Rita’s Italian Ice Secret Menu Guide 2026
Yes, a Rita’s secret menu exists, just not the kind printed on a board. It’s a collection of off-menu flavor combos that regulars swear by: strawberry Italian ice layered over chocolate custard, banana stacked with fudge brownie, seasonal Zombie’s Blood twists. Order any of them by simply naming the flavors, and the crew will build it.
What Is On the Rita’s Secret Menu?
The Rita’s secret menu is really a set of custom Rita’s secret menu items built from regular flavors. Nothing here needs special equipment or hidden ingredients. If the shop has the flavor on the wall, they can make the combo. These are the ones worth knowing.
🍓 Chocolate Covered Strawberry Gelati
This is probably the most-ordered secret combo in the chain. Strawberry Italian ice layered with chocolate frozen custard. Sounds odd on paper, tastes like a chocolate-dipped strawberry in dessert form. Honestly? It’s better than it has any right to be. The tart strawberry ice cuts through the rich custard, so it never feels too heavy.
🍌 Banana Fudge Brownie Stack
Banana Italian ice paired with fudge brownie Italian ice. It tastes like a frozen chocolate-covered banana with little brownie hints at the bottom of the cup. Banana ice is one of Rita’s most underrated flavors. Pair it and thank me later.
🍹 Margarita Passionfruit Cooler
Margarita Italian ice plus passionfruit Italian ice. Tangy, tropical, ridiculously refreshing. On a 95-degree day this is the move. Ask for it as a Misto if you want it blended smooth instead of scooped.
🍒 Wild Black Cherry Gelati (Custom)
Wild black cherry Italian ice is a fan favorite, but the secret version layers it over a different custard. Vanilla is the classic pick, chocolate custard makes it taste like black forest cake, and cheesecake custard turns it into cherry cheesecake. Three desserts for the price of one decision. Not bad.
🍬 5 Layer Gelati with Skittles
The 5 Layer Gelati is already a plus-up on the menu, alternating layers of ice and custard. The secret-menu twist is adding Skittles on top (or blended in as a Blendini). It’s a candy-lover’s fever dream. Kids lose their minds over this one.
🧟 Zombie’s Blood Twist
Zombie’s Blood (wild black cherry plus cherry, bright red) came back for Halloween 2026. The secret version: order it as a Gelati with vanilla custard, or as a Blendini with vanilla custard and chocolate chips. Fair warning, this one is strictly seasonal and vanishes when the Halloween promotion ends.
How Do You Order From the Rita’s Secret Menu?
Here’s the thing. There is no secret menu button on the register. The whole trick is knowing what to say. Since every Rita’s secret menu hack is built from standard flavors and standard treats, you just order a Gelati, Misto, or Blendini and name your flavors. The crew does this all day.
The Exact Scripts
| Combo | What to say |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Covered Strawberry Gelati | “Can I get a Gelati with strawberry Italian ice and chocolate custard?” |
| Banana Fudge Brownie | “Small Italian ice, half banana, half fudge brownie.” |
| Margarita Passionfruit Misto | “A Misto with margarita and passionfruit ice, please.” |
| Black Cherry Cheesecake Gelati | “Gelati with wild black cherry ice and cheesecake custard.” |
| Skittles 5 Layer Gelati | “5 Layer Gelati with Skittles on top, if you have them.” |
| Zombie’s Blood Blendini | “Zombie’s Blood Blendini with vanilla custard and chocolate chips.” |
Pro Tip
Don’t ask “what’s on the secret menu?” because there isn’t an official list. Ask for the FLAVOR combo instead. Staff at busy shops know these requests by heart, and naming flavors gets you the cup faster than explaining a nickname. If a flavor is out, just ask what similar flavors they have. Flexibility is the whole game here.
How Much Does the Rita’s Secret Menu Cost?
Good news. Secret combos cost the same as their regular equivalents, because they use the same scoops. A secret Gelati is priced like a Gelati, a secret Blendini like a Blendini. The only way the price creeps up is if you add extra toppings or candy like Skittles, which some shops ring up separately.
| Treat | What you get | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Ice (regular) | Two secret flavors in one cup | ~$5.59 |
| Gelati | Secret ice + custard layers | ~$7.49 |
| 5 Layer Gelati | Plus-up layers, Skittles add-on | ~$7.79 |
| Blendini | Ice + custard blended with candy | ~$7.49 |
| Misto | Ice blended smooth with custard | ~$6.99 |
Which Rita’s Secret Menu Items Are Seasonal?
Some combos are always available, others come and go. Regular flavors like banana, fudge brownie, and margarita rotate through the lineup, so a shop might not have your combo’s flavors on a given day. Ask before you commit, or check the flavor board the moment you walk in.
The real availability trap is seasonality. Many Rita’s shops are seasonal and shut down in the fall. Seasonal locations stayed open at least through October 11 in 2026, though plenty operate year-round. Limited-time flavors like Zombie’s Blood are the big one to watch. It returned for Halloween 2026 and is only around while supplies last. When it’s gone, it’s gone until next fall.
Bottom line: if a secret combo depends on a limited-time flavor, don’t wait. Flavors like cotton candy and Zombie’s Blood sell out at popular shops. Year-round shops carry the core lineup, but even they rotate flavors regularly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rita’s have an official secret menu?
No, Rita’s has never published an official secret menu. The Rita’s secret menu is a fan-driven list of off-menu flavor combinations built from standard Italian ice, frozen custard, and toppings that any location can make.
How do I order a secret menu item at Rita’s?
Order a Gelati, Misto, or Blendini and name your flavors, for example “Gelati with strawberry Italian ice and chocolate custard.” There is no secret code word; naming the flavors gets the order right every time.
Do Rita’s secret menu items cost extra?
Usually not. Secret combos are priced like the standard treat they are built on. A secret Gelati costs the same as a regular Gelati, though candy add-ons like Skittles may carry a small extra charge at some locations.
Are secret menu combos available at all Rita’s locations?
They can be made at any location that has the needed flavors, but flavors rotate and many shops are seasonal. Check the flavor board when you arrive, and don’t count on limited-time flavors like Zombie’s Blood being in stock.
Prices last verified: October 10, 2026. Source of truth: the official Rita’s menu page at ritasice.com.
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