Il Cono Gelateria and its sidewalk café neighbors give this stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard a laid-back, European air, making it a nice spot to relax, take a break from the day and enjoy a sweet treat. The gelateria makes delicious gelato using time-tested methods and the freshest ingredients available. Flavors like Oreo, Kit Kat and Reese's give a nice red-white-and-blue balance to all the red-white-and-green authenticity. The menu includes more than 100 gelato flavors in total, with favorites including tiramisu, mint, chocolate-covered banana and Nutella, as well as a selection of sorbet flavors and crêpes. Il Cono's desserts are extremely habit-forming, but since gelato and sorbet have significantly less fat and sugar than ice cream, ordering a treat here is a pleasure you don't have to feel too guilty about.