Rio de Gelato

Lunch special of pizza slice, Caesar salad and tea was a great buy. Beautiful fresh salad was generous size and the pizza was delicious with the perfect crust and sauce-​to-​topping ratio. Fresh-​brewed iced tea made lunch even better. Finishing touch of homemade tiramisu left my husband speechless. Give yourself some time if you go; it’s not fast food by any means. But so worth the extra few minutes.

Came here for the gelato and it was perfect for a night around San Antonio. We got the almond chocolate waffle cone with 1 scoop and it was very yummy. The portion was not as big for a $ 15 bill for two scoops that’s why I am only giving it 4 stars. If you are making me pay for a good ice cream then give me a good size scoop.

The place is unassuming and very mom and pop, but didn’t disappoint!
We ordered a single pizza, primavera salad, crostini, gelato, and mango sorbeto. Everything was made very fresh and flavorful. The service was great and the man behind the counter was super patient and helpful even with the post-​con influx of customers that wandered in.
There’s a lot of love in here. Good prices, great food, cute atmosphere.

DELICIOUS GELATO. The owner is very charismatic and a PLEASURE to talk to. The second time I went there was a grumpy older gentleman who didn’t seem to want to be there, but their gelato is great nonetheless. My 2^nd favorite ice cream shop next to Lick.

Didn’t get a chance to eat anything. I sat at my table and no one asked me for my order. After a while I figured out that just because I’m seated in the restaurant area doesn’t mean I’m not supposed to order at the ice cream counter next door.
Another couple appears to be going through the same confusion.
If you’re a local and know this I guess it’s okay. Me? I’m confused if it’s a ice cream counter or a sit down restaurant.

The gelato is delicious and extremely authentic! I had the limone and it reminded me exactly of the gelato I loved when I studied in Italy. The owner was very nice and I really enjoyed talking with him. Will definitely be back to try the pizza!

Decided to try this place out after reading all of the good reviews. There was nothing special about the pizza that I orderered. The sauce was bland. Besides getting the pizza, I also ended up purchasing a fairly priced gelato that made up for some dissapointment.

Gelato is delicious! The owner is a lovely man. Great place to come and eat. I didn’t even know this place existed! I just randomly drove by, saw it, and decided to give it a try. Best decision I ever made. I will most definitely come back and try more of the food they have there.

Alfredo and Rosa Mia are so nice, told us the story of the restaurant, I practiced Italian with them, and they make you feel like part of the family. They make the best pizza we have ever had with very fresh ingredients some that they grow themselves, the espresso is delicious, and the gelato is to die for. We make a trip to San Antonio just for Rio de Gelato. Alfredo even packed ingredients for us to make our pizza at home!

The gelato is delicious and the price fair however the menu is confusing and the owner of the place is a bit impatient and could be perceived as a jerk. I went in with my family including a 3 year old who was overly excited about the «exotic» flavors, many were labeled in Italian and when asked for a translation, the owner looked perturbed having to inform us.
Luckily we mostly found this entertaining and plan on going back with a more organized strategy to annoy this guy with humorous results… and to get some more of that yummy gelato.

Ordered a large pepperoni and large veggie (onions, green pepper, mushrooms, olives) and two large teas for $ 56. Pizza is decent but not as good as the pictures. The gelato was good, the owner lady was hospitable and permitted me to try a flavor before purchasing. Two chocolate dipped waffle cones with two scoops each was $ 17. That’s $ 73 plus $ 10 for parking plus $ 5 ATM fee for getting cash for parking came to $ 88 for a simple dinner for two. Came here based on Unilocal!Reviews. Three stars for pizza, four for gelato. Overall a 3.5 but I’ll round up.

Tried this place a few months back, June I think it was. Walked over on my lunch break to check it out. Really neat little mom and pop style Italian place is the best way to describe. I wouldn’t call it a full fledged restaurant because you order at the counter and they really only offer espresso and coffee drinks, kick ass gelato, and fantastic pizza, salads and sandwiches.
Everything is made to order. So maybe not best for a lunch break, but I managed to order, eat, and walk back to work within an hour. I ordered a slice of pepperoni and mushroom and a small cup of gelato. Took a bit for the pizza slice but it was worth the wait. Tasted fresh and had the perfect crust. Slightly thin but with a perfect snap/​crisp on the bottom. I wished I’d ordered 2 slices .
Would love to try the polpette (however you spell it)

Exellent friendly service! I was looking for a place away from the tourist area while I was in San Antonio bad came across this place. I ordered a slice of pizza with a white mocha. Since it was towards the end if the day I was told by the owner he may one have one slice. A few minutes after I ordered the owner arrived with a whole pizza, and told me the last slice he had was just not acceptable so he made me a while pizza. The pizza was AMAZING!!! The owner just as amazing as the food. He took the time to come talk to me and ask if the pizza was good and spark up a conversation. Over all I had a great time and highly recommend this place.

Excellent service. Only got the gelato. Family of four $ 33 + tip. Pretty expensive for a quick dessert but the spacious environment was worth it in this busy and hot city.

The gelato was pretty good here. I had the coconut gelato and my husband had half the Spanish chocolate and half espresso with hazelnut. I didn’t care much for the espresso one (even though I’m a big fan of the beverage). But the Spanish chocolate was nice and smooth and all dark chocolate. I loved that it was wasn’t too sweet! Definitely a must try! The coconut gelato was also excellent as it had little bits of coconut running throughout. Reminded me of the paletas de coco that they have in Isla Mujeres roadside. Definitely delicious!

This gelato is probably one of the best, authentic gelato I’ve had in the States. Ever. I love how they have new flavors often and that the recipe is original. Also, great spot for fresh, homemade pizza. Overall, great spot in San Antonio.

Had pizza, gelato and cannolis here, and the gelato was definitely the highlight!
We had cheese pizza, mushroom, pepperoni and a meat combo. The meat combo was the standout, the sausage is super good. A little spendy for the type of food, but overall very good.
The cannoli was also good, that chocolate was the best. Gelato was really really good though and the chocolate waffle cone was a great addition.
Definitely recommend but be ready to spend a little bit.

The gelato wasn’t as creamy as I was expecting, but the flavor was very good. I had tres leches, but they have a lot of inventive flavors here (unfortunately, I can’t remember any of them!). They also have a few sorbetos which are probably vegan.
The setting is spacious and quiet, outside of the crowds at the Riverwalk.

By far my favorite restaurant in San Antonio. I’ve been in town about 2 weeks and have been here 4 times. The pizza is authentic, the coffee is fabulous, and the gelato is divine. Definitely try the Cielo and Strawberry Basil. And the Cocomero tastes like a fresh slice of watermelon.
Even better than their food and coffee though, is the service. They are a family owned and run restaurant. Alfredo makes you feel like you are part of the family and his passion for the food is contagious. His son Riccardo makes the gelato and is a maestro. Alfredo’s wife Rosamia is beautiful and always sweet.

I have worked downtown for going on 2 years, but it wasn’t until 2 weeks ago that a couple co-​workers and I stumbled upon Rio de Gelato. What a surprise! The pizza, gelato, & cappuccino are all fantastic, but that’s not even the best part… the owner, Alfredo, is simply AWESOME! He takes such great pride and care into his product and service. He is also very informative of the ingredients and process used to create the rotating/​seasonal gelato flavors. We were so impressed after our initial visit, we have already been back and will continue to return because of our new friend, Alfredo!
Gratzi, Alfredo… A presto!