What is Gelato?
The word “gelato” is the generic Italian word for “ice cream”, which stems from the word “gelare”, meaning “to freeze”. However, true Italian gelato has a much richer flavor and texture, and is actually far better for you than traditional American ice cream.

What makes Gelato so much better than ice cream?
There are two basic differences that distinguish Italian gelato from American ice cream — fat and air. Gelato is comprised of 90% milk, as opposed to the 50/50 mix of milk and cream in American ice cream. Similarly, American ice cream is filled with as much as 60-100% air, while gelato contains only 34%. These differences give gelato a creamier, smoother and richer flavor than traditional ice cream, resulting in a much tastier and healthier alternative.

What sets Gelato Paradiso apart from other Gelaterias?
Gelato Paradiso provides our customers with the finest Italian gelato possible, using only the highest quality ingredients. In addition, we also seek to provide something more – an authentic Italian experience. At Gelato Paradiso, we strive to create a personal and genuine relationship with each of our customers, and view them as part of our extended family. Gelato Paradiso offers a lovely place to relax, unwind and enjoy the finer aspects of life. Come taste our gelato, and you will see that Gelato Paradiso is in a class by itself.

Do you offer any dairy-free Gelatos?
In addition to our gelato, we also offer a delicious variety of flavors of homemade sorbetto — a healthy, dairy-free, frozen treat, that contains no fat or cholesterol.

What is Sorbetto?
Sorbetto is a refreshingly delicious, frozen combination of fruit, water, and a touch of sugar.

How often do you make your Gelato and Sorbetto?
We make our gelato and sorbetto fresh each day by hand, using only the finest ingredients. This devotion to quality results in a delicious, flavor-filled treat that the entire family can enjoy.

What types of ingredients do you use?
Our gelato is made the Italian way, from authentic recipes using time-honored, artisan techniques. We use only pure ingredients and unique flavorings of the highest quality, imported directly from Italy.

What flavors of Gelato and Sorbetto do you offer?
Gelato Paradiso offers eighteen delicious flavors of gelato and four mouth-watering flavors of sorbetto to choose from. We also offer some special seasonal flavors that are only available for a limited time each year.

Do you offer free samples?
Most definitely! You are welcome to a taste of as many flavors of our gelato and sorbetto as you wish! With so many delicious flavors to choose from, picking a favorite can be difficult, so please don’t feel that you need to choose just one. Try combining two, three, or more of your favorite flavors together to create your own personal culinary masterpiece!

Can I get more than one flavor in a cup or cone?
Yes, multiple flavors are available in all sizes of our cups and cones.

Is it possible to start my own Gelato Paradiso franchise?
Gelato Paradiso has undertaken the operational and legal processes that will enable us to offer franchising in the near future. If you have interest in being a Paradiso Franchisee, you may give us your contact information and we will contact you at the appropriate time.

Gelato Paradiso Corporate Office
17795 Sky Park Circle, Suite 5K
Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: 949-724-1196
Fax: 949-724-9887
E-mail: info@gelatoparadiso.net