A legitimate New Orleans institution for over 115 years. Famous for their gelato, Italian ice, Sicilian baked goods and cookies. Their cannolis and Napoleons are a must. I can’t stop buy without grabbing at least a dozen mini cannolis and a couple large chocolate dipped cannolis with candied orange peels on the end. It’s fall so their Satsuma Ice is in stock, as well as their Pumpkin Gelato for Thanksgiving. I could list 20 more items that I regularly get, but you’re going to have to go in yourself and do some tasting to really discover the greatness of this place. Dine in and have a coffee and dessert after dinner, or just pick up a whole lotta goodness to bring home to share with family and friends. Their staff is like family, as would be expected with a family run institution. Don’t forget to tip, because their staff is always slammed and never do you get served without a smile from a gracious server. I hope this spot stays forever. They were hit bad during Katrina but reopened without changing a thing. To go to somewhere like Whole Foods to get anything trying to replicate what they serve here would be blasphemy. I mean it when I say this place is the truth. Do yourself a favor and check it out. The line moves quickly so you better come in and take the minimal wait time to carefully look over all the options and be ready to make some hefty decisions when you’re on the clock. Thank you Brocato’s staff. We love you!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Italian Assorted Cookies, Tiramisu Cake Slice, Variety of Pastries, Spumoni Ice Cream, Cannoli Louisianto, Ice Cream & Gelato, Bakery, Pastry, Hand Packed Gelato, Gelatochino

Oh, how I love this place. I literally stop by every Thursday night after grad school. I'm not even a licorice fan, but those anise drops are amazing. They were actually out of them a few weeks ago, but one of the ladies ran in the back and was able to find some for me. She even dropped a few extra in my box. I am a big fan of their ricotta cake, blondies, and Napoleons as well. Recently saw them on a television show where they talked about the cannolis. I have to agree that they are some of the best in the world. The store is always clean and I love that they rotate some of the items so that there is always something new each time you come in. I haven't tried the gelato, but it looks amazing and people are always there buying it. I will be there this Thursday like clockwork to get my sweet tooth fix. Cannot recommend these folks enough. This is true New Orleans!

New to Nola and wanted a good cannoli. 2 coworkers said to try Brocato’s. Liked that they were not prefilled. However, I ordered 2 dozen and took them over 15 minutes to fill them even though lots of staff standing around. They have a nice presentation. Shell was crunchy and tasty but that is where I disliked the cannoli. I am used to ricotta filled and these were some type of cream on one side and a chocolate on the other. Also found them to be a bit pricey 45 dollars for a dozen large and small size 22 for a dozen. I will look at other bakeries before coming back.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Cannoli Louisianto
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free street parking

This place is too cold inside, often has long lines outside, and it's ok because the ice cream is creamy, real gelato, and it's the best place for ice cream in the city. The the pastries - (here we often have both at the same time) are authentic Italian - from Florantine torrone to the almond balls that you used to be able to light up the wrapping and watch it float - to the slices of tortoni (almond ice cream) and so much old-fashioned Italian funness. big old daddies and happy kids, after dinner or after lunch, the girls behind the counter are very friendly, and the tables are out of an old fashioned ice cream parlor. A New Orleans tradition.

One would think that with the constant line out the door and the extremely high quality products that this place would be expensive. It is very affordable. You can grab one of the best and fair portioned slices of tiramisu for less than $4.00. They also have hard to find items such as spumoni. Everything is done right and with care. Even though there normally is a long line, it moves very quickly as their staff is on point and ready to make things happen quickly. Definitely friendly place to take family, a date, the kids, anyone would enjoy this place.

The BEST gelato and ice cream. We had to eat here after. It was tqo days in a row... I love it. There is a perfectbseat for everyone and every taste. The little mezzainine as well as the qindow boxes are both appealing . People come in and out and you can have a conversation even with the movement. They also have pastries as well. The girls working there were nice and attentive. Be sure to let then kniw if you are not paying together because they quickly ring up people who seem to be together. Totally a must for us now everytime we are back at home.

