Now that it's summer in Montreal, many of us are out looking for the perfect treat to mitigate the effects of this heatwave. We're officially in the dog days of summer, Montreal, so it's time to declare your love for gelato once again! Gelato is an ever-popular Italian ice cream that can be flavoured with everything from chocolate to coconut! Have you ever wondered where the most authentic gelato is in Montreal? Look no further than this list! Mlle Catherine View this post on Instagram ****Nouveau🍦🍫**** Nouvelle recette de crème glacée molle maison au chocolat noir! C'est tout simplement décadent!! 👏🏻. #chocolat #chocolatelover #chocolatnoir #darkchocolate #cremeglacee #icecream #icecreamshop #glacier #faitmaison #homemade #montreal #montreal375 #mtl #mtlfood #mtlmoments #placejacquescartier #vieuxmtl #vieuxport #VieuxMontreal #oldmontreal #oldportmtl A post shared by MlleCatherine (@mllecatherinemontreal) on Jul 26, 2017 at 2:54pm PDT This cute gelato spot in Montreal's Old Port is sure to be a hit. One of the best places in the city to get homemade gelato. Where: 423 Place Jacques-Cartier Check them out here! Gelaterie Pierino View this post on Instagram Some fresh Pistacchio gelato on this cold winter day 🍨 - Happy hump day everyone! A post shared by Gelateria Pierino 🇮🇹 (@gelateriepierino) on Feb 27, 2019 at 7:22am PST Located in the heart of Little Italy, this famous gelato shop in Montreal is known for having some of the best in the city! Where: 6737 boul. Saint-Laurent Check them out here! Roberto's View this post on Instagram late night date 👭 #gelato#mybestfriendisbetterthanyours A post shared by karianne g (@kariiiiiig) on Sep 11, 2015 at 8:10pm PDT Roberto's Gastronomia has been serving up premium gelato since 1982. They still use the traditional processes passed down over generations. Where: 2227 rue Belanger Check them out here! Pagliacci View this post on Instagram Can hardly go wrong with a cone from Pagliacci. The owner was trained to make gelato by an Italian master, so it's as close as you'll get from the real stuff. #gelato #icecream #italianmemories #icecream4life A post shared by Mathieu D (@mat.du) on May 24, 2017 at 12:16pm PDT Pagliacci is the perfect balance of tradition and hip modern vibes, making it a perfect location for gelato. Where: 125 rue Price-Arthur E. Check them out here! Paysanne Gelato View this post on Instagram 📍MONTRÉAL gelato 🍨 #tastemontreal #tastetoronto #montreal #torontoeats #paysannegelato #paysanne #yum #yummyfood A post shared by T.O.EATS 🌃🍕🍟🍪 (@torontoeatss) on Aug 11, 2018 at 6:45am PDT Dedicated to authenticity and freshly-made gelato without added flavours or preservatives, Paysanne is sure to please everyone! Where: 5 locations around Montreal! Check them out here! L'Armoire à Glaces View this post on Instagram Chocolat végane avec lait de coco ! Ba-da-boum c’est bon en pow pow. #lebonheurestdanslarmoire #gelato #vegane #veganfood #mtl #rosepatrie #petitepatrie A post shared by L'Armoire à glaces (@larmoireaglaces) on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:33am PST This cute little restaurant on rue St-Hubert doesn't only serve some of the best gelatos in town — their coffee and food are also quite great! Where: 6220 rue St-Hubert Check them out here! Pile ou Glace Gelateria View this post on Instagram It's gelato season ! ❤️🇮🇹☀️ #petiteitalie #littleitalymtl #pileouglace #gelato #summer #summerishere #summertime #italianfood #italianfoodporn #foodie #mtlfoodie #mtlfood #flower #mtl #mtlmoments A post shared by @ lapetiteitalie on Jul 11, 2017 at 7:15pm PDT Incredible gelato that many people say is almost exactly like that in Italy! Where: 7084 boul. Saint-Laurent Check them out here! Dalla Rose View this post on Instagram Coupe, bol, tasse, récipient, p’tit cup, ou cornet ? Decisions, decisions 🌈🌈🌈 | 📸: @sous.ma.frange A post shared by Dalla Rose (@cremeriedallarose) on May 18, 2019 at 7:23am PDT A simple, modern gelateria that's as delicious as it is hip! Where: 4609 rue Notre-Dame O. Check them out here! Péché Glacé View this post on Instagram La Baileys est de retour. . . . #gelato #baileys #montreal #mtl #foodie #mtlfoodie #avenuemontroyal #xmas #christmas #noel #montrealfoodie #yum #foodofinstagram A post shared by Péché Glacé (@pecheglace) on Dec 11, 2018 at 2:55pm PST A small and cheerful little shop that serves excellent artisanal gelatos and smoothies along with yummy crepes! Where: 1843 ave. du Mont-Royal E. Check them out here! Cremerie Cielo Gelato View this post on Instagram Voici notre gelato aux bonbons bleu. passez prendre un cornet durant votre journee de congé! On offre 50% de rabais sur tout aujourdhui! Bonne st-jean! #bluegelato #cielogelato #gelato A post shared by Cielo Gelato (@cielogelato) on Jun 24, 2013 at 6:37am PDT A huge and colourful shop in the West Island that makes delicious gelato in-house! Where: 10414 boul. Gouin O. (West Island) Check them out here! La Bella Italiana View this post on Instagram A post shared by Francesco DiGiovanni (@francesco_dg75) on May 27, 2019 at 3:06pm PDT A lively spot to settle in for a glass of wine and a pizza but wait, is that a gelato bar you see? La Bella Italiana lives up to its name! Where: 5884 rue Jean-Talon E. Check them out here! La Dolce Vita View this post on Instagram #gelato #watermelon #mango #saturdaynight #montreal @ladolcevita_gelato #yummyinmytummy A post shared by Aubrey Andaya (@1976aubs) on May 12, 2018 at 5:35pm PDT Still in the West Island, La Dolce Vita gelato is amongst the most authentic in the whole city. Where: 3776 rue St.Charles N. Check them out here! Le Quai des Glaces View this post on Instagram Gelatos en escale au Quai des glaces cette semaine: tiramisu, chocolat au piment d'espelette, amandes grillées, mille-feuilles... Sans oublier key lime pie! #gelato #crèmeglacée #quaidesglaces #lachine A post shared by Le Quai des glaces (@quaidesglaces) on May 9, 2016 at 7:27am PDT A quiet and low-key gelato shop along the banks of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent! Where: 2138 boul. Saint-Joseph Check them out here! Tella's Gelato View this post on Instagram Date night!! #miam #bondansyeule #freakshake #nutellaandpretzel #newfavoriteicecreamplace A post shared by le_deez (@le_deez) on Jun 18, 2016 at 7:11pm PDT If you travel all the way out East, you'll find Tella's and her sublime gelato bar. Order one of their incredible milkshakes too! Where: 6589 rue Beaubien E. Check them out here! Hope you get an opportunity to try some of these places this summer, Montreal!