Rita’s Italian Ice

Rita’s is really good but this location is horrible. Says they open at 1 and we had to wait outside for 10 because they opened late. They ran out of custard when they had just opened. Only had about 4 flavored available out of the 10 or so that they have. Very unprepared.

Italian ice and creamy custard ice cream who doesn’t love that as a treat?! Hot or cold days you’ll find people in line here. They change out the flavors often and offer fun seasonal ones. You have a few options when you stop in, you can order just their custard which comes in flavors: vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, coffee and orange cream. The Italian ice flavors vary. I like the gelati which is layers of Italian ice and the custard. Blendini is a blended mix of the two. Misto similar to blendini. Milkshakes and they even offer toppings.
You won’t regret trying this place! I wish I discovered it sooner!

I have learned that I am not a custard fan. I do like the ices, though.

Brenna was soo sweet if it wasnt for her I would never go there. I went with Dime peice. my Bottom girl and she got an ice cream. she likes ice creams… I love this place and i would go there everyday now. and buy a 1000 Ice creams because she likes it !!

This little franchise is the best thing to happen in Vista since the Cinepolis. Rita’s has the best alternative to ice cream and frozen yogurt. Dare I say even tastes… better?
After hearing my wife rave about this Italian ice stuff I cruised over to Rita’s for an amazingly delicious Gelati ($ 3.99). It is a layer of custard with Italian ice that is topped with more custard in a cup.
You can choose from a dozen flavors that change weekly. Prepare yourself for flavors like Swedish fish and peanut butter ‘n’ jelly.
They let me mix flavors of ice for my Gelati so I created the deadly sweet combination of green apple and strawberry mango.
The only downside was there is currently a shortage of eggs so they didn’t have any custard and are temporarily using soft serve ice cream.
If you have no idea what Italian ice is or are a frozen yogurt addict, stop by Rita’s and try the Gelati for your newest addiction.

Not only is the italian ice to die for! The employees are very nice and honest.
I visited this location around 4 this afternoon with my daughter.
I came home, and 4HOURS LATER i realized my cell was missing. I looked everywhere. Finally had my husband call thinking it was lost in the couch somehere. And to my surprise someone answered. They informed me i left it at RITAS! Very careless of me but a huge thank you to the two young ladies that were working there and saved it for me. I can honestly say from back experiences (with local businesses) not a lot of people are as honest as these two. THANK YOU AGAIN

The gentleman was pleasant and very helpful, nearly sampled all the Italian ice, went with a gelati and it was delish!!! Gelati, a delicious creamy frozen custard layered over and under Italian ice. I went with a light vanilla frozen custard and cherry Italian ice that had actual cherries in it also. Mmmmmmmmm

Excellent customer service (Lexy was very helpful to our first experience) and OMG I think I might have a new addiction! Rootbeer/​orchata Italian ice… Yummy

First timer and sad that I have never been here before! Not what I expected at all, this is not your typical ice cream way bomb! Glad I discovered it hopefully I find a place like this in LA!

No love, no hate! It’s just ok!
My husband and I stopped in for a quick treat today. We saw when they were building out this space and had not returned since it opened. It’s really difficult to try something new, when you have a go to dessert place with similar products.
I tried the Orange Cream Custard and asked for a cone on the side. It was creamy and much like a creamsicle (which is what I was expecting). The staff was friendly and efficient. I felt the prices were a little on the high side for the product and size and no toppings of any kind.
If I return, I will likely try something different such as the ice options.

I go here all the time, and I love it! The staff let me try ridiculous amounts of ice before I go with the only thing I ever order: cotton candy ice mixed with vanilla custard. It’s delicious! The rest of the ice they serve is just as good, but I always go with my classic. They also honor my Free Rita’s coupons, which I received after waiting for the grand opening in San Marcos. This is super convenient for me. The San Marcos location is about 15 minutes from where I live, driving. This location is 5 minutes away, walking! It’s close, their ice is delicious, their staff is super cool, and I am one happy customer!

What can I … My 4 friends and I couldn’t quite decide with the choices and options and alternatives and creations and. many delicious options in addition to Italian Ice, Shakes, a combination of Italian Ice and Old-​Fashioned Frozen Custard blended into a cool, creamy, delicious customizable treat, a personalized Blendini. We got the Blendini. Ok I’m just gonna go again today. Service was amazing. They really know their product and can actually offer useful suggestions of which flavors to mix for the outcome you want.

