This might be some of the worst gelato I have ever eaten. It had icicles in it, and was so sweet I couldn't have more than one bite without wanting to toss it. The flavor choices were pretty good, but we expected more flavor in the actual gelato. Some tasted watered down, and some tasted of aspartame. The pistachio was the only flavor that didn't make me gag, let alone run to my dentist for fear of an immediate cavity. We get MUCH better gelato in NYC (not to brag). Ugh I hate that my 300th review was wasted on a mediocre Gelateria! read more

Meh, expected some better service and more powerful flavors from a place in Little Italy. the sorbets seemed to be made from artificial ingredients and that just says something about the rest of what they use for any other gelato. Went with the vanilla-choco-hazelnut which was alright but again, lacked a deep rich flavor and seemed a little icy. not a bad place, but would not call this great. read more

When we went in, my first impression was that Gigi Gelateria was not a very friendly place. I don't necessarily hold it against her but I don't think I saw the woman behind the counter smile once. As for the atmosphere, we went in the evening and it was very dark. Not cute, chic restaurant dark but ominous and hard-to-see-your-way-around dark. I had vanilla and hazelnut gelato. Both lacked much of any flavor and were very icy. All in all, I was not impressed to say the least and I will not be returning. read more

Dolce - Vanilla/hazelnut gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One star. Not good. It was just not good gelato. It wasn't creamy or particularly flavorful. It was bland and icy. Really disappointing.

$6 for a cup of gelato. Gelato with some ice in it. Gelato with air whipped into it. Cash only. read more

As much as I wanted to like this place, I couldn't. I stumbled onto this shop because I was in the area. Decided to check it out and thought the lights reminded me of the staircase at Uniqlo in San Francisco. I actually didn't mind the lights here. However, I felt that the scoop of gelato I ordered was slightly overpriced. I was underwhelmed by the flavor (hazelnut) and its texture (icy). I've had my fair share of gelato and I was disappointed in the flavorless ice lush I just paid $5 in cash for (this place is cash only, by the way). The cashier was nice and friendly but I wasn't here looking for friends -- I was here looking for delicious gelato. :| read more

Dolce - Hazelnut gelato. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Decided to head inside because both of the pastry shops were really busy and decided to try the gelato- would not recommend. Coconut was bearable but icy and the espresso was way too creamy and had no flavor. Reminded of having COVID. Would not recommend as it is NOT worth the six dollars a cup. read more

Easily the worst gelato I have ever had, anywhere at any time. For $6 I got a small cup of mint chocolate chip. Not only was it completely flavorless, (if there was any mint flavor I couldn't detect it), it had a bizarre consistency. It tasted like there was no dairy in it at all. It tasted like a cold flavorless whipped substance. It had no creamy mouthfeel, no substance and no body. So basically, air in a cup. If you closed your eyes and ate it, you couldn't identify what you were eating. Yuk! Stay away! read more

Gelato was amazing staff were super friendlyMy family and I really enjoyed it!!! Definitely come here it's amazing!! read more

Dolce - Strawberry gelato is delicious!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY AND DON'T GO HERE. This was by far the worst experience I had on my recent trip to Boston. The women behind the counter was incredibly rude when we were ordering. She was so rude I considered just saying forget it and going elsewhere and after tasting the gelato I wish I had. The gelato was almost flavorless and was icy and crunchy, not creamy like gelato should be. Did not try the cannolis but why would you go here for cannolis when Mike's and Modern pastry are nearby? read more

I tried original ricotta cannoli at three places. Mike's has a stronger ricotta taste, Modern Pastry's is sweeter, Galateria's is creamier (it's filled to order like a Gelato! Not "pumped into" like Modren P and Mike's. It's kinda special). And Gelateria's has most filling! read more

Dolce - How cannoli is filled at this store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is now called Dolce and it totally sucks. Our gelato was the worst I've ever had, nothing like gelato from Italy. It was tasteless and watery and insanely expensive. They offered use one massive size and we had one regular and one half, and they charged us $12 for that. Ridiculous pricing and horrible gelato. Will not be coming back. read more

First of all, why would you stop for a cannoli from a gelato place when Mike's Pastry is just a few doors down? That aside, we found this spot to be just fine, but we only got gelato. My mom and sister had the mint. It was kind of bitter in my opinion, but they liked it. As someone who has been to Europe and had gelato, it seems wrong to give my opinion as I didn't even buy one. Prices were a little high and cash only. Nice and warm inside and the woman let us try a bunch of flavors. I just thought everything tasted kind of artificial. Not bad, but not great either. Would be a nice place for a date if the very limited seating is open. We had the place to ourselves when we went. read more

