After lunch at La Pizza & La Pasta, we headed downstairs for some dessert. They had four vegan-friendly options: Mango, Limone (lemon), Frutto della Passione (passionfruit), and Cocco (coconut). The line was pretty long, and they only had one person working. I could tell she was doing her best to keep the line moving along but felt kind of bad that she didn't have any support. Thankfully, by the time we finally got to the front, another person came out from the back to help scoop, and a third to handle checkout. I planned on getting a medium with two scoops and knew I wanted passionfruit but was torn between lemon and coconut, so I asked to sample both. The lemon was good, but I preferred the creaminess of the coconut, so I went with that. The coconut was yummy, but the passionfruit was amazing. That alone is worth a 5-star review. My mom got the Bombolato with Croccantino Amarena (sweet milk with sour cherries and chocolate chips) and Capriccio (hazelnut with chocolate spread) topped with chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. She loved it! She pretty much ate the whole thing, except for half the donut. My only gripe is that I wish they had at least one vegan pastry in the cake section. The seating options are also really limited in the gelato area but luckily we walked to the back and found one open table. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Medium: Frutto Della Passione (passionfruit) and Cocco (coconut) - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

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On the first floor of eataly, nice sweet stop for a break from walking the mall. - pistachio: the gelato consistency was really smooth. The pistachio was delicious and natural. Not too sweet! read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Pistachio - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Remember when you couldn't get great gelato in San Jose? I'm glad those days are long gone. Gelato by Patrizia appears to be a special variant of the Eataly gelato stand that's only in some of their locations, and the one at Valley Fair in San Jose is the first one which I've had the opportunity to try. Located on the first floor and exposed to the mall interior, it's one of several frozen dessert options available here, and it's arguably the best. It's fortunate that they have a good reputation and the usually-a-great-sign opaque metal containers, as they also limited me to only 2 samples. It was busy, so I get it, but I wonder if and hope that they'd be more permissive during lulls since most great gelaterias and ice cream shops are happy to give more tastes than that. The pistachio sample was good but not lifechanging or anything. However, the Patrizia fruit blend was so intense and undeniably awesome that I added it to my final order. The melange of passion fruit, pomegranate, and blood orange formed a tart symphony that reminded me of some sort of smoothie take on sour candy. The key here is that the natural essences of the fruits are undeniably present on the palate, so if you love the mix of sourness and sweetness, this is for you. For the other two flavors in my large cup ($10.90), I went with mango and hazelnut. The Mango was just as creamy as Patrizia sorbetto despite both being dairy-free and also free of any strange vegan milk flavors. It is also pretty mild, even when enjoyed several spoonfuls in a row, so I kinda wished that I'd picked something else. The hazelnut was as captivating and rich as any hazelnut I've had, so it's a must if you usually enjoy that flavor. Come to Gelato by Patrizia if you have a sweet tooth. That's it, and that's all. read more

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Out favorite gelato spot in the South Bay! I don't think we can ever visit Valley Fair and Eataly without a stop here for gelato. They change their flavors often so it's always fun to try new ones, and they do such a great job of making their flavors taste so fresh and vibrant. I'm always impressed especially by their fruit flavors which taste like the most ripe and fresh versions of them. The recent Peach flavor we tried was like biting into a ripe peach, skin and all. But my favorite will always be one of their mainstay flavors, Stracciatella (sweet milk and chocolate chips) - tastes like fresh creamy milk with thin crunchy chocolate shards. There's usually tables to sit at along the side of further at the back, or also back in the mall area. read more

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Within the Valley Fair mall, there's like 4 ice cream shops to choose from. If you are looking for some traditional classic gelato flavors, this is the place. It's located on the 1st floor of Eataly. They have more than enough variety of flavors to choose from and even have dairy-free, vegan options as well. They do allow you to sample up to 3 flavors. Service was very good - staff were friendly and did not rush you. There's always a line, but it moves relatively fast. They have a cute little fridge by the entrance of the line where you can get ice cream pints and ice cream bars for those who prefer to "skip the line." They have interesting ice cream bar flavors including pistachio covered in salted caramel, pistachio ice cream covered in dark chocolate & pistachio granola and pistachio ice cream with white chocolate. For this visit, we tried the Italian Pistachio gelato and the Caffe Espresso gelato. Both were amazingly strong in their respective flavors and such a pleasure to eat. I would say it's a bit on the sweeter side, but definitely, less sweet than Salt & Straw ice cream. The pistachio used in their gelato are imported from Italy. The texture of the gelato was creamy and thick enough to be close to an ice cream. Highly recommend!! Will return to try out their other flavors. read more

