Williamsburg is getting a new gelateria just in time for summer. L’Arte del Gelato (158 Bedford Ave.), offering “old-school Italian” artisanal gelato, is opening on May 1. L’Arte del Gelato has deep roots in Sicily. Founder Francesco Realmuto started L’Arte del Gelato over 20 years ago, aiming to bring the Sicilian gelato experience to New York.

Two decades later, L’Arte del Gelato operates two shops in Manhattan and soon a Williamsburg storefront, which is the brand’s first location in Brooklyn. Until now, L’Arte del Gelato has followed a “to-go” concept, with gelato served exclusively in cups or cones. With the new opening in Williamsburg, the team has decided to evolve the experience by offering customers the chance to enjoy their gelato inside the gelateria.