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Great options, tasted very decent. My Italian colleague recommended it and it was real Italian gelato. read more

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Such a good experience! Found this place on Yelp and popped in kinda spontaneously. What a cute shop in an equally cute little courtyard. The employee was helpful and super friendly, answering questions and letting us sample a few flavors. We each got two flavors in our small size, and the portion was overflowing and plentiful. I like how our cups were topped off with a little piece of waffle cone. I'm a sucker for thoughtful small touches. read more

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I loved it then and I still love it. Portions are small but that's all you need. I like all of the chocolate flavors. They are very rich and creamy. Service is friendly and you can enjoy your gelato on the patio. read more

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Love the gelato here. Very cool flavors and big portions!! The staff were also so nice and friendly. Highly recommend this place!! Honestly the BEST gelato place on the west side!! There's outdoor seatings and plenty of parking spots around. read more

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Amber D.

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I've passed by this place often and just never tried it. I decided after eating at the vegan spot next door to get some dessert. I like how you are able to sample the gelato before choosing. Not a huge spot but they do have a couple of tables inside and outside. I was thinking of just getting the baileys gelato until the lady working the counter told me to also try the ricotta and fig. OMG! Both of those are so good and the waffle cone even tasted divine! I will definitely stop by here again when I'm in the area. 10/10!!! read more

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Grace C.

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Dolcenero Gelato is in a small plaza with some other businesses and is really a grab and go spot. However, there's a good amount of outdoor seating. I had lunch already, so I ordered a small coffee gelato ($6.95) for dessert. Even for a small, it was a generous scoop! The coffee gelato tasted excellent. Parking is a challenge here. Very limited paid street parking on the street or try your hand with finding a free street parking spot a few blocks away. Since I was in the area for an exhibit, I parked across the street at Edgemar and got validated. read more

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Yvonne M.

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This place is an interesting twist on gelato.. first of all Al out of their flavors are not your ordinary ones you would expect. (Ex. Stracciatella, Gianduia, dolcenero etc.. so you may have to ask what those are exactly in English. Needless to say they are all. Rey good. I wanted something. Egan so I chose sorbet, flavor mixed passion fruit and mango. Let me tell you, on a hot day it hit the spot! They put a cute little waffle cone chip in each cup and make it look cute. As far as the atmosphere, it's located in a courtyard style area between several stores, and you can be seated there and enjoy your ice cream. I will absolutely go back when I'm in the area again. read more

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This is my favorite gelato place outside of Italy. The vegan flavors are plentiful and amazing, especially the coffee and dark chocolate. The dark chocolate and melon combo is also delicious, something I learned from a gelato man in Florence. The ladies who help us are always so welcoming and kind. They happily let us sample as many flavors as we like. Smiles are abundant here, sweet people alongside the sweet treats. It's a compact little shop with a two small tables inside and six outdoor tables reserved for Dolcenero customers. It's our favorite spot to hang out with the pups on summer weekends. read more

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I wondered where I had been that I just recently figured this group of stores/cafes/restos in Ocean Park, which sat next to each other, offering various amazing stuffs like Japanese handcrafted goodies and ingredients, European groceries and snacks, Italian gelato, European breakie, even Japanese and Thai foods. Dolcenero was one of them, I happened to just discover when trying to find where to go for dessert around the neighborhood. In the day they provided outdoor seats at the open court right in the middle of all these stores. Each of them still had their own areas, but plenty of spaces available. They got pretty busy at breakfast till lunch time as you could imagine it's nice to hang around and chill there over good meals. However I would say the turnaround time was quick enough. Dolcenero itself opened till late evening so I could get my ice cream craving satisfied even post dinner. My first try was Gianduja, Salted Caramel and Cheesecake; which all were lovely and it's challenging for me to rank them. I would simply say ask for samples and make your call. Besides, good suggestion is surely go for multiple flavors while you're there ;) For the price, the size was decent enough so perfect to share especially if you wanna go for more flavors. They did have variety of options for sorbet and vegan flavors if you opted for non-dairy ones. read more

