Bulgarini Gelato, a modest shop tucked inside the alley way of a strip mall in Altadena, CA, may be the reason I never eat store-bought ice cream again. The gelato from this hole-in-the-wall store blew me away. Husband-and-wife team Leo Bulgarini and Eliabeth Foldi select the finest ingredients from around the world for their products, starting with milk from Broguiere’s Dairy in Montebello, CA. Unlike traditional ice cream, which contains 18-22% milk fat, Bulgarini’s gelato hosts only 2-4% milk fat. The low fat concentration allows the high-quality nuts, fruits, and chocolates to take center stage. The acclaimed pistachio gelato tastes like an handful of aromatic pistachios, hand-picked and imported from Sicily, have been freshly ground into each bite. The rich dark chocolate gelato is sophisticated and sinful all at once. The goat’s milk with cocoa nib gelato is earthy but not overbearing.
A small serving at Bulgarini starts at three golf-ball-sized scoops, forcing you to choose from a plethora of possible flavor groupings. If you become as overwhelmed as I was during my decision process, the patient and friendly staff will surely answer any questions you have. They are generous with samples and describe each flavor in detail to ensure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest. With its amiable employees and incredible gelato, Bulgarini is simply without parallel in L.A.
Bulgarini Gelato
749 E. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 791-6174
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Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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