Berthillon
4.5
(4.5k)Berthillon is an iconic tea room and ice cream shop on Île Saint-Louis, famous for its luxury ice cream and sorbet made with natural, high-quality ingredients. It started as a café and hotel in 1954 and gained fame in 1961 after a French restaurant guide highlighted its astonishing ice cream.
Address
31 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 75004 Paris, France
Website
Opening Hours
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Thu)
Phone
+33 1 43 54 31 61
Worth it?
Worth it for rich, intense flavors and a wide variety of choices
Skip if you're not a fan of ice cream or sorbet, or if you're in a rush and don't want to wait in line
Location
31 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 75004 Paris, France
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Highlights
The wild strawberry ice cream is a must-try, though it's only available seasonally.
Popular choices include the strawberry sorbet, salted caramel ice cream, grapefruit sorbet, chocolate noir, lemon cream, and pistachio ice cream with fresh pistachios.
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Who it's for
Anyone with a sweet tooth, especially families with kids, and those looking for a classic Parisian dessert experience. It's a great spot for a treat while strolling the charming streets of the island.
Know before you go
The shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
If you have time, dining in is recommended as it can help you avoid waiting in line.
Some specific toppings, like fresh wild strawberries, are only served on certain days.
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Reviews
4.5
Exceptional
5 ReviewsReviewers rave about the fantastic ice cream and sorbet, highlighting the rich flavors and natural ingredients. Many recommend dining in to avoid lines, and note that some seasonal items like wild strawberries are not always available.
Fun facts
The company was founded by Raymond Berthillon in 1954.
Berthillon became famous in 1961 after being featured in the French restaurant guide Gault Millau.
