Verified Ice cream shop

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream

San FranciscoOpen nowCloses at 10:00 PM

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Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is listed on FindALoco in San Francisco, CA with address, phone, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Ice Cream Shop.

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is a well-loved ice cream shop in San Francisco, CA, known for creamy gelato and a flavor selection that reaches beyond the usual chocolate and vanilla. Located on Noriega Street in the Outer Sunset, this neighborhood spot welcomes locals and visitors looking for a cool dessert, a quick treat after a meal, or a reason to explore distinctive fruit-forward and Asian-inspired flavors. With a 4.7 rating from 716 reviews, it has earned a strong reputation for both its gelato and friendly service.

The menu is especially notable for harder-to-find choices such as pandan, lychee, durian, soursop, guava, mangosteen, jackfruit, taro, sesame, and coconut. These flavors give Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream a memorable place among San Francisco gelato shops, whether someone already loves tropical desserts or wants to try something new. Customers also mention the rich dark chocolate, while fruit flavors have been praised for their balanced sweetness and noticeable fruit pieces. The gelato's soft, dense texture is another part of the experience, offering a satisfying scoop with less airy volume than typical ice cream.

Inside, the shop is described as clean and bright, with some seating available for enjoying a cone or cup at an unhurried pace. The setting is simple and approachable, keeping attention on the display case and the many flavors to consider. Staff are noted for allowing samples, which can be especially helpful when choosing among unfamiliar options. Clear pricing and welcoming service add to the straightforward, neighborhood feel of this San Francisco dessert stop.

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is a fitting choice for families, couples, groups sharing multiple flavors, and anyone seeking a dessert break in San Francisco, California. It is also a natural destination for people craving nostalgic Asian flavors presented in smooth gelato form. Open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the shop offers an easy option for an afternoon refreshment, an after-dinner scoop, or a pint to take home. Visit at 3886 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122, and make room to sample before settling on your favorites.

Ratings & Reviews

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Neal
15h ago

Excellent gelato, great service, clear pricing. This small gelato shop has harder-to-find flavors like pandan, lychee, and durian. Since it's gelato, there's less air than ice cream, which means you're getting more for your money. After sampling a few flavors, I decided to get a pint ($15.85) of sesame. Then, I sampled some more flavors. Even though the coffee, double chocolate, and vanilla were excellent, I opted for less common flavors and got a large cup ($10.15) with pandan, mango, durian, and lychee. Jazlyn, the employee, scooped the gelato with precision. I also appreciated that the prices are the real prices. This excellent, local gelato shop doesn't seek to seek to nickel and dime customers with junk fees and surcharges, like some nasty businesses elsewhere in the city. Tax is included in the prices, so what you see is really what you'll be asked to pay. The gelato shop only has three tables with benches and some chairs. It might be nice if they added a little more seating. I was not happy that they use thin, flimsy napkins here, but I was glad that they also had paper towels. Regarding accessibility, the entrance does not have a step and the door is propped open during business hours. The is enough space for a wheelchair to maneuver inside. Also, the restroom has grab bars attached to the walls. Grab a sweet treat here. You won't be disappointed.

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Jacky Liu
15h ago

My favorite gelato place of all time. I love all the unique flavors like durian, soursop, guava, and more. Their chocolate is also very dark and solid. I taste fruit bits in the ice cream so you know it's fresh. The flavor is also very well balanced and not too sweet. The gelato has a very soft and stretchy texture.

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Low Law
15h ago

Our group had 2 flavors each, so we tried eight flavours in total. I think our top favourites were Pandan, coconut and durian. The shop is nothing special, but the ice cream is.

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Annie Lai
15h ago

Hidden gem combining nostalgic Asian flavors with creamy gelato texture. I wanted to try everything and limiting myself to 3 flavors was torture!! Sesame, lychee, taro, mangosteen, pandan, jackfruit... All so yummy. I will definitely be back and my new goal is to try every single flavor 💗

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Hilda Liu
15h ago

I’ve heard of this place for a long time. The interior was very clean and bright with some space to sit. Their flavors were amazing. They’re definitely unique and tropical. The staff let us tried a couple flavors and all of them were really impressive. They were like juice burst in your mouth. The price was also very good. We were able to get three flavors with the medium cup and he gave us a decent amount. I would definitely recommend trying the pandan leaf and mangosteen. And I can’t wait to come back to try more.

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