Bacio di Latte | Sawtelle, LA

🍨✨ one of the many Bacios in LA, this Brazilian ice cream shop is a true hidden gem and many don’t realize it’s Brazilian because it was created by an Italian family. The ice cream here is simply divine - my personal favorites are Stracciatella (creamy with perfect chocolate shreds) and Baccio Cream (rich, nutty, and utterly indulgent). But the magic doesn’t stop at ice cream: the menu also offers buttery cookies, festive panetones, delicate pastries and crispy waffle-like cones that are perfect for holding your scoops. The ambiance is just as delightful as the food: elegant, chic and thoughtfully designed, making it the perfect spot for a date, a catch-up with friends or a solo treat. Every visit feels like a small celebration of flavor and style. If you’re a fan of top-tier desserts, this place will steal your heart and maybe your sweet tooth too. Very light ice cream. A must have and a must always repeat! Great to go and big party options too!

Cozy spot for a sweet treat! You can get two flavours, and rest assured they’re all creamy and rich, with a nice range of sweetness levels (which I loved). There are plenty of interesting options, so it’s fun to try something new each time. The staff are always lovely. I’ve been to two different locations, and both times everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Just a wholesome experience all around.

Spring in LA, sun’s out, and Bacio di Latte is delivering the goods. I went choc chip + coffee, the ultimate power couple. It’s not the gelato you’d find in Italy, but it’s still pretty dreamy. Definitely worth a visit.

I’m a big fan of Bacio di Latte and have been to several of their locations. The gelato is always amazing, and this new Sawtelle spot was no exception—clean, neat, and inviting as always. The only downside this time was the service. There was just one person working, so it took a while to be served, and unfortunately, he didn’t quite have the warm energy I’ve experienced at other Bacio locations. My husband and I asked to try a few flavors, and when he chose his cup, he requested a bit of the top of the gelato to be added in (something we’ve always been able to do at other locations). The answer was that it would “ruin the look of the gelato,” which felt a little frustrating. It’s a small detail, but it makes a difference for us, and usually, Bacio goes above and beyond with customer experience. That said, the gelato itself was delicious as always, and I’ll definitely keep coming back—I just hope the service here matches the exceptional standard I’ve come to love at Bacio di Latte.

The most delicious Ice Cream I've ever had! Super creamy and you have to try the cup with the pistachio and nuts at the bottom! The Afagato cup with the ice cream was mind blowing! The store itself is small and there's always a love but it moves fast and it's totally worth it. Must try and will turn into your favorite ice cream place, no doubt!

It was honestly the best gelato I’ve ever had in my life. I ended up trying all the different chocolate flavors and loved every single one each had its own unique taste. They never said no when I asked to sample the others and let me try everything I was curious about. I loved it so much. I was just visiting on vacation but I even checked if they ship to Chicago. Sadly, they don’t. I can’t wait for the chance to have it again! Also one of the girls working there was so sweet and answered all of my questions. I don’t remember her name but I really want to say thank you!

Some of the creamiest and most decadent gelatos I’ve ever tasted. I tried their affogato. it was a balanced blend of rich espresso and sweet gelato. It was my first time at a Bacio di Latte, the servers were friendly and offered suggestions and taste tests.

The Baseline: The Ice Cream/Gelato Baseline consists of having quality dairy product, variety of flavors/mix-ins, and serving quantity for the price. Handles goes over the baseline on all marks. Food: The gelato is creamy, smooth, sweet, and delicious. The add ins to the gelato are top quality and it comes through in the offerings. It was good enough for me to order an additional pint. Service: Service was friendly and fast in preparing my order. I was offered free samples of the different gelatos. Ambiance: The shop has a very classy, upscale look, extremely clean. The ambiance has an Italian/southern France style and there is an outdoor patio to enjoy treats.

This is, hands down, among the best gelato I've had in Los Angeles. I do not know what makes this specific location special, but the gelato is a tier above Bacio di Latte's other locations. I ordered the pistachio and hazelnut and I'll soon be back. As a warning, the line is long; be prepared to wait. However, do not let this stand in the way of savoring this most delicious gelato. An upside, is they have a nice patio with several places to sit out front where you can people watch as you enjoy your gelato. Highly recommend coming here!

Stopped in on the way to Sonoritas and was helped by Vicente. He was so nice and let us sample the new chocolate mousse flavor. The shop is clean and inviting. The gelato - deeeeelicious! Still some of the best, most decadent gelato around! We will be back for sure.

