Exceptionally creamy gelato with standout hazelnut, pistachio, and chocolate flavors in a sleek mall setting; prices are on the higher side and service speed varies at peak times.
Bacio di Latte delivers exceptional gelato quality with luxuriously creamy texture and authentic nut flavors that justify its premium positioning. Friendly, attentive service and a cute upscale setting enhance the experience, but occasional flavor and sweetness variation prevents a higher grade. As a mall-based dessert destination, it excels within its category—worth seeking out for serious gelato lovers, though not a standalone destination.
Step into Westfield Century City and you will catch a whiff of warm cones before you spot the gleaming case of gelato. The room feels cute and upscale, staff offer generous samples, and cups brim with velvety swirls. One guest gushed, "The hazelnut tasted like fresh nuts, rich and creamy." Lines can build at peak hours, but the payoff is luxuriously creamy scoops. The kitchen’s approach is classic Italian gelato with a few seasonal flourishes rather than theatrics—think pistachio, hazelnut, dark chocolate, plus rotating specials like lavender or buttercream pretzel. Flavors skew balanced and milk-forward, though a handful of diners note sweetness can drift. Portions are solid for the price in this mall, and the pints and affogatos make it easy to bring the treat along. Families are well covered: there is a Kids Size, familiar flavors like vanilla, cookies and cream, and chocolate, plus several vegan sorbets for dairy-avoidant kids. Seating is the shared mall patio across the walkway, so it is stroller-friendly but expect crowds on weekends.
Area vibe: Upscale open-air mall with stylish retail and dining; high foot traffic from shoppers and moviegoers.
Safety: Well-lit, patrolled shopping center with steady foot traffic; generally feels safe.
What's nearby: Adjacent to premium shops, food court, cinema; outdoor seating areas nearby within the mall.