Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Columbus Circle
Just off Central Park, this Italian shop serves rich gelato in chocolate-dipped cones alongside gourmet chocolates.
- Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 23:30; Fri – Sat, 10:30 – 00:30 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 23:30
- $$
- 1796 Broadway
- 4.8 (3352 reviews)
Description
Shelves of chocolate pieces line the queue, leading to a whimsical display counter where staff mount the gelato in a signature style, capping each cone with a chocolate square. Customers can try free samples to decide between flavors like pistachio or tiramisu before ordering. The premium pricing is matched by the demand; lines regularly stretch around the corner, especially during peak evening hours when wait times can exceed twenty minutes.