Benedetto Gelato

This is probably the highest caliber gelato I've ever had--coming from a self-proclaimed ice cream/gelato snob--and I found it in Riverside of all places. Just one block away from UC Riverside, look for the small red building that's a literal hidden gem tucked away in the Farm House Collective outdoor food hall. And the secret to why their gelato is SO dang good is because they've partnered with a world-renowned gelato chef who's basically a celebrity in the gelato trade. Everything is made from scratch, like the espresso they brew for the Cappuccino caramel flavor, and the undeniable quality of their ingredients like Belgian chocolate and pistachios imported from Italy in the Dubai chocolate gelato. Presentation is absolutely flawless, and this is the first place I've seen that can do a fancy dipped cone, but make it a cup! And this is a fire combo you have to try. Add the pistachio praline that's made in-house with the gelato, just trust me on this. The crunch, the texture, and the flavors just work so well together. A scoop of gelato starts at about 7 bucks, but you get a choice of 2 flavors and I promise, every bite is so worth it! Thanks for reading! ^-^

Daughter wanted Dairy Queen but we opted to go get some gelato instead. Best decision of the day!!! She got Crema & Biscotti with Dubai Chocolate, this combo is amazingly tasty! Will go there again… for sure!!!

Yes finally we have some good gelato in the IE! So good! Strongly recommend trying it out. I had the Belgian chocolate a classic flavor that never disappoints. The employees were working swiftly to get the constant line out the door. I was out of there within minutes.

The ice cream or gelato I should say is absolutely amazing. They have Dubai chocolate and it was so good. You've got to try this place. It's also a really nice venue all together

best ice cream in town! here you will find a little piece of Italy or any European Gelato ice cream! take note parking and area are not to great! but we are happy to support the community get cleaned up! its so nice to see new restaurants and hang out places for the family. Enjoy!

Very tasty Gelato! I had the Sinfonia Di Citrus and Frogla flavors and absolutely loved it! Hubby had Mint,Caramel Cappuccino, and Chocolate Chip , both in the medium size. Definitely go check it out while visiting The Farmhouse Collective!

The gelato was good, but it could have been great if I was aloud to try more than their 2 limit try’s per person. I was forced to just get the flavors I am comfortable with because I was not aloud to try more than 1 flavor. It feels kind of stingy to me. The sample scoop is smaller than the tip of my pinky …like really…. It did leave a sour taste in my mouth. Good thing most establishments let you try the flavors so that you can ensure you get the flavor that is best for you. I’ll stick to giving my business to those places.

I’m a returning customer, and I came all the way from Northern California to visit my friend — I specifically wanted to have this ice cream again because I really liked it last time. Unfortunately, the experience today was disappointing. The staff seemed distracted, chatting with a coworker while I was trying to sample flavors. When I asked to try a third flavor, I was told the limit was two samples. I wasn’t just sampling for fun — I genuinely intended to buy, and I did purchase in the end. The ice cream is great, but the staff training definitely needs improvement.

This is probably the highest caliber gelato I've ever had--coming from a self-proclaimed ice cream/gelato snob--and I found it in Riverside of all places. Just one block away from UC Riverside, look for the small red building that's a literal hidden gem tucked away in the Farm House Collective outdoor food hall. And the secret to why their gelato is SO dang good is because they've partnered with a world-renowned gelato chef who's basically a celebrity in the gelato trade. Everything is made from scratch, like the espresso they brew for the Cappuccino caramel flavor, and the undeniable quality of their ingredients like Belgian chocolate and pistachios imported from Italy in the Dubai chocolate gelato. Presentation is absolutely flawless, and this is the first place I've seen that can do a fancy dipped cone, but make it a cup! And this is a fire combo you have to try. Add the pistachio praline that's made in-house with the gelato, just trust me on this. The crunch, the texture, and the flavors just work so well together. A scoop of gelato starts at about 7 bucks, but you get a choice of 2 flavors and I promise, every bite is so worth it! Thanks for reading! ^-^

