cream from historic family-run shops, this guide will help you discover some of the city’s finest places.
As an official local guide, I’ve selected ice cream parlors that stand out not only for their quality, but also for their history and their connection to Barcelona’s culinary heritage.
In the 19th century, ice cream shops appeared in Barcelona as family businesses linked to the manufacture of nougat. Many new gelato shops have appeared in the city, some follow the tradition of Italian production and others their own. I will recommend the crafts whose history is part of Barcelona.
Get to know the best artisanal ice cream parlors in Barcelona and their history.
La Campana
It is part of the emblematic places of Barcelona. Founded in 1890 by Dn Francisco Mira Miralles, it is a family business of ice cream, nougat and artisan sweets.
We recommend you enter their website to know their history and their products.
Information:
It has two stores next to each other:
- Address 1: Carrer Princesa nº 36 Baixos
- Address 2: Carrer de Flassaders, 15 Baixos (with a terrace)
- Telephone: +34 933 02 21 23
Planellas-Donat Xixona
Since 1929 this family business has made ice cream, horchata, nougat, and sweets by hand. It is an excellent option to rest and refresh.
Information:
Located in the Portal de l’Àngel it has two points of sale:
- Address 1: Avinguda del Portal de l’Àngel, 7
- Address 2: Avinguda del Portal de l’Àngel, 27
Sirvent Escorial
Sirvent de Escorial is a lifelong artisan gelato, located in the Gracia neighborhood.
Its specialty, and that you cannot miss, is horchata (a cold Valencian drink prepared with water, sugar and wet tigernuts).
In winter you can also buy great nougat.
In summer we usually go every two days and buy small truffle ice cream (€ 1.80), medium cheescake ice cream (€ 2.30) and 1.5 liters of horchata (which we ask for 1 liter without sugar and the rest with sugar) (€ 7.35).
Information:
- Address: Carrer de l’Escorial, 100
Xocolates Fargas
This chocolatier shop is documented since 1826 and known as one of the emblematic shops of BCN, it has had to change its location to Carrer del Pi although its workshop is inside the Malda galleries.
In the hotter summer months we can taste the traditional flavors of its excellent artisan ice creams.
Information:
- Address: Carrer del Pi, 16
Many of Barcelona’s most iconic ice cream parlors are located in the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and other historic neighborhoods. If you’d like to discover these charming areas while learning about their history and local traditions, I’d be happy to design a private walking tour tailored to your interests.
