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    D'Ambrosio Gelato

    4.3 (431 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Small scoop
    Jinny C.

    As you can tell from the recent reviews, this place doesn't seem to be the same. I got a small scoop for $7.70 and it is just filled up the the cup instead of with a dome. The gelato itself tasted good (I got the pistachio and milk flavors) but I don't think it's worth the price, especially not when Salt & Straw is just down the street.

    Hazelnut and Italian Coffee gelato in a cone
    Vivien L.

    I came in on a weekday night around 9pm and the store was empty and spacious. There's definitely more space for tables. I sampled the hazelnut and Italian coffee and they tasted good! I ordered those two flavors in a size small in a cone for almost $8. The gelato is extremely smooth, soft, and creamy. Probably the smoothest and softest gelato I've ever tried yet and I've been to Italy! The hazelnut was the better flavor for me, but I'm glad I tried both. The portions were generous for a size small. I'll come back to try other flavors in the future.

    Front counter
    Marcus S.

    Stopped in here looking for some Frozen desserts since the nearest Ice cream shoppe - Salt & Straw was as predicted out the door. Even though it moves fast over there, sometimes you want to have that sweet treat right away! There was much less of a wait here of course so that can be a good reason to choose here if you're in the area. Also, Gelato still isn't quite up there in popularity as Ice Cream even though it's slightly "healthier". The flavor combinations here are D'Ambrosio Gelato are catching - Tiramisu, Hazelnut, espresso to name a few. I went with the Nutella swirled vanilla. It was quite good. With a few nice chunky pieces of chocolate hidden within. You can get a free little wafer piece to go with your gelato to complete the look and dip or scoop some out of your cup. I've walked by here and hadn't really noticed and it can be missed clustered along the strip but if you're looking for a cool treat come get a D'Ambrosio Gelato

    This small cup is over $7.70 with tax and tip
    Sophia Y.

    I was so excited to enjoy some gelato after dinner around the area and came in here on a rainy evening. Wasn't greeted at all by the very displeased young man who was running the shop. Tried making niceties with the young man who clearly didn't want to The there only to have one word responses back. the final kicker was that for a barely filled small cup of gelato (please see latest photo posted) which came to a whopping $7.70!!!!! with tax and tip (opted for $2 tip even with the terrible service). I could have gotten so much more bang for my buck at any of the ice creameries in the few blocks nearby. I am still reeling at how much this teeny tiny cup was and how little gelato I got. I am super disappointed with my latest experience. I really can't believe how little the cup was filled and he literally scraped any dome that was on the cup back into the tub. Seriously there were air pockets in the cup too that I almost went back to see if they'd give a smidge more but I was mostly scared to interact with that young man again. Will likely never come back which is a shame as it used to be not be so skimpy on the portions nor have such terrible customer service.

    Hazelnut with a tad of Theo Cioccolato (Theo Chocolate)
    Jacques R.

    Simply spectacular!!! Do not miss if you are a true ice cream / gelato person!!! Hazelnut the REAL thing!!!! Congrats...

    Pistachio and chocolate - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    This gelato spot is located in the heart of downtown Ballard, amongst a lot of the restaurants. I sampled a few flavors here including the baseline Fior di Latte to gauge on the quality of the gelato, and the gelato overall is fairly solid. I am a fan of their very smooth, velvety texture of all the gelato flavors, including pistachio. For $6.50+tax, the small is a modest size for an individual to enjoy a serving of gelato. However, when comparing pictures of the past, I felt I got a bit shortchanged with the portion sizes as the pictures indicate the gelato filling way over the cup. Also, the pistachio was not as fragrant as I hoped, and it was a bit more green-ish color meaning they might have added a hint of food coloring rather than the natural off white / very faint green color. While the gelato texture warrants a 5 star review, these two things knocked off 2 half stars (1 star) for me.

    a counter with a variety of gelatos
    Maki S.

    It looks closed from the outside. I think they should do something with the lighting inside because we almost walked past it. Check the sign on the door. It's probably open. As we entered I noticed the seating is limited but perfect for this clean and cozy shop. On a side note, I really liked Service was polite, and the display of ice cream was very unique, as it's actually prepared right in front of you. So as you look down you can see the ice cream churning in their respective flavors which was really cool. You can get free samples just so you know you're getting exactly what you want. I only have one complaint: My husband ordered affogato, and it was prepared a little bit differently from what I'd seen done in the past. What this server did was put the ice cream in and brew the coffee on top of it and add a cookie before serving. The way that I'd seen it done previously is that the ice cream and the espresso are prepared separately, so you can pour the espresso on top of it when you're ready to eat it, instead of receiving a messy soup of deliciousness. I've also seen it served in glass dishes (because it's really beautiful when done correctly), but this was served in a paper cup. I would recommend that the servers prepare it the original way for aesthetics & so the customer can enjoy it longer. Otherwise, I tried a little bit of what he got and it was delicious. If you're on the boring end like me, I absolutely recommend the vanilla bourbon ice cream in a waffle cone. You'll enjoy it! Flavors are more limited than they were 3 years ago, however, I actually like a limited selection because that means that they spend more time developing the flavors that you get to choose from. The gelato was rich and creamy and I really enjoyed it.

