I have always been a huge fan of Gelati Celesti. It is a Richmond staple. There are so many locations so you can get your sweet fix no matter where you are around town. The ice cream is very thick and creamy. Portions are large - I typically get a toddler or small size. It is on the pricier side but definitely worth it. They have a variety of flavors and allow you to try as many as you want. They also have unique seasonal flavors, which they update on their website and social media. There are pints and quarts available for purchase in store. This location has plenty of seating inside and some outside under a covered patio. read more

Gelati Celesti - Small Rainbow Cookie and Cookies & Cream Ice Cream in a Cake Cone with Rainbow Sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I love gelato and so I was excited to hear about this place while I was in town. The store is large with plenty of seating, seemed to be a popular place and I'm sure it's popping in the summer. I was able to sample a few flavors when I got there.. one slid right off my taster spoon onto the floor :/ oops. The one scoop is pretty small, but I expect that with gelato. I do wish they had the small taster spoons to eat it with rather than the normal size spoon. Service was good but I felt like they were really questioning mine and my friends' decision to only get the smalls. read more

Gelati Celesti - Salted Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My friend and I came here one night after dinner and had a great time! This place is super cute and the staff was very friendly. They let us sample a few flavors before deciding what to get. It was a tough choice because everything is delicious. I would definitely recommend the ice cream! They also have plenty of seating and some tables outside as well. read more

Gelati Celesti - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

There's an ample space inside and it's clean. Flavors and taste of ice cream, so-so. Asked if they have sugar free ice cream and the lady said "no" in a tone like "what are you doing in an ice cream place"? LOL. Can't even describe the other lady's face when some of us started asking if we can try some flavors first before deciding what to get. Didn't feel welcome at all, service too stiff. read more

Gelati Celesti - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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"The Chocolate Decadence" is to die for!" Hands down my favorite ice cream spot of all time. I was beyond excited when they added a Short Pump location! Growing up eating their Ice cream since kindergarten I would have to say has always put a smile on my face! We frequented the location farther down Broad Street growing up, but now are lucky enough to be within walking distance! If you haven't been here, you're really missing out! I'm a chocolate ice cream fanatic so I'm here once every week or so! read more

The parlor is super cute and smells like waffle cone heaven when you walk in. The staff was pleasant, and the ice cream we had there was great, however the take home pints were less than desirable. They were super icy and crunchy once we got home. Not the best representation of how good this place can be. read more

Gelati Celesti - Just Ask Salted Caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best in town! I drive 30 minutes for Gelatis magical flavors! Key lime is a must try in summer! read more

Excellent ice cream! It's not your typical ice ice cream brand-it's homemade, thick consistency and very smooth. Peppermint bark was delicious! Hugs chunks of Carl chocolate chips. The Dark Dark was an expresso chip with a lot of flavor. Atmosphere is great! Lots of seating, very friendly staff, and clean. Would highly recommend and return! read more

Gelati Celesti - Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I love eating sweets, so when I heard about Gelati Celesti - I had to come check it out for myself! Gelato ice cream offers lower calories, sugar, and fat content per serving than regular ice cream. You don't have to feel guilty eating it! There was so many flavors to choose from vanilla, chocolate, dairy-free, rainbow cookies, and sorbet to name a few. I was able to sample taste if I wanted too. I ended up getting sorbet. You can pick any size: toddler (one scoop), small (two scoop) medium (3 scoop), large, and xlarge or make it a sundae as they call it and you can buy it in a pint size! I got a small size and I almost couldn't finish it and they were two big scoops! You can choose between a cup or a cone, there's an additional cost for toppings like $1. Not only do they serve ice cream, they have milkshakes, cakes, ice cream sandwiches, pies, cakes, and their own cute merchandise for sale! The wall art with different scooper of all kinds was a nice touch to the place! I will definitely be back to try out more flavors! read more

Almond amaretto all day! Best ice cream/gelato! Fantastic service too. We love coming here every time we visit Richmond!

Always the best ice cream.....frequently changes flavors Never has cinnamon ice cream I wish they would bring it back !!! Staff is always friendly and helpful...they will give you a taste of any flavor !!! read more

Hands down my favorite ice cream place!! The ice cream is handmade and tastes so amazing. The texture is thick and creamy/smooth. The flavors rotate so there is always something new to try! You can also get a cute photo op in here as well. Make sure you try the handmade waffle cones that are made fresh everyday and taste sooo good! read more

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Extraordinary ice cream spot I got try today! Got the blueberry mascarpone, mint chocolate chip, then cookie dough in a medium size and devoured it all. Loved the abundant flavor options - they had so many choices - it was difficult to choose. The texture of the ice cream is super creamy, luscious and rich all at the same time! You can tell it's homemade and made with love. I wish I lived in the area and could visit every week! Inside and outside are both cute, and Instagram perfect with several neon signs. Plenty of seating inside and more limited seating outside. I did want to also add that I used the restroom prior to leaving and it was immaculately clean. Kudos to the staff for that! read more

