Food & drink · Virginia-Highland
Paolo’s Gelato
on Va-Hi, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Italian gelato shop at the Virginia and Highland corner since 1999, known for pistachio, amaretto and espresso plus dairy-free fruit flavors, cannoli and tiramisu.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Free street parking is available on N Highland Ave and the surrounding residential streets; park once and walk, since the shops sit within a few blocks. PERC Coffee’s corner has its own parking. The closest MARTA rail station is Midtown, about 1.5 miles away, and the BeltLine Eastside Trail runs nearby, a short walk through residential streets.
- Va-Hi shops
- Shops generally open 10–11am and close 5–7pm, with shorter Sunday hours (noon to 5–6pm) and some boutiques closed Monday; coffee opens at 7am and ice cream runs until 10–11pm.
From FOX 5 Atlanta
Virginia-Highland staple Paolo’s Gelato Italiano turns 25
Paolo’s Gelato has officially been a staple in Atlanta neighborhood Virginia-Highland for a quarter of a century.
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Shop nearby
All of Va-Hi →- Urban CottageHome · 998 N Highland Ave NE1 min walk
- Cromwell’s ParadoxGifts · 996 Virginia Ave NE1 min walk
- Mickey LynnJewelry · 996 Virginia Ave NE1 min walk
- Virginia Highland BooksBooks · 1034 N Highland Ave NE1 min walk
- MooshBoutiques · 1037 N Highland Ave NE1 min walk
- Dakota J’sBoutiques · 1038 N Highland Ave NE1 min walk
Before you go
What are Paolo’s Gelato’s hours?
Paolo’s Gelato is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop’s site before a special trip.
Where is Paolo’s Gelato?
Paolo’s Gelato is at 1025 Virginia Ave NE in Virginia-Highland, Atlanta.
Where can I park near Paolo’s Gelato?
The closest option for Virginia-Highland is Free street parking is available on N Highland Ave and the surrounding residential streets; park once and walk, since the shops sit within a few blocks. PERC Coffee’s corner has its own parking. The closest MARTA rail station is Midtown, about 1.5 miles away, and the BeltLine Eastside Trail runs nearby, a short walk through residential streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MARTA.
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