So happy to see this spot at Sawtelle! One of my favorite ice cream places--always a pleasure. At Century City Mall, the struggle was choosing between Hokey Pokey and Bacio di Latte... Now it's Somi Somi vs. Bacio. What a sweet life.

I have now been to three different their locations and this one is probably my favorite. The service here was great and the gelato as always is amazing. I was a little disappointed to find out that my favorite flavor is no longer being served at the last location I went to, but that does not change the fact that the gelato is still top notch. This location was my favorite because the people were so friendly and the ambience inside and outside was really nice. Even with my favorite flavor gone I will definitely be back because I love gelato and this place always delivers.

I tasted about six flavors and embarrassing amount, the person who was helping me showed no sign of bulking at my indecision, which I really appreciated. I wasn't a huge fan of the non-fruity flavors here as far as sorbet, but I ended up with the strawberry and raspberry and each bite was delectable. Thank you for the friendly service really enjoyed my dessert.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Five stars customer service from Vicente. When I walk in he greeted with smile and explained all the flavors. Asked me what I usually like and recommended me a few. This place is located in heart of Sawtelle. Parking could be challenging as usual. I ate dinner at close by restaurant so wasn't really problem for me. After having some bad experience in other locations I was a bit hesitant to try this one but my experience was very pleasant here. They have nice outdoor seating area and good to hang out with friends. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back.

Ambiance: it's a modern and cozy Italian coffee and ice cream shop, limited seats inside, few tables in the outdoor patio area Service: slow and careless, the cashier made mistake on my order and it took a lot efforts to get it fixed Food & Drink: standard gelato with seasonal flavors Mousse di Pistacchio - **** PISTACHIO MOUSSE, combination of the signature Pistacchio gelato, chunks of pistachios, and crunchy pistachio cream, recommend Pistacchio - **** Authentically Italian-grown pistachios in a delightful Pistacchio gelato, recommend 3 Cioccolati - *** 3 CHOCOLATES, the three chocolates recipe is a delicious blend of 60% cacao, 70% cacao and Stracciatella, thick texture and tasted like brownie Olli's Strawberry cheesecake - *** very sweet Crema Torino - **** FULL HAZELNUT EXPERIENCE, rich in hazelnut flavor, recommend TIRAMISU - *** DOUBLE MASCARPONE, average Affogato al Caffe - **** A scoop of gelato with a shot of espresso, rich in flavors, recommend Price: small portions and overpriced for its quality, not worth $20+ per person

The Baseline: The Ice Cream/Gelato Baseline consists of having quality dairy product, variety of flavors/mix-ins, and serving quantity for the price. Handles goes over the baseline on all marks. Food: Got a regular with three flavors today (coffee/peanut butter/chocolate types) and it was creamy and good. Service: Fast, friendly, efficient service today. Ambiance: It feels comforting in the store like I am walking into an Italian high end cafe. Love the decor.

Delicious on a hot day. There's a parking lot in the back. Sometimes it's full sometimes there's valet. Otherwise look for street parking. The staff members are really nice and will let you sample flavors. There's seating outside if you want to sit and eat.

Bacio di Latte is a place I've often walked by - and skipped over because of my dislike of very sweet sweets. However, I was finally roped into trying it out; their samples made it easier to pick between... their two Pistachio flavors: Pistacchio and Mousse di Pistacchio. While it was a tough decision, I eventually went with the Mousse di Pistacchio since it had pistacchio bits in there; I'm a fan of nuts, what can I say? The mousse version was indeed sweeter, which I wanted to avoid, but I couldn't avoid the temptation. The pistacchio, though, was creamier and a crowd favorite. Either way, couldn't be disappointed. Had I not known one or the other existed, I'd still be a happy camper. Cup or cone? I chose the cone version. While it ended up being a sticky mess like my usual ice cream cone munches, my mouth enjoyed finally trying Bacio di Latte though my wallet might not have... because I plan to return!

The ice cream is rich in flavor, and idk it just has a QUALITY taste to it!! I can't explain it, but I can confidently say we found our favorite ice cream spot here in LA. The staff were patient and kind in letting us try out different flavors, and man if I could, I'd get so many different scoops! A regular cup is quite small, and it can have one full scoop or two half scoops. The decor is so nice, and there's even a small fridge with pints of ice cream if you want to take some home! They also make affogatos and lattes, which I will definitely try during our next visit! There's no seating inside, but plenty of shaded seating outside. Parking is metered or residential with a short walk.

