Delicious Dessert Excursion, but horrible customer service Dessert: The gelato was absolutely delicious without being overly sweet. We ordered 4 different kinds of gelato. The mango and passion fruit were delightful tarty non-dairy options. The Matcha gelato was better than the cappuccino gelato. I am a big match fan and the Matcha gelato tasted high grade. As for the cappuccino gelato, I wished for more of a coffee/espresso taste Service: poor mannerisms, this was a breaking point for me. The lady was very snobby when assisting us. We were the only ones in there and she was just starring at us, no welcome or embracing gesture of help (it was our first time there). She was very short in her words and frowning the whole time. Perhaps a long day of work? I worked in customer service before; thus, that isn't an excuse....like hey just be nice. I rather take my money else where like down the street to U :Dessert or Gadani Compare: Yummy dessert but I rather go to Gadani or U: Dessert Story for their organic desserts and wonderful service. With excellent local competition, it truly goes down to customer service. Defiantly skip this place if you are with family and want a good experience for them. Personally, I wouldn't come again due to bad service read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Matcha Green Tea Gelato and cappuccino Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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A bit overpriced, smaller portion sizes, but very interesting flavors on rotation. The store looks a bit too pristine but is a vibe. Try their black sesame when they have it! Can't sample flavors, not much space for sit down/dine-in. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - two cups of gelato - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

While in Berkley during a recent family trip, we decided to get dessert after our meal. I actually found this place based upon their Yelp reviews. Knowing Berkley, it can be a challenge to find parking. We were able to find street parking but had to walk a few blocks back to the location. The place is open but appears to be under construction. The associate was friendly and welcoming. As others have mentioned, some flavors are out of stock. Nevertheless, all of the flavors we tried were delicious. The gelato is super creamy and very flavorful. The next time we're back in Berkley, we would definitely consider returning to Caravaggio Gelato Lab. read more

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We found Caravaggio via Yelp. I ordered the dark chocolate and their hazelnut chocolate gelato and it was just ok. The server was nice. The store was clean and cute. read more

It has great Selection of gelato I got the pistachio and is had a great flavor and the staff was nice no complaints

Super creamy and tasty gelato, with a lowkey vibe. The interior decor is cute and straight from Italy. There are also board games available for you to play with. The hazelnut gelato is fantastic. So creamy, it dissolves in your mouth, and isn't too sweet, with a nutty flavor. I ended up buying a pint of it after getting a scoop, after being so impressed with the quality and texture. The strawberry gelato is made in house with real strawberries with chunks that come out in the gelato; very fresh and light. I would definitely come back and recommend! read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Madagascar Vanilla Gelato, Strawberry on bottom - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pints only due to COVID! While their cones/tasting are unavailable, Caravaggio's gelato & sorbets are still up for grabs. From what their owner explained, they're shipping pre-packed pints directly from their factory (?) out to their brick-and-mortar shop, each for a cool $12. While I'm not typically a pint type of gal, their flavors (Marizipan? Fiordilatte? Just spectacular.) really called for a moment of indulgence. My bf and I stopped by for a midday pick-me-up. Lovely vegan options. I adore that they have equally as many dairy and non-dairy options. BRAZILIAN PASSION FRUIT: The closest thing I've tasted to a fresh passion fruit in America. The tart, tropical flavor is uncanny-- even at bubble tea shops or Asian snack stores, I haven't tasted anything so close to the real thing. Wildly refreshing! After reading up a bit at home, it looks like Caravaggio aims to be sustainable, locally-sourced, & healthier than most gelato spots. Perfect for Berkeley (and me!). Would recommend to folks looking for a treat with less guilt on all fronts :-) Maybe having a pint (or two) won't be too bad after all... read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Brazilian Passion Fruit - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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AMAZING gelato! The black sesame tasted great and authentic. No artificial flavors used. The chocolate chip had great consistency and was refreshing too. I will admit though that the portions are kind of overpriced and that there isn't much space for seating. Staff is friendly. I would come back again, but not too often because of pricing. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Chocolate Chip and Black Sesame - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

We loved the Caravaggio Gelato Lab. They have some unique flavors, not crowded and in these hot days, its the thing you need to feel complete. Service was nice and on point. read more

