Chocolate by weight makes the perfect gift! Venchi, a long-established luxury chocolate and gelato specialty store from Italy

Hello. This is the staff of The Gate Hotel Tokyo. We would like to introduce Venchi Ginza, a chocolate gelateria from Italy. Not just their chocolates, but also their gelato is so popular that customers line up from morning to get their hands on it. Learn about the charms of Venchi.

Visit the first Venchi store in Japan, the Venchi Ginza store.

The first Japan store of Venchi, a long-established Italian luxury chocolate and gelato specialty store, opened in Ginza, Tokyo in December 2019, located on Ginza Matsuya-dori, about a 5-minute walk from The Gate Hotel Tokyo. The gelato decorations in the windows and the gorgeous exterior of the store are eye-catching.

At this store, customers can choose from more than 40 types of chocolates, one by one, in any combination they like. It is a dream come true for chocolate lovers.

Gelato, one of the symbolic foods of Italy, is also carefully made and served in the adjoining food laboratory.

140 years of history passed down from generation to generation

Venchi has a long history, dating back to the 1800s. Venchi was founded in Piemonte, Italy, by Silviano Venchi, who had a passion for chocolate. Silviano was only 16 years old at the time, but his talent was highly regarded and he gradually became the best-known in town. The Venchi company was officially founded in 1878, and entered a new stage of growth in the 1990s, becoming the world’s favorite chocolate boutique.

Venchi now exports to over 70 countries and has over 140 stores worldwide, with brand stores in major cities such as London, Hong Kong, Dubai, and New York, and an international reputation.

Chocolate sold by weight! Buy as much as you’d like.

The Venchi Ginza store features more than 40 types of chocolates, which are sold by weight, allowing customers to choose from a single piece or a combination of their favorite flavors.

The most popular among them are the gianduiotte, made with hazelnuts from Piedmont, Italy, etc., and faithfully reproduced from the original recipe, the cremino, a square chocolate with milk gianduja and almond paste, consisting of three layers and the chocovia, a beautiful looking chocolate covered with fine, caviar-like chocolate. Pistachio is also popular among a wide range of people.

The rich flavor that spreads from the moment you put a piece of pistachio chocolate in your mouth will make you smile.

In addition, chocolate bars and gift boxes are also available. Many customers come for the seasonal products in cute boxes.

Gelato lab on-site, serving fresh gelato daily

The Venchi Ginza store has a gelato lab, where gelato is carefully prepared daily using carefully selected ingredients such as fresh milk, fruit, hazelnuts from Piedmont and other regions, and of course, Venchi’s own special cacao.

There are three sizes to choose from: grande (L), legolare (M), and piccolo (S), and you can combine your favorite flavors: two for piccolo, three for legolare, and up to four for grande. In addition, you can add your favorite grain toppings from nougatine, chocovia, or raspberry for a more luxurious experience.

Gelato with plenty of air is mild to the taste. It is a gem you will want to eat even if you have to wait in line.

Gelato to accompany a stroll in Ginza, chocolate as a gift

Gelato and chocolates are made using traditional methods, and while they are steeped in 140 years of history, they are always fresh and full of enduring appeal. Gelato is the perfect accompaniment to a stroll through town, and chocolate is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. Why not visit the store and feel the wind of Italy?