This is not Gelato its just a good ice cream. This place is good to have lunch, dinner. Also you can get wines and Italian products.

Have you ever stumble across a business that was so awesome and afraid it’d go out of business? This is that place. After eating this authentic Sicilian food, I couldn’t imagine how to put into words how delicious these homemade dishes and gelato are. I recommend everyone to try anything including the amazing coffee once! And if you have a chance, have a conversation with the owner Leo, this place is truly a dining experience that would break your heart if they ever close.

So so good. We had gelato here before but now had the chefs menu which was just amazing. Accompanied by wines and great service. We will be back many more times I’m sure.

Dinner here was an amazing and unexpected discovery! It was as though a restaurant from Italy had dropped into an unassuming strip mall. We were seated outside on a warm summer evening, though heat lamps are available for cooler times. We started with the light, crisp focaccia and a savory ribollita. We then had a variety of pasta dishes, including a light duck ragu and a rich carbonara. The pasta was fresh and had a great texture, again reminiscent of Italy. Finally, we finished with an assortment of gelato. Theres a small but friendly staff running the whole operation out of limited space, but the quality was wonderful!

I had high hopes for this place from what I read and saw, and I was not disappointed!! The gentleman recommended seasonal flavors — lemon and almond, and we also tried strawberry and coffee. Honestly, lemon and almond were above and beyond what we’ve expected. They were soooo goood!! And they were so good together!!! Super refreshing, no artificial flavors, just tasted like fresh, creamy delicately sweet lemon and freshly roasted almond. Strawberry and coffee were good also, but not as impressive as the seasonal ones.It’s so hard to find gelato places that actually make gelato themselves and especially with fresh, seasonal ingredients. I think we just found one and so excited and glad to have tried this place!

Absolutely delicious Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. Authentic, flavorful and personal. Live music on the weekends.

Love love love this place!!! If you are looking to grab a quick bite dont go! This is a dining experience and they do not rush you through your meal. It is meant to be enjoyed. I love going on a Friday or Saturday evening as they have a live guitar player. This is outdoor dining and true authentic Italian cuisine!!! You can taste the love and care that goes into every dish. The owner is super nice and makes you feel like family.They now have a pizza bar (oh my gosh ... so good) and they are known for their homemade gelato and sorbet (you can go just for that). Reservations are recommended to guarantee you can get in. All the food is amazing. Bon appetit and enjoy!

The pictures dont do justice foccacia was perfect and only $4 soup was good everything was very authentic and al dente a lil pricey but everything is homemade or from italy and i figured if I was ordering from postmates or uber eats i would be paying for the same price except this food was delicious

I got strawberry and pistachio gelato. This place has one of the best pistachio gelato I have tried. 😊😍😋

This restaurant is my first choice place. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to that place. everytime I I need a superb meal, this is the place that comes instantly to my head. good and diverse food and a large list of dishes.trained staff members, and pleasant ambience. And very important, the tariff is modest. I suggest this place with no doubt.

This restaurant is my preferred one. I go to plenty of restaurants but to this place I keep coming back again and again. The crew is very chummy and the cuisine they place on your table is so good. I never decline to have a decent meal in this place. Highly recommended.

My son brought me here to celebrate Mother’s Day a week after and Bulgarini did not disappoint. We had the sampler and each dish was unique. The ingredients are authentic, the flavors are truly rich and natural, the texture is light and delicate. The red wine, “Lakrima”was a great pairing.And the gelato was to die for.The owner would come around to make conversation about the making of his food. I even teased him by saying that even Chef Ramsey would simply not understand the menu it is so delicious. Hey Michelin! This is definitely a pearl you must come and see. 🤩

The only thing Ive eaten here is there chocolate orange gelato and it keeps me coming back again and again! It is absolutely, freaking, delicious!

