We only make artisan gelato.
No bar, no coffee shop, no pastry shop.
We at Mokambo are an artisan ice cream shop specialising in creating and producing Authentic Artisan Gelato.
We make it by using our antique family recipe dating from 1840, which our family has kept alive for over 120 years.
To make our gelato, we start with freshly milked milk from the Alta Murgia pastures, with the freshest free-range eggs and with the finest sugar. The work is completed by a bouquet of spices and aromas. That is it.
Mokambo is the story of a family, lost traditions and ancient recipes passed on from father to son
We did not make anything up.
We are the custodians of one of the oldest artisan gelato recipes in the world.
On these bases, we add only the finest raw ingredients like
- the best vanilla in the world (Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico)
- the Iranian saffron in pistils from Mashhad located in North-Eastern Iran.
- the green Bronte Pistachio P.D.O. (a worldwide excellence)
- the Tonda Gentile Trilobata Piedmont Hazelnut P.G.I. certified.
- locally sourced almonds from Ruvo di Puglia
- a varied selection of 28 different cocoa beans coming from four distinct continents.
All this in order to propose:
Nine exclusive artisan gelato flavours to deliver a high-quality, unique tasting journey
These are the flavours we propose:
- Crema del Re 1840 (In English - King's Cream) the oldest recipe that set the basis and taught us how to make gelato. Milk, sugar, eggs and an aromatic bouquet is what makes this gelato unforgettable. It is made according to the recipe from 1840 awarded by King Ferdinand II of Bourbon and handed down to us by (uncle) Luigi Marseglia.
- Scettro Del Re (In English - The King's sceptre) Our exclusive gelato flavour, unique in the world, made with Iranian saffron in pistils coated with an edible 24k gold leaf, available upon reservation at least 3 days in advance.
- Crunchy nougat with almonds from Ruvo di Puglia: dedicated to our area rich in history and beauties.
- Bronte Green Pistachio P.D.O: Made with solely certified pistachios from the municipalities of Bronte, Adrano and Biancavilla.
- the Tonda Gentile Trilobata Piedmont Hazelnut delle langhe P.G.I.: with an intense and unmistakable scent it is prepared using the finest certified hazelnut variety in the world.
- Bitter Piedmont Gianduia P.G.I.: born from the perfect combination of certified hazelnuts and cocoa beans wisely dosed in our laboratory.
- Whole pure chocolate: it is obtained from the processing of raw, roasted and then slowly cold-ground cocoa beans, to rediscover the aromas and the scents of the lands of origin directly in the gelato.
- Black truffle: our flavoured chocolate spieced variant, made from the maceration of cocoa beans, which creates a natural alcoholic kick.
- Coffee Superior: It is prepared using our Neapolitan coffee pot from 1906 with the exclusive blend of Michele Battista, a valuable legacy from Luigi Marsiglia.
In addition to our 9 tasting experiences, there are some limited edition flavours, which are available only at certain times of the year and they are reserved to the Mokambo Family members, who will be the very first to be informed about their release and try them.
- Granita made with Sorrento lemons P.G.I. Available during the summertime; it is made by squeezing the P.G.I. Sorrento lemons and it is served in a lemon with edible peel.
- Nonna Lena: Available during Christmas time. A gelato dedicated in memory of our grandmother, it is born from the harmonious union of dried figs, almond flakes and chocolate chips of our pure chocolate. An authentic delight.
- Red mulberries Gelato: The only gelato made with fresh fruits at Mokambo Gelateria. The perfect balance between sweetness and acidity thanks to the use of a fruit that is now rare during the summer season.
- Quince Gelato: Available during Christmas time. It is made from the rediscovery of an autumn fruit typical of our culinary culture.
In this way, you will be able to experience authentic aromas from bygone times capable of invoking past emotions that went almost forgotten.
Why is our artisan gelato the nicest?