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This place is heaven! No need to say anything else! Everything is yummy form the dessert to the coffee! Today I had the affogato and it did not disappoint! read more

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We finally tried this gelato shop inside Eataly, Westfield Valley Fair Mall, and it was delicious! They have a good selection of flavors. I chose California Blossom, with orange and almond flavors and a hazelnut with chocolate. The California Blossom was light and refreshing while the chocolate hazelnut one was quite rich and delectable. My husband also got the California Blossom and salted caramel. He loved both flavors. You need to buy the medium sized cup to get two flavors. I was taken off guard when asked if I wanted a topping and did not select one, but probably will next time. We will definitely be back to try more flavors! read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

I really love this gelato place. The gelato is so flavorful and it has a nice fruity flavor. The corazon is one of my new seasonal flavors but the california blossom is so yummy. I really love trying their flavors. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Corazon gelato - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

The pistachio gelato is the way to go. They allow up to 3 tastes per person before buying. Here's the run-down: 4.7: California blossom gelato. It's orange with almond extract, with almond slices and bits of candied peel. Oddly fantastic. 4.6: Pistachio or hazelnut gelato: both are very good. Tastes like it was made with real nuts. It is very melty; they do not use fancy emulsifiers. In an Instagram post, the owner says that she uses Pistachios from Bronte and Hazelzuts from Piemonte. Which means they are losing money on every scoop. 4.0: Peach gelato/sorbet: It's very icy like a sorbet. It's pink; it probably included peach skin for color. 3.5: Raspberry gelato. Flavor is not that great. 3.2: Mango sorbet. Flavor is a little artificial. It has the sour off-puting note that mango sometimes has. 3.0: Lemon sorbet: Too sweet. Astringently sour. 3.0: Capricco gelato: Chocolate and hazelnut. Too sweet. Very strong fudge flavor. 3.0: Coconut gelato. It's "young coconut flavor". It has bits of shredded coconut, not as good as marianne's macapuno. 2.5: Taste of fig gelato: Flavor is bad; too generic sweet. 2.5: Taste of strawberry gelato; Not impressive. 2.0: Salted caramel gelato. It's a generic yellow custard base, with not much caramel flavor. 2.0: Coccant amarena: Cherries and chocolate chips. The flavor combo doesn't work. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Coconut, and salted caramel gelato. - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

I'd be craving gelato for quite some time having cut down on desserts for a while! Pistachio gelato is my favorite. Having seen them previously at Valley fair, I'd eyed up both this place and Venchi to get my gelato and was confused, and then Venchi on the day told me they ran out of Pistachio. Well, easy choice! I must say I just found it decent. I have had better pistachio gelato. Maybe I just didn't like its flavor. They were generous with their toppings for sure. Went around closing time so not much crowd here. In fact at the time I didn't see a crowd at Venchi either. Btw, it was tough for me to find this place through Eataly, took me around 15 minutes I suppose and that wasn't ideal. May or may not come back. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Pistachio Gelato - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

I Must Conefess Official Gelato purveyor for six of the nine US Eataly locations, and is the brainchild of an Italian 2nd generation gelato chef, Patrizia Pasqualetti. The Good: *All gelato are made in-house with only quality ingredients, and they have dairy-free and gluten-free options, as well. *Friendly and fast service *Fair pricing for the quality *Housemade waffle cones *Flavors change with the seasons *Their Caffé flavor, made w/ Lavazza Espresso, is the most coffiest flavor that ever coffee'd. Holy smokes! There is no need for a pick-me-up after that bad boy. 0_o *The Hazelnut flavor was really mild testing but has a deep, natural flavor. I also appreciate that their gelato isn't too sweet. *Outdoor and indoor seating, but it's first come, first served basis. The Meh: *Always a line, but it goes pretty fast. The ladies behind the counter hustle and keep things moving at breakneck speed. *Can't get two flavors unless you get the medium size. The Ugly: *Valley Fair is always a shit-show, but that T intersection coming off of Stevens Creek & Santana Row is a complete and utter disaster of traffic engineering. Quite frankly, I'm shocked someone isn't killed there at least once a week. Conclusion: Absolutely amazing gelato. Highly recommended. read more