Only came here for some takeaway gelato, but it was very enjoyable. If you are a person who values excellent food and understands the importance of it- give this place a try. Have you, like the owner, traveled to parts of Italy and experienced mediocre gelato? Yeah, been there. Go here and taste a scoop of dark chocolate, for example. Your mouth will embark upon a journey where it experiences different notes that you perhaps never had considered- strange, intense dried fruit, twisting around to dark smoke. Then try a scoop of the salted chocolate for an entirely different experience! First the salt itself, then a profile opening up of sweet, savory, beautiful and new chocolate notes. Or the rich goat milk with crunchy cacao bits. Very nice. You might need to wait. This will take some time. I am looking forward to my return, for some lovely pasta and actual unmanipulated, pure Italian wine. ♥️

Wow!!!! What an amazing hidden gem! As authentic as it gets! Everything about this gelato screamed FRESH & DELICIOUS! The owners are great people who have created great food and a great environment! This place will ruin all other Gelato shops for you forever! I cant to go back and eat some of their food that also looked amazing!!!!!!

We first went to Bulgarinis for gelato, which is fabulous and made from recipes of their parents in Italy. But then we discovered their lunch and dinner menus. Wow! They make their own pasta and sauces and the focaccia bread is just out of this world. There is ONLY outdoor seating but it is comfortable in heat or cold. The menu is pricey but worth every penny. We will go often. It is just the best restaurant for miles!

The gelatos, sorbets, and granitas are superlative--their flavors and textures simply sing. My favorite on my last visit was blood orange granita topped with apricot sorbet and pistachio gelato.Dinner is served weekend evenings--relaxed, stylish and intimate. We went with pizza romana and arugula salad to start and shared three pasta dishes: pappardelle with boar, spaghettini with duck ragu, and paccheri with swordfish. No one was actually injured in the scrum for last servings, but it was a near-run thing.Those amazing gelatos, sorbets and granitas were challenged at dessert by housemade cannoli.This is not a formal restaurant experience. Rather it resembles a casual dinner party thrown by a deeply informed chef. Relax, savor a glass of wine, and enjoy the live music.

The best Gelato hands down try the pistachio

Yummy gelato and bomb italian food. Fancy.

The owner Leo, is fantastic, very friendly. You can tell he really loves what he does. He took the time to fully explain the menu, the wines, and the Gelato. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience. They have the best Gelato Ive ever had in the US, maybe even better than any Gelato in Italy.

The best gelato in town, the owner is friendly and courteous. Highly recommended. 😋😋😋😋

I don’t usually write reviews. But the experience was unfortunately compelling and left a bad taste. I have been to Bulgarini three times prior. This time I purchased a box of cannolis and a two scoop and three scoop ice cream. I was charged $35.50, plus tip for a total of $41.00. The payment system is in Italian so I decided to check my bill thoroughly after I exited. My bill should be $30.50. I went back for a refund. My new bill, again in Italian, was again wrongly overcharged. On a third attempt, I added the bill for the server and was finally charged the correct amount. At this time, the server and I are cool. Accidents happen. But then the owner (the middle aged disheveled guy) gets involved and the ensuing problem that leads to my review:1) He asked me what the problem was. I told him I was overcharged. He questions the server. The server said it’s fixed. Owner comes back to me “It’s fixed, so what is your problem?” A bit confrontational, STRIKE 1. I agreed is fixed but explained that given my bill and the payment system is in Italian, this may add confusion for me. The owner tells me “I’m Italian”, STRIKE 2. I retort that I’m not (I am Asian) and Im paying the bill. I don’t speak Italian therefore I cannot scrutinize my bill. His response? “The bill was corrected so I don’t understand your problem.” Guess I struck out. My brother and I left without further engaging him.2) This next issue is speculation on my part. I already read two more Google reviews that also point out overcharging. My take? Hard to understand bill unless you speak Italian and multiple reviews regarding overcharged bills? I’ll let other reviewers chime in and decide.PS the gelato is good, the server is good, cannot speak for the owner’s service and the establishment’s ethics.

Gelato reviews only:-almond was incredible-chocolate with salt was incredible-tiramisu had a good, very pure flavor, but was quite icy-goat cheese tasted like bleu cheese

Surely a spot worth visiting, the food is awesome and well prepared, the rates are fair and it is constantly well kept there. Keep up the good work.

Delicious ice cream!! So rich in flavor, it transports you to Italia!