I'll start with the good. The service was friendly and ambiance was nice. Gave me samples of almost every flavor before I made my decision. Now for my honest critique. For reference I have had the best gelato in Europe. So it has always been difficult to find good gelato in the US. TBH I'm still on the search for gelato that is on par with Italy. I came here thinking that because they have a world class winning gelato chef who developed the recipes that I was going to be blown away. Perhaps my expectations were a little high. Or maybe Maximiliano needs to come by to do a quality check and make double sure they are following the recipes he gave them. Because this was not gelato. It did not have that stringy consistency that is gelato and seemed more like regular ice cream at gelato prices. In my honest opinion you can get better quality and that delicious stringy texture from Cold Stone and they don't even advertise it as gelato! Maybe I came in on a bad day and the gelato they had wasn't made correctly. But even if that were the case, you expect consistent quality from any gelato shop any day. I wasn't blown away by the flavors either and I thought the tiramisu and pistachio gelatos had a weird almost chemically aftertaste. The fruit sorbet flavors were decent though. Hope this review helps out with overall improvement and I really hope it doesn't offend anyone.

We found this place on a hot day and the gelato did not disappoint. I like that their flavors are clearly labeled and vegan ones have a leaf symbol. There were 4 vegan flavors today and while I really liked their vegan chocolate (reminded me of dark chocolate), we opted for Dubai Chocolate because it was so yummy. Strawberry and mango sorbet were also delicious with a good balance of tart and sweet. Prices are a little steep, but they do have a loyalty program and rotate flavors daily. This place is 4 months new with no indoor seating which is a real bummer because this is Riverside and gets really HOT. When I pay higher prices, I'd like to dine in peace and not distress.

Located in a cute outdoor food market, Benedetto is a great stop for dessert! The employees were generous enough to provide our group samples before purchasing! My personal favorite was the mascarpone cream which tasted like a light berry cheesecake! Although Bacio de Latte will still be my favorite gelato place in the IE, I'm glad we have a closer spot in Riverside!

The gelato here is so delicious and good quality with many flavors! The employees are very nice and the shop is very clean.

One of the few places that are actually open in this area & I understand the hype of it. Their gelato is creamy yet light & rich in their flavors...though, there's only so many flavors, they are delicious since I was able to sample some of them! One downfall is the price is a bit high in my opinion...other than that, friendly customer service who gave their suggestions of what flavors I should get! I got a scoop of the mascarpone & frutti di bosco which is basically a berry cheesecake flavor; pistachio, very nutty, yet earthy, and mango passione for that tangy and fruity taste.

This establishment claims to close at 10pm. It was 8:20pm on a Friday night, doors locked and employee mopping ignored us.

Omg so good! Family visiting and wanting some ice cream. This is a great spot when you have visitors in town. Nice outdoor space to enjoy the day. Outdoor games and plenty of options. Service was welcoming and friendly, attentive and helpful. Sampled a few before making the final answer. Dubai chocolate of course and the hazelnut complimented each other perfectly. The cups are plenty in each serving. Clean and organized. Will definitely be back to try more of their flavors.

Gelato Worthy of a Passport Stamp We visited Benedetto Gelato this past weekend and it absolutely delivered. I had the Limonata and the Benedetto, and both were incredibly refreshing, tangy, and full of real fruit flavor. It was like summer in a cup. My daughter went with cookies & cream and strawberry, which were equally delicious. Everything tasted authentic and perfectly balanced. The shop itself is beautiful and spotless, with a fresh, modern vibe. You can tell every detail was thoughtfully designed, from the branding to the display case. But what really made the experience special was the staff. The ladies behind the counter were so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. They offered samples, answered our questions, and made us feel right at home. We'll definitely be back, and next time, we're bringing friends. If you're in the area, Benedetto Gelato is a must.

First thing was the delightful greeting as we walked through the door. They have a good variety of gelato and sorbet, as well as a Belgium chocolate and Dubai chocolate chip cookies. I tried the pistachio, which is always one of my faves and it was delicious. I also tried the mascarpone frutti de boscoe, which tasted like a berry cheesecake, but lighter, also delicious! The shop was clean and smelled like the waffle cones that were being made. I would for sure come back here for a treat!

