Ciao Bella Gelato

2005 | Best Ice Cream (S.F.)

More than once we've inquired if the delicious ice creams and sorbets we've enjoyed for dessert in a variety of fancy restaurants were house-made and been told that the icy treats came from Ciao Bella, whose gelato is made from a family recipe out of Torino, Italy. It contains only 12 percent butterfat, as opposed to 16 percent in typical ice cream, and the creamy mouth feel results from its 20 percent air by volume, versus 60 percent in most American brands. The top-notch ingredients... More »