About Us Family Fresh DeLuca Gelato is a family owned and operated gelateria, specializing in gelato, sorbetto, and specialty Italian desserts.  We use only quality ingredients and replicate the tastes of Italy.  Our gelato begins with fresh milk and cream from a local dairy.  To it we add quality ingredients like fresh fruit, nuts, and chocolate.  We make all of our gelato ourselves.  Come by the shop and watch us make it through the window of our production room.  You can see this process just about every day, as gelato must be served fresh! Gelato and More! If you are looking for something other than gelato, we offer a variety of specialty Italian desserts, such as fresh-baked tortes, cannoli, mascarpone pudding, and European sipping chocolate - an ultra-rich hot chocolate like none you've ever had before. The Inspiration The idea for DeLuca Gelato was born in Italy, as was gelato.  On a trip to Rome in April 2004, we realized how much we love gelato and thought that Richmond needs a gelateria.  We began to further hone our dessert-making skills, to work on the plan to open, and learn from the best the techniques to create true Italian gelato.  Now after years of planning, DeLuca Gelato is a part of the Richmond community, "bringing Italy to you".