Best Gelato outside of Italy for sure!! All the ingredients are fresh and natural! Met the owner and he knows all things Gelato! Are it so fast I didn't get a pic. Got stracciatella chocolate chip and mint and it was fantastic. My husband got affogato with salado caramel gelato and it was to die for! Cute little quaint place with indoor and outdoor seating in the shade. Will definitely be back when we drive to Austin again b read more

This place is a GEM!!! A smaller room with a lot of charm and personality. We got a chance to speak to the very kind owner and learn about the history of his business and the clean ingredients they use, as well as their ice cream making process. I ordered Lemon and Blueberry Sorbetti....100/10. Next time, I will try their Affogato and then Tiramisu Gelati. Thank you so much for existing. I 1000000% recommend coming here and taking a walk around town/creek. read more

Vecchio Pallino - I forgot to take a photo of our treats because we annihilated it, but their kid seating is photo worthy! So chic and adorable. - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

Nice place, good gelato. Service was what nightmares are made from. Man behind the counter was rude to another customer. Said "where do you think you're going" when she headed towards the restroom. Denied her use of the restroom because "I'm the only here right now ". What ever that means. Did I mention she was Hispanic. Denying use of a restroom, what is this, 1960s Mississippi ? read more

Do not pass this place up! Made with clean ingredients, super friendly staff! Soooo good! 10-10 easy!! read more

The gelato here is special, the best I have had and that is after I lived in Italy for 5 months. Met the owner as well who takes such pride in his process and ingredients. There are also lots of fun interactive things for the kids including bells and horns. read more

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All natural ingredients! That's their focus and emphasis. This parlour was on my list as a "must-have" before leaving the Lone Star State. It was definitely worth the approximately 30-minute drive a some traffic. They call it True Lav My palette's favorite flavor is their honey lavender. While I got a medium size with three scoops, the distinguishable flavors make you truly appreciate artisanal creativity. Inside you'll feel a comfy vibe with a few tables for coziness, including a table for babies only - too cute. The piano displayed adds to the traditional feel of an old town in Italy. We received excellent warm service. You can tell the pride taken in their organic ingredients. There was a lesson or two as well when we discussed the contents. Great gelati! In addition to gelati, try pairing it with some coffee. Ring the bell on your way out if you loved your serving of real Italian gelati. read more

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We felt so lucky to have been patrons of this sweet gelato shop. Organic, homemade and deliciously fresh gelato served up quickly by the sweetest people. They gladly offered us samples and included a free tiny cup serving for our toddler. The stracciatella was our favorite, it's like vanilla with pieces of chocolate that she says is stretched so it's very thin and not overwhelming. Inside boasts the cutest decor and they had the Italian music playing in the background. We can't wait to go back! read more

Vecchio Pallino - Menu - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

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The owner is the real deal and his gelato recipe is straight form the old country. Great selection and great flavor. The shop is quaint and the porch seating overlooking Main Street Salado is very relaxing. read more

EXCELLENT!! We stopped by on a Sunday drive to nowhere and my husband got lemon sorbetti and cantaloupe gelato. Y'all, this is real fruit. So fun and super tasty. The small is not small at all. Enough for two people to share. read more

Vecchio Pallino - Lemon sorbetti and cantaloupe gelato. - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

The gelato was delish. Definitely going back. The service is great The atmosphere is very relaxing and the decor is great. I highly recommend this place while in the area for coffee or all natural gelato. read more

The Gelato is perfect, the flavors are fresh and the consistency is deliciously creamy. The shop is adorable; small and thoughtfully decorated. The owner is welcoming, passionate about his product. Definitely must stop when in Salado! read more

What an amazing gelato/sorbet shop in a cute small town. The owner was willing to talk about his process for making the all-natural gelato and sorbet. It was very difficult to choose which flavors to order. He gave samples and recommendations. If you enjoy gelato, this is the place to go. I will be back soon. Be aware it's only open on the weekend (Fri-Sun), so plan to stop in Salado for some great gelato! read more

Such an awesome spot! Delicious and very friendly owner. All the flavors are organic and very high quality. Only open on weekends! read more

Vecchio Pallino - Pistachio, espresso, and other gelato flavors - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

