Rita’s Italian Ice

I first tried Rita’s in New Jersey and absolutely loved it. Then I heard an advertisement on the radio that Rita’s had made its way to the Plano area. I was so excited. I love how you can receive as many samples of the flavors you want until you find exactly what you want. I also love that they usually have a sugar-​free option as well. I love this place. Great, refreshing dessert, especially in Texas summers!

having coupons and such really help with the pricing! And staff was fantastic! They even told me about a room they have sorta in the back with tables, chairs, a TV, and roku so we watched some Netflix with some Italian ice! I highly recommend this place definitely on the seeding summer heat!

Delicious! Great service and large assortment of flavors and options. The custard is smooth and creamy and the ice is light and refreshing. Excellent bargain for the money, way less expensive than most ice cream or shaved ice places. You really can’t go wrong here.

Rita’s was a refreshing treat. I got a blendini of mixed vanilla custard with chocolate-​covered strawberry flavored Italian ice. I would definitely go back, but I would not go so far as to call it a favorite.

First visit here, wanted a change from the usual froyo. Not my favorite custard but the Italian Ice was awesome!

We have driven past Rita’s a million times and decided to give it a try when out for our normal 5-​mile weekend walk. (Because calories don’t really count if you’re walking them off, you know.)
I don’t know how to describe Rita’s. I thought it was a custard place — and having gone to school in southwest Missouri, I had Andy’s Frozen Custard in mind as a point of reference. That is NOT what Rita’s is.
They do serve custard, but they also sell Italian ice. Italian ice is not frozen Italian soda. I’m not sure what it is, exactly, but I know that it’s made in-​store and comes in a variety of flavors.
Here’s the deal: You can order a treat made with Italian ice. You can order a treat made with custard. OR you can order a treat made with Italian ice and custard. That’s called a Blendini, by the way.
We didn’t know what to do, so we opted for the meltini and built what we thought might taste good. My husband got the featured special — a banana pie blendini. It was amazing and, as usual, I wish I had what he ordered. I put together chocolate custard, coconut Italian ice and peanuts. Really really wish I hadn’t used peanuts — they weren’t the right texture/​taste. I should have done a crumbled cookie (or maybe they can start carrying almonds!).
But that flavor mash-​up was my choice — not Rita’s. Live and learn regarding what does and doesn’t work, you know.
I’m quite sure we’ll try it again at some point during another long walk. The staff were super friendly and it was an interesting and unique treat.
(Maybe next time I’ll take a photo…)

This may not be enough for me to write an experience about this place but I was on a whim craving for some kind of cold treat.
I’ve driven past this place so many times, so thought I’d give this a shot.
Their signature Italian ice looks so light but it’s rich once you taste it. Very creamy yogurt-​like texture but it’s actually a gelati.
Didn’t know that there was a custard, but maybe next time I’ll try that.

Although the custard was good the ice wasn’t worth the trip. They really should increase flavor availability overall instead of daily flavors. They sell it as if its a decadent treat or something. Its flavored ice people. Buy some coolers and in increase availability.

This place is so unique!!! A nice change from traditional ice cream.
I got a birthday coupon for a free Italian ice and asked if I could add custard to that — the guy working the place was super nice and agreed. He offered me samples so I tried the wild black cherry before settling on cookie dough ice with vanilla custard.
The ice was creamier than I expected (I thought it would be more like an icee, having never tried Italian ice before, but it was different). It was great! Though I think the custard is the best part. It looks like soft serve but is even creamier than normal ice cream, and has just enough sweetness to keep it still light.
I definitely recommend this adorable little shop — it’s a hidden gem, and I will be back.

It’s all good up in here I like custard ice mixins sour patch is grate but really you can’t go wrong the owners are nice family friendly

Rita’s is the bomb!!! Love the shaved ice! A must try!

