Casa Del Gelato Mt Eden

Some people hold Giapo as the gold standard of gelato. But the salted caramel from Casa Del Gelato has me melting at the knees. I love supporting local small businesses and this is certainly one of the beauties of New North Rd.
Not only is she open late, they now also do waffles as cookie sandwiches using Mrs Higgins chocolate chew biscuits (warmed so they melt the ice cream). They also have started … Wait for it … Gelato waffles ! Thick and fluffy — they are absolutely amazing! The store has such a good selection of fruit (lemoncello, summer burst, berry) sweet (salted caramel, tiramisu, banoffee) and chocolate (Mars, snickers, crunchie) flavours — just to name a few. VEGAN options also available.
Perfect spot to put on your list to try out this — personally I think it’s the best way to end a walk up Mt Eden !

I’ve had a mixed bag worth of experiences at Casa, which is why I’ve given it 3 stars. The place is a little inconsistent, as I’ve had really underwhelming service/​ice cream but at other times it’s been exceptional across the board. In terms of location, this place is wonderful — it is very well suited to the quaint Mt Eden village surroundings. The décor gives it charm and in my recent visits I’ve been served by very pleasant staff. Some flavours aren’t that interesting, but if you try enough samples you’re sure to find a knockout.

I am turning into such an icecream snob… Can I try the Tiramisu (ok, but not ‘the one’), alright maybe the Snickers (not caramelly enough), the Nutella maybe? I finally decided on one scoop of salted caramel, but politely negotiated a bit of Nutella on top, just in case. Then, when I’m presented with what I want, complete with a paper umbrella for decoration, I’m still not happy… It’s that certain icecream place in Queen Street making it impossible to enjoy a late night icecream anywhere else in town!

Giapo has ruined me! Nice as the gelato here is, it’s nowhere near as creamy or interesting as other ice cream places in town. They serve the usual range of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, some exotics such as tiramisu and banoffee and a couple of originals such as Mars and Snickers. So if any of those appeal, then do go. The service is friendly, they’re generous with the tastings and I hope they continue to experiment beyond the conventional realms of Mt Eden preferences.

Outstanding little gelato place. The staff are more than happy to have you try anything they have to offer. A great location for an after dinner or coffee treat. There is some parking in the back, but mostly street parking. It is Mt. Eden so parking is a premium. If you can come by bus there is a stop just a block away.

We stumbled into this little place on Sat when we got lost trying to do the Coast to Coast Walkway (those yellow arrows can be tricky to find). It was a blessing anyway because it was so warm outside, an ice cream was badly needed.
The girl behind the counter is very patient and will allow you to taste a few before you buy. I didnt avail of this because they all looked awesome how could you go wrong.
I ordered one scoop of bannoffee and my partner had two scoops in a container (gluten free) He had mint aero and mars bar flavour.
The banoffee was really good and the crunchie biscuit was a cool surprise every now and again. I would definitely recommend it. The gooey bits of toffee were delicious.
I was not a huge fan of the mint aero one. It had a strange after taste that I didnt really enjoy, but that is probably just personal preference. The mars ice cream was really good.
If you are in Mt Eden, especially on a summer day you should definitely give this little gem a go. The staff are super friendly also which always helps!

My flat mates and I have a bit of a running joke about this cute little gelato store, we always end up getting complements on our warm hipster/​homeless looking jumpers. We think it might have to do with the fact that the staff are always standing over freezers.
If your in Mt Eden having dinner, visiting a friend or just live up the road then a walk down to Casa Del Gelato is required. They have so many wonderful flavors from tiramisu to limoncello.
The staff are super friendly and they give the biggest scoops you can imagine.
Don’t forget to wear your warm jumper the girls might just give you a complement.

With a selection of deliciously flavored Gelato on a warm Fall day, how could you possibly go wrong?! You can’t. Ever have a moment where you walk into a shop and everything is just what you want? It’s sort of like that. I asked for a sample or two, to help me make a decision. The lady was more than accommodating.
I opted for the chocolate. It was soft, thick and creamy. Not as sweet as I would have hoped for, but it could just be my American taste-​buds adjusting to less sugar and salt in the world. With a heaping scoop of deliciousness in a mid-​size waffle cone, I happily continued on my walk trough Mt. Eden village.

Here is my suggestion if you don’t live close to the city centre or if you are a visitor to Auckland. Definitely on your must do list is a visit to Mt Eden shops and here is the tip, make sure you have enough time to explore, taste and indulge. What I’m saying is that you are spoilt for choice with the specialty food and gift stores on offer.
Take for example the authentic, delicious Italian gelatos at Casa Del Gelato. Their range of fresh, creamy flavours include Feijoa which I chose today. One thing’s for sure I would be in here all the time if I lived closer.
They also do great Vittoria coffee and pick up their loyalty card for your 6^th cup free.

It’s pretty dangerous having this place so close to where I live, I often get a craving for their frozen dairy delights. They have so many amazing flavours of gelato on offer and whenever I taste them I am instantly taken back to the heavenly three weeks that I spent in Italy… it really is that authentic.
Their flavours chop and change all the time, but some of my favourites have to be their classic strawberry, mars bar and once they did nutella, yum! Their prices seem very reasonable too, especially when compared with places like Movenpick! You can purchase by the tub or in one of their delish waffle cones (that’s my choice).

Gelato is guilt-​free right? 95 percent fat free? Practically good for you. This is what I tell myself when I’ve been «good» at dinner and deserve a treat. The flavours are amazing (Mars Bar, Cookies’n’Cream, Snickers, mmmmmmmmmm) and a sundae with caramel sauce is just the thing.
You can choose other sauces and toppings but just the caramel sauce is all I need thanks. The staff here are more than happy for you to taste anything that takes your fancy and are always super friendly and welcoming. You can also have a hot drink if you want but that might make your teeth scream. Just come for the ice cream.

I have come to the conclusion that is there is a distinct Italian vibe to Mt Eden. There’s delis where you can get authentic salamis and parmesan cheese. There’s even a shop called ‘Dream of Italy’ where you can buy murano glass and those costume masks that are everywhere in Venice. But the clincher is undoubtedly, the ‘Casa del Gelato’ where you can get authentic Italian gelato. You could be forgiven for thinking you were in some Neapolitan backstreet when you see the delightful, colourful swirls of gelato in trays behind the counter. Apparently they handmake each tray to order and this ensures the high quality of the ice-​cream. I had a craving for pistachio ice-​cream and I was certainly not disappointed. If you love ice-​cream (and lets face it most women do!) you gotta go for the real Italian deal.