This is hands down the best gelato and sorbetto in the greater Richmond area. They have a great variety of flavors and the taste and texture are just unmatched. They're tucked away in a little shopping center in Henrico but it's worth the drive from wherever you are in the greater Richmond area. This is the place to go if you want friendly staff, lots of places to sit, and delicious, authentic Italian desserts. read more

Deluca Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Deluca Gelato is a gem in the Far West End! A perennial favorite, their stracciatella gelato is especially tasty. Since it's typically a minor trek to visit, I tend to purchase pints to go. I've heard great things about the pistachio flavor as well. Prices are reasonable given the quality. Service is prompt even on hot days with bigger crowds. read more

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In my humble opinion, this is as close to the gelati we tasted in Italy in the greater Richmond area. The couple that owns this establishment have been in business for years and make a sincere attempt in their homemade gelati to mirror the quality that we experienced when traveling through Italy. The assortment of flavors and the smile on the faces of those who serve you is always a reason for coming back. Although this is a mom and pop type shop, the personnel behind the counter are always pleasant and quality of the gelati is suburb. read more

The gelato was very good and creamy. The flavors were rich and I would go back and try different ones. read more

Deluca Gelato - Strawberry with a cone and biscoff and Oreo cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Such a cute and sweet gelato shop with every flavor under the sun so there's truly something for everyone! I love their more classic flavors (ricotta, pistachio, Nutella) the most but am still working my way through the menu. Some of the sorbets are phenomenal too like the pomegranate blueberry. My kids love coming here too which is a huge plus. read more

Our first time here and I must say the ice cream was very good. I ordered the nut, strawberry and rum and it was amazing.

If you are looking for authentic gelato, this is a must! I am not sure why this place doesn't have a line out their door every day. Their selection is so wide, and the seasonal offerings are always delicious! Definitely a must try if you love gelato! read more

Outstanding! Fantastic flavors, well made, and reasonably priced. I have a tough time deciding what to get when I visit. It helps I live less than a mile away. Gelato and sorbet are so good. The service, whether the young staff or the husband and wife owners are unfailingly polite and friendly. It is very nice; clean, open, and enough places to sit down. read more

This is some of the best, if not the best, gelato I've ever had. I've traveled throughout Italy as well as trying a number of great gelato shops in the US. Deluca is consistently top tier. I appreciate that they it is not overly sugar based and that you can actually taste the flavors. They are also extremely friendly, as well as fairly priced. I only wish they were closer to downtown. read more

Love, love, love DeLuca Gelato! We've had it at local restaurants and by the pint at a few RVA restaurants though somehow missed there was a physical location where you can see and try dozens (approximately 50) of intriguing flavors! Oh my, walking in was like going to Disneyland! They have Sorbetto, Gelato, and Gelato with nuts all clearly labeled by color in the case, all made with fresh ingredients and NO corn syrup. Plenty of dairy free and nut free options They also offer Milkshakes, Smoothies, and Frappecaffe - gelato blended with Italian coffee. AND Affogato - a scoop of gelato "drowned" in espresso! They make their cones on site too! Ambiance is bright, cheerful and inviting Service was outstanding!!!!!! Plenty of seating inside and outside Generous portion size Cutest little gelato spoon :) My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Delicate Gelato is an adorable gelato shop and so many delicious flavors! Choose your size cup or cone and fill it with any of their delicious flavors. I love the Amaretto, Cookies & Cream , and Biscoff Cookie flavors. However, with choices like Chocolate Hazelnut, Cookie Dough, and Dark Chocolate, you cannot go wrong. The sweet spot offers both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy where you please depending on the weather. It's really nice to enjoy your gelato on one of their outdoor tables during the spring & summer months. read more

Deluca Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We were trying flavors for an event, so we got three sample platters which are $9 each. They have a lot of flavors to try. I would say the flavors are hit or miss, but the ones that are good are very solid. My favorites include white chocolate raspberry, raspberry sorbet, watermelon sorbet, tiramisu, chocolate, biscoff, and oreo. The staff was soo friendly and even pointed out the 7 sample platter. read more

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Amazing authentic gelato and sorbet! Family owned with great service! Best gelato in the Richmond area - run don't walk - you will not be disappointed! read more

As soon as you walk in the amazing smells hit you of freshly made waffle cones and you can see the gelato being made in the back they have SO many flavors and also flavors for vegan or lactose free ! The ice cream is amazing this is one of Richmond's best kept secrets! You are treated like family ;)) read more