Come on in and and treat yourself to the best that Nola has to offer. Old world taste and old world prices. When you walk through the front door it’s as if you are stepping back in time to a world long forgotten. Great customer service paired with the best cannoli that you will find in the United States. I’ve had cannoli’s in Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Omaha Nebraska and recently in The Hill area of St Louis and they don’t hold up to the ones here. The are simply the best. If you don’t stop here then it’s your loss and a big one at that.

My family absolutely LOVES this place. When we first moved to New Orleans a year and a half ago, this was one of the first places I just had to check out and I'm so glad I did!! Simply the best tiramisu I've had since I was in Italy, the coffee is outstanding and I cannot recommend the cannoli enough. My daughters love the gelato so much, and I'm not ashamed to say we've had dessert for dinner because Brocato's is just that outstanding. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming! One of our favorite places in the City.

I asked if they would make me an affogato and they did even tho it was not on the menu (ice cream with espresso and whipped cream). It was delicious. Very well balanced, sweet and hot and cold at the same time. All the people I was with enjoyed their desserts as well. They had different flavours of gelatos, all good. We arrived just before they closed and the satff was still very nice and welcoming with us. The line moved super fast too. I would recommend this place to anyone with a craving for sweets!

Sent here by recommendation when we asked about Cannolis after dinner in another part of town (that restaurant did not offer any at that time) from a few nights earlier. The service was wonderful and all treats were spectacular - even the sugar-free member of the party had dessert: a double espresso with lemon twist. The parking can be hairy - stay away from the Big Juice Chain parking lot next door (lots of warnings posted), but not bad. Very much worth a half block stroll for these goodies.

Nostalgia post: This place introduced me to gelato, and it is the creamiest ice cream ever! The flavors are always exciting, and I remember coming in when they rotated flavors like clockwork. This is even the best gelato place in the USA! I have seen some wannabes in other states but they don't compare to this gem. On the hot summer nights I was obsessed with gelato. I moved away years ago and I really miss this place. I'm thinking about a tiramisu and rum raisin cone right now.

Wow. So many choices, all delicious. Cute old school atmosphere, helpful staff that can help make recommendations. A must if you're near magazine street Don't forget to try a canoli. Super sweat but worth it. I don't have a pic of it because it disappeared so fast
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Cannoli Louisianto, Gelatochino

Delicious gelato and desserts here! There’s usually a line out the door to get in. The bananas foster cheesecake was creamy and filled with banana flavor. The apple strudel was flaky and a perfect bake. Tge chocolate eclairs were also yummy! The chocolate almond gelato was rich in chocolate flavor. And lastly, the praline gelato was creamy with carmel laced throughout a vanilla base. Just amazingly delicious! Will return and highly recommend!

A New Orleans classic! The gelato here is a must have. The praline was incredible, but the pistachio was absolutely divine. Don't miss out on the affogato, either -- espresso over a generous portion of gelato is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. This place has so much character and it feels full of life. If you're here in March, be sure to check out the St Joseph's Day altar, an old Sicilian tradition kept alive in New Orleans.

Everything is absolutely delicious. Very traditional Italian pastries and gelato. Cannolis are a must and they have biscotti to take home. The iced cappuccino is fantastic too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spumoni Ice Cream, Cannoli Louisianto, Ice Cream & Gelato, Bakery, Pastry, Gelatochino

Absolutely spectacular! The gelato was smooth and flavorful. I got praline flavor. The counter staff was very polite and quick on their feet. I loved the atmosphere. Very old world, but not stuck up. Comforting, even. The location was easy to access and wasn't sketchy. I wanted to eat everything! They have cakes, cookies, pies and pastries as well. I can see why they've been open for over 100 years. Highly recommend!