This is officially my favorite gelato spot now. I first tried their gelato at their new Calabasas location and loved it, so I decided to stop by this location while I was in the area. The gelato tasted just as good, and the overall experience was even better. The store here is bigger, and the seating area is much nicer, which made it more enjoyable. I loved all the flavors I tried. If you're a fan of dark chocolate and Nutella, I highly recommend the Cioccolato Belga and Crema Tortino. Both were rich and delicious. The matcha drinks they have weren't bad either, just not my personal favorite, so I probably wouldn't get those again. I also really recommend their pastries!! My sister loved their pecan Pie Bar and I really loved their Oatmeal Lace!!! Everything is on the pricier side, but definitely worth it as a once in a while treat. I'll definitely be coming back. Staff at this location is so sweet!! :)

Really nice variety of 20 flavors. Every flavor is pretty delicious and comes with options to have either a cone or a cup, either of which can be coded in a Nutella or pistachio cream. All the flavors are delicious and some are subtle variants of one another to dial-in for each individual pallet. I really enjoyed it. There is a nice patio out front to sit and enjoy your ice cream - in this heat, it won't make it home! Very fast service too, especially right before closing time.

Came here on a Friday night and it was super busy! 5/5 stars for the patient and attentive employees as customers tried different flavors. All the flavors I tried were soooo delicious and creamy, but I decided on the pistaccio mousse and strawberry cheesecake! The pistachio mousse had chunks of mousse that made it extra creamy and pistachios for a nice crunch. The strawberry cheesecake had bits of strawberry and graham cracker swirled in!

Bacio di Latte is delightful. From the aesthetic and decor, down to the star of the show - Gelato! It has been on my list for some time now. My friend was having a mad craving and insisted that we go, since we were in the area last Friday night. I had 2 scoops of the nutellina & the caramello salato, with a lining of nutella and pistachios in the cup. It superseded my expectations. So rich but light at the same time. 10/10, would recommend. I most definitely will return.

I got a Piccolo (small) size, which allows up to 2 flavors ($7.45), and added a Waffle Chip ($0.85). On a previous visit, I got the Piccolo with Pistachio Cream lining the cup ($8.95). Total cost without the lining came to $8.30, and with the lining, it was $9.80. They're generous with samples, and the flavor selection is diverse. This time, I chose the plain Bacio di Latte sweet cream and the special flavor Buttercream Pretzel. They are both delicious! I have also tried the Pistacchio, Mousse di Pistacchio, Yogurt Bianco, Crema & Biscotti (cookies & cream), Fragola (strawberry sorbet) and Caffè & Caramellatte (coffee & caramel) - some as samples, and some from my friends' orders. The gelato is truly delicious - very creamy and rich, with great flavor across the board. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is quite expensive for the portion size. But the quality is undoubtedly high. Service is friendly. They offer samples and take the time to explain flavors. There's a small outdoor seating area, and lots of street parking nearby.

Awesome addition to Sawtelle area! My friends and I were looking for a sweet treat after we had dinner down the street. We popped into this newly opened location welcomed by the friendly staff. Atmosphere is clean, modern, and bright. I've been to the Bacio di Latte in Newport Beach and had a great experience there with their tasty gelato. In the night of our visit to this Sawtelle location, the weather was cold so I wasn't planning on ordering dessert. Then I noticed in the baked goods case a Vegan Triple Chocolate Loaf. I couldn't resist! The gal behind the counter gave be the biggest piece! So decadent and hit all the right notes in my taste buds. https://yelp.to/KJzTIduzKP I enjoyed a quick bite on their cozy patio before we decided to take our desserts to our friend's place. I popped it in the microwave for a short while to warm it up. YUMMM!!!

The cookies & cream flavor was so good. Very creamy! The cookie pieces were more blended in- they were not in discrete chunks. My daughter loved the peach flavor.

The matcha pistachio (sawtelle special) gelato is bomb. Tho a small portion for the cost, it is def shareable because of the rich flavor (have water on hand!) Texture is on point. Came towards closing, which worked out because the line is the shortest. Otherwise expect a line that wraps out the door on a Saturday. Freshly made waffle cone was aight. Not too sweet, but not as crunchy as I would expect.

So glad they opened up a store in Sawtelle! Gelato is SO creamy. Lots of flavors to choose from, with sorbets available as well. There is certainly something for everyone! My favorite was the strawberry cheesecake and my boyfriend likes the cookies and cream. You can also get it coated with Nutella or a pistachio cream. Outdoor seating only. Staff were very kind and they do give samples! Minus half a star because it's pretty pricey for gelato, but on par with other dessert spots on this street. Check them out!!

