Welcome to a City where ice cream is enjoyed all year round! Buenos Aires master ice cream makers, heirs to a rich Italian tradition, display their creativity, delighting the most demanding palates.
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Italian tradition and top-quality ingredients
Buenos Aires, renowned worldwide for its exquisite gastronomy, also stands out for its artisan ice cream.
So you can see it for yourself, here are three artisan ice cream shops, ranked among the world’s top 100 by Taste Atlas magazine:
Heladería Scannapieco
With over 85 years of tradition, this ice cream shop is a favourite among both locals and tourists. Its origins date back to 1938, and its name comes from the surname of the Italian immigrant family that founded it. Today, it remains a symbol of Buenos Aires gastronomy, and it is run by the third and fourth generations of the family.
With three branches, Heladería Scannapieco has three locations in the City and it is a favourite among ice cream lovers due to the artisan quality of its products, with unique flavours that captivate every visitor.
It produces over 2 artisan ice cream kilos per week and it is the perfect spot to enjoy an ice cream at any time of day.
With its signature toasted coconut flavour, it has earned its place among the most iconic ice cream shops in Buenos Aires. Another star flavour is caramel with chocolate flakes, as highlighted by Time-out gastronomic guide.
Click here to learn more https://heladeriascannapieco.com.ar/
Rapanui
The chocolate tradition of Argentine Patagonia is also found in Ciudad de Buenos Aires: Rapanui, one of the country’s most prestigious ice cream shops, renowned for the exceptional quality of its products.
Its history is closely linked to Aldo Fenoglio, an Italian master pastry chef who chose Argentina as his new home after the Second World War. Today, thanks to his descendants, who continued the family legacy, Rapanui has become one of Argentina’s leading chocolate and ice cream shops, with numerous shops across the country.
In Rapanui has seven shops in Ciudad de Buenos Aires, where you can enjoy its delicious creations.Click here for the location of its shops and to explore its product catalogue: https://www.rapanui.com.ar/
Cadore
The ice cream shop Cadore was founded in 1957 by the Olivotti family, Italian immigrants who arrived in Argentina after the War. Three generations of artisans have preserved and enriched the family legacy, achieving a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, establishing the brand as a synonym of unparalleled quality and flavour. Cadore uses ancestral Italian techniques to incorporate Argentine flavours, thus reflecting our national identity. The best example is their signature creation, caramel with chocolate flakes, which has transcended borders and become an icon.
Its menu is a journey through a wide range of flavours, all crafted with top-quality natural ingredients. Aware of its global reach, Cadore offers its menu in ten different languages, thus ensuring that visitors from all over the world feel welcomed and at ease.
Click here for more information: https://heladeriacadore.com.ar/
This is just a glimpse into the vast ice cream scene in Buenos Aires, where every cone is a work of art and every flavour, an unforgettable experience. Discover unique flavours and surprising combinations.
Do not miss the chance to enjoy the finest artisan ice creams in the City!