Stella Luna Gelato Cafe in Ottawa

Best gelato in Ottawa :)

Best service ever from Amanache! Great ice cream

Love their ice creams and waffles Nanaimo bars are a great too

My wife s favourite ice cream/gelato place!

Always a treat to revisit this warm and welcoming neighborhood gem. Its no surprise their gelato is top notch and always worth savouring. We were treated to a rare appearance of their Mediterranean Pistachio - an absolute joy to treat ourselves to. I also recently tried their featured broccoli soup and spiced meat flatbread which was a perfect pairing. While they hit some solid notes across the board, Ive found a number of their baked goods (macaroons, meringue, cheesecake, etc...) that Ive ordered to be on the dry/staler side on a few visits... Would love to see this change/evolve as they do look very tasty! Overall, we love coming back for the brilliant gelato and lunch menu, with eyes peeled for new creations.

Discovered this place when they first started. Did a mini gig with my band. Love the gelato, love the atmosphere, decent sandwiches and Tammy is cool. Years later and still a delight, more staff now, Tammys not on site, but the peeps are friendly enough, love the table service. The busy-ness comes in waves so depending on when you arrive might not be much room to sit. Great new brunch and beverage options. Relax by the window, my favourite, get some work done at the tables or just hang out, optionally with friends.

The toffee doodle cookies are the best cookies I ve ever had 1000000/10

Love this place. Best ice cream anywhere - super friendly service - do a lovely tea. Great place to hang out and catch up with friends. Dietary restrictions: Have a gluten free ice cream Kid-friendliness: Kids and ice cream - whats not to like !

Their gelato is delicious, and they have some really good cookies as well as a variety of coffees!

Best gelato in Ottawa, and they got amazing sorbet options as well! I love the Ferrero Rocher, Chocolate Orange, and Blackberry/Raspberry (sorbet option). Very generous portions.

Best ever ice cream. Always some new flavors. Never ever disappointed.

Cozy vibes. The gelato is really good and they have interesting flavours. It s open late so it s perfect for a late night date. The staff is really friendly. And they have cozy sofas inside.

Very good ice cream.

Delicious product but eyewateringly expensive.

Used to be a solid 5 stars. Still good gelato but every time I ve returned, the price is higher and the quantity is smaller.

Love this place. Their pumpkin gelato is worth every calorie, and the sour cherry gelato is right up there too.

Im from Montreal, I discovered this place a few months ago, the best waffles Ive ever had, not to mention the excellent ice cream! The staff took great care 5

Friendly service, lovely Panini and great coffee.

Very nice more

Huge variety, best gelato I have had. Service was excellent. The place is very popular.

Owner donating and supporting the Freedom Convoy makes me very reticent to continue supporting this business.

The best of the best gelato in Ottawa and probably in Canada! 100% recommended.

Cafe was brisk on a Sat. night. Came in for a gelato and coffee. They had gelato on hand but no brewed coffee. Offered me an Americano instead, I hesitated but went with it (I find Americanos are not a good alternative to good brewed coffee). Rating on service ended up below average because the staff forgot to make my Americano. Small gelato was $9 (I think) and the small 12 oz coffee ran $2.50. I dont eat much gelato, but it seemed rather pricey to me for what you get. Check out presented a tip screen before paying.

Best gelato in town, and excellent service!

My weekly treat

OMG!!!

Price is now at $8.40 for a small and the portion is about 65% of what it used to be a couple years ago. They have become very stingy with their portions while hiking prices.

I want to bathe in this gelato.

This was legit the worst gelato I have ever tried. Not sure how the place got a higher rating. No good options around? It s an o-k-ish ice cream. If that. Otherwise milk sugary mix. But definitely not gelato.

Hands down the best gelato in Ottawa! Always 10/10 for flavors, quality and service. I have been countless times and never had a bad experience. This is definitely an Ottawa must try!

Wonderful Gelato. Very busy place. Counter staff are excellent.

Good ice cream. Friendly staff.

Based on how Ive witness them treat their staff, I cannot in good conscience give any stars. Its just awful to treat employees so poorly (and even worse if youre doing it in front of customers I guess). I feel sorry for the folks that work here, I just hope all the tips are actually making it to them

The best gelato in the city! All of their flavours are amazing but my daughter and I wish they had the kiwi sorbet more often!

