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Gelati & Peccati

Gelati & Peccati Gelati & Peccati is a gelato shop located on University Avenue, created through the collaboration of Buona Forchetta founder Matteo Cattaneo and his longtime employees Luca Zamboni and Giovanni Bonomi. This 800-square-foot establishment draws inspiration from the charming pizza stands and corner gelato shops found throughout Italy. Gelati & Peccati features Roman pizza al taglio available in over 40 rotating flavors weekly, combining traditional Italian flavors with innovative twists to cater to food enthusiasts looking for new culinary experiences.

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06/04/2026

A little bit of everything that makes Gelati & Peccati worth the stop! 🍕🍨🇮🇹

See you soon!

05/30/2026

There are plenty of ways to cool off, but this one is our favorite. 🍦

Small-batch gelato, made fresh and scooped to order!

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 2 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

05/29/2026

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, a quick bite, or an afternoon pick-me-up, the hardest part is deciding which slice to order.

See you at the counter! 🤩

05/28/2026

Four flavors. One impossible decision. 🍨

Small-batch gelato made fresh with real ingredients. Whether you’re a chocolate person, fruit person, or somewhere in between, there’s a flavor here with your name on it.

Which one are you choosing first?

05/23/2026

At your next event at Frontwave Arena, make your first stop Gelato & Peccati! 🍕🍦

Roman-style pizza by the slice, small batch gelato, and the perfect pre-show, post-game, or halftime snack waiting for you inside the arena. ✨

See you at Frontwave!

05/20/2026

Real ingredients. Slow process. Made by hand. This batch: Banana Brownies with Walnut & Caramel Fudge. 🍌🍫✨

05/16/2026

We’re now staying open until 2AM every Saturday & Sunday at our North Park location. 🥳 Post-bar slices, late night gelato, one more drink, or just because… we’ve got you covered! 🤝

Hey North Park… looking for late night bites? Starting tonight, we’re open until 2AM on Fridays & Saturdays! Pizza + gel...
05/10/2026

Hey North Park… looking for late night bites? Starting tonight, we’re open until 2AM on Fridays & Saturdays! Pizza + gelato waiting. 🍕

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 2 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

A table full of pizza and the people you love. That’s the plan this Mother’s Day weekend! 💐⁠⁠📍 North Park Hours:⁠Mon – W...
05/09/2026

A table full of pizza and the people you love. That’s the plan this Mother’s Day weekend! 💐⁠

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

05/09/2026

Some things are worth obsessing over. Our gelato just happens to be one of them! 🍨💫

Heading to the game?⁠You already know the move.⁠⁠📍 Gelati & Peccati⁠Pizza. Panini. Salads. Gelato.⁠All in one stop!⁠⁠⁠  ...
05/03/2026

Heading to the game?⁠
You already know the move.⁠

📍 Gelati & Peccati⁠
Pizza. Panini. Salads. Gelato.⁠
All in one stop!⁠

04/29/2026

Decisions, decisions… good thing there’s no wrong one here. See you at the counter! 🙌🍕

A little refresh never hurt. 🤩 New outside, same reason to stop in!⁠⁠📍 North Park Hours:⁠Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠Thu: 1...
04/28/2026

A little refresh never hurt. 🤩 New outside, same reason to stop in!⁠

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

Stocking up on sweet treats for tonight’s game! 🍦⚾️ Our grab & go gelato pairs perfectly with whatever pizza or panini y...
04/27/2026

Stocking up on sweet treats for tonight’s game! 🍦⚾️ Our grab & go gelato pairs perfectly with whatever pizza or panini you’re taking back to your seat.⁠

Don’t forget to grab your favorite gelato at checkout.⁠

Padres vs. Cubs, 6:40 PM⁠
Section 104, The Mercado 🍕🍦

A quick heads up, our North Park location will be without gelato through the weekend. Pizza is still available, and we’l...
04/26/2026

A quick heads up, our North Park location will be without gelato through the weekend. Pizza is still available, and we’ll be back scooping Monday! 🤍⁠

We’re scooping all weekend! 🍨 Come by when the gelato craving hits!⁠⁠📍 North Park Hours:⁠Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠Thu: 1...
04/18/2026