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Came here to try their new milkshakes they started offering - ordered a pistachio milkshake, and while the flavor is exceptional, I found that the woman making my milkshake added way too much milk, making it a pistachio milk instead of a milkshake. I like my milkshakes thicker, almost full ice cream and very cold. If you go here, make sure to tell them you like it thick! It was about $11 after taxes for a milkshake.. pretty expensive if you ask me! You can also sample their other gelato flavors. I'd give the milkshake a 3/5, but their gelato in general is very yummy. read more

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The gelato here is so yummy. I've tried strawberry (non-dairy), tiramisu, panna cotta raspberry (this one was really sweet to me), and hazelnut - it was all tasty. I was surprised at how creamy the strawberry was and how it captured the natural taste of strawberries perfectly. Service is great and I prefer the gelato here to Venchi's gelato, highly recommend stopping by as the lines are shorter and flavors are tastier here. Ambience is casual. Don't remember seeing a bathroom inside but there's plenty of bathrooms in the mall. There are a few tables and seats in the cafe part of Eataly a few feet away. read more

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After a hearty ramen lunch, we decided to partake with Eataly's gelato. Got really confused why Yelp's business page is labeled "Gelato by Patrizia" whereas the poster states "Il Gelato Di Eataly by Patrizia Pasqualetti". The signage above the shop states, "La Gelateria Artisanal Gelato," so checking in the app and uploading photos was chaotic. Enough jibber jabber and let's review this shop. Decked with the usual gelateria aesthetics (cones, cups & cards), this corner counter is rather odd as the products weren't visible. After sampling a couple of the good stuff, we finalized our choices. My wife and I got the "medio" with two flavors in a cup. We deferred with the optional & delectably displayed toppings that were a dollar each as we wanted to savor the Italian dessert sans mix-ins. I chose the dairy-free and refreshing Lemon & Ginger mixed with Mango. This was my first time with this combo and it was perfect after a greasy lunch. The wife got her usual Pistachio combined with Banana gelato. I'm pretty sure she liked it as she never shared and even finished her dessert way before I was able to consume mine. It was a tad pricey for gelato, but I guess that's to be expected for the location and brand name. read more

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This was a good place near eatItaly of santanaroe. It is located in the prime area of the mall and it offers multiple different items along with gelato really creative and how they serve your gelato. You can get it on a cone cup or croissant or some cookies. They have very limited menu, which makes it very easy to pick what you like. There is a dairy and a dairy free gelato , there are very creative gelato that I saw today one was orange vanilla and almond together in one which was by far the best that I had and there was a pistachio which we loved tasting and there was a milk and fig gelato which was super delicious too. The service was pretty good. We got to try a lot of gelatos before we made our choice and this is cool areas to hang out with your family, friends or a date. Make sure you go climb up that restaurant and get your hands on some nice wine and some Italian food too. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Fig - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Nocciola and Bacio -- hazelnut goodness! The nocciola is plain hazelnut while the bacio has crunchy bits in it from the nut and chocolate bits. It's very nice and creamy and the hazelnut flavor is prominent. Overall quick service. The gelato is on the pricier side. There's other flavors that I sampled, but hazelnut flavors were the most delicious! read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Nocciola & Bacio Gelato Single Scoop - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

We recently tried the gelato from Eataly and it was a great experience! We chose the refreshing flavors of persimmons, the creamy richness of sweet milk paired with caramelized figs, a blend of sweet milk infused with chocolate chips, and hazelnut. Among all these, the hazelnut stood out as a clear favorite, offering a perfect balance of nuttiness and sweetness Service and ambiance was great! Very lively read more