We stopped by for some sweet treats and got the Honeyglow Pineapple vegan gelato. The flavor was nice, not too sweet, and was made from real pineapple. The drawback was that it was rather "stringy" and there lots of pineapple fibers, which took away the smoothness of the gelato. For me, it was just ok. I would definitely not order this flavor again and not so certain I would come back. It's a bit on the expensive side, $4.75 for a very small and flat scoop. I paid $9.50 for 2, and would typically get a little more at other gelato shops. If the gelato were great, then it may have been worth it, but it wasn't.... read more

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Taylor greeted us with a welcoming smile. Her talents to serve Affogato was extraordinary. Strawberry vanilla Gelato yum

LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEE gelato is sooo good, stracciatella is to die for soooooo deliciousss! i wish we could sample more than just two flavors, however. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE BANANA FOSTER ITS SO GOOD AND TASTE LIKE REAL BANANA AND NOT ARTIFICIAL. THE PISTACHIO IS CHEFS KISS. i rate my gelato places with how they do their pistachio gelato. it was not artificial green but instead a smooth and light brown color. the flavor was nutty and bold. so creamy and delicious. too good, too good gelato. price is okay. daddy's money so i went to town but if it was my money i would cry but still eat the gelato to comfort me. the ambiance is nice beautiful natural lighting. only one table so it's kinda small. they also make burrata and sell in their fridge but they didn't have any when we went (around 6 PM) so we assume it sells out fast. they store the gelato in the silver tins so u know it's good. overall would love to come again! read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - beauty, pistachio banana - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

To call what Caravaggio's serves gelato is an insult to gelato.... Gelato is meant to be rich and creamy and extremely flavorful. Caravaggio's Gelato Lab is serving watery "ice cream" with lackluster flavors that left a slightly filmy substance in my mouth after tasting it. Disappointed to say the least after the fantastic reviews on Yelp. The best part of the Stracciatella ice cream I had was the chocolate inside of it (not a complement when I'm there to have delicious gelato). Overall, i wouldn't recommend trying it as it struck me as something closer to frozen yogurt versus gelato and that is SUPER disappointing, especially considering the price point it's being served at... read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Stracciatella Gelato- overall not great- watery and lackluster flavor. - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

Some of the worst Gelato I have ever tried. I got a pint of basic vanilla 'labeled' "Tahitian" it barely had any vanilla flavor [lacking any vanilla bits in the mix] and it's consistency was no different than regular soft serve just frozen harder. I'de NEVER buy it again and at $13 a pint [ and not even organic] I feel ripped off. Strauss 'organic' "Vanilla Bean" that you can get at many corner stores at $6.99 has a more pronounced vanilla flavor and way more affordable with a great consistency. read more

Wished that we have a gelato place nearby our home that's this good. This is a treasure for east bay. We also load up pints of this when we come to east bay for visit. The gelato not only rivals any gelato place in Italy that I visited over 10+ trips to different cities, the gelato is also lactose free. For someone who is lactose intolerant, this is a huge game changer. The owner is a MIT grad who is a perfectionist and took the precision of engineering into the world of gelato with the best ingredients and leap frogged the rest. Come and try it for yourself. Pistachio, Earl grey, matcha, hazelnut, these are some of my favorites that are less sweet on the menu. read more

OMG. My friend gave me dessert options, and I was intrigued by Caravaggio. We got here on a Sunday around 1 after cherry picking, and it was so amazing!! I tried the pistachio and liked it fine, and since I'm a nut gelato nut, I opted to get the regular size with pistachio and hazelnut. So creamy, perfect mouthfeel, and great flavor!! I am still thinking about it and was heartened to see that they had a delivery option on yelp (but they don't...since it appears I can only order cones) and I am craving it while I am sitting in the Doubletree Berkeley Marina, which feels like it might as well be across the Atlantic ocean from this Italian dessert Mecca, when you don't have a car. I want some more wah!! This is the best gelato I've had outside of Italy. In the states, I find myself eschewing gelato places in favor of premium ice cream spots only because it seems that most places are gelato in shopping malls or waterfronts, and not the real thing. read more

