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    Ricco Gelato

    5.0 (81 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Yurie H.

    Cute gelato place with unique flavors and fantastic quality! The interior is small and has little seating but outside has lots of bench seating. They have around 20 flavors. Hubby and I shared an earl fig and the pretzel. I loved the earl fig, had strong tea flavor with hint of fig, pretzel had a nice texture with peanut flavor. The employees were friendly, letting us try different flavors. Overall solid gelato place, would love to try other flavors my next visit!

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    A J.

    Subpar compared to Baccio di latte. Service was good but they would not allow me to drink my hot latte in a mug. They said only for affogatos. The gelato itself was not as creamy as it should be. The mango flavor tasted natural. It will do the job for little kids and teens but not real gelato lovers.

    Nancy L.

    We don't usually come to Ladera Ranch as we don't live in this area but we really enjoyed the gelato here! The place is really cutely decorated and the staff was super friendly letting us try several samples. I really liked my black sesame gelato which is a flavor you don't always find everywhere. There is ample seating inside and outside. I would come here again when I'm in the area!

    Best Affogato in OC!
    Diane D.

    More than 29 miles from where I live but so worth it for the affogato. Smooth hazelnut flavored gelato topped with espresso. Not only were the flavors delicious, the presentation is impeccable. I could not find another place in OC that can compare! Will definitely be back!

    Karen L.

    This is a cute, small, and cozy Gelato store located in a plaza where you should come if you have a craving for something sweet or just for desserts! The interior is clean and minimal designs with few tables to sit inside and outside. Parking is free and easily accessible. The shop offers a wide variety of very unique gelato flavors as well as sorbets which they alternate through. The gelato was creamy, not too sweet, and the flavors were all combined well. All the flavors that we tried were delicious! They even offer affogato with specific flavors of gelato. Ordered the following: - Melon Jasmine Tea/Tiramisu - Ferrero Rocher/Black Sesame - Hazelnut Milk Chocolate/Caramel Biscoff Cheesecake - Pistachio Affogato The Melon Jasmine Tea was paired well and the tea did not over power (this was one of our favorites! The Tiramisu was not overly sweet and tasted more of a coffee side. The Black Sesame was not over powering and definitely a go to for black sesame lovers. Hazelnut Milk Chocolate was also a favorite! While trying the Pistachio Affogato you can really taste the nuttiness of the pistachio! Definitely all the flavors we had were all very good! Also the service was excellent! Really appreciate Jay's assistance as well as providing recommendations of what to try and explaining the flavors to us. Definitely will come back and try the other flavors that were not on rotation that day. Missed out on the Matcha and Jasmine Matcha flavors!

    Chelsea V.

    There's a good variety of flavors and the space itself is nice. Overall, it's a great spot, and it was an enjoyable visit.

    Destinee M.

    If you're in Ladera Ranch and craving something sweet, Ricco Gelato is such a gem. The space is cute, clean, and perfect for a casual dessert stop after dinner or a little afternoon treat. The gelato is incredibly creamy and rich with that smooth, authentic texture you hope for. You can tell it's high quality from the first bite. I also love that they offer sherbets, which are super refreshing and fruity if you're in the mood for something lighter. And the affogato... so good. A fresh shot of espresso poured over creamy gelato is the perfect balance of bold and sweet. The warm espresso melting into the cold gelato makes every spoonful better than the last. Definitely a go-to dessert spot in Ladera Ranch. I'll absolutely be back to try more flavors!

    Timmy S.

    Superb quality gelato, reminiscent of what I've enjoyed in Italy. This incredible little gelato shop offers a large variety of unique gelato flavors as well as several sorbets. They also offer some coffees and, if you choose to combine the two, affogatos. This shop is located in a large plaza so there's plenty of free parking. The interior, while small, has a few tables if you want to enjoy your gelato indoors, plus quite a few tables outside. Being more of a "cup guy" than a "cone guy," I ordered a regular-sized cup of gelato which allows 3 small scoops. I chose tiramisu, dark chocolate hazelnut, and cheesecake caramel biscoff. It was a rainy, chilly day so I also got a hot golden caramel latte. I sat inside and savored the deliciousness. The tiramisu tasted predominantly of coffee, not bitter yet not overly sweet. The dark chocolate hazelnut tasted exactly as the name implies. My favorite was the cheesecake caramel biscoff. Again, all three flavors were discernible...so good! Each scoop was fresh, soft, and creamy. My latte was made with pretty good espresso. The taste of caramel was faint in the background, letting the espresso flavor be front and center. Cool inspirational cup too. Although it's not in my nearby neighborhood, I'm certain to be a repeat customer. I love their gelato!

    Gelato Waffle Cone
    Denise B.

    ***Hidden Gelato Gem in Ladera Ranch*** What a great gelato store located in Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch. The location is in the old Z Pizza store right next to Joe's. They have so many different flavors to choose from, I had a time trying to figure out what I wanted. I opted for the Pistachio Affogato, dine in only. It was one of the best Affogato's that I've ever had. The presentation was beautiful. My husband opted for the toffee and Ferraro Rocher gelato in a waffle cone. The service was excellent. If you are in the area and are craving some gelato I would highly recommend you stop by. Food 5+++++/5 Service 5++++/5 Ambiance 5/5

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    Victor W.

    Wow, this reminded me of Italy. The gelato itself is so thick and creamy, and the cup even comes cold to retain the texture. They were so friendly and let us try so many flavors. I mean I don't understand how this place hasn't BLOWN UP. 10/10 service and 10/10 gelato. Great interior decor and it's clean and nice.

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    Christian Vincent M.