I'm not sure what everyone is complaining about. Service was fine and Gelato was good. Didn't blow me away with the flavor but definitely tasted delicious especially on a hit day. Would definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

Dolce - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food: i only got gelato here but they have other desserts. The gelato's consistency was very light - not as creamy as I would have imagined it to be. The flavor was alright. I was not that impressed. Decor: The place has two entrances. From one entrance you can buy only gelato. The second entrance has the gelato, coffees/espressos, cannoli and other desserts. There are limited seats available. It was quite small. Despite being 90+ degrees outside, they left the doors open. So, I was sweating profusely and my gelato did not stand a chance. Service: Quick and simple. The staff was nice and allowed me time to sample the gelato flavors. I would rate this place a 2.5/5. I would not go here again for gelato. read more

Dolce - Hazelnut and vanilla gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great cannoli s great price very convenient. There is a decent selection of gelato and various fillings for the cannolis

Eh. Gelato doesn't not taste good, it's so tasteless. And it's definitely not authentic. They also only take CASH, but I don't see any sign warning that. Customer service also sucks and the employees always look so displeased and gossipy. The setup and location is great, but the gelato isn't. Also $5.95 for less than mediocre gelato??? I will never return. read more

Dolce - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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CASH ONLY!! There was a decent selection of gelato flavors as well as cannoli flavors. There are a couple tables, but this is a hole in the wall place so I would recommend taking your gelato to-go and enjoy it as you walk down the streets of the north end. I had the mixed berry and hazelnut flavors in a small cup. It hit the spot, but not the best I've ever tested. read more

Dolce - Half the gelato flavor options - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I tried the cannoli that was chocolate shell and ricotta with chocolate chips so I just went a whole chocolate overload... although my friend tried the normal shell and cream without the chocolate chip cookies. just 4$ worth of goodness... read more

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Deceptively small cut, $6 for 2 measly scoops, flat/synthetic flavored "gelato." We only got a cup bc we felt bad for trying as many flavors that we did and didn't like any of them. Probably should have swallowed our shame and moved on. I would avoid this place for gelato read more

Little did I know about this area, we stopped here first. We ordered a pistachio cannoli to split four ways and I'm glad I did. I didn't like the cream at all. They do stuff this cannoli as much as they can, it's just not very tasty. read more

Dolce - Pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best gelato I've had in a while - I really like the selection and the inventiveness of the flavors. They have tiramisu, hazelnut, and other decadent flavors right next to more traditional ones. And if you can't decide, you can swirl multiple flavors in one order (at least two). I like that their gelato is high-quality as well. It's not as creamy as other gelato/frozen yogurt I've had, but it's not as rich and heavy - it's light and fluffy. read more

Dolce - hazelnut and tiramisu! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We got the Cafe Macchiato and it was very good. Smooth and strong! Atmosphere is cute and quaint; it is a bit small so try not to come during the rush if you want to sit down. read more

Home made gelato with a cannoli making station. Lots of flavors, Italian tv, authentic decorations. The main problem with this place is it has a bit of a dull / older vibe. Need to spice it up a bit. read more

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***CASH ONLY*** The absolute worst gelato I've ever had. It's shocking. I didn't think it possible to get something so wrong. This is obviously not made on site, the flavor is too unnatural. I really can't fathom how anyone can produce gelato this bad. If you're in the area, then please steer clear of this place. Look for anything else if you're in the mood for gelato. Go to Shaw's if you're local, go check your app if you're a tourist, just don't go here for gelato. It's a death trap... read more

I passed on dessert at Artu, and was in the mood for some gelato. It was drizzling outside, and the better sense in me told me to skip this indulgence and head out to the car before the drizzle turned into rain. But once again, my sweet tooth over came my common sense. Mike's Pastry was too crowded, so cannoli was out. Something cool instead. Gelateria is located on a corner along Hanover St., and it servers +25 varieties of sorbettos and gelatos. Only one size, for $5.00 I had a cassata Siciliana and a stracciatella. The cassata has bits of candied fruit, while the stracciatella had bits of chocolate mixed in with vanilla ice cream. Pretty tasty, but the texture was not as dense as I expected. I liked the variety of flavors, but overall, OK. Need to try others in the North End to compare. read more

Hell hath frozen over in a sheet of grainy, low quality, dull-flavored ice: I'm giving gelato, the greatest Roman invention since concrete, one star. GELATO, people. The consistency of good gelato is supposed to be thus: creamy, smooth, uniformly melty, the thick shaving cream of the gods, except sweeter and colder. The consistency of this gelato was, in a cruel twist of ironic fate, runny concrete. Grand total for this disappointment? An obnoxiously unposted $4.95. $4.07, prepare to meet the trash. read more