We’re scooping all weekend! 🍨 Come by when the gelato craving hits!⁠

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

04/17/2026

If you ask Giovanni what his favorite slice is… it’s this one! Diavola! 🔥 Marinara, fresh mozzarella, Calabrian chili, spicy salami, finished with hot honey. 🌶️🍯

Gelati & Peccati prep at Petco Park before tonight's Padres game! ⚾️Before the cheers, before the first pitch, this is w...
04/15/2026

Gelati & Peccati prep at Petco Park before tonight's Padres game! ⚾️
Before the cheers, before the first pitch, this is where it starts.

📸 Mortadella Panini in the making

Padres vs. Mariners, 6:40 pm ⚾️
Section 104, The Mercado 🍕🍦

High hydration dough, long fermentation, and a case full of reasons to stop in the second the craving hits. 🍕⁠⁠📍 North P...
04/13/2026

High hydration dough, long fermentation, and a case full of reasons to stop in the second the craving hits. 🍕⁠

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

📍 Petco Park⁠

📍 Frontwave Arena⁠

Four scoops, no wrong choices! 🍦 Come find your favorite!⁠⁠📍 North Park Hours:⁠Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠Thu: 11 AM – 12 ...
04/12/2026

Four scoops, no wrong choices! 🍦 Come find your favorite!⁠

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

Out and about in Encinitas this weekend? ☀️ Stop by, grab a slice, and don’t skip the gelato!⁠⁠📍 North Park Hours:⁠Mon –...
04/11/2026

Out and about in Encinitas this weekend? ☀️ Stop by, grab a slice, and don’t skip the gelato!⁠

📍 North Park Hours:⁠
Mon – Wed: 11 AM – 10 PM⁠
Thu: 11 AM – 12 AM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠
Sun: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠

📍 Encinitas Hours:⁠
Sun – Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM⁠
Fri – Sat: 11 AM – 1 AM⁠

04/09/2026

You heard Luca! 👋 You can find Gelati & Peccati at The Mercado near section 104 inside Petco Park! 🍕🍦

Tiny humans, serious gelato business! 🍦⁠⁠Come cool down at Gelati & Peccati!⁠⁠
04/08/2026

Tiny humans, serious gelato business! 🍦⁠

Come cool down at Gelati & Peccati!⁠

04/04/2026

Tomato sauce. Buffalo mozzarella. Basil. The holy trinity. 🤩

Address

3066 University Avenue
San Diego, CA
92104

**Travel Directions to University Avenue, San Diego**

**Public Transport:**
1. **Bus:** If you're using the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), you can take Bus Route 7 or 10, which both stop near University Avenue. Check the MTS website for the latest schedules and routes.
2. **Trolley:** The nearest trolley station is the "University Town Center" station on the Blue Line. From there, you can transfer to a bus that will take you closer to University Avenue.

**Driving/Parking:**
1. **From Downtown San Diego:** Head northeast on I-5 N, then take exit 17B for I-805 N toward Los Angeles. Merge onto I-805 N and take exit 20A for University Avenue. Follow University Avenue until you reach your destination.
2. **Parking:** There are several street parking options along University Avenue, as well as nearby parking lots and garages. Be sure to check for any parking restrictions or fees.

Safe travels!

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+16193106305

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What people say

Gelati & Peccati on University Avenue is a delightful gem that captures the essence of Italian culinary culture. This charming gelato shop, a collaboration between Buona Forchetta founder Matteo Cattaneo and his talented team, offers an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of the beloved pizza stands and gelato shops found throughout Italy.

One of the standout features at Gelati & Peccati is their Roman pizza al taglio, available in over 40 rotating flavors each week. This innovative take on traditional Italian flavors, combined with modern twists, makes it a must-try for food enthusiasts eager to explore new taste sensations. The signature 72-hour fermented dough used in their pizzas ensures a unique texture and flavor profile that elevates each bite.

Whether you're stopping by for a quick snack or planning a leisurely meal with friends, Gelati & Peccati promises an unforgettable dining experience filled with authentic Italian flavors. Don't miss out on this culinary treasure in San Diego!