Really yummy gelato place with unique flavors and a friendly staff! Originally from Austin, all their gelato is fresh and the flavors switch out frequently with a few standards that stay. I'm not the biggest fan of gelato (i prefer ice cream) but Dolce Neve is one place I come back to time and again! The place is very clean with about 2-3 tables and a bar seating against the window. Bathrooms are clean as well! Pro tip: If you liked a flavor and don't see it - ask! they sometimes keep the flavors they're not featuring just because it's not enough for a full supply but may be available just for you ;) read more

Excellent gelato! I got the mascarpone and matcha flavor with the pistachio. I'll definitely be back :)

Came here for a snack before dinner and it's in a plaza with ample parking. The shop wasn't crowded, but had a small line upon arrival on a Sunday around 4pm. There's just one worker for the entire place, but she was friendly and thanked everyone for being patient and waiting. She gave us many samples since it was both of our first times. My boyfriend and I each got a small for around $4.25 which allows you to have two different flavors, medium for 3 flavors, and large for 4 flavors. Thinking back, my boyfriend and I should of just gotten the large to split saving us almost $4 versus paying a little less than $11 for two smalls. We had the crema dolce neve (cream with lemon zest), stracciatella (chocolate chip), Sierra neveda with 100% Columbia chocolate, and the peach sorbet. My favorites were the chocolate chip, peach sorbet, and crema dolce neve. Recommend the crema if you're looking for something unique, peach for something refreshing, and chocolate chip for safe choosers. Overall, not bad, but not the best I've ever had. With a few seats inside if you want to sit there and eat the gelato. They also have ice cream sandwiches between wafer-like crackers and gelato on popsicles. read more

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HIDDEN GEM - with a name that is hard to remember. So i gave up on remembering the name and just remember how to drive there! Should be named: FLABUOUS, TERRIFIC, CURL-UP-YOUR-TOES GELATO!! This place is outstanding! The gelato is so good you can literally feel your toes curl up with the first taste. The most difficult task is deciding which flavor(s) you want. They have a chocolate that is made from Peruvian chocolate; a whiskey flavored that is superb; etc. You cannot go wrong with this place! To add to the joy, the whole place smells divine when you walk in and they make a splendid cup of coffee and expresso. On top of that --!!! the people are so friendly and easy going that you feel like you are with friends! This piece of paradise is in a non-descript, drab little shopping center in the Heights and is easy to get to and has great parking. You might pass it by if you don't know where it is. To all young people: Want to take a pretty girl on a fabulous date to remember. After dinner or on a warm Summer day or a cool night...drop by here and get gelato, sit outside and you will have a wonderful date to remember. This also works for old couples (we've been married 45 years) and for young marrieds or for folks with children! read more

The food was nice. Love the atmosphere. The service was really bad. I think they were short staffed.

I love me a good gelato and this one seems to fit the bill. The flavors are densely packed and my favorite gelatos always tend to be the fruity ones! On this occasion, I tried the strawberry and the mascarpone and Fig. The strawberry was definitely my favorite. The latter was just ok for me. This place has interesting flavors along with your standard choices. This place definitely is good but is not necessarily better than other gelato places in town. The staff is super appreciative of its customers and if Im in the area, I would certainly stop to try other flavors. read more

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came for national ice cream day! they advertised free waffle cones but unfortunately we came too late and they sold out. their 70% dark chocolate is smooth and not bitter at all. the sake is very strong, and not my favorite but the helpful staff suggested to pair it with the watermelon sorbet. the shiso was very mild and tastes like nothing compared to other strong flavors so i'd suggest to get it by itself. inside seats probably 15 people and theres some outdoor seating as well. i highly suggest sharing a medium between three people and maybe a small between two people because gelato is super filling. read more

Just left with a belly full of delicious tiramisu gelato. I bet people are going to grump about prices, but I think good gelato is worth it occasionally. Our tribe will be back. read more

Dolce Neve - Small size - Tiramisu gelato - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was good quality*, but really expensive. $4.50 for the tiniest little cup. I ordered cassata and the mascarpone/fig. *i wouldn't have minded paying so much if the scoops I got were full of the featured ingredient - I got ~ two bites of candied orange peel and a couple tiny chocolate chips. There were no pieces of fig in the mascarpone/fig. I have hope that maybe I just got a bad scoop and it's better for other people. This was my second time but I probably won't go back. read more

