Venchi is a premium Italian chocolatier with tons of appetizing chocolate; however, the line around the store is for their gelatos and sorbetto, which are delicious. My wife and I shared stracciatella and cappuccino gelatos and we bought a few of their chocolate truffles. If you have a nut allergy, then this is probably not the place for you, as many of their premium gelatos and chocolates have nuts. Cost for truffles are upwards of $15 for a quarter pound. Prices are high; however, the quality is undeniable. Aside from gelato and chocolate, you could also get chocolate and nut pastes (such as hazelnut cream and the pistachio cream that you need for Dubai Chocolates). They have lots of classy, stocking-stuffer gift ideas if you want chocolate that's an upgrade from Sees. If you want chocolate, note that you don't need to wait in the long line outside of the store. You also may be able to order gelato along with your order of chocolate. On a hot day, I definitely would love their fruit sorbets. It's a good addition to South Coast Plaza and it's a good place to check out if you want something sweet after a meal. read more

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Went to try out this new Gelato shop in South Coast after browsing the Cartier boutique. Heard some good things about it so we had to see the what's the hype. When you enter in, you can see that cool chocolate fountain with their signature logo, lots of candy and chocolate barks on display and their selection of various flavors of gelato. Seating is pretty tight and limited. The lady who served us was very patient and let us sample multiple flavors. I ended up getting Tiramisu and NOUGATINE and my girl got their famous Green Pistachio. Flavor profile was good and it came with this small toasted bread. Wasn't too sweet, just right. Two regular cups was like $17 total. Pretty expensive for the portion, but quality was pretty good. TBH though, I prefer Baccio di Latte in Newport! read more

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The amount of times I CRAVE Venchi gelato because it is just so delicious is ridiculous. I love coming to Venchi's and getting their gelato + trying their chocolates. All their gelato is fresh and flavorful. It's so creamy and I don't feel gross or overstuffed after eating it. The store itself is a little small and can get packed super quickly. The gelato price is a little more expensive. I got the regular so I can choose two flavors and it was a little more than $8.00 if you want the chocolate coating on the cup and fillings that's an additional cost. I think the gelato is delicious as is that it doesn't need all the extras. read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This shop has it all, slabs of chocolate, truffles, shakes, and more. Highly decadent and hard to resist, the small gelato is filling. You get a choice of chocolate or a biscuit on top to add to the texture and enhanced experience. There's great service here and clean inside. Expect lines but if there isn't any, take the opportunity to go all in! read more

Venchi - Pistachio knafeh - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here! There was a wait time to order ice cream, which was nice. I went with the two-scoop option and chose mango and raspberry; both were delicious. The service was pretty good, and I appreciated being able to sample a few gelato flavors. It was a little busy, so ordering felt a little rushed, but overall the experience was positive. I also really liked the décor--it feels very intentional and thoughtfully put together. I was excited to see they sell chocolate bark, but I had already picked some up at Läderach beforehand. Otherwise, I definitely would have tried it here. I will definitely return to try. read more

Venchi - Raspberry and mango - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I tried Venchi for the first time ever back in 2024 when they opened a location at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, CA. Was pleasantly surprised to find that a location finally opened closer to me in Orange County AND that there was virtually no line. I think we waited at least an hour and half at for the other location, so I was so relieved that not only were we in and out of their line, but we even had places to sit inside!!!! The bar is in hell, lolol. What we ordered: - small-sized gelato with Pistachio Kunafa Delight flavor plus chocolate caramelized hazelnut spread - regular-sized gelato with Tiramisu and Baciodidama flavors plus regular chocolate hazelnut spread (this was my order) I wish my friend got the green pistachio from bronte flavor because the regular sized cup only came with two flavors, but he's a clout chaser and wanted their Dubai chocolate-inspired gelato, lmaoooo. It was good, don't get me wrong. I just feel like you gotta pay respects to the OGs (pure pistachio). I also don't think us adding the chocolate spread to our cup was the best idea either. It was a big back option we had to try, and it will definitely be a one time thing. Made the dessert 10x more sweet than necessary, but to each their own. read more