Love this old school Gelato store. Really good flavours, especially enjoyed the pumpkin and the amaretto. The cakes look great too, hoping to try some in the future. It gets really busy but the line moves fast.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Ice Cream & Gelato

Brocato's is the quintessential old-style Italian ice cream parlor — the best of the best. Italian ices and Gelato, cannoli, biscotti and other delicacies — they have it all. My favorites are lemon and raspberry ice, but everything is simply wonderful. There's often a line, but it always moves quickly. Brocato's is the perfect place to follow-up any Mid City dining experience.

Absolutely icecream heaven. Authentic to the T. Everything here is absolutely delicious. Flavors of ice cream I never even heard of and where sooo good. This completely completed our evening with this delicious choices of dessert. Omg they are sooo delicious, you have to try them ... look them up get yourself a treat today. On point and will definitely return.

What an amazing place. To have a cannoli filled on demand is fantastic. The cakes and all the baked goods were just right. No wonder they’ve been in business for over a 100 years. I did a FaceTime sessions with my kids while we were hear and my kids were upset that we went there without them so they demanded that we ship them some cake back to California.

My favorite place to go for a sweet treat! An absolute MUST for locals and tourists alike. The setting is very charming with vintage tables and chairs inside a modest space. There are rows of mouthwatering Italian pastries, hot coffee, and the most flavorful gelato! I would recommend the strawberry gelato. It is the best I have ever had. I LOVE IT HERE!

Everything taste so good. Ricotta cheesecake and gelatos are highly recommend. Perfect spot for an afternoon delight. Super kind and professional staff.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ice Cream & Gelato, Bakery, Pastry

Everything we had was fantastic. The tiramisu cake and connoli were our favorites. The eclair was a bit of a let down because it tasted a little too sweet and didn't taste as light as we thought it would be. Overall, everything was surprisingly affordable for the quality of the things that you get. Would definitely come back next time!

Loved the vintage vibe of the place and the menu was amazing all around. I had the bananas foster cheesecake and the gelatoccino with amaretto gelato and enjoyed every bite. My boyfriend had some of the gelato, which was very fresh. We hung out to read my book for a while and the vibes were awesome even though it got really busy.

What a great Italian gelateria. The family is working there.they are warm and welcoming. They let us try many different flavors of Gelato. We loved the ice cream. One of the best ones in the US yet. Very authentic. Parking outside is very limited. There is a line usually. Loved... Recommend it for a hot afternoon snack.

Angelo Brocato has been serving up amazing gelato, Italian ice, and pastries in New Orleans for over 100 years. We tried many different things, but the straciatella gelato and bananas foster cheesecake stood out. Great stop after a good dinner, and the line wrapped down the street by the time we left. We will be back!

Heavenly. The Napoleon is amazing and any flavor of ice cream is delicious. The food didn’t last long enough for a photo.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Napoliano, Ice Cream & Gelato, Bakery

Been waiting to come here for years, and it did not disappoint: Cannoli, spumoni, cassata, pignolata, torrone, panettone—any and every thing a Sicilian American sweet tooth craves during the holidays, they have it. All perfectly made from scratch by the Brocato family. Grazie mille per tutto quello che fate!

First time back to NOLA in 6 years, and I am so glad to see this spot survived CoVID! I went here on the regular to get mint chocolate chip gelato. Another must try is the traditional cannoli that are filled to order! The box tied with string made my heart sing and is one solid reason to visit NOLA again.

I tried the salt caramel gelato, and it's SINFUL. It's sooooooooo good that it almost feels wrong. The tiramisu and cannolis are also quite delicious, and the staff was super friendly and nice. This is a date spot, but you can still bring your whole family. Next time I go, I'll add pictures for you …

Small, quaint cafe. They have beautiful pastries and gelato. There are weird a few people working so you can get your treats and check out quickly. I got the macarons, which were delicious! I also ordered pistachio gelato and it was also delicious--creamy but light with real pistachios in it!

