This gelato shop occupies a small space that is across the river from the WV Capitol area and a short distance up a steep incline. I walked up to find a couple of people working there who I take to be ownership. Notably, the reason I hadn't visited before is that I often travel on Sunday and they're closed on Sunday. You can run a business however you want I guess, but Sunday does seem like a time where a lot of people would want to be able to purchase some ice cream. In substance, the gelato selection was very good. They had a few non-dairy options. I picked several flavors that were wildly different, but was recommended to try something more consonant, which I suspect reflects a difference in thought processes between the more masculine high-decoupling mind and a contrasting holistic approach. Having said that, I went with the recommendation for what tasted like a very ripe banana flavor, as well as a tiramisu cream that definitely tasted like high quality tiramisu, and a pure hazelnut flavor. It was a high quality smooth dessert, and in relative terms, the price was less than what you'd pay at a high-end place in a big city. And while I can't say I've been to Italy, this gelato was as good as you'd get in any of the American places I've been to, so it's a great stop here in Charleston. read more

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The best gelato I've ever had! You can tell the ingredients are fresh and authentic. I was able to test out some flavors of gelato before ordering. Great service and ample seating inside. read more

Gelato was delicious and the guy serving us the ice cream was fantastic and made the experience so much better read more

Caffe Romeo - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Dinner with friends then Caffe Romeo for dessert. The gelato was amazing as usual followed by a chai latte for the road. The line was a little long, but the lone gal behind the counter handled patrons well. She never seemed flustered when filling orders, fulfilling the role of barista, running the register, and providing table service for those that were waiting for lattes and the like. read more

A friend recommended this place. She said their gelato was very good. I was in the area and thought I would give it a try. The shop is an absolutely adorable little building. There is a parking lot to the side but it's small. Thankfully they have spots on the street where you can park as well. There isn't a lot of room inside, so I'm sure it could get quite crowded on weekends and busy days. They sell drinks & snacks as well, but I was only there for the gelato. I saw the people ahead of me go toward the back and when I was paying, I could see they had a little seating area back there. I didn't go back there though so unsure what it looked like. They had 16 flavors of gelato to choose from and from what I've heard, they change flavors a lot. Unsure if it's daily or weekly, but what my friend recommended to me was not even an option. They do let you try a sample of the different flavors, so that is appreciated. I ended up choosing the cheesecake, butter pecan, and the blueberries & cream. The blueberries and cream was scrumptious. The other two were good, but I wish I had gotten all of that flavor. I would definitely return in the future when I am wanting something tasty and sweet. read more

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If you want to try an amazing gelato place I would recommend you to come to Cafe Romeo. Back in December, I was looking for a quick ice cream place to stop at and everything was closed due to the holidays. We found Cafe Romeo from maps and was sad to find out it was closed but after the holidays I was determined to try Cafe Romeo. Finally, tonight my family and I were able to stop in before dinner. There was an assortment of wonderful sounding flavors but I stuck with what I thought I would like based off my favorite desserts. I went with my favorite desserts and got a small size gelato (two flavors) which were Tiramisu and Cannoli. I am so glad I did, as they were so delicious! The super friendly owner allowed me to try the flavors before I purchased them. The owner was so friendly and helpful! Asking an assortment of questions that lightened the mood and made the atmosphere so comfortable and refreshing. I can't wait to stop back in and try all of the flavors. The prices are very well for what you are getting. The small size you get two flavors, the medium you get three flavors, and the large size you get four flavors. I recommend you to the fullest to try this amazing establishment. You will not be disappointed the slightest. read more

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Apparently Bridge Road is the hidden gem of Charleston. Yet again, another place up here has captured my attention. Cafe Romeo is absolutely great! Gelato made by an Italian guy in the basement of the place! Comfortable seating, great atmosphere! Smooth! That's the best thing about this Italian treat! Silky smooth, cold, and refreshing! Can't wait to bring the kids. Along with cool treats though, there's coffee as well! The expresso was great! Great place to get some gelato and a coffee and just sit and chat with a friend, or in my case, a great place to end a date with my wife! read more

Caffe Romeo - Italian chocolate gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

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What a fun place! The owner, Mario, was so welcoming and warm and very enthusiastic about our first visit to his shop! I enjoy fruity flavors during the summer months because they are refreshing. I was not disappointed! The pink grapefruit sorbet was soooooo good. Was worried it might be too tart but it was so refreshing. I also tried the banana flavor gelato and it was equally delicious! My husband had the dark chocolate gelato and was very pleased with the flavor. A nice seating area in the back portion of the shop allows you to take your time and fully experience the ambiance; very much like an adult treehouse. Nice location on Bridge Road in Charleston. read more