Venchi - Small-sized gelato with Pistachio Kunafa Delight flavor plus chocolate caramelized hazelnut spread - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I visited Venchi on a Wednesday evening with my friend. Prior to this visit, I had only tried Venchi during my trips to Italy. Venchi is one of my favorite chocolate brands, so I was thrilled at the news of a new location so close to me. I was glad to see that the customer service was just as friendly & helpful as I remembered it to be. One of the employees was kind enough to offer us advice on which chocolates to grab for our other friend, & she even gave us a few samples--a practice that I remember from my past visits abroad. Will be bringing more of my friends to try their gelato next time! read more

Venchi - exterior + store front - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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never heard of this but since it was inside the mall, I knew it'd be fancy so I had to try. I got pistachio and some cookies and cream flavor. both were good but were they so good that I'd would come back and pay over $7 for small cup of ice cream? probably not. ice cream isn't cheap these days but for $7, many places will give twice the amount that I got from here. read more

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Yk that cliche of getting someone flowers & chocolates but then like nobody actually wants the chocolates. If it were a box of chocolates from here, I'd gladly take the chocolates and leave the flowers. Oh and the gelato ate downnn. In actuality, i ate and left no crumbs. I couldn't rlly taste the tiramisu in the strawberry tiramisu but I didn't rlly care today lol I had a good day. I sampled the pistachio and tht was fye read more

Venchi - Strawberry tiramisu & tiramisu - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Y'all this was about to be a 4 maybe 5 star review after my first visit but I just went back tonight and had a pretty subpar experience. The first time I came in there was no line for the gelato or the chocolate and the sales staff told us that if there ever is a line in the future for the gelato, we can skip it if we come in to buy chocolates. Okay! Love a pro tip. And I get chocolate. Win-win. Or so I thought. Cut to tonight, there's a loooong line of folks waiting to sample the gelato (and it is delicious btw, I had a scoop of the Baciodidama last time and omg). I bypass the queue, ready to employ my trick of heading straight to the chocolate counter. The staff says someone will be with me shortly and I head over the start perusing. A few minutes later, no one has come over (and, it's a small store, there's not that much to peruse). I wait a full 20 minutes before I'm finally able to checkout. It honestly would have been faster to just get in the gelato line. I hope they figure things out here because 5 people scooping and no one at the chocolate counter is just not working. Chocolate is solid, honestly. I might come back if there's no line. read more

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Cute boutique gelatoria. With Italian music playing in the background and the bright and lovely decor, one can't help but feel antsy to eat gelato! There are a few fruity flavors like strawberry, raspberry, lemon, and mango. I opted for a cup of cappuccino and tiramisu/matcha blend. All of it was so good. Not just because I was in the mood for it, but the flavors were strong without tasting chemically. The texture of the gelato was so smooth and creamy. The tiramisu has bits of chocolate with a light mascarpone flavor. The matcha tasted perfect- not too sweet or earthy. The cappuccino was delicious and the right blend of espresso flavor without making the coffee flavor overpowering. I didn't get a chance to try the chocolates but will plan for another trip to purchase these perfectly wrapped, handmade artisanal chocolates from Italy. read more

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Absolutely love the interior design of this place. Super artistic, trending, vibey, and just aesthetically on point. This is located in South Coast Mall so plenty of parking inside. The staff were super friendly and hep provided recommendations when needed. Haven't tried the chocolates but tried the following gelato flavors: - Matcha & Vanilla - Hazelnut & Cappuccino All the flavors were good! Definitely can taste the earthy matcha flavor and I think my next favorite would be the hazelnut. Would want you to come back again to try more flavors and the chocolate! read more

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Loved Venchi in Italy so it was natural I wanted to check this place out since they opened at my favorite shopping plaza. I came here on Valentine's day with one other person for a sweet treat. The line was pleasantly not too long but people were confused. They have a line for gelato getters and those just shopping can just enter. For those getting gelato they take your order before entering. You choose your size and dip and you pick your flavor once you are in. While you are in you can sample. I was annoyed at the Asian guy working behind the counter because I asked for one sample and pointed at it. He gave me a sample of something totally off. He scooped a random gelato that was way far from what I pointed at. Everyone working there was also not friendly and unpleasant. I know they are dealing with high volume but it seemed like they all hated their job and didn't want to help anyone but just quickly get through. Gelato also wasn't as good as I remembered. The two flavors I got was runny and consistency wasn't better than any other gelato places I've been to locally. They also ran out of some flavors. Sadly not worth the wait in line. Maybe once the hype has died down and the workers are more pleasant I'll be back. Not sure if I'd be back for their actual chocolate since there are other chocolate options in the plaza. read more

