Rita's Italian Ice?

[pentel]

Just saw that RIta's Italian Ice is coming to Santa Monica soon. Has anyone heard of or tried Rita's? I googled Rita's and it looks like it's based out of philly?

https://www.facebook.com/RitasofSM

[Sarah_Jayne_76]

I grew up in the Philly area. I saw that on Facebook and nearly cheered out loud at the office. In the Philly area they are a real tradition which many people say in the same breath as cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and Tastykakes. The water ice is very good and so is their frozen custard.

[pentel]

thanks, i'll definitely be checking it out. i talked to a few friends who live in Philly and DC and they love it. they recommended the gelati (sp?), which is the water ice with custard on top.

[js76wisco]

if you're used to the good stuff in the east coast like lemon ice king of corona you'll be disappointed. the flavor at Rita's isn't bad but doesn't have the right consistency. i also miss the generic white paper cups you squeeze out the ice in.