Ice Lab – Elevate your drink

Premium crystal-clear ice for bars, restaurants, hotels and events

✔ Reverse osmosis filtration
✔ 100% laboratory-tested
✔ 72-hour slow freezing for superior quality
✔ State-of-the-art ice production equipment

Ice Lab 2.5 kg bag of clear ice cubes

About Ice Lab

A controlled 72-hour filtration and slow-freezing process removes air and impurities, producing ice that is transparent, dense and pure. It keeps flavors intact and delivers a premium sensory experience.

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Welcome to Ice Lab — where clarity meets craftsmanship.

Founded by two Food & Beverage enthusiasts with more than 15 years of international hospitality experience, Ice Lab was born from a desire to take the drinks served in bars and restaurants to a new level.

Vision
To become the leading provider of premium, perfectly crystal-clear ice that elevates every drink experience.

Mission
We produce the highest-quality, crystal-clear ice using advanced purification and freezing technologies, so that every cube meets the most demanding standards of clarity, safety and taste. We deliver consistent excellence to restaurants, bars, hotels and private clients, with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and customer satisfaction in every block, cube and delivery.

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Through a 72-hour slow-freezing process, impurities and air bubbles are removed, resulting in clear ice of superior quality.

Our ice doesn’t just keep drinks cold for longer. It also protects their flavor by preventing premature dilution. Unlike conventional ice, Ice Lab ice combines superior performance with striking visual impact, making it an essential element of fine drinks.

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BENEFITS

Why choose clear ice

Thanks to its purity, clear ice doesn’t form unsightly clumps, keeping a smooth texture and a flawless drinking experience that meets the industry’s high standards.

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Controlled Melting

One advantage of clear ice is that it melts much more slowly than regular, cloudy ice. It keeps the drink cold for longer and avoids premature dilution, so the flavors stay intact, the drink tastes the way it should and the experience is memorable.

Bartender pouring a drink over a clear ice cube
Visual impact

In the beverage industry, the first impression plays an essential role. Visual attractiveness is a decisive factor in the consumer's experience, and the crystalline appearance of ice significantly contributes to the refinement of the drink. This not only catches the eye, but also amplifies the overall impact of the experience, making it truly remarkable.

An exclusive experience

Clear ice adds an element of sophistication to every drink, significantly improving its taste and presentation. Whether it is served in a private setting or an exclusive venue, it creates a distinct atmosphere.

Cocktail strained into a coupe glass over a clear ice sphere
partners

A selection of our partners

Sous Sol Experimental Cocktail Bar logo
KAO Chinese Restaurant logo
Jeonjuu Korean BBQ Restaurant logo
Moxy Hotels logo
Negroni Aperitivo Bar logo
NOSH logo
SASS' Cafe logo
distributors

Become an Ice Lab distributor

Want to bring Ice Lab crystal-clear ice to your city or network? We are looking for distribution partners in HoReCa and retail.

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A premium product

Crystal-clear ice made with reverse osmosis filtration and 72-hour slow freezing, fully tested in the laboratory.

A complete range

Cubes, spheres, Collins spears, diamonds, crushed ice and custom orders for bars, hotels, restaurants and events.

Logistics taken care of

Refrigerated transport through our partners, nationwide and internationally.

How to get started

Tell us a little about your company and the area you operate in, and the Ice Lab team will get back to you with the next steps.

Transport

Our transport partners

Ice Lab ice reaches you under controlled temperature conditions, through partners specialized in refrigerated transport.

Frigonet

Our national transport partner. We deliver Ice Lab ice all over Romania, keeping the cold chain intact from our factory to your venue.

Newcold

Our international transport partner, for orders delivered outside Romania.

Testimonials

What our clients say

We used to source ice from other suppliers for our Old Town venue, but delivery was a major problem for us. The ice is always crystal-clear, clean and delivered on time. Their reliability helps us serve our guests with confidence.

Silvia Oprea
Manager at Jeonjuu Korean Restaurant

The ice quality at Ice Lab is unmatched. Keeps drinks perfectly cool without melting too quickly. Our bartenders appreciate it, and customers notice the difference.

