gelatiamo was a cozy hideaway spot from the crazy seattle wind and rain (someone had to be by the…read moredoor to let people in and out). overall very vibey with a few tables to sit at! staff were friendly as well. for the smallest size, you can get two scoops of any flavor! the berries and cream flavor reminded me of the plain tart frozen yogurt flavor (but much creamier and a bit sweeter from the berries). the strawberry sorbet was also very good! you can taste the strawberries for sure. eggnog was an interesting flavor! i've never had actual eggnog before so i don't have a good comparison point but it was good and not overwhelming in any flavor profile. cookies and cream was good too :)

This dessert and pastry place is close by to Benaroya hall, so I would get here by public transit…read moreif you can. When you do walk in here, you feel like you're in a fine-dining like area with dim lights yet it also has the feel of a cafe where you can sit and relax with whatever you get. Since one of my friends knew I haven't been here before for desserts, he decided to take me and out other friends here to try their gelato for the first time. I got a scoop of their marionberry swirl and had a taste of my bestie's salted caramel gelato. Both were really good though my marionberry had a lot more taste and wasn't as sweet as the salted caramel. Staff up front were very patient with us when we asked to try several of their flavors at once.

Absolutely loved Hellenika and their cultured gelato! Right by Pike's Place and we happened to…read morestumble upon it. From other reviews we were lucky there wasn't a long line! Thought the 20 minute churning was neat to see as well as the windows into their kitchen. Appreciated being able to sample! I ended up going with a different direction than I originally would have because of the samples. Coconut Ube was so good! Has little pieces of coconut which adds to the texture and the Plain Greek almost tastes like cheesecake. A small was plenty too and loved you could do two flavors even for a small.

Had to stop at Hellenika Cultured Creamery while exploring Pike Place Market and it did not…read moredisappoint. The gelato is incredibly creamy, rich, and packed with flavor -- you can truly taste the freshness in every bite. I loved that everything is churned every 20 minutes or less, which gives it such a smooth texture. The menu has a great mix of staple favorites and fun seasonal rotations, so there's always something new to try. The staff was friendly, patient, and happy to let us sample flavors before choosing (honestly, you'll want to try them all). The shop itself is bright, spotless, and super easy to order from, which made the whole experience even better. Portions are the perfect size, prices are reasonable for Pike Place Market, and the quality is absolutely worth it. If you're visiting Pike Place and want a refreshing treat, this place is a must-stop. The Honey Lavender and Ube Coconut were amazing! And the Mango Tajin is not one to be slept on.

Gelato as it should be! The chocolate and stracciatella go amazingly well together, and I got the…read moreKookie Caramel, to make it a triple delight! Bellllissssimo!!! The friendly service and peaceful ambience made the experience all the more enjoyable.

It makes me sad to write this 2-star review because Bottega Italiana has been my favorite gelato…read moreshop in Seattle for the past 15+ years. As you can see from my review years ago, when my hubs and I came back from a trip to Italy, we wanted to find a gelato shop that had the same quality as the shops in Rome. Not all the gelato and sorbetto we had in Italy was good, some flavors tasted artificial, and during our time there, we learned how to tell the good from the meh. When we returned to Seattle, we were happy to find great-Italy-like gelato at the Bottega Italiana in Green Lake. After that shop closed (still sad about that!) we started going to their other shop by Pike Place Market. For years, this place featured delicious, fresh, quality gelato and sorbetto that tasted like the flavors they were labeled with--so strawberry tasted like eating real strawberries and so on. But on a recent visit, I got a small cup with strawberry and raspberry-dragon fruit and the first flavor I got when I tasted it was sugar. As I ate more of it, it started to remind me of Jolly Rancher candies, not totally, but enough to turn me off. They use just enough fruit to make you believe it's the flavor that it's labeled with, but the amount of sugar and other things added makes their fruit flavors as meh as the not-so-good shops we learned to avoid in Rome. Alas, I think my favorite gelato shop in Seattle has fallen prey to profit over quality. Why, Bottega Italiana, why??? It makes me and my hubs very sad. The only reason I am giving two stars instead of one is because the service was friendly and efficient, and my hubs's dairy-based gelato flavors were all right--not great but all right. Over the years, we've tried all the other gelato shops in Seattle and none of them measure up either. I guess it's time we take another trip to Italy.

The food was genuinely amazing, Gelato great, service, quick and easy, ambiance was very calming…read moreand warm. Overall, this place was the best. -b

Cute, small shop with a lot of good Gelato options. It was pretty busy when we stopped in, but the…read moreline moved quickly, even though it was only one staff member. The staff member was very friendly. I opted for 2 flavors in the small bowl, but you can get cones, bowls, even drinks! Such good Gelato! Can't wait to stop in again.