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I have been searching for a place as delicious as Bacio di Latte (located in Century City) and have been unsuccessful until now. Dolcenero Gelato is just as delicious. The chocolate/hazelnut flavor has the perfect amount of sweetness. The texture is creamy and soft. The prices here beat both Bacio di Latte and Anita Gelato. They have sugar free options as well and their portions are huge. The service was exceptional. We were able to try as many flavors as our hearts desired. I would definitely return and recommend. read more

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We were looking for dessert after getting dinner at KazuNori and found this cute gelato place within walking distance! Located in a tiny plaza, this gelato place offers a variety of flavors including dark chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio, and caramel. We couldn't resist ordering an affogato even though it was in the evening. We tried the affogato with dark chocolate gelato and a cup of their pistachio. Both treats were absolutely delicious. The dark chocolate gelato was so rich and decadent. It offered the perfect sweetness to the espresso coffee. The pistachio flavor had the perfect nuttiness as well. I'm already dreaming of coming back and ordering another affogato! read more

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I had a medium size gelato and the lady behind the counter informed me that I get a different flavor for each of my three scoops.. i opted for the pistachio the tiramisu and the ricotta and fig. I thought the tiramisu would be my favorite but it ended up being the ricotta and fig. The pistachio was second favorite and the third was tiramisu. Dont get me wrong tiramisu wasn't bad, it just wasn't as tasty as the other two were to me on that day. All the other flavors look delicious behind the glass tempting me. The interior was neat and clean with bright lighting. Would definitely come back and try another three flavors when the weather heats again. read more

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I've passed by this very cute gelato shop so many times, but I hadn't gone until one hot day during the summer. It's small and cute, but there are lots of gelato flavors to choose from! The woman behind the counter was very nice and let me try a bunch of flavors before I made my selections. The gelato I got was really yummy and I was able to sit outside to enjoy it. There is seating outside (but make sure not to sit in the seats for the European deli next door) and parking in the back. read more

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The gelato here is insanely delicious! The perfect refreshing treat on a hot day. Service was very friendly and they had plenty of flavors to choose from nondairy sorbet as well. Portions were generous and the flavors and ingredients high-quality. Highly recommended! read more

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This really hit the spot. After a sushi dinner I wanted something refreshing and lightly sweet. We found this spot and it was exactly what I wanted. I mixed gelato and a sorbet. The ricotta fig with the lemon. Not a typical combo but it actually paired well together. Recommend. read more

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This cozy little gelato spot is a gem! The service was friendly, and they had a great selection of flavors. I went with the stracciatella, which I had been craving, and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Gheorghe P.

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Very solid gelato. I wouldn't say it's the best in Los Angeles but for sure it's the best in Santa Monica. The texture is good, the flavors could be a little richer in my opinion. For sure I'll be back again to try some new flavor. Prices are more than fair for what you get. read more

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Grace K.

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Got chocolate & pistachio flavors! the pistachio tastes EXACTLY LIKE THE NUT. I was mindblown when I tried this because I didn't expect an ice cream to taste exactly the same as the nut. I expected a super artifical flavor but it didn't taste like it. there's designated seating outdoors and is located in a small strip mall. there is parking available behind the building. The worker is friendly as well and provided us with samples! read more

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Yelp had this gelato place quite convincing due to most review gained in Santa Monica area. We walked a mile away to reached this place expecting creamy and delish ice cream. The ice cream we ordered was mint and pistachio which tasted great, though not perfect because the ice cream was a little melted upon serving, this possibly caused by no A/C in the premise while open during summer. Additionally the ice cream's texture was already melty on the freezer counter. Not sure if that's the normal condition or they just had their AC and freezer out on that day. read more

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Was walking along Main St one night after dinner and this looked like a cute little place to pick up dessert. How can one say no to gelato? They had a pretty decent menu and the staff were bubbly and friendly. I tried a few samples and ultimately landed on a split cup of hazelnut and stracciatella. My friend and I sat inside at the counter along the window. There's also some outdoor seating for warmer nights. There's also a parking lot right out front. Cute little convenient place in Santa Monica if you want some gelato. read more

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Julie D.

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A cute spot right on Main Street. We dropped in after eating our lunch at the beach. I kept it in the nut family and got a combo of pistachio and hazelnut. We enjoyed our treat on a beautiful clear day. read more

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Betty S.

