Since the early 2000s, gelato has exploded in popularity in the Lower Mainland. Yaletown fans of Italy's ultimate cold and creamy treat can get their fix at Bella Gelateria, one of Vancouver’s hottest spot for that authentic taste of Florence.
“Vancouver is home to more gelato and ice cream shops than anywhere else in North America,” says James Coleridge, CEO and maestro gelatiere at Bella Gelateria. “Armed with my education and making gelato from scratch, which very few do, I feel like I am protecting the Old World process that Italy has bestowed upon us.”
Overlooking the waters of False Creek, Bella Gelateria offers an ideal spot for an 80-seat restaurant and patio, which are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to gelato, the extensive menu features Napoletana-style pizzas baked in an authentic stone oven James had shipped from Naples. It's also home to Carpigiani Gelato University’s first North American branch, where James trains gelato interns from all over the world.
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It might be the depths of winter, but we think gelato is always a good idea, especially when it’s from this award-winning gelateria in Yaletown. Bella Gelateria serves sweetness by the scoopful and is renowned for its handcrafted Old World gelato, which comes in creative flavours like black sesame, banana bread, and lavender and Earl Grey. This year’s three-course $30 Dine Out menu features an appetizer, dessert and three entrée choices: pizza, lasagna and ravioli. If the kids end up with a sugar high, get them to burn off their excess energy on the nearby seawall.
View this Smart ListIn addition to serving cooling scoops of gelato and their scrumptious meatballs, Bella Gelateria's Yaletown location is a cozy place to park your pooch. You'll be covered by the awnings of the customer area, but the sidewalk side of the fence has some dog-exclusive umbrellas and water bowls set up on those especially sunny days. It's also a convenient stop, considering there's a Bosley’s next door, and the patio is just a quick jog from the off-leash section of Coopers’ Park.
View this Smart ListUsing only the best ingredients, Bella Gelateria works with local farmers to create meals that are both seasonal and flavourful. Here, you will experience a taste of Italy that is unique.
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