I was here for the Lee Fields concert happening at the outdoor stage just outside of the Gelato shop and could SMELL the waffle cones being made here. I left during the encore because Yelp showed this place was closing in 12 minutes and they actually stayed open even after the concert ended. Got to sample a few flavors and went with a scoop of biscoff and a scoop of coffee gelato. These were normal sized scoops and I asked for them to be in a waffle cone. My first mistake was asking for 2 scoops because the gelato is RICH! I could've gone with one flavor or asked if they did split scoops. Most gelato places give you a small scop with a small flat wooden spoon, but Bendetto gives you a proper scoop. I would come back to the Farm to see more shows because I can get Benedetto Gelato immediately after the concert ends AND the smell of waffle cones in the air at a concert is so nice!

We stopped by Benedetto Gelato while visiting a small market in Riverside. We're not from the area, so it was a fun little stop to explore and try some local treats. Since it was a hot day, gelato sounded perfect. My son got the strawberry, I had the raspberry and cream, and my husband picked a mixed flavor. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious--creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. The portions were generous, especially for around $6 a scoop, and they came in large waffle cones which made it feel like a treat worth every penny. Customer service was great too--friendly and helpful. If we're ever back in Riverside, we'll definitely make a point to come back for more!

Expensive, yes. Yummy, ABSOLUTELY. These days a single scoop is about $6 at your average shop, so the price here is well worth it. My favorite flavor was the Mascarpone with berries. Not too sweet, but the berries tasted so fresh. Also got the Hazelnut Crispy. Both flavors 10/10. Service was also fantastic despite only having one worker! We'll be back.

The interior was very clean, cool, and refreshing like their gelato. The worker was kind and let us try several samples before we settled on pistachio and mascarpone. Usually pistachio flavors are underwhelming due to its artificial flavor but theirs was nutty and creamy. The pricing is a bit high but worth it as a once in a while treat. Definitely will be back!

It was a bit on the pricer side but what do you expect for gelato. The favor options were great and had a lot of unique flavors like dubai chocolate. I got a cookies & crème along with a raspberry flavor. I absolutely loved my flavors and will definitely be coming in again soon.

Saw some fancy type online about this place and decided to try it out last min. What I saw on instagram looked amazing well guess what? I didn't see shit because everything was out that I wanted. Wtf?!? Did fucken Jesus make the gelato to be that good and pricy?!? Nah it is not! Tf is 10 bucks for one gelato mofos are fucken trippin mane? Some of these flavors also are absolutely DIABLOCIAL!!! Also, I show up and no one is there?!? They are on break what?!! Hire another person BENEDETTO I'm sure you can afford it you are charging 10 dollars for a gelato?!! My ass was freezing while mofo took his 15 min break on the shitter! Camon man! This capitalist America fuck breaks I need my overpriced gelato?!! What is this. Place is nice tho give it that. Anyways, 5.2/10

The location is super cute and staff are friendly. There's a great variety of flavors. The fact that real Italian gelato is my comparison doesn't seem to make the review fair. The flavors are ok. The prices are a bit though.

I had no idea this place even existed until the smell hit me walking by, it was like the gelato was literally calling me inside. And wow...I had the Tiramisu and let me tell you it was creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. It was so good it didnt even make it to my car I was like a little kid having ice cream for the very first time. I probably had it all over my hands and face, but I didnt notice or care because it was worth every second because it was THAT delicious. On top of that, the service was wonderful--friendly, patient, and welcoming. The shop is clean, cozy, and has such a warm ambiance. Benedetto Gelato is one of those hidden gems you don't expect to find, but once you do Benedetto Gelato is a hidden, everything about it makes you just instantly fall in love with. I'm so glad I found it, and I'll definitely be back.

After the owners reply I decided to give it another go and gelato is great. My 1-star was to get the owner attention and it did.

