Frati Gelato

BUONO! The BEST GELATO EVER! From the KING of Gelato makers straight from Italy, Anthony and his brother-​in-​law Ron are so wonderful :) Not only does Anthony make the most delcious gelato I have EVER had! So rich, so smooth, so amazingly decadent! But his FRESH INGREDIENTS and HOMEMADE Pannini’s are to DIE FOR! Oh my! The ingredients burst into your mouth with a flavor sensation!
Anthony! Ron! I just found out you closed? OMG! I am sooooo sad! I will miss Frati’s forever! What a shame! I will have to visit you guys the next time I go up to Napa Valley. boo hoo! You need to come back here!

There is nothing sadder than going back to finish a review to find out the location is closed.
It was 100 degrees on an October day, and this gelato was dang good. Sad to see it gone.

Moments when I don’t care that I’m lactose-​intolerant — it’s so worth it.
I recently discovered this place last summer when my friend and I saw it across the street from our usual spot, Twisted Vine. What a pleasant surprise. The owner was working behind the counter and I absolutely love that. He warmly greeted us into the store and as we looked perplexed at having to choose from their many flavors, he explained to us the uniqueness qualities of each one as he offered us a sample.
I tried about a dozen different kinds, but I knew which one was my favorite as soon as it hit my taste buds… their signature flavor FRATE.
I am saddened that they are closing their Fullerton location on February 29, 2012 and moving to the Riverfront in downtown Napa. If you haven’t tried their gelato yet and don’t want to go up to Napa for it, you have a couple days left. Their new address will be 670 Main St., Napa, CA.
This just gives me another reason to make a trip up to Napa!

My friend asked me to meet him here before his favorite gelato place closed. Gelato? Okay, no problem! It’s good gelato. I had cookies and cream on a sugar cone. Yom yom yom!
Wasn’t hard to find parking but today is President’s Day and quite a few of the other restaurants were not open.
I also wanted to try their paninis but they ran out! What?! Nooooo! I don’t know if I’ll have time to come back and try their paninis before they close! Boo

Delicious ending of a delicious meal!
I went to Frati Gelato after going to an UYE Pie in the Sky
Pieology was a good beginning and Frati was a perfect ending
Frati is located in DT Fullerton, pretty cool!
and it has kinda like a private patio, not totally private but you get the feeling, where you can sit and chat without the crazy car noise
The gelato is AWESOME!
delicious flavors, not too sweet with perfect flavor
I had an interesting mix: peanut butter and strawberry
it tasted heavenly to me!

I walked here with my son the other day– I am not a treat fan and have walked past this place dozens of times– I might actually come back alone if I am close– the gelato was really great– I love the consistency of the gelato and the flavors were great too– I got Coffee and Donuts…
My son was a fan too he had the marshmellow flavor (yuck for me-​yum for him).

Hands down, the best gelato I’ve ever tried in OC!
Boyfriend and I are regular patrons here for their affogato.
Feed me two scoops of gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso and I’ll be nice =D
Our faves are Pistachio, Ocean Butter, Nocciola.
Not trying to be a stalker but I do follow them on twitter to get daily updates on their flavors, and so do you.

If my first impressions captured the essence of this place then I’m definitely coming back!
The gelato is rich, luscious, and decadent.
I was in the area and decided to visit Frati. I read all the positive comments and couldn’t resist even if it was only 11am on a Monday morning.
I asked the server for a recommendation. I was told that the signature gelato was the Frate.
It’s made with mascarpone cheese and pine nuts. I’m unsure if it contains pistachios. I was too involved with imagining the way it would taste to pay full attention. I got a small cup for$ 3.50 and it was heaven!
I’ve tried gelato before but it doesn’t even come close to the yum factor at Frati.
I’m definitely coming back to try the other flavors!

Really good gelato! Specially in this hot summer weather, what better thing to cool you off than a cool, smooth, creamy gelato.
We got 2 tubs with 5 flavors. They were Chocolate, Coffee, Panna Cotta, Vanilla, and Peach Sorbet. Everything was absolutely delicious. Everyone specially liked the Panna Cotta and the Vanilla. The Peach was kinda on the sour side but still pretty good.
Legit gelato place! Prices are good and most importantly, product is amazing.

