In this guide
- Which ice cream shops are best known in Asunción?
- Quattro D: Italian-style gelato in Villa Morra
- Ice cream indoors on hot days: delSol and Paseo La Galería
- Doña Ángela: for dulce de leche lovers
- How to find an ice cream shop nearby
- Is there sugar-free, lactose-free or gluten-free ice cream?
- Cone, tub or kilo?
- When is it busiest, and how do you pay?
In Asunción you'll find ice cream on almost every main road, because the big brands run on franchises: Amandau, founded in Villa Morra in 1973, now has more than 200, and Glace, which started in the Trinidad neighbourhood, has branches around the country. The first thing to decide is the format: a cone on the go, a tub or a kilo for home, or a sugar-free, lactose-free or gluten-free option.
Which ice cream shops are best known in Asunción?
Amandau. Founded by brothers Modesto and Eusebio Léoz in 1973 in Villa Morra, and now run by the family's second generation (Infonegocios, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). For decades it had just three outlets in Asunción, then began franchising in 2009 (Infonegocios, 2016 (opens in a new tab)). By 2026 it had more than 200 franchises, more than 3,000 points of sale nationwide and a fifteenth straight year as the most remembered ice cream brand in the Top of Mind awards (Última Hora, 2026 (opens in a new tab)). Its website lists four lines: classic, gourmet (including pistachio), Diet & Zero and ice cream by the kilo (Amandau (opens in a new tab)).
- Tip: if there's no shop nearby, its products are also sold in supermarkets, petrol stations and convenience stores (Infonegocios, 2021 (opens in a new tab)).
Glace. Opened on 15 September 2004 in the Trinidad neighbourhood and grew through franchising (Infonegocios, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). Besides artisan ice cream, it offers gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free options. Its Instagram, active in October 2026, posts news and a home delivery number (Glace on Instagram (opens in a new tab)).
- Tip: it also sells ice cream cakes, ice lollies, frozen alfajores and milkshakes, and caters events (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
Quattro D: Italian-style gelato in Villa Morra
Quattro D (Av. San Martín at Andrade). This is the flagship of a brand that has made Italian-style gelato in Paraguay since 1989. In 2023 it had 54 flavours on display, from water-based fruit sorbets to creamy ones, plus diet and vegan options (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)). TripAdvisor lists it at Andrade 2567, and recent 2026 reviews praise the range of flavours (TripAdvisor (opens in a new tab)).
- It is more than an ice cream counter: sandwiches, milanesas, fresh juices and apple pie with gelato are on the menu, so it works for a late snack or a light dinner (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)).
- With a group, arrive before the afternoon rush: some reviews mention slow service when the room is full.
Ice cream indoors on hot days: delSol and Paseo La Galería
Between 10:00 and 17:00 the summer sun is harsh, and Paraguay's Health Ministry advises keeping outdoor activity before or after that window (MSPBS (opens in a new tab)). At midday, head for a mall:
- Quattro D at delSol. In 2023 it expanded to seat about 120 people across the room and terrace (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)). delSol is on Aviadores del Chaco at Profesora Delia González (delSol (opens in a new tab)). On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays the first 4 hours of parking are free, then it is Gs. 10,000 per hour (delSol (opens in a new tab)).
- Quattro D at Paseo La Galería. It opened in 2023 in the Terrazas dining area, with room for about 100 people and a cocktail bar (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)). The mall is on Avda. Santa Teresa between Aviadores del Chaco and Herminio Maldonado and opens Friday and Saturday 9:00–22:00 and Sunday 10:00–21:00 (Paseo La Galería (opens in a new tab); La Nación, 2016 (opens in a new tab)).
Doña Ángela: for dulce de leche lovers
This ice cream shop belongs to Lácteos Doña Ángela, a Paraguayan dairy and dulce de leche brand. In 2023 it had nine company-owned shops, all in Asunción, and the best-selling flavour was dulce de leche guarapi (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)). One branch is listed on Av. España at Dr. Bestard, where 2026 reviews single out the ice cream and the coffee (TripAdvisor (opens in a new tab)).
- Order the house dulce de leche even if you came for something else: that is what sets it apart.
- To find the nearest shop, search "Doña Ángela" in your phone's map app and check today's hours.
How to find an ice cream shop nearby
With so many franchises, your phone map is the quickest route:
- Search for "heladería" or the brand name and filter by open now.
- Check recent photos and reviews rather than old ones; franchises change owners and sometimes hours.
- If you want a specific shop, message the brand's official account before crossing town, especially on a Sunday or public holiday.
- To take home, a tub from the supermarket also works when the shop has already closed.
Is there sugar-free, lactose-free or gluten-free ice cream?
Yes, at both big brands:
- Amandau has a Diet & Zero line (Amandau (opens in a new tab)). Its Pote Diet Doble Dulce de Leche has no added sugar, is sweetened with ka'a he'e (stevia) and is lower in calories (Infonegocios, 2021 (opens in a new tab)).
- Glace offers sugar-free, lactose-free and gluten-free flavours (Infonegocios, 2022 (opens in a new tab)).
Before ordering, ask which flavours in the counter belong to that line that day, and check the label on sealed tubs. If you're coeliac, also ask how they serve (scoop and cone) to avoid contact with other flavours.
Cone, tub or kilo?
- On the go: a cone or a cup. Amandau keeps a scoop line of around 24 flavours (Infonegocios, 2021 (opens in a new tab)).
- For home: tubs, ice cream cakes, desserts and boxes of lollies (Infonegocios, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). Bring an insulated bag: in summer the drive home is enough to soften it.
- For a birthday or event: Amandau gives quotes over WhatsApp for birthdays, weddings and company events (Amandau (opens in a new tab)), and Glace also caters events (Infonegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)). Ask for a quote with the number of guests and the date.
When is it busiest, and how do you pay?
October marks the start of the high season for ice cream, although people eat it all year (Infonegocios, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). On summer afternoons shops fill up once the worst heat passes; go early if you want a quiet seat.
QR codes already account for 68.1% of electronic payments in Paraguay (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)), so almost every counter takes them. Still carry some cash in case the connection drops. Prices must be displayed with taxes included (Ley 1334, art. 10 (opens in a new tab)); if you can't see the price per kilo or per cone, ask before they serve you.
FAQ
What is the best-known ice cream shop in Asunción?
Amandau, founded in Villa Morra in 1973. In 2026 it was the most remembered ice cream brand in the Top of Mind awards for the fifteenth year running, with more than 200 franchises.
Where can I buy sugar-free ice cream in Asunción?
Amandau has a Diet & Zero line, including a tub sweetened with ka'a he'e, and Glace offers sugar-free, lactose-free and gluten-free flavours.
Do ice cream shops in Asunción deliver?
Glace posts a home delivery number on its Instagram. For other brands, check their official accounts or your phone map.
Can you buy ice cream by the kilo in Asunción?
Yes. Amandau sells ice cream by the kilo and in tubs, and both big brands sell ice cream cakes to take away.
Which ice cream shop has air-conditioned seating?
Quattro D's shops inside delSol and Paseo La Galería have indoor seating and a terrace. At delSol, the first 4 hours of parking are free at weekends.
