Not a single spring or summer day goes by without us thinking about… ice cream. Sometimes on a cone, sometimes in a tub. Bring on those artisanal, natural and original flavours. We’ve put together a selection of some of our favourite Brussels spots.
The best scoops in the capital
24 March 2026
© Lydie Nesvadba
La Gelateria Bargello
Under the trees of place de la Liberté, you can enjoy delicious artisanal ice cream flavours, made with ingredients such as Madagascan vanilla and Piedmont hazelnuts. Bargello is an extremely cosy spot that perfectly combines Brussels etiquette with Florentine expertise.
Place de la Liberté 5, 1000 Brussels
Frédéric Blondeel
Just a stone’s throw from Brussels’ Grand-Place, oriental flavours such as orange blossom, rose water, blackberry, mango and almond await. At Lebanese ice cream parlour Miska, taste the unique texture achieved by adding salep. This is the root of the wild orchid, which makes the ice cream exquisitely chewy and elastic.
Rue des Bouchers 32, 1000 Brussels
Booza
We might have lost count, but restaurant guru Georges Baghdi Sar must already have around ten establishments. One of them is ice cream parlour Booza, where you can sample the delicious and authentic flavours that Syrian ice cream has to offer. You’ll also find all these flavours in the teas, lemonades, baklavas and pancakes on the menu.
Rue de la Tulipe 7, 1050 Ixelles
© Booza
Coudboul
Don’t wait for the sun to come out. You might just miss out on Coudboul’s unique, artisanal, super-creamy and deliciously fresh flavours. The ice cream is truly to die for. But you also have to try the biscuits (from Pinpin) and the coffee (from Parlor). And all of this, on one of the city’s most famous squares, in the Marolles.
Place du Jeu de Balle 6, 1000 Brussels
© Coudboul
Gaston
On the terrace of the very first Gaston, you can enjoy an ice cream with a view of the Anspach Fountain, an iconic reminder of the previously visible bend in the Senne river. Everything is homemade and uses fresh, high-quality ingredients – the cream comes straight from the Ardennes. The Gaston empire has expanded to other squares in the capital.
Various locations in Brussels
Gelateria Giotto
At Gelateria Giotto they have a world champion in their ranks. Christian Wu was crowned the world’s best gelato maker in 2026 at the Gelato Festival World Masters in Las Vegas, winning with a wild honey-based ice cream. Be sure to try Giotto’s other flavours too, they follow the finest Italian tradition, often with a Belgian twist.
Rue de Washington 152, 1050 Ixelles
Rue Bonaventure 103, 1090 Jette
© Giotto Gelateria
Miska
Just a stone’s throw from Brussels’ Grand-Place, oriental flavours such as orange blossom, rose water, blackberry, mango and almond await. At Lebanese ice cream parlour Miska, taste the unique texture achieved by adding salep. This is the root of the wild orchid, which makes the ice cream exquisitely chewy and elastic.
Rue des Bouchers 32, 1000 Brussels
© Michael Chia
© Michael Chia
Pepe's
José Romero, the Ecuadorian-born Brussels resident behind Pepe’s, is a force to be reckoned with. Among other achievements, he was ranked fifth best ice-cream maker in the world at the Gelato World Cup and came top in Belgium at the Belgium Gelato Festival Challenge. Pepe’s use no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives and are proud of their natural approach. Their ice creams are gradually conquering the capital with branches in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Etterbeek and Ixelles.
Various locations in Brussels
© Pepe Glacier
Oui Oui
The place to go for vegans! Oui Oui is actually in Saint-Gilles, even if you do feel like you’re in Los Angeles. All the ice creams are made from plant-based milk and high-quality ingredients, such as Piedmont hazelnuts and Valrhona chocolate. The vegan options are even suitable for diabetics and people with gluten intolerance.
Rue du Fort 34, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Glacier Zizi
At Zizi, you can taste the pure ice cream expertise, passed down from father to son for three generations. Looking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious ice cream late at night? Then be sure to pop in here: in the summer, Zizi is open seven days a week until midnight!
Rue de la Mutualité 57a, 1180 Uccle
Glacier by Batch
Excellent all-day spot Batch has now opened an ice-cream bar too. You’ll find it just a short distance down the road from the main venue. Glacier by Batch serves artisanal ice cream, made in-house, in a surprising range of flavours. It’s not just the ice cream that’s phenomenal – the cones are deliciously flavourful and crispy too. We apologise in advance for the long queues.
Rue des Mélèzes 97, 1050 Ixelles
© Batch
Even more ice cream 🍨
- Bisou: the chef’s artisanal ice creams are a real treat, enjoy them in the garden behind the shop. Rue du Bailli 35, 1050 Ixelles
- Bouboule: an artisanal ice cream parlour near Cinquantenaire Park that offers vegan ice cream and products suitable for diabetics. Avenue Albert-Elisabethlaan 31, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- Capoue: established in Etterbeek since 1947 and now perhaps the best-known ice cream maker in Brussels, with no fewer than 8 parlours. Various locations in Brussels
- Cocozza: perfect for a stroll in Josaphat Park. Avenue des Azalées 8, 1030 Schaerbeek
- La Gelateria Il Monello: artisanal ice creams in a modern and child-friendly setting. Rue du Prêtre Jean Heymans 2, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- Nanouk: natural sorbets and 100% hand-crafted ice creams, featuring bold combinations such as pineapple-ginger or watermelon-mint. Rue de Moscou 20, 1060 Saint-Gilles
