Albert B.
Yelp
I strongly believe this place has the best gelato I've ever tried! I first discovered Anita a couple of years ago while traveling in Puerto Rico, when I saw a long line outside their shop in Old San Juan. I decided to wait and give it a try, and it was one of the best decisions of my life - the gelato was fantastic! I ended up going back every single day. So you can imagine my shock when, by accident, I drove past Aventura Mall in Miami and saw Anita Gelato there! If this shop were closer to my home in Midtown Miami, I'd honestly eat their ice cream every day! Unfortunately, the location is inconvenient if you live around Downtown, Midtown, or Miami Beach - you definitely need a car to get there.
The ice cream shop looks wonderful aesthetically - its design is spot on, very stylish, and it's enjoyable to sit and hang out inside. The place is big, spacious, and always perfectly clean, with a pleasant smell inside. There are plenty of tables indoors, plus a few outside as well.
The staff are always sweet and friendly. A big plus is that they give gelato samples and don't mind if you try several (once I tried six flavors, and nobody said anything, which is very rare, since most places stop you after two or three samples). I also love how careful the workers are when serving: before handing you the cup, they even wipe it clean all around so nothing drips down the sides.
The selection of gelatos is big, with an amazing variety of flavors. I've tried many, but my absolute favorite is White Chocolate & Pistachio Cream - pure perfection for me! My second favorite is Coconut, which tastes exactly like real coconut - incredibly authentic! And I also recommend the Mango and Strawberry flavors, which are super fresh and refreshing. On top of that, Anita also offers a selection of coffees and a few soft drinks, which is a nice extra plus.
The only little downside is the prices, which are on the higher side. A cup with two scoops is almost $10. The portion is fair - not small - but it's definitely not cheap. The good news is that you're paying for top-quality gelato with fantastic flavors, so in my opinion, it's worth it.
I absolutely recommend visiting Anita Gelato! Trust me, you'll definitely fall in love with at least one flavor, if not more. And as a personal wish for the owners: please start making Lavender and Earl Grey gelato flavors - that would be incredible and make me super happy!