    Hawaiian Hazelnut and Oreo Cookies and Cream
    Su-jen Y.

    I LOVE this gelato!! The Oreo bits in the gelato was still crunchy, tells you how fresh this gelato is!! And you can definitely taste the ingredients because they were so natural. Really loved the hazelnut flavor as well!! Definitely recommend

    Gelato Pints
    Marcia J.

    The gelato here is tasty, however I feel like the consistency is a bit soft and not as cold as some other gelatos I've previously tasted. There is a good mix of flavors and the potions are relatively nice for the price. I'd say it's worth a try ... it's also worth noting that the customer service on the day that I purchased was exceptional... the young lady who served my gelato was hilarious and quite friendly.

    Stracciatella
    Pratima M.

    A cute little gelato shop located in Ballard with a wide selection of flavors. The gelato here is creamy and the servings are big (since they literally cram it into the cup) so I loved it! I got the classic stracciatella, a milky base with chocolate flakes mixed in. The kids size was perfect and hit the spot without being too overwhelming.

    Theo Cioccolato ( Theo Chocolate) & Pistacchio ( Pistachio )
    Jane M.

    I love D'Ambrosio Gelato. An amazing gelato shop in Ballard. Walked in pretty late on a weekday and it still had folks in there. We ordered the Theo Chocolate and Pistachio flavors and also the Picante (Spicy Italian Chocolate). We devoured our gelatos. It was nice and creamy. For chocolate lovers I would highly recommend Theo Chocolate. Pistachio is delicious and I could get some pistachio bites in my gelato. Loved it. Portions are plenty but when it comes to gelatos who is complaining? Highly recommend!

    Alex N.

    Good gelato spot located in Ballard. Not really much seating but Ballard has a lot of out door seating and is a nice place to walk around. The chocolate was good, not as rich as I'd like it to be but still good.

    a hand holding a cup of gelato
    Niya Z.

    A great gelato place you can try after you enjoyed your meal at ballard. They provide farm fresh and organic ingredients for gelato, which are 60% less fat, and 30% fewer calories. I love the Kid size that allow you to enjoy a sweet treat but not with much guilty. I had the Pistachio gelato this time, its flavor was vibrant, with its smooth,velvety texture.

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    We got the pistachio, chocolate and Reeses ice cream. Everything was yum and right sized!

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    Usually, yes. The flavors change with the menu sometimes. I had a really lovely raspberry sorbet there not too long ago.

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    It makes me sad to write this 2-star review because Bottega Italiana has been my favorite gelato…read moreshop in Seattle for the past 15+ years. As you can see from my review years ago, when my hubs and I came back from a trip to Italy, we wanted to find a gelato shop that had the same quality as the shops in Rome. Not all the gelato and sorbetto we had in Italy was good, some flavors tasted artificial, and during our time there, we learned how to tell the good from the meh. When we returned to Seattle, we were happy to find great-Italy-like gelato at the Bottega Italiana in Green Lake. After that shop closed (still sad about that!) we started going to their other shop by Pike Place Market. For years, this place featured delicious, fresh, quality gelato and sorbetto that tasted like the flavors they were labeled with--so strawberry tasted like eating real strawberries and so on. But on a recent visit, I got a small cup with strawberry and raspberry-dragon fruit and the first flavor I got when I tasted it was sugar. As I ate more of it, it started to remind me of Jolly Rancher candies, not totally, but enough to turn me off. They use just enough fruit to make you believe it's the flavor that it's labeled with, but the amount of sugar and other things added makes their fruit flavors as meh as the not-so-good shops we learned to avoid in Rome. Alas, I think my favorite gelato shop in Seattle has fallen prey to profit over quality. Why, Bottega Italiana, why??? It makes me and my hubs very sad. The only reason I am giving two stars instead of one is because the service was friendly and efficient, and my hubs's dairy-based gelato flavors were all right--not great but all right. Over the years, we've tried all the other gelato shops in Seattle and none of them measure up either. I guess it's time we take another trip to Italy.

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    Mango and Nutella gelato. Mango was superb!

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