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The gelato here is divine! So many flavors, so many choices- but do not despair! The staff is super friendly & will gladly give you samples. Besides, you can always try the flavor you passed on during your next visit- I'm sure you'll be back! read more

Gelati Celesti is fantastic, the best in town. I had heard people talk about it but it is an experience you have to have in person! The flavors available are super varied and they all taste great - you can ask for samples before you actually decide. I really liked The Dude (espresso with fudge), Brownie Sundae, and Lavender, but my brother really loved the Just Ask (oreo swirls with peanut butter). In addition, the workers seemed very enthusiastic and willing to explain what made up each flavor! The gelato itself is very thick and creamy but it does not feel heavy at all in your stomach. The waffle cone is DELICIOUS - has flavor of its own, light and crispy, does not take away from the ice cream at all. I also really appreciated the decor inside the shop - the collected ice cream scoops are really fun to look at. Will definitely be coming back to try more flavors! read more

Gelati Celesti - Brownie Sundae + The Dude - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Line out the door good! Great gelato! Generous portions! Amazing selection! Good value for money! Fun ambiance! Lots of seating! Will definitely come back! read more

I was so disappointed when I tried gelato in Italy and soon learned to go only to a gelateria that says "homemade". I tried Nutella, espresso chip, strawberry, almond and salted caramel and they were all amazing! Whoever makes these is the artist! You are so lucky, Richmond. read more

As you can see, not often do I make many positive reviews about restaurants, and you will find this story to be similar. I went to Gelati Celeste with my family after playing some putt putt with the hopes of getting some quick service and some delicious ice cream. Unfortunately the workers decided to stop me from having this wonderful night I was hoping for. For a Saturday night the place was not as packed as I expected it to be, which might be because of the subpar employees who can't simply scoop ice cream and put it into a cup. I ordered a milkshake and directly after my little brother also ordered a milkshake. The unqualified employee was not able to scoop the ice cream and put it into a cup to blend said ice cream into a milkshake. Somehow, my little brother managed to get his milkshake before me, even though I had ordered first, and after waiting an additional 5 1/2 minutes I was given my milkshake without a single comment from the employee who apologizing for the wait. I'm very disappointed as I often visit this location and I've never had a subpar experience. I think the staff needs to take some time to learn how to work in an ice cream shop because it is not that hard to scoop ice cream. Unfortunately, I would not recommend visiting this location. read more

One of the best gelato places in Richmond! The ambiance was so trendy and they had sooooo many amazing icecream flavors all from the basics, to good combinations, social media trends, and more. I got cherry vanilla and spicy mango. I loved the spicy mango that I went back and got more! It is a little pricey but definitely worth it! But for a small, you get two scoops! read more

Gelati Celesti - Spicy Mango - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Richmond staple, can't go wrong with this place it's so good. The lines can sometimes be long depending on time/day.

Had the Just Ask (Oreo vanilla with salted peanut butter chunks) The strawberry one has real chunks and great taste Very rich and creamy ice cream. Got the small and still had trouble finishing. Toddler size cup is a good size. If you like ice cream try out this location or others around the area! read more

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Two words: JUST ASK!!!! That's the name of my personal favorite and what seems like everyone elses according to reviews! Its white chocolate ice cream with smooth silky paths of peanut butter that lead you to delicious chunks of oreo. It sounds so simple but everything about it is extraordinary. We live in Goochland and drive 30 minutes to get a quart of it. Its THAT good. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE their housemade waffle cone! You can see them making it behind the counter and that smell of the cooking waffle cone is something one can only wish to find as an air freshener. Heaven. I also have to shout out the staff here. They are extremely friendly and helpful when it comes to trying flavors. They seem excited about their work. read more

I'm not sure what I can really say about this place that hasn't already been said. Their shops (Glen Allen and Broad Street) are always clean and hygienic. They are almost always packed on weekends and some weeknights. Their ice cream is really good, and creamy rather than the airy type you'd get in store bought containers, they have a standard area of flavors, plus a few that change every so often. They are moderately priced, but not cheap. Expect to pay between 5 and 8 dollars for an average ice cream depending on size and toppings, and a tip that I recommend always giving. The workers are very kind and efficient, especially considering the massive rushes they have. Because of their popularity, you can expect the shops to be busy in the evenings, and packed to the door on weekends. The Glen Allen location recently expanded, which helped their crowds to not trample each other, but it can still get very packed. Not very dairy-free friendly. Also does not provide the calorie and ingredient information for their ice creams. Technically, I think you could contact their production company for that. Keep in mind that since the chain is only 9 stores, they are not legally required to provide calorie information. Would certainly recommend for those without strict dietary requirements. read more