Best Gelato in Downtown Berkeley. The small comes with two small scoops (can be two flavors). Quaint shop, decorated nicely and has a big screen that shows the gorgeous landscape of Italy! I got the Pistachio and Stracciatella. Great combination of nutty and rich chocolate flavor. Try it out! They sell pints too (I may have taken 1 or 2 home) read more

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Easily one of the best and gelato places in the entire area. Flavors here are the traditional and straight on when it comes to flavor, texture, and sweetness I got the passion fruit and coconut and found the coconut to be exceptional and the passion fruit to be pretty good since it wasn't overly sweet or grainy in texture The coconut gelato was incredibly smooth, not overly fake on the flavor, and was like a subtle almond joy The gelato itself doesn't skip corners and isn't filled with gum or served in the open tins where the top melts This place is worth seeking out and is affordable at $4.75 for 2 f read more

We tried the 3 limited/seasonal flavors: pineapple, mission fig, pluot and a regular flavor (strawberry). Honestly the flavors were a tad muted and not bright or bursting with peak ripened fruit flavor. Texture wise it was icier than expected. Very limited seating. Staff was super friendly. All in all it's a refreshing treat on a sunny day. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Strawberry + Pluot (seasonal flavor) - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

LACTOSE FREE GELATO! That's all. It's the only place my boyfriend can get his fix. Absolutely delicious and worth the trip to Berkeley from the city. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pretty decent gelato in the Berkeley area! I've heard great reviews about this place and wanted to try, so I came around 5pm on a Saturday. There was no one inside so I was able to be served really quickly. I got the single scoop with mint scracciatella and passion fruit, and was happy to know they let you get multiple flavors in one scoop at no additional cost. The size of the overall scoop is quite small though for the price you pay. I was really excited about the mint scracciatella since I've never seen that before -- even though its really just mint chocolate chip. The mint tasted really fresh and I liked the chocolate shards inside as well. The passion fruit was quite tart and really strong, but I enjoyed it a lot. Worth a try if you're in the area! read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Passion fruit (front), Mint Stracciatella (back) - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

We were looking for ice cream to grab with a friend after dinner in the area, so we pulled up Yelp! This shop had super high reviews, so we decided this shop was the winner. The inside is really cute. I love the little vintage-looking gelato trailer! The staff member that helped us was really nice too. You're allowed 2 samples, but when I asked about the Hazelnut flavor she got me a sample immediately without me asking, and despite that not being one of the two I wanted to try -- so I actually had three samples! So, I guess they're not too strict on the sample quantity despite the mention on the menu. I went with two other people and all 3 of us ended up ordering the Passion Fruit flavor! It's stupendous! It's really flavorful! I'd return for that flavor alone. However, truthfully, the other flavors didn't impress me as much, but that Passion Fruit -- wow -- it's a showstopper! read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Small with Fior di Latte & Passion Fruit - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Quality gelato, kind service, possible regular supply issue. I came here for late night dessert recently and enjoyed the range of unique options! Unfortunately, as many of the other reviews mention, they were out of a few of the flavors I wanted to try. Nonetheless, still enjoyed the Tiramisu and Blood Orange flavors we got. Blood Orange was my favorite, as it wasn't too fruity and refreshing throughout. Bit pricey, but glad I tried this place! Would recommend stopping by. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Tiramisu Gelato, Blood Orange Sorbet - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

