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Gelatiamo

Gelatiamo is a gelato shop in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. The business has operated in downtown Seattle since 1996.

Gelatiamo
The cafe's exterior, 2024
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Restaurant information
Established1996 (1996)
Owner(s)
  • Maria Coassin
  • Skyler Locatelli
Street address1400 Third Avenue
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98101
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°36′32″N 122°20′13″W / 47.608948°N 122.336818°W / 47.608948; -122.336818

Description

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Gelatiamo is an Italian cafe[1] at the intersection of Union and Third Avenue in downtown Seattle.[2] The Seattle Times has described the business as an ice cream and pastry shop.[3] Among gelato flavors are salted hazelnut caramel,[4] chocolate, and coconut. In addition to gelato and pastries, the menu includes cookies[5] and cakes such as the Diplomatica, a sponge cake with rum.[6] Gelatiamo has also served biscotti,[7] panettone,[8][9] sandwiches, and espresso drinks.[10] According to The Daily of the University of Washington, "Something else that makes this gelato unique is the tight quality control system."[11]

History

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The business was established in 1996.[12][13] Maria Coassin and Skyler Locatelli are co-owners.[6] In 2022, Coassin described an increase in crime and vandalism in the area in recent years.[14]

Gelatiamo is served at Pagliacci Pizza locations.[5]

Reception

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The Not for Tourists Guide to Seattle has called the pastries "tasty" and the gelato "heavenly".[15][16] In 2006, Mark D. Fefer of Seattle Weekly said Gelatiamo was a "thriving" eatery "that any connoisseur will tell you [has] the city's best" gelato.[17] Alyssa Therrien included the business in the Daily Hive's 2021 list of seven eateries with "perfectly portioned" tiramisu in Seattle.[10]

Bradley Foster and Emma Banks included Gelatiamo in Thrillist's 2022 list of the city's fifteen best ice cream shops.[5] In The Infatuation's 2023 overview of the city's best ice cream, Aimee Rizzo wrote, "This is the best gelato shop in Seattle, and the closest you’ll come to replicating what you ate on your trip to Rome last year. The flavors are all great, from stracciatella to rice—which tastes like the best rice pudding you’ve ever had, but even colder."[18] Seattle Metropolitan has said the coconut gelato "is the most delicious embodiment of that flavor on the planet".[19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gelarto expands offerings with seasonal specials". Bainbridge Island Review. 2016-05-27. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ^ Holcomb, Kim (2021-06-16). "Gelatiamo in downtown Seattle celebrates 25 years of sweet treats". king5.com. Archived from the original on 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  3. ^ Pucci, Carol (2008-08-28). "Guided walks introduce groups to some of Seattle's finest food". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  4. ^ Girdy, BreAnna (2019-02-18). "This gelato shop is a little slice of Italy in downtown Seattle". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  5. ^ a b c Foster, Bradley (2016-06-23). "The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Seattle". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  6. ^ a b Wolf, Laurie (2015-01-20). Food Lovers' Guide to® Seattle: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-1662-4. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  7. ^ Varriano, Jackie (December 18, 2015). "This Seattle Bakery Makes Panettone the Old-World Way". Paste. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Kidder, Jane (2016-12-05). "Gelatiamo Makes Italy's Labor-Intensive Holiday Bread a Seattle Tradition". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  9. ^ Rex-Johnson, Braiden (2011-12-17). "Panettone is all in the family at Seattle's Gelatiamo". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  10. ^ a b Therrien, Alyssa (2021-05-14). "7 places to get perfectly portioned tiramisu in Seattle | Dished". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  11. ^ Pak, Samantha (2007-06-20). "A cool adventure for the taste buds". The Daily of the University of Washington. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  12. ^ Engleman, Eric (March 23, 2008). "Gelatiamo weathers rough first few years; downtown location". Puget Sound Business Journal. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Cedeno, Jose (2016-12-06). "Panettone is a symbol of the Italian holiday season at Gelatiamo". king5.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  14. ^ Swaby, Natalie (2022-02-02). "Amid Seattle police staffing shortages, downtown businesses turn to security firms". king5.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  15. ^ Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle 2016. Simon and Schuster. 2015-11-24. ISBN 978-1-5107-0025-3. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  16. ^ Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle 2017. Simon and Schuster. 2016-10-18. ISBN 978-1-5107-1063-4. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  17. ^ Fefer, Mark D. (2006-10-09). "Downtown showdown". Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  18. ^ "The Best Ice Cream In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  19. ^ "Gelatiamo". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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