- Historical recipe from 1840. We are the only ones in Italy and in Europe proposing a gelato made according to the original recipe from 1840, awarded by King Ferdinand II of Bourbon.
- Extraordinarily fresh and finest certified raw ingredients of excellence.We only use freshly squeezed milk from local pastures, extremely crispy free-range eggs, and only the best and the finest raw ingredients coming from all over the world.
- We strictly do not use any industrially produced ingredients, powders, semi-finished products, emulsifiers, and hydrogenated fats. The only industrial product that we use is the standard cooking sugar.
- Only 8 flavours are always available. They are prepared with traditional methods whilst following a long, slow and accurate processing.
- It is a unique tasting experience, which is strongly recommended, especially to gastronomic explorers, connoisseurs of fine cuisine and art lovers.
- Our gelato parlour is an open laboratory at sight. The transparency of our entire production process allows us to give value to all the phases involved in the processing process, from processing the raw ingredients, to the batch freezing process of the “Gelato of yesteryear''.
- Over 1000 positive reviews on TripAdvisor, on Facebook, on Google were made by true food connoisseurs.
Our Certifications
Green Bronte Pistachio P.D.O.
To make our pistachio flavour we solely exclusively use certified Bronte Green Pistachio P.D.O., which is cultivated, handpicked and processed in the municipalities of Bronte, Adrano and Biancavilla, in Piedmont.
This pistachio is considered one of the best worldwide for its unique and distinctive organoleptic properties. It is produced in very limited quantities: it accounts for just 0.09% of world production. We are among the very few ice cream parlours in the world to have the real Bronte Pistachio P.D.O.
The Tonda Gentile Trilobata Piedmont Hazelnut delle Langhe P.G.I.
The name Piedmont Hazelnut P.G.I. refers to peeled and semi-finished fruits collected from the cultivation of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety of hazelnut grown in the Piedmont region, specifically in the area between the hills of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.
We exclusively use the Gentile Trilobata Piedmont Hazelnut from the Langhe P.G.I. to make our hazelnut and gianduia gelato flavours. In contrast with other types of hazelnuts, the Gentile Trilobata Piedmont Hazelnut has a farther more intense and decisive taste and a “gentle” aftertaste. Hence, in Italian it gets the “nocciola tonda gentile”. This guarantees a gelato of much superior quality.
Lemons from Sorrento P.G.I.
To make our lemon granite (only available during the summertime) we solely use lemons from Sorrento P.G.I. Thanks to its intensely sweet taste and its edible peel, it is considered one of the best in the world. That is why we serve the granita inside the lemon fruit with its peel.
The Sorrento lemons P.G.I possess a unique and unmistakable fruity taste. They are cultivated on the grades sloping towards the sea and are protected by special scaffolding covering the lemons from lousy weather that may cause a ripening delay.
H.A.C.C.P.
We possess all the needed permits and the H.A.C.C.P. certification. All our staff members have been appropriately trained and have the required knowledge and skills in food hygiene, safety and appropriate food storage.
100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
We have been gelato makers for 4 generations, with an experience of over 100 years and we are the only ones who can guarantee control over the ENTIRE production chain, from the raw material as nature supplies it to us, to the finished gelato.
For this reason, we can guarantee your money back if you are not satisfied with our product.
- As soon as you begin with your tasting, if you find something wrong with our gelato or simply the gelato cone you have ordered does not convince or satisfy you, you can request a new cone with the same flavours of the previous one
- If the gelato cone accidentally falls on the road, we will get you a new one.
Who Speaks about us
Would you like to try our exclusive gelato flavours free of charge and ultimately discover the real taste of the authentic artisan gelato?
If you would like to experience the thrill of tasting the authentic artisan gelato made according to the traditional recipe from 1840, then please click on the button below, fill in the form, and request your free tasting today.
- No industrial products
- No frozen products
- No additives, fats and emulsifiers
- Only natural, handmade and certified ingredients
