The gelato counter was disappointing. The woman who served us told us that it was "rated in the top 5" gelatos in the country and added that it was "from Philadelphia." Isn't that the same as "not made fresh in Pittsburgh?"
When we asked if we could mix flavors, she said that we couldn't do that because "it's too messy." What she should have said was that the portion would be too small to able to mix. She oh so carefully dipped less than a full scoop and dropped it in the cup. The gelato wasn't good enough to be short scooped, even in a fancy chocolate shop in the Strip district. Maybe they figure that the tourists who stop there won't be coming back anyway.
If you find yourself at Mon Aimee Chocolat and want gelato, leave immediately and go to Mercurio's on Walnut St. in Shadyside. There you'll find better gelato, more flavors, which you can mix, and you'll be served with a smile.