I was visiting the area with my friend and she wanted to get some dessert. It was a choice between the ice cream place nearby or here, so we decided to get this instead. The shop is a bit small, but we were served right away. The small cup size gives you two flavors, and I opted for their Mango and Raspberry flavor. Mango and Raspberry: They are labeled as vegan and it was a very good sorbet gelato. It was tart and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Both the flavors worked well together and harmonized. And for two scoops in a small, they give you ample amount of the frozen treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again. read more

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We used to come by here to get a small Gelato after meals. Small batch cozy. Glad we tried this cannot with fresh ricotta cream! It was refreshing, not too heavy, and perfect to share with two. They should put more emphasis on advertising (some visuals....) because it is not clear from exterior what menu options they offer. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Ricotta canoli! - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

I chose the Pitaschio & choco-orange as well as the vegan chocolate & melon flavor. I do really like this gelato ice cream - creamy and would come back again. I liked that there two other vegan flavors are offered. Service is quick & attentive. Ambiance is typical of a small ice cream shop, This place is located across Slanted Door's, closer to dining section. read more

I was checking out some nice food stops at the center after shopping and found Gio's! Really good and refreshing gelato, especially in the hot sun! The place was nice, they let me try samples of new flavors and I'm a sucker for fruity flavors so I settled on lemon & limited edition mixed berry gelato. Hit the spot, they had good food and products I'd definitely recommend checking them out this summer! read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Lemon and limited edition Mixed Berry ~ non dairy gelato - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Located in the Bishop Ranch City center, this place offers gelato and other imported goods. Although not true gelato (based on consistency and the way it's stored), it's still delicious with a variety of flavors! read more

The gelato here is super fresh and delicious! The pear flavor and the raspberry flavor were amazing together! The service here is good and you get your order done pretty quickly! The style in here is definitely insta worthy to show off your gelato! read more

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Dropped by for a quick dessert and this place looked inviting. Walked in and the friendly server suggested the hazelnut gelato. Also ordered an affogato with pistachio gelato. Both were tasty and full of flavor. Shop also had desserts in a self serve fridge on the side. This is a nice place to get your sweet fix. read more

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First time trying their gelato and all the flavors I sampled were delicious! I went with the Sicilian pistachio and hazelnut. The only downside was the service - the server at the counter was a bit rude, which could definitely be improved. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Pistachio - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

I visited on a Sunday afternoon to pick up cake and also get some single scoops. ORDER Gelato Cake ($55)*- Pistachio and Almond 3 Gelato Single Scoops $8 x 3) - Cappuccino, Matcha and Mango *Gelato cakes are $45/kg STARS (stand out qualities) -Food (5/5 stars) - best pistachio and hazelnut gelato I've had; cappuccino, mango and matcha gelato were super delicious too; almond flavor didn't have as much flavor profile but that may be the nature of the nut -Service (4/5 stars) - Free samples; Was able to order cake about 1-2 weeks ahead via email ; staff were friendly and responsive -Ambiance (4/5 stars) - cute and clean interior, enough indoor seating (one table and two chairs) and outdoor seating (two tables and four chairs) STAIRS (areas of growth) -Price Menu and Transparency- I saw another gelato cake posted on Yelp that looked a little bigger size and cost $45 (https://yelp.to/R3Z03xW1N0 ). I'm not sure why the cake I ordered was $10 more and hope they have more detailed price menu and transparency for their cakes -Discounts - price sooo expensive so I recommend some discounts and promotions; otherwise, I don't plan to come back often -Loyalty program - I recommend offering offering stamp card (physical or digital) or something similar -Birthday gift - I recommend offering free gelato for birthdays; I subscribed to email but didn't any birthday offers -Online web page or menu for cakes - clarify size of cake in inches or cm (in addition to weight), number of flavors, pricing, customized writing if available and show pictures of examples -Birthday sign or chocolate topping for cakes TIPS -If you want to order a gelato cake, email to confirm availability and other details (they need to have it shipped from SF to San Ramon store) -if you plan to buy any cake or gelato pints to go, bring your own cooler with ice -Try different flavors! -Free parking available at mall including curbside parking that I think is 10 minutes read more

