Did you know that gelato hails from northern Italy? Its name means frozen in Italian, and it's made from fruit, sugar, and milk. If you would like to enjoy a scoop, the best gelato shops near Cirque include:

Botolino

Botolino boasts that pure ingredients make for the perfect gelato. All of the flavors are made from scratch each day using traditional techniques. The fruit comes from Texas farmers, while the other products come from around the world. Founder Carlo "Botolo" Gaffini hails from a family of gelato makers. He was trained by Italian masters, and his approach is rooted in time-honored traditions. The varied flavors include pistachio, dulce de leche, and key lime pie.

Paciugo

Ugo Ginatta was born into a family of third-generation restaurateurs. He grew up in Turin, Italy, and was passionate about making gelato. Armed with his family's secret recipe, he moved to America in 1999 and opened the first Paciugo. The shop quickly became popular, and it boasts a four-star rating on Yelp for its friendly service and casual atmosphere. There are over 300 recipes that rotate seasonally. Flavors may include chocolate peanut butter, banana cream pie, and Texas pecan sea salt caramel.

Frost Gelato

When two friends visited Rome, they tried their first taste of gelato. After returning home, they couldn't forget this delicious treat. After enrolling in a gelato-making class, Frost Gelato was born. The equipment and products are from Italy, and Corporate Chef Nazario Melchionda uses them to create the finest, freshest flavors. He hails from Bologna, Italy, where he perfected his gelato recipes for over thirty years. Choices include marble black cherry, bourbon buttercream, and white chocolate macadamia nut.

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