How lucky could I be to be in the area for their pre-grand opening! I was eating lunch next door and wanted some ice cream for dessert. They were doing their pre-grand opening for friends & family, but they let in folks from the general public for free ice cream! How could I say no to that?! The interior feels quite glamorous! It's such a nice interior, only to be supplemented by the amazing gelato selection! So many amazing flavors such as strawberry cheesecake, hazelnut & chocolate, tiramisu, açaí & white chocolate, and many more!! The staff were incredibly nice and friendly, and allowed us to sample a vast number of flavors. In the very end, I ended up with a double scoop of Tiramisu and Black Sesame with Oreo. My goodness, the gelato is so smooth and creamy!! You can really see the smoothness of it when they scoop it out of the tub. I got it on a waffle cone that was freshly dipped in Nutella and lined with hazelnuts. Absolutely fantastic all around. I was super lucky to get it for free, but you bet I'll be paying a lot whenever I'm in town! Such fantastic quality gelato with such friendly staff!

I LOVE Bacio di Latte. Some of the best ice cream in LA! Every flavor is delicious. You can tell every ice cream is made with love, skill, fresh ingredients, and intention. The employees are also very nice but seating is outdoor and sparse. You also may have to wait but it's worth it. Come stop by here for your sweet treat after dinner on Sawtelle.

Staff are very welcoming and nice. Love the ambience here. Relaxing modern vibes. Everything is very clean. Delicious pistachios latte.

Yet another outstanding branch towards the Northern end of Sawtelle Japantown, all the usual derricious suspects are available. I'd heard about a Sawtelle-specific matcha flavor, but didn't see it on my recent visit. For anyone new to Bacio, their best flavors include 3 Cioccolati, Pistacchio, and Crema di Torino, along with Cioccolati Belga and Giandujotto. Some of the newer flavors like the Strawberry Cheesecake and Salted Caramel Cheesecake are also tasty, just a bit on the sweet side for my preference. Regardless, BDL stands as my favorite gelato outside of Italy.

The newest addition to the Sawtelle collection of amazing places to eat is this Awesome gelato shop. Love the affogato here specially with the Mousse Pistachio! But what makes me comeback all the time is the chocolate chip cookie! Omg - it's just next level good!

All I can say is I have never had a bad flavor, and I come around to try the special flavors pretty regularly. Staff are always patient about samples even on a busy night! This location also has a decent amount of outdoor seating.

First time going here tonight from my friend's rec and loved it! Sampled a bunch of flavors and really enjoyed them all, but ended up with the straciatella and cherry flavor. Katie was phenomenal, patient, and super kind with us as we were newbies here, and she really made our experience! The entire staff was honestly so kind. Can't wait to come back!

This is some serious good gelato. And it has a seriously expensive price for Gelato! It's about $17 a pint, which is a bit on the pricey side, but the quality is excellent . The staff are very nice and they let you have all the samples you want, which is great. The place is really nice setting and it's one of the nicer businesses along Sawtelle Boulevard.

I had the best time here! Please try the New seasonal one! Each Bacio Member was kind and prompt. The area always has a great aroma of fresh vanilla and toasted waffle. The design of the waiting area is neat and modern! Always go here when im in sawtelle.

New gelato spot in Sawtelle with outdoor seating and delicious gelato! We tried different flavors and I decided on salted caramel with a waffle cone. The salted caramel has actual chunks of caramel which added a great texture to every other bite. I'd skip on the waffle cone next time -- it's weirdly chewy instead of a standard crunch and I don't prefer that. Anyways, this is a great spot and I'd totally come back!

Sweet treats added to the end of a nice meal. We had a very chocolate cake and a smashed oatmeal cookie sandwich . Both were pretty good. We got there just before closing. I would like to try some of their other treats when they first open. BB

This place is delicious!! Strawberry cheesecake and the milk chocolate were perfect. Service is very friendly and they let you taste a bunch of different flavors! Cute outside season too.

Enjoyed their FREE piccolo cup or cone day on Friday March 21st, to support Make March Matter Campaign benefiting LA's Children Hospital, where every dollar donated was matched by Bacio di Latte. They are introducing exclusive flavors only at Sawtelle like Matcha, Pistachio & White Chocolate with Raspberries and Black Sesame Cream with Crunchy Cookies. I have not tried them but they sound great! I'm quite surprised that they chose Sawtelle as a location. Doesn't seem to fit the price range of the rest of the desert shops. I've been to other several locations and Sawtelle will be my closest one. While on the pricier side, there is no substitute to the quality. Every gelato made in house. My favs are anything with pistachio or chocolate and there are several. While it won't be my go to gelato every weekend, this gelato will be my special treat because of its price.

