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    Gelati Celesti

    4.7 (242 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Bobbi H.

    Gelati Celesti serves small batch, handmade ice cream. They typically have 24 rotating flavors, icecream cakes, pies and cookie sandwiches. They offer multiple serving sizes and pints to go. Their ice cream is rich, smooth and creamy and their flavor offering is interesting. There are multiple locations in RVA and the Hamptons. I'm rating the West End shop. Service is just OK, and varies by visit They are almost always fast, yet impersonal ( - 1/2 star) I think it's a little on the pricey side for scoop size ( - 1/2 star value) They have both inside and outside seating and online ordering +.5 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +.5 Value

    Casey S.

    Gelati Celesti has a great reputation and it lives up to it! It's an adorable ice cream spot. You can grab a cup or homemade cone and fill it up with any of their delicious flavors. My favorite is their Just Ask which is white chocolate ice cream, Oreos, and peanut butter. However, every single flavor I've tried is top notch. They also tend to to have new and specialty flavors. Keep an eye on their instagram to be updated with any new flavors and their availability. Once you decide on what scoops you want to try add some homemade hot fudge. You won't regret it! If you want a grab and go option, they have a freezer section full of their most popular flavors and other sweets. I also love coming with a group of friends and taking advantage of any of their high tables, tables, or booth options. There's even a few tables outside so you have enjoy your treat outside on a beautiful day. Additionally, the ice cream shop itself is super cute. It's filled with cute neon lights, ice cream scoop decor, and pastel colors.

    Gelati Celesti is my absolute favorite ice cream joint in RVA! The ice cream texture is thick and creamy. My favorites are coconut, rum raisin and coffee. I used to frequent here when I lived in RVA. Now everytime I visit VA, I'd go to GC. I wish they offer out of state delivery.

    Troy B.

    We went here for dessert after dinner. It is in the back of a mall area so not easily seen. however, there is a lot of parking. THere is indoor and outdoor seating available. The staff were very friendly the night we were there! I had the wild cherry vanilla and it was excellent I am not usually a big fan of ice cream and gelato... but this was very good.

    Hannah P.

    Another great Gelati Celesti location in RVA! This one is a little more hidden than some of the other locations around Richmond as it is tucked at the end of a strip mall across from Peking & Regal Cinemas off Broad Street & West End Dr. The service is usually speedy and friendly as the staff does their best to keep the line moving as this is a smaller location. There are a few tables inside as well as some bar top seating along the window, but there is a decent amount of tables on the covered patio right outside. We got to experience one of their top selling summer flavors, Jawsome, in celebration of Shark Week as it was topped with a gummy shark! Definitely a great summer treat!

    birthday cake flavor
    Deidre F.

    I have been to the Gelati Celesti in Scott's Addition many times. This was my first visit at the West Broad St. location. I was impressed with the friendly and helpful staff. I instantly felt like. valued customer and they were excited to see me. It is hard to choose a flavor here. There are so many good ones! I wish they did sample flights of flavors - try a little of a lot of different flavors. I choose the birthday cake flavor because I love sprinkles. I wish they flavor had more sprinkles. I ordered a size small and it was the just enough. If you discover a flavor you really love I recommend purchasing a quart or pint of the flavor. It is a good value. It is always a joy and special treat here. I will continue to return.

    I always order a pint mixed half and half with two flavors. I usually end up with 80/20%. Here's an idea. Either find someone who can actually fill this simple order... or stop offering it.

    My puppy loven on some vanilla
    Chrystal V.

    Love the red velvet and thin mint. The whole family has their own favorites. Being lactose intolerant I can't go often but I love it when we do. Tonight we brought our baby doggie and got her a pup cup of her own. I think it's her new favorite.

    Rainbow Cookie and Just Ask flavors
    MH N.

    I've been going to Gelati Celesti since I was a kid. Ice cream here is always creamy and satisfying! My favorite flavors are Just Ask and Rainbow Cookie. The Rainbow Cookie flavor is a tribute to the former Ukrop's rainbow cookies, and I'm so glad that Gelati Celesti can keep this nostalgic cookie alive! There are a lot of ice cream shops in Richmond, but this one continues to be my all-time favorite!

    Strawberry shortcake + cookie dough in a waffle cone.
    Aaron B.

    We all scream for ice cream! Gelati celesti never disappoints when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth! For this time, I got the small (two scoops) of "strawberry shortcake" and "cookie dough" in a waffle cone -- fantastic. The cookie dough is a classic with mini chunks of cough inside of it. The strawberry shortcake was pretty much plain strawberry ice cream, but with a few chunks of shortcake crumbles. The staff was very friendly and kindly let us sample the new seasonal flavors (Key lime, Sicilian Pistachio, brown sundae, and red orange sorbetto) even with the line outside the door. There was an employee cleaning off all the tables to ensure ample seating for the new customers walking in the door. There are also a few "Insta photo moments" available with different backgrounds.

    Come with two flavors and sprinkles
    Hailey H.

    Mmmmm the best ice cream around Richmond! I love coming here as there are a variety of flavors sure to satiate any craving. The prices are more on the expensive side, but I believe you are delivered a hearty portion of ice cream for the money. The flavor combinations are classics with a twist, there's so many flavors to try. my favorite flavor is the "Just Ask" !!! You can order ice cream at the store and also buy prepackaged pints in the freezers. There is seating indoors and outdoors at this location. The staff were very friendly and expedient. There is plenty of parking as this location is on the corner of the strip behind the movie theatre. There are multiple locations of this chain and the quality of ice cream is uniform across the locations, so nothing disappoints!

    Small cup of cookie dough
    Paula T.

    Gelati Celesti is, hands down, the only ice cream shop I've visited since 2000-ish! Originally just a single location, it became a habit for both my parents to bring me here for their own craving and knew I'd love to go. Back when the free magazine Punchline! was out, it was loads of fun to read it's silly or funny articles--sometimes out loud--while enjoying one of a kind flavors that, if you want them? You HAVE to come here. No one sings at you when you tip; This is a BIG BONUS. Now you can get pints and milkshakes, but I urge you to get a *freshly made* waffle cone. While most cones suck, Geltai's waffle cones are SO GOOD. They don't get soggy but they still drip a bit out the bottom. So, yes, get napkins! I believe one location says open late (Or used to) by BowTie Cinema, which is a great business strategy, considering the late movie crowd let's put directly across the street. Beware; Your favorite flavors can and will sell out!

    Rainbow cookie Oreo
    Xenia C.

    Super sweet treats & staff! I appreciated there was ample seating in the restaurant and the fact that they have a complimentary water station. Each flavor listing on the glass display notes ingredients (egg, milk, etc.). I loved the rainbow cookie and my boyfriend enjoyed the Oreo flavor. They also have pint and quart options for to go options.

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    The staff were super sweet and helped me make an awesome flavor combo which was butter pecan and salted caramel. I will definitely be back!

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    Best gelato in the Richmond area! So many flavors to choose from and always good service!!!

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    Next time you want best Ice cream in Richmond you go here. Delicious variety and tasty toppings. Love it!

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    So yummy & the gelato is very high quality! The desserts are very overpriced for the amount you get!

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