This has been on my list for a while, so happy I got around to trying it! The gelato was pretty…read moreyummy. So many great flavors to choose from... favorites were cookies & cream, peach sorbet, lemon raspberry, and ube. They clearly use real fruit, which is great - I'm allergic to peaches and the peach sorbet made me itchy. Prices are pretty reasonable, though portions are on the smaller side. The servers were friendly. I'll definitely be coming here more often - Optimist Hall is a great spot to hang out!

Finally got around to trying this one and it was good! Inside optimist hall, plenty of parking…read more(free for 90min), and quick/easy all around. I arrived around 9pm on a Saturday, there was a short line of a few people waiting to get a late night sugar fix. I tried a couple flavors and went with a scoop of the salted caramel. It was just the right size for a little treat before bed. Cold, creamy and sweet. Would definitely come back to try other flavors! @azfitfoodfun

Love this place! The ice cream flavors are so good and the rotation never misses. Such friendly…read morestaff too!

Everything is 100% gluten free including the cones and baked goods!! I wish there was something…read moresimilar in our area. My non-Celiac family LOVED the gelato and cones. Be aware, on our most recent visit we arrived at 7:55 pm because the website said they closed at 9:00pm. While we were ordering, we were asked to hurry because they closed at 8:00. It may be worth calling ahead to verify if you are driving to the area specifically for Artisen.

Sweets always make my day. After a big meal next door at Imperial Treasure…read more This is just the place to cool down the spices. I had coffee and chocolate combo. So smooth and not overly sweet.

On June 27, while my family and I were on vacation in Ballantyne, we decided to stop by Tifa's for…read moregelato after dinner. It was our first time visiting Charlotte, and after seeing that the shop was open until 11:00 p.m., we figured it would be the perfect way to end the evening. We arrived just a few minutes before closing, but since we only planned to order a couple of scoops of gelato, we expected to be in and out quickly. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the moment we walked in. Rather than greeting us or welcoming us, the employee immediately said, "Hey guys, by the way, we close in two minutes." There was no hello or friendly interaction. As we ordered, one member of our party asked to sample a couple of flavors, and the employee seemed visibly inconvenienced. When I asked if they had caramel drizzle, her response was simply, "No," with no warmth or attempt to offer an alternative. I completely understand that arriving close to closing can be frustrating for employees, and we were mindful of the time. However, the doors were still open, the posted business hours indicated the shop was open until 11:00 p.m., and we were respectful customers who knew what we wanted and intended to order quickly. What was most disappointing wasn't that they were closing soon--it was how unwelcome we were made to feel. As first-time visitors to Charlotte and Ballantyne, this wasn't the hospitality we expected. Customer service matters just as much during the last few minutes of business as it does throughout the rest of the day. I hope this feedback is taken as an opportunity to remind staff that every customer deserves to feel welcomed, regardless of when they walk through the door during posted business hours.

The Bacio flavor- hazelnut and chocolate praline is the one to go for. Exceptional and authentic…read moretexture and flavor. My one piece of advice is that Corrado broaden their retail cases to include the Fresh Market store. Reid's st Southpark is the only retailer that has one of their cases.

We found their gelato at the Matthews Community Farmers Market. She offered a free sample which we…read morecouldn't turn down. My husband sampled the hazelnut chocolate gelato and I sampled the raspberry sorbet. We loved the raspberry sorbet so much that we got a cup of it. It was so fresh and actually tasted like raspberry. You could tell it was made with fresh fruit, which hasn't been the case for other raspberry sorbet that I've had. If you see them at a market, stop by and try some!

i actually really don't like pizza, my husband and dad wanted to try this place and i actually…read morereally enjoyed it from a non pizza loving standpoint. Cute inside, nice vibe, little pricey but honestly worth it

Had a fantastic dinner here. The pizza comes out fresh from the wood-fired oven and tastes amazing…read more We tried the Raffaele and the Caprese salad to start -- everything was delicious. The service was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. Definitely one of our favorite pizza spots in the area. We will be back!

Awesome ice cream,friendly staff and owner came out while they were closed for deep cleaning and…read moregave us ice cream!

Fooled by the ratings. I nearby and chose this spot for a quick ice cream drop it. It was busy…read more I didn't really see a flavor like cookies n cream but was suggested Cookie Monster. At first taste, I was turnt off. Barely any taste and felt chalky. I went jn a store right after tasting it. Pricey. I could care less if it melted or not. Meh...

This is a nice cafe and bakery store adjacent to the Ritz Carlton hotel in downtown Charlotte. We…read moregot to try some of their dessert items as the hotel gave a celebratory platter, filled with their items. Loved the coconut cream chocolate cake, macarons, and the chocolate layered strawberries. The cafe also has excellent variety of hot and cold drinks. I saw the barista working super hard to complete the orders quickly. I didn't see the store being super crowded at any point, nice spot to grab some drinks and bites on your way in or out of the hotel.

I'm literally standing inside right now. Not sure why it claims it's closed. Nonetheless, the…read morebarista was sweet and very helpful. I walk by here all the time. It was great! I had a red velvet cupcake.

This was a great spot to fulfill our afternoon sweet tooth. Service was great and staff treated us…read morekindly and was very helpful. Soft serve was delicious! The establishment was clean and inviting.

Wanted some gelato, so I saw this place and came here, but was sad to see it wasn't true Italian…read moregelato, but just Italian ice. I still got a cookies and cream concrete that was solid. Decent ice cream place that is open late to grab.