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Hands down the best Gelato on the Westside! The quality is superb! The service is always great and there's plenty of outdoor seating. Definitely my favorite Gelato shop! I hope they never get rid of the Ricotta & Fig flavor! It is my favorite and out of this world delicious!!! read more

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Sydney K.

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I got the pistachio and ricotta with fig flavors. The ricotta with fig was actually better than the pistachio in my option. The quality was pretty good - i certainly wasn't blown away but the service was great - she let me and friend both try a bunch of flavors. The shop itself is pretty cute. read more

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Henri V.

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Dolcenero Gelato on Main Street in Santa Monica offers a nice selection of gelato in a variety of flavors. Yesterday while in Santa Monica and after lunch and leaving Augie's I saw this gelato shop and stopped inside. The gelatos looked spectacular and yummy. I was able to sample a few: Coffee, Ricotta and Fig and Stracciatella...I chose the later. It tasted lighter yet creamy and so yummy. It was the perfect treat to cool off from this heatwave. I usually don't eat ice cream and gelato especially if I witness bare ungloved hands scooping it out, and if the gelato looked too picked out. Neither was the case here. The girl behind the counter was nice and helpful. A few seats inside and there were outside patio seating but the shop did NOT have air conditioning! The refrigeration from the gelato did NOT cool the shop at all. I felt sorry for the girl or any staff member having to work in substandard conditions, that merits 1 star. The child cup gelato was yummy though and worth a try. read more

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Eric M.

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Great Tiramisu Gelato! The cashier was friendly and professional. Loved the ice cream diner feel. I wish I could try every flavor here. My daughter demolished her raspberry gelato and loved the waffle cone chips very much! read more

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Dave N.

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The gelato is fantastic and has some unique flavors. The service is great especially the young girl and it is very reasonable.

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PJ I.

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What a low life business. Bought a gelato, wanted 1/2 chocolate and half hazelnut. Charged me .50c extra. (Guess it's a lot of work to scoop two flavors) Then was charged another .50c for their "Premium" selection. The one server asks the other server if I should be charged twice, supposedly both the ones I selected were premium. Premium what exactly? They all looked the same to me except different colors and flavors. REALLY LAME. read more

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Sorry that you had a bad experience! Yes we charge more for premium…

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Asia T.

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I was just at this location with my family where we patiently waited for our turn. When we got to the front, the woman working with purple hair made a point to ignore me and give preferential treatment to the woman with blond hair behind me. In the queue I was next to pay, this employee brought the other lady to the register ignoring me again and had to wait on her because her husbands ice cream was not ready-- instead of servicing us first to complete the order. The experience was shocking and extremely disappointing. read more

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My honest review is that the gelato was just alright, I wasn't particularly impressed. I will admit I think my opinion is skewed as I was recently in Italy and had tried some great ones there. I just didn't feel that the texture or the flavors were all that great, it tasted like cheaper gelato to me. Their portions however are massive, but match their high prices. read more

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Melissa M.

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Best gelato ever! Every flavor of the vegan options to die for. Better than anything I've had as a vegan. I love it that it's so fluffy, smooth and creamy. I love it snd I'll be back soon!! read more

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Jordan H.

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Flavors were good but I wouldn't recommend, they don't fill the cones to the bottom, just skim the upper edges with 2 scoops and call it a day. Not worth nearly 8 dollars.. read more

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Quinn V.

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Meh. There are better places to get gelato. We went here initially because we saw they had vegan options. Only 2 when we got there. Not the best, but at least they had something vegan. For the area, they could have been better for vegans. I got the banana which was fine. My friend tried the ricotta and fig. The tasting spoon was good because it had the ice cream with a bit of the fig drizzle on it. When she got that flavor in a cut, there was no drizzle (no fig). It was a bland ricotta scoop. She couldn't finish it. They really need to incorporate the fig throughout. Maybe as a swirl in there or something. The way it is right now, it is pretty gross. The service was efficient. The girl behind the counter was nice. read more

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Mari Y.

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Love this place! Super authentic gelato, run by the sweetest little Italian lady She really packs the gelato into the cup, well worth the price! So many flavor options, gelato was super creamy and honestly one of the best gelatos I've had! read more

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Ekaterina I.

