Gelato Blu
Serving handmade, authentic gelato, this Houston eatery also offers delicious lunch items such as sour dough Paninis and gourmet soups.
Message from Gelato Blu
Crafted after authentic Italian gelaterias, Houston's Gelato Blu brings modern flare to cozy, cafe-style dining. Full of flavor, smooth, & creamy, their handcrafted gelato, Italian ice cream, comes in over 100 flavors ranging from cookies and cream to mango, banana and butter pecan. The selections rotate daily. Alongside Italian gourmet coffee and homemade waffle cones, there's no limit to the flavors and styles of gelato you can have at this clean, modern Houston cafe. Gelato Blu now offers lunch from 11 am-3 pm and features fresh baked, artisan sour dough breads stuffed with Italian meats and cheeses hot off the Panini grill. Rotating selections of gourmet soups are offered daily. Tired of the traditional corner Houston ice cream shop? Visit Houston's only authentic Italian gelateria, Gelato Blu, and enjoy the countless flavors, fresh panini and imported coffees.
Editorial by Citysearch
Serving handmade, authentic gelato, this Houston eatery also offers delicious lunch items such as sour dough Paninis and gourmet soups.Key Points
- Imported Coffee and Espresso
- Tasty Fresh Fruit Smoothies
- Panini and Gourmet Soups Daily
The Inside Scoop
- The Extras - Rated "Best Gelato in Houston" by the Houston Press 2008
- The Extras - Soy based gelatos, sugar free recipes, organic options and classic ethnic flavors are all available.
Insider Pages Reviews for Gelato Blu
We stopped by the other day after hearing about this from some friends. It was everything they said it was. Absolutely the best gelato outside of Italy -- perhpas even better than most there anyway. Great variety and outstanding customer service in a place that was immaculately clean and spotless. What a nice change from so many other dining establishments! They will let you taste everything you like until you have found your perfect choice. The flavors change very often -- stop by!
Posted 12/05/08 | Report Abuse
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I've gone there 5 or 6 times and enjoyed the large selection of flavors. The customer service has always been great, and they sometimes offer free gelato if you agree to sing a song of their choice! :) It's a great "date place" my husband and I like to go to after dinner to top off the evening.
Posted 08/20/08 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Ice Cream better than regular ice cream
by lilgirl5638
Gelato Blu is 10 times better than starbucks, and you can watch tv or surf the web. I highly recommend it. The staff there is friendly and outgoing. The owner is great too, I watched him give a bowl of water to a customers puppy. How nice of him huh? That's what you call great customer service. They also won the best Gelato of the Year!!
Pros: Location is part of a small shopping strip, so you can go do your nails, or go tanning.
Cons: The place should be bigger so more people can fit in there.
Posted 03/02/09
Flavor Exploration
by Anna2413
Gelato Blue keeps you coming back for more ! This beats Paciugo by far with its seasonal flavors, ingenuity, and pleasant cafe atmosphere. The owner really wants to get to know his customers and is always open for suggestions on flavors. I visit Gelato Blu weekly since I know no two visits will ever be the same.
Pros: Variety, customer service, cost
Posted 10/08/08
Absolutely Incredible Gelato!
by jeisenhardt
Best I've ever had. The "Pistachio" in particular, is like nothing you've ever tasted. So fresh and flavorful. I also love the strawberry and every other flavor I've tasted. The handmade cones are incredible, too. Really, you have to try this place!
Pros: Best gelato in town
Cons: none
Posted 10/07/08