The 10 best ice cream salons in Berlin

Ice cream from Cuore di Vitro means top quality without chichi. In the cozy maisonette store, which has been named Berlin's best ice cream parlour several times, you can dine on classics and unusual varieties such as saffron and salty liquorice - or antipasti platters for an aperitif.

A piece of Italy in a waffle is available with spatulated ice cream; now in three branches of Duo Sicilian Ice Cream. Portions are inexpensive and generous, plus there are fantastic granita and ice cream scoops in brioche buns. Original Sicilian.

Long lines at all hours of the day, crowd-pleasers like blueberry meringue, and plenty of seasonal specials - this ice cream shop's reputation precedes it. At top gastronomic level, ice cream dreams come true. A less crowded store can be found in Mitte.

Not far from Winterfeldtplatz, Gabrielle Jones serves American-inspired ice cream in opulent flavors like Carrot Cake or Earl Grey Shortbread. The homemade, buttery ice cream waffles are a must for an extra charge, and the cookies and waffles are excellent.

There are two branches, but only in Charlottenburg is there a vending machine with 500-milliliter ice cream cups to go in front of the store. The selection of flavors is similarly innovative, with highlights such as vegan Sticky Mango Rice or Mozartkugel in winter.

In Markthalle 9 and at five other locations, there is ice cream on hand and exciting varieties such as Cornflake Milk or Butterbrot. Rosa Canina is one of the young guns and is not afraid of creative twists and (always successful) experiments.

Unusual and photogenic ice cream in the Kollwitzkiez: In a stylishly understated ambience, they serve monthly changing varieties of the Japanese shaved ice Kakiglori, e.g. with berries, flowers and savoury additions such as ginger or miso, always with a vegan option.

The now six flashy pink branches sell top-quality ice cream at always humane prices, and with relaxed waiting times. Children and adults alike are delighted with the colourful blue mint ice cream or the favourite peanut with brownies.

In a hidden corner of Friedrichshain, you can lick such creamy and aromatic ice cream - it's hard to believe it's vegan. The highlight varieties are pumpkin seed and the cashew-based curry ice cream. The in-house nougat spread is recommended for at home.

The inviting yellow store serves real Italian gelato - spatulated, of course, and also in a brioche. The few seats directly on the street are particularly relaxing; enjoy with a strong espresso.