Gemelli - Artisanal Gelato — Restaurant in Phoenixville

I'm a gelato/ice cream snob. I eat a ton of it, and I do a ton of reviews on it. So I'm not just some curmudgeon.

So I'm just going to say it: this isn't good gelato. It's way too milky tasting, and it's presented sloppily.

I had the chocolate and salted caramel. The salted caramel was so milky, it bordered on questionable. The chocolate was half decent, but totally middle of the road - and somehow milky. The presentation was weak, too. I know paddles might seem cool than scoops, but when they aren't used to artfully put the gelato in, like maybe how Amorino does, it just looks sloppy. That doesn't help the experience at all.

For their part, the staff was very nice, and you get a good amount in a medium or large (small is overpriced).

It just isn't what I expect or demand from a shop that claims to sell gelato. Especially from one with a 4.9...

While I am not a gelato expert, I am a foodie. At Gemelli (Phoenixville), I’ve liked and sometimes loved every gelato flavor sampled.

Specifically, I appreciate the creative ingredient selections. The way in which the gelato conveys the flavors is what gets me — subtle and they build gently on the palette. When I was there last, in August, I enjoyed a combo cup of mango peach and Sicilian cannoli. Really great.

I recommend getting samples — they are free and help guide your purchase.

As a frequent visitor to Phoenixville and especially Bridge Street, I also appreciate that I can stop for a quick espresso-based drink made with a top tier roast, in the afternoon or evening. There aren’t many (or any?) shops on Bridge that afford that convenience, later in the...

I had been anxiously waiting for this location to open up for months and am so happy to finally have tried it today! I brought a few friends with me right around closing time and Erin was kind enough to let us in. She was friendly about explaining the history behind the store, and the craftsmanship that goes into making this gelato. As expected, the flavors were delicious. I tried the raspberry goat cheese (Amazing, I can see how it’s an award winner), risotto fig (super), espresso, milk and honey, and chocolate milkshake. I like how creamy and nuanced the flavors were, perfectly balanced. I can’t wait to come back and try the other flavors which rotate...