{"id":299376,"date":"2026-07-18T12:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/299376\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T12:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:09:15","slug":"national-ice-cream-in-nyc-la-gelateria-di-eatalys-summer-gelato-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/299376\/","title":{"rendered":"National Ice Cream in NYC: La Gelateria di Eataly\u2019s summer gelato lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 19th marks National Ice Cream Day, giving New Yorkers the perfect excuse to indulge in a sweet treat! For New Yorkers planning where to satisfy their sweet treat, La Gelateria di Eataly deserves a spot on the list. Their Flatiron destination, opening in 2025, is serving seasonal collections and a summer lineup, including homemade Italian gelato with flavors inspired by the fresh tastes of summer.<\/p>\n

\u200bFor more than 45 years, owner Patrizia Pasqualetti and her family have dedicated their lives to authentic Italian gelato. Today, as the third-generation gelato maker, Pasqualetti\u2019s mission is to share the true taste of Italy through the doors of La Gelateria. Accomplished through craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and recipes that respect tradition.<\/p>\n

\u200bAt La Gelateria di Eataly, \u201cWe don\u2019t simply serve frozen desserts\u2014we offer an authentic Italian experience,\u201d Pasqualetti says. Every batch of gelato is made fresh daily using traditional Italian techniques and carefully selected ingredients.<\/p>\n

\u200bUnlike many American ice creams, Pasqualetti says their gelato contains less fat and less air and is served at a slightly warmer temperature, allowing the flavors to be richer, more intense, and incredibly creamy. Every scoop tells a story of Italy.<\/p>\n

\u200bMoving from Italy to New York, Pasqualetti always had a vision from a young age, even while studying at the university. \u201cOur vision has always been to share a genuine piece of Italian culture,\u201d she says. \u201cTogether with Eataly, we wanted New Yorkers to experience gelato exactly as they would in Italy\u2014freshly made every day, using authentic recipes, seasonal ingredients, and traditional craftsmanship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u200bSo coming to New York, Pasqualetti feels the resonance New Yorkers have for gelato, especially in the warmer months of the year, like now, summer.<\/p>\n

\"Gelato<\/a>Gelato options at La Gelateria di EatalyPhotos by Bridgette Leahy<\/p>\n

\u200b\u201cNew Yorkers appreciate authenticity, quality, and experiences. Gelato offers all of that. It\u2019s lighter than traditional ice cream, full of flavor, and made with fresh seasonal ingredients. During the summer, it\u2019s the perfect balance between indulgence and freshness.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u200bGiven National Ice Cream Day, La Gelateria has the opportunity to showcase the deeper meaning of authentic Italian gelato, beyond the label \u201cItalian ice cream.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gelato itself is rich in history, a centuries-old tradition built on craftsmanship, fresh ingredients, and attention to detail.\n<\/p>\n

\u200bFor this summer, \u201cI would recommend the Patrizia, which I created as my namesake flavor. It combines pomegranate, blood orange, and passion fruit into a delicious, dairy-free sorbetto,\u201d Pasqualetti says. \u201cOnce people taste authentic gelato, they immediately understand the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

This summer\u2019s lineup might just excite both new and returning customers. This summer\u2019s lineup includes Peach, Melon, and Watermelon, perfect inspiration for freshness, inspiring this year\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to celebrate the natural sweetness and vibrant flavors of seasonal fruit by creating gelato that is refreshing, authentic, and true to the Italian tradition of working with ingredients at their peak,\u201d Pasqualetti says.<\/p>\n

Among the summer flavors, there already seems to be a customer favorite. This summer, many guests have fallen most in love with the peach flavor. It\u2019s naturally sweet, delicate flavor really evokes that summertime, refreshing, peachy character.<\/p>\n

Together, these flavors truly capture the essence of an Italian summer.\n<\/p>\n

Remembering the inspiration behind opening La Gelateria relies heavily on the fundamentals\u2014tradition and innovation.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe respect authentic Italian gelato-making techniques while embracing the best seasonal ingredients and creating new flavors that surprise our guests without ever compromising quality or authenticity,\u201d Pasqualetti says.<\/p>\n

\"Gelato<\/a>Gelato options at La Gelateria di EatalyPhotos by Bridgette Leahy<\/p>\n

Keeping this philosophy in mind truly helps in the process of flavor development.<\/p>\n

Every new flavor begins with the ingredient itself. At La Gelateria at Eataly, \u201cour philosophy has always been very simple: we don\u2019t make gelato that simply tastes like an ingredient\u2014we make gelato from that ingredient,\u201d Pasqualetti says. \u201cThe ingredient is always the true protagonist.\u201d<\/p>\n

Working with the real product makes the best flavor. Real fruit, premium chocolate, carefully selected pistachios and hazelnuts, and the highest-quality ingredients available. Every recipe is developed through tasting, balancing sweetness and texture, and refining every detail until the ingredients can truly express themselves.<\/p>\n

Staying true to traditional Italian gelato-making while still appealing to modern tastes may seem easy, but one promise Pasqualetti never breaks is the guest experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope every guest experiences a little of Italy, so if someone leaves with a smile and a beautiful memory, then we\u2019ve done our job,\u201d she says. \u201cGelato is about happiness, sharing moments with friends and family, and appreciating simple pleasures made with extraordinary care.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, guests can expect seasonal fall flavors later this year, inspired by autumn fruit, premium nuts, and classic Italian desserts.\n<\/p>\n

Every season offers new inspiration, but La Gelateria always remains faithful to its Italian roots.\n<\/p>\n

La Gelateria\u2019s mission is not to impress customers with this summer\u2019s lineup, but rather to best express itself by leaving customers feeling fresh, authentic, and joyful.<\/p>\n

\u201cGelato is not just a dessert; it\u2019s part of our culture, our lifestyle, and our way of bringing people together.\u201d<\/p>\n

La Gelateria di Eataly is located at 23 West 23rd St. For more information, visit www.eataly.com\/us_en\/stores\/nyc-flatiron\/news\/gelateria<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"July 19th marks National Ice Cream Day, giving New Yorkers the perfect excuse to indulge in a sweet…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":299377,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[36619,217,113771,113772,9,56,63,65,64],"class_list":["post-299376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-city","tag-gelato","tag-ice-cream","tag-la-gelateria-di-eataly","tag-national-ice-cream-day","tag-new-york","tag-ny","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-headlines","tag-nyc-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=299376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299376\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/299377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=299376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=299376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=299376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}