OMG I would give this place 5 stars alone for the fantasy mountains of beautiful, colorful gelato when you walk in. My heart was singing and totally overwhelmed. Like how do you pick just one? But what also backed it up was the employee working there (and I came in 30 min before closing on a rainy night and she was so personable and engaging. She was focused on me and my order and not the fact that it would soon be closing time. I went with the smallest size, which was still a good size scoop of the salted macadamia y tres leches gelato. What an amazing combination of smooth and crunchy flavors and I loved the little round crisp they put on top. It tastes like an ice cream cone but wafer thin and crumbly. So glad I ditched my original plan to study at the coffee shop and went for gelato instead. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Hey, a gelato place that actually tastes like gelato! And I mean in terms of the so-unique-to-Italy, fluffier, lighter, water-based consistency that's for some reason so hard to emulate and therefore so hard to find. Loved the lemon and strawberry flavors. The non fruit flavors were a little bland to me though. Will be back to try some more read more

First time trying this place. The music was so uncomfortably loud. I should have left for that reason alone. Anyway, got the chocolate mint, my favorite flavor. It had such a medicinal taste that I threw it away. I had to get some fro-yo to wash down the taste. read more

After grabbing burgers at In-N-Out Burger, the girls wanted something sweet, so we headed to Gelatissimo located in University Center right by University of California, Irvine. The inside decorations are so cool, bright, modern, and fun, and it immediately feels like the perfect post dinner treat spot. I got the strawberry sorbet and lemon sorbet, and both were unbelievably good, super fresh and packed with real fruit flavor. What impressed me most was the service. There was only one worker handling about 15 people in line, but he stayed calm and patient the entire time. He even asked my girls if he could learn some sign language, which meant a lot to us and made the experience even sweeter. Great flavors, cool atmosphere, and genuine service, definitely a spot we'd come back to. read more

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Gelatissimo is a gelato shop that opened up at the University Town Center. They let you sample as many flavors as you want and they have a large selection to choose from. They limit the number of flavors you can get for your purchase. 1 scoop - 1 flavor ($6.75) / 2 scoops - 2 flavors ($7.95) and 3 scoops - 3 flavors ($9.95). ($7.95. - 2 scoops) - I settled on pistachio and espresso. Sadly both flavors were disappointing. None of the gelatos are tried here were rich and creamy like some of the better gelato shops in the area or in Italy. The pistachio flavor had a weird taste to it as well. The espresso was extremely weak. Overall I wasn't impressed with the quality of gelato here. They limit 1 flavor per scoop here. The waffle cookie served with the gelato was soft and seemed stale. read more

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I didn't really care for the taste or the price of the gelato here, but I appreciated the friendly and patient nature of the server. There was no line at the store when I arrived. The server was willing to let me try different ice cream flavors to help me choose. I settled with the pandan coconut flavor. The ice cream itself was rather salty, grassy, and sweet tasting. Not something I was expecting. The smallest one scoop cup is about $8. But at least there is no line, the store is clean, and the service is friendly. There are also seatings and tables right outside the store as well. Parking is free, and Amex is accepted. I wouldn't mind returning if I am back in the area for whatever reasons. read more

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My wife and I stopped here for gelato after dinner and had a little trouble deciding when all the choices looked so great. We opted for the chocolate mint and the boysenberry swirl. The gelato tasted as good as it looked: creamy, indulgent, rich flavors. Just what great gelato should be. The woman behind the counter who served us was friendly and helpful and put two big scoops into what is a small-looking cup. The ambiance is a pleasant, well-lit, colorful ice cream shop. It was a really nice dessert stop. read more

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Wonderful flavor selection. The gelato is superb and you get a bonus cookie. Tops in the OC. read more

