Jom Makan! Italian Traditional Ice Cream @ Gelatomio, Pavilion KL (November 2011)

Assalamualaikum Readers,

While having a day out at Pavilion KL, we passed by this ice cream joint right in front of Cotton On. It sells the Italian version of sweet, icy treats or better known as Gelato which has been very popular in Malaysia for the past few years since there are a few brands of Gelato joints as well. However we never encountered this label Gelatomio (I was instantaneously attracted to its adorable blue bear logo) so Nana decided to try. As for me, I took a raincheck. 

The branches of Gelatomio in Malaysia.

Gelato is currently more popular than the traditional fatty ice cream because it is claimed to be healthier but still yummy. Here at Gelatomio, that their ingredients are fresh and natural, and best of all up to 99%  fat free (really?). Then on their website informed that the up to 99% fat free are the water based flavours while the rest which are cream based are up to 96% fat free. You can get the entire list of 65 flavours from their website.

Some facts I obtained from their official website, 

Our Gelato

Made from 100% NATURALl ingredients.

No preservatives, no artificial flavorings, no colorings, no gelatin, no animal fat related emulsifiers.

The milk based ice cream average 94% fat-free while the water based ice cream is 99% fat free.

Gelatomio is Halal-certified.

There is no compromise in our product quality, even 5 star hotels & restaurants in Malaysia recognises and support our product

Also available in 473ml pints in supermarkets: Cold Storage, I-Setan, Hock Choon, Village Grocer, Mercato and Jaya 33

Sounds good right? =)

Oh yes something new in Malaysia that Gelatomio offers is Gelato on the Rock. Nana told me there's an ice cream brand in Australia called Cold Rock where you can mix all the toppings you want with your selected ice cream on cold rock. So Gelatomio here is offering the exact same thing.

A demo of Cold Rock gelato in the making.

Deena however did not order the cold rock gelato. She ordered 2 scoops on a cone (can't exactly remember the flavours) with chocolate cereal at RM 8++.

The flavours were rich, creamy texture and good to cool you down on a hot day. =)


One point I like to highlight is, although the staff was a Chinese girl, she was aware that we are Muslims, voluntarily informed us that a few flavours and surprisingly including Tiramisu are made from alcohol such as rum and liquour. That shows the staff is concerned with the society members' religious do's and don'ts. Much appreciated, and we hope more food & beverage staff to be like her. =)