Does anyone know what REAL gelato tastes like? If you do, can you please tell me where to buy it in NY State?

Question

If anyone lives in New York State &knows what genuine gelato should taste like,-- there are so many places out there who say they have gelato, but as far as I'm concerned they haven't a clue -- Can you please tell me where to buy it

Thanks to both Daniel and JAF for your wonderful suggestions on where I can find some genuine great gelato in New York City. When next I go there, I shall take your suggestions with me. However, I live in the Finger Lakes area of New York State and no matter how I try, I have yet to find some good gelato here. I would love to give you both best answer status but that is impossible so I will write your names on a piece of paper and do the eeny miney moo thing. Or if you want I can ask others to choose for me.

Answer 1

From "Top 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in New York City" on New York for Visitors - about.com

Il Laboratorio del Gelato
Small batches prepared using top ingredients set apart the Italian style gelato and sorbet served at Il Laboratorio del Gelato. Each day, choose from 12 ever-changing flavors served up by lab coat garbed staff at this small shop.
Address: 95 Orchard St.
Telephone: [phone]
Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily (6 p.m. Sun/Mon)
Neighborhood: Lower East Side (Map)
Subway: B, D to Grand St.; F, J, M, Z to Essex St.
Price of Gelato: $3.25 for a small (2 scoops)

Il Gelatone
Authentic Italian gelato and sorbetti offerings bring many to visit Il Gelatone, featuring 6-8 flavors daily. Plain milk flavored demonstrates the simple deliciousness of this Italian confection.
Address: 397 Third Ave (28th/29th Sts)
Telephone: [phone]
Neighborhood: Murray Hill (Map)
Subway: 6 to 28th St.
7) La Maison du Chocolate
This classic French chocolatier serves up amazing ice cream at its two shops in Manhattan during summer months only. Caramel ice cream is a particular favorite.
Rockefeller Center Location
Address: 30 Rockefeller Center
Telephone: [phone]
Neighborhood: Midtown East (Map)
Subway: B/D/F/V to 47-59th Sts/Rock Center

Upper East Side Location
Address: 1018 Madison Ave(78th/79th Sts.)
Telephone: [phone]
Neighborhood: Upper East Side (Map)
Subway: 6 to 77th St.

Ciao Bella Cafe
One of New York's original gelato makers, Ciao Bella has moved its plant to New Jersey, but continues to offer impressive sorbets and gelatos.
Grand Central Station Location (Map)
Address: Lower Level Food Court
Telephone: [phone]
Subway: 7, 4/5/6 to Grand Central
Upper East Side Location (Map)
Address: 27 East 92nd St
Telephone: [phone]
Subway: 6 to 96th St.
Mott Street Location (Map)
Address: 285 Mott Street
Telephone: [phone]
Subway: 6 to 96th St.

Answer 2

In Palo Alto, CA we have a great gelato place called, "Gelato Classico." http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/morgue/2005/2005_07_29.gelatori.shtml

In NY, try:
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria (an excellent Gelateria)
1 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 at 8th St., 212-995-9559

and Babbo
110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY, 212-777-0303

Answer 3

Try http://cshopping.net