Finding genuinely vegan ice cream in Barcelona is not always straightforward. Many ice cream shops offer one or two options made with soy or oat milk, but few have a wide selection of 100% plant-based artisan gelato made with natural ingredients and no preservatives.
At La Palau, an Italian gelateria in the heart of El Born, right across from the Palau de la Música Catalana, most fruit flavours are naturally vegan. The gelato is crafted by Menodiciotto, a workshop founded in Turin in 1986 by master gelato maker Luca Grassi, using quality raw ingredients and no artificial additives. No milk, no eggs, no animal products in the fruit flavours and sorbets.
Vegan Gelato Flavours Available at La Palau
These are the vegan flavours you will typically find in our display:
Italian classic, refreshing and natural
Tropical and creamy, made with real fruit
Soft and sweet, perfect for summer
Light and tangy, ideal for hot days
One of the most popular, with real fruit flavour
Exotic and aromatic, unlike anything else
Intense, dairy-free, suitable for vegans and the lactose intolerant
If you have any doubts about a specific flavour, our team can check the allergen sheet on the spot.
Vegan Artisan Ice Lollies: the GÜD Range
As well as gelato, La Palau serves artisan ice lollies from the GÜD range — all sugar-free and made with natural ingredients. Many of them are vegan:
A different option to classic gelato, perfect for those looking for something lighter or in lolly format.
More Vegan Options: Horchata and Fresh Juices
If you are looking for something to drink, La Palau also has:
Traditional, made with Valencia tiger nuts — 100% vegan
Natural, no added sugar
100% fruit, no preservatives
All suitable for vegans and perfect to enjoy alongside gelato on a summer afternoon in El Born.
Why Artisan Gelato Is a Better Vegan Option than Industrial Ice Cream
- Processed plant-based milk substitutes
- Stabilisers and emulsifiers
- Artificial flavourings
- Long ingredients list
- Fruit, sugar, water — nothing more
- Vegan by nature, no substitutes needed
- No artificial additives
- Made fresh every day
Menodiciotto’s artisan fruit gelato is vegan by nature: it never contained dairy in the first place. It is the cleanest and most honest option for anyone following a vegan diet.
Vegan Ice Cream in El Born: an Increasingly Plant-Based Area
El Born and Sant Pere are two of Barcelona’s neighbourhoods with the highest concentration of restaurants, cafés and shops with vegan options. The area attracts food-conscious tourists and locals alike, and La Palau fits that profile perfectly: artisan product, natural ingredients and full allergen transparency.
Whether you are strolling through Ciutat Vella, visiting the Palau de la Música or simply exploring El Born, you have a gelateria with real vegan options within easy reach — not just a token choice.
Where to Find Us
El Born, Barcelona
Check all our flavours on our ice cream menu or come in and we will guide you in person. You can also find directions on our location page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have vegan ice cream at La Palau?
Yes. The fruit flavours in Menodiciotto’s artisan gelato are naturally vegan: lemon, mango, melon, pineapple, strawberry, passion fruit and dark chocolate. We also have vegan artisan ice lollies from the GÜD range, horchata and fresh juices.
Is the dark chocolate vegan?
Yes. Menodiciotto’s dark chocolate contains no milk and is suitable for vegans and the lactose intolerant.
Are all GÜD lollies vegan?
Most of them are, especially all the fruit ones. If you are unsure about a specific one, just ask and we will confirm on the spot.
Is the horchata at La Palau vegan?
Yes. The Valencian horchata is 100% vegan, with no milk or animal derivatives.
Where are you and what are your opening hours?
At Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 14, Born, Barcelona, across from the Palau de la Música. Open every day from 12:30 to 23:30.
Do you also have gluten-free vegan options?
Yes. All the vegan fruit flavours are also gluten-free. The vegan dark chocolate is also gluten-free according to Menodiciotto’s allergen table.