This is by far the best place to get italian gelato in south florida! I always go for the nocciotella, variegato de nutella and nocciola! Their vanilla ice cream is different and taste home made. The service is always nice and the staff is kind. They have a cure ambiance perfect for a date . Also their brownies are to die for.
Jorge Perez Scarzo
Really good experience..I never tried affogato and it was awesome ? expreso with Gelato...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess Tabor
Ordered sometreats via Uber Eats so i can only comment on the food, not the atmosphere but everything was delicious. The tiramisu has very good flavor, creamy… and the cookies are good as well! cant wait to visit this place in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Cummins
Stopped in for a pastry, a chocolate cake slice, a Biscoff cake slice, and gelato. $30 later, we got home and were very excited to try our desserts. Unfortunately, we had to throw all but the gelato out. When we walked in to order, there was a strong smell of cleaning products. Best way to describe it would be the smell of Fabuloso. It was a pleasant smell, but it was a bit strong. When we got home and tried the pastry and cakes, everything tasted just like the place smelled! It was like eating chemicals. Absolutely horrible! They must clean their coolers with it, or there is an intake system on their coolers, that draws in the smells from the outside because it was the exact same with all three items. Regardless of what the cause is, it is getting absorbed into the food. I thought maybe it was just me, but I looked at some of the other reviews and there have been a few other complaints similar to this in the past. After further research, the FDA advises that one should not consume any food that has come into contact with cleaning fluids, to prevent health risks; including chemicals which have absorbed into food through the air. I really hope they can resolve this because everything looks delicious and I would like to give them another try. I just can't, in good conscience, give something to my family that smells or tastes like cleaning products.Adding the following after the business responded:If the coolers are not cleaned with the product mentioned, the smell is getting into the coolers and absorbing into the food some other way. Obviously, I am not making this up as the business owner responded and admitted to using the product Fabuloso. It can literally be tasted in the cakes and pastries from the front cooler. Further, I never mentioned that the business had any issues with the Health Dept. or FDA. I was simply stating that after doing my own research, I was able to identify this hazard (on the FDA website).I don't want a refund, I want the business to resolve their problem. Other patrons have listed the same funny taste/smell. They clearly have a problem to resolve. It's not the customer's fault.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
John Masseria
Delicious Italian Gelato, ? ? cannoli, and other sweets.
Ice cream very good . I like all flavors, come back soon ,real italian gelato, don't need to go in Italy
Ariel W.
Vaniglia & Cioccolato was opened by Italian Stefano Quilli. After attending Gelato University in Rome, he opened his first gelato shop in Italy in 2003. His goal was to come to the United States so in 2009 to raise funds, he sold his shop and opened Vaniglia & Cioccolato in Pembroke Pines.As you walk up to the shop you can see the unique Gelato ATM on the front of the building. It features a picture of the owner's son. it is so cool that even when the shop is closed you can get gelato from the machine. The inside of the shop is darling. It transports you to Italy with paintings made by the owners wife, pictures of Rome. and cozy red and white tables. Large cases are filled with gelato but they also sell freshly made crepes, assorted pastries, candies, and other treats.I love indulging in Italian gelato when I can find it. Gelato is lower in fat than ice cream as well as creamier and smoother. It is served at a warmer temperature than ice cream so you are better able to taste the more intense flavors and it's not scooped but served with a spade. With so many flavors of gelato here, it was hard to choose. The had the standard Italian flavors you would expect to find like hazelnut, Nutella, and stracciatella, an Italian vanilla with chocolate shavings along with other flavors like mint chocolate, caramel, mixed berries, strawberry cheesecake, mango, birthday cake, pistachio, and my choice, a small cup of refreshing mocha coffee. If you are enjoying gelato with several people you can get different sized styrofoam coolers packed with gelato to go starting at $12. If you care about what goes into your body like I do, you will be pleased to know that the gelato is made with all natural ingredients, fresh fruit, and is coloring and preservative free.I loved my visit to this charming gelateria. While we were enjoying our frosty treats we got to watch the crepes being made. The Nutella and strawberry one was right up my alley. I have to come back for that next time I am in the area
Carla Y.
