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Che gusti avete?

What flavours do you have?

Pronunciation

GUS-ti — two syllables, stress on first. The 'u' is like 'oo' in 'pool'.

When to use it

At any gelateria when you want to see or hear the complete flavour selection before deciding.

What it means

'Gusti' = flavours. At most gelaterias the flavours are displayed in the trays ('vaschette') so you can see them. Asking verbally is useful when they have unlabelled specialty flavours or to ask the gelatiere's recommendation.

Variations

Avete gusti di stagione?

Do you have seasonal flavours?

Great question at artisan gelaterias — seasonal fruits create the best flavours

Quali sono i gusti del momento?

Which are the flavours of the moment?

Invite the gelatiere to share what's fresh and special today

Avete qualcosa di nuovo?

Do you have anything new?

Shows curiosity — artisan gelaterias regularly introduce new experimental flavours

Mini Dialogue

— Che gusti avete? — Oggi abbiamo 28 gusti — vuole che le spiego quelli speciali? — Sì, per favore. — Abbiamo la ricotta di pecora al miele, il fico d'India e il basilico e limone.

— What flavours do you have? — Today we have 28 flavours — would you like me to explain the special ones? — Yes, please. — We have sheep's ricotta with honey, prickly pear and basil with lemon.

Cultural Note

Artisan gelaterias change their flavour selection seasonally and even daily, based on what fruit arrived at market. In summer: peach, watermelon, fig. In winter: chestnut, pear and gorgonzola, blood orange. The seasonal rotation is what distinguishes artisan from industrial gelato.