Angelo Brocato never fails to satisfy my Italian sweet tooth! Every gelato flavor is so fresh and takes me back to Italy each time! The charm and old-school feeling of the bakery makes the ambiance even more wonderful and brings back great memories...this is definitely a New Orleans classic!

I only spent a few days in New Orleans but I'm glad I was shown this shop. My favorite stop in the city, and yes I like Cajun food. Not only do they have very good gelato they also have a good bakery selection. I had a Napoleon but could have ordered a dozen treats. Hope to swing by again.

Best Italian desserts in Louisiana probably in all of the South. Fresh made cannolis are absolutely the best! Tiramisu is rich, delicious, and more than worth the calories. They have a great selection of authentic gelatos and a beautiful classic espresso machine for the perfect affogatos!

O M G! So worth driving miles just to cheat on your diet. Hey... that is what I did. ‍♀️ The staff is as sweet as the pastries. I enjoyed e v e r y t h I n g. It is sad how many calories I consumed. On a side note, do NOT park in the Smoothie King parking lot. They will tow you.

Soooo good! We had ice cream and I got a cookie and my husband got some kind of rum cake. Everything was perfect! The ice cream was so creamy and had such a great flavor. The rum cake was super moist but not mushy. There are so many things I want to try so we will definitely be back.

Great place for ice cream and gelato! I randomly found this place as I was looking for some ice cream on a hot and muggy afternoon. Pleasantly surprised at how good the gelato was! The pistachio almond seems to be a crowd pleaser! The baked alaska was great too! Highly recommend!

Yum yum yum yum yumminess!!!!! Try a cannoli and the spumoni!! Take home bags of cookies! You will not regret it. The staff are very nice and you feel transported to an older era of family run eatery, enjoying recipes that must be traditions past down through generations.

I'm 100% into this place. The atmosphere is vintage and quaint, the prices are great and the ice cream is just amazing. I had a few different kinds on my trip, but my favorite was the pistachio almond. Go here. It's great. Take your kids, take your grandma, it's amazing.

Visited here after dinner on our recent trip. Wonderful atmosphere. Every employee still had a smile an hour before closing. We sampled a variety of treats- rum cake, amaretto cheesecake, pistachio cheesecake, and cream horns. Amaretto and pistachio were our favorites.

Fantastic price, an overwhelming amount of tempting treats, and a classic atmosphere- I really don’t know what else you could ask for. From the gelato to the macarons, they do everything with perfection. I love coming here and would recommend it to anybody in the area.

I had the passion fruit gelato, it was delicious and fresh tasting. There were a lot of flavors and other pastries to try from. The staff was very polite and happy. I thought the gelato price was higher than it should be, but it was delicious so I would come again

Belisima pastry and treats. This perfect setting has a two teir seating arrangement that feels like your transported to the 1930s with a taste that is exactly authentic NY/NJ Italiano bakery. Recommend the terrapine. Clean tables and beautiful plate presentation.

An incredible gem in NO and scrumptious cannoli. They make it fresh right there and take their time in perfecting it. They even offered ice water while I wait. I will be there for more during Thanksgiving.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place in old town New Orleans to eat bakery or dessert. I highly recommend the gelato, it is ultra smooth and very flavorful. There are a lot of small pastries that make great gifts if you want to take some things home for friends and family.

Can’t talk now. Mouth full of cannoli. Not sharing. SO GOOD!!! #WillBeSoSickByTheTimeILeaveNewOrleans ... sick but happy ☺️ #NewOrleans #EatingMyWayThroughNewOrleans #RoadTrip #CarCamping #Cannoli #ItalianPastries #HappyTummy #GoGoGinger

Very nice place. Seems quite traditional Italian gelato place. Ordered gelatos, cafe au lait & Apple turnover. Quite a sugar overload!! Everything was amazing. Service is also excellent. Smiling faces behind the counter. Will come back!! …

Simply delicious. They have so many delicious pastries and treats. My favorites are the cannoli's, pineapple rum cake, and their pistachio gelato. So yummy. Definitely the best in NOLA in my opinion. Definitely recommend and will return.