This Gelateria is decent but not super amazing. They let you sample two flavors per person and they have some rather interesting flavors, for example there was a rather pleasant almond one with citrusy twist to it. We ended up getting the milk chocolate and the hazelnut. The hazelnut was quite good, it had a nice creamy taste as well as a fragrant blend of hazelnut. The milk chocolate however was not that good, and we should have sampled it before getting it but didn't cause of the two flavor constraint. The chocolate tasted super watered down, as if they took some milk chocolate and just mixed it with water. It lacked good flavor and was mostly bland, with almost an icy texture over a nice smooth texture. It tasted like it was chocolate sorbet instead of chocolate gelato. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was freezing, but who could ever say no to sweet refreshing gelato. I finally made my way to Northside Berkeley, where Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana was located. With first entrance, it felt as if I were in a cafe in Italty (or as I see in movies since I haven't been there myself before). Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana's environment was definitely a twist on your typical ice cream/gelato stand. My partner and I was greeted by a super kind and useful employee. She helped us choose the flavors according to our taste buds, gave us house recommendations, and also informed us more of the different flavors and gelato overall. We ended up getting a small two flavor gelato with Stracciatella and Hazelnut. I thought that flavor combination was simply divine. The Stracciatella had a light but icy milk consistency/flavor while the Hazelnut was rich. The combination of these two flavor profiles created a perfect balance in my opinion, as I am not the biggest fan of creamy sweet desserts. My experience at Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana was extremely pleasant. There was ample space inside where a group of friends could just hang out and catch up. The flavors rotate according to season, but regardless, all the flavors are tasty. If we're looking for a sweet treat, make a stop here. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Small Stracciatella & Hazelnut - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tried some ice cream here today to take a break from our Sunday walk. My wife got straciatella and Gia duos and I had pistachio and gianduia. The ice cream tasted great, really creamy and not too sweet. I've preferred the pistachio a bit, but the gianduia was also really good. The store is currently being remodeled but I didn't mind. Everything still looked clean and the person behind the counter was really nice. They have a few benches outside you can enjoy your ice cream on. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Straciatella and gianduia - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The Gelato Lab has such wonderful gelato!!! Due to covid, they have a sign of available flavors right outside the door and a table to block the entrance to the store. They currently sell in pints ($12/each...pricy....) due to covid, and I really wish I could try some of their flavors before buying, but one cannot be choosy in these hard times. I bought three different flavors: Brazilian passionfruit, pistachio, and Gianduia (Choco-Hazelnut). All of them were SO GOOD! The flavors literally burst in your mouth. I went towards the evening when the store was about to close, so they ran out of some of the flavors I wanted to try. I'm not sure if there's a limited amount they make per day or if it's just out until they make the next batch, so maybe try going earlier in the day? The worker was very nice and masked. Also, once the pandemic is over, this seems like a nice store to just chill and have a cute small date ;). read more

Was looking for gelato on cone/cup after dinner but purchase by pints only during Covid. It's a bit unfortunate as they had many interesting and unique favors which we wanted to try by scoops. Purchasing by the pint greatly limited the flavors we could try but I guess that's a necessary Covid adjustment. They also didn't have any ice to provide so it might be difficult for those who don't live close by unless you come prepared. There was only one girl manning the store and she seemed rather disengaged/indifferent. We got a pint each of Arabian Coffee and Gianduia(Choco-Hazelnut). I really enjoyed the Gianduia as it's creamy, smooth and rich. It would have been even better if the hazelnut favor was more prominent as it was heavily on the chocolate side rather than a balance between the two favors. Hopefully, things could get back to normal soon. We saw customers walking away upon learning that it's purchase by the pint only. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been meaning to try Caravaggio's for so long, especially since I've tried their black sesame gelato and passion fruit sorbet at Ippuku! I tried coconut and chocolate chip and it was the perfect consistency & the flavor was so good! The service was amazing and she let me try a few samples:) today was a warm day so the store itself was a little hot inside--so we ended up taking it to go and walked around. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

Stopped by in the afternoon on a super hot day with my friend. Had to get the passion fruit and Indian mango combo since it was so refreshing!! The hazelnut was also super rich and creamy when I sampled it, but the fruity combo was more fitting for the day. My friend got the coconut and chocolate chip combo, which she loved as well. The worker was kind and patient ( there was a line out the door and it was super hot). The store is a little small but they do have seating inside and outside on the benches. Overall 8/10 - would come back if I'm visiting the area again. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Coconut and Chocolate Chip combo + Indian Mango and Passionfruit combo - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love the selection of flavors at this place. They have both classic gelato flavors and also vegan fruity sorbets. The flavors also rotate, so there's always something different to try. The gelato here is so smooth and silky and melts perfectly when you eat it. It has a good amount of richness but is still light and doesn't make you feel heavy. It's a bit on the pricier side and the scoops are kind of small, but the quality and the flavors are really good. My favorite flavor here is pistachio. Pistachio is my favorite flavor of ice cream in general, and the pistachio flavor here is delicious. The pistachio gelato here was some of the most pistachio tasting ice cream I've ever had. It was super nutty and delicious. My second favorite flavor is the Fior di Latte. It's a bit plain but the milk flavor is so natural and refreshing. It's also sweetened perfectly, the sweetness complements the fresh milk flavor but doesn't overpower it. This isn't a place you should go to every day because it's a bit pricey, but it's definitely a great place to treat yourself. The gelato here is super delicious and worth splurging a bit to try. read more

