Is Berthillon worth it?
Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +31Île Saint-Louis glacier since 1954, famed for intense fruit sorbets and small scoops
Worth it, with conditions. Google 4.5 and strong critic praise; the sorbets match the reputation, with only occasional 'icy/overrated' grumbles.
Hype28How famous and hyped it is
Reality59Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.5 ★ Google · 4,747 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Food writers and reviewers rank its sorbets among the best anywhere; go for fruit flavours.
Why Reality is 59
Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.5 and strong critic praise; the sorbets match the reputation, with only occasional 'icy/overrated' grumbles.
Value for money3/5€4 single / €7 double is normal for Paris, but the scoops are small.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5A true institution, but its ice cream is sold at other cafés and Paris has other excellent glaciers.
Easy to do3/5Central and walkable, but closed two days a week, shuts for seasonal breaks (19 Oct–4 Nov) and has weekend lines.
What people loved
Fruit sorbets with exceptionally intense, natural flavour — the consistent highlight in reviewsLong-standing Paris institution (since 1954), praised by food writers as the 'grande dame' of glacesUnusual flavours you won't find elsewhere, plus a wood-panelled tea salonPairs perfectly with a walk from Notre-Dame across Île Saint-LouisWhat wore them down
Small scoops — roughly melon-ball size by American standardsClosed Mondays and Tuesdays, plus seasonal breaks (including 19 Oct–4 Nov)Weekend lines; some commenters find certain flavours icy or call it overratedBerthillon is also sold at cafés around the island, so the flagship queue isn't the only way to taste itKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk-in counter and tea room; no reservations.
PriceCones/cups: 1 scoop €4, 2 scoops €7, 3 scoops €9.50, 4 scoops €12 (per a 2026 Google review); take-home ½ L tubs mostly €13Source: Google reviews; https://berthillonparis.com/ · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursWednesday–Sunday 10:00–20:00; closed Monday and TuesdaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Seasonal closureAutumn break announced on the official site: closed from 19 October, reopening 4 November at 10:00; historically also closes for part of the summerSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
QueuesLines common, especially weekends; little or no queue in winterSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed15–30 minutes, plus queue; longer in the tea roomSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMetro Pont Marie (line 7), ~5 min walk across the bridge; ~15 min on foot from Hôtel de VilleSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
In their words
“It's common to have to wait in line before ordering, but it's absolutely worth it. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so plan accordingly.”
“The flavours were so intense and natural — it genuinely tasted like eating the fruit itself.”
“Best ice cream/sorbet in Paris! There are many unique flavors to choose from.”
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Questions people ask
What days is Berthillon closed?
Mondays and Tuesdays. It's open Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–20:00.
Is Berthillon open in late October 2026?
The official site announces closure from 19 October, reopening 4 November at 10:00.
How much is a scoop at Berthillon?
A recent reviewer lists €4 for one scoop, €7 for two, €9.50 for three and €12 for four.
What should I order at Berthillon?
Reviewers and critics single out the fruit sorbets (e.g., wild strawberry, cherry, apricot) and the chocolate sorbet.
Is there always a line at Berthillon?
Lines are common on weekends and in warm weather; in winter there's often little or no queue.
