Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

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5880 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
+1 (412) 421-1941
https://www.ritasice.com
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. With over 600 shops operating in 32 states, our popular chain offers a variety of frozen treats that will leave your taste buds wanting more! Italian Ice - our famous Italian Ice is made fresh daily, featuring real fruit flavors that burst with refreshing goodness. Frozen Custard - our rich Frozen Custard is a creamy delight. Layered Gelati - a perfect blend of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in our layered Gelati. Blenders drink lineup - quench your thirst with our delightful Blenders drinks. Milkshakes - creamy and indulgent, our Milkshakes are a treat for any occasion. Sundaes - dive into a world of toppings and flavors with our Sundaes.

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4.554 reviews
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Charlie P.
7/27/2025

Holy heck! I didn't understand how bad I needed Rita's in my life! I had never heard of this type of place or type of dessert before! Had an awesome Asian feast beforehand and finished off with a...

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Alicia Z.
7/16/2023

My bf and I went to Squirrel Hill for dinner and being a hot day, we were looking for some dessert to cool us down. We noticed so many people walking around with cups of Italian ice and custard...

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Kimberly W.
8/13/2023

Is there much to this place? Not really. But if you're walking around the area on a warm, sunny day, nothing tops a gelati from Rita's. I lived in Pittsburgh for a year over twenty years ago,...

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Jack L.
8/19/2024

No seating anywhere but Rita's is great just standing around eating on a hot day. I always get the gelati. Normally it's 50% italian ice and 50% frozen custard but I treat the ice like a topping...

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Jessica B.
7/1/2024

I absolutely love getting the ice flights when I come to Rita's. I can never choose just one flavor so it's perfect for me! The staff is always nice.

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