I've been a follower of Dolce Neve gelato when it was in Austin, and I'm so glad it's in Houston. My bank account and stomach, beware. The store is small, and the service friendly, and it makes the ambiance so welcoming. Quality and flavors continue to *amaze* me. At their soft opening, I was able to try a few flavors, all which amazed me at how exquisitely balanced and flavorful they were. I had -Buttermilk and strawberry -Strawberry sorbet (surprisingly creamy for a sorbet, *drool*) -Pistachio and chamomile -Homemade vanilla (extremely well done for a plain vanilla) -Mascarpone and coffee infusion (amazing balance) -Mascarpone and lemon zest with egg custard (another amazing balance) I also can't recommend enough their other flavors such as matcha green tea, 70% chocolate, and organic hazelnut. If you opt for a waffle cone, they taste as if they're homemade, and not too sugary. Dolce Neve also offers ice cream sandwiches, gelato pops, and affogatos. Best lil' gelato shop in Texas! read more

Everything tastes good, pistachio really tasted like pistachio. Chocolate with orange peel is very interesting and flavorful read more

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The gelato was good so i give a star but i think its way too overpriced. The small cup that they have, very tiny, is more than 4 dollars. Compared to any other ice cream shop even kid's cup is bigger than this small cup. :/ Enjoy your sweet ice cream and give up paying for ur school. read more

Interesting (but not weird) and appetizing flavors like chamomile pistachio, mascarpone fig, cassata, tiramisu! It's definitely on the sweet side.. although I may be biased with my Asian palate typically prefering light sweetness. Slightly icy but it's pretty good. I'll be back with other newbies for them to try but don't think it's my go-to gelato place just yet. We'll see next time! I do want to try the waffle cone/cookie too. read more

Dolce Neve - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good gelato! I had a small (2 scoops) with the hazelnut and chocolate chip. Both were delicious: the hazelnut had such a strong, amazing hazelnut flavor, and the chocolate in the chocolate chip was wonderful. Thumbs up! read more

This nice Authentic Italian Gelato spot has made a location in Houston, started out in Austin and now has found a home here! The owner is true Italian and friendly himself, so you know the ice cream will be true to its roots. He has a revolving options of flavors. I had sampled every flavor, but had a hard time deciding which ones to order since they all tasted great. The vanilla bean, goat cheese pecans, organic hazelnut, and pistachio were my upmost top favorites. They are conveniently located next to Morningstar, so you can get you a cup of tea or coffee before enjoying a nice cone or cup of gelato. Although the concept is nice and the gelato tasted great, the portions are a bit smaller than other joints in Houston. read more

Dolce Neve - Organic Hazelnut | Fromage Blanc & Apricot Jam Gelato + Blue Corn Waffle Cone - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Being a huge fan of the Dolce Neve in Austin, I was excited to indulge in high quality gelato here in H-town! Some people may be turned off by the high prices (starts at $4.50 for a small), but honestly, the quality is just so high, it's totally justifiable. The gelato is ridiculously creamy and full bodied in flavor. Favorites (aka only ones I tried at this location): strawberry sorbet, mascarpone and figs 100% would recommend Dolce Neve -- you'll be blown away at how eating gelato can seriously be an experience! read more

New ice cream place we found! They just opened and the ice cream was delicious! Ice cream sandwiches and hot drinks! Will be back!! read more

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As it was my first time, I had a bad experience with the person behind the counter that neither greeted us nor asked us if we wanted samples. In addition, the price of a ~2 oz scoop was $4 which is outragoeusly expensive for ice cream that was MEDIOCRE AT BEST. Will not be making a second trip. read more

Fantastic gelato place and the best I have tried so far in Houston! Love their unique flavors! I got their Ricotta, Honey & Pistachio and Matcha Green Tea. It was heavenly! I also tried their Goat Cheese and Pecan, which was also extremely delicious. Adorably cute and quaint little shop. Great and friendly customer service! We got to meet one of the owners, Marco who was super welcoming and sweet! My only wish is that they were closer to where I lived in Houston... Or somewhere near the Montrose or River Oaks area. I would come more often if it was closer! read more

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Good flavored gelato with nice ambiance. I got the three flavor trio which was priced reasonably. read more

Dolce Neve - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Another delicious and aesthetically pleasing gelato shop has hit the Houston Heights! This Austin original expanded to Houston and the results are incredibly rich and refreshing gelato. The space is bright and open with industrial fixtures. The gelato itself is very creamy and flavorful. The 70% Chocolate Flavor has the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness of dark chocolate. The hazelnut (obviously) tastes like nutella- creamy and nutty and delicious. The coffee flavor we got was also amazing and i'm not even a coffee lover. Definitely recommend this place! read more

As we walked in, we were welcomed by the owner, Marco. We were able to sample many flavors before choosing a size. You can choose between 2, 3, or 4 flavor cup. There is also waffle cones too. The flavors change, based in what they have in stock. If you like gelato, you have to try this place out. read more

