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    4.1 (70 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Strawberry sorbet and lemon sorbet
    Noah V.

    After grabbing burgers at In-N-Out Burger, the girls wanted something sweet, so we headed to Gelatissimo located in University Center right by University of California, Irvine. The inside decorations are so cool, bright, modern, and fun, and it immediately feels like the perfect post dinner treat spot. I got the strawberry sorbet and lemon sorbet, and both were unbelievably good, super fresh and packed with real fruit flavor. What impressed me most was the service. There was only one worker handling about 15 people in line, but he stayed calm and patient the entire time. He even asked my girls if he could learn some sign language, which meant a lot to us and made the experience even sweeter. Great flavors, cool atmosphere, and genuine service, definitely a spot we'd come back to.

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    Arshad H.

    Gelatissimo is a gelato shop that opened up at the University Town Center. They let you sample as many flavors as you want and they have a large selection to choose from. They limit the number of flavors you can get for your purchase. 1 scoop - 1 flavor ($6.75) / 2 scoops - 2 flavors ($7.95) and 3 scoops - 3 flavors ($9.95). ($7.95. - 2 scoops) - I settled on pistachio and espresso. Sadly both flavors were disappointing. None of the gelatos are tried here were rich and creamy like some of the better gelato shops in the area or in Italy. The pistachio flavor had a weird taste to it as well. The espresso was extremely weak. Overall I wasn't impressed with the quality of gelato here. They limit 1 flavor per scoop here. The waffle cookie served with the gelato was soft and seemed stale.

    Sylvie C.

    I didn't really care for the taste or the price of the gelato here, but I appreciated the friendly and patient nature of the server. There was no line at the store when I arrived. The server was willing to let me try different ice cream flavors to help me choose. I settled with the pandan coconut flavor. The ice cream itself was rather salty, grassy, and sweet tasting. Not something I was expecting. The smallest one scoop cup is about $8. But at least there is no line, the store is clean, and the service is friendly. There are also seatings and tables right outside the store as well. Parking is free, and Amex is accepted. I wouldn't mind returning if I am back in the area for whatever reasons.

    Jonathan H.

    My wife and I stopped here for gelato after dinner and had a little trouble deciding when all the choices looked so great. We opted for the chocolate mint and the boysenberry swirl. The gelato tasted as good as it looked: creamy, indulgent, rich flavors. Just what great gelato should be. The woman behind the counter who served us was friendly and helpful and put two big scoops into what is a small-looking cup. The ambiance is a pleasant, well-lit, colorful ice cream shop. It was a really nice dessert stop.

    Daph H.

    I love gelato and was excited to try Gelatissimo. Gelato is always going to be more expensive than ice cream, so I was not surprised by the pricing of $6.75 for a single scoop.The shop is very cute and the flavors looked appealing. Customer service was great and I was offered to try as many flavors as I wanted. I didn't want to be obnoxious, so I tried one flavor, pistachio, and was underwhelmed. However, I didn't let that deter me and ordered a double scoop ($7.95) of flavors that I considered sure things. The wafer cookie on top was a nice touch. The hazelnut was decent, although somewhat lacking compared to the one at Bacio di Latte. The Wicked Double Chocolate Brownie was not good. I don't know if I got an off batch but it lacked a chocolaty flavor and the brownie pieces were hard and did not taste like a brownie. Neither my daughter nor I wanted to eat it and I wound up throwing the rest in the trash. If you go here, DEFINITELY sample the flavors first before ordering. Me, I'm going to stick to Bacio di Latte or Gelato Paradiso for my gelato fix.

    Matt M.

    What a great addition to UTC! Friendly service and they've got a bunch of unique flavors of gelato, and mark special flavors on their display as well. They also sell some drinks and other things too - nice variety. My son chose a duo of Pistachio and Cotton Candy, which I found questionable at first. But they were very good! I liked the pistachio more, he preferred the cotton candy, which made sharing a breeze. The texture was silky smooth, and the wafer on top was great to scoop and add a bit of crunchy texture to the gelato. It does melt a little quickly, so be sure to eat anything that's hanging over the cup/cone first!

    pistachio, caramel macadamia nut, cookie crumble, ube, ferrero roche, chocolate covered strawberry
    Huevi L.

    New ice cream shop at University Town Center !!!! The service was super helpful as they let you try as many flavors as you want which I definitely recommend because the flavors are somewhat of a hit or miss. - caramel macadamia and cookie crumble: 8.6/10. These flavors are so yummy and pair so well together !!!! - ube and ferrero rocher: 4/10. The ube flavor was lacking and had a weird taste. Same with the ferrero rocher. There was a strange after taste. - pistachio: 5.5/10. Usually gelato places do pistachio rlly well, and this place advertise pistachio to be their best flavor, but this one lacked the deep richness and creaminess pistachio gelato normally has. This shop has so many flavors to choose from, so definitely try before committing to a flavor because some are definitely better than others.