This spot is a true gem! Their gelato is hands down the best in town. The flavors are rich, authentic, and absolutely delightful. The cozy ambiance adds to the overall experience, making it a must-visit for any gelato enthusiast. Friendly staff and a wide range of flavors ensure that every visit is a delightful adventure for your taste buds.
Lorena Sandoval
This is the second time that we come at 4pm and there is no one here to serve us!!! Sign says “Open.” The ice cream machine outside was offline. Wonder why they are still in business then. I guess they don’t want our business.
I came across this small cute little ice cream shop / bakery with adorable and aesthetically pleasing pastries. The shop overall was adorable and it has quite the popularity. I had the neutella hazelnut and peanut butter hazelnut half and half large container with a side of hazelnut and my husband had the strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream large plain cone with sprinkles. Overall the ice cream was good and the ambience was decent as well as the service was quick. Only downside to this was midway of my eating my ice cream I found a dark stiff strand of hair in my ice cream it definitely ruined the desire I had to eat ice cream that day and it wasn't a pleasant feeling considering I had eaten almost the whole thing. Regardless of that I would still like to give this place another chance one day and think it has a lot of potential.
David Romano
First visit was good, second visit was terrible. Ordered 2 gelatos and 1 pastry. The gelato tasted freezer burnt, and both the gelato and pastry tasted like cleaning chemicals they used to clean the machines. Never returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kat Jaime (HereKittyKitty)
Today was my first time here and Brianna was so helpful, patience, and funny.. the gelato was amazing but Brianna def made it so I will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crepes with Gelato, Cones
Martin Purita
Worst place ever. I order chocolate mint they send me peppermint bevause they decided to.change my order and caused food poisoning becuase the ice cream was in really bad shape. Bad smell, bad taste everything. If you decide to go to this ugly, terrible place make sure you have an urgent care near
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Electrik Barz
Friendly and welcoming service. As an espresso lover, the espresso here is tasty and delicious. Lovely peaceful atmosphere.
Best ice cream ever!??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is by far the best place to get italian gelato in south florida! I always go for the nocciotella, variegato de nutella and nocciola! Their vanilla ice cream is different and taste home made. The service is always nice and the staff is kind. They have a cure ambiance perfect for a date . Also their brownies are to die for.
Really good experience..I never tried affogato and it was awesome ? expreso with Gelato...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered sometreats via Uber Eats so i can only comment on the food, not the atmosphere but everything was delicious. The tiramisu has very good flavor, creamy… and the cookies are good as well! cant wait to visit this place in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for a pastry, a chocolate cake slice, a Biscoff cake slice, and gelato. $30 later, we got home and were very excited to try our desserts. Unfortunately, we had to throw all but the gelato out. When we walked in to order, there was a strong smell of cleaning products. Best way to describe it would be the smell of Fabuloso. It was a pleasant smell, but it was a bit strong. When we got home and tried the pastry and cakes, everything tasted just like the place smelled! It was like eating chemicals. Absolutely horrible! They must clean their coolers with it, or there is an intake system on their coolers, that draws in the smells from the outside because it was the exact same with all three items. Regardless of what the cause is, it is getting absorbed into the food. I thought maybe it was just me, but I looked at some of the other reviews and there have been a few other complaints similar to this in the past. After further research, the FDA advises that one should not consume any food that has come into contact with cleaning fluids, to prevent health risks; including chemicals which have absorbed into food through the air. I really hope they can resolve this because everything looks delicious and I would like to give them another try. I just can't, in good conscience, give something to my family that smells or tastes like cleaning products.Adding the following after the business responded:If the coolers are not cleaned with the product mentioned, the smell is getting into the coolers and absorbing into the food some other way. Obviously, I am not making this up as the business owner responded and admitted to using the product Fabuloso. It can literally be tasted in the cakes and pastries from the front cooler. Further, I never mentioned that the business had any issues with the Health Dept. or FDA. I was simply stating that after doing my own research, I was able to identify this hazard (on the FDA website).I don't want a refund, I want the business to resolve their problem. Other patrons have listed the same funny taste/smell. They clearly have a problem to resolve. It's not the customer's fault.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Delicious Italian Gelato, ? ? cannoli, and other sweets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato, Jumbo Cannoli, Nutella
