Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Frederick, MD · Ice cream shop

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Frederick
#99
of 457 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, 538 W South St, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone
(301) 694-3270
Website
www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-frederick-md
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a restaurant located in Frederick, MD. It is one of 457 restaurants listed in Frederick. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Frederick city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation. With over 600 shops operating in 32 states, our popular chain offers a variety of frozen treats that will leave your taste buds wanting more! Italian Ice - our... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Shadow Black · Mar 2026

Amazing custard, but really overpriced considering how little they gave me in my large cup. The serving I got should have been $3.99 and they charged me almost $9 after tax. I feel that it is worth the price, but definitely wouldn’t get Rita’s on a regular basis since they are very expensive. I have money, so I don’t mind paying extra for better quality.

★★★★★ 5.0 Richard Galtieri · Jun 2023

I recently had the pleasure of trying Rita's Italian Ice Cream & Frozen Custard, and I must say, it was an absolute delight. Specifically, I had the opportunity to indulge in their heavenly frozen custard, and I was blown away by its rich and creamy goodness. First and foremost, the texture of the frozen custard was perfect. It was incredibly smooth and velvety, just as one would expect from a top-notch frozen dessert. The custard had a luscious consistency that was both indulgent and satisfying, making each spoonful a pleasure to savor. What truly set Rita's frozen custard apart, however, was its exceptional flavor. I opted for the classic vanilla, and I was amazed by how the simplicity of the flavor profile allowed the custard to shine. It had a genuine vanilla taste that was both frag

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Tracey Spitalsky · May 2025

The frozen custard was awful. We got strawberry custard and it was vanilla with something red mixed in but tasted nothing like strawberry. My husband got vanilla and he said it tasted like no vanilla he had ever tasted before. We had been Rita's customers since they first opened years ago but we will not be returning. The dog wouldn't even eat the vanilla. Very disappointing for the cost! I wouldn't even return for free!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tom P · May 2021

This place is just the best. Nothing like the custard and flavored ice combinations to cool you down on a hot summer day. They don't open till 3pm on Saturday, and you can expect to wait in line for a while (10-20 minutes).

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Don the Review guy · Jul 2025

Kids working here are slow as a rock. Asked for sprinkles twice didn’t get them on my ice cream. Then they don't know how to put custard on top of the ice. It's so messy.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop

Services

Ice cream shopDessert restaurantDessert shopSundae restaurant

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