Gelateria Suso

Gelateria Suso is a small, modern gelato shop in the San Marco district of Venice, in the Veneto region of Italy, a short walk from the Rialto Bridge and on the route between Rialto and Piazza San Marco. It belongs to the wave of newer Venetian gelato shops that moved away from heavy, artificially bright displays toward simpler-looking, small-batch flavors, and it is widely regarded as one of the better artisanal gelato addresses near Rialto. The menu is a rotating selection of classic and seasonal flavors made in small batches. Signature flavors include salted caramel, which is the shop's best-known choice, pistachio cream and stracciatella, the vanilla base with fine chocolate flakes. Seasonal fruit flavors appear according to the market, and cones, cups and sometimes waffle options are available. The shop is compact, with counter service and little or no seating, so most customers eat outside while walking. The atmosphere is casual and quick, and there is no dress code. Noise comes from the queue and the busy street rather than the shop itself. Prices are moderate for Venice, with a small cup or cone costing a few euros, and larger sizes costing more. It opens daily, from eleven in the morning until eleven at night in summer and until nine in the evening in winter, so it suits an after-dinner treat as well as an afternoon stop. Reservations are not required. Because it lies close to the Rialto foot traffic, a queue is common at peak afternoon hours, and visitors who prefer a shorter wait should arrive around opening time or later in the evening. It makes a pleasant pause on a walking route through San Marco, and the nearby campi and canals offer places to sit and eat.