I was made aware of this ice cream shop by the owner of Mammamia in Tokyo.
The visit
Gelato dal Cuore (from heart) is located in a quiet street in Jingan.
The interior is contemporary and well designed. Some seats are available.
I quick scan of the counter shows both classic and original flavors: dark chocolate, tiramisu, hazelnut, but also mango lassi, mint chocolate, pumpkin, strawberry milk and black sesame. They produce small batches of gelato freshly made daily in the traditional Italian way.
I had chocolate and tiramisu. Both flavors were strong and creamy. A perfect specimen of Italian ice cream.
The check
Two flavors cost 35 CNY (5 USD) and three flavors 48 CNY (7 USD). They also have some hot drinks.
Highly recommended.
Where in Shanghai:
600 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Near Xinzha Lu, Jingan district
Address in Chinese: 静安区陕西北路600号
Check out their Instagram account.