Ice cream very good . I like all flavors, come back soon ,real italian gelato, don't need to go in Italy
Vaniglia & Cioccolato was opened by Italian Stefano Quilli. After attending Gelato University in Rome, he opened his first gelato shop in Italy in 2003. His goal was to come to the United States so in 2009 to raise funds, he sold his shop and opened Vaniglia & Cioccolato in Pembroke Pines.As you walk up to the shop you can see the unique Gelato ATM on the front of the building. It features a picture of the owner's son. it is so cool that even when the shop is closed you can get gelato from the machine. The inside of the shop is darling. It transports you to Italy with paintings made by the owners wife, pictures of Rome. and cozy red and white tables. Large cases are filled with gelato but they also sell freshly made crepes, assorted pastries, candies, and other treats.I love indulging in Italian gelato when I can find it. Gelato is lower in fat than ice cream as well as creamier and smoother. It is served at a warmer temperature than ice cream so you are better able to taste the more intense flavors and it's not scooped but served with a spade. With so many flavors of gelato here, it was hard to choose. The had the standard Italian flavors you would expect to find like hazelnut, Nutella, and stracciatella, an Italian vanilla with chocolate shavings along with other flavors like mint chocolate, caramel, mixed berries, strawberry cheesecake, mango, birthday cake, pistachio, and my choice, a small cup of refreshing mocha coffee. If you are enjoying gelato with several people you can get different sized styrofoam coolers packed with gelato to go starting at $12. If you care about what goes into your body like I do, you will be pleased to know that the gelato is made with all natural ingredients, fresh fruit, and is coloring and preservative free.I loved my visit to this charming gelateria. While we were enjoying our frosty treats we got to watch the crepes being made. The Nutella and strawberry one was right up my alley. I have to come back for that next time I am in the area
This spot is a true gem! Their gelato is hands down the best in town. The flavors are rich, authentic, and absolutely delightful. The cozy ambiance adds to the overall experience, making it a must-visit for any gelato enthusiast. Friendly staff and a wide range of flavors ensure that every visit is a delightful adventure for your taste buds.
This is the second time that we come at 4pm and there is no one here to serve us!!! Sign says “Open.” The ice cream machine outside was offline. Wonder why they are still in business then. I guess they don’t want our business.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
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I came across this small cute little ice cream shop / bakery with adorable and aesthetically pleasing pastries. The shop overall was adorable and it has quite the popularity. I had the neutella hazelnut and peanut butter hazelnut half and half large container with a side of hazelnut and my husband had the strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream large plain cone with sprinkles. Overall the ice cream was good and the ambience was decent as well as the service was quick. Only downside to this was midway of my eating my ice cream I found a dark stiff strand of hair in my ice cream it definitely ruined the desire I had to eat ice cream that day and it wasn't a pleasant feeling considering I had eaten almost the whole thing. Regardless of that I would still like to give this place another chance one day and think it has a lot of potential.
First visit was good, second visit was terrible. Ordered 2 gelatos and 1 pastry. The gelato tasted freezer burnt, and both the gelato and pastry tasted like cleaning chemicals they used to clean the machines. Never returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Today was my first time here and Brianna was so helpful, patience, and funny.. the gelato was amazing but Brianna def made it so I will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crepes with Gelato, Cones
Worst place ever. I order chocolate mint they send me peppermint bevause they decided to.change my order and caused food poisoning becuase the ice cream was in really bad shape. Bad smell, bad taste everything. If you decide to go to this ugly, terrible place make sure you have an urgent care near
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Friendly and welcoming service. As an espresso lover, the espresso here is tasty and delicious. Lovely peaceful atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu