La Fenice is a cute gelato shop is downtown Westport. I don't usually have gelato, it just isn't as common around here as ice cream. However, I have tried some of the dreamiest gelato when I traveled to Venice, Italy a few years ago. I know what true gelato tastes like. I've also had some excellent gelato here in Connecticut. Unfortunately, I have to say I was extremely disappointed with the gelato from La Fenice, and it could be just the particular flavor I got that was flawed. I got the hazelnut flavor, it sounded like a great classic choice. They also have about a dozen delicious sounding other flavors. I got the smallest size. The cups are tiny and they're $5.00. I thought that's a bit steep for how little the cups are, this size is usually considered kids size in most ice cream shops. But they call it one scoop here. I suppose it's fine since this is gelato. This gelato was very odd, it had a grainy, sandy texture to it, not like chocolate chips or something that's typically in gelato, like something wasn't done when processing the ingredients and mixing them. There was also a weird flowery under taste to it. I don't get it. My friend got the pistachio flavor, hers was much better, but not the best pistachio I've ever tasted. This little shop also offers a variety of pastries, smoothies and coffee. They have the most adorable little intimate booths for two with beautiful images of parts of Italy. I've only tried the gelato, I can't comment on their other offerings. I'm sorry to say this was the worst gelato I've ever had. If it tasted as it should, had no weird under taste, or texture, I'd still question the $5.00 price tag for such a tiny amount. Maybe if I visit in the future I'll try one of their pastries and a coffee. For now, I just can't recommend La Fenice. read more