This place is pretty legit! I once named a place in Huntington beach the best, but this place is probably the best in the OC. The gelato here is so creamy and nice. It has the right flavors and I pretty sure the owner is Italian and that’s always a good sign.
My boyfriend and I were walking around DTF today and we saw this place behind all the bars, so we decided it would be a nice treat. We walked in and saw the flavors. We weren’t sure what to get because some of the flavors were in Italian but we asked one of guys (who I think was the owner) what were the best and he told us the FRATE (which is there signature one, marsapone with nuts and other stuff, this was so good) and the Nocciola (hazelnut). I don’t know how to describe how amazing these tasted but it was like an explosion of amazing in your mouth. This gelato was extremely and creamy. The person who served the gelato was very kind and helpful, the people here seemed fairly nice.
Also, it didn’t cost that much for a small, like normal gelato places it was around 3.50 $ for a small cup with up to 2 flavors. It’s definitely worth it.
I highly recommend this place, nice people, good gelato, and a cute place to sit down and have a nice cup of gelato.

i’ve decided that i’m absolutely in love with downtown fullerton.
in the past i discovered such hidden surprises as max bloom [
, tranquil tea lounge [
, steamers [
and roman cucina [
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time to add another to the list of great hidden finds in dtown fullerton: frati gelato!
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today was a wonderful summer day that started off with a yummy lunch with my old roomie. the delicious sun and heat was hollering for ice cream~ more specifically gelato!
frati g is tucked away alongside steamers and near some other cool looking joints. if you go around the back side (before you hit harbor/​commonwealth) there’s some parking but it’s a bit on the tighter side. there was also a little antique tent gathering with some unique finds closer to the cajun joint.
anyhoo. gelato. they have a good selection of flavors with very unique and very delicious combinations. it was reminiscent of the bay area gelato joints that i crave time to time. lots of taste creativity using flavors of nuts, chocolates, cheese, etc. ~ even balsamic vinegar! Tried the one with balsamic vinegar reduction. (totally can’t remember the names of the flavors). also tried the frate flavor that everyone raves about. the flavors were AMAZING. it was creamy, delicious and oh so perfect in the summer heat.
service was also fabulous~ the guy was so nice. especially with letting me taste so many flavors. there was this old guy on the side too who appeared to work there and he was chuckling at my absolute pleasure trying the flavors (felt like a kid in a candy store who could try one piece of everything!).
with the summer heat coming. i’m glad to have found a gelato place near by fullerton. prices were reasonable @ 3.5 for 2 flavors in a small cup.
definitely recommend and will definitely be back.
i think this is the best gelato place i’ve visited in southern cali.
4.5 stars.
ps: they also have gelato blended drinks and paninis. little areas to sit both in and outside (front and back of the store). good place to come and chill with friends!

One of the better gelato places I’ve been to.
The guy who was working there was really nice and politely explained each flavor in great detail.
$ 3.50 gets you a small cup with up to two flavors. I got something with almonds and cherry and the Frate. I really wish I had gotten the Frate and something else. The frate has mascarpone cheese, pine nuts and other stuff. It’s an amazingly creamy, subtle flavor that’s not too sweet, yet interesting enough to keep you coming back for more.
My only small, small gripe is that the scoops are not as packed as I think they should be for the price, but honestly, because it’s such high quality and the flavors are so interesting, I would come back and willingly pay that $ 3.50 again to try other flavors.

My bf has been craving gelato so I was looking around on Unilocal and found this place not so far from my house. So after school, we decided to stop by and try it. The place was a bit hard for me to find because the buildings looked similar to me… But once we finally found it, it was all good from there. We walked in and there was only 2 people there. We looked at the selection and decided to get 3 different scoops for about $ 6.
What we got:
Pillows and Cream (white chocolate with marshmallows): it was smooth and creamy and the marshmallows added a nicer squishiness to the gelato.
Fruti de Basco? (i think): it was a sorbet and it wasn’t as sweet and had more of a fruit flavor to it. I think it was raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry.
Tiramisu: I didn’t try this. I’m not a fan of tiramisu so yeah. My bf liked it though.
The guy behind the counter was very friendly. He answered all the questions that we had about each flavor so that was nice. I’d come back for more gelato whenever I’m craving some.

Near a decade ago, my Vietnamese aunt married an Italian man. This Italian man moved her from Irvine to Fullerton, and thus… I was introduced to FRATI…
My new uncle knows his stuff, especially when it comes to desserts. So when he walked me & my family into Frati, I knew I was going to like their gelato.
OH, I DID.
Back in the day, my faves were Hazelnut and & Frate. Today, I lean towards the Stracciatella. I love the thin FLAKES of semi-​sweet/​bittersweet chocolate they use. They melt in your mouth, and the slight bitterness contrasts from the sweetness of the vanilla-​y gelato.
My boyfriend likes their chocolate brownie… We’re not big fans of the chocolate blueberry, although my kid cousins loved it. The reduced balsamic vinegar ice cream is INTERESTING, but a little too much for me. I liked the little bit that I had, though. Pistachio & Coffee crunch are yum, too.
I like their affordable prices, too. They accept card and there’s plenty of parking across the street.
To try: strawberry shortcake & blood orange.

