Rita's Italian Ice

Queen B.

4.0

A very popular dessert spot so there's no need for further introduction. They have a variety of flavors for their ice treats that would satisfy your cravings for something sweet or sour or maybe even both. And as much as possible, if you can, add custard to your order simply because you have to and you'd know why as soon as you try it. A perfect place to go to so you can reinvigorate your taste buds with a sweet taste. Don't second guess yourself when you pass by around here, if your thoughts get curious when you see this, do yourself a favor and go here.For more pictures and reviews, please visit us at : bearslookingforfood.blogspot.com

Irowati Purwaningsih

2.0

This is def overrated!!! I was expecting a lot from this place when we went here.I tried their milkshake while my friend got the gelati. The milkshake was too creamy hence it was super sweet. On the other hand, the gelati tasted like 7-11 slurpee but the custard was good.

Tati Arthur

4.0

What I love in Rita's is their custard. It is one of a kind ice cream with a satisfying combination of the sweetness and the creaminess of the ice cream. Also, their gelati is their best seller with custard and their flavored ice which are great. I tried their brownie fudge which is also great!!! Personal Favorite:1. Brownie fudge2. Halo-Halo3. Cookies and Cream cake4. Custard with coffee(forgot the name)*I tried a soon to be available ice which is awesome, worth to wait, and a must try!!!

DIAS PREDANI

4.0

Ritas is another US based brand that has been brought to the Philippines. It's first branch was located just almost at the entrance of V-Mall at Greenhills where it used to have endless queue before. Upto now, there's still alot of people having their Rita's Ice custard.This is my first time to have to try their ice cream. For me, it's just another ice cream store, but after I tried it, i understood why people crave for it. It's the texture and lightness of it.The Premium Fudge brownie ala mode is for the die hard chocolate fan! Soft served ice cream (custard base) topped generously with fudgy chocolate brownies plus chocolate sauce. It was super addicting! Chocolate lovers beware.My personal favorite is the Halo Halo Gelati! Ube Italian ice (smoother granita) laced with langka, macapuno, and red beans topped with Vanilla custard. Childhood favorite! It's just close to my heart to have ube ice cream over a halo-halo. Affogato. Hot shot of espresso poured over vanilla custard. I like how they pour it infront of you and at the same time, even after it is mixed together. You can still taste the nutty, roasted flavors of the coffee that was sweetend by the custard. It doesn't overpower each other.Rita's may look like 'just an another ice cream store' for some (like me), but they serve good frozen dessert. They revolutionized a smoother granita (Italian ice) and freshly churned ice cream custard in a soft serve machine. Its the combination of both worlds that gave it a niche in the industry. I'm really excited for the future flavors they are going to offer.#TheFoodCrawlers #OngsFoodprints #TheLostDiego

Ventayen John Miko

4.0

Thinking this was just another over-hyped US-franchised ice cream stores sprouting the Metro. Even when my curiosity piqued with so many people lining up in their store in UP Town Center, I was too cynical to try.Good thing I was dead wrong. Trying Rita’s for the first time in Greenhills last Saturday, made me realized that Rita’s is not just one of those usual ice cream stores.Rita’s Frozen Custard seems to elevate soft-served ice cream to a different level with its thick, smooth creamy texture with just a soft light sweetness that cannot be found elsewhere.Some of their treats we were able to try:1. Premium Fudge Brownie Ala Mode (P180) – A heaven in a cup for chocolate and brownie lover like me. The combination of thick vanilla frozen custard with generous amount of brownie cubes (that were warmed before putting in the cup for that soft fudgy texture) and sweet chocolate fudge drizzle provides a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, fudgy texture and chocolate-y flavor.2. Regular Halo-Halo Gelati (P150) – It is fun to consume, with Frozen Vanilla Custard on top and buttom layer and Italian Ice halo-halo in the middle with ube halaya, langka, macapuno strips & red beans. I like how the Italian ice feels like a very fine flavored snow, I would love it if it had more of the langka, macapuno and beans inside to break its texture. 3. Regular Ube Cheesecake Ice (P100) – Also a Filipino twist on a classic dessert, with ube halaya mixed in ube ice.4. Regular Passion Fruit Misto Shake (P160) – Fruity yet creamy. You can really taste the Passion Fruit flavor in it with good balance of creaminess from the liquid Vanilla Custard.5. Regular Watermelon Frozen Drink and Cantaloupe Frozen Drink (P120) – Their icy drinks are smooth, without big chunks of ice that you get in others, which made it more thirst-quenching. I bit usual as flavor is mainly from syrup but prefer the watermelon flavor. 6. Affogato (P185) – Really, really good! Their frozen Vanilla Custard blends well the fresh shot of espresso. I can really the buzz of their espresso after eating a few spoonful of it. A fun alternative for those who need to stay awake and alert. 7. Aside from the above ice cream and drink treat, they also offer ice cream cakes which they called “Frozen Custard Cakes”. We were able to try their Mango Gelati Cake (Mango Italian Ice and Frozen Vanilla Custard topped with rainbow sprinkles) and Cookies & Cream Custard Cake (layer of cookies and cream Italian Ice and Frozen Vanilla Custard topped with Oreo pieces). But what’s great about their Frozen Custard Cakes is you can customize it to your liking. You can choose from their different flavors of Italian Ice, Frozen Custard and Toppings to make the cake as unique as you. One whole cake cost only P 1350.00 including a nice box with reusable ice packs. You just need to order one day ahead.Looking forward to go back again to be able to try what other flavors and combinations they can come up with. As Rita’s brings frozen dessert to a new dimension of its own, challenging the perceptions and surprising jaded palates of what an ice cream still could be.

