Best Gelato In Cleveland
Gelato, ice cream's cousin, is a special treat in the summer. The word "gelato" coveys images of Italy, cobbled streets and cold gelato eaten with little spoons. While it's relativity easy to find amazing gelato in Cleveland, it won't surprise you that the majority of it is sold in Little Italy. But its popularity is making gelato well known in all regions of Cleveland.
The Sweet Spot
17804 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-8870
www.thesweetspotcleveland.com
The Sweet Spot in Lakewood is just that: a great location serving delicious desserts that hit your sweet spot. All-natural ingredients go into its "American" gelato including Ohio milk and cream, organic sugar and natural spices and flavors. Try some of the house favorites like chocolate chip and cookies n' milk gelato or dare to sample an unusual creation like the Earl Grey gelato or the lemon ginger, maybe you'll find a new favorite. Stop by The Sweet Spot after an event at The Beck Center and your evening will be unlike any other.
Anthony's Ristorante and Wine Bar
12018 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 791-0700
www.anthonysoflittleitaly.com
Trusting Anthony's Ristorante and Wine Bar in Little Italy for your gelato experience should leave you worry-free. Dubbed "Ohio's best Gelato," Anthony's Ristorante will finish your meal with a true flavor of Italy. Lemon gelato, chocolate gelato and hazelnut gelato are just some of the house specialties you can have for dessert. Gelato at Anthony's Ristorante will not leave you disappointed; instead you'll be wishing you were wandering The City of the Seven Hills with Anthony's gelato.
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GelatoStar
Great Lakes Mall K39
7850 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 205-0891
www.gelatostar.com
GelatoStar in Mentor is bringing gelato to the masses. Shopping is exhausting and so much easier when indulging in a sweet treat like gelato. Try one of the most popular flavors like the Nutella or Amaretto or have a sample (or two!) of one of the 50 flavors of gelato GelatoStar serves. You can also take home a gelato mix or spumoni gelato (pre-cut squares) for that special occasion. Your next trip to Great Lakes Mall in Mentor should definitely include a trip to GelatoStar.
La Pizzeria
2188 Murray Hill Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 229-9050
www.lapizzerialittleitaly.com
The walk up Murray Hill never tasted so good than when you landed at La Pizzeria. Pizza by the slice followed by arguably the best gelato in Little Italy makes for quite the dinner. A small gelato just isn't
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enough when it's a scoop of chocolate and strawberry. Find La Pizzeria when you're looking for a casual night out but amazing, authentic Italian food.
Rosso Gelato
19056 Old Detroit Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(216) 712-7764
www.rossogelato.com
Gelato has found its way to the west side of Cleveland. In Rocky River, Rosso Gelato is making the Italian favorite a staple for the west-siders. It is an elegant shop with flavors like Donatella Rock, chocolate hazelnut gelato topped with chocolate and roasted hazelnuts and Caramelatte, a simply sweet caramel milk mix. Rosso Gelato has a flavor you're sure to love. Use this summer to explore the many possibilities.
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Marissa Burke is a happily adventurous wife, mother and runner. Living in Lakewood, Ohio she searches neighboring communities for exciting food and drinks that are good and good for you in the Cleveland area. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
