I’ve already posted about my ice-cream addiction (I was raised in Italy after all!) so please bear with me if I bend your ears about it again. I am afraid I can’t help it as I’ve recently tried and tested one of the most heavenly foodie destinations right in the heart of Thônex.
The family and I made our way to Puro Gelato last Sunday afternoon and I was immediately won over by its eco minimalist decor and retro touches. Then, when I had my first taste of their Coconut, carrot & cardamom sorbet I thanked my foodie star for leading me there.
Owner and founder Giuliana has managed something truly special: marrying 100% locally sourced, natural and organic ingredients with the ancient tradition of Italian ice-cream making and a genuine flair for delicate, original flavour combinations. Creamy, fresh and fully-flavoured doesn’t come even close to describe it…you really have to taste it.
![Puro Gelato in Thônex - photo © chef Luca at Puro gelato](http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1044393_126564200887485_2123572943_n-620x444.jpg)
![A season's special: figs sorbet © Puro Gelato](http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/8566_145498215660750_695525507_n-463x620.jpg)
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The selection of flavours include timeless classics like fiordilatte, pistacchio, chocolate and vanilla as well as more adventurous combinations such as Ricotta, fleurs d’oranger & cocoa beans or Cream, apricot & lavender flowers.
My little ones went for their all-time favourites and I was elated to know that they were enjoying a very healthy snack made only with Genevan milk, sugar and other natural ingredients, with no nasties or chemical additives at all (just take a look at the ingredients list on a tub of industrially made ice-cream and you’ll know what I’m talking about).
![A weekly special: jus de curcuma et zestes d'orange caraméliisées © Puro Gelato](http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1146595_138621713015067_2013728864_n-620x463.jpg)
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![A very reassuring ingredients list © Puro Gelato](http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/375631_122773821266523_1375618399_n-438x620.jpg)
Puro Gelato‘s owner Giuliana is always working on developing new seasonal flavours and preparing some delectable surprises for the colder months ahead (homeade muffins & tomato focaccia anyone?), so if you’d like to try their mouthwatering creations head for their shop in Thônex or look out for their ice-cream van around town.
Puro Gelato also caters for birthdays and special events. And you know the best bit about it all ? They’re open on Sundays from 10am to 7pm, now I know how I will chase away my winter Sunday blues…. !!
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![Watch out for THIS ice-cream van ! © Puro Gelato](http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/970316_136597446550827_442479248_n-620x465.jpg)
rue de Genève 123b
Thônex
Tel. 0223485239
info@purogelato.ch
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm & until 9.30pm on Saturday.
![Pure healthy heaven on a stick: rasperry, brown sugar & basil © Puro Gelato](http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1069209_133053480238557_319022816_n-620x465.jpg)
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