The story
Gelateria Niva, perched on Turin’s Piazza Vittorio Veneto, earns a 4.1-star rating for its adventurous, artisan gelato—but the reception is as mixed as its flavor list. Former MasterChef contestant Secondo Luca calls it “excellent artisan gelato with creative flavors,” yet warns it’s “a bit overpriced and the cone is disappointing.” The modern, Instagrammable space adds to the draw, but the small details keep it from feeling flawless.
Luca’s praise centers on the gelato’s richness and inventiveness, naming Croccante al Sesamo, Nocciolato al Sale, and Caramello Burro Salato alongside Cioccolato Ganasce, Cheesecake alle Fragole, and Mango. For those willing to skip the lackluster cone and pay a premium, Niva delivers a genuinely memorable scoop.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the mango gelato, calling it intensely fruity and refreshing. The overall vibe is one of pure, sun-drenched delight in simple, high-quality ingredients.
“The mango is very classic, fresh, with a consistency between sorbet and granita. It's very fresh.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Gelateria Niva. Most active: Secondo Luca
Gelateria Niva serves excellent artisan gelato with creative flavors, but it's a bit overpriced and the cone is disappointing.
Dishes mentioned
Croccante al Sesamo
The sesame crunch is objectively very strange, almost gray like spirulina. It has a savory, very refined and deep flavor. It's particular, not an easy taste.
Nocciolato al Sale
The salty hazelnut is not salty enough, I can't really distinguish the flavor because it's melting too fast. I expected it to be more salty, with visible salt crystals.
Cioccolato Ganasce
The chocolate ganache has a round, full flavor with lots of cocoa butter. It's an excellent chocolate.
Cheesecake alle Fragole
The strawberry cheesecake is very good.
Caramello Burro Salato
The salted caramel butter is spectacular, devastating. It's the best flavor of all, with that butter you can feel with the salt.
