Best Gelato in Naas

"We temporarily forgot about our love for Italian gelato when we ate this cone topped with delectable Irish ice cream. Open in Western Ireland since 2000, Murphy’s Ice Cream now has shops in Dublin, Killarney and Galway in addition to its Dingle home. Despite this growth, the Irish ice cream shop continues to churn authentic Irish ice cream using locally sourced Irish ingredients including milk from Kerry cows, a breed only found in Ireland."

"Suggesting an ice-cream on a damp Dublin day might not sound like the best idea, but do sample Murphy’s ice-creams as you saunter along Wicklow Street in the city centre. This is serious stuff: the brand originates in Dingle, County Kerry, and it’s made of Kerry cream. Try the delicious sorbets, which change with the season – blackcurrant in high summer, for example, and cranberry in winter."

"Murphy’s have been making their own brand of ice cream for 17 years now in Dingle, Kerry, with a more recent second home in Dublin. There’s only two weeks of sunshine in Dublin all year round, but when the sun is finally out, queues are quick to form outside Murphy’s. The flavours like Dingle sea salt, Dingle gin, peanut and many more are unbelievable."

"It's impossible to visit Dublin and not investigate the new incarnation of Bewley’s, reopened after years of restoration. This fine old coffee house was a firm favourite for close on a century, and its recent reappearance is a cheering sight. Come here for coffee, savouries, sweet treats (including the signature Bewley’s cherry buns, and ‘Mary cake’, a rich confection of apricot and chocolate) – and to admire the glorious Harry Clarke stained-glass windows which illuminate the café."

"Bewley’s Café on busy Grafton Street is more of a Dublin institution than a simple restaurant. You will probably smell the freshly baked bread and hot-out-of-over muffins before you step through the door into the landmark café. The recently restored Bewley’s even offers tours of the interior."

"The granddaddy of the capital's cafés, and an essential part of the character of Grafton Street, Bewley's Oriental Café has served coffee and...Read More"

"In terms of sheer extravagance, Scrumdiddly’s ice cream parlour in Dun Laoghaire is head and shoulders above the rest in Dublin. Serving up a huge range of ice cream and toppings, as well as crepes, no sweet tooth will be left unsatisfied. The often lengthy queues outside the shop on summer days speak to the popularity of Scrumdiddly’s, however we’re sure you’ll find it’s worth the wait."

"People have queued for hours for a taste of their unique sundaes and decadent desserts. They're located in Dun Laoghaire and Donabate and also have plans to franchise this year. Some of our favourite menu items are the Bueno Waffle Cone, The Melting Snowman and Scrum-fiteroles."

"Scrumdiddly is an Irish favourite, and people are even talking about it as the best ice cream parlour in the country. The ice cream parlour is the home of the Scrummy Tub. You can fill it, top it, stick it and drip it."

"Teddy’s Ice Cream has been a Dublin institution since its first ice cream shop opened in 1950 in Dun Laoghaire. Since then, Teddy’s Ice Cream has opened two more locations in Dun Laoghaire and one in Bray, County Wicklow. No visit to the Dublin coast on a hot summer’s day is complete without a 99 ice cream cone, and Teddy’s Ice Cream has truly perfected the art of the 99."

"This iconic Dublin shop has been serving up classic 99s since 1950. They're experts at the whipped ice cream, cone and flake, with optional sauce and sprinkles for the adventurous ones!. There's also great news for 99 lovers as Teddy's has found it's first home in the city centre."

"This weekend, grab a creamy 99 before you take a stroll down Dun Laoghaire pier. Teddy’s shops and vans are open in Bray and various locations in Dun Laoghaire – you won’t be disappointed!. Feature image: @teddys_ice_cream_official"

"Located on Dublins busy O’Connell Street, Gelato Di Natura Dublin is another superb traditional Italian ice-cream parlour. Formerly known as SUSO, with stores all over the world, you are sure to get top quality ice cream at Gelato Di Natura Dublin. With an impressive 28 flavours to choose from you will be spoilt for choice."

"Gelato Di Natura is located on the bustling O’Connell Street, and you can choose if you want to enjoy your ice cream inside or outside. Cookies, vanilla and chocolate are popular but also unusual flavours like walnuts and figs can be found in their selection of flavours. View this post on Instagram"

"With five front units open seven days a week and over 25 stalls springing to life at the weekends, Howth Market is one of the focal points of this quaint seaside town and attracts locals just as much as those from further afield. Conveniently located beside the DART station, this market is perfect for browsing on a sunny day before heading along the cliff walk or onto the pier. Though the market sells a great mix of wares, from woodwork to antique jewellery, the food is the highlight."

"There are so many reasons to visit this picturesque northside village on the weekend. But the market is a good enough reason in its own right. You're likely to find an array of organic produce, freshly baked goods, jewellery, clothing, antiques and loads more when checking out this market."