The gelatos are really good!!! Im definitely coming back again to try other flavors.

Best gelato in the city by far

Cute cafe with great ice cream (gelato) but kind of over-priced. I was really curious to try but wouldnt go again. Service was imperfect since we were sitting there and would have preferred a metal spoon rather than the wooden disposable one. Its nice that they sell Vodkow products there too Dietary restrictions: They have several vegan and therefore lactose-free sorbets Parking: Id recommend going into the side streets towards the residential areas, after 100m or so there is free parking.

Awesome sorbet selection. It is sooooooo delicious!

Fabulous ice cream

Possibly the best and most original Gelato Ive ever had.

Best icecream in Ottawa

No words can accurately describe how phenomenal their gelatos and sorbets are. Everyone that works there seems genuinely interested in making sure we are happy with our flavor choices too. Always worth waiting in line!!!!

Very cozy gelato place, highly recommend the hazelnut flavour!

Love this place so much. My partner and I stop here usually a few times a summer as we walk The Glebe. The Gelato is absolutely FANTASTIC. Super thick and decadent and the flavors just explode in your mouth. The sorbet is amazing as well. I had the cherry sorbet with chocolate and vanilla gelato and it was an incredible combination. Also love their Italian sodas. They re just premium sparkling water mixed with the delicious Monin syrups (which we buy there too because the price is fantastic). The sofas are a simple treat but the perfect complement to the decadent gelato. The staff are super sweet and accommodating, even when they re swamped. When we went, they ran out of CO2 for the soda machine which was unfortunate, but it happens. The server came to our table to apologize and offered us ANY other drink on the menu free of charge to compensate. EXCEPTIONAL service. We all got iced coffees and we loved them. It s a great establishment. If you ve got a sweet tooth, they ve got everything you need. Also they have a great selection of Monin, Vodkow and other artisanal products for sale as well. Always love browsing their shelves when we stop in for a treat. Next time I wanna give a slice of their cakes a try, they look so good!

I think the icecream is pretty average. Ive had better in Halifax. Over priced. Bring cash to elude min. 15% tip. Not friendly to first timers, loners, or if you are a bit shy. I came in and instantly rushed to order. Got asked whether this is my first time there. I said yes could you give me a minute to look at the flavours. Then came a couple. I let the couple behind me step over. I gestured them please with my four fingers together pointing outward. But I was rushed to order again by another woman. Honestly I do not know why. I sat at a table eating my icecream and I observed people come and leave in waves, they are eager to clear out any line up but whats the point? after a while some people come in again. Maybe yesterday was their high time, sunny outside, many bikers, lovers, etc hanging out along Bank st.

Great icecream, lot of choices, friendly service!

Fresh and delicious! A little taste of Italy in Ottawa! Wonderful people as well!

This place has the best gelato in the area. However I wish they had more consistent flavours. They have quite a few flavours to choose from, however sometimes they run out of classics, or simple options .

The gelato & ice cream is remarkable. But, be warned it is at the very top end of expensive. If you re willing to spend a whack of cash , this will not disappoint.

Ok cafe, expensive for what is offered, owners not the greatest community minded folks out there.

Yum yum I love gelato :3

Way too expensive. 10 dollars for a small, average tasting gelato

The gelato here is amazing! Locally made, great attention to detail, super tasty and awesome flavours!! I tried a new one-lemon almond- sooooo good!

Very good cheesecake and Gelato.

I had scone for the first time from here it was chocolate pecan scone and it was so delicious! I couldn t stop thinking to drive 40mins from my place to go buy them again. We tried then blueberry scone and apple cinnamon scone which was amazing too. Stuffed focaccia was so delicious! Waiting for them to make chocolate pecan scone again for me to get again.

Highly recommend the Expresso gelato flavour

Nice vibe. Very slow service due to staff overloaded.

Amazing ice cream and awesome customer service. We will be back! Love the vibe of the cafe.

Love their gelato!! Honestly so good, the best in town.

Beautiful!!

Not good company. They are closing their stores everywhere.