Deluca Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I believe this is the best gelato shop in the Richmond area. Authentic consistency with tons of different flavors to choose from. They use real ingredients so everything is bursting with flavor. The shop is located in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. The staff and management are super friendly and patient. The shop is very comfortable with plenty of seating. They make homemade cones and the shops smells of the cones baking when you walk in. read more

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Unfortunately, we did not have a great experience here. The place was not welcoming of children and the flavors we had were lack luster. Flavors seemed to be mostly flavored with flavorings versus actual pieces of fruit (for example-didn't see any raspberry pieces in the white chocolate raspberry serving). We may have selected the wrong flavors, however I'm not sure we'd go back. Not a welcoming place to bring young children. read more

I was extremely eager to give this place a try since I LOVE gelato. The gelato itself was good they have so many flavors, but apparently than one man working thought 2 samples was too many because when I asked for another one he did the most dramatic sigh & eye roll ever. I almost walked out with getting anything. When we came in he expected us to already know exactly what flavors we wanted. No welcome in or suggestions.. just "hurry up, pay, & get out" vibes. I've read other reviews about a rude man there from 5 & even 10 years ago, & I'm definitely wondering if it was the same guy. He made it seem like we were such a burden going in there & we were disturbing him. Other than that the place was cute, with lovely Italian murals on the wall, & the prices were reasonable. Furthermore my friend got the waffle cone & it was great. Customer service can really make or break a place & it was just awful in this case. read more

Deluca Gelato - Biscoff & chocolate hazelnut gelato! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My favorite gelato in the Richmond area. It's 30 minutes away but I visit once a month to stock up on pints! You can't go wrong with any of the flavors. My go-to's are the biscoff, tiramisu, cookies and cream, and strawberry cheesecake. There is no price difference between a cup or cone, which is pretty unique as most places have an up charge for cones. read more

Outstanding gelato and great service! All the flavors I have tried were delicious, including the seasonal flavors.

**A Hidden Gem with Authentic and Affordable Gelato** I'm a huge food lover, and after traveling to Italy last summer, I know what authentic gelato should taste like. De Lucas offers the most authentic, Italy-like gelato I've had in the U.S.--hands down the best. Since discovering them in May, I've visited weekly. I'm obsessed with the Espresso and cookie dough flavors. Despite being lactose intolerant, their gelato doesn't upset my stomach. They also have tasty dairy-free options like blueberry pomegranate for those who like tart flavor. Whether for office parties, family gatherings, or movie nights, De Lucas Gelato is always a hit. I'm on my way to get my weekly pint as I write this! read more

Excellent service and delicious gelato! I came in just briefly before closing and the woman behind the counter was so helpful in informing me about her favorites and which flavors taste well together. I got the Nutella and the strawberry cheesecake and together they were amazing! I would recommend! This place will become a staple for me and I look forward to returning and trying more sensational flavors read more

What a sweet-ish little gelato spot... I like when you walk in, there's a huge Italian mural on the wall and Italian music is playing in the background. There's plenty of seating, inside and out. It's a bit dark in there, it could be a bit brighter and cheerier. Who wants to be solemn when you're having ge The gelato case looked appetizing! In addition to the menu on the wall, the case is labeled by color. They are grouped by nuts, chips, fruits etc., pretty clever. I was in the mood for butter pecan, but since they didn't have that, I settled for my next fav, mint chip! I got the small, which was a perfect size for me. There's another case with Italian sodas and desserts. As I was savoring my cool treat, I heard the woman behind the counter take the time to explain to another customer the difference between ice cream and gelato. She gave a detailed description of the gelato making process and pointed to a window where you can observe it firsthand. I was impressed by her discourse. I love their hours... I give them 3-ish stars! read more

Deluca Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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greatest ice cream shop ever def returning will never forget the smell! The lady working there was so patient amazing gelato!

This is by far the best gelato place in the area!! We've come here for every milestone, birthday, and family treat since we moved here. The staff is incredibly friendly, gelato made in house, and the ambiance is laid back and pleasant! Definitely do not miss coming here! read more

Not a fan. Was looking for a treat close to home. Searched on Yelp, and boom. I had never heard of this place. After being stared down while perusing the impressive selection of homemade gelato, we placed our orders, and one for to-go. Out of 5 total flavors tried, only one stood out: pistachio. Strawberry was a let down after having read the other reviews. The one carry out, a sweet cream, was inedible. I had brought it home to my boyfriend and he couldn't eat it. When I tasted it, I couldn't either. It tasted like freezer burnt Bryers Vanilla ice cream. It's a great location, very spacious, and again, lots of choices, but I was very disappointed, this would be a last resort for a treat, sad to say. read more

