Pinolo Gelato

"Portland’s famous Salt & Straw serves its outside-the-box flavors like pear and blue cheese on Southeast Division, but the lines can be brutal. Skip the wait — or at least dramatically decrease it — by heading to this artful gelateria, with flavors like Sicilian pistachio, rich and buttery hazelnut, and fior de latte, the creamy “flower of milk.” Rotating dairy-free sorbets change with the season including a bright, citrusy tangerine." - Zoe Baillargeon

"Owner Sandro Paolini hails from Pisa and seems to have a story for each scoop in the case: He’s often recreating classic Italian dishes in gelato form or collecting spruce tips from nearby forests or picking figs to make his own jam. Although flavors are limited and portions are smaller most ice cream shops, each scoop packs an incredibly flavorful punch; knockout nut flavors like hazelnut and pistachio particularly shine for year-round options, but the seasonal flavors here are usually the must-orders." - Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong

"Pinolo features a flavor called agreste, which includes Topaz Farm marionberries combined with fresh ricotta and rosemary." - Janey Wong

"In addition to Italian gelato, Pinolo also offers refreshing, silken sorbettos that are best enjoyed when two complementary flavors, like mouthwatering Hood strawberry elderflower and herbaceous lemon basil, meet in the middle of a cone or cup. Customers will always find several fruity, dairy-free options at the Division Street gelateria, but many of the most memorable flavors appear during the spring and summer thanks to Oregon’s bounty." - Waz Wu

"Pinolo offers pre-ordered pints and half-pints, with walk-in customers welcome on Fridays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or until sold out)." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden