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Rita's Water Ice

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Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, and Snack Place$$$$

Upper West Side, New York

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Rita's Water Ice

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Patricia SJuly 18, 2013
Mango gelati with vanilla custard is my go-to but I decided to mix it up and got key lime with orange cream. SO GOOD. And freak your friends out with the weird colors.
The Corcoran GroupNovember 14, 2011
This store is tiny…don’t even think about bringing a stroller in here. But the awesome counter girls will help you create the best Misto (Italian Ice & Custard) treat!
Jessica WongAugust 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great ice and custards! My fave is the blendini. Be careful when ordering the custard on a cup because a lady there would either give you really little or give you a small cup when ordering a medium.
Rita's Water IceJanuary 8, 2015
GovBall 2015 lineup is released. To get ur free 3-day pass stop by the store & purchase any large item. You will receive a raffle ticket w/ each purchase. We will be announcing the winner on June 1st.
DevontaJune 13, 2016
One of my favorites places to get Italian Ice. The Green Apple is the best!
Tatiana ThompsonJuly 29, 2013
On a HOT day you can't beat this. It is a little pricey for flavored ice but AMAZING flavors and the small is generous!
Emmanuelle FlaxJuly 14, 2013
These ices are wonderful! Love it! Make sure you come thru! Ask for Gardi!
Mark MoskovitzJune 26, 2017
Love the water ice, great flavors. I especially like the lemon!
JPMay 8, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Soft serve (custard) and Italian ice, brilliant. A gem of the upper west side.
JoaSeptember 3, 2010
Been here 25+ times
The staff is always very friendly... The two flavors that i love the most are pineapple and island blend. Both are rare to come across but soooo delicious and refreshing!
@MstrBrownJuly 8, 2013
Always great! A little more expensive than New Jersey.
Jenn PAugust 8, 2014
Perfect on a hot summer day. Mango and vanilla custard was yummy!
Michael Fox-RabinovitzAugust 30, 2014
The blendini is the way to go, chocolate and mango rocks
Ashley ChiuOctober 6, 2013
My personal fave is the cotton candy flavor. Great reminder of a childhood long gone.
Rita's Water IceSeptember 19, 2013
follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/ritasnyc and on twitter @ritasmanhattan to find out about our activities and specials year round. Thank you to all our loyal customers
amNewYorkSeptember 27, 2011
Try: Ices ($2.75-$4.25), frozen custard ($3.50-$5) or a blendini (italian ice, custard and a topping whipped together ($5.25).
Jonathan HosterJune 6, 2014
Everything is delicious! They'll let you sample any flavor!
Marisa ThalbergMay 7, 2010
Nice and generous staff. Fave combo is the root beer ice + the vanilla custard (fat free) - like an ice cream soda!
Karin RendelmanMarch 20, 2011
Gelati. Of course. Mango ice and vanilla custard is a good backup plan if they don't have any Florida orange ice!
JoaSeptember 26, 2010
Been here 25+ times
My favorite flavors are creamy coconut and pineapple, must try! The staff here is really friendly.
Moo JuJuly 23, 2012
Absolutely in love with the mango gelati!
Tina AlexanderJuly 31, 2012
try the banana ice with the vanilla custard. yummy!
Joo RoAugust 27, 2012
Try mango gelati with fat-free vanilla custard.
antonio robinsonMarch 20, 2017
EVERYTHING IS GOOD HERE
Zahrah EktefaeiSeptember 13, 2013
Ah-maz-ing! You need to try it out
DariaAugust 26, 2012
Try a gelati with mango ice and vanilla custard.
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ileanaAugust 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
getting a treat with my sweet...
Lisa LAugust 21, 2013
Good for the Philadelphians out there. When is the wawa coming to town?
Miss SiaAugust 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Swedish fish gelati with vanilla custard. Superb.
betsy mJune 8, 2011
Real waterice like when i was a kid in philly. Like chocolate cherry mix
Shaunequa BJuly 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Swedish Fish-vanilla custard gelati is out of this world!!
kat penaJune 27, 2014
Mmmm! #frozencustard
Miss SiaOctober 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Adriana is very nice and personable!
Nathan HunterMay 23, 2010
Try a Gelati, they're bangin!Don't be intimidated, it's pretty simple.ENJOY :)
Bruce PrinceOctober 31, 2010
Caramel Apple and Vanilla Custard Gelati is UNBELIEVABLE.
Zahrah EktefaeiSeptember 7, 2013
Just had the pumpkin...yum!
DEL REOAugust 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Love this place
Ashley L.May 25, 2012
Go for Cotton Candy & Birthday Cake!
Aron CohenJuly 13, 2015
it's nice, but not really a big deal
TingOctober 31, 2015
Limited favors. Small portions.
Qbrad WitoverJanuary 4, 2013
Delicious as always
Amy GagnonJune 19, 2010
Mango ice is the BEST! Sooo yummy
DoraJuly 16, 2010
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Nathan HunterApril 14, 2010
eat a gelati! they're sooo good :)
BrandieApril 7, 2010
bring some gin to put in your icy:-)
Michelle G.April 4, 2010
Lemon is the best!
joyeAugust 26, 2010
Bring a lot of money

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