The low rating is not for the gelato. The gelato is fantastic. But I am not sure how three pints cost 96 dollars. We had scoops from this shop before and loved it. Given the pandemic, we decided to buy pints and do a curbside pickup. I presumed that a pint would cost no more than 20 dollars given the market rate, and was shocked to find out the bill was a whopping 96 dollars. It took a long time to get the pints because they are short staffed. The owner explained pistachio costs 48 dollars a pint alone.. well I guess we will go back to buying scoops or buy pints elsewhere.

Best food ever with amazing gelato

Amazing Italian gelato 🍨

Truly. Best Italian food I’ve had in a decade. I’ll be back as often as I can!

Good icecream. He flies to italy to get the ingredients.

Best gelato! So good, everybody in family has their own fave flavors. Nice attentive service.

Perfection, every single time! Leos creations will send you to Rome and back again. Start planning your future travels. This proprietor hosts organized summer tours. Grazie, Nidas.

This place is a gem, extremely delicious gelato offerings and pastas. I have not had their meal offerings yet but the last time I went, I could smell the short ribs cooking and it further reminded me I need to go for a meal! (rsvp in advance)As far as gelato flavors go, the hazelnut is an incredible premium offering but not always available (so if its there, GET IT). The pistachio, and any of the nut gelatos really, are so rich in flavor it doesnt seem possible! I always go for the chocolate salt (deeply cocoa with plenty of salt) and have been getting the tiramisu to go with it.

It’s good but it’s overpriced 😱 and overrated!I mean it’s not even organic but the small scoop it’s $7.00

Not only does Leo make the best gelato I’ve had anywhere, his savory food is extremely authentic as well. Pistachio and almond gelato are highlights for me. Currently open for outdoor dining or take out.

Amazing gelato, the chocolate salt flavor was perfect on a horribly hot day. And the owner is absurdly kind! Thank you for the great service.

They have the most amazing pastas that arent too heavy. They had a pumpkin gnocchi and it was the best gnocchi I ever had. They are well known for their gelatos but I definitely recommend their pastas as well. They also have their own wine so give it a taste.

Amazing ice creams! OMG!Update: AMAZING PASTA TOO! 😍

Someone should tell the Michelin man about this gelato, I’ve never had better.

Owner is dripping with bad attitude and poor service. Was offended when we asked if he had Quattro Formaggi, stating that Quattro Formaggi is not Italian but an Argentinian invention. Some of the pastas were good (gnocchi pesto) others were just plane bad (pici - tomato/ garlic with no signs of garlic). Again, the easily offended owner had attitude when we asked for cheese, claiming that his sauces didn’t need cheese. Wine selection was very limited and the we tried was mediocre. Gelato was uninspired - icy and with bland flavor profile (vanilla and sanbazon). And for all that attitude and mediocre food, you pay premium prices.

Great little store. Pricy, but very tasty.

Now serving outstanding Italian food - none better! Hands down!The reason for 4 not 5 stars is the place is a little rough - needs some fresh paint and elbow grease. If you can look past that - your taste buds will thank you. Incredible food and wine!

7 dollars for 2 small scoops which is as big as a basking robins kid 1 scoop. 8.50 for 2 scoops. Gelato is as good as any decent gelato. Its good but nothing spectacular. Dishes are 20 bucks and up each. Nothing else going on in this very dead neighborhood.

What Gelato should taste like. Try it.

As authentic and delicious as it gets. This little whole in the wall has the highest integrity and attention to quality as one could ever find. Crowded and friendly. There is a gelato case in front and two large community style tables that are basically in the kitchen. Fabulously crafted food and the best, absolutely the best Gelato anywhere will be found here.

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This place used to be really amazing. The level of quality has gone so far down. There are still really good things to get. Just need to have a trained eye

The best Gelato period. This is a family owned business and their Gelato is made from California stone fruit that is on season - and you can taste it! Try it - you will find yourself reminiscing

Fantastic! Amazing Italian food. So happy that they have the outdoor dining now. Highly recommend!Ive been coming here for gelato over the years and always try delicious new flavors. My new favorites are peach sorbetto and chocolate orange gelato mmmm. Also love pistachio, sicilian almond and hazelnut gelato as well as the blood orange granita and nectarine sorbetto. Just had a beautiful dinner of the egg noodles with roasted boar and super tender braised short rib. Amazing. Everything is fresh and handmade. I also enjoyed the wine pairings complementing the different courses. The focaccia was also delicious. Yum!! We will definitely be back.(p.s. I saw some reviews complaining about having to wait. We didnt mind the little wait. It felt like being in Italy. Having a little patience for a quality meal is totally worth it!).