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My fav Gelato in LA! Ricotta & fig and pistachio are must try Cute small place, service is good, no complaints it's not a restaurant read more

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Great place to get a sweet treat! The worker who helped us was super friendly and informative. She let us know which flavors were sugar free, vegan, etc. I was surprised that the small size came with 2 huge scoops. I thought it was one of those "floater" type scoops where it looks huge, but the actual bottom of the cup was empty, but not at all! I also liked that even though you order with a cup, you get a piece of the waffle cone on top. Very sweet, crispy, and delicious. I got a small cup with 2 scoops: 1) Sea Salt Caramel: -Not overly sweet. Uniform caramel flavor throughout. Only slightly salty. -Not bad. 2) Ricotta & Figs: - This was a wildcard flavor that I wanted to try & the worker said it goes great with the caramel. She wasn't wrong! -I think there was actual caramel in this flavor because it tasted much stronger than the sea salt caramel. -Very sweet with actual fig pieces in it. My brother got strawberry and I think hazelnut, both tasted very good too. All the gelato that we had was very smooth and delicious to eat. Just be wary because on the way from the shop back to our car it melted super fast despite it being a cold December evening. read more

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We got the hazelnut gelato, it was creamy and delicious. The staff gave us samples before we chose our flavors. Then we went for a cute little stroll down Main St. read more

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Marissa C.

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Absolutely love this place!! I love that they have vegan flavors as well. I tried their vegan chocolate sorbet and figs with ricotta cheese flavor. Both are to die for!! Despite the chocolate flavor being vegan, it was still creamy and very flavorful. I love dark chocolate and it had that taste. Exceeded my expectations for this flavor. Figs with ricotta cheese was even creamier. It had pieces of fig and was overall super delicious. Not overly sweet either. For two orders of the two scoops came out to about $16. SUCH A GREAT PRICE for gelato. 11/10 recommend this spot! Gelato: 10/10 Service: 7/10 read more

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David Y.

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Cute gelato place with some nice seating outside - it's located in like the best spot on main street given other restaurant/businesses that you could walk out from just to be greeted by the tantalizing offer of gelato as a post-meal dessert. Great classic flavors, stracciatella is my usual go-to and this place served it read more

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Cathy S.

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Hubby and I came here to reward ourselves after a 3 hr bike ride around Santa Monica. They offer several enticing flavors that are a must try! Ricotta and Figs - 5/5 Their #1 flavor. Super creamy and yummy. Dark Chocolate - 5/5 Mmmm! Salted Butter Caramel - 5/5. I've only had salted caramel ice cream before so this was interesting. You can definitely taste the butter flavor. Service - 5/5 Very friendly and they offer free samples! read more

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2400 Main St
Ste A3
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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(323) 540-6263
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http://www.dolcenerogelato.com/

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Hours

What time does Dolcenero Gelato open?

Dolcenero Gelato opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Dolcenero Gelato close?

Dolcenero Gelato closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Dolcenero Gelato take credit cards?

Yes, Dolcenero Gelato takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Dolcenero Gelato have catering options?

Yes, Dolcenero Gelato does have catering options.

Does Dolcenero Gelato have a drive thru?

No, Dolcenero Gelato does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Dolcenero Gelato allow dogs?

Yes, Dolcenero Gelato allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Dolcenero Gelato have bike parking?

Yes, Dolcenero Gelato has bike parking.

Does Dolcenero Gelato have parking?

Yes, Dolcenero Gelato has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Dolcenero Gelato wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Dolcenero Gelato is wheelchair accessible.

Does Dolcenero Gelato have free WiFi?

No, Dolcenero Gelato does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Dolcenero offers Southern Californians not only an incredible assortment of gelato and sorbets, but also a cultural experience in high quality Italian gastronomy. It is the only place in Santa Monica, where gelato lovers can watch as it is made. Through a glass window behind the counter, customers can see it churning in what Dolcenero has coined The Happiness Machine.

History

Established in 2015.

Dolcenero owner, Simone Acciai, native of Florence Italy, fell in love with gelato early in his life. Ultimately, it was his passion for high-quality, authentic gelato that inspired him to create Dolcenero.