Owner laid off all their non family staff, supported the convoy and didn t pay their staff severance when they fired them a week before Christmas. This place used to be such a nice spot to go and get gelato and I loved supporting a local business however I will never step foot in their again due to how they treated their former staff members and the fact that they supported the convoy who harassed Ottawa residents and business alike. Extremely disappointed in this place.

Lots of ice creme and gelato options between the Old South Ottawa and the Glebe stretch. Nothing jumped out; found the ice creme to be overpriced and nothing overly out of the ordinary.

Can t believe they would close a location and not pay their employees. They arent the type of business I want to frequent.

Great service, tasty sandwichs, gelatos & waffles. Nice friendly & family atmosphere. Loved it !!!

Very unfriendly business. Ice cream is ok, but nowadays you can have better in tons of places around the city, for a fraction of the price.

Went there on Saturday. Place was busy but the servers and staff were excellent. I applaud them for their positive attitudes and customer service.

The coffee was extremely sweet, the cannoli was soggy and tasted bad, and the flourless mocha mousse cake has a strange flavor too, its also extremely sweet. I didnt finish eating them and they gave me heartburn. If you can choose another place, do it

We are regulars now!!!!

we ordered from here a number of times when we lived in ottawa and it s incredible. we ve since moved to the brampton/mississauga area and are missing it. the brownies, lemon cake(when they have it), and cookies are so good, and of course, the galato. if we were an hour drive away, i d make a day trip out of it just so i could get my favourites again.

A great place to have a bite and relax.

The ice cream is excellent, just a little softer than I expected.

My go to place when meeting up with people for a drink. Its the atmosphere, the variety of foods and drink. Abd hot chocolate is always so rich. I did notice during my latest visit the chilli hot chocolate had more chilli flake in it than I would I have liked. Chilli powder would be a bit easier on the pallet. I did order the cookies, toffee, double chocolate and chocolate chip. I think the toffee was the best. Will always go back to this location and excited to visit new locations!

The affogato was delicious and the service was great

Best selection of gelato in the city! Always fresh baked goods as well and friendly staff - great place to hangout Food

Excellent service, phenomenal coffee and cookies and overall very warm friendly atmosphere

Thank you!

The BEST Gelato in Ottawa and the nicest owners!! 10/10 recommend stopping in.

WOW! All I can say is that walking in for a coffee after a massage made me bookmark this place in my head so I can be sure to come back to eat sometime! Latte is amazing, desserts and gelato look AMAZING, and everything is displayed so beautifully. Beautiful ambiance, excellent and friendly service. Can t wait to come back and try everything!

The best ice-cream / gelato spot in Ottawa.

Neat little cafe. Very nice place to stop in while wandering around town.

Fantastic product and ownership that won t back down to online bullying

Nice ice cream and setting , but we recieved impatient and borderline rude service from one particular server for my party of 8. Wont be returning.

Same quality as Chapman s ice cream. Tastes like it was scooped with bare hands

Stella Luna was unbelievable the staff and lively atmosphere added to the experience tremendously. Chris is a fantastic owner who makes this gelato shop top notch!!! There pecan pie was the best Ive ever had as well.

Best gelato in the city. I love the rotating flavours! Good mix of fruity, chocolate, and nut flavours. Great service and helpful staff if customers have questions. I cant speak much about their drinks, but I bet they are good! Savoury bites such as sandwiches, pies, and pizzas are also available.

The Flat White and pistachio canoli are nothing short of superior. Staff was nice and pleasant. Definitely returning again.

Delicious gelato flavours, always such a great variety. They offered samples which was great for making my decision. The chocolate chai flavour was my all time favourite gelato Ive ever had at Stella Luna.

Interesting flavours and high quality gelato.

This place gets so much unnecessary hate. It is hands down the best gelato place in the city, and the long lines outside of it prove that. Hope they keep up the good work and never change their beliefs to cater to others. Highly recommend!

A worthy detour to get some excellent gelato and sorbet. Always an interesting mix of rotating flavors that make us keep coming. The staff is always very nice. It is however often packed, especially on nice warm summer days (naturally) so plan on eating in a parc nearby instead of inside the shop.

Loved it , kids had a wonderful time.

The gelato was delicious! Dont let the prices fool you as the portions are huge!

