I'm shopping in Walnut Creek, CA. I've already walked past Gelateria Naia a few times now and each time I thought to myself I will give this gelato joint a try the next time. I finally did it this time.
Conclusion; Gelateria Naia is place where someone can get some really great ice cream. I ordered Kiwi flavor and I asked the clerk, "So the Kiwi...it's not gelato it's sorbet right?" and the clerk responded, "Sir, it's not Sorbet, it's Sorbetto." Oh, I'm sorry, didn't mean to push you off your high chair Mr. Sorbetto, but isn't Sorbetto just Italian for Sorbet? Well, my lack of familiarity with Italian language forced me to bite my tongue and not be my usual smart-ass self. Turns out there is a subtle difference according to this article - glad I kept my mouth shut.
Gelateria Naia is definitely not your run-of-the-mill great ice cream joint like Loard's or ColdStone. Their gelato and sorbetto are very true and pure to the flavor - meaning the kiwi sorbetto at Gelateria Naia practically tastes like kiwi and their chestnut gelato actually tastes like chestnuts. But the thing that stands out the most for me is the variety of unique flavors offered - here are some examples: Kiwi, Green Apple, Nutella, Chestnut, and Pecan.
If you're expecting traditional ice cream here, you'll probably be caught off guard, though I'm sure their vanilla or chocolate gelato are awesome too (I don't usually get traditional flavors so I don't know first hand). If you're looking for something a little different, Gelateria Naia will knock your socks off.
Gelateria Naia
1245 north broadway
walnut creek, ca 94596
925.943.1905
http://www.gelaterianaia.com/
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No need to keep your mouth shut - gelato is Italian for ice cream, and sorbetto is Italian for sorbet! Of course there are regional differences, but... well, if California ice cream and Vermont ice cream are different, aren't they both still ice cream?
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