Citta
The last place we would expect to find some of our favorite gelato is next to ShopKo at a stripmall in Sandy. But as far as we can tell (and we do have a little Italian blood running through our veins) all signs point to Sandy’s Citta having some of the tastiest we’ve dipped little plastic spoons in.
Citta is just a a few months old but it’s already maturing into one of 9400 South’s staples. We can’t applaud owners Rachel and Alex more for bringing an independently-owned business to the neighborhood. Especially one as fun as this. Part gelateria and part cafe, Citta proves itself as a destination whether you’re looking for a new lunch locale, or a place for apres-dinner sweets after a movie at Jordan Commons or Century on 13th East. Actually, you might want to cruise out to Citta after your show at The Broadway.
We stopped by for lunch and enjoyed some seriously delicious tomato basil bisque with “kick,” according to Rachel, and a crisp salad (mixed greens—the best parts of the romaine—with sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese, drizzled with tomato-infused olive oil and a caramelly, balsamic reduction, $5.99 for soup and salad). We also ordered a tomato, basil and ricotta panini that wasn’t dry in the least bit ($6.99), as well as two Cokes served in nice, big glasses. We’re happy to say we liked all of the above.
Of course it would be ridiculous to leave a gelateria without sampling the sweets. Citta mixes up a bevy of flavors, 24 to be exact, like banana, limon, vanilla, peach and tiramisu. But some new varieties we fell for include green apple, chocolate d’or and coconut almond. The real winners were the yogurt-flavored gelatos, one topped with sour cherries and the other with a blood orange sauce. Whatever you do, don’t pass these up. ($1.99 for a small.)
And don’t be shy about chatting it up with Rachel. She’s friendly, and gives the restaurant much of its charm. That and the Italian-inspired music. Tell her Your Heart Out sent you.
{Spoon It Up}
Citta Gelateria Italiana
2101 E. 9400 South, Sandy
(801) 790-4135
Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Review in the Deseret Morning News
February 27th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I’m so glad you guys mentioned the yogurt-and-sour-cherry gelato. It’s amazing!
February 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am
I love all of these great places popping up in Sandy. We’ll definately have to go check it out real soon! Thanks!
February 27th, 2008 at 10:44 am
This place simply looks wonderful! I am craving some of that salad with the balsamic reduction! And I really love gelato! I must try the yogurt with sour cherries.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:05 am
1.99 for a small gelato is a pretty good deal. I am excited to try it!
February 27th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Yum! I’m glad Sandy is steppin it up on the charm side!
February 27th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
yeah…this is right down from my parents…looks like i have a lunch date!
February 27th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
CJ would L-O-V-E this place…he can’t stopping about Italian food since we got back from our vacation to Italy 2 years ago! He’ll test this place out, and tell you if it’s the real deal…no holding back.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
i am excited…cuz it is right by my house!! i love to find good eats in the area…i think i will try it…tomorrow:)
February 27th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
$1.99??? Move over Red Mango and cupcakeries–I’m heading over for some decently-priced gelato!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
This looks delish! The gelato is only $1.99 which is wonderful. What is the address for the one closer to downtown?
February 28th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
The blood orange and peach gelato…currently my favorite!!
February 28th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I absolutely love this place—by now it’s tradition that we’re there once a week for dessert :)
February 28th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Since my in-laws are Gelato fanatics we went to this place right when it opened. It was way good. Better then any other I’ve tried in Salt Lake City.
March 4th, 2008 at 12:07 am
I am so glad I found this review. I live pretty nearby and I took my family there tonight for the gelato. We will be going back for more and more and more…
March 6th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
thanks for all the fun places you’ve introduced us to lately! what would we do without your great suggestions? we went to citta for girls night out tonight and loved it! the sandwiches were seriously delisch as were the scoops of gelato. so many flavors to choose from. it definitely made me want to go back! this li’l shop is just what this town needs.
by the way, after telling her who sent us, rachel says she owes you! she has had loads of customers thanks to YHO! and she mentioned that they are all her cutest, hippest customers too. way to go!
March 8th, 2008 at 11:30 am
i like the handle colors on the right, they’re perfect together.
March 8th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I’m out of here when ever we get a chance! I am starving right now!!!!
March 9th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
I was here on Friday, Feb. 29th and also again on March, 2nd. Both times I had great espresso and I had to try to gelato too. It was just like Italy. Very nice for an accidental discovery. I’m from out of town and was going to get something at the ShopKo when I happend upon this gem. If I were local, I’d be a regular.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I love Citta! It is close to my house and I think I’m in there at least twice a week. If you haven’t been there, please, please go! It’s wonderful. Everyone I’ve introduced it to has become a regular. Rachel and Alex are wonderful. How fortunate we are in Sandy that they chose to open up here and not in Sugarhouse!
January 29th, 2009 at 8:31 am
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