Marine Ices


Once summer dares to come, I believe people should stop meeting up for a coffee and start meeting up over an ice cream :D 

I love ice creams and particularly gelatos (even during winter). I tend to go to the same place but this time I decided I should find something different. 

I found out about Marine Ices on Instagram and decided I had to try it despite the distance from where I leave (this is how much I like ice cream). Their parlour (as they call it) is only a few minutes’ walk from Chalk Farm tube station and it is supposed to be an institution, as they make authentic gelatos since 1931. 

And the gelato was very nice: not too sweet and full of flavour! I had plenty of flavours and other desserts to choose from:  gelatos, sorbets, sundaes, cakes, waffles, milkshakes... A true paradise for someone with a sweet tooth.  What I love about the place is the number of seats they have. There are 2 floors with plenty of tables & chairs and the top floor has a cute decor which, I guess, is supposed to make you feel like you're in Italy: a bit tacky but very charming! 

With summer on its way, I would recommend Marine Ices to any gelato lovers... 



Location: 61 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AN, UK

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