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Bacio di Latte was such a great find! We ordered the Cioccolato Belga + Tiramisu in a freshly made…read morewaffle cone, while my friend got the Giandujotto + Crema Torino. Every flavor was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. We both loved our choices and will definitely be back to try more. The service was top notch. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and happy to let us sample a few flavors before we decided, which made the experience even better. The shop was spotless and well organized. Besides their amazing gelato, they also sell gelato by the pint if you want to take some home. I also noticed they had brownies, pies, and cookies available, which all looked delicious. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality gelato with excellent customer service, Bacio di Latte is definitely worth a visit!

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4.5

(106 reviews)

3.2 mi

I had such an amazing experience at this location I smelled the waffle cones as I was walking by…read moreand definitely couldn't pass up on this place! Jay helped us out and welcomed us in she was super sweet and attentive and had a very positive attitude with a smile on her face the whole time we need more people like her definitely made my morning! Overall the gelato was delicious so much better than ice cream!!The service and ambiance was great will definitely be coming back!!

This place serves great gelato and has a great variety of flavors. When I visited James helped me…read moreout at the front, he was very nice and had a great attitude. Highly recommend this place.

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Inside and to-go gelato

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This has got to be the best Gelato outside of Italy. Even saying that, there are some flavors here…read morethat I prefer over everything I've had in Italy. For example: the matcha is so on point, I could eat an entire pint of it without stopping. The tangerine is so good that I stop in here for a small as an aperitif when I'm waiting for a table at one of the restaurants down or across the street. The place is spotless and beautiful. I've never seen so many flavors and many are unique to Fatamorgana. I highly recommend.

I was drawn in by the bright pink floral wall outside while eating lunch across the street! It was…read morea perfect day for a little gelato while walking to the next spot. I was amazed at how many flavors were available (and unique flavors too) and also very impressed with their allergy identification on each flavor card! My boyfriend has a nut allergy so for us, the cards were super helpful. We both tried a variety of flavors and each settled on two. I ordered the Chamomile & Lavender as well as the Cinnamon Cream which were great. The gentleman working at the counter was very friendly and happily helped us as we picked out flavors! I would definitely visit again if back in town!

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Big Love

The best tasting vegan ice cream! Tried mint chocolate chip today, super yummy and, I'll say it,…read morehealthy!

I saw this place on social media and bookmarked it for if I was ever in the area. Stopped in to…read moregrab a weekend sweet treat and tried my first ever plant based ice cream! This is a tiny shop, there is no indoor or outdoor seating, expect to take your ice cream to-go. This area is nice to walk around in and you're close enough to the beach that I didn't mind this. Pink Vanilla 4/5, this is SUPER date heavy, just traces of vanilla and coconut. It did come with quite a bit in the cup but even though its plant based, I would recommend you don't eat this all at once as you'll probably end up with a similar stomachache as I had ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Cookie Smash 3/5, this tasted like a candy bar between a Reese's and a Snickers. I was told this was a super popular flavor but I prefer a more fruity tasting ice cream so I opted for the pink vanilla

Pumpkin spice soft serve with trail mix

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Layla Bagels & Coffee

I had to stop by and get breakfast quickly because I was in the area. I so badly wish I found…read morereasons to be in Santa Monica in the mornings because I would make this spot my regular. I loved the bagels, I got the breakfast bagel with all the insane toppings on there. It left me full and happy.

great bagels! i enjoyed the mia bagel, and was happy they offer a vegan option. the bagels…read morethemselves don't seem super special imo, but i think the overall meal was of comparable quality to other breakfast spots in the area. don't bother with the matcha cream top.. unfortunately quite milky and not enough matcha imo!

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This place was amazing! I was so incredibly impressed. We came here with my kids, and this place is…read moredefinitely kid friendly. We sat in the backyard patio, and loved it. They have heat lamps and twinkle lights. They have paper and crayons for the kids. Victor was our waiter and he was awesome! So friendly and kind and gave great recommendations Parking: Parking was not bad! Metered parking for 2 hours and ample on a Saturday. Food: We got the chicken meatballs, Arancini, the salad with the fried capers and shrimp, and tagliatelle mushroom dish, corn, margherita pizza. My favorites were the Arancini, anchovy caper salad, and the tagliatelle. The dish that stole the show was the tagliatelle! It was AMAZING! the pasta was honestly the best I've had and I've had some amazing pasta. I will hands down be back!