Truly wonderful and not to be missed. My boyfriend was full from lunch and opted out of dessert. I got dessert alone. Guess who ended up eating half of my gelato because it was just that good? I combined the peach cheesecake gelato with the pineapple mint sorbet (I'm a heretic, I know). They were both fantastic, in different ways. The peach cheesecake gelato was super creamy with real chunks of peach. The pineapple mint sorbet was light and refreshing, allowing both flavors to come through with just the right intensity. The service was excellent as well. It was staffed by young kids who in my experience, often tend to be somewhat detached. Not these two. These employees were super friendly and helpful. They welcomed me and introduced me to their business, offering recommendations and suggestions. Top notch. read more

May 2024, first time here and I'm glad I stopped by. The owner was pleasant and fun. He schooled you about their product and love their concept. Everything are made from scratch and you can truly taste the ingredients. I tried tru lavender and lemon crema. I'll definitely go back and try the other flavors. read more

Vecchio Pallino - Ice cream tru lavender and lemon crema - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

This place is truly something special! The gelato is the best I have ever tasted and being Italian, I have a particular love for gelato. The owner is delightful, a truly unique and kind soul, who patiently explains to children and adults alike how he makes his unique flavors and how gelato is different from ice cream. Everything about this place is amazing and I will stop in every opportunity I have. read more

The Ice cream was delicious. The staff we very kind and shared information about the ice cream that was interesting. They place is very warm and decorated for all ages. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone in the area looking for great gelato and a lesson about the making of it! read more

Vecchio Pallino - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

Cut to the chase. Better than Rome, Venice and Naples. Don't miss this place. Each flavor stood out strongly and sugar content was subdued. read more

This has got to be...hands down...one of the most amazing little spots I've ever visited in Salado! The ambiance is absolute perfection and the gelato.. exceeds the thought of perfection. Super sweet owners with a tangible passion for what they do (to create a memorable moment for every person that walks into their shop and organic top notch frozen treats). I went with a friend and ordered the medium (which means 3 scoops!). I elected the trio of perfection (not the real name - but it should be!) One scoop of Salted Carmel, one scoop of Espresso, and one scoop of Dark Chocolate (my fave!). They offer free samples of every flavor... they even encourage it! They care so much about the customer..I will definitely be returning again. They're only open on weekends so be mindful of their hours. read more

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Sweet gelato shop! We tried a couple flavors each and all were delicious. The gelato and sorbettini were amazing. The owner was serving and he gave us a quick course in fresh gelato. We had espresso, dark chocolate, strawberry, chocolate chip, lemon, blueberry. All amazing and we will return! read more

#HowUDoin WoW Legit Italian Gelato Homemade in the Texas Town named Salado, Uncle Eddie Eats cherishes road trips with Parmigiana and this is the reason why. You get in a car travel down the highway and have beautiful opportunities to meet incredible people doing incredible things. It's all about listening to their story, hearing their passion as they share why they care so much about what they do and how they do it. Please go visit Mauro, Owner of Vecchio Pallino on 106 Main Street in Salado,Texas. He will share with you each detail of his incredible process using real ingredients to make each delicious flavor made in his shop, BTW, I ordered The Flight, 6 fantastic opportunities to discover your favorite or like me you just can't decide so GET UM ALL Then ask Mauro to make you the very best espresso from one of the beautiful machines I've ever seen. BTW, if he isn't available Thomas his trusted assistant is by far one of the most incredible young gentlemen we've ever met and is most definitely up for the task on educating you on the entire process Now get in car and start your road-trip and find your way to saying #thatsdelicious #UncleEddieEats #gratitude #everythingmatters read more

Vecchio Pallino - Uncle Eddie Eats with Owner Mauro, Assistant Thomas - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

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Amazing place! Owner is so sweet please come to this place for amazing authentic gelato

This is the best authentic Italian gelato you will find in all of Texas. The owners, from Italy, pour their heart and soul into their homemade recipes and rotating flavors. Such a charming place to stop for a sweet treat and espresso. They are only open a few days of the week because the other days are spent making the gelato from scratch! If it's your first time going in, you will get to learn all about how it is made! Every flavor is outstanding! Getting a craving just writing this! Nice outdoor and indoor seating too. read more

Delicious, authentic gelato. My husband got an affogato and I got a few flavors of gelatti. The gentleman owner is the sweetest and really made the experience great! Could talk to him all day read more