Gelatissimo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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I love gelato and was excited to try Gelatissimo. Gelato is always going to be more expensive than ice cream, so I was not surprised by the pricing of $6.75 for a single scoop.The shop is very cute and the flavors looked appealing. Customer service was great and I was offered to try as many flavors as I wanted. I didn't want to be obnoxious, so I tried one flavor, pistachio, and was underwhelmed. However, I didn't let that deter me and ordered a double scoop ($7.95) of flavors that I considered sure things. The wafer cookie on top was a nice touch. The hazelnut was decent, although somewhat lacking compared to the one at Bacio di Latte. The Wicked Double Chocolate Brownie was not good. I don't know if I got an off batch but it lacked a chocolaty flavor and the brownie pieces were hard and did not taste like a brownie. Neither my daughter nor I wanted to eat it and I wound up throwing the rest in the trash. If you go here, DEFINITELY sample the flavors first before ordering. Me, I'm going to stick to Bacio di Latte or Gelato Paradiso for my gelato fix. read more

Gelatissimo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

What a great addition to UTC! Friendly service and they've got a bunch of unique flavors of gelato, and mark special flavors on their display as well. They also sell some drinks and other things too - nice variety. My son chose a duo of Pistachio and Cotton Candy, which I found questionable at first. But they were very good! I liked the pistachio more, he preferred the cotton candy, which made sharing a breeze. The texture was silky smooth, and the wafer on top was great to scoop and add a bit of crunchy texture to the gelato. It does melt a little quickly, so be sure to eat anything that's hanging over the cup/cone first! read more

Gelatissimo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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New ice cream shop at University Town Center !!!! The service was super helpful as they let you try as many flavors as you want which I definitely recommend because the flavors are somewhat of a hit or miss. - caramel macadamia and cookie crumble: 8.6/10. These flavors are so yummy and pair so well together !!!! - ube and ferrero rocher: 4/10. The ube flavor was lacking and had a weird taste. Same with the ferrero rocher. There was a strange after taste. - pistachio: 5.5/10. Usually gelato places do pistachio rlly well, and this place advertise pistachio to be their best flavor, but this one lacked the deep richness and creaminess pistachio gelato normally has. This shop has so many flavors to choose from, so definitely try before committing to a flavor because some are definitely better than others. read more

Gelatissimo - pistachio, caramel macadamia nut, cookie crumble, ube, ferrero roche, chocolate covered strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a cozy new place. The staff is very friendly and takes time to explain the flavors and make recommendations. I got small cup of salted macadamia dulce de leche and cookies and cream. Each order is punctuated with a cute waffle cookie. Salted Macadamia Dulce de Leche- The dulce de leche base is rich and creamy, the core flavor really pushes through. The macadamia adds a nice layer of texture and complements the caramely flavor pretty well. Cookies and Cream- The cookie is definitely dominant in this one. You get that oreo-y goodness with enough pieces to give that crunchy layer we have come to love from this classic flavor. Great place for gelato! read more

Gelatissimo - Cookies and cream and salted macadamia dulce de leche - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

We came on a Saturday around 8PM and there weren't too many customers at the time, but I will say it is a small, but cute shop. They had over a dozen flavors but once people came, it did feel a bit difficult to order or try more flavors. We decided to get strawberry sorbet and the ube gelato. I loved the ube flavor at first but it did get tiring after a while because of its richness. The strawberry sorbet however felt refreshing and was really tasty! The portions are very small and especially high for its price, but it does seem an adequate amount for the sweetness level. I did enjoy the Belgian waffle cookie ! read more

Gelatissimo - Left: strawberry sorbet Right: Ube gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

After trying the Newport location we came here, the quality was great and consistent. The employee told us that many of their sorbets and the vanilla bean icecream is dog-friendly and our four legged puppy loved it. I particularly love the ube, hazelnut, and strawberry cheesecake flavor. They have a less sweet dark chocolate which is a great healthier option. read more

Gelatissimo - Ube - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was great tonight. We enjoyed our gelatos. The stratcialtella was good and the mint was super minty. We want to try all the flavors! read more

Gelatissimo - Straciatella - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

