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We make all-natural Italian gelato on-site, entirely from scratch, using our own recipes and traditional methods. 


Many dairy, non dairy and vegan options. 


We rotate our menu regularly as we introduce new and seasonal flavors.


Come to our Gelateria to grab a cone while you stroll down the new downtown promenade!


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Gusti

Some Of Our Gelato Flavors (With Dairy)

Cioccolato

Chocolate

Rich and intense dark chocolate. Not too sweet, not too bitter. We've had people who don't like chocolate LOVE our chocolate.

Nocciola

Hazelnut

We use the worlds best Hazelnuts called Tonda Gentile, from Piemonte. An unforgettable hazelnut experience. 

Pistacchio

Pistachio

Made from pure Sicilian pistachios, this is unlike any other pistachio gelato you will find. No added colors or flavors, just REAL pistachio.

Crema Vaniglia

Vanilla

Traditional Italian "Crema" made with fresh Organic milk, cream and eggs, and of course whole grade A vanilla beans. Incredibly silky smooth.

Caffè Espresso

Espresso Coffee

We brew our coffee fresh for every batch. No syrups, powders or pastes. Real Italian coffee, bold and intense.

Gianduia (Bacio)

Chocolate Hazelnut

This combination is not only a classic, it's an act of genius! Whoever put these two together made a masterpiece, and our interpretation of it is true to tradition. Way better than nutella, ours is ALL NATURAL. Add whole hazelnut pieces and you get the flavor "Bacio" (kiss).

Caramello Salato

Salted Caramel

Homemade caramel, salted just right, and silky smooth.

Stracciatella

Chocolate Chip

"Stracciatella" is named after a famous Roman "minestra" (soup) dish where an egg gets added and "rips" in the minestra. "Stracciare" means "to rip", so as per tradition, we don't add chocolate chips, rather we add melted chocolate, which when it touches cold gelato.. it rips into flakes and chunks.

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Frutta (Di Stagione)

Some of our Fruit Flavors (When In Season)

Limone

Lemon

A classic, a favorite, a must! We squeeze every lemon fresh and you can taste it in every bite (or lick).

Fragola

Strawberry

Fruity, sweet (but not too much) and luckily in California we have this fresh flavor for 8-9 months out of the year.

Frutti Di Bosco

Wild Berry

Such a great mix of fresh, tart, sweat, wild, and a perfect flavor to pair with chocolate.

Ananas

Pineapple

Our pineapple flavor stands out. Not only is it intensely tropical, it's also incredibly refreshing. 

Mango

Mango

We select specific varieties of Mango to make sure this tropical flavor bomb is just as incredible as nature made it out to be.

Lampone

Raspberry

Raspberry is an amazing fruit, it looks like a plain berry but has such a wonderful tart yet unique flavor that comes out beautifully in gelato. A summer favorite for sure!

Lime

Lime

We are so fortunate to have such amazing Limes in California....and yes, WE SQUEEZE every one! This flavor is incredible, a perfect balance between sweet, sour and tart.

Arancia Rossa

Blood Orange

Blood Orange is a seasonal gift. We don't get it for too long, but we're lucky enough to have great fruit. If you want something delicate and unique, our Arancia Rossa is a MUST TRY.

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Some Of Our Specialty Flavors (Not always available)

Vaniglia e Zafferano

Vanilla Saffron

Rich and floral, delicate and smooth, our Vaniglia e Zafferano is a unique and intense experience. Made with real Vanilla Bean and Saffron.

Cioccolato e Chai

Chocolate Chai

Homemade Chai Masala, which brings the perfect balance of spice, heat, flavor, sweetness, and texture.

Mango Piccante (Tajin)

Chili Mango

Sweet, tropical, slightly salty, slightly spicy....a perfect combination and a Mexican favorite! 

Tiramisu

"Pull me up"

Fresh Mascarpone, fresh farmers market eggs, freshly brewed espresso. Oh yeah, don't forget the delicious Savoiardi cookies....MAMMA MIA!! Our Tiramisu will take you straight to your happy place.

Torta al Lime

Key Lime Pie

Rich, Tart, Creamy, and with delicious homemade pie crust. A flavor that touches all the senses in just the right way.

custom gelato flavors

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Granite Siciliane (di stagione)

Italian Style Slushy (rotated seasonally) usually available around March-October

Mandorla

Almond

A Sicilian classic. We use raw Californian Almonds from a small family farm. Almonds are typically light in flavor, but these are intense and aromatic. This granita di mandorla stays true to it's tradition.

Caffe'

Coffee

Freshly brewed, strong and bold like Italian espresso should be. Our granita al caffe' is refreshing and awakening at the same time.

Limone

Lemon

Another Italian tradition is Granita al Limone. Our version gives a whole new meaning to "refreshing". Anytime the temperature outside reads above 65f you should have one of these in your hand. 

Fragola

Strawberry

Our granita di fragola is incredibly fresh, flavorful, perfectly balanced, and sourced locally. It's Tondi's favorite granita.

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About Us

Tondi

Tondi

Dairy Free And Vegan Options

Dairy Free And Vegan Options

Ciao! My name is James (my mother nicknamed me Tondi) I grew up both in Santa Barbara and Italy, where I learned the science, art, and culture of gelato. The gelato I make is the result of my love for nature, food and people.

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Dairy Free And Vegan Options

Dairy Free And Vegan Options

Dairy Free And Vegan Options

We offer many dairy free and vegan flavors that are the smoothest and "creamiest" you will find. We do this all naturally with our own recipes, which allows us to create nearly any flavor. We do all the classics, in addition to countless custom flavors.

Fresh figs

All Natural and Artisanal

Dairy Free And Vegan Options

All Natural and Artisanal

The word "artisanal" is thrown around loosely nowadays. However, we produce gelato strictly by traditional artisanal methods. This means we don't use any third party pre-made bases, powders or syrups. We make everything from scratch. We squeeze every lime, brew fresh espresso, clean and cut fresh fruit (usually from the Farmers Market), use whole Madagascar vanilla beans....and you can TASTE IT!

Allergy Notice:

Allergens

Cross Contamination

Cross Contamination

All of our products can contain all major allergens, including milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean, sesame, and other allergens including alcohol, corn, coconut, and more.

Cross Contamination

Cross Contamination

Cross Contamination

All of our flavors and products are produced on-site using the same shared equipment. There is a high risk of cross contamination. Also, our flavors, ingredients, and recipes change often. 

Health comes first

Cross Contamination

Health comes first

If you have any food allergies, we recommend that you do not have any of our products. 

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Tondi Gelato

401 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States

(805) 680-1631

Hours

Mon

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tue

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Wed

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Thu

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Fri

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sat

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sun

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm


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