Came here for the dinner and were very disappointed! As for the meal it was amazing but the service and treatment was left to be not impressive. We were asked if we wanted wine we said yes and owner went into telling us how he makes it then it never came later asked for some bread and wine again and still never came! So this place is not busy and very kick back and the people who were there after us got bread but didnt order wine! I wanted to enjoy a wonderful anniversary dinner and left feeling like we werent important. Dont know if I would come back for the price of food I would say service is worse than the price but for what you pay you should be treat with higher respect!! Very sad

Ive been there twice and every flavor Ive gotten has been stellar. I especially like the hazelnut with actual crushed hazelnuts in it :-). Dark chocolate one that I would totally recommend. this place is kind of a hole in the wall and when you go at night its the only business open in the little strip mall area. Its unexpected to find it in a parking lot with a Rite Aid but definitely worth the drive up to Altadena.

A gem in Altadena- the most amazing hand crafted gelatos and Italian dishes I have had since visiting Italy! This trip we had 4 flavors of gelato that were intense, creamy and delicious!

Excellent, authentic, Italian gelato from this lovely somewhat hard to find hole in the wall location. Cant wait to return for dinner.

An Altadena gem. Homemade gelato, perfectly representing the owners Italian heritage. Its an amazing find that weve been coming back to for many years. You wont be disappointed. Custom dinners also available on appointment. Amazing!

I grew up on Bulgarini. It tastes like heaven. My family and I recently tried their dinner and it goes above expectations. The people there are so nice and welcoming. Bulgarini Gelato will always be my favorite

Mouth watering from start to finish, Leo is a master and his food is a blessing!

Were surprised at how small a Shop this was and even though our gelato was yummy, the prices for a tiny cup seemed high for what amount was given.Nice for a weekend outing, but after driving over 100 miles to visit this Shop, we were not impressed. The service was nice. Just the actual Shop was not what we expected.

This place is a hidden gem in a wonderful community. Altadena is a fantastic part of greater LA that most people dont eve know about. You can sit outside in a little courtyard and enjoy the evening air while eating delicious food.

Bulgarini is the best gelato Ive had, including what I had in Italy. Why three stars? Poor service and charging $2 per small melon ball sized scoop. Theyre equivalent to a pint was $50 last time I asked. The food, while amazing, does not make up for the prices or service.

Fabulously crafted food and the best, absolutely the best Gelato anywhere will be found here..

The super rude kid that works here ruined our birthday celebration. When we told the man who looked like he was in charge, he said, Give him a break. Hes a kid. Besides, the owner is out of town and I cant do anything about it. I guess business must be so good that they dont have to worry about their service. We are not going back even though we live nearby and walk past here all the time.

I love this place. Ive been coming here for nearly 7 years since moving to Altadena from out of state. This is a quaint family-owned restaurant with fabulous food, wine, and gelato.It runs a bit pricey, but its all made in house from scratch with only the best ingredients.The gelato, sorbets, and granitas are out of this world... I havent even had them as good as you will get from Bulgarini in Italy!The service is what you would expect from a small venue - welcoming, on the slower side, and friendly - just like a big Italian family meal. Enjoy your food!

The real deal, you wont regret it. They now serve dinner (real homemade pasta!) and wine tasting.

I’ve tried gelato all over the US and this is probably the best gelato on the continent. No joke. We’d pay double and it would still be worth it. Quality over quantity :)

I loved this place. They have very good Ice cream and are very organized. I love how the person at the front acted and she had a greet aditude. I would definitely come back for that.

Still the best gelato outside of Italy and one of the best in the world. Pro tip: Their fruit flavors are particularly incredible.

Authentic Italian Pasta Dinner. As always the Best Gelato in town!

Gelato is amazing and there are plenty of non-dairy options, but the only seating for customers is outside, so beware if its a cold winter day and you feel like gelato.

More urban than Im used to. The fried chicken is definitely above average. The waffles are pretty standard nothing special. Its a little pricy but the portions are good.