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I heard the buzz about Dolce Neve from an article written by PaperCity magazine and that same day I went to check it out! It was love at first taste!!!! Sooooo goood, texture and consistency of authentic Italian gelato and flavored true to taste! Lives up to their name...I loved the tiramisu, the stracciatella, the almond custard, and next time I'll be trying their ricotta pistachio ...but if you're looking for a sweet treat after dinner, this is your place! They also offer their gelato flavors in Popsicles and gelato sandwiches ;) can't get better than that! Super friendly customer service, owner let me try all the flavors I wanted! :D read more

I'm so glad to see this shopping center is getting some new life! I had the pistachio and chocolate which were really good. I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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Normally this place is fantastic however on this particular day the different flavor ice cream tasted the same and overly sweet. I was very disappointed that the fact the pistachio gelato was awful. How do you mess pistachio gelato. Talenti has better gelato. read more

I AM SO HAPPY! This was my favorite place to get gelato in Austin and now they have one here in Houston. I've been a fan of Dolce Neve since it was announced in Austin. The space is cute (not as cute as the one in Austin) but cute nonetheless. I love gelato, I used to eat it every day when I was in Italy, and this place just makes my heart and stomach happy. So glad these guys have come this far. read more

This is a great ice cream experience! Clean and airy environment, and Marco (owner) is a very nice guy. Very creative flavors that surprise you. Everything tastes clean and natural. Come check it out! read more

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In the neighborhood and it took Gelazo on 6th closing for me to check it out. Not as many flavors as some places however, excellent taste. Came in right before closing and the staff was super friendly, patient and understanding. Highly recommend read more

I was won over by the whiskey and pecan gelato. It was delicious. Missed the free cone on national ice cram day, but I can see why they ran out. This place was great! read more

Dolce Neve - Chocolate, Creme Dolce Neve, & Whiskey Pecan - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Awesome gelato! They rotate their flavors often, but do keep some staple flavors on the menu at all times.

Great spot for gelato in The Heights. The shop is clean and maintained very nicely with friendly employees. They give you testers with a variety of flavors to choose from. I love the Whiskey & Pecan and Mascarpone & Matcha! The small cup size looks almost like a baby cup but trust me, they give you A LOT. Think of the serving is double the size so FYI! They also have an array of ice cream sandwiches and we liked the chocolate chip. Definitely recommend if you are in the area and got a craving for something sweet. read more

So excited this has come to Houston. It was always a must-go whenever we went to Austin. Delicious gelato, friendly service, and a cozy place to enjoy it all...what more cools you ask for? Crema dolce neva was divine. read more

Dolce Neve - Earl grey and crema dolce neve...all mine! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best gelato I've had in Houston!! Authentic, most similar I've had to the gelato in Italy. They have it in the covered metal containers which is the way it's supposed to be done! Loved the hazelnut flavor as well as pistachio read more

Really great, this place was quick and easy to find. Parking wasn't a hassle there are plenty of spots. Inside is very quiet, calm and relaxed. The menu wasn't difficult to understand and the ice cream was really good. I got the almond and salted caramel mix and it was good if you're a fan of nuts. my friend got the almond and vanilla mix with a waffle cone and she claimed it reminded her of almonds. a bigger variety would be nice but that won't stop me from returning :) read more

Really cool vibe and nice place for late night gelato! Highly recommend their chocolate and their take on cookies and cream. They also have an assortment of unique other sweets/desserts based around gelato. read more

My new favorite place. I love a lot of the flavors here-- Candied orange and chocolate Mint chocolate chip Honey ricotta pistachio ***the best Sea salt chocolate Honey pecan? Only thing I would change is that they overfill the cups (not a bad thing) but it's hard to take to go. Other than that, awesome!! read more

Cute little spot with delicious, unique gelato flavors! My personal favorite was the tiramisu (literally tasted like a slice of tiramisu). read more

Dolce Neve - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The gelato is really good, and I can confirm the similarity to authentic Italian gelato. However, the product is a little overpriced, both for the portions served and for the product overall. read more

I have to say that I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but it is surprising how good the Goat Cheese Pecan is.. Disappointed at the sorbets though, very very sweet. read more

This is our regular gelato stop even though we live far away from this location in the Heights/Calvalcade area. I live with 3 women who won't go anywhere else. Marco runs this locale and his sister runs the Austin location. It is not a chain but family owned. Best gelato in the city and we have tried them all. I prefer the dark chocolate popsicle with dolce neve filling of custard and lemon rind. My kids sample the gelato from whisky pecan to goat cheese and some more usual flavors. Thus place is the real deal and I am only giving it up reluctantly. Marco is from Umbria in Italy where the nicest Italians hail from. I admit I have a man crush/bromance going but his gelato is superb. read more