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Is Bulgarini Gelato Still Open? Update (Altadena, CA)

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As of September 2026, Bulgarini Gelato is listed open on bulgarinigelato.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, displayed a 'soft reopening' notice with current Friday-through-Sunday, reservation-only hours, indicating the Altadena location was taking reservations again at that time.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On "Ice Creamy" (btiea-s5e8), Bulgarini Gelato featured its handmade, small-batch gelato, produced using traditional Italian technique under gelato maker Leo Bulgarini, alongside the restaurant's broader lunch-and-dinner menu at its Altadena storefront. The business operates as both a gelato shop and a full-service Italian kitchen, with wine and cocktail service in addition to dessert, on East Altadena Drive in the Los Angeles County community of Altadena. A 2026-09-08 check of the business's own website (bulgarinigelato.com) showed a "soft reopening" banner advertising Friday-through-Sunday service from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., by reservation only, rather than a full-week schedule. The site's other pages showed no current-year content, so the reservation-only hours banner stands as the only dated, current signal on the shop's present operating schedule.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Ice Creamy
What was featured
Handmade small-batch gelato using traditional Italian technique and seasonal ingredients
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Bulgarini Gelato

Frequently asked questions

Is Bulgarini Gelato still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Bulgarini Gelato is listed open on bulgarinigelato.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Bulgarini Gelato after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On "Ice Creamy" (btiea-s5e8), Bulgarini Gelato featured its handmade, small-batch gelato, produced using traditional Italian technique under gelato maker Leo Bulgarini, alongside the restaurant's broader lunch-and-dinner menu at its Altadena storefront. As of September 2026, Bulgarini Gelato is listed open on bulgarinigelato.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Bulgarini Gelato located?

749 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Bulgarini Gelato?

Season 5, Episode 8 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Ice Creamy”.

Is Bulgarini Gelato still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

On "Ice Creamy" (btiea-s5e8), Bulgarini Gelato featured its handmade, small-batch gelato, produced using traditional Italian technique under gelato maker Leo Bulgarini, alongside the restaurant's broader lunch-and-dinner menu at its Altadena storefront. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
749 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bulgarinigelato.com

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