The team behind Tampa Bay’s cult favorite Italian market opened a new venture, Zagara Gelato, last Monday.
Located across the street from the market at 3001 22nd Ave. N.—aka the Casa di Mazzaro gift shop—Zagara holds its grand opening event Sept. 3.
Coming from the Italian word for “orange blossom,” the shop will offer traditional dense Italian gelato, espresso-soaked affogato and granita—an Italian sorbet-adjacent treat often coupled with a citrusy brioche.
A St. Pete staple for three decades, Mazarro’s has gathered many awards, including numerous Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bays.
Zagara Gelato is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m on weekdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2025.