I went to Rita’s on a weekday around 5pm in June 2014. We were the only customers there and there was only one employee. Apparently he was a new employee because I also bought the Unilocal deal ($ 5 for $ 10) and he didn’t know how to apply the coupon, so currently, I still have an unused Unilocal coupon to Rita’s. We ordered the Gelati (mixed layers of Italian ice and frozen custard). I got the Starburst strawberry (Italian ice) with vanilla frozen custard and the other people in my group ordered mango with vanilla frozen custard. Both were good and I ordered a small and shared with my sister. We just had a really late lunch so I was still full from lunch. It was really sweet and much needed from the hot weather. I think next time I would try the cookie sandwich or something with chocolate.
Italian ice is basically very very fine shaved ice with intense flavor from the syrup, in my opinion. I do kind of wish the employee knew what he was doing so I didn’t waste money buying the Unilocal coupon… but I guess this could be an excuse for me to go back again soon.
FYI, if you click the Unilocal link, it takes you to their website and lists what Italian ice they have that day because it rotates daily!

–Small selection of flavors.
–Not really frozen, kinda slushy.
–Strange flavors. Mint Oreo ice seemed interesting, but it was mostly a mint slushy with soggy Oreo bits.
Threw it away and went to a better place.

I agree with another Unilocaler in difficulty to find. I was all up & through this block of shopping until I found it. If it hadn’t been for such recent reviews, I prob wld’ve assumed it closed down. (This took it from 4 stars to 3.) But it had a decent amt of customers when I arrived.
Anywho, I’ve been wanting to try this dessert place for some time and happened to be near enough to one today. Overall good first experience. This place really encourages your creative side with frozen treats. I got a Blendini with fudge brownie ice, choc & van twist custard, m&m’s, and choc chips! Yummy, chocolatey, and cold! Perfect end to a busy Saturday.
You can sample anything so try some stuff first. I noticed the ices tasted nothing like I imagined so I caution you. More candy-​like flavor than true to the fruit.
The young fella behind the counter was friendly, helpful, and entertaining. I walked back in to get extra napkins and he was singing out loud, too cute! :-)

I had high hopes for this place because it was an actual store that serves Italian ice. The ice was no doubt very fine but I’d say 80% of their flavors were unbearably sweet. We ended up getting the starburst strawberry one since it was the only one that didn’t taste like straight up sugar. It tasted just like starburst and it was very refreshing!
I saw they had custard too but I haven’t had the chance to try that.

This location is kind of difficult to find. It’s near Mooyah and the cleaners along Legacy. I’m glad that this franchise has come to Texas. They have great flavors and it’s so refreshing to have ices or custard instead of ice cream over the summer. Decent pricing and some seating inside.

The Banana Gelati was excellent. The Banana stood up to the Custard. Of course my wife got that. I had the Tropical Punch Gelati and it was good. The Custard did overpower it a bit. But when I tasted the ice alone it was great.
The counter girl was very nice amd the place is super clean.
We are looking forward to the Mango-​Pinapple flavor coming out later in July.

Go to Rita’s on a hot Texas day, you’ll thank me!
We were very excited when they announced Rita’s franchises in the Plano area moving down from the Northeast — and it’s been awesome!
The «water ice» with real fruit added is great, and if you want to really treat yourself, add custard to your favorite flavors for a gelati.
This location is great — the owners are very nice as is everyone who works here.
Highly recommended.

Get the cherry custard gelati. You’ll thank me later. It’s a delicious punch in the face of creamy goodness.
It’s a great combination that tastes like a creamy slurpy.

This place is a bit hidden in the Kroger shopping area but is worth checking out. I have been here several times but have not yet tried the custard. It is soft serve and comes in a few flavors. The real show is with the ices. They have around 10 to 15 options, usually based on real fruit flavors. They have a large catalog of flavors but rotate them every few days. It seems like they make a batch and it takes a few days to run out, then they choose something else to make.
The store is very clean and the servers are helpful and friendly. They will let you try the flavors before you buy. You can buy individual servings, quarts and cakes.