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The quality and richness of the gelato here is pure class. I don't think I've ever had a bad flavor here. I was intrigued to see their waffle cups so I obviously had to try. The workers are always patient and kind. Though this area does get packed during busy days, it's still worth the visit. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Pistachio gelato in a waffle cup - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

I usually don't like gelato, but my friend recommended this place and insisted that I give it a try. I got the California blossom and O Em Gee, it is sooooo good! Compared to icecream, this gelato was light, but super tasty! I loved it and now I CRAVE it every week. Definitely give this place a try! read more

Gelato By Patrizia - california blossom - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Got the chocolate chip and strawberry ice cream. Quality was good, liked the strawberry more than chocolate chip. Texture def was gelato as no doubt this was from eatily. Their sizes ars goos good sharing read more

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A little pricy, but it's a place to treat yourself. Would recommend the affogato. Considering how much a scoop and an espresso costs, the price at $10 makes sense. You get to choose as many toppings are you want, so that makes it fun. It's also delicious! Personally I thought everything was pretty sweet, so I would go in prepared with a side of water. No seating designated for this place, but there's seats next door inside the mall as well as some unique outdoor options right outside. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Affogato - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

I have not eaten at the restaurant but this gelato is some of the best I ever had. My wife likes the pistachio. I am a big fan of the tiramisu. But we've tried chocolate and some of the other flavors and they're all good. I would recommend two friends and family. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Tiramisu and pistachio! - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

I love their gelato and I love that 90% flavors do not contain eggs. But I do have a good reason to be hesitant every time I go here- Every different server gives me a different amount in my scoop. This has happened 3-4 times now. Its really disappointing and when I pointed it out that its way less gelato than what I got last time, the facial response was very cold and unwelcoming. Also, when you ask for 2 flavors (2 scoops), the first flavor will be in more quantity than the second flavor - this does not make me happy and content, especially with the price I'm paying for 2 scoops!!!! (Everything is so damn expensive these days) Also, beware that they only allow 2 tasting samples. I have been here 5 times now and none of the times they notified me before tasting that only 2 samples are allowed ~ not a good start to making customers happy. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Hazelnut gelato - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Overly sweet and does not have good taste. My go to order for gelato is pistachio and this one does not have any of that nutty flavor. Go upstairs to Venchi, muchhhh better read more

Located in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in the Eataly section of the mall. Came with the family and we shared two cups. My son and I got the strawberry and the pistachio. For me both flavors were meh. It just tasted like basic ice cream and not like the gelato I have tasted elsewhere. The line was extremely long too so it was not worth the wait. The workers were quick but just feels frantic and chaotic to get your gelato and pay. Because you just have to go to register and wait around for others to get out of the way so you can pay. Overall, I would just skip if not in the area. The pricing was on the higher side, but I guess because it was made with quality ingredients it justifies the pricing. I kinda felt they skimped on the amount of gelato you get. I originally came because I heard you can get unlimited toppings but it's only if you get a cone. The Eataly area itself it so quaint and crowded, there is no seating inside. You just have to find mall seating areas. If familiar with the Westfield mall parking garage then you know how crowded it is and you must pay for parking. read more

I'm Italian, born and raised, and I was in California for summer vacation. Of course, when you grow up in Italy, you know that finding real gelato in the U.S. can be... let's say, disappointing. So I went to Eataly (because, well, I'm Italian ) and tried Gelato by Patrizia Pasqualetti. After tasting it, I thought: finally! A gelato that actually tastes like home. Then I came here to write a review and found Scott F.'s novel. ! What you wrote is not really a review, but your personal essay on flavors. And you know what? We can't all have the same sweet tooth -- that's the beauty of gelato. I'm also curious: how many times did you go back to try them all? Or was it several rounds of "free tastes" plus one scoop? My recommendation to you, Scott: book a trip to Italy. Once you sit down with a proper coppa gelato in a small Italian piazza, you'll understand what Patrizia is bringing here. Until then, trust me -- this gelato is the real deal. read more

