Gio Gelati: A Good But Pricky Gelato Experience đŚđ°
When I was on the hunt for great ice cream in San Francisco, Gio Gelati popped up on my radar. While it was a solid choice, Iâd rate it a 3.5, rounded up to 4 for the quality and service â¨. They offer a wide variety of gelato, and I appreciated that I could sample two or three flavors before deciding. The pistachio I tried was excellentârich and authenticâeven though Iâm not usually a nut person. That said, pistachio is always a good measure of a gelato shopâs quality, and Gio Gelati passed the test đ. They also had a range of vegan options, which is great for those with dietary preferences. However, I did feel the variety was a bit unbalanced. There were so many vegan and nut-based flavors, but almost no straight chocolate optionsâand as a chocolate lover, that was a letdown đ. Usually, youâd expect to find classic chocolate, dark chocolate, or maybe a chocolate swirl, but their only chocolate offerings were Capriccio (a mix of chocolate, hazelnut, and vanilla) and Bacio (hazelnut and chocolate). Since Iâm not big on nuts, I reluctantly went with Bacio and Crema Italiana for my cup. The Crema Italiana was deliciousâcreamy and comfortingâand there was nothing wrong with the Bacio, but I kept wishing for a pure, decadent chocolate or dark chocolate option. To make matters more tempting, there was an empty tub in the display, which I could only imagine had once held a rich chocolate flavor theyâd run out of earlier that day đŤđ. On the bright side, the staff were super friendly and took the time to explain some of the flavors patiently. Their warmth and professionalism definitely added to the experience đâ¤ď¸. All in all, Gio Gelati is a nice spot with quality gelato, but if youâre a chocolate purist like me, you might leave just a tiny bit unsatisfied. Iâd still recommend giving it a tryâespecially if you love creative flavors and vegan alternatives! #GioGelati #SanFrancisco #GelatoLovers #FoodReview #IceCreamTime #VeganOptions #PistachioGelato #FoodieFind #BayAreaEats #TreatYourself đ¨đŤ