Gelato Fest BCN — Italian gelato shop in the Sagrada Família neighbourhood, Barcelona

Artisan Italian gelato in Barcelona

Gelato Fest BCN is an Italian gelato shop in Barcelona. You will find us at Carrer de Lepant, 298, in the Sagrada Família neighbourhood (Eixample district), a few minutes' walk from the basilica.

Gelato is not simply Italian for ice cream. It is churned more slowly, so it takes in far less air; it carries less fat than a cream-based ice cream; and it is kept and served a few degrees warmer. That is where its dense texture comes from, and why the flavour arrives clean and intense instead of numbed by the cold. That is what we serve here, in a cone or a cup.

The Sagrada Família neighbourhood has an ice cream shop on nearly every corner, and from the street they all look alike. Three things are worth checking before you order: good gelato is kept covered and level in its pan, not piled into improbable coloured peaks — those peaks are air and stabiliser; the list of flavours is short and changes with the season; and the product reaches the spoon creamy rather than rock hard.

Those are the three we work to, at Carrer de Lepant, 298, a few minutes on foot from the basilica. If you have just come out of the church, it is a short detour.

Address

Carrer de Lepant, 298
08025 Barcelona · write a review

Opening hours

Tuesday – Sunday12:00 PM – 9:00 PMMondayClosed

Phone

+34 675 66 40 38

The nearest metro station is Sagrada Família (lines L2 and L5), a few minutes away on foot; several bus stops around the basilica are close by too.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I eat Italian gelato in Barcelona?

At Gelato Fest BCN, Carrer de Lepant, 298, 08025 Barcelona, in the Sagrada Família neighbourhood (Eixample district). It is an Italian gelato shop a few minutes' walk from the Sagrada Família basilica.

What is the difference between Italian gelato and ordinary ice cream?

Gelato is churned more slowly and with less air folded into it, contains less fat, and is served a few degrees warmer than industrial ice cream. That makes it denser on the palate and gives the flavour more intensity.

Which is the best gelato shop near the Sagrada Família?

Gelato Fest BCN is at Carrer de Lepant, 298, in the basilica's own neighbourhood, and holds 4.9 out of 5 from 98 Google reviews. There is an ice cream shop on nearly every corner around here, so three things are worth checking before you order: gelato kept covered and level in its pan, without coloured peaks; a short flavour list that changes with the season; and a product that reaches the spoon creamy rather than rock hard. Those are the three we work to.

What are Gelato Fest BCN's opening hours?

Tuesday – Sunday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Monday, closed. If you are travelling across town, check the day's hours on the Google Maps listing, which is the one updated in real time.

Where can I get ice cream near the Sagrada Família?

Gelato Fest BCN is at Carrer de Lepant, 298, in the basilica's own neighbourhood, a few minutes on foot from the church and from the Sagrada Família metro station. It is Italian gelato, not industrial ice cream.

How do I get to Gelato Fest BCN?

The address is Carrer de Lepant, 298, 08025 Barcelona, España. The nearest metro station is Sagrada Família (lines L2 and L5). The phone number is +34 675 66 40 38.

Can you pay by card at Gelato Fest BCN?

Yes. We take cash, credit and debit cards, and contactless payment by phone or watch, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.