Rita’s of Clairemont Town Square

GELATI = Italian Ice + Custard.
For me personally, I’m a big fan of their Strawberry Banana Ice with Vanilla Custard.
Delicious!

Mmmmmm… Gelati with green apple ice, vanilla custard and hot caramel. I was leaning towards Nerds, but glad I went with the caramel –it totally hit the spot!

I finally got around to using my coupon for Rita’s Italian ice. I must say I was expecting some small sample size cup however it was a generous serving. When I entered the young lady behind the counter was pleasant and very helpful explaining which Italian ices were included in the coupon which come to find out was all.
In addition, she said I could sample any flavor I wanted. Well seeing that I love any flavor that is red I decided on cherry. Oh my, this was so good with bits of fruit in the ice. I then decided on the tropical flavor which was also good however I decided to stay with an all-​time favorite.
I will be back to try many other flavors.

Love love love Rita’s! I believe this location is under two names for Unilocal because I already wrote a review. Anyways, it’s so hard for me to find gluten and dairy free dessert so Rita’s is paradise to me. Employees are always so happy too! Must be those free samples they get ;)

I am a fan of Rita’s. I love the vanilla custard with mango gelati.
As we walked in, we were greeted Hello. The lady serving our Italian ice was friendly and nice. This time I got a different flavor. I went with the sugar free peach mango flavor with vanilla custard. The sugar free peach mango was not too sweet and mixed well with the vanilla custard. Yum! Perfect blend of flavors together. I am a member of Rita’s so I earn points every time I go to a Rita’s anywhere. Points can earn you a free dessert or a discount. Cool deal!
This location was fairly small with around 4 tables inside and one single bathroom to use. The place is clean. There is parking up front that say 20 minutes. I am definitely coming back here if we are in the area again.

Had dinner last evening across from this location at Coastal Crave. What a great dessert to end a great meal! The gelato/​frozen custard combo hit the spot. Tasty fruit flavors (loved the mango) worked well together. Store is super clean and staff friendly and offering free samples of all their flavors! Open late (10pm) they make a great snack or dessert location. Not expensive either :)

Try the Gelati — need I say more?
One fateful summer evening, my sister introduced me to Rita’s and my dessert preferences changed forever. A Gelati is basically a cup of Italian ice sandwiched between custard on the top and bottom. It’s so simple and SO tasty!
I am not exactly sure what distinguishes Italian ice from other frozen desserts, but I would describe it as a thicker and creamier slushie. They seem to have really interesting flavors (ie Red Sour Patch Kid or Swedish Fish), which you can sample before you buy! I had the strawberry watermelon ice on my most recent trip, and it was really perfect for a hot summer evening.
But what really keeps me coming back is the custard. The custard! The texture is like a thicker ice cream, and the richness of it pairs so well with the lightness of the ice. The ice-​custard Gelati combo is really a knockout (Vanilla custard + any fruit flavor = happiness)!
IN SHORT: Try the Gelati! Be happy!

How is this place not better known! It is one of the most delicious, simple, and innovative desserts in San Diego! Try the frozen vanilla custard with cookie dough cream ice and vanilla wafers. Open till 10pm. So tasty, fast, and affordable

Ritas is a great place for ices. So many good flavors, love Swedish Fish and pear flavors. They currently have ice cream instead of custard and in my opinion the ice cream is way better than the custard. This location is convenient because it’s in the Square.

The combination of Italian ice and custard is unique and taste great. They have a number of Italian ice flavors to choose from and are generous enough to let you sample whatever you’d like. This is the perfect place to hit up on a nice hot summer day. Definitely going back to try other flavors.

A small Gelati with Horchata cream ice and vanilla frozen custard at Rita’s in the Clairemont Town Square made a big splash in my fun summer day. (-; It’s a newish location and isn’t crowded yet. Nice AC inside the shop is refreshing, with 16 chairs and 4 small tables. There are a few chairs outside as well, but they face a parking lot.
I don’t like too many ices because they are too sweet. But the Horchata ice had a pleasing vanilla & cinnamon flavor without being overly sweet. It paired well with the vanilla frozen custard.
Location: Rita’s is located between McDonalds and Pick Up Stix in the Clairemont Town Square.
Calories: Woop-​dee-​Doo who cares, it’s summer and it’s time to celebrate!
The employee was friendly and informative. I didn’t realize that Rita’s makes their own ices daily.
Ices: Rita’s has cream ices which contain dairy, but they also have nondairy ices.
Dear Rita’s: Please continue to offer the Horchata cream ice! It’s the best flavor I’ve tasted at any Rita’s location.
I also recommend the peanut butter topping when you’re in the mood.