I LOVE gelato! And this place is a winner! =)
Try:
*Flate: their signature flavor. A mix of Mascarpone cheese and vanilla flavors, topped with pistachio
*Healthy nut: chocolatey/​hazelnut-​y flavors mixed with flax seed
*Limone: a bit sweet, a bit tart
The owner seems really nice and friendly, which is definitely a plus. There are a few tables/​chairs inside. My friends and I opted to sit in the back of the place. We didn’t realize they had already cleaned up and were getting ready to close up shop! But they let us stay and didn’t try to kick us out :)
Definitely coming back. Can’t keep myself away now.

Who doesn’t love gelato???
After our brunch, we decided to walk along Old Town and find this place. Luckily it was only a block away. We entered and the smell of deliciousness filled the air. The gentleman behind the counter was super nice and let us sample all the different flavors and told us what made up each gelato.
We opted for a large Chocolate and Strawberry/​Pineapple. We split the large (2 scoops) between 2 people. My g/​f and her husband got a large Panna Cotta and Strawberry/​Pineapple. Total of $ 9.
It was a great way to end our brunch and a nice little sweet treat if you’re in the area. Def recommend!

***800^th review***
I went to this place after eating @ Joe’s next door. The girl at the counter was super nice. I sampled so many different flavors before I decided on the lucky gelato. I seriously forgot what I got but it’s light brown and tasted super delicious.
I prefer ice cream over gelato so it’s a big deal that I like that gelato. I was so full from Joe’s but I did enjoy my sweet treat. It satisfied my cravings like you wouldn’t believe it.
Frati also serves panini and coffee. There are little table with 4 chairs for kids. I wanted to sit there but I didn’t want to embarassed my friends.
Kudos to Nick H for picking this place.
Frati Gelato is yummylicious!

*************Best Gelato in LA and OC!***********
Review 800!
Strong flavors and great outside seating!
This place is, without a doubt, one of the best I have had. The store is small and has a few tables inside. but there are also tables out in the back. Fantastic for kids and family. This is a must try if you are a fan of Gelato and ice cream. What a treat.
While I have been here many times, I saved this review for 800 after coming here recently after a UYE. I already know how everyone else felt. I am just waiting to to see Picky Unilocaler Maggie C’s review. She keeps everything so top secret!
I have to say that I am a fan of ice cream and am not really an eater of Gelato. I always prefer ice cream over Gelato. But. every so often I get a craving for one of the unique flavors they offer here.
My favorite here is the Frate. However, try all flavors. The staff actually seem happy that you try them all.
Yep. OC is the best place to live and Frati Gelato is just one more reason why!

I love gelato and thought it didn’t get any better than Gelato Paradiso in Newport Beach. Donna and I have been eating there for ages but we got a real eye opener after visiting Frati Gelato this weekend. Un-​effing-​believable. I’ve tried many gelato places and Frati blows them out of the water. They reign supreme!
I’m a big fan of figs and was excited to see «Candied Fig» as a flavor so I ordered that. I asked the employee what flavor pairs up well with it and he recommended the maple walnut. Every other gelato shop I’ve been to they put the main ingredient, let’s say fig, on top of the gelato to showcase it but it’s never mixed in. Frati serves up there gelato chunky style. Huge chunks of fig and walnut all throughout. Damn this is good. The guy said it’s such a fatiguing process since they manually mix in the ingredients but it’s so worth the sweat and tears. It really sets them apart. Both flavors were awesome.
My wife had pistachio macaroon and I believe a white chocolate chip. I tried the pistachio flavor and was blown away… it tasted like eating a freshly baked macaroon (the coconut thing, not those french cookie things). We also couldn’t resist the chocolate covered cannoli they had chillin’ out in the bakery display case. It was pretty good but I’ll stick to the gelato.
I felt strange eating my gelato at my nice air conditioned table when the insane bum guy outside was screaming at his invisible friend while eating cigarette butts…

Gelato emergency — crisis averted!
So yesterday, got my hair cut and ready to pick up some Gelato at Capriccio in Fullerton… WHAT! it’s closed? Not just closed but completely gutted — niente, nada. I rush home and Unilocal Gelato and hurray! Frati Gelato with super high reviews and close by in Fullerton — but they close at 9pm, time is of the essence.
Tom and I, with Ninja speed, rush to Frati and enjoy a great experience and delicious Gelato! The guys here are incredibly nice, asking you to taste flavor after tasty flavor. I got the Wild Cherry and the Frate (with pistachios and pine nuts). Tom got the Frate and the Coffee and Donuts. Everything we tasted was yummy and I can’t wait to go back repeatedly, working my way through the menu.
Check out their flavor blog for today. What do you think Harley Heaven tastes like? I must know.