Creamy gelato from Italy: Rivareno opened in Munich!

Creamy gelato from Italy: Rivareno opened in Munich!

The ice season in Munich could not start exciting! On June 18, 2025, the traditional Italian Eiscafé Rivareno opened its first branch in Germany - in Klenzestrasse. Known for its particularly creamy gelato, rivareno relies on the highest quality and classic Italian recipes. The new owner, inspired by a family vacation in Florence, brought the concept to Munich after she was really enthusiastic about the quality of the ice. For all ice lovers in the city, one more reason to stop by - enjoyment is guaranteed here! Merkur reports .

But Rivareno is not the only new addition in Munich ice culture. At Bayerstraße 15, very close to the main train station, “Il Gelato Italiano” opened - the fifth branch of this chain in Munich. Between Pizza Hut and C&A, the ice cream parlor offers a wide selection of around 40 types of ice cream. Both lovers of classic varieties such as vanilla and strawberry get their money's worth, as well as those who like it more unusual, such as the Cioccolata al Peperocino or the delicious Rocher. The fully open window front ensures direct access to the ice cream counter, and also outside on the sidewalk invite seating to linger. All of Munich has more information .

The trends of the ice cream parlors

In the world of ice cream parlors, a lot is happening, and this has also influenced the tastes of consumers. According to a survey of leadersnet , the best ice cream parlor in Germany were determined for 2025, based on over 100,000 votes from the community. Criteria such as variety of varieties, quality, ambience and service played a crucial role. Two special types of ice cream this year are "Strauss", a creative mixture of raspberry and pink pepper, and "Halleluja", a combination of roasted hazelnut and Venezuela chocolate. The innovative strength in the ice cream parlors can also be seen in unusual creations such as basil lemon or goat fresh cheese honey.

In Bavaria, some ice cream parlor made it into the top list, including La Dolce Vita, the crazy ice maker and Ballabeni IceCream. Local ice culture is increasingly emphasizing sustainability by placing many companies on regional ingredients and homemade recipes. Also edible spoons and compostable cups are coming.

It remains exciting which ice creations and concepts will delight customers in the coming months. With innovations such as Rivareno and IL Gelato Italiano, Munich not only focuses on pleasure, but also on growing awareness of the environment and quality. Well then, a lot of pleasure in ice costs!