


Upmarket outpost for Italian-style gelato & sorbetto using local fruit & natural ingredients.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3707 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 719-8686
Website: http://www.pinologelato.com/
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Reviews
It’s one of the better gelato places in Portland, made fresh daily with local ingredients, including dairy-free options that still hit the sweet spot. You really can’t go wrong with their seasonal or classic flavors.
Affogato is my go-to here, especially with hazelnut or pistachio:
-$6.95 for a single
-$9.25 for a double
Prices are on the higher end but still reasonable:
-Small (2 flavors) – $5.95
-Medium (3 flavors) – $6.95
-Large (3 flavors) – $8.50
-Pints – $13.00
Service is mostly solid. They’re generous with samples, which is appreciated, no attitude if you want to try a few. During busy rushes, though, things can get chaotic and you may get skipped if your group is unclear or staff gets flustered. Be patient!
Seating: Plenty inside. Outside, there are four small round tables on the sidewalk, two chairs each.
Parking: Free street parking in the area, but good luck finding it during peak hours or weekends.
Restroom: One stall, no toilet seat covers, and a posted sign that speaks for itself:
PLEASE RESPECT THE USE OF THIS RESTROOM.
IT IS BEING PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
DO NOT URINATE ALL OVER THE TOILET AND THE FLOOR.
THANK YOU.
(Yes, that’s really posted.)
I always go for the Stracciatella, Hazelnut, and Pistacchio—they’re classic, smooth, and packed with flavor. Nothing overly sweet or artificial, just high-quality gelato done right. You can tell they take it seriously.
I used to bring my daughter here back in the day, and those are some great memories. Every time I’m back in Portland, I make a point to stop by. If you’re looking for legit gelato, this is the spot.
Food:
Sesamo Nero (4/5)
Rich and nutty with a strong sesame and caramel flavor. It was not for me, but my wife really liked it.
Bacio Blanco (2/5)
This one looked very promising, and I really wanted to like it. It has a thick dark chocolate layer, white chocolate ganache, and hazelnut. I love white chocolate and I love hazelnut, but the dark chocolate was too strong and overpowered everything. Neither my wife nor I ended up choosing this flavor.
Tangelo (2/5)
It was okay, but the flavor was very light. After tasting Bacio Blanco, my wife could not even taste it. I could, but it was only a faint orange flavor.
Hazelnut and Vanilla (5/5)
My favorite go-to combination. Hazelnut gives that light Nutella taste, and vanilla balances it perfectly with any other flavor.
Service:
Taste testing is encouraged and very helpful when deciding what to order.
Ambiance:
Usually it is packed and feels almost like standing room only. We went late at night this time with no line and only about six people sitting at the few small tables.
The new flavors are what pull my wife in. The classics are what I always go for. If you’ve never tried it, go and taste for yourself!