Gelatone, Greenbelt 3
Years ago, there were only a couple of ice cream brands and names that you would see sold in Metro Manila. I only knew Magnolia, Presto, McDonald’s softserve and then there was dirty ice cream (ice cream sold by street vendors). Now you have all sorts of names, brands and flavors. Some establishments even specialize in making and selling this frozen treat.
Oh my. Have I turned into an ice cream addict?
It was only two months ago when I thought I had found the perfect ice cream brand for me. I was wrong. I discovered another favorite one stormy day as I was walking along Greenbelt 3 after having a hearty lunch.
It was wet and cold but the glass freezer that held the different flavors of frozen dessert caught my eye that I nearly slipped as my stilettos gave up on my legs as I had stopped so quickly. Good thing there was no one tailgaiting me.
Creamy colors of mouthwatering gelato called out to me. I winced at the price of a scoop but what the heck, it was too tempting to pass up.
I couldn’t pronounce the flavors so I desperately pointed out the choices I had. I pointed to about three chocolate-based flavors. The girl behind the counter patiently smiled at me as she gave me a small spoon of the first gelato for me to taste. Hmmm. I sheepishly asked for more before finally settling on the Roke. The girl said their Roke flavor was made based on the chocolate candy Ferrero Rocher. Oooh. Don’t you just love that? An ice cream that is actually named and created after another favorite? The best of both worlds!
Gelatone’s ice cream was very creamy. You do not get that icky artificial sweetness you sometimes get from commercially made ones. I love how I couldn’t taste where the chocolate flavor was coming from but I was sure it was there. And although I cannot say I was happy with the cone they sold with the gelato, I finished the whole thing quickly.
I was excited to go back a second time so I could try their other flavors. However, on my recent visit, there were a variety of different flavors that they did not have previously. I guess they create new flavors everyday to sell with their main flavors: chocolato, amaretto to name a few. Studying the colors and the names of the gelato, my eyes was pulled to a familiar name… Nutella.
Nutella is the famous and original chocolate hazelnut spread. If you can imagine what nutella tastes like… imagine that turned into ice cream. Pure heaven! If you have not had the pleasure of having nutella, try crumpy, which is the cheaper alternative.
I have read many times how gelato is so much better than ice cream as it is denser and keeps more of the flavor together. Now I can attest to it. Unfortunately, it is rather pricey at P100 a scoop. Since you will not be satisfied with just an teeny weeny scoop, expect to shell out more.
Gelatone
2/f Greenbelt 3, Makati City
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There’s a cheaper gelatto at Mrs. Fields. 80 for one scoop, 140 for two.
I haven’t tried Gellatone. I’m too cheap. haha
benj - I tried Mrs. Fields and yes it is much cheaper but the texture is more grainy than this one.
have u tried the gelato at Amici or At Pazzo?
jeff - Unfortunately I have not had the pleasure.
But I did hear a lot of good things about the Amici gelato.
And oh, Good Shepherd (Baguio-the one run by the nuns in pink) also has great gelato. :p
The nutella flavor sounds REALLY good. I love nutella…I didn’t know it could get better but I guess it can!
Cakespy - I thought nutella was something that was only popular here. But the other week I watched Giada De Laurentiis buy some nutella gelato when she was on vacation in her hometown.
Hi guys.
Im Chef Maurizio ,im the chef Open Pazzo< Pagliacci and GELATONE are my creature,hahaha.
I use best ingridients from ITALY and A lot of PASSION
CIAO
Hi! This is Tess Songco, part owner of Gelatone @ Greenbelt. I have been meaning to send you a note when I first saw your blog. You have beautiful pictures of the gelato. I was planning to come up with a series of photos(maybe even video) taken by clients and friends of Gelatone and I would like to ask you if I can use some of the photos you have posted. Of course, we will give you credit for those shots!
Please let me know your thoughts and continue enjoying the gelato! As Maurizio said, it is made with a lot of PASSION!
Hi Tess! Thanks for visiting my blog. I sent you an email about the photos you are interested in.
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wow!!! i’m looking forward to visit this store soon!
dyanie - Yep you should try it. I cannot resist the gelato every time I pass by there.
Hi! and good day…
I’ve already tried the gelatone in greenbelt, and i can say it was really good…
though it’s quite expensive, its worth every centavo…
Looking forward to my next scoop!!!!!!
belly - Yey! Sarap no! Its too hot today and I wish I was having Gelatone…
hi,
nice blog you got here! just curious re Gelatone, is it similar to Pagliacci at Podium?
looks like it kasi and same price to boot.
GUS
GUS - They have the same chef - Chef Maurizio.
Hi guys! This is Tess Songco of GELATONE! Guess what…we have introduced a new local flavor….our very own Philippine BANANAS! I tried to make it into “sorbetti” and so far, a lot of our clients have loved it! I will be experimenting soon with AVOCADO. See you at the store!
Thanks for notifying us Tess. I better go and have some of those bananas.