"Last but certainly not least is Coco Bó on O’Connell Street. Coco Bó use the finest quality ingredients from all around Ireland to make a delicious selection of whipped ice-cream. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you should try their specialty- delicious ice-cream sundae’s!"

"99 hot chocolates to get you through the colder mornings - more whipped cream you say?. A post shared by Coco Bó (@cocobodublin) on Oct 8, 2015 at 1:15am PDT"

"Taking inspiration from the rolled ice cream vendors of Asia, Arctic Stone Ice Cream serve up Dublin’s finest rolled ice cream. From zesty berry and citrus flavours to indulgent chocolate, caramel and cookie delights, this shop has a freshly made ice cream roll to suit everyone’s tastes. Undoubtedly, part of the treat of visiting Arctic Stone Ice Cream is watching in amazement as the friendly and skilled staff whip up the rolls of tasty ice cream right in front of your eyes."

"A stunning mansion in the Elizabethan Revival style, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon family (earls of Meath) since 1618 and has one of the oldest gardens in Ireland. The house is impressive, but the prizewinner here is the magnificent orangery, built in 1852 and chock-full of statuary and plant life. If you like fancy glasshouses, this is the one for you. It's 6km north of Greystones just off the R761 coast road."

"First up is Kilmainham Gaol Museum. Once used as a prison, Kilmainham Gaol is now a museum run by the Irish government detailing some of the most courageous and most devastating events in Irish history. Imprisoned there were the Irish rebels accused of inciting many Irish rebellions, including the 1916 Easter Rising. It was at Kilmainham Gaol that the British put to death by firing squad many of the leaders of the 1916 Rising."

"One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe Kilmainham Goal opened its door in 1796 and finally shut in 1924. It witnessed some of the most heroic an tragic events in Ireland’s emergence an independent nation. Now a major museum visitors get the opportunity to have a real insight into the lives of prisoners and what they had sacrifice for their country."

"Kilmainham Gaol (fee) is a former 18th century prison which is today run as a museum by Ireland’s Office of Public Works. Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796 and closed in 1924. During this period it housed convicts convicted of crimes ranging from stealing food to murder. In the early 19th century, about 4,000 prisoners were transported to Australia."

"Nestled between two lakes, haunting Glendalough (Gleann dá Loch, meaning 'Valley of the Two Lakes') is one of the most significant monastic sites in Ireland and one of the loveliest spots in the country, centred on a 1000-year-old round tower, a ruined cathedral and the tiny church known as St Kevin's Kitchen. It was founded in the late 6th century by St Kevin, a bishop who established a monastery on the Upper Lake's southern shore and about whom there is much folklore."

"Price: €2.50Look: 4/5Texture: 3.5/5Taste: 5/5Value: 3.5/5Total: 16/20. Verdict: This French franchise sells what looks like a high-end croissant, almost too perfect and regular. The crust is extremely flaky and crispy, so much so that it makes it slightly tough to break down, but the flavours are fantastic - it’s a real moreish number."

"Another contender in the best hot chocolates in Dublin goes to Laduree, who make an elegant hot chocolate in addition to their rainbow of exquisite Macarons."

"Last but certainly not least is Coco Bó on O’Connell Street. Coco Bó use the finest quality ingredients from all around Ireland to make a delicious selection of whipped ice-cream. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you should try their specialty- delicious ice-cream sundae’s!"

"99 hot chocolates to get you through the colder mornings - more whipped cream you say?. A post shared by Coco Bó (@cocobodublin) on Oct 8, 2015 at 1:15am PDT"

"Price: €0.95Look: 2.5/5Texture: 3.5/5Taste: 3/5Value: 4/5Total: 13/20. Verdict: The old Dublin bakery makes a simple and honest croissant. There is nothing pretentious about it, it doesn’t look perfect."

"Manning’s Bakery is a traditional, family-run bakery in Dublin. They make hand-made cakes on a daily basis. This way, they can be sure that all their clients are getting the best products possible."

"You can get the doughnuts (and any other delicious baked good you can think of) at their Thomas Street, Blanchardstown and Tallaght bakeries. And it’s all gluten free as well."

"This tiny basement restaurant feels like a secret patch of Italian soil by the Liffey. Down a set of old stone steps you’ll find Italian peasant cooking, including rich Tuscan stews filled with octopus and black chickpeas. The kitchen serves warm lardo draped over toast and fennel salami imported from Italy with a side of pickled caper sprouts."

"Dublin must have a thing for great restaurants in basements, because Terra Madre is just that, great. The restaurant itself is quaint, and a no frills affair but that’s exactly its attraction. Because you are transported to a village in Italy once your chosen dishes arrive at your table."

"Terra Madre is one of my favourite places to go for an intimate meal. You'd walk right by this tiny restaurant without even noticing it. Inside there's only a handful of tables, it's dimly lit and it feels like you've walked out of Dublin and into the streets of Italy."