So excited to finally have an gelato place in the UTC complex! We have been following their instagram and checking the storefront often up until their opening last week, and have already been back twice to keep trying their new flavors. The flavor variety is by far their strongest attribute- you can find whatever type of sweet palate you are craving, and they are amazing with letting you sample whatever you need. I love their decorations and theme - it gives such a modern, fun, bright character, and they live up to that with how sweet their workers have all been. We haven't yet had a long wait, and they do seem to get through customers relatively fast, though that might change as we get closer to the summer months. I love how all their flavors clearly have such fresh ingredients- their nutty flavors have actual nuts which makes for not only authentic flavor, and a really nice texture- and all the little flavor mix-ins make them really special. There is a good variety in which flavors are sweeter or a bit more subtle, and though they cycle through many of their flavors, they also always seem to have the most important gelato basics - like Stracciatella, pistachio, and the fruit-based ones. But they definitely go well beyond basic, which can be fun if you are feeling like something richer, or more complex. I really cannot wait to keep trying as they offer more flavors, and can guarantee I will be back!! read more

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New gelato spot in OC that opened a few days ago and is located next to Tenori and Tender Greens! I'm so glad that this place is the newest addition to the UTC plaza since there are not many gelato places that I know of especially one that originated from Australia, so I'm able to have a sweet treat that is so close me! I came on a Tuesday around 2pm and there was no other people when I went so I could take the time to look into their flavors. This place doesn't have seating inside and only has one table outside, so it's mostly a grab and go spot. They have so many different options, from sorbets to the traditional vanilla or salted caramel, so I got quite indecisive since I wanted to try most of them. Thankfully, the staff member who helped me directly asked me if I wanted to try any flavor as a sample, which I tried the choc honeycomb and boysenberry swirl. I ended up getting the boysenberry swirl. I saw that the boysenberry swirl has won an award before, and I can definitely see why! It was creamy and I liked the berry flavor, it wasn't tart at all and was the right amount of sweetness for me. You can also choose if you want to add the cookie that comes on top, which I did add, it was a cute addition and I like how the cookie is on the thin side which paired well with the gelato. I finished this scoop pretty quickly even though the weather was a bit cold haha. Overall, while definitely on the more expensive side for gelato ($7 for basically one single scoop and the cup was pretty small but at least they were generous in filling it up to the top), I do highly recommend trying it out. It does make sense as they make their gelatos fresh in-store and it tastes good. I will come back again with friends and I do want to try one of the sorbets next time! read more

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I'll give them props to their customer service and vibrancy of the store! There was a misunderstanding on the scoops but the staff was nice enough to fix it even though she didn't need to! Loved the banana flavor I got but felt like the cheesecake flavor was awfully artificial. I think their fruit flavors are a better option! read more

Gelatissimo - IG AND TIKTOK: vannieexplores - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

service is friendly and the vibes are good, but the chocolate honeycomb gelato was the most insanely good gelato I've ever had. It's like butterscotchy but also has a caramelized depth of flavor, studded with dark chocolate. Very very delicious. The chocolate mint was still good, but that chocolate honeycomb was something special. read more

always happy to see new dessert/ice cream shops open in irvine, especially at UTC! came here for a late night sweet treat with my girlie and it was so yummy! the place is kind of small so no inside seating, just outside. the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming and allowed us to sample all their different and unique flavors!! some of their flavors are kind of hit or miss, but also taste is subjective! the flavors we ordered are super delicious! the employee who helped us (i forgot your name i'm so sorry but i will always remember your kindness T-T) was amazing!! i saw that there was pandan coconut as one of the seasonal flavors and she let us sample it and even gave me a scoop even though it wasn't out on display!!! will definitely recommend this place to any fellow uci students or if you're in the area looking to satisfy a sweet treat craving!! read more