Just opened - - The place where you always went to get gelato in the North End is no longer the same place! This is from the Boston Herald: "Gelateria is the latest venture by Frank De Pasquale (Mare, Umbria, Bricco). It will serve 50 flavors, hand-crafted by Italian gelato-makers Giovanni Gagliotta and Nello Caccioppoli, both of whom recently moved to Boston. The decor is bright, breezy modern Italian, with a streetside counter to tempt Hanover Street passersby. The gelato selection will change seasonally; each cone or cup will cost $3.75. Gelateria is now an entire shop dedicated to gelato. Amazingness. It is hard to decide what flavor to go with but for some reason I am always a fan of the fruity gelatos more than the ice cream type flavors. read more

Boston in the summer becomes a magical place; the harsh resolve that gets Bostonians through the winter gives way to a good-natured appreciation of the 10 weeks of perfect weather. Don't expect a "Howdy" on Boylston Street, but if you live in the city you must take advantage of the season. I hopped on my bicycle and took a leisurely pace down Memorial Drive right over the river, and crossed over Mass. Ave. onto Comm. Ave. I decided to head over to the North End for some ice cream; Boston consumes an infamous amount of ice cream in the summer and I had never tried the city's Italianized offerings. I knew I was getting closer as I started to bike over the confetti remains of the Celtics victory parade, and crossed over the newly submerged Central Artery onto the tourist-infested Hanover Street. I shouldn't complain -- I came here of my own accord, but I soon realized why I don't frequent the area. I stopped at a trendy-looking spot called Gigi and picked out a few flavors. Only one size is offered for $4.95 including up to three flavors; I tried "Bacio" ("kiss" in Italian) which is reminiscent of the Perugina chocolate of the same name. With it I included the old stalwarts of strawberry and pistachio. The mistake was mine; I long ago learned to never trust an establishment whose pistachio ice cream is green. As I slurped down the first spoon of the Soylent, all I could taste was noxious chemicals. The strawberry tasted like frozen Nesquik strawberry powder. The Bacio was a mild consolation after the tablespoon of Red 40 I must have ingested; even its hazelnuts were coated in a slimy chocolate which I now realize must have been shoddy execution rather than artistic license. Stay away! If the crusaders against food additives are right, your internal organs will thank you. Unfortunately, I can't recommend any alternatives in the immediate vicinity, but if I can muster up the will to try the frozen offerings at Mike's or Modern I will report back in these pages forthwith. read more

Good, but not impressive. Goes with my theory about Chicago-style pizza that the further away you are from place of origin, the less inspiring (and authentic) the food. Oh well... I'll still eat my way through plenty of double-scoops of tiramisu and mint chocolate gelatos! I liked that this place had so many flavors to choose from, and we actually found a table for six on a Saturday night. Dug the color-changing wall behind the gelato counter, too. read more

My strawberry gelato tasted a little like watermelon and a little like mint. Someone is not cleaning their utensils properly and for $5 a pop that is just not acceptable. read more

An errand brought me to the North End today. I walked here from where I was dowtown about a mile away. After completing my errand in this hot weather, I needed some refreshment and I thought that what I needed was a cold cup of gelato. The gelato here is good. It's not Italy delicious but it 's good...(although sometimes "Italy delicious" is made so by the fact that when you are in Italy no matter what, things just taste better because you're there.) You get a small cup or cone with 3 small scoops. It was definitely enough of a serving for me but at $4.95 it is pricier than I think it should be. Today I chose limoncello, mixed berry and pistachio. The limoncello ended up being my favorite as it seemed the deepest in flavor and most refreshing. Sitting inside, eating my gelato and watching the daytime activity on Hanover Street was a welcome respite. read more

I doubt this review will impact anyone's decision to come here. Food: Gelateria sells Italian desserts in the North end of Boston, aka the Italian-themed tourist trap. The more popular places were crammed up with gobs of people wanting a taste of Italy, so my friend and I settled on this place. I chose the word settle deliberately; this place is just not as good as the famous Mike's Pastry down the street. It's not as cheap and equally not as tasty. We tried two types of cold desserts, the hazelnut gelato (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gelateria-boston?select=A3xS69FK6bxH_cDo01hJfQ#GJfV0Ht0yxuFAp6HdP06GA) and the blood orange sorbet (?) (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gelateria-boston?select=A3xS69FK6bxH_cDo01hJfQ#SP1RTv66DsN5V8UaZyw9xw). Regardless of what classification either falls under, both were insanely small and the quality was just not there. The blood orange was too icy and the hazelnut wasn't creamy enough. We also got a tiramisu cannoli (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gelateria-boston?select=A3xS69FK6bxH_cDo01hJfQ#vRKf4lvAGoZFO7tU3IeiAw) that didn't really taste like tiramisu at all. It was also tiny for the price. Atmosphere: This place is in the middle of tourist trap alley. Even though I'd characterize it as less crowded than many of the surrounding establishments, it's still spilling over with people. You'll have a hard time grabbing a seat on a particularly nice day as everyone and their mom has the same idea of getting gelato in this area. If you're into soccer, they have a tv in the back that was tuned to a game while I visited. Service: I guess they can afford to be pretty gruff here since customers are never lacking. Synopsis: Probably should've just braved the line for Mike's pastry. read more

