After you enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many nearby choices, stroll on over to this delightful walk-up location, right on the wonderfully eclectic Gay Street. The storefront captures the essence of West Chester's European-inspired food and art scene, complete with fresh flowers adoring the brick facade and al fresco seating. Really sets a positive mood. Many flavor options to choose from. The gelato is buttery, soft, and full of life. Not too heavy, but very satisfying. I particularly enjoy the tiramisu, while my wife enjoys the hazelnut chocolate. Reasonably priced and we enjoyed our dessert at a small, nearby table for two. Our servers were friendly and happy to let us try new flavors before we ordered. Even with a small line, they moved quickly and no one had a wait very long for their orders. Highly recommended. read more

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First off, the gelato is delicious so I want that to be clear. I ordered 3 medium gelatos and asked them to put the medium servings in large bowls in the event that they melted a bit on my drive home. Not only did they not do that, they forgot to add one of the gelatos to my bag. The kid handed me a grocery store bag containing my order, all laying sideways in the bag, and none of the lids were secured. Luckily I checked the bag before I walked away or I would have ended up with a bag full of liquid and empty containers. Do your take out customers a favor and invest in some sturdy flat bottom bags, not the typical grocery store bags. Your lids don't snap onto your containers so it's just a disaster waiting to happen. Lord knows we pay enough for the gelato so it's a crime to let that deliciousness go to waste. read more

Had a small stracciatella from the window. Great flavor, took me back to the gelato shop in my home town! read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Small stracciatella - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

SO GOOD. amazing gelato wow. super friendly staff and so many options and i can't wait to go back!! the waffle cones smelled amazing so i'll be going to that next time read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - stracciatella small - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

We were in the area and had to try this iconic gelato. I had a scoop of peach marscapone and a scoop of pistachio, and my dining partner had a chocolate. They were both decadent and extremely flavorful. There was quite a line but it moved really quickly. They were out of the flavors we wanted to try at that time of the evening but we truly enjoyed what we selected. read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Great gelato. If you like chocolate, get the dark chocolate gelato. It will not disappoint.

Wonderful gelato spot in WC. Gelato is super creamy and fresh and they have many different and delicious flavors (my favorite is their Belgian cookie gelato). I also love the street seating they have during the summer, providing a very nice date spot or romantic walk destination. read more

Best gelato! As excellent as gelato in Italy. Thank you for selling this treat to the community -- we are so happy and grateful to be able to support you. read more

All the flavors we tried were delicious! There's also a cute alleyway with decorative flowers to sit and enjoy the gelato. Butter Cookie: My favorite, tasted like cookie butter! Cookies & Cream: Creamy and classic. Lemon: Very refreshing, tart and sweet. Stracciatella: Reminded us of cannoli filling with chopped chocolate. read more

Absolutely great experience. Wonderful gelato. Best I ever have tried, even better than in Italy.

Great gelato. Staff was friendly and allowed me to have samples. I definitely recommend the Belgian butter cookie alias cookie butter alias speculoos. Soo good. read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Best gelato I've ever had in my life. Rich and creamy flavors without feeling super heavy. Delicious! Cute spot, will definitely be back! read more

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The best gelato in West Chester IMO. Delicious flavors including caramel sea salt and my new favorite, bananas foster, served super fast by super friendly employees. There's seating the the right of the window or in front when they close off the street during summer months. And make sure to get your gelato in a homemade waffle cone. read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

It's da bomb. Wonderful gelato. Very good sized portions. A little pricey but worth it.

My cousins decided to try this place because their last place is D'Ascenzo and wanted to see if there were any similarities in relation. It is in a good place in West Chester and on most days there is easy parking. We were very impressed with their service and loved the options we chose! The portions are also nice and it is not too expensive. We are excited to come back and try new flavors soon! read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Our gelato - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

I've always loved gelato from D'Ascenzo's. It's the perfect way to cap off a night out in WC, so when I found out that I'm lactose intolerant, to say I was devastated would be dramatic but not wrong. I still miss my ultimate cup combo: a small with banana and butter cookie. It's the best. Luckily, they have rotating vegan flavors and I got to try the peanut butter a couple of weekends ago. I was blown away! It's SO good, and you'd never know it was vegan. I've had my fair share of disappointing almond milk "ice cream", so to know that I can come here and get my gelato/ice cream fix without feeling like I'm missing something really makes me happy. I will definitely be working my way through their other vegan flavors! read more

Stumbled upon D'Ascenzo's gelato after dinner in downtown west Chester and couldn't resist. The ladies were kind and patient as we decided on our flavors - they let us sample thankfully! Ended up with 1/2 cookies n cream and 1/2 Belgian butter cookie. Both delicious and would recommend! Nice portions too.. but I would hope for $6 read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - 1/2 cookies n cream and 1/2 Belgian butter cookie - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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There isn't much sugar in any of the chocolate only gelato. The dark chocolate looked like tar and tasted very bitter - inedible. The plain chocolate was also quite bitter. The kids really wanted chocolate and were sorely disappointed with it. Waste of money as 4 small cups were thrown away. I will note that I ordered the caramel sea salt and chocolate hazelnut and that was delicious. Maybe a bad day? read more

Super cute place!! They do pup cups and give a decent size amount. My little boy was so happy and definitely enjoyed his frosty treat. Thank you D'Ascenzo's! I had a Carmel Sea Salt which was super tasty too! They also have an adorable little alley with additional seating on the side of the building. I'm a fan and Wiggles is too!! read more