    Cookies and cream and salted macadamia dulce de leche
    Raven R.

    This is a cozy new place. The staff is very friendly and takes time to explain the flavors and make recommendations. I got small cup of salted macadamia dulce de leche and cookies and cream. Each order is punctuated with a cute waffle cookie. Salted Macadamia Dulce de Leche- The dulce de leche base is rich and creamy, the core flavor really pushes through. The macadamia adds a nice layer of texture and complements the caramely flavor pretty well. Cookies and Cream- The cookie is definitely dominant in this one. You get that oreo-y goodness with enough pieces to give that crunchy layer we have come to love from this classic flavor. Great place for gelato!

    Left: strawberry sorbet Right: Ube gelato
    Joycelyn C.

    We came on a Saturday around 8PM and there weren't too many customers at the time, but I will say it is a small, but cute shop. They had over a dozen flavors but once people came, it did feel a bit difficult to order or try more flavors. We decided to get strawberry sorbet and the ube gelato. I loved the ube flavor at first but it did get tiring after a while because of its richness. The strawberry sorbet however felt refreshing and was really tasty! The portions are very small and especially high for its price, but it does seem an adequate amount for the sweetness level. I did enjoy the Belgian waffle cookie !

    Ube
    Sepideh S.

    After trying the Newport location we came here, the quality was great and consistent. The employee told us that many of their sorbets and the vanilla bean icecream is dog-friendly and our four legged puppy loved it. I particularly love the ube, hazelnut, and strawberry cheesecake flavor. They have a less sweet dark chocolate which is a great healthier option.

    Straciatella
    Kat L.

    Service was great tonight. We enjoyed our gelatos. The stratcialtella was good and the mint was super minty. We want to try all the flavors!

    Triple Scoop with Chocolate Truffle, Stracciatella, and chocolate fudge brownie
    Ellianna D.

    So excited to finally have an gelato place in the UTC complex! We have been following their instagram and checking the storefront often up until their opening last week, and have already been back twice to keep trying their new flavors. The flavor variety is by far their strongest attribute- you can find whatever type of sweet palate you are craving, and they are amazing with letting you sample whatever you need. I love their decorations and theme - it gives such a modern, fun, bright character, and they live up to that with how sweet their workers have all been. We haven't yet had a long wait, and they do seem to get through customers relatively fast, though that might change as we get closer to the summer months. I love how all their flavors clearly have such fresh ingredients- their nutty flavors have actual nuts which makes for not only authentic flavor, and a really nice texture- and all the little flavor mix-ins make them really special. There is a good variety in which flavors are sweeter or a bit more subtle, and though they cycle through many of their flavors, they also always seem to have the most important gelato basics - like Stracciatella, pistachio, and the fruit-based ones. But they definitely go well beyond basic, which can be fun if you are feeling like something richer, or more complex. I really cannot wait to keep trying as they offer more flavors, and can guarantee I will be back!!

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    Sharon C.

    New gelato spot in OC that opened a few days ago and is located next to Tenori and Tender Greens! I'm so glad that this place is the newest addition to the UTC plaza since there are not many gelato places that I know of especially one that originated from Australia, so I'm able to have a sweet treat that is so close me! I came on a Tuesday around 2pm and there was no other people when I went so I could take the time to look into their flavors. This place doesn't have seating inside and only has one table outside, so it's mostly a grab and go spot. They have so many different options, from sorbets to the traditional vanilla or salted caramel, so I got quite indecisive since I wanted to try most of them. Thankfully, the staff member who helped me directly asked me if I wanted to try any flavor as a sample, which I tried the choc honeycomb and boysenberry swirl. I ended up getting the boysenberry swirl. I saw that the boysenberry swirl has won an award before, and I can definitely see why! It was creamy and I liked the berry flavor, it wasn't tart at all and was the right amount of sweetness for me. You can also choose if you want to add the cookie that comes on top, which I did add, it was a cute addition and I like how the cookie is on the thin side which paired well with the gelato. I finished this scoop pretty quickly even though the weather was a bit cold haha. Overall, while definitely on the more expensive side for gelato ($7 for basically one single scoop and the cup was pretty small but at least they were generous in filling it up to the top), I do highly recommend trying it out. It does make sense as they make their gelatos fresh in-store and it tastes good. I will come back again with friends and I do want to try one of the sorbets next time!

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