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Those who know me know that I never EVER throw away food. NEVER! So if any of them would have seen me throw away an almost full cup of gelato they would have thought that either I was hit in the head by a very large, blunt object.... or the gelato in question tasted EXTREMELY HORRENDOUS. Well, you can examine the noggin in question and see no telltale bumps or bruises, so it's gotta be the latter. This was TERRIBLE GELATO! Both flavors (pistachio and strachitella..... Essentially chocolate chip for you gelato neophytes) had no flavor at all. None! Zip! Nada! They tasted like frozen skimmed milk. BLECH!! The homeless guy on the street after seeing my disappointed face told me to return it and get my money back.... but I wanted to rid myself of the offending concoction ASAP so I tossed it away in the nearest trash can. So very, very sad! read more

I so wish I had taken the time to read the yelp reviews before spending almost $10 on two small gelato. The flavor was terrible, very artificial tasting, and the texture was a bit icy. After about three or four bites, we both threw the remainder into the closest trash can. Very disappointing! read more

in the middle of a CUTE little italian district!! you can try up to THREE flavors before deciding on which one you want!.. i was feeling FRUITY so .. i tried their sorbets.. but all the ones the workers suggested.. i did not like.. and after tasting watermelon, limoncello, and mixed berry.. I WAS OUT OF SAMPLING CHANCES.. so i just jumped at the tangerine WHICH WAS.. LUCKILY .. good! their coffee one is good too. i tried my friends'.. the other ones are ok.. i mean it doesnt seem like this place is SUPER special?. but for 5 bucks you get more than enough gelato than normal.. we were all FULL before we finished and realized we should have shared! read more

They offer me a dairy free flavor, so I dutifully order up, wanting to fit in with the crowds of tourists in the North End on a hot summer day. I get a bowl, a small plastic spoon and some lemon flavored icy mixture that is very sweet, somewhat tart and reminiscent of a Del's Lemonade. Five dollars makes a dent in my daily allotment of food money. So if you have to avoid dairy, which is tough in this cheese friendly, gelato filled neighborhood, you can hit up this place and end up with something overpriced, sticky and sweet. Take it around the corner to the Greenway and watch the kids play in the water fountains. It's fun to play tourist in your own home town. read more

The price was a bit high, and it's silly that you can only get one size. I think the product itself is pretty good but there is a concentration of gelato places in the area - it's worth scoping out other places unless your need for a gelato fix is so great that a huge tub of it for $5 seems reasonable to you. The inside is cute in a sort of cheesy 80s way, but there's no air-con so it's a bit uncomfortable inside. That being said, I had 1/2 caramel 1/2 passionfruit and it was perfect! I also liked that when a grouchy tourist in head-to-toe Boston-related gear asked "What is this? What's "gelato?" Is it like ice cream?!?!?!?!" ...the woman behind the counter did not even try to hide her disdain. "It's Gelato. It's Italian ice cream......[long pause]...would you like to try a sample?" The horrid tourist woman looked at the flavors "pistacchio? Who would want that?!?!?!?!" and promptly left. read more

My husband, myself and two children were walking around The North End after hitting up Mikes. All of a sudden our seven year old son stops dead in his tracks and plasters himself to the gelato case, "mom, ice cream!" And I say, "Joey, that's gelato," to which he replies "gelato, mmmmm...." Needless to say we got gelato. The young girl manning the stand was very pleasant, even with our indecisive son was mulling over flavors for what seemed like hours. He picked an interesting flavor combo, strawberry, salted caramel and mint. The very nice girl gave me a curious look but just asked him if he wanted a cup or cone. He chose cone. Was it expensive? Yes. Was I expecting it to be? Yes. It's gelato, it's The North End. It's Boston. The most important question should be, was it good? Yes, yes it was. read more

This is hands down the best cannoli I've ever had in America. You know it's legit when the shell is hollow and the filling is separate. I would recommend having it here and not to go just because it's so perfect fresh. It's also an artistic piece. read more

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