Guantonio's is one of those classic local spots that people in Lodi genuinely love, and after…read moreeating here, it's easy to see why. The place gets busy fast, which is always a good sign, and the food absolutely lives up to the hype. Everything tastes fresh, hot, and made with care. The appetizers are consistently a standout, and the potato skins are a must. Get them Sicilian style. They're savory, satisfying, and the kind of starter everyone at the table keeps reaching for. Honestly, they set the tone for the whole meal. A quick tip: get there early, ideally right when they open. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly, but there is extra parking along the side of the building and behind it, which helps. Still, this is definitely the kind of place where arriving early makes the whole experience easier. And save room for dessert. Seriously. You have to get dessert. This is not the place to skip it. Yes, you may have to wait a bit, but that's part of the deal with well-loved local restaurants like this. The good news is your patience pays off. Guantonio's is warm, welcoming, delicious, and absolutely worth the wait. Here's a slightly punchier version too, in case you want it to sound even more like a real Yelp post: Guantonio's is such a gem in Lodi and definitely one of those local favorite spots that people keep coming back to for a reason. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and worth every bit of the wait. The appetizers are so good, but the potato skins are the real star. Order them Sicilian style. So good. Crispy, hearty, and packed with flavor. One of those appetizers you start thinking about before you even come back. Pro tip: come early, right when they open, because this place fills up fast. The main parking lot is pretty small, but there's more parking on the side of the building and behind it. Once you know that, it's a lot easier. Also, do yourself a favor and get dessert. Don't even debate it. This place gets busy, the wait can build, but your patience will absolutely pay off. Guantonio's is 100% worth it.

I recently checked out Guantonio's for dinner, and overall it was a solid experience... landing at…read morea 4 out of 5 for me. The space has a clean, modern neighborhood feel with a bit of personality. Inside, it's bright and minimalist with warm wood tables, shelves of wine bottles, and a small retail touch (cards, merch) that gives it a local/artisan vibe. There's also a covered outdoor seating area with string lights that looked like a good option for warmer evenings. It's casual but thoughtfully put together, somewhere between a wine bar and a pizza spot. Service stood out as a strong point. It's first-come, first-served (no reservations), but we were seated right away. Staff were prompt and efficient throughout the meal, checking in regularly without hovering, and pacing everything well. We had time to finish our salad before the pizza came out, and they gave us a natural break before dessert. No long waits, no rushing... just well-managed service. We started with the capri salad. I thought it was fresh and well-balanced, but my partner wasn't particularly impressed, and so I'd call that one mixed reviews depending on your expectations. For the main event, we ordered the pepperoni pizza "Nick's way" (with ricotta and hot honey). This was the highlight of the meal. The crust was well executed, nicely cooked with a good chew, not too thick and not overly thin. The pepperoni and hot honey combination worked really well, giving it that sweet-and-savory balance that keeps you going back for another slice. The cheese was excellent, with the ricotta adding a nice contrast. If I had one critique, it's that the sauce was a bit light. I would've preferred a slightly heavier hand there to round things out, but it didn't take away from the overall quality. We each had a glass of wine, my partner had a Pinot, and I had a red blend (not labeled as a house wine, and I couldn't find the exact winery afterward). The by-the-glass selection is limited, but they do have a fairly extensive bottle selection if you want more options. For dessert, we both went with sundaes and honestly, these are worth coming back for on their own. Simple, well done, and genuinely satisfying. If you're nearby, it wouldn't be a stretch to stop in just for dessert. Overall, a strong neighborhood spot with excellent pizza, well-paced service, and standout desserts. A few minor limitations (light sauce, limited wine-by-the-glass options), but definitely worth a visit.

Wanted something sweet and Cia di Gelateria sounded perfect. We walked in and it wasn't busy. We…read morewere warmly greeted and browsing some of the flavors. We noticed the mango and they said the mango paired well with their sticky rice. I had to pause. Sticky rice gelato?? I was definitely sold! So obviously we had to get the mango sorbet and sticky rice. We also got the mango and lemon meringue. Each cup came with a mini cone or a wafer and we picked a cone. The sticky rice and mango sorbet were like heaven. Literally heaven. I'm never in Folsom but I will need to come back for this flavor. The idea of making sticky rice into gelato was genius but then combining with mango was just next level. I will be dreaming of this flavor. We were enjoying it so much I never got to take pictures. That's when I know something is good. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. They were lots of regulars coming in and out. The store is also adorably decorated and clean. There's a good amount of seating inside. Again if we lived near by we would be here all the time!

