In the center of Venice, where the charming streets mingle with the continuous comings and goings of tourists and locals, finding a quiet moment is a small luxury. Gelato Fantasy, with its gelato shop in Rialto, offers just that: a sweet and refreshing break, made with selected ingredients and meticulous artisan craftsmanship. Here gelato is much more than a dessert: it’s a tradition renewed day by day, complying with the old techniques but still keeping an attentive eye to new trends.
Rialto: a historical place for a timeless gelato
Rialto is one of the most lively and old neighborhoods in Venice, famous for its market, the Rialto Bridge and the history that oozes from every stone. In the middle of this history-packed atmosphere, the Gelato Fantasy shop is a reference point for those craving gelato made in the traditional way, with the care that only an artisan laboratory can guarantee. Every day, the Gelato Fantasy laboratory produces fresh gelato, using high quality ingredients and respecting the natural time of production.
Selecting the ingredients: the core of artisan gelato
The secret of a good gelato is the ingredients. Gelato Fantasy carefully selects each element: fresh milk, seasonal fruit, fair trade cocoa and natural sugars. Selecting good ingredients is crucial in obtaining a product that respects tradition and, at the same time, meets the dietary needs of people looking for a healthier or specific gelato: be it sugar-free or vegan.
Seasonal fruit, for example, is not only better, but also richer in aromas and flavours. At Gelato Fantasy, our flavours change with the seasons, following the natural cycle of ingredients. In doing so, we can guarantee a unique freshness and the possibility of discovering new pairings.
Production process: craftsmanship and passion
Each and every flavour is prepared using a recipe that evolves with time, a result of experience and experimentation. Artisan manufacturing, unlike industrial manufacturing, does not involve using semifinished products or chemical additives to improve the conservation or the texture. What is more, Gelato Fantasy’s gelato is made by mixing natural ingredients, combining and working them carefully to maintain their creaminess and authentic flavour.
We make our gelato daily, in order to guarantee its freshness. This means that every gelato tray that arrives at our gelato stores in Rialto, Castello and San Marco has been produced only a few hours prior, with no intermediate steps that could alter its quality.
Flavours: tradition and innovation in every spoonful
Gelato Fantasy has a wide and varied assortment that will please everyone. In addition to classic flavours like cream, chocolate, pistachio and fiordilatte, we offer more unique and sought-after flavours like “Dubai Chocolate” and “Matcha Latte”, that represent the 2025 trends in the gelato world.
- Dubai Chocolate: a flavour that combines chocolate bars with white chocolate decorations, enhanced by a kataifi pastry filling, pistachio cream and tahini sauce. A blend that is both unusual and refined, able to win over people looking for new and strong flavours.
- Matcha Latte: a fresh and delicate option, that combines the herbaceous taste of matcha with the sweetness of fiordilatte. This flavour unites Italian tradition with Eastern influences.
- Sugar free gelato: available in the classic flavours, made with natural sweeteners, for people wanting a lighter option without sacrificing taste.
A commitment to Quality and wellbeing
At Gelato Fantasy we are not only mindful of the flavour, but also of the gelato’s nutritional quality. Therefore, we offer alternatives for people with allergies or specific dietary requirements: dairy-free, vegan or no-sugar-added gelato. We use sweeteners such as sorbitol or maltitol, in order to offer products with low glycemic impact, suitable for those who have to monitor their sugar intake but do not want to give up the pleasure of eating a gelato.
The strategic location in Rialto and our hospitality
Our gelato store in Rialto is located in a perfect spot, in the heart of one of the most visited and loved areas of the city. This allows tourists and locals to enjoy a refreshing break after having explored the famous market or having strolled along the Grand Canal.
The atmosphere is cozy and homely, our staff is always willing to recommend the flavours of the day and to tell the story behind each and every gelato. This personalized contact with the client is an essential part of Gelato Fantasy’s identity and helps to create a relationship of trust and loyalty.
Gelato as Venetian culture and tradition
Gelato Fantasy is much more than a place to buy a refreshing treat: it’s part of the Venetian culture, a city that celebrates tradition but has also an inquisitive approach to novelty. Here gelato becomes an opportunity to discover new flavours, to share moments of relaxation and to explore Venice also through its gastronomic specialities.