Milo and Olive is great for many things. It is a bakery, a great to go selection and breakfast,…read morelunch and dinner. We love it. Parking is not my idea of fun, but that is okay. The service is great. They can help you and we dinned there and ordered food to take home. They had it hot and ready when we got out check. Milo and Olive uses seasonal, market-driven food which leads to the best ingredients available from local farmers and vendors with sustainable practices. Breakfast has the best handcrafted breads, rustic pastries and morning desserts. They also have a full breakfast men with dishes incorporating a variety of breads, For lunch and dinner they have great salads and pasta. They also have great pizza and I wish we had gotten an extra to take home. Next time we will. You will enjoy this place.

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Artichokes

Bread Head

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Established in 2024

After paying $24 for a veggie sandwich at Gjusta, I have new found appreciation for the team at…read moreBread Head. Their mozzarella sandwich is a masterpiece with Fresh Ovoline Mozzarella, Avocado, Alfalfa Sprouts, Pickled Red Onion and a delicious Za'atar Spread. What makes it stand out as one of the best sandwiches in LA is the bread. They make their own focaccia several times a day and it is divine. Probably the only other place that can dare to match their creations is La Zucca at the Beverly Hills Cheese Store. Some of our other favorites is the tuna sandwich. Service is always on point and the sandwich travels well for consuming it at home. There isn't a ton of space to sit, but there is some counter style seating. Tip: Their menu is limited by choice. Check their Daily specials (Sandwich of the Day) for inspiration. They have 3 kids sandwiches (all are meat based). Tip: The biggest challenge is parking, sometimes metered parking is available. Otherwise, park for free in neighborhood streets away from Montana. It's a pleasant walk.

My girlfriend and I went to this sandwich shop last week and it was great. I got the BLT with…read moreturkey added and she got the veggie wrap in a sandwich form. We liked it so much that we made a plan to come back next week. So we went to today and I ordered a BLT with turkey added, no problem. My girlfriend asked for the veggie wrap in a sandwich form and the guy at the register said "we don't do modifications". My girlfriend responded by saying they were able to do it last time so could you check. He looked fairly new and had trouble putting in my order in the register since I modified it by adding turkey. So he went to the back and just asked, do we do modifications? To which the guy in the back said no. She's vegan and that's all she can have off the menu so she ended up not getting anything and she was bummed since she really liked the sandwich they made last time. So we won't be coming back here and this place gets one star based on the customer service. It's a sandwich shop, if it's an extra charge to put a veggie wrap into a sandwich no problem. But the hard NO when it was made last time is PRETTY LAME for a sandwich shop not being able to make a veggie sandwich.

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Love their espresso tonic drink…read more And this is coming from someone who makes their espresso at home almost daily Good stuff

We got the matcha einspanner, banana matcha, and mango sticky rice matcha. Service was fast and…read morethere's a good amount of seating inside for studyung. - Matcha einspanner: standard, good amount of sweetness - Banana matcha: banana flavor was a but too artificial for our liking Mango sticky rice matcha: subtle mango flavor and good amount of sweetness (we liked this one the most)

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Tobias G.

0

1

0

11 months ago

If I could, I'd give this place zero stars. I live just two minutes away, and it's been my go-to for the past six years, but after today, I'll be finding another gelato spot. When I first started coming here, it was great the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. Now, the service has gotten terrible. There's one staff member who seems to only be nice if you're fair-skinned. I tested this with my girlfriend, who is white she was served immediately and treated much better than I was. This has been going on for a while now. The place is also outdated and dirty. It's obvious it hasn't been properly cleaned in years. The gelato, which used to be the main draw for me, is no longer worth the visit. Portions vary depending on who's serving, and some scoopers are way more stingy than others. The quality has really dropped as well. Some of the less popular flavors look stale and gummy, which makes it clear they're not replaced often enough. On top of that, they now charge extra for things like "premium" flavors or splitting a scoop, 50 cents each. It's not much, but it feels like they're just nickel-and-diming you at every turn. What's next charging for the cup and spoon? I won't be coming back, and neither will my family. They've lost my business for good read more

Sean C.

