Concept Project 10 · Designed by South Studio (Portfolio Demonstration)
Open Daily 07:30 – 23:30 · Churned Fresh in Noto

Small-Batch Sicilian Gelato, Morning Granita & Specialty Espresso.

In the baroque heart of Noto, we stone-grind Bronte DOP pistachios and Roman Noto almonds in-house every morning, churned with raw Iblei pasture milk or pure spring water, with zero artificial bases, dyes, or emulsifiers.

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Closed Pozzetti Counter
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Gluten-Free Flavors
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Synthetic Pastes or Dyes
Artisanal pistachio gelato and fruit sorbetto at Dolce Freddo in Noto
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Ricotta Calda Iblea, Black Mulberry & Ispica Sesame Brittle
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01 · Il Banco a Pozzetti

Filter Today’s Small-Batch Flavors by Dietary Need.

True artisanal gelato hides under stainless-steel pozzetti lids to protect it from light and air. Tap any dietary filter below to inspect ingredients and origins before you arrive.

Pistacchio Verde di Bronte DOP

Bronte (Etna Lava Slopes)

Stone-ground whole roasted Bronte pistachios churned with Ragusa pasture milk and a pinch of Trapani sea salt.

Gluten-FreeContains Tree NutsContains Milk

Mandorla Romana di Noto (Water-Based)

Val di Noto · Slow Food Presidium

Cold-pressed raw Noto almond paste churned solely with spring water and organic cane sugar, velvety as cream, 100% dairy-free.

100% VeganDairy-FreeGluten-Free

Cioccolato di Modica IGP & Arancia

Modica · 75% Single-Origin Massa

Dairy-free dark chocolate sorbetto with tiny unmelted sugar crystals typical of Modica tradition and candied Ribera orange zest.

100% VeganNut-FreeGluten-Free

Ricotta di Pecora & Gelso Nero

Iblei Pastures & Noto Orchards

Fresh sheep-milk ricotta gelato marbled with wild black mulberry compote harvested in late summer.

Gluten-FreeNut-FreeSheep Milk

Limone Femminello IGP & Basilico

Syracuse Coastal Groves

Hand-squeezed Syracuse Femminello lemons infused with garden sweet basil leaves for an electric afternoon refresher.

100% VeganAllergen-FreeGluten-Free

Nocciola Gentile dei Nebrodi

Nebrodi Mountain Woods

Slow-roasted mountain hazelnuts ground in small batches for an intense, lingering praline aroma.

Gluten-FreeContains HazelnutsContains Milk

Fico d’India & Acqua di Zagara

San Cono · Seasonal Special

Sun-ripened Sicilian prickly pear cold-pressed to remove seeds and scented with a drop of orange-blossom distillate.

100% VeganAllergen-FreeGluten-Free

Crema Antica di Noto & Croccante

Free-Range Eggs & Russello Wheat

Traditional egg-custard gelato scented with vanilla pods and lemon peel, folded with caramelized Russello wheat biscuit crumbs.

Contains GlutenContains Eggs & Milk
02 · Caffetteria & Pasticceria

From Morning Almond Granita to Late-Night Cannoli Espressi.

More than an afternoon gelato stop: join us on our shaded sandstone terrace for specialty espresso, warm brioche col tuppo, and take-home thermal boxes.

La Colazione di Noto (Granita + Brioche col Tuppo)

€6.50

Traditional morning pairing: two-flavor Sicilian granita (Almond, Pistachio, Mulberry, Coffee, or Lemon) served with a warm sourdough brioche col tuppo and optional whipped cream.

Served 07:30 – 13:00 (and all day)

Coppetta o Cono Artigianale (2–3 Flavors)

€4.00 / €5.50

Scooped directly from our temperature-controlled pozzetti counters. Gluten-free cones baked separately and sealed to prevent cross-contamination.

GF Cones Available (+€0.50)

Cannolo Espresso di Ricotta Iblea

€4.50

Never pre-filled: crispy cocoa-wine shell piped at the moment of order with sifted sheep ricotta, Bronte pistachio, or candied orange.

Piped to Order

Affogato al Caffè Specialty & Pistacchio

€6.50

A scoop of Fior di Latte or Bronte Pistachio drowned in a double shot of freshly pulled single-origin espresso and rimmed with toasted almond.

100% Arabica Specialty

Caffè Freddo & Latte di Mandorla Artigianale

€4.00

House-pressed raw Noto almond milk layered over iced espresso, naturally dairy-free, floral, and lightly sweetened.

100% Vegan · Noto Classic

Vaschetta Termica da Viaggio (500g / 750g / 1kg)

€15 / €22 / €28

Insulated plant-fiber thermal box that keeps up to 4 flavors frozen for 75 minutes, ideal for seaside villas or dinner parties.

Pre-Order Skip-the-Line
03 · Provenance & Allergens

Radical Transparency on Every Ingredient We Churn.

We use carob seed flour (farina di semi di carrube) from Ragusa as our sole natural thickener, meaning 7 of our 8 signature flavors are naturally gluten-free.

Signature Base / FlavorSicilian ProvenanceDairy / LactoseGluten StatusTree Nuts
Pistacchio di Bronte DOPBronte (Catania)Contains Ragusa MilkGluten-Free100% Pistachio
Mandorla Romana (All’Acqua)Noto (Siracusa)Dairy-Free / VeganGluten-Free100% Almond
Cioccolato di Modica IGPModica (Ragusa)Dairy-Free / VeganGluten-FreeNut-Free
Sorbetti di Frutta & AgrumiSiracusa & San ConoDairy-Free / VeganGluten-FreeNut-Free
Crema Antica al BiscottoVal di NotoContains Milk & EggsContains Russello WheatNut-Free
Concept Demonstration · Sample Visitor Impressions (Placeholder Copy Only)
04 · Visitor Impressions

Why Ingredient Clarity Wins Over Foot Traffic in Noto.

Clearly labeled placeholder reviews demonstrating how a real gelateria can highlight dietary care, morning granita rituals, and authentic pozzetti craftsmanship.

“Being able to filter the vegan and gluten-free pozzetti flavors on my phone before walking up Corso Vittorio Emanuele saved our family so much guesswork. The water-based Noto Almond is unforgettable.”

Sample Visitor Impression · Family Allergen Filter · Concept Placeholder

“You can immediately taste the difference of closed steel pozzetti: the Bronte pistachio is earthy, savory-sweet, and muted olive green, nothing like the neon tourist mounds nearby.”

Sample Visitor Impression · Artisanal Gelato · Concept Placeholder

“We came at 8:30 AM for mulberry granita with warm brioche col tuppo facing the baroque sandstone palazzi, and returned at 10:30 PM after dinner for Modica chocolate sorbetto.”

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05 · Visit Us or Pre-Order

Steps from Noto Cathedral, Open from Morning Brioche to Midnight.

Walk in anytime on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, or use the form below to pre-order an insulated take-home thermal box or book our vintage Sicilian gelato cart for weddings and villa events.

Thermal Box Pre-Order & Event Cart (Concept Demo)

Pre-Order a Take-Home Box or Inquire About Our Event Cart