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We love a sweet treat! GIO Gelati delivers just that with a decent amount of flavors available and a shelf of preserved fruits / jams. Keep in mind that they have a rotating menu (green apple and yuzu) that steers away from their classic flavors (vanilla bean, tiramisu, cappucino, etc). There's also vegan options. I came in wanting their hazelnut gelato, but the worker kindly let me know that it changes 2x a week. It's relatively pricey with a kids cup (1 flavor) being $6.50. We opted for the small cup (2 flavor) and just got the vegan chocolate. The worker let us sample as many flavors as we wanted before we decided on one. Their chocolate gelato had a creamy and rich semi-sweet dark chocolate flavor. I would've loved if there was a wafer, but you can add certain toppings for $2 each. I would come back to check out what other unique flavors they have after knowing their menu changes frequently. Friendly service as well. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Vegan Chocolate in small cup - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Gio gelati is a local brand thriving from San Francisco pac heights to Silicon Valley Eataly (Westfield Valley Fair). This San Ramon location is slightly hidden around the corner from William Sonoma bishops ranch. They offer rich flavor Italian style gelatos, creamy / rich flavors. We got a small scoop of tiramisu it is very good and filling, looks almost like a real tiramisu. The ingredients seem rich and fresh. Staff is friendly. They also sell other Italian goods like risotto rice, and cooler boxes. You can try before you purchase. Some shaded outdoor seating available, cute vibrant colors. read more

Such a cute space to have a small gelato place. There is no room to eat your treat inside but they do have a few seats right outside the door. There are a lot of flavors to try so I chose lemon crema and vanilla. It was so refreshing and delicious! Looking forward to trying new flavors. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Vanilla and Lemon crema - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

While in the area for a walk around Annabel Lake we stopped into GIO Gelati after picking up a Starbucks next door. I loved everything about Gio. They have child sized single scoops available and seating out front and the honey was blown away by the pistachio ice cream flavor (and he has a very high bar for pistachio). My crisp mint chip flavor was delicious - with chocolate slivers similar to the liquid shell that turns hard when it hits ice cream - and the service was extremely friendly and helpful. Overall, five stars across the board and we will definitely be returning! read more

$6.50 for a kids scoop where the cup they put it in is indented almost halfway up. The vanilla gelato also left a lot to be desired. Won't be coming back read more

It was an incredibly busy afternoon with a line out of the store and the employee had great service and moved the line well. The location is cute and easy to grab a quick snack! I loved all the flavors! read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Milk and caramelized figs, Sour Cherry Chip with a baby cone - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Don't be fooled; this location is tucked away in a well-shaded alleyway at City Center, but these gelato flavors pack HUGE flavor. The fruity flavors taste so fresh, tart and zingy. The staff is really friendly and there is plenty of seating around. The decor is really cute. I'll definitely return! read more

We're at the city center quite often and Gio Gelati is my new favorite gelato spot in San Ramon. We tried the hazelnut and vanilla bean flavor and both were so good. Dense enough with a decent pull and strong flavors. I thought the aftertaste was a bit sweet, but nothing to complain loudly about. I also sampled the mango gelato which was so good. Will be back! read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Gelato open until 9 PM Located in the Bishop Ranch Shopping center They had a large selection of gelato with smooth and creamy We had hazelnut, cappuccino, toasted almond, and sour cherry. Everything was amazing and refreshing. They also sell gelato, popsicles, cake, candies, and some baked goods. Very cute store had such amazing gelato. read more

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Came here after eating in the mall for gelato. It's located near slanted door and there's some seatings outside. There's a variety of flavors with cup and cone options. The guy was helpful and fast. I got a small with cappuccino and chocolate orange. Both flavors are strong and very creamy. The chocolate orange has orange zests in it that makes it extra good with the chocolate flavor. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Cappuccino and Chocolate orange - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

