the girl who helped us seemed a bit new, but she was amazing. super helpful.great sorbettos! they actually taste like the fruit. i had trouble trying to decide between the mango and coconut. we went with coconut. my daughter almost finished it on her own. she did not sleep well that night.
Gianluca Albano
Simply fantastic!!!! I was having a lunch aroun there...and after 15 days in California I really wanted something with a real italian taste....initially i was really uncertain i didn't to be disappointed....i entered in this small buy very cosy shop and i met ZIO in person (very genuine person) and a young and delicous lady. I felt very confortable so i decided to go for a cannolo siciliano, and i took 2 ice creams for my kids, chocolate and pistacchio.The cannolo was very close to be perfect and the kids told that the ice cream was very delicious. I hotel they will have a long and profitable business !!!!
Cody Shirk
10/10 highly recommend it’s tucked away in a nice little area with what I would consider great outdoor seating the kids enjoyed it I got a small that was cinnamon vanilla and cappuccino and it was delicious and smooth staff was friendly and the owner Paul is a hoot swing in a and enjoy the best gelato around!!!!
Arev C.
I liked the gelato. The girl at the counter was very helpful and attentive. I did not like the sicilian canolli, it seemed chalky and too sweet. It did not taste fresh. I have had ricotta canollis from a traditional pasty shop in South Philly and that set the bar for me.
Preston Pham
i just LOVED the ice cream here! everyone was so kind and lovely. the service was amazing and the ice cream was natural, fresh, and delicious! i CANNOT recommend a better place to get gelato. WILL be coming again!
Erika Mas
Two scoop 6 dollars but It was amazing, like in Italy !
Angela L.
Lovely little hidden spot. A nice warm welcome and family oriented. And delicious gelatos and sweets. Also had tres leches which was also very delish!
Tony Juarez
I was traveling with my family, and we wanted something sweet for the road; my wife Google Best Cannoli’s in town, and Zio & Sweet Italian desserts popped out! We made a slight detour, and boy, were they delicious! The gelato was creamy and original! The Cannoli is the best we have had in California, hands down! Everything we got is authentic Italian desserts; we will stop by again soon!Lastly, the customer experience was a nice one! The older gentleman that helped us was extremely attentive and courteous!Sir! Thank you for the free water!
Victoria K.
Went here today for some gelato. The gentleman who assisted us was seriously one of the nicest people I have ever come across. I normally would get the stracciatella, but since they were out, I had to try something else. The gentleman was kind enough to offer me several samples, but I ended up getting the cinnamon vanilla, which was so creamy and delicious, but not at all too sweet or heavy. My friend had the pistachio and also cappuccino flavors and liked those as well. I would definitely return when in the area.
Super impressed with this place as the Gelato comes from Milan. Great service and suggestions on what to order.
John T.
What a fun dessert spot!! I grew up on Italian pastries and so I love the nostalgia this eatery brings. Paul who owns this location does a great job sourcing authentic Italian desserts and he provides great service too!
Zoë P.
I live out of state but my parents live in Santa Barbara and I wanted to give a sweet treat for a birthday gift. Paul (the owner) enthusiastically figured out how I could purchase a virtual gift card. Turns out, Paul's joint is my parents' favorite gelato joint in Santa Barbara. Zio & Sweet for the win! Thanks Paul
Zack F.
Cool little hole-in-the-wall. Cannoli filled while you wait, so nice and crispy, filling was light and airy and quite good. The tres leches was very good as well.
Elena Draper
The vanilla and cherry amarena gelatos were so amazing! You could tell the shop owner puts great care into his flavors and the service was great. Would recommend!
It’s closed! Gone, bye bye
the girl who helped us seemed a bit new, but she was amazing. super helpful.great sorbettos! they actually taste like the fruit. i had trouble trying to decide between the mango and coconut. we went with coconut. my daughter almost finished it on her own. she did not sleep well that night.
Simply fantastic!!!! I was having a lunch aroun there...and after 15 days in California I really wanted something with a real italian taste....initially i was really uncertain i didn't to be disappointed....i entered in this small buy very cosy shop and i met ZIO in person (very genuine person) and a young and delicous lady. I felt very confortable so i decided to go for a cannolo siciliano, and i took 2 ice creams for my kids, chocolate and pistacchio.The cannolo was very close to be perfect and the kids told that the ice cream was very delicious. I hotel they will have a long and profitable business !!!!
10/10 highly recommend it’s tucked away in a nice little area with what I would consider great outdoor seating the kids enjoyed it I got a small that was cinnamon vanilla and cappuccino and it was delicious and smooth staff was friendly and the owner Paul is a hoot swing in a and enjoy the best gelato around!!!!
I liked the gelato. The girl at the counter was very helpful and attentive. I did not like the sicilian canolli, it seemed chalky and too sweet. It did not taste fresh. I have had ricotta canollis from a traditional pasty shop in South Philly and that set the bar for me.
i just LOVED the ice cream here! everyone was so kind and lovely. the service was amazing and the ice cream was natural, fresh, and delicious! i CANNOT recommend a better place to get gelato. WILL be coming again!
Two scoop 6 dollars but It was amazing, like in Italy !
Lovely little hidden spot. A nice warm welcome and family oriented. And delicious gelatos and sweets. Also had tres leches which was also very delish!
I was traveling with my family, and we wanted something sweet for the road; my wife Google Best Cannoli’s in town, and Zio & Sweet Italian desserts popped out! We made a slight detour, and boy, were they delicious! The gelato was creamy and original! The Cannoli is the best we have had in California, hands down! Everything we got is authentic Italian desserts; we will stop by again soon!Lastly, the customer experience was a nice one! The older gentleman that helped us was extremely attentive and courteous!Sir! Thank you for the free water!
Went here today for some gelato. The gentleman who assisted us was seriously one of the nicest people I have ever come across. I normally would get the stracciatella, but since they were out, I had to try something else. The gentleman was kind enough to offer me several samples, but I ended up getting the cinnamon vanilla, which was so creamy and delicious, but not at all too sweet or heavy. My friend had the pistachio and also cappuccino flavors and liked those as well. I would definitely return when in the area.
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Super impressed with this place as the Gelato comes from Milan. Great service and suggestions on what to order.
What a fun dessert spot!! I grew up on Italian pastries and so I love the nostalgia this eatery brings. Paul who owns this location does a great job sourcing authentic Italian desserts and he provides great service too!
I live out of state but my parents live in Santa Barbara and I wanted to give a sweet treat for a birthday gift. Paul (the owner) enthusiastically figured out how I could purchase a virtual gift card. Turns out, Paul's joint is my parents' favorite gelato joint in Santa Barbara. Zio & Sweet for the win! Thanks Paul
Cool little hole-in-the-wall. Cannoli filled while you wait, so nice and crispy, filling was light and airy and quite good. The tres leches was very good as well.
The vanilla and cherry amarena gelatos were so amazing! You could tell the shop owner puts great care into his flavors and the service was great. Would recommend!