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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 whole hazelnuts which we grind into our own hazelnut butter. An unforgettable hazelnut experience. 

    Pistacchio

    Pistachio

    Made from raw organic Santa Barbara 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, but made from our own hazelnut butter. Way better than nutella, and 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

    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)

    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.

    Health and Wellness UCSB

    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.

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    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 bases, flavors, pastes, powders or syrups. We make everything ENTIRELY from scratch. We squeeze every lime, grind every pistachio, cut every pineapple, and you can TASTE IT!

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    Tondi Gelato

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

    (805) 680-1631

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    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Thu

    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Fri

    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Sun

    12:00 pm – 10:00 pm


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