Cia is deliziosa!…read more This charming petite shop has amazing customer service, and is the perfect gelateria. If you haven't been to Italy, these flavors will immediately transport your tastebuds to Italy. If you have been to Italy, this will immediately bring those memories back. The staff is incredibly helpful, super sweet, and really make the shop with their great personalities. Add in the best gelato around, and this is a must try for everyone. They have gelato bars that are dipped in chocolate. There is a limited number, and they definitely run out of flavors. This is a great thing because it's a testament to how delicious they're offering are. I missed out on the rum raisin, which I absolutely will be going back to get. Offer a variety of flavors that can be scooped into a cup or a cone, and they do have toppings, should you decide you want to make a traditional ice cream sundae so to speak. I was able to try several flavors, and quite frankly, they were all so tasty. It was difficult to really decide, and I ended up with the chocolate and cappuccino. Such a great flavor combo! The chocolate was decadent, rich, and the depth of the flavor was perfection. The cappuccino made me feel like I was back in Italy, sitting outside of a café, sipping a cappuccino to start my day. We also ordered a cup with mango and cookies and cream. Yes, it sounds like an odd combo, but somehow it just worked. The mango tastes just like the fruit. It's incredibly refreshing! The cookies and cream is very light and because it is authentically Italian it doesn't have that funky aftertaste that sometimes cookies and cream can. Everything is authentically Italian and authentically amazing! They are located in a shopping center, so there's plenty of free parking. There is seating both indoors and outdoors, Please add this wonderful place to your list of must tries for when you're in the Folsom area.

Crazy that it has taken me so long to get in here for the first time- but it did not disappoint!…read moreWhile there were multiple selections I could have caved to, I went the caffeine route with the Affogato with the chocolate covered strawberry and coffee krunch gelatos. Looking forward to trying other flavors!

Review #1,000 Posted on 2.11.26…read more We've been coming to Aldo's for around 8 years now, basically as long as we've lived in Tracy, most recently for some gelato togo on Sunday the 21st of December 2025. My wife & I also hired Aldo's to do the dessert at our kids birthday party our 1st year in Tracy as well, it was a huge hit. Hard to find anyone who doesn't love gelato. My favorite flavor overall since I've been going there is "cookies" They do a good job rotating flavors too. They usually have a few test flavors in their main display for people to choose. They also have a few keto flavors typically as well. They carry custard, vanilla or chocolate, and sorbets too. Lots to choose from. Rich, Michelle, & the crew are all super nice, and give great customer service & a great product. One thing this place is really good at, is being open. Local business we've noticed, close pretty early, or sometimes aren't even open when they say they are. If I go to Aldo's before 10 pm, I don't think I've ever seen them closed. Give this local family owned spot a try.

I visited this ice cream café yesterday, and I absolutely loved it. They are open from 2 PM to 9…read morePM. The ice cream here is incredibly delicious and so soft and creamy. Honestly, this is the only place where I buy ice cream now. I tried to find other places closer to me before, but nothing could compare to this café. I'm especially happy that after moving, this place is now only 5 minutes away from my home. The flavor of the ice cream is so rich, natural, creamy, and smooth. You can really taste the quality.

Delicious gelato and lots of seating inside and outside. Fun rotating flavors as well! Service…read morewasn't overly friendly though, two younger staff who didn't smile at us or really say anything.

We were walking walking around in downtown Livermore and found Verace on Yelp. Located on S K…read moreStreet at 1st Street, it's right in the middle of downtown. When you walk in the first thing you'll notice is how open, bright, and clean this cafe is along with a friendly "ciao, welcome" from the owner. There were so many delicious gelato flavors to choose from but I ultimately went with the Amarena cherry flavor. It was so good and had the same sticky consistency of gelato I had in Italy. Turns out the owner is from Napoli, Italia! Many of the ingredients are from Italy. Their biscotti and lemon flavored were also great. I'll get those next time. In addition to coffee and espressos, they also offer Italian wines and beer. Can't wait to visit again!