Gelatissimo - pandan coconut + honeycomb chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Love a good gelato place with a variety of classic gelato flavors and new ones. For me, I love the nutella, hazelnut or pistachio flavors when it comes to them so I tend to stick to them specially if it's my first time trying a place out. This is located at the University Center across from UCI. It's a nice little shop with a good selection of sorbets and gelato. I got the double scoop with Nutella and Pistachio and I absolutely enjoyed it! The creaminess and the bold flavors are what I look for with gelato and I got a good balance of them both with the flavors here. There's a lot of seating in the community area and parking can be full but if you drive around you'll find lots of 1hr or 2hr parking spots. read more

Gelatissimo - Double Scoop- Nutella and Pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Cute little shop with a ton of flavors. You can of course sample before you decide on a flavor. I got a double scoop and was able to do 2 flavors :) came with a cute little wafer that went well with the Gelato. read more

Gelatissimo - Passionfruit and dragonfruit/lychee flavors! (vegan) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Cute little gelato spot at UTC. They have fun flavors but I did find them a tad too artificially sweet? The waffle cones are good though. Service was quick to get through the line. read more

I took my aunt here for her birthday at her request. She chose the New York cheesecake and something else that I forget. I had the cookie dough and the hazelnut. Both were exceptionally flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My only compliant was that they did not have waffle bowls, and they had run out of caramel sauce, and the Nutella and fudge toppings that I had requested were very skimpy. However, that would not stop me from going back, I hope I get a chance to be in that area again. It's a very charming little spot with fun restaurants and a nice chill vibe. read more

Gelatissimo - New York and cheesecake and another flavor I forget on right, and cookie dough and hazelnut on left. Super tasty. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Excited for a gelato place to open up at UTC! Cute decoration! I would just say that the chocolate flavor tasted more "real" than the pistachio flavor. read more

Gelatissimo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Tried Gelatissimo for the first time and was really impressed by the green apple flavor. It was tart, refreshing, and not overly sweet, which made it a perfect choice on a warm day. The texture of the gelato was super smooth and creamy, with a nice natural fruit flavor that didn't taste artificial. The staff behind the counter were friendly and patient while I sampled a couple of flavors before deciding. They seemed genuinely happy to help, which added to the overall experience and welcomed mu group in. The shop itself has a modern, bright look with a few spots to sit and enjoy your treat. It's not huge inside, but it felt welcoming and clean. A nice stop if you're in the area and looking for something light and flavorful and close to the Irvine campus. read more

Gelatissimo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Was in the area looking for a new dessert place to try and decided to stop by. The service was prompt, shop was well lit and clean. I like that there was a lot of options to choose from and each option looks pretty good as well however the gelato wasn't as good as we've hoped. We sample some flavors ranging from ube to the dragon fruit lychee but none tasted right. They all tasted artificial. We finally decided to go with the chunky NY cheesecake and coconut, which was ok. If you're going to this place and contemplating which flavors to choose, I recommend sticking with the milk based gelato and not the sorbet flavors since those are made more artificially. Overall I think I prefer the taste at Bacio di Latte by Fashion Island or other gelato shops better. read more

Gelatissimo - Chunky NY cheesecake & coconut double scoops for $8+tax - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Such a cute, cozy, and colorful store! Conveniently tucked in UTC, I stopped by here to satisfy my gelato cravings. Pistachio was the number one flavor and I love pistachio so I got a single scoop in a small cup. It was tasty ... but I think I've had better at Bacio di Latte. I didn't get that waffle chip I saw in the other photos on Yelp, not sure if I had to ask for it or not, but I'll be back to try their other flavors though. The store was small and there is only seating outside. Shout out to the team for their customer service and kindness! read more

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So happy to have a gelato place in the UTC! Gelatissimo makes their gelato in house daily- just the way it should be! The vanilla bean flavor is so delightful, soft and creamy. The mango and raspberry sorbets were pure fruit goodness. They use real fruit! When it melted it tasted like a smoothie. Clean facility and friendly service from Ethan. They give free samples too! I wish the topping options were more clear. I thought the cups would have a cone circle (based on previous Yelp pictures) but it doesn't come with gelato in a cup. Topping options weren't clear- my only complaint! read more