We kept saying we would try this gelato place out. But we always end up going to Salt & Straw. On this Friday date night, we decided to finally try Gio! We were served right away. We picked two scoops and were both vegan - mango and raspberry. We were not disappointed and finished the entire cup between both of us. The shop is small and very clean. Service was quick and our dessert was delicious! If you're looking for a local gelato place, visit Gio in San Ramon City Center! read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Mango and raspberry vegan - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

It's solid gelato. Is it super super good? No, not really. I've had better Gelato and ice cream elsewhere, but it'll do when you have a strong hankering for cold, sweet ice cream. Do I expect it to match gelato I've had in Italy? No, but for the prices they charge, I feel it should be a bit better. As the kids would say, this was mid. They were generous with the scoop size and a mini cone came free with the order. Small cups get up to two flavors, and medium up to three. They had an assortment of flavors available, and I'm sure there would be something for everyone in your group. But could be better. Their marketing promises good stuff, "authentic Italian gelato tradition, to the freshest local California ingredients to create the healthiest, freshest, handmade gelato" but I've had better Gelato with much less marketing, like in Greece or the Philippines that just promised flavor. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Cappuccino and pistachio - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Very good gelato! A little on the expensive side, but nice service, short wait, and tasty gelato make up for the price. The waffle cone was tasty too. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

We were at Bishop Ranch and decided to give GIO a try as they were running a 15% promotion. I got a single cup of milk and honey as well as avocado flavors. I had wanted a cone, but you can only select one flavor for a small cone. My sister got the sour cherry and my husband got the hazelnut affogato. The serving sizes are very generous and we all enjoyed our flavors. However, I think the gelato is just a bit too sweet. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Small cup: milk &honey and avocado flavors - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

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The other ice cream store has a very big line, so I went to this. The gelato was good but it is pricey compared to the scoop size. I am a little sad that the gelato is also not up to the mark. I tried Tiramisu, it was ok, not great. May be next time, I will try other flavors. read more

Came here on a whim with a friend and tried the three scoop size. I had passion fruit, black cherry and a vanilla based flavor that I can't quite remember. The serving sizes were perfect and so tasty. The gelato was smooth with no grittiness or ice. I could eat a gallon of the passion fruit flavor if left unattended. Wonderful customer service and plenty of places to enjoy your gelato while at city center. For what it is worth, the day I went happened to be a Yelp Elite event that I was unaware of, and my friend and I didn't even mind having to pay. The gelato was well worth it. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Gelato - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Not sure how you can call this gelato?! Probably the worst I have ever had. Left a horrible feeling in my mouth. And the price.....ridiculous! Definitely won't be returning! read more

Nice little place, not the most popular, that's why the service is fast. Not too cheap but yummy read more

Yummy gelato ice cream. We had the matcha flavor on a cone it was pretty yummy. It was close to $8 for the scoop on a small cone. The location of this shop is perfect. there's so much to do from having ice cream , coffee, shopping or just hanging out. Cute spot. Service for the ice cream was quick and simple. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

My wife and I stopped by for a quick dessert, saw it was a local favorite and had to try it. We both got the dark chocolate, after trying about 6 different flavors. The best i tried from the 6 was the pistachio. I believe i tasted salted caramel, tiramisu, stiaccela i believe, and i think it was fig and the other flavors i dont remember. Not the best tasting gelato 1-10 it got a 5 Thats not passing in any gradebook Need a minimum of 7/10 to be passable. Anyway, dont come here unless you want a half the real gelato experience for double the price. American entrepreneurship at its finest. The Chocolate gelato ended up hurting my teeth really bad after. Go at your own risk. Staff was nice and the place was clean. Ambiance was a bit stale and lacked spark. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Vegan Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Pretty good gelats. Small but functional store with a small cappucino machine. Maybe about 10 flavors with a couple that caught our eyes. Stracciatella. And a vanilla orange. Disappointed they didnt have pistachio on this day. Had no clue what the strat was, nor did the young girl serving us haha. It was good. Like a creamy chocolate chip? But really love the textures and subtle flavors of the gelato here. Eat inside or eat fast, otherwise, the creaminess for sure melts this thing real quick. Pricing is reasonable for what you get. $10 for 3 flavors, which my wife and I barely finished. Will be back for different flavors. Chao! read more