Best ice cream ever. No questions asked! Cute place to sit and enjoy ice cream. I love how I can roll in here in my PJs and slippers and just sit an eat ice cream on warm summer nights. read more

Cute place!! The icecream is VERY creamy and almost kinda difficult to scoop up with your spoon- but that's when you know it's quality because they don't water their icecream down. Took a friend here & got 2 waffles cones with 2 scoops of icecream each for about $10 something. I had the Just Ask flavor (blend of white chocolate, peanut butter, & Oreo) & the Pumpkin Gingersnap which were so good! Feel free to sample as many flavors as you want, the employees are super helpful & friendly! read more

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A great place not just for the ice cream, but the staff too. Beckett was super friendly and willing to help me out when I couldn't decide what to get without making me feel rushed or annoyed. He is a great representative of Gelatic Celesti and I will be back! read more

I can't say enough about how welcoming and friendly the staff are. The product is amazing, darn it! I love the freshness of the Strawberry, which surprises me as I have other favorites first. The butter pecan is much better than Häagen-Dazs for sure. read more

The ice cream here is really good. They have lots of unique flavors. One of the employees named Isaac always makes my day. It's a very lively story place. read more

So many amazing flavors! This is by far the best Gelati I've ever had!! The quality is apparent from the first bite! We went 3 nights in a row while we were visiting in the Richmond area. The place was packed every time we showed up. Service was great, lots of friendly staff! This place is sweet! read more

If you want the scoop on cool service during the Covid crisis, drive to Gelati Celesti! We placed our order, pulled into a parking space & had our "heavenly" scoops brought to the car by an employee decked out in PPE. Safe interaction. We chose Mint chip, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate decadence and good ol' plain vanilla... mmmm, hit all the spots!! (Yes, it's a tad pricey, and much cheaper to grab a half gallon at a local grocer, but the quality is superb.) The parking lot was packed full just like their pints to go!! But even as many ice cream lovers poured in and out of this small sweet shop, the deliveries were going out swiftly and gracefully, like watching a ballet! So hooray for this angelic, bustling, business, doling out icy, creamy, divine treats and keeping RVA cool!! read more

Best ice cream anywhere, can't be beat. Great chocolate almond, my favorite is Banana read more

Beckett was the best worker. He was so kind and welcoming. He made it not just about getting ice cream but about the experience. He made me want to come back everyday. read more

A great place to get icecream with even better employees. Beckett was extremely friendly and kind, he took the time to get to know the customers with a smile on his face. Best experience I've had here thanks to him! read more

The best ice cream in town by a mile. It's a whole other level of ice cream. You don't know until you try and then you know. all other ice cream will be ruined for you. Staff is super friendly and the rotating flavors give you a reason (not that you need one) to check in often. The velvetly smooth, rich yet light, and perfect texture of their ice cream will change your standard for what ice cream should be. read more

Great ice cream, great staff. Gelati Celesti is consistently delicious and the perfect sweet treat. Most flavors rotate but the just ask is the crowd favorite for a reason. They also offer pints, quarts and pies. read more

Gelati Celesti - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is the BEST gelato EVER!!! I just love it. I'm back in town from Texas and will be sure to get some.

Yikes! We went to short pump lication and the gelato was melted. Impossible to eat. When the scooper staff has trouble getting it in the waffle cone, maybe back to freezer? Also, not sure if the stores are individually managed but the one scoop in waffle cone was ridulous. My son got two scoops and his cone was not filled either. Perhaps the cones should be smaller or the scoops larger? We have never experienced that at the other location. I must admit the waffle cones are yummy, but we also came for the gelato. Very sad and we felt kinda taken advantage of upon leaving- a little embarrassed for not being happy and yet uncomfortable to address it with staff. I was trying to broach subject when third counter person rushed us to the cash register. All in all, an icky experience. read more

Gelati Celesti - One scoop in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I thought the Dude (Kahlua, fudge in vanilla base) was the best flavor of gelato on earth, until one day, they were out of it. I was forced to try Just Ask (White Chocolate Ice Cream mixed with a magical combination of frozen peanut butter and chunks of Oreos). I think I may have died and gone to heaven. Seriously. We go here twice a week, and our bellies show it. And it is worth every calorie! Love the staff, the vibe, the flavors. Thank you, Gelati Celesti! read more

ORDER THE PANDA! Coconut ice cream with Oreos!! So glad they have a location here now that I live in Wyndham! There's plenty of seating and they are open late. I've never seen it empty and I'm glad they're doing well. The ice cream is really smooth and not overly sweet. The staff are super and will call you when your favorite special flavor returns. Like Panda. Which is back next week :D Also try: Red velvet Oreo, blueberry sorbetto, and Just Ask (white chocolate peanut butter Oreo) read more

Very fun, family-friendly business with delicious gelato dessert options. The location is adorable, flavors are delicious, and staff was extremely nice. Will be back! read more