Frostbites up in LA got me hooked on italian ice/​sorbet cream so I had to find some place in SD to satisfy my cravings. Rita’s is a cute little store with bright watermelon colored chairs and tables and a menu full of delicious desserts.
I actually sampled the mint chip and found it odd it wasn’t a little creamier because it was like. mint snow with chocolate chips. Other than that, the italian ice flavors are all pretty flavorful. I ended up with a regular gelati (like the sorbet cream) with raspberry, mango, and pineapple italian ice and vanilla frozen custard. The worker preparing my gelati was new so when it came down to adding my last flavor, she put like a sliver on the cup but oh well. AND. PLEASE. If you’re one of those people who «ration» their cream and italian ice so you get just the right amount of each per spoonful, I will tell you now that there is more frozen custard on the bottom of that cup so don’t just ration the top fluffy part. Ugh, I almost cried when I neared the bottom. I mean, not really, but internally, yes.
Out of the three flavors I got, I think I liked mango the best. It had the most flavor, but all of them were just the right sweetness. I actually enjoy Frostbites’ italian ice a bit more because it seems to be smoother, less watery, and melts slower. BUT, I am totally sold on Rita’s frozen custard. Super creamy, thick, and delicious. Will be back for that dipped cone!
Other people don’t usually stay to sit so it’s a nice place to relax for a while. I really wished the cup was not so tall because it’s actually hard to mix the custard and italian ice, and I also wish it was transparent so I could see all the pretty colors. But hey, it was still pretty good!

Get the gelati! I got grape ice with a chocolate/​vanilla mixture. It was delicious and definitely hit my sweet tooth fix. The people working behind the counter were really friendly and talked about the different options that were available since it was my first time there. They recommended calling in the morning to check the ice flavors and request a specific one since they make them daily.

This was my first time at any Rita’s but the good reviews led me here, and I surely wasn’t disappointed! The Clairemont location is in a small shopping center but there are plenty of parking spaces (no garage parking as the listing says, at least that I saw).
I had never had frozen custard and I had heard some comparisons to froyo… I’d say the custard is a much richer version of froyo. You can try samples of custards or ices if you’re undecided on what to get. Also, the sizes are slightly deceiving; the regular size may not appear that big at first sight, but it holds more deliciousness than you might think. I had a gelati w/​a combination of vanilla froyo (which is apparently the most popular) and cookie dough ice and it was really good! The ice still had cookie dough chunks and chocolate chips which was an added bonus. They do in fact sell custard cookie sandwiches in packs of 4 so definitely consider them if you want to have a treat at home. They also sell other treats like milkshakes and root beer floats.
Prices are good, largest size was just under $ 5 and service was quick. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Overall, a great place to go on any day, especially summer days and there are a ton of locations in San Diego! Will definitely be back.

This place is good on a HOT day– like today. The treats run on average $ 3-​$ 5
They have shaved ice drinks and frozen custard, which is like soft serve ice cream, but much creamier– because it is egg-​based. Mango is their most popular shaved ice flavor.

Um, ice cream on a cold day?! Yes!
My boyfriend looked up Rita’s and saw that it had good reviews so we decided to try it out before we ate (had to stop here as it was closing first) and we both were glad that we did!
The custard was so delicious! As we were ordered, a lady ran back in with her ice cream to thank the cashier because she was so excited and happy to have tasted the custard! Strange, but funny. and also very accurate.
We both ordered the gelati (custard and shaved ice); I got the peach shaved ice and my boyfriend got the lime shaved ice. First they put a layer of custard, the. Your choice of shaved ice, and another layer of custard. My boyfriend seemed very happy with his choice and said he will be stopping my again. The peach that I ordered was very good and flavorful; the custard was the best part, very creamy and dense.
I would pick Rita’s over many ice cream shops, and the good thing is– there are many locations. a few of which are around my neighborhood!

I’m starting to like frozen custard better than frozen yogurt, and Rita’s helped seal this statement.
When you first walk into Rita’s, you get a nice greeting from the servers. I couldn’t decide what to get and one of the servers offered me samples to try and help my decision making. It took me about a few minutes and a few samples to taste before I said my order. During that time, the nice lady server was so patient and smiley asking if there was any questions I can ask her.
The frozen custard flavors to choose from are: chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and light vanilla. The only thing I wish they would have is offering a special flavor of the day besides the usual chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavors… something like lemon or pistachio.
I got a regular single cone dipped custard. Strawberry custard with a caramel dip. I couldn’t believe how much frozen custard was put on a regular sized cone! It looked the size of a pint glass!
Their frozen custard is smooth, creamy and rich that you are eating HAPPINESS just like their signs say!

Went to a birthday party that catered from here. Their Italian ice is soo refreshing and delicious. At first I didn’t want my own cup, just wanted to have a bite from my fiancé’s cup, but after the first bite, I had to get my own. Even though the host of the party bought 2 giant buckets of it, it ran out so fast. I wish I could get seconds. Guess I’ll have to drop by here to get some more.

Why it has taken me this long to partake in frozen custard is beyond me. Regardless, it was everything I dreamed of and more! Rich, creamy, decadent and the stuff childhood dreams are made of.
When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a friendly staff member who gave us a breakdown of the different ices, gelato and custards available. You can eat them as they are in purist fashion or create a trifecta of all three that’ll titilate your tastebuds. Say that three times fast!
If you want even more of a taste bud explosion, be sure to add on even more toppings to suit your sugar rush needs.
I just read that they also offer custard ice cream sandwiches… goodbye summer bod! Totally worth the extra gym visit though ;) Cheers to summer treats!

A relatively small location which can be easy to miss if you’re not looking carefully for it.
I had first visited their Clairemont Drive location, where I had an enjoyable experience, and so I decided to try out this location because it was closer to home. Their gelati (custard/​ice mix) was good as always, however this place did not have as many different shaved ice flavors as the other location that I visited.
Also I brought a friend with me why signed up for the Rita’s membership/​rewards program but did not get the 2.99 discount that I had previously received at the other location.