Amazing service! Great Gelato! Definitely coming back again. Thank you Benedetto Gelato!

This place was highly recommended by a few local residents. It seems like they built their brand around an award winning chef's partnership. However, partnership doesn't always equate to quality. When you label your product as 'the best' and charge around $8.00 for a small size, you should intend to give high quality ingredients and gelato that sets itself apart from others. My first red flag was the embellishment and the way the product was displayed. The product was mounted high above the containers, with no covering to keep the gelato cold and its consistency intact. I do not think this product should be labeled gelato because authentic gelato should be stringy, have natural ingredients, and bold flavors from the natural nuts, chocolates, fruits, etc. This place didn't even have stracciatella. I tried several of their top sellers and was disappointed by the consistencies and flavors. I typically love tiramisu but was very saddened when I tried it because it tasted like concentrate was mixed in it, not genuine espresso or coffee. I actually liked the flavor of their chocolate gelato but again, the consistency fell flat. There were tiny chunks of icy crystals in there which hinted at errors in their storing procedures. Not a single 'gelato' had the stringy/pull consistency that sets it apart from ice cream. Aside from the product, I will say this: the staff were nice and professional, the area is beautiful, and the layout is well-designed (aside from the small parking area) and I would likely return to enjoy the ambiance. As a reference, I have tried gelato all over the country and in Europe as well. America in general does not have the same caliber of ingredients that Europe does unless they pay an abhorrent amount to get them from those countries. In my opinion, the best gelato in California still reigns as An's Dry cleaning.

I didn't get a chance to take a photo :( but I can say it was superrrr good I got the Dubbai chocolate and the dulce de leche. The dulce was refreshing, the dubbai was really thick. I'm in love with it. It reminds me of rocky road lowkey. It's scary that this is only a 7min drive from me they have a reward system at least! I will be back soon obviously. When I come back I'll have to take a picture.

Great spot- this place is a fun family night or a date night! Super friendly!! The Gelato flavors were delicious with a perfect texture! Tons of seating. Can't wait to come back & try more flavors!

Yes finally we have some good gelato in the IE! So good! Strongly recommend trying it out. I had the Belgian chocolate a classic flavor that never disappoints. The employees were working swiftly to get the constant line out the door. I was out of there within minutes.

AMAZING!! Best Gelato hands down!!! Honestly this place just made me a gelato fan. I got the pistachio and vanilla my husband got strawberry, mango and vanilla. Nice friendly staff. Clean. A little pricey but worth a try. I really hope this place stays successful.

Delicious gelato!! The gelatos taste so quality with real, rich ingredients. My cousin and i were really excited to try out the gelato. We waited some time because the couple in front sampled nearly all of them. When it was our turn, we were told no more than 3 samples per person, that's fair but why didn't that apply to the middle aged white people too? My cousin commented on how much smaller her samples were getting as our server was getting frustrated (a big line came in 15 min before closing). And we got a snarky response back. This was the fastest downhill eatery experience that I've had -- in under 5 minutes! I am not taking it personally, maybe she had a rough day and asking to sample before spending $11 on ice cream was just beyond her bandwidth at that moment. To the owner, please make sure your employees have ample help, she seemed overwhelmed. Maybe she needs a raise for all the work she's doing, seemingly alone. Whatever it is, she obviously needs more compensation or support to be bothered to serve gelato.

The service was quick, the esthetic was bright, clean and pretty. Parking is not convenient if coming on the weekend at night but it is a short stroll to the Farmhouse Collective where Benedetto is located. We were able to chat with the staff and taste a few flavors before deciding on tiramisu and marscapone with berries in one cup and then mascarpone with berries and Belgium chocolate. Not so yummy! Riverside needed a really good gelato place and this checks all the boxes. Next time I want to try the Dubai chocolate floor. We were able to eat our gelato and listen to some great music outside on their barn stage. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures but go give it a try for sure. You won't be disappointed.

