Great ice cream shop with eclectic flavors. We had the peach ice cream with prosecco pour and it was delicious! Must try for something new and refreshing.
L
Small-batch Italian Ice. Hill Country ingredients. 🍨
New experience and an acquired taste…Wasn’t for me. It’s great to try new things! 🆕 Picturesque establishment. 📸
Piccolina is an Italian word that translates to little or small in English. It is often used as an affectionate term, similar to calling someone little one or sweetheart.
Piccolina began with a simple yet whimsical idea ironically born in the drive-thru of a local Whataburger. While looking at an abandoned small building across the street, a dream was sparked of offering a frozen dessert haven free from artificial flavors and syrups – an elevated snow-cone stand that champions health-conscious choices and celebrates community spirit, all while showcasing the offerings of the Hill Country region.
Surrounded by local orchards, growers, and a buzzing wine industry, Christina Harman, founder, seized the opportunity to transform her vision into reality in 2021, by purchasing an obscure vehicle sight-unseen on Instagram. With sheer determination and an ethos of embracing opportunities first, she learned how to make Italian Ice, similar to granita served in Italy, and served all over the Hill Country for two years. In 2023, with the help of many, she opened the doors to Piccolina on one of the busiest corners of Main Street, housed in a retrofitted 1950’s gas station that perfectly complements the charm of the original truck.
Piccolina is more than a just business; it's a joyous space where Christina and her dedicated team get to serve up little scoops of happiness to everyone who walks through the door.
Melony Herron
Truly one of the best things we had while in Frederick’s.
Jim Nabholz
Update Sept 2025
Absolutely fun place to visit. They specialize in Italian ice, but it’s limited flavors (about 12). That said, all the ices are delicious! And, the fun part is the you can get a scoop of the ice with prosecco! We tried many of the ices, the raspberry and mango topped the charts! The mango with bubbles was da’ bomb! Highly recommend you stop by and have some fun!
Dec 2024
Cute little Italian ice shop which features a dozen or so featured flavors, served in cups. Very fresh, light and refreshing. We tried several flavors, all good. Special treat is the Proseccolina, which is a scoop of Italian ice with a glass of prosecco poured over the top. We tried one of those, fun and delicious! They also serve champagne (Veuve) is small or regular bottles. Nice outdoor patio with heaters. Nice merch area inside as well. A fun stop for kids of all ages!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Proseccolina, Pinapple Coconit, Veuve Clicquot 375ml
Leticia Allen
It was sooo good!! I love Italian Ice and it did not melt quick. I had a Basil Lime and Pineapple Coconut!! Phenomenal as well as the Arnold Palmer
Qiana Bridges
A must try, if you like wine and sherbet! Super refreshing on a hot Texas day.
Allyson
Yummy!! I really enjoyed the flavors that had something a little more sour to cut the sweetness. Any of the Italian ice with lemon were my favorites! If you just like sweetness I would definitely recommend the peach! These were so refreshing on a hot summer day!
Alberto Villafuerte
In the center of the city, you can find this place with delicious Italian ice cream, with a small variety, delicious combinations and cocktail mixes. You can find them on the corner of E Main and Lincoln. On your visit to Fredericksburg take your time and visit the place, enjoy the view at the tables outside. I highly recommend it!
Grace Helfrich
Loved this place!! Really tasty Italian gelato, with prosecco if you want… I didn’t try it but that’s an option. We were down here as part of a wine tour and this gem caught our eyes. Not disappointed. We tried the vanilla bean orange, strawberry, and the coconut pineapple. Let me tell you: HEAVEN. Especially on that hot day. The ambience is beautiful and the owner very welcoming. Recommend 10/10
Cassandra Hardy
This is a very nice spot to get refreshing Italian ice, also a nice little spot to sit and relax for a moment.
I have never tried Italian ice but I wish I had sooner! This is the perfect way to cool down after walking up and down Main St. will be coming back for a second serving soon.
Samantha Zamora
First time here and the watermelon lime is where it’s at, especially if you love watermelon 😋😋 it’s sooo good I would definitely come back again! They also let you sample the flavors before you make a decision, really cool place
Riah H.
Such a cute place and super yummy! If you like tart & sweet lemonade like me, you will love it. I tried the blueberry lavender lemonade, the strawberry lemonade, and the Italian ice cream + prosecco combo. The watermelon lime is a must try! They will give you samples. After a day of walking Main Street in June, this was definitely a treat.
Maggie J
Suuuper cute sorbet shop in the center of town but was really disappointed by the product. We went in knowing that this was a dairy free situation and both my husband and I enjoy a sorbet so we were not concerned about that aspect. However, all of the flavors we tried were very one note and sweet. We tried the raspberry lemon, peach and kiwi and none of them had any tartness at all including the raspberry lemon. Ended up having a few bites and tossing the rest. Had only heard great reviews about this shop both online and from friends so I was surprised to not enjoy it.