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8

0

2 years ago

I visited Dolcenero Gelato on Main Street in Santa Monica last night to celebrate my son's birthday, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. My son's favorite flavor, strawberry, was removed from the display just before we ordered, despite my request to keep it. I asked the employee to hold off on removing it, but she ignored me. When I voiced my frustration about the situation, the employee was not only dismissive but downright rude, showing no regard for my concerns. However, I want to commend the owner of Dolcenero Gelato for his response. After speaking with him this morning, he immediately acknowledged that the employee was in the wrong and apologized for the incident. To my surprise, the owner went above and beyond, personally delivering a large container of strawberry gelato to my home in the afternoon as a gesture of goodwill and an apology for the poor service we received. This level of commitment to customer satisfaction is rare, and while the initial experience was far from acceptable, the owner's actions were a true testament to his care for his customers. I won't let one rude employee overshadow the dedication of the owner, and I look forward to giving Dolcenero another chance. read more

Joe A.

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2

0

4 years ago

The service is the reason why I'm giving 2 stars. I came with my children and the girl who served me was wearing a bra as a shirt. She seemed like she didn't want to be there and this is not a family friendly restaurant. I want to come and eat my gelato with my family in a CHILD FRIENDLY setting without having to see someone's bare back, chest and stomach while handing me my food. Other than that the gelato was decent, I got the split between the vegan and ricotta for a good price. read more

Sonia L.

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1

0

4 years ago

La niña que me atendió esta noche fue muy grosera. Cuando traigo a mis nietos por las mañanas no tengo ningún problema. Cada vez que le hacía una pregunta me daba actitud y decía que no sabía nada. No se lavó las manos antes de tocar mi helado y las mesas afuera estaban muy sucias. Creo que me cobró de más por nuestro helado porque pagué más de lo que suelo pagar cuando vengo otros días y siempre pido lo mismo. Estoy muy enojado y no pienso volver. read more

Papaya K.

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461

11 years ago

Tucked away in a small plaza with cars parked in front, it didn't catch my eyes until I was eating at the Thai vegan next door. Curious, I decided to try it out after my dinner. I had the French vanilla and the whiskey cream flavors. Each spoonful felt like it had a cup of sugar in it. I couldn't taste the flavors, all I tasted was sugar. I couldn't even finish a quarter of it. I am now praying on my knees that I don't have diabetes. read more

Dolce D.

1

0

1 year ago

SO GOOD I PANICKED AND WROTE A POEM In Santa Monica, not far from the pier, Lives a gelato that brings you to tears. (Not sad tears--more like what-is-this-magic?) Each scoop is creamy, cold, and tragic. Pistachio? Perfect. Stracciatella? CIAO BELLA () I blacked out as I snacked out One bite in, I lost my grip, Dropped my phone--but saved my drip. So if you see me there, face deep in a cup, Don't say hi-- grab a spoon and back up. read more

David Y.

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95

7

5 years ago

Bad service. This place is definitely not cheap and to top that the service sucks. You can't get a small with waffle cone even though they charge a dollar for it. How does that make any sense. There is no air conditioning working there which is totally against labor laws. You can't have a store that hot with your staff working there. I prefer the other ice cream shop down street. read more

Nathan A.

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3

0

11 years ago

ok I know...another ice cream place..... but let me tell you the flavor is not too sweet the gelato is not too heavy and it's a great desert after my ramen feast next door. they say everything is organic but what is best about this place is they have some really good classic flavors as well as some crazy ones. had the milk one and will probably try the berry one next time. read more

T C.

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33

14

11 years ago

Great gelato. I loved it. Owner makes it by himself and he works here. He is very friendly. I come here for one of my friends advice. He right on it. By the way, it is great price best value. read more

Ryan G.

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5

1

1 year ago

Monday June 9th 10pm, who decided to higher this low level women? Disgusting attitude. If you have any self respect don't come here.....

Manfred H.

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53

0

8 years ago

Delicious gelato. We liked the flavors they had a lot and therefore we have to go back to try more of them.

Jaspreet S.

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6

0

4 years ago

The ricotta and fig gelato will CHANGE your life. One scoop is more than enough. You HAVE to go.

Murat H.

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30

8

4 years ago

They put 3 flavors in a small cup but the cant put more than 1 flavor into the pint???

Robin P.

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9

1

10 years ago

The hazelnut gelato was delish!

Ben V.

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50

2

11 years ago

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