Top 5 Gelato Shops in Jakarta for TRAC Friends Who Love Ice Cream

Ice cream lovers should definitely try gelato. Unlike regular ice cream, gelato uses more milk and less cream. Thus, the texture is denser, and the fat content is lower. For TRAC Friends who want to eat ice cream without gaining weight, this one is perfect for you!

Gelato means frozen in Italian. This food is a mixture of frozen milk and cream, with added syrup or sugar as a sweetener. Some people even add a variety of toppings to their gelato to enhance the flavor. The toppings can be fruits or nuts.

Gelato was an aristocratic food invented in the 16th century by a native of Florence, Italy. However, gelato is widely known and can be enjoyed by anyone now.

There are quite a lot of gelato lovers in Indonesia. Therefore, it is easy to find a shop selling gelato, an ice cream originating in "the country of pizza." Gelato is popular among young people, especially when it is very hot during the dry season.

TRAC Friends, if you love gelato, there are some recommended places to visit in Jakarta. These places are known for their unique, authentic, and flavorful gelato. Want to know where they are? Check out the following information!

5 Places to Enjoy Gelato in Jakarta

Oma Elly

The first recommendation can be found in the coastal area of Jakarta. Located at Jalan Pantai Indah Utara 2, Kapuk Muara, North Jakarta, this gelato shop is managed by a pastry chef, Andy Susanto.

He is very serious about his gelato shop. To create a distinctive flavor, Andy learned to make gelato in the country where it originated. Thus, the gelato at Oma Elly has an authentic taste.

There are some recommended flavors that TRAC Friends can try, such as chocolate, cheese, nuts, and even fruits.

Recommended flavors for TRAC Friends who love chocolate are Bacio (dark chocolate) and Nutellove (Nutella). For nut lovers, there are Pistachio, Macadamia, and Hazelnut. For those who like fruits, there are Mangga-Astaga (mango), The BIG D'urian (durian), Genmaicha (matcha), and Coco Loco (coconut).

The price of this unique gelato is also reasonable. It ranges from IDR 27,000 to IDR 38,000, depending on how many scoops of gelato that TRAC Friends order.

Lemondishcofish

From the north, we now move to the area where many slang words come from, which is Jaksel (South Jakarta). Located in South Kemang, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, this gelato shop offers several must-try flavors. It has regular flavors, such as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, as well as authentic Indonesian flavors, such as Teh Botol (a brand of Indonesian drink), rujak (a traditional fruit and vegetable salad), pandan, and others.

To enjoy their gelato, TRAC Friends only need to spend IDR 39,000 for a mix of 2 flavors, which is truly mouthwatering. Yummy!

Additionally, Lemondishcofish does not only sell unique gelato, but it also has a cozy ambiance. It is a perfect place to spend the weekend with relatives.

Latteria Gelato

For a stronger taste, TRAC Friends must try the gelato here. There are several flavors to try, basically the blend of some ingredients.

These flavors are Grey Anatomy (earl grey and hazelnut blend), Perfect Match (chamomile and cherry combination), or Gandalf the Grey (earl grey, green tea, and matcha cake blend).

As for the price, you need to pay IDR 43,000 for a single cup with a mix of two flavors. It is slightly higher than the others. However, the portions are also larger than most gelato shops.

Venchi

If TRAC Friends want to know the original taste of gelato, then this place is perfect for you. Venchi is an authentic Italian gelato outlet founded in 1878 that has many branches in various countries, including Indonesia.

TRAC Friends can find Venchi in some famous malls in Jakarta, namely Plaza Indonesia, Senayan City, Pondok Indah Mall, and PIK Avenue.

To enjoy the Italian ice cream in this place, TRAC Friends must be willing to pay more. The smallest size with 2 flavors is priced at IDR 70,000.

For a larger size, TRAC Friends can also order the 1-liter size for IDR 525,000. Even though it is expensive, the taste is definitely Numero Uno!

Ragusa Es Italia

Talking about gelato and ice cream is incomplete without mentioning this ice cream parlor founded in 1932. Ragusa was originally owned by two brothers from Italy, Luigi Ragusa, and Vicenzo Ragusa.

However, in the 70s, the Ragusa brothers decided to return to their home country and bequeathed the Ragusa outlet to one of their employees to continue the ice cream business. It still exists and earned a MURI (Indonesian World Record Museum) record for being the oldest ice cream parlor in 2012.

TRAC Friends who want to taste this classic ice cream can come to Jakarta's one and only outlet. Located at Jalan Veteran, Gambir, Central Jakarta, Ragusa Es Italia, is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

It is also affordable. With only IDR 15,000 to 35,000, TRAC Friends can taste this delicious food with a story behind it. This place will definitely remind TRAC Friends of Jakarta's past atmosphere.

After getting some information about gelato shops in Jakarta, it's time to choose a mode of transport to visit these shops. We recommend choosing TRAC's car rental service in Jakarta for a more comfortable and faster trip.

TRAC Friends do not have to deal with energy-draining busy streets in the capital city, not to mention parking, especially on weekends. The car rental service with a driver from TRAC is the right choice that allows TRAC Friends to spend more time and relax freely.

In addition to providing convenience and comfort on every trip, TRAC makes it easy to book daily car rental services in Jakarta and other cities.

TRAC Friends only need to download TRACtoGo on Google Play Store or Apple App Store to book the TRAC service available in many cities in Indonesia. 

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