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Authentic Italian gelato in the middle of West Virginia! Apparently the owner is directly from Italy and makes the gelato himself. They have a wide rotating, variety of flavors made from natural ingredients. The toasted marshmallow is made with actual marshmallows! There is an ample amount of seating in the front and back patio. They have a small library to peruse with a cup of coffee. It's up a windy, mountain road but is well worth the wait! read more

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Really great place! The owner was super nice, let us try almost every flavor. My go to spot for dessert now! read more

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This is a must for people who come to visit Charleston. The cozy vibe is around the place. The Gelato does taste like a fruit not like a synthetic taste at all. Gotta come here again whenever we come to visit Charleston. read more

Caffe Romeo - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

AMAZING coffee Authentic Italian coffee the ice cream is also delicious Must visit if your in the areagrazie read more

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A little gelato shop on Bridge! It's a cute little shop with a few tables overlooking the trees. A bit pricy; but worth giving it a try.

This is the perfect little Italian gelato and espresso shop. I have found a perfect gem on Yelp. Looking for a coffee shop to finish off a day of shopping with my husband. The gelato was delicious, I had two flavors, pumpkin and whiskey. Both were so smooth and full flavor. My husband had watermelon sorbet. It was just like eating a fresh slice of the red delicious fruit. You will not be disappointed! read more

The gelato is excellent and the atmosphere is lovely. It's a bit off the beaten path but completely worth it. read more

Caffe Romeo - Medium Napoli Truffle gelato - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Do not pass go just go directly to Cafe Romeo if you are in this area. The gelato was delicious. I would definitely visit again if in the area. We got dark chocolate and hazelnut; it was amazing. read more

I have always had impeccable gelato from Caffe Romeo! The staff is friendly and lets you sample flavors before deciding. The only downside is that the entry/ordering area gets cramped when everyone is there on a hot summer day...that tells you how good it is though! read more

Very cute establishment. My son loves for me to take him there after football practice or games. Milkshakes are great. Danishes are great. Gelato is superb. Several varieties and they switch up the flavors. It is nice to have a little taste of Italy a short distance from home. Friendly staff! read more

Great homemade gelato! I highly recommend this place if you want to taste really good homemade ice cream flavors made by a true Italian! I am Italian and I met the owner who comes from Italy as well, really nice person who makes you feel like home. The place is tiny but really comfortable, where you can enjoy your ice cream in peace and spend good time with your friends and family. read more

Some of the best gelato I have ever had. Super friendly staff and a nice spot in the back to sit and enjoy your gelato.

We are just passing through town en route home to DC, but I wish we lived here so we could get to know the owner better--he is super friendly and runs a charming establishment In a cute neighborhood. We would definitely return if we passed through town again! We showed up a few minutes before he closed and he was not at all bothered, and seemed more than happy to chat with us beyond the store's closing time. Oh, and the gelato was delicious, as well! read more

Caffe Romeo - Raspberry gelato & lemon sorbet (medium size). - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Talk about the ultimate foodie find in the back hills of WV!!! I was with a big group of friends doing some volunteer work over the weekend and we needed to take a break. Of course we all want coffee so I pulled up the trusty Yelp app and Caffe Romeo popped up. Nestled on a neighborhood street, it defiantly stands out! While parking might not seem ample, indoor seating definitely is. We were told the the owner is from Italy and had the goal of planting a bit of roots in WV. With menu choices like frozen milk and gelato for days, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We all ordered coffee and gelato. Note: several of the flavors contained food dyes which y'all know I have a serious allergen of. The gelato was absolutely amazing. Seriously some of the best I've had. Coffee was the bomb.com as well. Customer service was on top and the gal working reached out to the owner several times to get a list of gelato flavors without dyes - and to double check the ones I wanted to try first so I didn't get sick. Usually I won't even order something at a place that uses dyes but she took special care to avoid contamination. And for that, I present I warmly rate this spot 5 stars. Must stop place if you're in the area. Also that frozen milk was yummy. read more

Fabulous place! Great coffee and gelato, nice design and perfect atmosphere here! Yes, and you can read books :) read more

Caffe Romeo - Interior with book shelves - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

I absolutely love visiting Caffe Romeo when in the South Hills area. The owner is lovely to chat with, and the gelato is always top notch. I also recommend trying the Italian pastries and getting some espresso when visiting. They're amazing as well. read more

The ambience on the patio/deck was great and could make for a great regular stop, but the chai tea was so sweet and tasted nothing like chai but more like a spiced sugar. The gelato was very airy and didn't have the creamy consistency of normal gelato. read more

Such a hidden gem! The gelato is so so so good. The staff are very friendly, also. I think that I may have spoken to the owner as he had a pretty thick Italian accent, which honestly, made the place seem very authentic. Def go grab some gelato or espresso from here! read more

