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    3.6 (75 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Food and gelato menu
    James A.

    Located in the uptown region of Houston, Rocambolesc serves excellent gelato, drinks, and snacks. It allows unlimited choice of toppings that you would find in a frozen yogurt shop, except it is not charged by weight. First time ever going to a gelato shop that does this...we loved it. This is the only Rocambolesc (meaning extraordinary and unlikely in Spanish) gelato shop in the U.S. with six other locations found around Spain. It is owned by Jordi Roca, a 3 star Michelin pastry chef, and his wife, Ale Rivas. They have a very playful and informative web site that I browsed after my visit. It is located in a series of upscale shops, surrounded by a large parking lot. It is a typical ice cream shoppe process, where you get in line to order and pay. You then walk to the other side of the counter, where the servers will prescoop the gelato for you and then ask you what toppings you want. I got a small mango & passion fruit ($6.95) and my nephew got a large strawberry & lime ($9.95). He let me taste his and it was refreshing, neither flavor was overpowering. I was happy to see that they had popping boba available so got both flavors (strawberry and mango) of that , and then added some whole fresh berries (raz and blue). They also have cake and fudge chunks. It's all done by the server and they do a nice job of layering. The result is a work of art that tasted so good, especially if you like different flavors of fruit. Obviously, the amount of toppings is limited to what will 'safely' fit on top of the gelato. It's one of the few times where I finished the whole thing straightaway, with the proportions being just right to make every bite be exactly what I wanted. Definitely a place to go for dessert after eating at the many restaurants using the same large parking lot, or even coming just for it, if you have an ice cream lover in your party looking for a unique experience.

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    Juncel A.

    My wife was super thrilled to try this place and we finally had the chance to do so today. It's in Uptown Park which is a nice area. There's plenty of parking, and there's other shops and food places to go to which makes this place a good after meal treat. I didn't know much about this place, but I was surprised to find out it's not a regular gelato place. I was expecting to get a basic pistachio gelato, but they unfortunately don't have it. They have soft serve gelato, which I've never had before - but still no pistachio though. I got the chocolate soft serve which happens to be the most popular flavor according to the nice guy that helped us. It also comes with unlimited toppings. I'm pretty indecisive so I let them pick the toppings for me. Now it might just be because I was expecting a traditional gelato, but I wasn't a fan of it. I actually wasn't able to finish my small cup. Another thing we didn't like was the steep price. For the price you'll pay you can get a better tasting treat at Van Leeuwen in the same plaza. The place is super cute, and the workers there are super nice. They are a chain from Spain by a Michelin star chef. With that being said, we probably won't be returning.

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    Rachel J.

    Ever since Pinkberry closed I've been trying to find a new frozen yogurt place. This hit the spot. The yogurt is very good flavor and loved the unlimited toppings. I did dock a star off because the price is a little much but would come back.

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    Jane B.

    It was a cute little shop and the perfect location for an after dinner treat. They have little tables outside that you can sit and enjoy the view. They also have inside tables. You can sample the flavors and once you pick your gelato, the toppings are as many as you want no additional charge. I went for the tart yogurt bc it's a difficult thing to find in the city these days. ‍ To me it wasn't very tart at all and had a full almost cheesecake type flavor. It felt heavy and more like ice cream to me. So, it depends on what you're looking for. I definitely recommend the small size bc it's oddly very filling. Staff was helpful, friendly and didn't rush you. Cool little place to check out, probably

    Ahmad I.

    Went to Rocambolsec w my son and we LOVED the gelato. I got the blood orange which was delicious and my son got chocolate with two kinds of butter cookie topping. Both were really good. Also love that they have a program where they hire differently abled young adults. Great work. Great place for gelato!

    Nhi N.

    Yummm!! Small and quaint place! Very refreshing! Was able to try different flavors before deciding...very friendly staff

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    Patty C.

    We were seeking a dessert place after having dinner in Uptown Park, and while making our way to Van Leeuwen's, my dining partner pointed this place out as a dessert option instead. I had never heard of it before, but I'm always up for a new dessert place! I was a bit skeptical walking in. I wasn't aware they offered "soft serve gelato" which I had never heard of. The prices were pretty steep, and there were only six flavor options. I went ahead and sampled the strawberry and mango sorbets, and the yogurt. The mango was very nice, but that yogurt was surprisingly awesome! I was informed that it was made with goat milk, which gave it that unique tasty flavor. Each order choice of three toppings with your order, so I went with the melted chocolate with crispy rice, popping boba, and purple marshmallow. My friend ordered the chocolate and peanut butter mix swirl and thoroughly enjoyed his. We both went for the medium size which was $8.25 apiece before taxes and still rather small. I enjoyed it to the last bite. Texture wise it just tasted like soft served ice cream, but it was still delicious. Also offered here are small popsicles, waffles, cakes, toast, chocolates, and other delectables, so there's something for everyone. Outside on the patio there's two cute swings for that perfect Instagram photo as well as more seating. Apparently the owner was featured on a Netflix food show, but I hadn't seen it. Overall nice place if you're willing to spend a little more for a tasty product.

    Cynthia M.

    Pretty good but expensive compared to other places. There were only 6 flavor options, and they do soft serve gelato, which I've never seen before. You can get a bunch of toppings as well.

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    Julianne D.

