Rita's Italian Ice Introduces Exciting Gelati Sundae Lineup to Elevate Dessert Experience

Rita's Italian Ice Enhances Its Gelati with New Sundae Creations

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, renowned as the leading Italian Ice concept globally, is embarking on a delicious new initiative to elevate its most beloved treat. On April 6, 2026, the brand announced the introduction of the Gelati Sundae, an innovative twist on its classic Gelati—an irresistible blend of Italian Ice and rich Frozen Custard. This limited-time offering is set to make dessert lovers rejoice!

The Gelati Sundae lineup presents three exciting flavor combinations, sure to tantalize taste buds and bring joy in every layered bite. Here's what to expect:

New Gelati Sundae Lineup

1. Strawberry Shortcake: Experience nostalgia with this delightful combination of Vanilla Italian Ice, strawberry topping, and Vanilla Frozen Custard, all topped with crunchy vanilla wafers.
2. Bear-y Sweet: For those with a sweet tooth, indulge in Cotton Candy Italian Ice layered with chewy gummy bears and Vanilla Frozen Custard, all finished with colorful rainbow sprinkles.
3. Wild ChocoCherry: A perfect treat for chocolate aficionados, this sundae features Wild Black Cherry Italian Ice, rich Chocolate Frozen Custard, drizzled with hot fudge, and sprinkled with chocolate chips for indulgent perfection.

Carmela Hughley, Senior Vice President of Marketing Insights and Innovation at Rita's, shared her excitement about the new offering: "With our new Gelati Sundaes, we're building on what guests already love most about Rita's and taking it even further. It's an even more flavor-packed way to enjoy our iconic Gelati—perfect for anyone looking to treat themselves to something a little extra."

Join the Rita's Rewards Program

For those eager to enjoy more of what Rita's has to offer, downloading the Rita's Ice app is highly recommended. New members are rewarded with a free small Ice, Custard, or Gelati just for signing up. Additionally, loyalty members can expect free treats, special birthday rewards, and exclusive app offers. The Rita's Ice app is available on both the Apple and Google Play stores, or by visiting ritasice.com/app/.

What makes Rita's stand out? The brand is famous for its signature Italian Ice, made fresh daily with real fruit and available in a rotating selection of over 80 flavors. Beyond Gelati, their menu also includes creamy Frozen Custard, Concretes, Frozen Coffee, Rita's Blendini®, Milkshakes, and more.

Founded in 1984 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Rita's Italian Ice has dedicated itself to spreading joy with its delicious frozen treats. Today, with over 600 locations and a mission to deliver happiness through its products, Rita's remains a popular destination for sweet indulgences.

For more information about these new offerings and to locate the nearest Rita's, visit ritasice.com. Treat yourself or a loved one to the delightful flavors of the new Gelati Sundaes, available at participating locations for a limited time only!