Il Gelato

We love visiting Balboa beach every year when we’re in town because it’s calmer and feels more “local” to me. Eating at this restaurant and then getting gelato has become a tradition for the last 3 years. Our vacation simply wouldn’t be complete without stopping here! The porchetta is PHENOMENAL but is only served Saturday and Sunday. I also really enjoy the prosciutto pizza with Arugula. It’s perfect beach food. Then you HAVE to get the gelato. I haven’t had gelato this good since I was in Europe. I like Mint Chocolate and Pink Grapefruit, and lemon sorbet, but they’re all so good. The owner is the best and treats us like family, giving us free samples and even giving my daughter free gelato (since we come every year). I highly recommend this place, it will make your beach experience even better.

Great ice cream and great coffee, if you’re looking for real Italian coffee, this is the place

Cute pizzeria and gelato restaurant near the pier. The pizza is typical Italian. The workers are friendly and willing to explain anything if you have questions. Its tight inside but they do have a seating area in the back.

Great place, real Italian Food! I'm Italian too and I just met the owner yesterday. Great pleasure. They are doing the real Italian food. Pizza is excellent and piadina is going to come. Great work!