Great ice cream shop with eclectic flavors. We had the peach ice cream with prosecco pour and it was delicious! Must try for something new and refreshing.
Small-batch Italian Ice.
Hill Country ingredients.
🍨
New experience and an acquired taste…Wasn’t for me. It’s great to try new things! 🆕
Picturesque establishment. 📸
Piccolina is an Italian word that translates to little or small in English. It is often used as an affectionate term, similar to calling someone little one or sweetheart.
Piccolina began with a simple yet whimsical idea ironically born in the drive-thru of a local Whataburger. While looking at an abandoned small building across the street, a dream was sparked of offering a frozen dessert haven free from artificial flavors and syrups – an elevated snow-cone stand that champions health-conscious choices and celebrates community spirit, all while showcasing the offerings of the Hill Country region.
Surrounded by local orchards, growers, and a buzzing wine industry, Christina Harman, founder, seized the opportunity to transform her vision into reality in 2021, by purchasing an obscure vehicle sight-unseen on Instagram. With sheer determination and an ethos of embracing opportunities first, she learned how to make Italian Ice, similar to granita served in Italy, and served all over the Hill Country for two years. In 2023, with the help of many, she opened the doors to Piccolina on one of the busiest corners of Main Street, housed in a retrofitted 1950’s gas station that perfectly complements the charm of the original truck.
Piccolina is more than a just business; it's a joyous space where Christina and her dedicated team get to serve up little scoops of happiness to everyone who walks through the door.
Truly one of the best things we had while in Frederick’s.
Update Sept 2025
Absolutely fun place to visit. They specialize in Italian ice, but it’s limited flavors (about 12). That said, all the ices are delicious! And, the fun part is the you can get a scoop of the ice with prosecco! We tried many of the ices, the raspberry and mango topped the charts! The mango with bubbles was da’ bomb! Highly recommend you stop by and have some fun!
Dec 2024
Cute little Italian ice shop which features a dozen or so featured flavors, served in cups. Very fresh, light and refreshing. We tried several flavors, all good. Special treat is the Proseccolina, which is a scoop of Italian ice with a glass of prosecco poured over the top. We tried one of those, fun and delicious! They also serve champagne (Veuve) is small or regular bottles. Nice outdoor patio with heaters. Nice merch area inside as well. A fun stop for kids of all ages!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: The Proseccolina, Pinapple Coconit, Veuve Clicquot 375ml
It was sooo good!! I love Italian Ice and it did not melt quick. I had a Basil Lime and Pineapple Coconut!! Phenomenal as well as the Arnold Palmer
A must try, if you like wine and sherbet! Super refreshing on a hot Texas day.
Yummy!! I really enjoyed the flavors that had something a little more sour to cut the sweetness. Any of the Italian ice with lemon were my favorites! If you just like sweetness I would definitely recommend the peach! These were so refreshing on a hot summer day!
In the center of the city, you can find this place with delicious Italian ice cream, with a small variety, delicious combinations and cocktail mixes. You can find them on the corner of E Main and Lincoln. On your visit to Fredericksburg take your time and visit the place, enjoy the view at the tables outside. I highly recommend it!
Loved this place!! Really tasty Italian gelato, with prosecco if you want… I didn’t try it but that’s an option. We were down here as part of a wine tour and this gem caught our eyes. Not disappointed. We tried the vanilla bean orange, strawberry, and the coconut pineapple. Let me tell you: HEAVEN. Especially on that hot day. The ambience is beautiful and the owner very welcoming. Recommend 10/10
This is a very nice spot to get refreshing Italian ice, also a nice little spot to sit and relax for a moment.
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I have never tried Italian ice but I wish I had sooner! This is the perfect way to cool down after walking up and down Main St. will be coming back for a second serving soon.
First time here and the watermelon lime is where it’s at, especially if you love watermelon 😋😋 it’s sooo good I would definitely come back again! They also let you sample the flavors before you make a decision, really cool place
Such a cute place and super yummy! If you like tart & sweet lemonade like me, you will love it. I tried the blueberry lavender lemonade, the strawberry lemonade, and the Italian ice cream + prosecco combo. The watermelon lime is a must try! They will give you samples. After a day of walking Main Street in June, this was definitely a treat.
Suuuper cute sorbet shop in the center of town but was really disappointed by the product. We went in knowing that this was a dairy free situation and both my husband and I enjoy a sorbet so we were not concerned about that aspect. However, all of the flavors we tried were very one note and sweet. We tried the raspberry lemon, peach and kiwi and none of them had any tartness at all including the raspberry lemon. Ended up having a few bites and tossing the rest. Had only heard great reviews about this shop both online and from friends so I was surprised to not enjoy it.
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