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A taste of Italy in Sri Lanka
Today on the shelfolive oil from Pugliabronze-cut spaghettiSan Marzano tomatoesilly espressopistacchio gelato
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One small gelato shop, and everything that came after it
B
ack in 2002 we opened our very first little gelato shop — Il Gelato — with a desire to share the true taste of Italian gelato with Sri Lanka. What began as a single shop quickly grew into something loved by many.
The first counter. Colombo, 2002.
Today Il Gelato is known across Sri Lanka for its handcrafted flavours, made with care and the finest ingredients we can find.
Sapore italiano, cuore srilankese.
Our love for Italian food didn't stop there. We import the products we cook with ourselves: Illy coffee, San Pellegrino, extra virgin olive oil, pasta, tomatoes and specialty flours.
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Gelato, fresh pasta, coffee and the Italian pantry, all in one gift. Sent by email, spent on anything in the store.
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Recipes
What to cook this week
Simple Italian cooking with what is on our shelves. Every recipe is built on an ingredient you can order here.
Affogato al caffe
Hot espresso poured over cold gelato. Two ingredients, thirty seconds, no cooking at all.
Pizza at home
A slow overnight dough made with Tipo 0. No mixer, no special oven, only patience.
Trofie al pesto
Ligurian short pasta with basil pesto, potato and green beans, all cooked in the one pot.
Since 2002Imported from ItalyHandcrafted in Sri Lanka
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Il Gelato on wheels
Bring a little Il Gelato to your next celebration. Our signature Gelato Tuk Tuk and Gelato Cart bring authentic Italian gelato, and plenty of character, straight to your event.
From weddings and private parties to corporate events and brand activations, we’ll make the gelato one of the moments your guests remember.
Lago, Colombo City Centre
Our restaurant
Lago Tropical Italian Bistro
A taste of la dolce vita in Colombo.
Lago means lake — for Lake Como, whose calm the room borrows. Neapolitan pizza on a dough left to rise for forty-eight hours, fresh pasta made in house, and dishes that let Sri Lanka into the Italian tradition rather than keeping it out.
- Where
- Colombo City Centre, ground floor
- The kitchen
- Neapolitan pizza, 48-hour dough
- Fridays
- Ladies Night, 6 to 8pm
What is on
Coming up next
The next thing happening at the market or at Lago.
Pasta Masterclass at Lago
A hands-on evening dedicated to the art of fresh Italian pasta. Learn how to make Tagliatelle from scratch, from preparing...
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We supply hotels, restaurants and retailers island-wide.
Stockists
Where to find us
- Ceccato Colombo MarketColombo
- Park Street GourmetColombo
- Luxe ColomboColombo & Negombo
- GustaAhangama & Mirissa
- SunpowerGalle & Ahangama
Stockists
Retail partners
The shops, kitchens and counters around the island that carry what we bring in.
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From our kitchen to yours
What is coming out of the oven, landing from Italy, and going onto the counter.