Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
$$ • Ice Cream
Hours:
5880 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh
(412) 421-1941
Rita's Italian Ice Reviews
My bf and I went to Squirrel Hill for dinner and being a hot day, we were looking for some dessert to cool us down. We noticed so many people walking around with cups of Italian ice and custard from Rita's, so we decided to give it a try. Ordering is all done through a counter, so it's very straightforward. There isn't any in store seating, but most people just walk and eat or sit at a bench nearby. I liked both the custard and Italian ice. However, I didn't like mixing the Italian...read full review
Amazing ice cream and better service! I had the chocolate and the coffee custard. The coffee flavor was a little too sweet to my liking but the chocolate custard was so rich and flavorful.The staff was incredibly helpful. I’d go back again just to have a conversation with them. Owners, give the young woman and man working the evening of October 8, 2022 raises please and thank you! ???Sincerely,A satisfied customer
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 12 - 9PM |
Tuesday | 12 - 9PM |
Wednesday | 12 - 9PM |
Thursday | 12 - 9PM |
Friday | 12 - 9PM |
Saturday | 12 - 9PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Is there much to this place? Not really. But if you're walking around the area on a warm, sunny day, nothing tops a gelati from Rita's. I lived in Pittsburgh for a year over twenty years ago, discovered this place maybe a month before I moved away. Since then, if I visit and the place is open, I have to stop here.Even when there's a line, service is always quick and friendly. For the treats themselves, the cup will look small when you see it empty, but I've always found that the...read full review