Thai review is not about gelato :) My boyfriend and I recently visited this place for the first time, and we were pleasantly surprised by our experience! We decided to indulge in the Sphera and Bianca desserts, accompanied by an Americano. While the coffee was great, the real star of the show was the Sphera dessert - it was absolutely divine! You simply have to try it! What really caught my attention was the attention to detail in their branding. From the charming bag to the box with the sign inside, every detail added a special touch to our visit. We were both really impressed! If you want a tasty dessert with nice touches, this place is the place to go! read more

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This line is a lot shorter and goes by quicker than venchi so if you don't want to wait over 30 minutes to an hour for gelato just come here. Some flavors are better. I liked the hazelnut here better but the dark chocolate at venchi is better. I ordered the Capriccio. You get pretty big samples and the workers are friendly. I paid $6.45 for a small cup. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is the gelato spot on the first floor or Eataly. They are fairly busy. The gelato is decent but I find the staff consistently grump. Not going back...pass. read more

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Nice dessert spot on the ground floor of Eataly. The portions seem small for their prices, but I enjoyed my stracciatella that was smooth and not overly sweet, and my wife raved about her fig gelato packed with flavor. Line was a bit long when we went and the setup is odd with the staff seeming to run into each other to serve the crowds. But I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Fig and Stracciatella - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Refreshing to say the least! The salted caramel could be sweeter and have more caramel swirls but it was tasty! Probably the best part of Eataly Silicon Valley read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Java, mango, salt caramel, strawberry - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

The Pistachio gelato is probably by far my favorite. Located in the corner, I was honestly surprised they had SO many flavors. Pistachio gelato + pistachio topping is the best combo. Toppings are an extra +$1. It would be incredible if we could top it off with olive oil. Anyways, I defintely recommend y'all stop by and grab a gelato for dessert or a snack. read more

Absolutely one of the best gelato places in San Jose. I always ALWAYS get the passion fruit because it's my absolute favorite. It's so tangy which just the right amount of sweetness. I always try the seasonal flavors which are so good! I love how the quality of the gelato always stays the same. I oftentimes see the owner there scooping gelato as well! She's always so kind with a smile on her face which makes me love her gelato even more read more

Based on taste, this gelateria is five stars. The design of the countertops gets three stars. I appreciate that customers can't talk too close to the gelati, but the high, thick glass partition is right at mouth/eye level and the employees can't hear or see the customers very well. Anyways, the pistachio had a nice roasted pistachio flavor and the stracciatella was great. This is located on the lower level of Eataly inside the Westfield Valley Fair mall fyi. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - pistachio gelato - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

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This gelato is absolutely a feast for all senses. Perfect texture and incredible flavors - so authentic, intense and well-rounded. Pistacchio is my favorite although they are all delicious. No wonder: I found out that Master Gelato Chef Patricia gets the pistachios from Italy. This is an absolutely addictive pleasure. I simply love it. read more

Best gelato in NorCal!! The line was long but went by very fast. I recommend the raspberry flavor, it was delicious and not too sweet. Perfect for a sunny day. No place to sit but plenty of places to sit outside of Eataly and Westfield's outdoor area in front of Shake Shack. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Raspberry Gelato - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Fantastic gelato! Absolutely authentic to the best gelato you can find in Italy. I travel to Italy a few times a year and I have yet to taste a pistacchio gelato as good as Patrizia's! So grateful to have this wonderful gelateria here in Silicon Valley. Grazie Patrizia, grazie Eataly! read more

Really solid gelato place. Line moves really quick and the gelato is really good. I tried the capriccio and it was a lot better than the cioccolato one I got previously. It's kind of tastes like Nutella but less sweet. read more

Gelato By Patrizia - Capriccio - Gelato Near Me - San Jose, California

Gelato here is delicious! As good as Italy! It's hard to decide if I want a huge scoop of ice cream from Salt & Straw or a smaller real tasty concentrated flavor or two of gelato. If it is quantity, go for S&S if it's flavor and a smaller dessert, go for the gelato. It's cold and flavors are good. I like pistachio, coconut, chocolate, and cherry usually. If you go for a milkshake, share it. It's so filling. My favorite gelato spot. read more

Gelato was creamy, smooth and delicious. Tons of flavors and very friendly staff. In my view this is the best place for gelato in town.