Valencia will have another year with one of the most important best ice cream parlors of the world. Véneta Gelato Italiano, directed by Maurizio Melani, has once again achieved one of the highest distinctions in the world. After obtaining in 2013 the award of “Best ice cream in Spain”, this 2024 the ice cream parlor with 4 locations in Valencia has been awarded the 5th place in Gelato Festival one of the world’s leading ice cream competitions.
According to this ranking, which has grouped gelato shops from more than 22 countries for more than 10 years, Veneta Gelato Italiano has obtained 3 “crowns” in 2024, out of a possible 5, just like the other gelato shops in the top 5.
This ranking annually assesses the quality of production and taste of ice cream parlors that work their product in an artisan way, so all those on this list produce their own ice cream.
In addition to this recognition, Veneta won the “Best Ice Cream in Europe” award in 2019.
Véneta currently has 3 stores in Valencia (Ribera street, Paseo de Neptuno, Brodadors), 1 in Puerto de Sagunto, and another one in Madrid city. Véneta Beach, located on Paseo de Neptuno in Valencia, has been recommended by chef Vicky Sevilla in the last edition of the Soletes Repsol the award recognizes the work of bars and restaurants on a day-to-day basis.
The price of ice cream at Veneta is 3.90 euros for one flavor in a cone or tub, 5 euros for 2 flavors, 7 euros for 3 flavors and 9 euros for 4 flavors.