John's Water Ice is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

1. John's Water Ice

9.2
701 Christian St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of the best locations for Italian ice! As seen on Man v Food.

Joe H.Joe Hutsko: Try half chocolate/half banana water ice combo (when they have banana as a special flavor)

NBC PhiladelphiaNBC Philadelphia: Family owned and operated since 1945, John’s Water Ice is a signature of summer in South Philadelphia. President Obama stopped here to enjoy a lemon water ice in July 2011 Read more.

Rita's Water Ice is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

2. Rita's Water Ice

7.9
235 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 11 tips and reviews

AjAj: Got addicted to the custard while I was in Philly, so glad there is a NY location.

LyssLyss: get the gelati, a winner HANDS down

Ivy Agnes N.Ivy Agnes Nguyen: Great gelatis!

Barra Rossa Ristorante is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

3. Barra Rossa Ristorante

7.6
929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 25 tips and reviews

Stephen S.Stephen Stafford: Try the Italian ice martini, and one of the Neapolitan style wood fire pizzas the special red is a meat lovers dream.

Michael C.Michael Chromiak: Nice spot. Nice drink selection, very personable workers and it's a great place for an intimate dinner-date.

James G.James Gerber: We ordered a plain cheese pizza with mushrooms and it was much cheaper than any of the pizzas on the menu and was an excellent pizza.

Rita's Water Ice is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

4. Rita's Water Ice

7.8
1901 Rhawn St (at Loretto Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Fox Chase - Burholme · 11 tips and reviews

Aubree P.Aubree Phillips: When the weather is warm, who doesn't want water ice? From so many water ice flavors, custards and toppings, you will surely want to sample a few the next time you see any Rita's open for the season.

Judie D.Judie Davis: Absolutely the best mango and chocolate water ice around.. love, love RITA'S

The TravelerThe Traveler: Custard ice cream 🍦 topped with fruity pebbles 😋. Sounds crazy but it works. This Rita’s is convenient it’s practically curbside.

Ritas Water Ice is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

5. Ritas Water Ice

8.5
1700 Grant Ave (at Grant Plaza), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Bustleton · 5 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Smith: Great service, always good flavor water ice.

Yesenia G.Yesenia Guedes: Free waterice the first day of spring

DJ J.DJ Jensen: Regular water ice is the best. Refreshing and in so many flavors. I like watermelon.

Vientiane Café is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

6. Vientiane Café

8.0
4728 Baltimore Ave (at S 47th St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Cedar Park · 25 tips and reviews

Sandra R.Sandra Rubinchik: This is a wonderful spot for groups big and small, especially if said groups enjoy a nice bowl of green curry.

Maneth P.Maneth Pan: Food is really awesome

Adam B.Adam Butler: The Naam salad is amazing.

Rita's Italian Water Ice is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

7. Rita's Italian Water Ice

7.5
2271 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Tioga - Nicetown · 1 tip

HelenaHelena: Open 12pm-9pm EVERYDAY!!

Olive Garden is one of The 9 Best Places for Italian Ices in Philadelphia.

8. Olive Garden

6.9
9280 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Bustleton · 25 tips and reviews

Walaa A.Walaa Aldairi: Yummy risotto & lasagna, good service, cozy & quite place for dinner

Jerel B.Jerel Brown: This spot is already crowded and I got here right around 6pm

Leoni A.Leoni Amaris: During the evening they serve dinner portion which is 2x bigger than lunch. Ask for lunch portion if you have a small stomach or you're counting calories.