Just walk in and you will immediately realize why you are here and it will blow your mind and sugar level. The gelato was delicious, not a bad flavor had by our group. Of course we ordered pastries because....well look at that case!

Best authentic Italian ice cream and desserts in the city. I had come here a few years ago with a friend and I totally forgot. I'm just visiting the city and my wife looked up the spot. Clean and the staff are really friendly.

There's a reason they've been around for over a hundred years. Canoli and gelato are on point. Your should definitely make your way here if you want some great dessert. Can't wait to go back and get some more amazing desserts.

Great Mom & Pop shop. The gelato is delicious. There are many flavors to choose from, including pistachio almond.The cannoli are so fresh that we took some home. I also got a bag of the biscotti regina to eat with my tea.

Ample seating, natural light, and delicious gelato. My date was very excited at seeing the Italian treats they sell on the side too, including his mom's favorite: Baci. Bustling shop with many unique flavors to try.

This place is AMAZING. homemade pastries, gelato, cookies, everything! Its like a little piece of the NorthEast US (think Philladelphia, New York or New Jersey) came to New Orleans and I mean that in the best way!

Quality customer service every time The line out the door is always worth the wait Seasonal Italian ice flavors are a must have with many choices throughout the year No wonder they have the James Beard nomination!

St. Joe's chocolate almond ice cream is my jam! And you can always count on seeing old friends or meeting new ones there while waiting in line. The staff is friendly and generous, and they keep the flow going!

Just go. Stop reading reviews, get a car, and go. Best damn Italian desserts I have ever had. The pistachio almond gelato is heaven and the ricotta cookies are the most delicious cookies on earth. 200/10

Stop by for spumoni ice cream, cannoli, among other treats…. It’s been a family favorite for decades. Spumoni is a layered mix of ice cream in three flavors: chocolate, pistachio, and maraschino cherry.

Always…ALWAYS come here! It is a do not miss. The cannolis!!! The selection of Italian desserts. The staff is always so nice. I am excited to be there in less than 2 weeks. Have to get my Napoleon fix.

Nice old-school Italian bakery with great gellato worth a visit. enjoy a snack inside at one of their quaint little tables while enjoying some of the history posted on the walls. You won't regret it!!!

When you want the best Canoles, and cappuccino this is the place. Outstanding Italian ice cream and other desserts It may be out of the way for some tourists but if you have a car it is a place to go

Seriously, this may be some of the best gelato I've ever had. For context as a Brooklyn Italian from Sicily, I'm no stranger to ice cream. Please treat yourself and the prices are super affordable

Always good. I had spumoni and friend had tiramisu. Flavorful, fluffy, delicious. Great service also . Beautiful case with large assortment of pastries and cookies you can't find in other stores.

Angelo Brocato’s is the perfect way to wrap up a night out. Fabulous pastries and ice cream....something for everyone! My client is looking forward to buying a house close enough to walk there!

Well this was the place of my childhood dreams. When you got to go to Brocato's it was the best night of the year. Cannoli, spumoni, Neapolitan, old ladies, tiny metal tables, tile floor, love

Some of the best desserts in the city - let alone the gelato- all of it taste homemade - actually it is - great cannoli - easy to get something cool and sweet to take the summer heat away...

The workers are super nice!! You can’t go wrong with any of their gelato flavors (pistachio and cookies and cream are my favorites). Best cannolis but don’t sleep on their cheesecake!

Always good coming to Angelo’s!! Best gelato in town. You know a place is good when there is always a wait but that does not get you discouraged. Because the wait is always worth it!!

Such delightful treats! Next time I go, I plan to try the ice cream! I appreciate how various the options and prices are. A nice way to end a meal after going to Venezia's next door.