This place had the freshest coconut gelato I've ever tasted (and I've had MANY coconut gelatos in Italy, as well as up and down the Eastern seaboard and West Coast). It was very refreshing, and the sweetness was just right. My teen son said this place will be his greatest memory of Berkeley. read more

Maybe they were just having an off day when we tried them out, but their gelato was full of ice crystals! For $5, the gelato shouldn't be 10% ice crystals :-(. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - $5 for basically two heaping spoonfulls of gelato that's full of ice crystals? Are you kidding!? - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

This gelato is unreal. The flavors are so intense - it is like eating a sweet creamy version of whatever you've ordered. Mango was one of my favorites. Service was fine, but you don't really come to an ice cream/gelato shop for service do you? 6/5 stars for the gelato read more

I've been a regular at this place since it first opened. They changed their name recently, but their gelato still remains true and authentic. All the flavors have always been delicious, fresh, and the texture is so perfect. After recently going to Italy and trying gelato, I can safely say this is one of the few places in the Bay Area (maybe even the only place) that comes close and is actually on par with gelato from Italy. When they first opened, I met and spoke with the owners and they were from Italy so it was no surprise they could produce such a quality product. Not sure if they're still around, but they were very friendly and welcoming. What makes their gelato spot stand out from the rest is their choice and use of ingredients and the texture. The ingredients seem to always be high quality and fresh, but most importantly the texture is so delicate and creamy, yet not too rich, but also definitely velvety smooth! I have yet to have gelato out here as good of a texture. Maybe only one other place in SoCal I can think of... Top flavors: Gianduja (Chocolate Hazelnut "Nutella") Hazelnut Pineapple But all of their flavors never cease to disappoint and when it comes to ice cream flavors, it really is personal and to each his/her own so I say try them all! There's not a single flavor I didn't like or love! I bring so many people here and hope more people keep coming here so I can continue to enjoy my Italian gelato fix! read more

This was awful. Have they not heard of sugar? Cream? These are the basic ingredients of gelato. To call this gelato is an insult to the true gelato places of Europe. This left a horrible taste in my mouth and a weird film. Threw away our pint after 3 bites. Would not recommend to an enemy read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Awful - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

I like the flavor offerings here but they're always out of them since they are only doing pints right now. The fig was a bit weird for me but I didn't realize it was vegan so the texture threw me off. The caramelized pear's flavor was really good, but I find that the common theme in their gelato is that it's not really smooth. It's rock solid so I would probably try somewhere else. read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Super yummy and fun spot for Glelato. Only thing that takes half a star off is they didn't have chocolate gelato when we were there! read more

Nice find on Yelp while in the area looking for gelato. The delicious flavor options were delightful to choose from . We had the pint to go Chocolate Hazelnut, Mint and regular Stracciatella delicious. Easy to order online , friendly service at pick up , moderate price, staff wearing mask . Will definitely recommend a visit . read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - three cups of gelato - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place is such a such a gem in the dust! I feel like not enough people know about it? I've been coming here since 2015 and I'm still in love with this place. The interior is so cute! Feels like such a boutique gelato shop with the wood furniture, the purple striped painted walls, and the hand drawn menu. If you aren't allergic to nuts, I would highly recommend trying the pistachio! It tastes just like the nut haha - it sounds absurd to say that but I cannot emphasize how much the gelato flavor actually mimics the taste. My other favorites are mango, tiramisu, black sesame, and vanilla. The vanilla is extremely fragrant, and mango sorbet is so smooth! They also give you a little optional waffle chip if you get it in a cup. I do recommend getting a waffle cone though! Definitely give this spot a try! Sooooo worth it! read more

Caravaggio Gelato Lab - Gelato Near Me - Berkeley, California

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