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Gelateria crowned best dessert shop in Bristol for second year running
A family-run gelato shop has been crowned the best dessert shop in Bristol for the second year running.
Panunzio’s Kitchen Gelati Italiani scooped the award at England’s Business Awards after seeing off tough competition.
The Cotham Hill shop is run by founder Daniele Panunzio and his wife Thary.
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Since first winning the accolade in 2024, Panunzio’s Kitchen has enjoyed a bumper year, including earning a place to represent the UK at the European Gelato Masters.
The husband-and-wife-duo runs Panunzio’s Kitchen – photo: Milan Perera
Panunzio’s Kitchen was only one of three gelato makers to represent the UK in the prestigious competition.
Founded in 2022 during an unusually hot summer, its opening year saw long queues snaking down Cotham Hill, firmly establishing the gelato shop on Bristol’s food and drink map.
Speaking after the win, Daniele said: “We’re truly humbled to win this prestigious award for the second year running, especially after such tough competition.
“We’d like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support, our incredible staff who work tirelessly to deliver an excellent experience every time, and my wife who supports both the team and myself throughout this journey.”
Originally from Rome, Daniele developed his passion for gelato by watching his grandmother. Before moving to England, he ran two shops on the Adriatic coast.
Panunzio’s Kitchen was founded in 2022 on Cotham Hill – photo: Milan Perera
Panunzio’s Kitchen currently offers around 15 flavours, including Monte Bianco — a goat cheese and strawberry gelato, which sealed their place in the European Masters this year.
Daniele and Thary will be flying the Union Jack in November as they take on the master gelato makers around Europe.
Main photo: England’s Business Awards
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