What an amazing place! Good clean delicious gelato that is free of hormones, fructose, chemicals, additives and used with real A2 milk! This was the best tasting gelato I have ever had! The owners were so personable and made each customer feel welcome! I will stopping by anytime I am headed through town! Highly recommend! read more

Vecchio Pallino - The most delicious Gelato you will ever have! - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

Do I recommend this place? I absolutely do! My husband and I decided to get some ice cream after running some errands but the closest place ended up being Vecchio Pallino. I am so glad we didn't settle for ice cream! First about the owner, Mauro The kindness he showed and passion about how he and his wife create some of the best gelato you will ever have is astounding. I usually never get a large but his description compelled me to. I had 4 flavors: hazelnut, dark chocolate, banana cream and the pecan praline. Absolutely delicious!! There are so many more to choose from to include flavors of sorbet. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Best ice-cream in the world!!! I didn't get a picture of it because we all ate it so fast. But I recommend savoring each bite! So delicious! And the owners and staff are above and beyond nice. read more

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If you are driving by Salado on I-35, this is the perfect easy stop for gelato / sorbet. What a great local business, with homemade, organic, and natural ingredients (no artificial food dyes, so finally safe ice cream for my nephew!) The interior of the store and the owner are so charming - you step inside and it's like you're transported to someone's quaint home in the Italian countryside. An upright piano in the corner, vintage high chair, so precious. The owner took the time to explain the ingredients he uses, offered us samples, and explained that they try to function without waste in the ingredients as well - using the rinds of the fruits in the flavors for zesting, etc. The gelato was great and very affordable. A ton of different flavor options - one thing I would like to see added would be short descriptions next to the flavors. I wanted to try everything but didn't want to ask what every single different flavor might contain. Also - the outdoor seating is AWESOME for people watching and enjoying in the fresh air, but the owner would do well to add a nice trellis with vines and such on the patio edge to block the view of the business right next door - several "buy CBD here" tacky signs that sort of ruin the feel of the Italian village you stepped into in the shop. Overall, amazing gelato experience, and super accessible and affordable! read more

The cutest shop run by such a sweet couple! Love love love their natural, authentic Italian gelato and sorbet (pictured: True Vanilla gelato and Raspberry sorbet- great combo) We make sure to stop every time we're in Salado! read more

Vecchio Pallino - The kind owner serving his customers - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

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Thank you so much Mauro! Had a great time yesterday with my dad, my sister, and my fiancé Gianmaria! He was so excited to meet a fellow Italian! Sorry for talking your ear off, haha! The gelato was amazing and we will definitely be back soon! Thank you for being so sweet and for the great service! read more

Pure natural hand-crafted Gelato! No articial colors or flavors, but inventive seasonal luscious flavors. Worth a detour!

You must stop in for a cup. The people are so kind and welcoming. The gelati is so creamy and the sorbetti is so full of flavor, it powerful. read more

Vecchio Pallino - Grandsons are my favorite - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

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We love this place!! We have been going since they opened!! The ingredients are the best out there & they make it all there at the store!!

You have never had better gelato. Homemade, organic, A2 milk only. Fresh ingredients, and incredible flavors. My family goes here regularly. Do not miss your chance this weekend. read more

Authentic, organic, excellent gellato, sorbet and service. If you are anywhere nearby you must try it.

The gelato is amazing and made in authentic Italian style. Only made with the freshest and locally sourced ingredients The owners are awesome and always engaging with the customers. read more

The best gelato we've had anywhere in the US, whether Hawaii, California, Florida. The flavors are very vibrant and the texture was great. read more

Vecchio Pallino - Store front - Gelato Near Me - Salado, Texas

AMAZING! We had the tiramisu and maple pecan praline gelato - so so delicious. Lightly sweet and full of flavor. The gelato is made with the best ingredients and you can tell. The espresso paired so nicely with the gelato as well. The couple at the front was kind and welcoming. Definitely worth the trip in - I can't wait to come back! read more

One day soon, this place will be so busy that you might wish that you had taken your family sooner. Delicious in every way! Super clean, very friendly- treat-you-like-family staff! Cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend the Stracciatella! read more

Great owners! Excellent options and flavor. Wonderful ambience and ingredients. Worth the stop!