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Stopped by Venchi while walking through South Coast Plaza and decided to grab a quick gelato. This place definitely leans upscale candy shop meets gourmet gelato bar. The interior is fun--there's a huge wall of chocolate behind the counter that immediately catches your eye and gives the whole place a cool Beverly Hills, Willy, Wonka atmosphere. I ordered a regular 2 scoop cup with caramel and peanut butter gelato. The texture was creamy with good flavor, and overall it was solid. That said, I had just come back from Italy earlier this year, where the gelato was on another level, so the bar in my head might be a little unfairly high right now. Still good--just not quite the wow factor I experienced overseas. I'd give it about 3 out of 5 stars. One thing I noticed: the milkshakes looked amazing, but I didn't try one this time. Might have to go that route on the next visit. Overall, it's a fun stop if you're already at the mall and craving something sweet. Not destination gelato for me, but definitely a convenient and enjoyable treat while shopping. read more

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Right when you walk in, you are greeted by this impressive chocolate waterfall. All the chocolates are made in Italy and carefully unpacked greeting guests with a sweet aroma. You can choose from bark, truffles, individually packaged chocolates to bundles and more! The choices are beautiful and the flavors even more amazing. I was there when it was "slower" even though they always have a line. The worker there was so generous with samples and you can just tell he was very passionate about chocolate (not to mention, his job). We couldn't make a decision and ended up getting a whole bag of chocolates. The shelf life is actually pretty impressive! Some of them last up to 6 months - which is not even a problem for this chocoholic. And of course, they had gelato. I'm not saying it's the world's best gelato. But they sure do make a superb flight of flavors. We got the mango and BacioDiDama (hazelnut and crunchy biscuit). Overall, yes, the chocolates (any everything in there) is not cheap, but you do get what you pay for and I have zero regrets. read more

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Lines are always crazy here when I come to shop at South Coast. Saw a shorter line and took my chance! Heard lots of great things about this place and even standing in line! I had to get the regular size to try 2 flavors! They're super nice and let you try all the flavors you want. The chocolate is super rice and creamy. You can really taste the quality! Had to get the Cremino and I had to get the pistachio but all are so good! I'm definitely coming back to try more flavors and also so many choices for chocolate pieces. Must try next time also! They had a few tables inside to enjoy but always super packed so good luck! read more

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Love that southcoast finally got a gelato spot. Lines are pretty long. Giving it 4 stars due to lack of efficiency to manage large crowds. At times the staff member who was helping me with samples would end up serving another customer and it was a bit chaotic. Outside of that, it's a good spot if you enjoy have chocolate in your cup vs a cone. Loved the pistachio flavor. Outside of gelato there were cute options for customized chocolate boxes. Looks like a great gift idea. read more

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I really enjoyed this gelato spot! The texture of their gelato is so smooth and creamy. My favorite flavors are Matcha and Pistachio but honorary mention goes to Cremino! The Matcha is rich and has a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The Pistachio was so creamy and I could really taste the nuttiness. Cremino is basically a creamier version of Nutella. There is a small line but it moves fairly quickly. I love that they let you sample any of the flavors as well. The only downside is the value - it's a pretty small scoop for the price even for their largest 3 scoop cup. The space inside to order is also pretty tight so it can get pretty chaotic especially if it's your first time there trying to sample all the flavors. They do have a chocolate counter inside as well where you can sample some of their chocolates. Their chocolates are not too sweet. The young man working the chocolate counter was very friendly and patient. I didn't get his name but he had a mustache and I would say he definitely provided better service than the staff working at the ice cream counter. There is limited seating inside so don't expect to enjoy your dessert in store. Overall, for the gelato and service at the chocolate counter I'd definitely come back! read more

This place I believe is fairly new and extremely cool and fun. My friend actually picked out several things and we had a nice little grab bag of chocolates and a caramel gelato. They have a sign up like near where a menu would be and its flowing chocolate and they had a wonderful guy helping everyone around the chocolate area. It was quite an experience. We walked around South Coast Plaza eating chocolates at noon. It was very fun, very tasty and rich. We will definitely be going back. I am so Martha i forgot to take photos of our chocolate pieces, but I did sneak a few photo of this cool shop and one video. Check it out and bring your chocolate appetite. read more