Amazing Gelato! My wife and I were searching for ice cream in Charleston and found this place. Man it was delicious! I had the cookies & cream and toasted marshmallow. My wife had strawberry. We loved all of them. We also bought a small Lemmon sorbet. After we finished all of our gelato we ordered more lemon sorbet (two orders) to go! We loved this place and will be back! read more

I was out walking and wondered in. I got a cup of coffee to drink on the way back to my hotel. It was awesome! Best cup of coffee I've had in a long time. It's strong and bold, but smooth! Very smooth. I drink my coffee black, so that's important! I will be going back next time I'm in town. I'll also buy some beans to take home! I cannot recommend it enough! read more

Caffe Romeo - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Super friendly, gregarious guy from Italy. I had the limoncello gelato, which was smooth, full of flavor, and delicious. Pleasant house with great atmosphere, and a deck out back...a very comfortable setting for hanging out. While I have not been to Italy, I did have Italian gelato in Spain, and this favorably compares to that. Excellent. read more

For authentic gelato, cozy atmosphere, for true Italian taste, this is the place to be. read more

Caffe Romeo - Gelato Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

This top notch shop serves delicious gelato and has the environment in mind. All waste materials are recyclable. This is the place to go if you plan to splurge on something sweet! read more

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I'm seriously so over the moon that a place like this exist in Charleston and that I finally discovered it! They have a huge variety of different gelato flavors. I remember seeing a pic of tiramisu in someone's photo and was letdown when I saw that they didn't have it that day. I mentioned it to the sweet lady and she went downstairs just to get me some! If you don't see a flavor, don't be too afraid to ask! They'll be more than happy to get it for you if they have it. All fruit flavors are sorbets. So delicious! One of their best sellers is Cookies n Cream and I definitely see why! It's banging with flavor. The cookie is perfectly grinded to blend in with the creamy consistency of the gelato. Tiramisu was what I imagined it to be. Perfect mixture of coffee & chocolate flavors. Not one overpowering the other. They have small, medium & large. They're about a dollar difference each. Each cup comes with 3-4 (depending on the size you choose) scoops and complimentary waffle cookie & mini cone. My daughter LOVED the mini cone. We would put small spoonful of gelato in there and it definitely made her feel special to have her "own" treat. She loved it so much that we asked to buy another one and she kept insisting that we just take it on the house. They have GREAT goodies and wonderful service! read more

my fiance and I went tonight and he had asked for a coffee and the girl working rolled her eyes and was huffing and then made side comments when she was making the coffee like it was such an inconvenience for her, then after we had paid she was on her cellphone complaining about having 2 back to back coffee orders. definitely made us feel uncomfortable. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in today for some gelato. She had never had it before, and I just couldn't continue to date her with that type of negativity. There were about 3-4 parking spaces beside this converted home to business, but ample parking roadside across from it. It is located in a cute house, and when you open the door you are created with the smell of fresh coffee and espresso, as well as the sight of around 10 delicious gelatos. After a quick tasting, I decided on the whiskey cream, and she jumped blindly into a cheesecake flavored gelato. We both got a medium cup, that was topped with a pizelle and a little baby mini cone. The whiskey cream was phenomenal; it had all the soft notes of a whiskey, including the vanilla that is often lost when cooking with it. The cheesecake was very good too. Not too cream cheesey, not too sweet. I also picked up an americano. This, sadly was the low point. While you could tell the grind of the coffee and espresso were fresh, and the beans were of good quality, there was a metallic taste to it that is typically found in coffee that has been brewed too hot. It's was still very drinkable, but I know they can do better. The server/cashier made up for any downfalls with a chipper attitude, and a complete willingness to help. I will absolutely be back for more. read more

Really good coffee and gelato. Try the pear gelato if you want something new and exciting. Nice place to bring the family or meet a friend. La Bella Vita. read more

Awesome gelato. Great customer service. We are just here in Charleston for a few days - we may have to visit each evening!

Very nice gelato with numerous choices of flavors, a nice small back room to eat it in, too. The service, however, was poor. The server continued talking with customers, leaving us to stand around outside, until we finally decided to leave and come back later whereupon she suddenly finally noticed our existence. read more

Cozy little italian cafe! Excellent gelato, atmosphere is friendly and warm. Can't wait to go back and try more flavors and try the espresso! read more

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Spettacolare! This is one of the most authentic Italian cafés I have seen outside of Italy itself. The service is personal, the coffee (Levazza) is delicious, the gelato and desserts are authentically Italian. Try the cornetti and gelato! The proprietor Mario is Napolitano and genuinely wants to bring a taste of Naples to Charleston. Well worth your time for coffee and desserts. read more

I love their gelato and espresso! The owners wife whom I have met there many times is so nice and friendly and goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. I love this little shop and my kids have the best time when we go for a tasty treat. If you have never visited then you are missing out on this little gem! read more