Quincy, MA Gate Residential has signed an agreement to bring Café Gelato to West of Chestnut in downtown.

Café Gelato is a specialty restaurant that will feature artisan gelato, coffee, and an assortment of sandwiches, pastries and salads. West of Chestnut is a 169-unit luxury apartment community.

“We’re thrilled to announce that Café Gelato will open its first location at West of Chestnut in the heart of downtown Quincy,” said Denise Santini, co-owner of Café Gelato. “It’s always been our dream to open a café that features artisan gelato and other specialty items set in a dynamic urban location. We’re excited that Café Gelato will complement the other outstanding amenities at West ofChestnut and become a part of the growing and vibrant downtown that is Quincy Center.”

Café Gelato is co-owned by Denise Santini, Giancarlo Baldini and Daniele Buzza who reside in Quincy. The 1,700 s/f café will feature artisan gelato made onsite in an open-concept lab by Buzza, who is an ice cream maker from Italy.

“Café Gelato, with its unique menu and fresh ingredients, will be a tremendous addition to West of Chestnut and downtown Quincy,” said Kyle Warwick, a principal in Gate Residential – developer of West of Chestnut.