You would expect a place that opens at noon to have things ready to go. Not so! With only four custard options, one would think that having all available for the opening would be essential for a place with custard in the name. Not so!
Though after the attitude I received from the teenager behind the counter, I guess I shouldn’t expect much. I guess making the product available was too much to ask.

This was my first time here after sampling them at Unilocal midsummer nights dream event. Let me just say the sample didn’t do it justice! I got the strawberry mango on the associates (Robert) recommendation and it was incredible! I don’t usually even like mango. I made it into a gelati with light vanilla custard. Oh my gosh. I officially have a new favorite late night indulgence :)

This place was pretty cool. They have many different Italian ice flavors to choose from. The vanilla custard is pretty sweet. I had the Oreo and creams milkshake. Thick shake with chucks of cookies was a one two combination, which I’m enjoyin’ riiiiight now. Yadadameem! Wooooooo!
Sweet deets. Now the whip cream with the cherries on top, banggin!

We enjoyed it. The kids hardly ate their Italian ice, but I think they were just tired from a day at the beach. He had cotton candy and she had mango-​strawberry. Both thought their flavors were the best!
My wife got Georgia peach misto shake. She liked it but couldn’t finish it. I had a chocolate-​banana split blendini, it was awesome! Hope to come back next time we are in Southern California!

Ice cream!!! Ice cream!!! We all scream for Ice Cream!!! or… Frozen Custard that is haha!!! This places rocks!!! Love the options and flavors! The location was in a plaza which makes for plenty of parking. The customer service was outstanding and I love how you can sample before you buy! My fav is the Blendini Frozen custard with crushed oreos and reese’s peanut butter cup! It was the perfect treat for a summer night!
Cost about 4 – 6 bucks!

We had no idea what to expect. So we went with eyes wide open.
Firstly, the store itself is spotless. The layout is awesome and you definitely feel like you just have to go in and pry.
The staff is super friendly. From the minute you walk through the doors, everyone bends over backwards to help you.
The menu is quite extensive. You have quite a few flavors to choose from. The ice flavors are yummy and jam packed with awesomeness. The custard is smooth and creamy and so amazing.
They also have an app you can download. This serves as part of their loyalty program. 8 stamps gets you a free ice!!!
I started with mango ice and chocolate and vanilla custard and ended leaving with another pineapple ice. Yumminess all around!!!
They’re new. They’re shiny. And they’re tasty. Get there fast.

I was there On Opening Day May 20^th lots of people waiting to be serve and lots of worker to help Everyone first Opening day was a total success Bravo Rita’s Keep it up glad more establishments are opening around the county keep it coming Enjoy the gelati Many flavors to choose from yummy

Having little or no prior experience with a lot of the things on the menu, I went into the Grand Opening of Rita’s with so much apprehension.
Glad it ended up being an awesome experience.
Got a GELATI! (Custard of your choosing topped with Italian ice of your choosing topped off with more custard.) Which is pretty much a party in your mouth! I was stuffed by the time I was finished! Does that even make sense with a dessert item?!
Custard: the sweetness of whipped cream, without the weird aftertaste, with a look like ice cream but a texture like creamy frozen yogurt; I got vanilla (because I play it safe!) and it was delicious!
Italian Ice: has the appearance of a slushie minus the watery swamp that accumulates at the bottom of the cup and maintains it’s flavor; I got Cherry flavored Italian Ice and it actually had cherry pieces in it, so distinctively yummy!
The store itself is quite small, having just a few tables and chairs inside for enjoying your goodies on site. I think I only saw one table and chair set outside. The focal point is definitely the ordering counter.
Behind said counter were several very enthusiastic Rita’s employees! They have no qualms with letting you sample! I like that!
As a large line of us eagerly (and anxiously) waited outside on very busy Opening night, the staff was equipped with trays passing out sample cups to the masses! Tried something that tasted exactly like a Tootsie Roll! Holy crap, I wish I actually liked Tootsie Rolls! Point here: Rita’s wants you to get the most out of the treat you choose!
I’ll surely come back again. That Custard Cookie Sandwich looks bomb! And the milkshakes look worthy of my consuming!