Dan Toader
Manager at KAO Chinese Restaurant

Excellence is our standard and Ice Lab aligns perfectly with our values. Their impeccable, crystal clear ice enhances our guests' experience — from our lounge cocktails to our banquet events.

Adrian Dobrin
Food & Beverage Manager at Marmorosch

At Moxy Hotels, our guests expect drinks that look as cool as our vibe — and Ice Lab delivers every time. Their crystalline ice keeps our cocktails Instagram-perfect and ideally chilled.

Robert Cistian
Food & Beverage Manager at Moxy

Unrivaled quality. Perfectly controlled cut, shine, dilution. As a bartender, I am delighted to use this ice in all my drinks, elevating not only the aesthetic, but also the taste.

Mihai Costea
Bar Manager at Sous Sol Experimental Cocktail Bar
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Ice Lab ice

What is crystal-clear ice and how does Ice Lab make it?

Crystal-clear ice is perfectly transparent ice with no air bubbles or impurities. At Ice Lab, water is filtered by reverse osmosis and slowly frozen over 72 hours in a controlled process that removes air and impurities. The result is transparent, dense and pure ice, fully tested in the laboratory, that keeps the flavor of your drink intact.

How is clear ice different from regular (cloudy) ice?

Cloudy ice freezes quickly and from every direction, so air and minerals in the water get trapped inside and make it opaque. Clear ice is made from purified, filtered water that is frozen slowly from a single direction: air and impurities are pushed out, so the ice stays transparent and does not affect the taste of the drink.

Why does clear ice melt more slowly?

Because it is denser and has no trapped air. Slower melting keeps the drink cold for longer and avoids premature dilution, so the flavors stay intact. Large formats such as the sphere or the 5 × 5 × 5 cm cube have less surface in contact with the liquid and melt the slowest.

Which ice shapes and sizes does Ice Lab offer?

The Classic Cube (5 × 5 × 5 cm cube), The Tall Cube (5 × 5 × 7 cm cube), The Collins (4 × 4 × 12 cm spear), The Sphere (⌀ 5.5 cm and ⌀ 6 cm), The Hoshizaki Cubes (2.5 kg and 10 kg bags), The Crushed – crushed ice (2.5 kg and 10 kg bags), The Diamond (clear ice cut into a diamond shape) and Custom Ice (made-to-order ice blocks with fruit or a logo).

Which ice should I use for each drink?

Use the sphere or the large 5 × 5 × 5 cm cube for whisky, a Negroni or an Old Fashioned; the 4 × 4 × 12 cm Collins spear for highballs such as a Gin & Tonic, Collins or Paloma, because it preserves carbonation; crushed ice for a Mojito, Mint Julep or Piña Colada; the diamond for special presentations; and Hoshizaki cubes for shaking, mixing, long drinks and spritz. If you are not sure which format suits you, the Ice Lab team will help you choose.

Can you make custom ice with a logo or fruit?

Yes. Ice Lab makes clear ice blocks with a logo or with fruit to order. Send us your logo or idea, the event date and the expected number of guests; together we agree on the format, quantity and the right option, then we produce the ice and deliver it under controlled temperature. We recommend contacting us well before the event.

Do you deliver across Romania and abroad?

Yes. We deliver Ice Lab ice across Romania through Frigonet, our national transport partner, keeping the cold chain intact from our factory to your venue. Orders delivered outside Romania are handled by Newcold, our international transport partner.

How do I order Ice Lab ice?

Fill in the form in the Contact section of icelab.ro, email info@icelab.ro, or call or WhatsApp us on +40 772 246 879. The Ice Lab team will then go through the details of your order with you.

How can I become an Ice Lab distributor?

We are looking for distribution partners in HoReCa and retail. Email info@icelab.ro with the subject “I want to become an Ice Lab distributor”, a few details about your company and the area you cover, and the Ice Lab team will get back to you with the next steps. We offer a full range – cubes, spheres, Collins spears, diamonds, crushed ice and custom orders – and refrigerated transport through our partners, nationally and internationally.

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