The ‘Scoop’ Of Our Story

Back in 2002, Il Gelato opened its doors as Sri Lanka’s first authentic Italian gelateria, born from one man’s dream and a love for real gelato. Our father, an Italian visionary, brought his passion to life using time-honoured techniques and simple, natural ingredients. What began as a small shop soon became a family legacy, one that was built on authenticity, quality, and a whole lot of heart.
Today, as his daughters, we continue his dream with the same love and care that started it all. Every flavour uses real fruit, fresh local dairy, and pure ingredients made without shortcuts or preservatives. Our gelato is smoother, richer, and lighter than industrial ice cream, because it’s made the Italian way: slow, careful, and full of soul.
From fruit flavours that are naturally vegan to creamy classics that melt in your mouth, every scoop is a true taste of Italy, lovingly crafted here in Sri Lanka. With stores across the island and take-home tubs ready for your freezer, we’re still sharing our family’s passion, one scoop at a time.

MADE WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Our locations
COLOMBO
IL GELATO CCC
Colombo City Centre - Ground floor, located inside IL CAFFE
137 Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo 00200
077 722 9472
IL GELATO & CECCATO SHOWROOM
No 504 R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 00500
0112 580 218
NEGOMBO
IL GELATO NEGOMBO
63 Porutota Rd Negombo 11500 Porutota Rd, Negombo 11500
077 107 0719
GALLE
IL GELATO GALLE FORT
42, Leyn Baan Street Galle Fort 80000
077 106 0419



