Gelatissimo: The Dessert Destination

Recently, Gelatissimo opened its ninth branch in Streetscape, Maria Louisa Gate, Banilad with few brand new additions to its delectable gelatos. It is their first branch outside of a mall.

Gelatissimo is an Australian brand that was franchised by Affogato Corps and exported all its know-how to the Philippines shores in 2008. Eight years later, its brand is well-known all over Cebu as the best gelato. Their goal doesn’t stop there. Michael Mah, the Operations Manager of Gelatissimo, says this company aims to be the best dessert destination not only in Cebu but in the entire Philippines.

Mr. Michael Roger Mah, Operations Development Manager of Gelatissimo’s in Philippines together with one of his employee. (Photo by Archie John de Olazo)

Currently, it is undergoing a gradual nation-wide rebranding of its stores starting in Cebu. It plans to renovate Ayala and the Greenbelt branches in the next 2 years. No longer is it the usual gold and red endearing Gelato parlor everyone knows. Now it is a black, white and red¬ modern set-up complete with its typography-inspired wall designs, long black sofas and funky chairs.

The Gelatissimo’s branch at Streetscape is now serving desserts along with its prized gelatos. (Photo by Archie John de Olazo)

Gelatissimo aims to add a new flavor every month to its already astounding 32 flavors – Banoffee is this month’s. Its newest dessert plates include Scattered Sundae, Belgian Waffle Stack, Sushi Gelato, All about Chocolate, Pavlova Symphony, Tic Tac Toe and many more.

A must-try for all those Gelatissimo lovers out there is their biggest and grandest Coppa Bambino. With a whopping 32 scoops (every flavor on the gelato stand is offered), whipped cream, Poco sticks, brownies, nuts, and chocolate syrup heaped on top of each other and is offered all for the price of P600. This is the perfect dessert for this unpredictably warm weather.

The newest addition to Gelatissimo’s desserts. (Photo by Archie John de Olazo)