Dalla Rose didn’t just open in St-Henri—it became part of its fabric. Co-owners Michael Dalla Libera and Nick Rosati both logged time at Nora Gray before trading wine pairings for waffle cones, bringing chef-level rigour to a neighbourhood ice cream shop. The result? A tight counter-service setup slinging bold seasonal scoops and some of the best ice cream sandwiches in the city. Flavours rotate often—up to 40 over the course of a season—but the throughline is local: Quebec milk, regional fruit, and a commitment to real ingredients over shortcuts. Vegan options hold their own, and the cookies (five kinds on rotation) aren’t just vehicles—they’re part of the draw. The place is compact, tiled, and always humming with foot traffic from nearby institutions like Arthurs and Campanelli. Dalla Rose isn’t trying to be flashy. It’s just damn good ice cream, made by people who know how to feed a city.
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