The gelato shop known for its rose-shaped scoops will open in Buckhead this weekend

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Credit: Bob Townsend

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Credit: Bob Townsend

Buckhead is about to get the second location of a European gelato shop.

Amorino, known for its rose-shaped scoops of gelato and sorbet , will open its first Georgia brick-and-mortar location at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta this Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Italian chain opened a location in Lenox Square Mall in 2016 and also has 200 locations in countries including France, England and Germany and U.S. cities including Chicago, Boston and New York City.

Amorino's menu features gelato flavors such as Stracciatella, Tiramisu, Pistachio Verde di Bronte, and Mango Alfonso d’India, gluten-free flavors and cones, vegan options, shakes, Italian cafe pastries, chocolates and gelato-filled macarons.

The store will be located in Center Plaza, between ATTOM and Tod’s and will be open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday.

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