Ice cream is okay. Portions are too big, just like their prices!

Rude service and overpriced for what you get

Delicious Gelato We loved the flavors, ambiance, etc. If you are looking for a nice place to eat dessert I suggest you go to this place!

Very poor service. Very rude employees. Never recommend this place.

Good gelato and generous portions

Our favorite ice-cream spot, wish they always had pistachio flavor, its the best )

Very nice place, huge portions! I asked how big a medium was and she showed me with her hand, I said thats perfect then she proceeded to give me twice as much

This was my first ever visit here. I found the staff friendly and eager to serve and answer questions. I enjoyed a lemoncello gelato

Stepping into this ice cream place is like entering gelato heaven! The variety is astounding, and every flavor tastes fantastic. Plus, they offer beverages and a cozy seating area for added comfort. While theres frequently a lineup, it moves at a brisk pace. Highly recommended for a sweet treat!

They have 6 non-dairy/vegan options and the flavours are always so decadent and real. Best gelato in town.

It was really good!

Excellent selection of gelatos, great environment

Excellent gelatos and a Rancillio espresso machine!

Never took a second to show my appreciation for this wonderful establishment. Just wanted to say, Ive traveled many places in the world and I love Gelato/sorbet or Bouza style icecream.... out of all places Ive been to around the world, this spot is in the top 3. Competing with one spot in Lebanon and one in Italy. 100% recommend!

Variety of Flavours, large portions, home made, long lines due to the great product they offer

Arguably the best Gelato Ive had.

They dont miss

Amazing gelato, but a little on the pricey side.

An Ottawa favourite for gelato. Staff is really nice too!

Think we went to try and get the baby in my wifes belly moving, but anyway... Gelato was fantastic!

Definitely the best gelato

Still one of the best gelatos in Ottawa!

Absolutely AMAZING food and service. A favourite for the future. Every single food item we purchased was a 10/10. Itll be a weekly thing for us in the future

Overpriced & arrogant staff

I am addicted to their berry cheesecake and breakfast croissants.

Delicious! The best gelato in Ottawa :)

Best gelatos in Ottawa!! We love coming here, totally recommend! My personal favourite is the Affogato, amazing!! Staff is super friendly and helpful. See you guys again soon!

Try their milkshakes! Yum!

Outstanding gelato.

I was visiting Ottawa and came to this establishment for some gelato. I was treated as if I wasn t there, was spoken to very rudely, a woman told me that my son was being annoying ( who is special needs, by the way ) and the employees were laughing amongst themselves over my son, so due to that, it wouldn t matter what the gelato tastes like, their service made me not want to ever go there again and made the gelato taste like water. They act as if you are bothering them when it s their job to be of service to customers. They need to learn empathy and how to deal with other humans if this is the job they are going to have, dealing with different personalities on a daily basis

Very cosy and inviting space, with lost of choices of pastries, gelato, and drinks. Highly recommended!

I can not say thank you enough to the amazing staff and managers that helped me get a special order together. my god the gelato was so delicious, just can say enough about how yummy it was and how incredible the team are! Thank you so much! Food

Thank you to the gentleman working behind the cash today! I went in for the magical pregnancy gelato and he was super nice and helpful.

Great place for freshly made Gelato

The best coffee ever I had yesterday since I came to Ottawa for business and back to Toronto so classy and service 5 star its worth to go there,All The best,My best memories

Only came for the soup lol so I cant comment on anything else. But the soup was very tasty. It came with 3 pieces of toast. I went on a weeknight and it was very quiet which is nice for some introverted time lol.

I love coming here for coffee. Also the lighting in the bathroom is amazing. I come here sometimes just to take selfies of a new outfit, I m not sure why, but the lighting in the bathrooms is the best. Recommend using it for all your dating profile pics!

Best chocolate ice cream ever

Bitter Orange & that Chilli Chocolate one both are sth else .

The gelato are brownie are outstanding! Thank you

Laid off all non-family staff a week before Christmas with no severance. So many better local businesses to get ice cream and gelato from.

Great gelato from terrible people

Definitely one of the best gelato I ve ever had. The staff are very helpful and the sweets are just amazing. A definitely must try.