Probably the best gelato I have ever tried. The staff is great and they gave us recommendations…read morebefore we made a choice. It's a small place with plenty of seating. We tried chocolate and Nutella flavors were both amazing! I will definitely visit this place again!

I tried banana cream pie and double Espresso. Banana cream pie tasted as advertised. Double…read moreespresso tasted like a generic coffee ice cream. I tried my friend's pistachio flavor and I was impressed that actually tasted like a pistachio nut. Gelato was very creamy although I prefer a balance of dense and creaminess. Service was good. Hardly any seating inside.

Delicious ice creammmmmm! Very friendly server, super cute interior, good music. Coming back!read more

We visited Nutty Squirrel Gelato on a Saturday afternoon. The shop was spacious with plenty of…read moreseating. We ordered two flavors: Nutty Squirrel and Dubai Chocolate. The chocolate was a standout--incredibly rich and one of the best chocolate gelatos I've had. The Nutty Squirrel flavor was intensely peanut-forward. Some other flavors taste more artificial to be so make sure you sample the gelatos. Overall, the gelato was excellent, and we were impressed by the generous portion sizes

Thought it was pretty good with a few unique flavors, their goat milk one is like a hit or miss…read more The chocolate was really rich. Their lemon was my favorite! It had like chunks, I think cream cookies? But it added a nice crunch, the flavor overall kind of reminded me of a lemon yogurt that I really liked. Service was very friendly and kind about samples. Overall the store's very cozy and there's outdoor seating.

After walking around Fremont, dessert is earned! Convenient location near the waterfront, Sunday…read moremarket, and many restaurants. No washroom, had another group come in to ask about restrooms. Nearest is PCC. Kind worker, was energetic and happy to help. There's an alright amount of seating inside, nothing too crazy. Goat Milk - super soft and fluffy, like a cloud. Creamy! Flavor is like a sweetened milk, which I definitely recommend. Plus the name of the shop is around goats, so the flavor kind of serves as a specialty. Stracciatella - a classic stracciatella, one of my go to flavors at gelato spots! Like the gelato version of chocolate chip, these finely shaven chocolate bits melt easier with less surface area and blend into the cream. Typically it's a sweet cream flavor, which I believe to hold true here. Perfect for added texture, if desired.

I stopped in right before closing and the owner was welcoming and happy to let me try a few…read moresamples. The gelato had a great texture and they had a ton of fruit flavors. I ended up getting a small with vanilla and pistachio, and the pistachio (literally called "The Best") lived up to its name. I also liked that I could mix multiple flavors in any size and not stuck choosing just one. Definitely coming back to try more flavors!

I went here for dessert after dinner and got the small gelato which is $6+tax. There is a bunch of…read moreflavors, but the fruity department is lacking. However, there are standout flavors like waffle cone that I had to get, as well as the more traditional flavors like pistachio. I sampled the pistachio as they claimed it was the best in town but was a little disappointed since the flavor was not too apparent and it's not the true pistachio hue that I usually see for natural pistachio (it was more green). The flavors I ended up getting were the waffle cone and strawberry rhubarb. I liked the quality of the gelato but it was more on the icy texture than smooth. For the price of $6+tax, it is one of the pricier options around for the portion. If this was the best gelato in Seattle, I'd have written the price off as a premium for quality, but I've had a few spots that in my opinion are better in texture and flavor.

Great gelato and very dog friendly overall with the little patio. The service was great! It has…read morecute little ambiance with the tucked off the street and little tables. Very adorable!

Went on a walk in Madison Park and stumbled upon Fainting Goat Gelato. I sampled a few flavors and…read morenoticed the texture was icy/grainy, but the hazelnut flavor is smooth and creamy which is why I chose it. I enjoy hazelnut so I didn't mind the decision basically being made for me based off of texture. I think this would be a great place to grab a sweet treat in the summer time, but I hope the texture improves for some of their flavors because I see potential in them, but was turned off by the texture.

Food - Nice and fluffy gelato, not too heavy and not too sweet. Overall a pretty good selection of…read moreamerican gelato. Service - Friendly workers, you'll get your gelato quickly! Ambiance - Quaint shop with seating to sit and eat gelato with your friends.

Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Sirena Gelato is a lovely little gelato shop in Kirkland and a great experience! This shop has a good number of flavors and some unique ones! I've never had chikoo, which was a flavor offered here. It was flavorful and a good sample to try! I ended up with the Ube and Pandan scoops - they were very generous too! The staff were super nice and did great with answering questions about the gelato and the shop was very well kept. Can't wait to go back and try more flavors!