    We usually have to go down to Laguna to get good gelato, so glad this place opened up close to us. It's not like having it Florence but pretty close if you stick to the classic flavors. The more modern ones are good and interesting

    Alana H.

    We love this new gelato spot here in Ladera. They have 32 flavor options but will have only certain flavors each day. We love that they use cleaner/healthier ingredients as well. Our family makes it a treat to come in with the kids once week. They make fresh waffle cones in house too. The service is always wonderful!

    Biscoff affagato
    Tiffany H.

    I can't stop thinking about the Biscoff cheesecake affogato. It was rich, creamy and perfectly balanced. Aside from the Biscoff cheesecake, I also liked the tiramisu. The texture of the gelato was perfect, as it did not melt too fast. Super friendly staff, loved that I got to sample a lot of flavors. Can't wait to come back.

    I didn't expect it to be THIS good. Every bite was insane  Ricco Gelato, you've got a new fan.

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    We stopped in for a little treat after a quick visit to the beach. They have so many flavors!!…read moreThis month the theme was something along the lines of "sea mythology" (think mermaids, kraken, sea witches, etc.) so they had probably around 6 flavors with clever names to fit the theme. Besides that, they had all the standard gelato flavors, plus a ton more unique ones! I was tempted to try so many of them (even though I'm that person that always just orders chocolate chip or hazelnut anyway). My daughter picked taro and the "sea witch" flavor, which was purple sweet potato and squid ink caramel. She got to sample both of them before deciding since I wasn't sure if she would like those flavors, but she did! And even though she mainly picked them because they were purple, they actually complimented each other well since they were both sweet root vegetables haha. This place offered 4 different sizes (kid, small, medium and large). Even the kid size was a bit much for my 4 year old daughter, but it's probably the right size for like a 10 year old... Naturally I helped her finish it! The gelato was delicious and I loved the uniqueness of both of these flavors! The visual aesthetic was fabulous, too. Our server was very kind and patient as my daughter decided what she wanted. We sat in the store for a few minutes as we ate before we headed back to our parking meter. There were around 4 small tables with a couple chairs each for sitting. It seems like enough since most people probably grab n go since there's so much window shopping to do in this area. In summary, we loved this gelato shop and can't wait to see what future seasonal flavors they have!

    Best gelato place in Orange County in my opinion…read more The highlight is their unique rotating flavors. I highly recommend choosing something from the rotating selection (bottom row) since it's where you'll find truly unique flavors. Where else would you have marzipan, almond, and pandan in gelato form?

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    Bacio Di Latte

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    4.5
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    8.9 mi
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    Was craving something sweet after having dinner and my friend threw out gelato and I found this…read moreplace and when we saw affogato too we had to try it Place is at the spectrum in Irvine next to the regal theater and it was busy busy It has a cozy yet European feel to it inside You can buy gelato to go in prepackaged pints as well Pricey pricey for small portions but I'll say we loved it I got 2 flavors (raspberry ricotta and pistachio) and my friend got an affogato with triple chocolate

    I love a good gelato, and this place definitely lived up to the hype! Now I understand why there's…read morealmost always a line. The shop has such a cute vibe and is the perfect spot to grab dessert after lunch or dinner , or honestly anytime you're craving something sweet. The only downside is that indoor seating is pretty limited. They do have a few tables outside, but if it's busy, you might have to enjoy your gelato while taking a little stroll. The gelato itself was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious! I do wish they had a few more sorbet flavors to choose from, but the selection they did have was still fantastic. A huge shoutout to Tobi for making our visit even better! They were so friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to explain the popular flavors and let us sample until we found the perfect one. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure customers leave happy, and that kind of service really stands out. I can already tell I'm going to become a regular because I need to come back and try all the other flavors. Thank you, Bacio Di Latte, for such a sweet experience .. I can't wait for my next visit!

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    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

    4.3
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    7.8 mi
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    I've driven past Rita's plenty of times but finally decided to stop in after a trip to Ralphs next…read moredoor, and I'm glad I did. One of Rita's signature menu items is the Gelati, which is frozen custard on top of Italian Ice. Since it was my first visit, I asked for a recommendation and the employee working that day was incredibly friendly and suggested I try the mango Italian ice with vanilla custard. At first, I enjoyed each layer on its own. The mango Italian ice was refreshing and perfect for a warm day, while the vanilla custard was rich and creamy. What impressed me about the Italian ice was that the mango flavor was well integrated into the ice, it didn't taste like ice with a bunch of overly sugary syrup thrown in. After a few bites, I mixed everything together and that combination was just as enjoyable. The location is also great. It's right on Golden Lantern and just a short walk from Dana Point Harbor, making it an easy stop before or after a stroll around the Wharf or waterfront area. On a sunny day, it's pretty much the ideal beach treat. Can't wait to return and try more flavors!

    I know Rita's is a chain and this was my first time trying this after dinner nearby - it was so…read moregood! It's so hard to find a place that can make Italian ice creamy yet smooth. I tried watermelon and the Mermaid flavor (tastes like cotton candy and something that tastes like the color pink). My husband got the recommended 5 layer with cotton candy and cherry. It was all so good especially with the custard. The custard itself is like a soft serve on steroids. I don't like things that are too sweet but this was all just right. You can get the ice by itself or together with the custard. I would recommend trying the ice flavors you would want then getting it with custard, it really elevates the ice. The person helping us was so friendly! Not a lot of shade or tables to enjoy this but luckily this was during the evening on a cool night. I imagine it wouldn't be easy to enjoy this on a hot day. Otherwise, would come back to this location!

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