10/24/07

The best in the city!! and maybe even anywhere on this coast

by onerissa

Amazing and creative. Every season brings in new flavors and new combinations to try out.

I love their variety of local and imported products, especially mixing it with liquor.

My absolute favorites are Cilantro/Lime, Mint/Pineapple, Mojito, Scurro chocolate and Grapefruit Campari.

All other flavors are still just as amazing. Not so sure about the avocado,, but hey everyone has their special needs.

My favorite Autumn combo is Acorn Squash and Chocolate/Ginger.

My only wish is that if they will charge such high prices, I wish they could offer a frequent dining card or some sort of specials now and then.

My wallet is hurting!

• Pros: Creative and soo delcious!
• Cons: Expensive, should offer something special for frequent customers

08/26/07

Not amazing, but worth a trip

by num23bulls

The gelati are good, but not the best I've ever had. If you're looking for a decent scoop, try this place out, but don't expect to be blown away.

• Pros: good
• Cons: expensive for what it is

08/09/07

Best Gelato in Philly!

by jafarhadi

Sooo good. This stuff will make you fat! The flavors are plentiful with so many seasonal choices. I had Tirimusu and choc-banana mixed. Yes, it is pircey at $4.50 for a small; but well worth it. Very nice for an occasional treat!

• Pros: Gelato, Good service, free samples of flavors so you can try b/f you buy
• Cons: Price

07/17/07

Great gelato made with local, seasonal ingredients

by fruitsnvegis

I am no gelato connoisseur, and actually, this might have been my first experience with gelato. I think $5 for a small cup is well worth the delicate and creamy adventure that awaits once you take the first spooful of this delicious gelato. They do some traditional flavors like stracciatella very well, but also try something different like the "lime with cilantro" or the "Rosemary Honey Goat's Milk". All of the ingredients are locally grown and in season, made fresh every morning. The flavors change every day, so each trip offers something new. (On a side note, their sandwiches are decent, but overpriced. I still need to try the basil, tomato, mozzarella.)

• Pros: Fun time with friends and lots of interesting flavors
• Cons: Don't always have your favorites

04/14/07

best gelato in the us

by pennfoodies

searched for gelato ever since i went to italy, and this is the closest...a true chocoholic i always get the dark chocolate...but they let you try every flavor if you want...always the freshest ingredients make it very seasonal & delicious...friendly service...the first summer we discovered it we ate 3 pints a week...yes it's that good

(right across from el vez...see our review there)

04/03/07

If only heaven was a frozen treat served with tiny spoons

by bombshellbetty

We have been here a few times now and evry time we take someone new who then becomes a die hard convert. My Cousin in law is now driving in regularly from Jersey just to get a small cup I have a feeling she wont be a size 4 very long.

The flavors are far from standard, thank god, Its the freshest stuff I have had in years. A wide range of italian standards pistacio, hazelnut....along side some modern gems cranberry-pear. bloodorange,

and some epicurian delights like the rosemary basil or lemongrass.

Pints to go are a great option but then how can you miss out on a cup coupled with a walk through Rittenhouse sq.?

The candy they sell is quaint, olde timey and of excellent quality especially the caramel marshmellos.

• Pros: the best stuff on earth

02/17/07

they let you sample which ever flavors interests you which means you can't go wrong here.

by kntske6

Capigiro's is an excellent bonus to the neighborhood. I love variety and unique flavors. Once in a while i do come across some gelato that is a tad on the sweet side though, so i gave them a 9.5. Service is always very friendly and accomodating.

• Pros: great variety of flavorful gelato's and think outside the box flavors.
• Cons: none

11/15/06

Like no other

by bkatz01

You can't get flavors like this anywhere else in Philly....my personal favorite is the Mexican Chocolate...with a kick (chili pepper!)....you can ask for 2 different flavors in one cup...with ever changing flavors, the combinations are endless!

10/26/06

Unique Flavors

by snailgenie

You won't find these flavors in your average freezer section! Capogiro serves amazing mixes of herbs and fruits in their creamiest incarnation: the gelato. Lemon basil and pineapple? Rosemary and goatmilk? Sure! And you'll be shocked at how good these are. However, if you prefer tamer flavors...their chocolate will knock your socks off too.

• Pros: unique flavors
• Cons: sparse seating

09/27/06

Delicious but $$

by kpeters88

I guess it is not so bad if you feel like dishing out $6 for a small cup...seriously...it's that much to eat the gelato. I've been there a few times and you do walk out there with an empty wallet. Expect to hand over a 10 dollar bill for you and your date.

• Pros: Great flavors
• Cons: $$