I've heard that this place has good options for Vegan ice creams, and have diary options too. Mango flavor in their menu looked enticing. Amaretto and the chocolate scoops were definitely enjoyable on a hot day. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Amaretto n chocolate - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Was really excited to try this place and waited outside for 30 minutes because there's a sign that says "be back in 15". Needless to say I won't be back. If you can't even get your time right how are you gonna get your ice cream right. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

Service: standard service with friendly staff! Quick and no delays Ambiance: nothing particularly remarkable. It's a small shops that displays the gelato options and offers samples! Food: we had the hazelnut, fig, and Nutella. The texture was creamy and thick, though the flavors didn't particularly jump out as anything remarkable read more

Excellent gelato, tried the chocolate hazelnut and loved it. The cones seem homemade too, very crisp and thin. I was impressed with all of their flavors, quite a selection for a small shop. Great service too! read more

I love gelato, so it's no surprise I was super excited to try GIO Gelati. We came here after a very full lunch at Delarosa, but in my mind, there's always room for dessert! The store itself is quite quaint. However, GIO Gelati boasted a wide variety of gelato flavors, and they were even offering samples when I went (July 4th weekend)! One thing I will note is that the prices are on the steeper side (which I guess is expected of gelato stores). I got the kids size of the coffee flavor, which I believe came out to be about $5 or $6. That being said, maybe I was too full from lunch, but the kids size scoop turned out to be the perfectly sized after-lunch dessert. They really do tightly pack that scoop into the cup! The coffee flavor was scrumptious. Rich, authentic, flavorful -- it was almost as if I was eating iced coffee. read more

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Got a small Affogato with vanilla gelato and real espresso (not decaf) and it was delicious! Just the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner with friends! read more

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The storefront is unassuming, but when you walk inside, there are many flavors to choose from! We got a couple of cones with tangerine flavor and fig flavor. My personal fave was fig! These were such a treat! The young lady serving us was quick and friendly. Definitely coming back here for gelato again! read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Tangerine and fig flavors -yum! - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

I got the banana flavor but for some reason it tasted like sour lemon flavor I dunno I didn't like it. read more

GIO Gelati - San Ramon - Desserts Near Me - San Ramon, California

If you're craving something cold and sweet, look no further than GIO Gelati! They have so many delicious flavors it was hard to choose! They rotate their flavors multiple times throughout the day. Their multiple size options allow you the ability to add multiple flavors to your cup or cone too! The capriccio flavor tasted like Nutella with chocolate wafers and was delicious. Their sorbets are also delicious and I enjoyed their mango sorbet! Occasionally, you may be able to find other items on sale too, like the colomba and hot chocolate stirrers pictured below. read more

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Not the best experience. Let's start with the service first. Upon arrival the young man working the counter failed to acknowledge us. He was too busy on his phone sitting in a corner to really care or notice. We had to call out to him so he'd help us. The young man didn't offer us any samples or at least let us know what some popular flavors were. We ended up getting pistachio and chocolate togo. Hubby and I carried our cups to the car to give the gelato a first try. We were hoping the bad service did not equate to bad gelato, but we were wrong. The pistachio gelato had no pistachio flavor. It was extremely bland. The chocolate was okay but could use improvement. Honestly speaking, I've had lots of gelato in Italy before and can vouch that GIO does not hold a candle to gelato in Italy. No, I am not expecting it to be exactly the same as Italy, but at least get the flavors to taste like what it should be. Then you can charge for $6.50 a small scoop. Otherwise, it's not worth it. read more