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Honestly I was excited to try this just cause I've been on the hunt for the best gelato, but every flavor just seemed artificial tasting to me. They were too sugary in a bad way. Not sure if I'll return. It was edible but if I'm gonna put sugar in my body it better be really good. You're way better off driving an extra 10 mins to Bacio di Latte in Fashion Island or wait for Venchi to open in South Coast Plaza. Those two are top tier for gelato. read more

I came here to cool off after a day filled with appts and visiting the sandwich shop next door Le Diplomat. After seeing yelp reviews, I knew I had to stop by. Soo glad i did. Gelatissimo is located in the town center near UCI , across the street , next to trader joes, peets coffee, and target. IYKYK. There is plenty of parking and you have to walk a little to find it. It's a small shop filled with yummy deliciousness. I was intrigued by the patron in front of me and what she ordered, so I decided to order the triple scooped cone with Chocolate dipped cone ( added nuts) and it was awesome! Hazelnut, pistachio, Coconut , OH MY! It was soo hot outside my gelato started melting and i had to ask for a cup. The flavors were very good, fresh, and my tastebuds were happy. It's not the same as gelato Paradiso, but it's still good. I spend $12.86 and don't regret it. The pictures speak for themselves. Next time, im want to try their other flavors. read more

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What a diamond in the rough to find. The Gelato brings me back to being in Sydney Australia tasting Gelato for the first time. The Gelato is made fresh everyday and the menu changes daily as well. If you are dairy intolerant no worries, they have wonderful sorbets as well. Even the pickiest can find a flavor to enjoy. Make sure to stop by as the Hot Summer nights will be upon us. read more

Gelatissimo - Sarah and Deb enjoying friendship and gelato! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing! Went with friends at uci. The pistachio here is flavorful but sweeter if compared to Anita in Sydney or Messina's nuttier, richer taste. But still good enough for a UTC store. Very healthy and tons of flavors. I tried Ube, cheesecake and pistachio all amazing. Recommend. Looking forward to try some low calorie refreshing sorbet with my girls! Passion fruit and citrus all give me California vibes. My other friend said that he will buy me ice cream once Gelatissimo opened. He hasn't. I guess he missed out. read more

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Quality of the ice cream is ok but they could give you a bit more for the price. Nonetheless, convenient location if you're in the mood for gelato near UCI. read more

New gelato shop in the UTC, perfect for after dinner. Unlimited samples and flavors. I got the banana dipped in chocolate and it was a 10/10. I will be coming back. read more

Gelatissimo - Chocolate dipped banana - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Pricey but worth it. Very smooth and flavorful, plus super unique options, especially the sorbets. We got the dragon fruit lychee sorbet scoop and a mango scoop and both were yummy! The girl behind the counter was friendly and helpful. Cute spot! read more

Gelatissimo - Mango/dragon fruit lychee sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Tasted good but for 6 dollars you think you'd get more than a bite of gelato. Worst proportions ever, taste the same as cheaper ice cream shops. read more

Gelato : I had the cookies and creme gelato on a chocolate dipped sugar cone. Yummy Service : good, professional Ambiance : loved it. Cute, luxe, clean read more

The service and selection was fantastic. Everything was delicious Great find & a must try! read more

I decided to try out this gelato place after hearing it's rated #1 gelato in America. So they had a lot of fruit flavors (the boisenberry was good) and the other half were cookie and chocolate flavors (just sweets). The staff were helpful and patient with me trying all the flavors. I settled for the brownie flavor since I love my chocolate. It was really good but I wouldn't say it's the BEST gelato I've ever had. It's nice to have a small spot in UCI town center though. Perfect for after study treats! They also had the flavors getting prepared for the next day which sounded AMAZING read more

Gelatissimo - Brownie flavored - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California