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By far the best sorbet that I've had...I've tried pineapple, strawberry, raspberry and mango sorbets and they are all premier status. My wife says this is the best sorbet too. read more

Yum! Despite a brief "I've made a terrible mistake" moment when I walked in to an empty shop, my experience was terrific! I got two flavors: dark chocolate and orange chocolate. The dark chocolate was rich and decadent. The orange was just subtly orange, which made it the perfect flavor combination with the chocolate. Serving size was good, not great. Service was quick and friendly. Plenty of parking, and not busy on a weeknight! Definitely give this one a try! read more

Deluca Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is the best Gelato in Richmond by far. The lady working behind the counter is very friendly and remembered me after only coming there once. I've had the cannoli, tiramisu, and pistachio gelatos and they've been top notch. I've also had their regular cannoli and that's been great too. I highly recommend trying this place if you're craving something sweet. read more

I came here for the first time today with my boyfriend as a Sunday date day. I was blown away with how many vegan options they had. We chose this spot because I can't have dairy at all and they seemed to have good flavors but I wasn't aware of how many they would actually have. I was a tad nervous to try their vegan pumpkin spice considering most places can't do vegan ice cream. However, I was amazed with how delicious the vegan pumpkin pie and apple spice flavors were. The staff was also very helpful and helped my boyfriend decide which two flavors to pair together. Overall we have no complaints. We plan to frequent this cute little shop way more in the future. read more

Deluca Gelato - Vegan pumpkin pie and apple cider gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Had an amazing little treat here on a warm evening. The flavors are plenty and vibrant, the service was friendly and awesome and the whole experience was wholesome and lovely! The prices are great and if you're not an ice cream person they have something for you as well!!! So load up the kids and friends and come here for a sweet treat! Can't wait to come back! read more

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BEST strawberry gelato I've ever had! They have a huge assortment of gelato and sorbets. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. You can sample plenty of flavors so you get exactly what you'd like. I definitely recommend the strawberry gelato and cookies and cream. Can't go wrong with those two. read more

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Not sure how long they've been here in Richmond but I'm disappointed I didn't know about them sooner. Now, I'm not an expert when it comes to ice cream/gelato/sorbet, but I know that I usually steer away from sorbet because it tends to be too "icy" for me. But I got the berry and lime sorbet here and it was completely delightful. It was creamy and had real fruit flavors instead of the icy sorbets packed with sugar. I also have had their sweet cream gelato. Just as great! Super creamy and the flavor wasn't overpowering. It was more of an aroma of sweetness than a punch of sugar. Confused about what to get? Just ask. They are super helpful and super nice. I'm definitely coming back. It's going to be my treat from now on for going to the grocery store and pretending to function like a real adult. read more

Love it every time and so many delicious choices!!! If your also looking for seasonal flavors they definitely have them. read more

Wonderful selection of flavors and delicious gelato! Indoor as well as outdoor seating. Great "after dinner" spot with the kids. read more

Very good gelato and kind staff!! I got the chocolate and praline gelato and it was delish, lost of flavors to chose from! read more

Deluca Gelato - Chocolate and pralines and cream gelato! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great service. Gelato is always top notch! The flavor selection is always a nice rotation

if I could give this a zero I would! this was our first time coming here, and it was my birthday. we were not greeted by anyone when we approached the counter. my husband asked if they do samples and the older lady rolled her eyes at him and said yes. he then asked for a clarification on a name of an item and she laughed at him saying "I don't even know what kind of question that was". they had over 20 flavors and he asked for two more samples before making a choice. when he asked for his 3rd sample the younger worker rolled her eyes and finally gave it to him. we then ordered two flavors which we had tried. the portions are insanely small for the price. we will never come back. read more

I met some friends here. The gelato was so good with lots of flavor to pick. In fact I took home some for my family. All my friends had fun too. One friend brought a dog and we sat outside. read more

I cannot believe I have lived so close to this place for 7 years now and have never stopped in for gelato! But in honor of this year's National Ice Cream Day, DH and I decided we should definitely make a stop, especially with it being 100 degrees outside. So many flavors from which to choose! DH selected limoncello and I decided on carmellatte. We were both very happy with our selections. The waitstaff was very friendly. And they take ApplePay. read more

Watch them make gelato sometimes. Great non dairy choices and a few sugarless. My favorite gelato place