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I literally shed a tear when I saw Venchi open up at South Coast. I ate Venchi 1-3x a day in Italy and have missed it sooooo much. The gelato is truly supreme. Their chocolate is heavenly. Their service is top tier. Gelato- 100/10. So rich, creamy, and delicious. They have great rich flavors that are amazing. On this trip, we got matcha (SO GOOD) and caramel. All were amazing. We also paid the $2.50 to line the inside of the cup with chocolate&chocolate chips, which made it even better. Store- They literally have a chocolate water fountain as their sign. It's so cool. The windows are nicely decorated, the wall paper is pretty, and there's plenty of seating inside. It's very clean and beautiful inside. It's also right by the carousel and in the center of the main area. Service- everyone is so sweet and helpful. They were kind in offering samples and helping us with our order. Extras- We went at 4pm on a Monday and there was no line and plenty of seating. I've seen the line wrap around on weekends. Depending on when you go, it can be pretty busy, but honestly so worth it! read more

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Visited Venchi on a weekday, to avoid the long line. They have three different sizes - baby ($7.45 for one flavor), regular ($8.25 - up to two flavors) and large ($9.45 - up to three flavors). I wanted a couple of flavors and ordered the regular, which is on the pricey side. Unfortunately they do not offer cones. Got the Chocoviar and the Cremino. The Chocoviar is very chocolatey and not as sweet. Enjoyed my gelato at one of their tables inside the shop. They also sell chocolates, which are expensive. I already blew my budget on gelato, so I didn't buy any chocolates. Maybe next time! read more

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The hazelnut spread with olive oil is really good, but costs $21 for the jar and doesn't allow one to lose weight as well due to the higher sugar content of 7 grams per 2 tablespoons. The chocolate is kind of mediocre and I greatly prefer French and Swiss chocolates because they are more pure. The cappuccino was caffeinated which I don't like and ended up making me dehydrated. The staff are more overly protective of their chocolates, to the point of being a bit comedic, than staff are at luxury fashion stores like Dior, and were even a bit worse than the staff at Tiffany's. The guy working there in a suit literally took my Läderach chocolates out of the Läderach bag I was holding and commented on them and gave me a free small square of their inferior chocolate as compensation. The queue is crazy and the staff tells you to line up against the side of the store when there's almost nowhere more to line up along it. Not a fun experience and the food and drinks aren't great or healthy either. read more

Venchi - Cappuccino - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I could not be any happier that this Italian gem made it to this side of the world! When I went to Italy a few years ago, I was obsessed with Venchi. The chocolate wall, the yummy pistachio gelato, the delicious chocolates!!!!! Yum, yum, yum!!! What's not to love. I've tried other pistachio flavored ice creams/gelatos and the flavor was just not right. Venchi has the secret recipe to pistachio flavored magic. I always paired the pistachio with their super dark chocolate. Again, yum, yum, yum!!!! Just like with anything at South Coast Plaza, be prepared to wait in line. The way they set up their gelato counter and chocolate counter seemed disjointed and inconvenient. The line for the gelato was way longer than the line for chocolate, so there's a lot of wasted space for the chocolate. Also, the cue for the gelato snakes to the outside blocking the entrance. It's a little weird and I hope they adjust that for better movement and flow. Besides those few logistical things, I'm stoked that Venchi has made it to Orange County! Thank you gelato, gods! read more

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Came here on Wednesday for the first time & I loved the gelato! I'm a big pistachio fan, so this place was amazing & is popular for that flavor gelato! We also got the Baciodidama & both were amazing. We got the medium size with the spread & caramel nuts. With the medium, you can choose 2 flavors so I think it's great for your first time! read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Deliciousness in a cup, a very small one at that. Had the mod size one and it probably had one scoop of ice cream. Ordered the cup covered in dark chocolate and hazelnut with pistachio and atraciatella ice cream. The pistachio was unusually nutty and delicious. Very happy and cheerful staff in a colorful space with sensory overload. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving ice crea and you're at SCP. read more