Absolutely AMAZING! I came here for the family friends event to try a bunch of different flavors and it was AMZING! Annie and Briana were also helpful, sweet, and patient. I would absolutely come back just for the costumer service. The shop is adorable as well, great vibes and ambiance!! I will absolutely come back. Hazelnut flavor is so good!

I'm not a fan of gelato ice cream but this place is exceptional good. Flavor and texture is different from other gelato place that I tried mad didn't like. It was no too too sweet or to much gelato. It was good blend of flavor. Service was good and friendly place. Inside was clean and well lighted.

Came from the Bay area and never tried gelato before and it was truly amazing. Very rich in flavor and so many options to choose from. The staff were very helpful in helping choose what flavor to get, especially Nathan. He gave a couple combination examples and I ended up going with the pistachio and 3 chocolati.

Had the best gelato I've ever had! The customer service and ambience is just as awesome. We found our new favorite gelato place and new favorite flavors. We got 4 different flavors: * Mousse di pistacchio * 3 Cioccolati * Crema Torino * Tiramisu 3 Cioccolati is our favorite of the 4. Super decadent without being too sweet Mousse di pistacchio is a close 2nd. Brianna tended to my husband and I to get some taste testing going before making an order and she is literally the best So shout-out to her for doing a great job!

Odd Italian dessert choice in Japanese /Asian centric Sawtelle area. Yummy gelato but super definitely pricey. Compared to other dessert choices in the area this was way overpriced. Probably will not go to this place again and get a milk tea 2 doors down instead.

Got ice cream and espresso with the wife last night. Loved this new place and shoutout to Annie for great service. The espresso is great and the presentation is on point. It also came with a little side of sweet cream on the side.

A very good gelato shop has opened. The interior of the store is very nice. The chocolate ice cream is the best, made with Belgian chocolate!

Amazing ice cream!! The buttercream pretzel flavor is amazing, so so good! Some of the best ice cream we've had.

Cone was not as fresh as other locations. There were four employees who kept talking to each other and once we asked for their attention, they kept on asking us what we want five times until they end up serving us we were three and the rest of them didn't help us until we ask for more help because none of them was occupied other than talking with each other cute location. We love the experience at the Brentwood better

The 3 Chocolate was insanely good. Super rich and smooth, easily one of the best I've had. The staff was really warm and helpful, especially Ivy. She was so kind taking the time to explain flavors and make sure I found something I'd love. She made the whole visit feel welcoming. Will definitely be coming back!

Wonderful ice cream! Ivy was very helpful and kind. She had great suggestions for my affogato drink! Crema Torino is a favourite.

First off the gelato is superb. As good as anything else I've had anywhere including in Italy. When the store opened a few days ago we were walking by and were invited in to sample the gelato and at the same time they gave us a Buy one get one free coupon. Tonight after dinner at Santa Monica Seafood we needed something sweet so we decided to try Bacio. Off we went, with our dog in tow and when we arrived the line was about 20 people deep. They were efficient and their many counter assistants kept the line moving. I ordered a regular cup with two flavors and my wife chose a sugar cone with one flavor. As we reached the checkout the assistant who helped us said our coupon was only valid for two of the identical items! WTF! Do they understand how damaging it is to bring negative connotations into trying to decline a coupon? I was clearly indignant and they decided to honor the coupon but the damage was done. Hopefully someone in the parent company management sees this and fixes it. Offering coupon deals is a tried and tested way to get people in your shop. Nitpicking over the small print is not any way to do business. I really don't care about a free ice cream worth $8. I care that they decided to argue with me over the language of their coupon. It's just plain stupid.

i was really disappointed to find out that the yogurt flavor got discontinued when visiting yesterday for the first time in a while. but the employee Nathan helped me try out some other flavors and was able to help me find another flavor to get! really great customer service altogether :) (but please bring back yogurt T_T)

This place is LIFE CHANGING good. Omg. I levitated when I ate this gelato and even got seconds. Everything tastes unique and delicious!! The service was also excellent. I can tell the owners care deeply about their business. My servers Annie and Brianna was super lovely and helpful!! Lastly, it's a lovely place to hang out with friends. They have lots of tables outside. Can't recommend enough!!

Delicious gelato flavors, the staff was awesome. What a beautiful place! Great strawberry sorbet, made with fresh berries

The shop is very clean and neat! Katie is a very nice server! The flavor Matcha pistachio is my favorite, will come back again :)