Most delicious gelato in the IE (and possibly SoCal)! I highly recommend the Dubai chocolate and one of their newer flavors that has white chocolate, honey, and lemon. I don't recall the name but it was so good! The staff there are always welcoming and patient as I ask for samples. The inside is super clean and there is seating outside where you can eat your gelato while you enjoy the view. A great evening treat!

Phenomenal gelato. Absolutely delicious and great flavors. I love that you can do 2 flavors in a small cup. I had the pistachio & cookies n cream. The hubs had the Dubai chocolate and a caramel one. I think it's pretty expensive but it is really fantastic so you get what you pay for.

Best Gelato in Riverside. Great taste, tried it 2 times with my family. Little pricey but the quality is valuable. Well done

Really great gelato. Reminded us of our time in Italy. Better than the places in neighboring cities. Will be back.

A cute location with very friendly and welcoming employees! The gelato was good and had generous servings. Great flavors and a clean store. We've already gone back and taken our friends from out of town. They all loved it!

Benedetto Gelato has amazing flavors! They are a perfect treat on a warm day. The staff there are extremely friendly and helpful.

If you like gelato, you will enjoy this shop at The Farmhouse Collective in downtown Riverside.

Best ice cream in town! Found this gem while visiting the Farmhouse Collective. The flavors are amazing and you can really tell that the ice cream is made with high quality, natural ingredients. Andres was very helpful and so friendly! Great ambiance. This is a definitely must try spot!

Excellent gelato!! Service was warm and inviting. Excellent location and plenty of outdoor seating.

We were visiting Riverside and came upon the Farmhouse Collective. It was super hot and what better way to cool down than to have gelato? Benedetto is absolutely fabulous. The flavors are unique and amazing. We have had gelato in many parts of the world and Benedetto is on the top of my list! Must try!

Nice to see the Inland Empire get a great gelato place! The flavors I chose actually taste like real fruit -- not fake or overly sweet. Mango passione, strawberry, and berry naturale were my end picks! Might I add I did have the option to try as many flavors as I wanted! The service was speedy and friendly. I really loved the cool, clean and modern look inside! I would definitely go back again for a sweet treat fix!

Very cute spot, interesting flavors & nice employees. Not sure if I chose poorly, but the flavors I chose were too sweet and boring. More importantly, it melted way too fast, not sure if they are keeping gelato at appropriate temperature. And finally, I think the price point is ridiculously high. Not sure it's worth a 2nd visit.

The gelato was very good I really enjoyed it the shop is very clean good service very good customer service definitely will be back

Benedetto is THE gem in this fun little collective of stores and restaurants. You cannot go wrong with any of their flavors but the Mascarpone and Frutti de Bosco is absolutely amazing. I also had the Dulce de Leche with chunks of dark chocolate. Everything is clean, presented beautifully, and the staff is friendly. Can't wait to get to Benedetto again soon!

INCREDIBLE gelato!!!! Excellent, friendly service. Staff are kind, welcoming, patient and friendly--and generous in their servings! I've seen folks commenting that it's expensive and I'm honestly surprised by that critique. That small size will fill you up! They will even fit three flavors in that cup and it will be overfull. Quality is outstanding too. I love this place so much. Thank you.

Gelato was wonderful. Flavors were on point. BUT for the price the portion is too small. Disappointed in portions.

The young lady working the front counter was incredibly friendly and offered suggestions - noted that she offered the rewards program to everyone that she served. We stopped in on a hot, Saturday afternoon, and there was quite a line when we arrived but she handled it amazingly and still managed to make personalized suggestions to everyone. I don't eat dairy- so it was very nice to have so many vegan sorbet options. The only downside to our experience is that we got two scoops in a waffle cone and couldn't eat them fast enough before they started to melt and it dripped onto my husbands shirt from the bottoms of the cone. Perhaps a little chocolate plug at the bottom would help to alleviate this - just a thought. Or a wrap of some kind. We were offered extra napkins but they are small, so just ask for more of you eat slowly like us. Overall a great experience and the flavors were amazing! We will definitely be back.