Amazing gelato and food. Great people. Not much more needed.

Best gelato in the foothills, maybe in LA. Period. Out of the way location in Altadena but worth the drive. My favorite is the pistachio which is $1 more than the other flavors but so worth those 100 pennies.

I really wanted it to be better. It just didnt standout to me in any way. Also, a heads up the portions on gelato are very small.

Anybody whose gone to Italy knows what great tasting gelato is like. This is icy milk at best. I tried this place out because it was highly rated and I was in the area, but this was a waste of time and money.

Always excellent!

Gelato excellent phenomenal seasonal flavors. Love the pear and plum. Atmosphere ... eh so so

Probably the best gelato i have ever had. My entire family loves it.

Best gelato ever. Can rival any place in Italy as the owner sources his ingredients from scratch. Its like taking an inexpensive trip to Italy!

Having been to italy, this place has pretty comparable quality to some of the better gelatarias over there. I might have to make another stop with my girlfriend before we leave in 5 days even through were staying near Malibu!

Flavorful selection of seasonal flavors. Its located in a remote shopping area in beautiful Altadena. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Incredible food! The best gelati in LA, made with the finest ingredients from Italy. Very worth the trip!

Delicious gelato, but the service could be improved. Half the time I feel the people dont really want you there.

Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!

Friendly service, great food!

Would really have liked to try this place, but they were not open at noon. A sign on the door said back in 20 minutes. I called and was told it would be at least another 20 minutes. Went to the bakery across the walkway.

Perfecto! This was a wonderful dining experience. We did the tasting menu and it was an amazing 3 hours of tasting. From the vinos to the sorbet then onto variety of delicious dishes with the finale of gelato. I will say worth every penny. Best is we were sent home with more gelato so we continue to enjoy.

Got this place off one of those facebook Best Ice Cream in LA lists. Its a bit hard to find as its in the back of a strip mall and you cant see the sign from the parking lot. The flavors were very interesting and tasted good. Im just not sure it was worth the drive up here. It wasnt mind blowing. If I were in the area, and a bit peckish, I would certainly come again.

Great gelato, top ingredients... this is not like almost all other gelato spots.Fresh organic ripe peaches 🍑 from Northern Cali at Bulgarini Gelato kitchen ... hidden gem

Very good gelato, the dark chocolate had ice crystals, perhaps the ice- cream counter or boot was too cold, nevertheless very good chocolate and nocciola flavor. Chocolate orange and mascarpone were delicious

Good ingredients. Outdoor seating a bit sad.

Delicious gelato! My favorite flavors are Pistachio and Hazelnut. I dream about the Hazelnut gelato at times, its really out of this world. This place is worth the trip. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent authentic gelato. A wonderful resource in our community

Mmm the ice cream is not bad, not spectacular either. Definitely not worth 34$/lb. I am sorry to say that the price does not match the quality. We tried pistacchio and chocolate.

The gelato is perhaps some of the best in the world, if you consider Ive tried famous gelato in Rome, Florence and Venice, as well as Chicago, Boston and San Francisco. The atmosphere is wonderful. Their Saturday night outdoor movies in this unpretentious mall are magical yet comfy events.

The gelati was amazing. It was rich and flavorful. I had the blood orange and mascarpone flavors. The combination was incredible. With the bistro tables out front, the view of the city below and the excellent customer service, I felt like I was in a little corner of italy.

Simply the best gelato you can get anywhere outside of Italy. Their cantaloupe sorbetto is one of the best things Ive ever tasted, and it kills me to go a summer without having it at least once. Portions are small and expensive, but well worth it if you have a discerning palate.

Gelato is good but not amazing like some people said. The price its outrageous. They served me a cold bad tasting espresso coffee. The place is very disorganized and messy and the service is bad. Im from Italy.

I got the salted chocolate and cookies and cream. It was excellent!! And for only about $7, which is a deal for the amount you get and compared to similar places in Pasadena.

Very tasty but $7 for a small I got 2 small scoops of ice cream that dose not equal 1 scoop of ice cream at Rite Aid wont be going back

Ice cream was good, not great, overpriced in my opinion, for the 3 oz you get of ice cream.

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