Mercan Gumruk

4.0

I do love it here. Its better if you ate here after full blown meal. Although I wish they have a nearer place in makati but thumbs up for satisfying my sweet tooth and cravings and keeping me sugar high

Caine Mikaelson

4.0

I've heard so many good things about Rita's, but I never seemed to find time to visit any of their branches, so I'm really glad that The Food Crawlers got invited to have a taste of their products! Their custard alone is enough for me to go crazy over them, although I wouldn't  say no to their Premium Fudge Brownie Ala Mode, Affogato (but only with a little bit of espresso), and Cookies & Cream Custard Cake! All of them have what I would like to call the "tirik-mata" goodness!

Yanita Suharli

3.0

So I visited this place for almost 7-8 times already because whenever I posted a picture of Rita's ice cream on my fb page, friends of mine will comment and asked me to bring them here. Overall, I think it was good but not a big fan. I think the price was a bit expensive for me. Such a cheapskate person! Hahaha! 😂

Vivi Margareta Jaya

4.0

Rita's is a great place to stop for a cold refreshing treat, especially when it's hot outside. Rita's offers frozen custard (vanilla, chocolate, or mixed), several flavors of Italian ices including sugar free flavors, cream ices, and other cool treats including gelatis and blendinis and frozen custard cakes. Their strawberry ice with vanilla custard is an amazing treat but for me nothing can beat the chocolate custard and mango ice. So tasty, refreshing, and great to eat on a warm summer day.We also got to try their newest product called "Fudge Brownie Ala Mode". The product speaks and sells itself. Just imagine Rita's signature vanilla custard topped with huge chunks of chewy, moist, chocolatey brownies then finished off with a good drizzle of hot fudge. It's everything I've ever wanted in a dessert. Seriously, you can't go wrong with any flavour or combination here. Rita's is always reliable for a quick, refreshing dessert.

Nadiar

3.0

I have been eying Rita’s for a long time now. Ever since it opened, I have heard and read nothing but praises. They say that this Italian custard really is “happiness” and finally, I got a taste of it last week. Hello, Rita’s! The place was packed when we visited but we didn’t mind the long wait as we couldn’t decide what to get. We got giddy with the thought of combining our favorite flavors but we were not so sure if it would work. Eventually, it was my turn and I asked the friendly guy manning the counter for recommendation. I chose Gelati (PHP130 for regular) which is a combination of Italian flavored ice (think sorbet) and creamy custard. Since I wanted Strawberry-Banana (coffee was just too sweet!), he suggested that I pair it with vanilla custard. But I want to try more so I opted for the twist (chocolate with vanilla). Presenting… chocolate vanilla twirl with strawberry-banana ice. The custard sure is creamy and it’s not as sweet as it looks. It doesn’t melt as fast too. (Well, it really wouldn’t since it’s on top of shaved ice.) The strawberry-banana ice was great too! It was refreshing. But after a while, it gets too sweet and I had a hard time finishing it. I guess even regular is good for sharing. I would definitely visit again and try the other flavors! I actually liked F’s cotton candy flavored ice too.