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The pistachio gelato earns ecstatic praise for its intense, nutty flavor and silky texture. Reviewers describe the overall vibe as pure, artisanal bliss, a masterclass in simple, perfect gelato.
“I got the pistachio, which is quite dark green, not fluorescent green. It's good, but nothing memorable — I don't feel the difference between this Bronte pistachio and any regular pistachio. It's a decent pistachio, but nothing I'd brag about.”
“This pistachio gelato didn't taste like pistachio to me, it reminded me of basil. Maybe it got contaminated. The texture is grainier, less creamy. Not what I expected.”
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2 creators have covered Il gelato di Luca Alderighi. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Secondo Luca
Olimpo offers protein gelato with various dietary options (lactose-free, gluten-free, sugar-free). The pistachio gelato was considered good but not exceptional, and the 'Mito Milano Torino' flavor was also positively reviewed. However, the stracciatella gelato raised doubts about its sugar-free claim due to the sweet chocolate chunks. A significant issue was the gelato's tendency to melt very quickly, described as 'at the speed of light,' which was concerning despite the hot weather. The reviewer also experienced significant thirst after consuming the gelato. While the taste and consistency were generally found to be good, the lack of crucial nutritional information, especially for a 'protein' or 'sugar-free' product, was a major drawback. The price was also considered high for the portion size and the fact that a third flavor couldn't be added. Overall, while the gelato itself was decent, the melting speed, lack of transparency regarding ingredients, and price led to a mixed to negative overall impression.
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- Gelato al Pistacchio
Mito Milano Torino
I took the Mito Milano Torino, which is orange juice, bitter, and vermouth. It's good. Very bitter. But good. They have their own flavors like this one, and I have to say it's very good.
Stracciatella
I got pistachio and stracciatella. At first lick, the pistachio tasted strange compared to conventional gelato — a weird flavor. But as I eat it, it tastes more and more like normal gelato. It's not bad at all, it's satisfying. But it melts incredibly fast, like lightning speed. The stracciatella has chocolate chunks — it's protein chocolate, sugar-free, but it tastes sweet and sugary. The gelato is pleasant, good in taste and value for money. But it gave me crazy thirst, like mad thirst. I'd give it 7.5, but the lack of a nutritional table is a big issue for a protein gelato format — so overall 6.5.
A water-based, zero-fat, zero-lactose, no-added-sugar gelateria with good products but cleanliness issues and a difficult location.
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Nocciola
This hazelnut gelato is water-based, zero fat, zero lactose, no added sugar. It has a strong hazelnut aroma and a creamy texture that melts quickly. I really like it, it's a good product.
Arachide Salato
This salted peanut gelato is water-based. I swear I tasted mint in it, maybe due to cross-contamination. It's very light and round in flavor. I liked it a lot.
- Fondente all'Arancia
Limone e Basilico
This lemon and basil gelato has a very strong basil taste, almost like eating a basil plant. The texture is more like a granita, less creamy. It's fresh and if you like basil, it's devastating. I like it.
- Gelato al Pistacchio
