Best Ice Cream in Salisbury 2026
Ranked by Visitors - updated May 2026
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“Best gelato I have had outside Italy. The pistachio is extraordinary — genuinely made from real pistachios. Worth seeking out even if you have to queue.”
“A solid and popular choice in Salisbury — well rated by locals.”
“A solid and popular choice in Salisbury — well rated by locals.”
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- Waterside Gelato is currently Salisbury's top-ranked ice cream - voted #1 by locals.
Waterside Gelato on Fisherton Street is the best ice cream in Salisbury — a proper Italian-style gelateria with a large rotating selection of artisan flavours made on site. The Cathedral lawn in summer is the best place to eat an ice cream in the city — the combination of the Cathedral spire and a gelato on a warm afternoon is hard to beat.
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of ice cream on offer - particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best ice cream Salisbury has to offer.
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Where can I get ice cream in Salisbury?+
Waterside Gelato on Fisherton Street is the best ice cream in Salisbury with 40+ artisan flavours. The Cathedral kiosk in summer and the Moo Moo stall on the Saturday Charter Market are also popular.
Is Ice Cream in Salisbury good?+
Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its ice cream. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.
Where in Salisbury can I find the best ice cream?+
The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for ice cream in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.
Is Ice Cream near Salisbury Cathedral?+
Many of the best ice cream options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.
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