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Some of the best gelato I've ever had. I confess that I've only ever had the butter cookie gelato--I get it every time--but my friends and family have tried and loved their other flavors. The service is always great and you get your gelato quickly. The outdoor area is equally as awesome. Great atmosphere to chill with your friends and an Instagram worth spot if you're looking for that. They also offer gelato in take home sizes, which is nice in case you want to keep some in your freezer. read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Alleyway with outdoor seating - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Best gelato I ever had, maybe even better than the ones I got in italy!! Truly a hidden gem and the most delicious smell comes from this place!! so delicious and rich!! read more

My family and I have been here at least 5 times this past summer and every time the gelato is amazing. The staff is extremely patient, and our family needs it as we have 5 children who some how never know what they want when they get to the counter but always seem to end up getting the same thing they did the time before. Nevertheless they are willing to let them sample as many flavors as they want. This gelato is the best I've had. read more

This is seriously the best gelato I have ever had in my entire life... and I have had a lot of gelato! We went here last night. Because of Covid, they are only doing ordering at the window which was safe and efficient. They have a super cute seating setup outside now that gay street is closed to cars! There were benches and tables and they had live music! There is seriously nothing better than live music and gelato on a summer night! I had their gelato in a homemade waffle cone. They let me get two different flavors so I got their peanut butter (yum) and chocolate brownie cookie dough (double yum)! Both were fabulous and they tasted amazing together. I will definitely be back to try more of their amazing flavors! I am already counting down the days until it is acceptable to go back lol! read more

Belgian butter gelato is amazing. Student discount as well!! Will b back for sure!!!!!!

Unforgettable rich gelato with deep flavors! After Sitting on the pedestrian walkway with a team of visiting soccer players, we leave with fond memories of West Chester, PA. read more

Stop overfilling the cups.. the whole reason I get a cup is so it's not dripping all over my hands.. you order medium and it's filled over sides.. dripping all over hands.. use larger container or whatever you have to do.. more is not better if it's dripping all over people walking around eating it! read more

This spot came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I tried the butter cookie and mocha espresso. They were willing to split the small between two flavors which I greatly appreciate. The setting is pleasant. Right now, they are offering outside seating in the closed off street. They do have some tables alongside their building. Can't wait to return when I'm back in the area. read more

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Yum! I love this little gelato place. The cute little alley leading up to the entrance is adorable, especially in the warmer weather when the owner puts pretty plants along the fence and the string lights are all lit up at night. But the gelato!!! It's so good. They are always happy to hand out samples of however many flavors you want to try. I went with the peanut butter cookie dough and Eclat chocolate caramel and sea salt on a waffle cone. I ate the whole thing! It gets busy after dinner hours so go early if you can or be prepared to wait. I highly recommend! read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Peanut butter cookie dough and chocolate caramel sea salt gelato (a few licks already taken) - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Was in the area for a weekend lacrosse tournament and safe to say we walked here to get gelato all three nights we were in town. Great area, fast service. The third night there was a bit of a line, but definitely worth the wait. read more

Chester County Annual Food Festival September 17th / 23 great gelatos - lots of flavours to choose from we had the mocha espresso, vanilla and dark chocolate must try ice cream when in West Chester county Pennsylvania fast and friendly service read more

Excellent gelato. Pricey though. That is why a 4 star rating versus 5. Cute almost hidden spot in downtown West Chester with a few outdoor tables. read more

D'Ascenzo's is pretty pricey, but you get a large portion. The flavors are delicious and the gelato is creamy and fresh. The place is a hidden little gem but once you find it, it's cute inside and the staff are friendly. I appreciate that they let you try flavors before purchasing. It made the decision much easier and my coconut gelato was perfect, with pieces of real flaky coconut. The gelato was almost as delicious as in Italy (and yes I've been to Italy). Highly recommend D'Ascenzo's! read more

D'Ascenzo's Gelato - Gelato Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Love this place. Always amazingly fresh and great service. I don't go anywhere else in WC!

The best gelato I have ever had. It is out of this world. Every flavor is absolutely delicious and tastes exactly how it's supposed to. The owners are such nice people. I look forward to my trips back to West Chester to enjoy this amazing treat!! Not to mention this place is very cute. It's easy to miss if you aren't looking. A must if you are in town. read more

Favorite gelato in all of Chester County. Family owned and operated with high quality ingredients. I wish they could be open year around but always look forward to the summertime in town for their gelato. They tend to push out new flavors and you can mix n match. On the pricier side but an amazing treat read more

Beat gelato in WC. Decent price and great alternative / lighter on the stomach than icecream.

Unique and wonderful hand crafted flavors. Some are based on local food experts like Eclat Chocolate, others are terrific explorations of fruits and nut flavors. Several authentic- tasting Italian styles and good vegan options. The absolutely darkest dark chocolate gelato ever devised- (I call it Black Hole Chocolate). When we have dinner in the borough we always leave room to stroll over yo theirs beautiful gem in town. read more

Always a favorite on a warm night in West Chester. The flavors are always excellent, ranging from classic to adventurous, and not too sweet.

This gelato place is pretty amazing. Their little shop's inside and outside decoration are beautiful and Instagram-worthy! They have a lot of fresh and interesting flavors. In my opinions, their flavors are very distinctive like you can tell what is it (unlike other gelato place where the flavors kinda blend in.) The staff and managers are super friendly and they are more than happy to let you taste test. Plus point: they have gelato for puppy! so you and your little friend can enjoy tasty cold treat together! read more

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Amazing gelato with great staff!! It has great decorations that make you feel like your in Italy