Such a cute lovely little gelato spot, clean and welcoming…read more The double scoop in a cup was great, tried a super chocolate flavor (give me all the chocolate!!) and the "Versace" mix of pistachio and berry. Service was kind and quick Love that they put little cones on top of your cup so you can make BABY cones!

Gnocchi was delicious! Service was fast and efficient! All around great lunch! Our waitress was…read morevery good but not annoying... the garden area looks great!

Amazing Food!! Fresh authentic homemade everything!…read more Excellent service Beautiful indoor outdoor/ open kitchen ambience. Best eggplant Parmigiana with green beans & freshly baked bread. Mom had Ruby's sandwich. 2 people can share this! Huge portions Best wood fired pizza!!? Lasagna excellent! Salads, freshly made pasta fresh made. Must try it! So good

Great food and dessert!…read more The best chocolate sauce!! Great, friendly service! What a gem of a place. Never disappoints.

I have always enjoy their pancakes! So fluffy and a buttery taste. Their omelettes are big enough…read morefor splitting into 2 meals since they are stuffed well with the cheese and meats. Their servers are good and friendly. I've taken friends there from out of town and they liked it too.

We came back today after lunch at Pia's next door and had pistachio gelato and also the Dubai…read morechocolate gelato in a waffle cone. The pistachio gelato was super nutty and so delicious. I was really happy to try the Dubai chocolate gelato. I have never had a Dubai chocolate bar so this was my first time having Dubai chocolate. The Dubai chocolate gelato had tons of chocolate pieces in it and the crunchy pastry added to the pistachio cream gelato was full of texture. I am definitely coming back to have the pistachal gelato and the Dubai chocolate gelato again soon. What a wonderful combination. The owner is always very friendly. You can have three samples for one purchase. The fact that you only pay an extra 50 cents for a waffle cone is amazing in the Bay area. I've been to a number of very nice ice cream shops all around the Bay Area and this is right now my favorite one. As the weather warms up, do yourself a big favor and come to this gelato shop for some Dubai chocolate gelato and other flavors. They also have sorbets and all kinds of very beautiful ice cream cakes. Highly recommended!

Good gelato and service! The workers are nice and it is very fast. I honestly had higher…read moreexpectations due to the 4.9 average rating with hundreds of reviews, and the gelato was definitely good, but I'm not sure I could justify 5 stars. If I had come in expecting a 4 star experience perhaps I would have found it to be 5 stars.

We used to come by here to get a small Gelato after meals. Small batch cozy…read more Glad we tried this cannot with fresh ricotta cream! It was refreshing, not too heavy, and perfect to share with two. They should put more emphasis on advertising (some visuals....) because it is not clear from exterior what menu options they offer.

Located in the Bishop Ranch City center, this place offers gelato and other imported goods…read more Although not true gelato (based on consistency and the way it's stored), it's still delicious with a variety of flavors!

Came in with the fam after a warm day to try their gelato. We got the ube and cotton candy for…read more(small size) and it fed all three of us very well. The flavor of the ube is really good. Good as in an Asian guy saying that it's not that sweet but lots of ube flavor good! The cotton candy had a good taste of cotton candy with a little spice kick at the end. Both totally enjoyable! Service is fast and friendly. The owners saw us with kids and they offered an extra cookie for the little ones. Totally family friendly! The space is open with tables and a couch in the corner. It is 100% worth it to come by here and try their gelato. They have other options as well such as the strawberries with Dubai chocolate but that will have to be for another day!

Near downtown Concord one weekday afternoon my wife had an ice cream craving - that's how we ended…read moreup at Milano Gelato. First time, and a while since we'd been at a gelato place, many of our favorites having closed their doors. I also was curious how it would compare to our super premium ice cream haunts. Lots of flavors! You can get two flavors in a small cup ($8.99) - my wife chose a combo of ube and espresso. I went with chocolate and salted caramel. Although not cheap, the cup was packed with a generous amount. There's a decent amount of seating - and our parking spot had one hour before it turned into a pumpkin - so we could relax and enjoy the gelato. Wow, this is the real thing! Made fresh daily, obviously with quality ingredients. My Filipino wife loves her Ube, but has a hard time finding some that meets her standards. She loved this ube gelato - continually commenting on its creaminess. Her espresso gelato had that nice coffee-infused zing. My chocolate gelato was amazing, and the salted caramel wasn't bad either. This place definitely gives that super premium ice cream a run for the money - and that's saying something. We'll be sure to return.