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1. The Gelatoshake was really delicious, and I love the chocolate used! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is very vibrant! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! It was ready in about 5 mins! 4. There are few tables inside! 5. There is lot of parking for this mall! Parking can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: There is a restroom area outside the store nearby! Photo: Creamy Strawberry Gelatoshake read more

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I had a really disappointing experience here. The service my daughters and I received felt unwelcoming and unnecessarily restrictive from the start. There were three of us, and we each wanted to try a flavor before ordering, which is pretty standard at gelato shops. However, the employee immediately told us we were limited to only two samples total, and only if we were going to make a purchase. It felt odd and uncomfortable to be "measured" like that, especially when we were clearly planning to buy. When I asked to try one additional flavor, I noticed the employee roll his eyes and question what size I was going to purchase, which came across as dismissive and unprofessional. We still ended up buying gelato because my daughters wanted it, but the overall experience left a bad impression. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't make up for the service. I wouldn't return based on this experience. read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located inside South Coast Plaza, this place is an absolute gem!! Coming all the way from Italy, this Gelato did not disappoint. Their system for serving customers can definitely be improved. It is extremely inefficient to have a line out the door and only a few servers who can help 3 customers at a time. I hope they look into this and revise their system because it would be nice to enjoy their treats with a little more ease. But the perfect stars are for the ice cream. Just wow! It is creamy perfection in your mouth. I had the pistachio and another flavor with chocolate and biscuits. I've never quite had anything like it. Probably some of the best I've ever had. No surprise considering it is true Italian gelato. Just absolute yummy deliciousness!! Here's hoping they are convinced to update their system to a more efficient one before my return cuz I am so looking forward to coming back and trying more! read more

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Venchi is an ice cream and chocolate, all-in-one store. The line is always long but it's always like that with all newly open businesses. The location couldn't be better. Right by the main entrance next to the carousel so that makes it more noticeable. The chocolate selection is overwhelming. It's around $15-$17 for a quarter pound, which equals to about $60+ a pound. Sounds expensive? Yes, a bit pricey but that's how much chocolate cost by the pound at the other store in this mall. I love the dark chocolate (always prefer it over the milk chocolate) and I get to mix them in that little plastic bag provided by the chocolate bins. Good snacks while shopping! read more

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First week open and the wee after Christmas is bound to draw lines and crowds to the newest gelato spot at South Coast. Situated right near the kids plaza where the carousel is - it's in a prime spot to attract both children and parents and anyone looking for a sweet treat. We sampled a few flavors and decided on the mango- everything was really delicious, smooth and not too sweet. The raspberry was also yummy and the pistachio and hazelnut chocolate flavors were delicious too! We just got a baby size since we waited 30 mins in line and were just about to go to dinner. The environment was like being inside Charlie and the Chocolate factory with a huge chocolate fountain logo sign above the gelato scooping area. There are a few seats and tiny tables for people to enjoy their purchases and a chocolatier. read more

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The line was long (apparently this is normal), but as others mentioned, it goes by pretty fast. For the price point, it's a delicious treat while shopping for your luxury handbags and whatnot at South Coast Plaza, but what I didn't quite vibe with was how unpolished the service was. While I understand the need to move people as fast as possible through the line, I definitely felt rushed and the staff there seemed tired/nonchalant. read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The store was relatively empty at 11:30 am on a Tuesday, so I ordered a single scoop of STRACCIATELLA for a whopping $7.45. It was delicious. I did pick up some chocolates that I'm saving for later and I'm sure they'll be good. The workers there were not friendly and a bit curt with me as I didn't realize there were 2 separate lines for gelato and the chocolate. read more

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What a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing store. Venchi is located on the first floor of South Coast Plaza Mall. They recently opened up and there's usually a little line being formed because of the word going around. As you walk in you are visually drawn to all the different items from their designer chocolate and the way it's decorated like a dessert museum. I was craving the gelato here and got to try some flavors out like the Raspberry Sorbet, Pistachio, and Baciodidama. The flavors of all of them were so cold and tasty that I enjoyed every spoon of it. Their portions are probably the smallest I've seen out of any gelato places I've been to but the flavor itself was amazing. They also serve espresso, and shakes here as well. To wash it all down I had a nice single shot of it and it went perfectly well with everything. read more