Very comfortable atmosphere. Very good service. Very good selection pastries and gelato. Ordered amaretto, caramel, and orange was my absolute favorite❤️very delicious …

First time coming here after hearing great things about the gelato! It didn’t disappoint! Didn’t take pictures but the bananas foster Cheescake was amazing and so was the cannoli!

The best, just absolutely the best for your Italian desserts. I had a cream puff and an affagoto. Please get anything and everything you want from this menu! It is an experience!

This is a quaint gelato and Italian pastry shop. Took a group here on school trip and they loved all the flavors. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend.

What an amazing place. Delicious food and a great environment. I will be sure to visit every time I'm in the neighborhood. The lemon custard with pine nuts was the winner.

Excellent! I'm Italian NY. It's like being in Brooklyn. Finest Italian bakeries in the city. Cannolis are amazing!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is a great place to get delicious Italian desserts for a great price! We went crazy and got multiple cookies, cake, and gelato and would gladly go back for more!

You have to love this place. Authentic Italian pastries in the heart of New Orleans. It's one of those places your family has been going to for generations. #Geauxeat

Their desserts are so good. The best place I found to get authentic Italian desserts. The hardest part is choosing which Gelato or pastry you want to get!!!

Best cannolis in New Orleans! Always fresh. The canoli isn't made until you order it. A business like this could make a fortune on the northshore! …

One of the oldest and best Sicilian - Italian bakeries in the South for cookies, cakes and cannoli.You can also sit inside to enjoy a coffee or gelato.

The best Italian pastries in the area! Their gelato is unmatched, and try their espresso with gelato. It's wonderful. My go to place in New Orleans.

Very small and extremely busy. The gelato is fantastic. Pastries were delicious. The cannoli wasn’t for my taste. Highly recommend this dessert shop

I'm so glad we stopped here for Gelato. Loved the atmosphere, the staff was so nice, and the Gelato is legit! Really good!! Definitely coming back.

Such a great experience. The place was packed full and we had to wait a moment, but it was well worth it. The Gelato and Cannolis were fantastic!

Updated review. Still amazing desserts, amazing employees! Amazing ice cream, desserts, wonderful atmosphere, lovely place! Everyone should come!

Amazing Gelato. Friendly staff. Great pastries. Would be a regular if I lived in area. =)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

There is no pastry shop that compares in New Orleans. Romantic, cozy, old school Italian spot with fresh filled cannoli, and delicious gelato.

My family has been going here since the 70s and we love it! The best cannolis I've ever had! Love all the Italian cookies! Don't pass them up!

New Orleans Classic. This is a great place to get Italian dessert. Coffee, cheesecakes, cookies, Gelato, cannoli are all great and amazing.

A New Orleans treasure, I love going here and sampling some of their esoteric treats, like Torroncino, but the coffee could be better

The most authentic Sicilian treats I've every come across in the States. Many treats here that I haven't seen since being in Sicily.

The best Italian sweets PERIOD! The cannolis are amazing! Stop here everytime I'm in NOLA! The staff is very attentive and helpful.

Best place to get gelato, I couldn’t stop thinking about it after the first visit! Will always stop here when I’m in New Orleans

This place is absolutely fantastic and the best ice cream in the area hands down. And the cannolis are just *chef's kiss*

My favorite dessert place! You cant go wrong with the ice cream and pastries! But dont get the coffee! It was very weak.

went here for dessert after dinner! Really cute little shop with vintage vibes. AND SO MANY DELICIOUS ITALIAN DESSERTS.

Love this place. The Baba Rhum is just amazing. Love all the gelato flavors too. The staff was really helpful and nice.

Best Italian Bakery I have found in the South. Sfigliatella and fresh cannoli, fig pastries, Gelato and much more.

Great confections and ice cream. A bit expensive. A N O institution not to be missed! Parking can be an issue. Go!

The most authentic Italian ices and pastries in the south. Wonderful place that my 92 year old aunt brings me to.