    This is a small gelato place tucked in the Highland Village area. Parking was easy this evening, assuming since it's Sunday evening, but shocking since it's the eve of the beginning of Spring Break. When we entered, we noticed a handful of families seated and eating their gelato. The ordering seems a bit backwards as you pay first and then they make your order - in other places, you pick your gelato/ice cream along with toppings and THEN pay. This establishment is a bit pricey coming in at over $6 a pop - just for a small gelato. As you select larger sizes, the price increases. I ordered the vanilla gelato with baked apple (pictured). While it tasted good, I don't feel as though it was worth the steep cost. What I do commend them doing is hiring those with disabilities. That is amazing! While it does take a bit longer to order and checkout, it is commendable that they're giving these young adults the experience!

    Thuy P.

    Stumbling into this place when I got out of Etoile restaurant next door to it. Surprisingly their gelato is good and I'm not a fan of gelato. Price range is very reasonable compare to an uptown place. They have some cute "popsicle" ice cream with different shape.

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    Christine L.

    Cute and quirky gelateria - two flavors without milk product today, strawberry and violet. Staff person helpful and so many toppings to choose from! We loved the marshmallow, crispy raspberry, and green crispy white chocolate the most. One friend was able to get a mixed swirl of the gelato. The gelato has a nice, smooth texture - almost like frozen yogurt - and it also tasted light and not too sweet. Our group of 7 just loved the atmosphere and ample indoor and outdoor seating. Restroom also spotless. Highly recommended for dessert!! It was $45 pre tip for 7 people today. Inside Uptown Park, plenty free parking and valet is also available.

    Strawberry Gelato w/ Strawberry Pearls and Strawberry Jelly
    Justin T.

    We stopped by here for a sweet treat after a meal next door. The store itself is cute and they sell fun items to go. I am used to gelato being displayed and scooped to serve, but this was a soft serve kind of place. First for me. The staff kind of just stood there as we perused the menu. No pleasantries were exchanged or help offered, they just stared blankly at us. I decided on the strawberry gelato and wanted a few toppings. If I did not take a closer look at the menu, I would never have known they offer three toppings at no extra charge. Some of the toppings were new to me and I asked about them, and they employee basically did not know either and gave very vague answers just to appease me. What I did get was tasty and refreshing on that summer day. Would I come back? Eh, only if someone really wanted to come here and I did not have a choice. Way to many other places in town to satisfy this sweet tooth.

    Esther R.

    They get a 10/10 in presentation. Location is very cute and they have lots of toppings options. The kids enjoyed their ice cream but I didn't . It didn't tasted like gelato to me . It was more of a soft serve ice cream. Being our first time there we had high expectations. Service was meh, the guy seemed annoyed by the questions asked . A bit pricey IMO.

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    The gelato was very creamy and great. The service was excellent. Enjoyed the outside seating experience.

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    4.3(580 reviews)
    0.9 miHighland Village, Galleria/Uptown
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    25.4 miClear Lake

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    The Gelato Spot is right next to and also accessible directly from Hyde Park. We decided we needed…read moregelato while we were eating our pizza. According to a sign in the store, the gelato is made in house, which is cool. There were lots of unique flavors and I should have taken a picture of the case, but alas I did not. They offered samples and Mark sampled the Lemon Pie (or a similar name) and loved it. He ordered two scoops - one lemon and one coffee. I tried both and WOW, the lemon was fantastic! I ordered one scoop of Tiramisu, which included alcohol. I almost passed on it because we don't drink, but I figured it couldn't be any stronger than 'near beer'. I'm glad I got the Tiramisu. It was delicious. I would never suspect there was alcohol in it. Because we would be heading home after, we decided to have a seat and eat it in the shop, which is very clean and cute. There are three two-seat tables in the shop (it's small), so be aware. There are a few tables out front. There's nothing not to like here. I want to try every flavor! It was absolutely delicious!

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    4.3(178 reviews)
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    Dear Customer We have made the difficult decision to shut…read moredown and relocate our Rita's Italian Ice of Houston: Heights location. Our last day of operation at our White Oak location will be Sunday, September 21st Please note this was strictly a business decision - we have decided not to renew our lease due to high rent and the limited parking available to our customers. This decision has not come lightly: we are actively looking for a new location in the Greater Heights and surrounding areas. We also have a food truck/trailer that we are looking for a permanent home for. Should you know of any locations that could be a fit for either a new store or a home for our trailer, please reach out to us! We'd love the opportunity to return to the community. Rest assured our other stores (details below) are thriving and we encourage you to visit them! With that, all our mobile/pop-up and catering options are still fully available. In fact, we have been running all our catering and pop-up events from our Meyerland location for 5 months now due to ease of logistics, and all has been smooth! We appreciate your support and will truly miss our neighbors. We hope to continue partnering with you in any way we can. We hope to see familiar faces up until our last day! tacations. Meyerland 5429A S. Braeswood Biva Houston, TX 77090 832-915-1507 https://www.ntasice.com/location/nitas-oi-houston-meyerland-tx/ Katy 24818 Morton Ranch Rd Suite 600 Katy, TX 77493 346-344-2331 https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-ol-katy-park-tx Cinco Ranch (Coming Fall 2025t) 9910 Gaston Road Suite 180a Katy, TX 77494 sincerely. Rita's Management Ritasothouston@gmail.com 281-630-7938 ERIN SCHWARTZ SALAS EXECUTIVE MANAGER Ritas

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