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I've been to Venchi a number of times and have always had good service from the cashiers, the people explaining the chocolates, the gelato servers... Even when it's crowded, they're patient and helpful. The store is impressively designed with a chocolate fountain/wall, a chocolate bar wall, (sorry - not a bar that serves chocolate drinks - oh yum! but bars of chocolate lining a wall). The gelato gets mixed reviews, yet the line for the gelato seems to never end. Maybe reviews will all be good when people find their favorite flavor. I have to agree with some of the reviews regarding the price. (See the photo below with a few pieces of chocolate) read more

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Went to the one in Italy a few months ago, so I had to try the one here... The store is cute and definitely in a great location for business. Typical wait is 25 minutes if you are at the wrap around outside. Everything was good and tasted the same, main thing though was they don't have cones! Wondering if they will ever get cones at this location, I feel like that's the cherry on top! read more

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I stumbled upon this place while waiting for my friend. There wasn't much of a line when I first noticed the store but it got a bit longer past 2pm. Wait wasn't bad...there's also two lines, one for ice cream/gelato and the other is for chocolate. If you're just buying chocolate, you can pretty much walk right into the store-there's no line; however, you'll have to track someone that's assigned to the chocolate to help you out...which was disastrous for us. They do provide samples but their chocolate is not as great compare to the other store by Bloomingdale's. Their ice cream and gelato were amazing. It was not too sweet and you can taste the freshness in the ingredients. I got the strawberry mix with chocolate and my friend got the chocolate (more tart option) and hazelnut; we both loved it and would definitely come back for it. read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Line was getting long, but the service was too notch! Super friendly and kind. You pick the size first and pay at the register. After you can sample flavors and choose the flavor. Small size - one flavor Regular size - 2 flavors Large size - up to 3 flavors I got the vanilla and mango regular size! The combo reminded me of mango sticky rice with the coconut and rice haha, but the vanilla texture was like ice rather than creamy texture. And the mango was so yummy sweet and sour. It was also the workers favorite combo! She was really nice and helpful! I also tried the caramel flavor, the base of the ice cream was so creamy and smooth it was the texture I loved, next time I would definitely get the caramel one bc of the texture was like actual ice cream. I did wish I got to try the peanut butter flavor, but they were sold out. They sold out on a couple of flavors. The store was so colorful! read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We stumbled upon this new ice cream shop at SCP while taking our daughter to ride the carousel on a rainy weekend. There was a long line but since we had just finished dinner, waiting a few extra minutes wasn't a big deal. Once you reach the gelato counter, you choose your cup size along with any add-ins or toppings and pay upfront. When it's time to scoop, the staff asks for your receipt to confirm the order. The workers were friendly and helpful and they allowed us to sample several flavors before deciding. We ordered a baby green pistachio, a baby cremino,l and a regular dark chocolate with vanilla. With tip we paid over $25 which felt pricey for what we received. The gelato was decent but not particularly memorable tho we liked how it came with a nice chunk of dark chocolate on top. There is some indoor seating but it's fairly tight. We ended up sitting very close to the group at the table next to us. My daughter also wanted to try their chocolate that you select and weigh to take home. We chose milk chocolate and dark chocolate but unfortunately both were a disappointment. They tasted bland and lacked a rich chocolate flavor. Overall, I'm glad we gave this place a try but we'd likely choose a different dessert spot next time. read more

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I had to satisfy my curiosity and try Venchi since it just opened. However, my all-time favorite is still Bacio Di Latte at Spectrum or Fashion Island. While the pistachio flavor was good here, it was quite sweet and became overwhelming toward the end. My husband got mango and strawberry, which were pretty good. When I arrived, the line stretched all the way to HEYTEA and took 45 minutes from that point. I also found it odd that you have to order and pay before choosing your flavor which is especially inconvenient for first-timers. I think if I got to try the gelato first, my husband would've just shared one instead of getting one each. I agree with other reviews that they need a better system/crowd management. read more

Venchi - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We stumbled across Venchi while walking around the mall. The people lined up outside piqued our interest. After walking around inside, we decided to get Gelato, which is what the line was for. We decided on pistachio after tasting several flavors and were very happy with the decision. Perfect night cap after dinner! read more

Venchi - Pistachio - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California