Preserving Tradition with Innovative Flavors
The dream of opening an ice cream and coffee shop started in 2010 in New York, inspired by years of working in the hospitality industry.
In 2020, during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, that dream came to life when we began making homemade ice cream in our apartment. Partnering with my significant other, who shared his family recipes from Mexico, we combined Mexican and Italian gelato traditions to create unique flavors.
After two wonderful years in New York, we brought our passion to Austin, Texas, where we proudly opened our first Bella Vita Ice Cream shop.


150+
Rotating Flavors
Legacy Preserved
From beautiful experiences in New York to Austin’s first homemade gelato shop
Our Bella Vita Family
Celebrating the smiles, moments, and memories that make our Bella Vita family so special.








































Dylan Salazar
Sophie Elmore


