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    Gelateria Dolce Vita

    3.4 (89 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Coconut & hazelnut gelato
    Naomi C.

    Lovely location and very kind owner. It is located right above farmers, fishers & bakers and I've always wanted to try it but am always too full , but tonight we decided to make a night of it at the wharf without dinner. We walked the entire strip from the bridge into Virginia and wound up right here so stopped in to try the gelato. I had left my purse in the car and they didn't take ApplePay but the owner kindly let me try the coconut and hazelnut flavors. They were DELICIOUS! I am a fan of less sweet gelatos in general and these were perfection!! Loved everything about the gelato, the customer service and the location is great!

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    Paul R.

    I decided to get some gelato after lunch before my tour continued and this was a nice choice. They had a full array of unique choices. I ordered a large three scoop bowl of gelato. Tasted great and a reasonable cost. I combined Carmel, hazelnut, and butterscotch. Good service and they also have a good choice of drinks as well.

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    Jose F.

    I tried the strawberry sobretto and it was pretty tasty! The sweetness of it was pretty good!

    Linda P.

    Great and Convenient location but there wasn't very many flavors. I struggle to find two flavors that I actually liked. The price was decent and the amount of ice cream. The taste was very creamy and fresh, but my only issue is the amount of choices.

    All the flavors of the rainbow!!!
    Kevin G.

    There is a reason why the freeze section is a common picture posted for this place and it is because you are visually overwhelmed for choices. If you have a favorite flavor be adventurous and try something new. Even though the strawberry looked so appealing and was calling my name I decided to try a sweet and tangy and had a pineapple/lemon combo. It was well worth it and the service quick. Don't worry about being rushed because the choices will give you reason to pause for the cause. Summer is coming and this will be a frequent stop for a cool treat.

    Pistachio & caramel
    Marivic L.

    The best thing about this place, much like many places near the waterfront, isn't the food - it's the location. I've tried many gelatos in Italy and right here in the DMV. You want fab? Go to Pitango in DC. If you want a good view of the water and great location for people watching, come here and hang out in their outdoor seating. The gelato looks ok, but I love pistachio gelato and the flavor just wasn't there - like, at all. I did find a tiny bit of ONE pistachio in it though, so I know they tried. Ha. The caramel was better, but it still wasn't what one would expect. Pass this up and just for for the Haagen Dazs nearby. For once, I think ice cream beats gelato - at least in this particular area.

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    Gelato! Im a fatty for gelato lol. Pretty good, would try again! Ate down bad! I had watermelon and mango and it slapped!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent ice cream with an amazing view. You can spend time along this strip for a while, but make sure you hit this spot. It's so good.

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    Great prices, a cute location with an astounding view of the harbor, and their Tiramisu and Bacio flavors were the best I've ever had.

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    Great place to cool down on a super hot day. A big variety of flavors and good price!

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    Its not a Ice cream, Its Gelato tasty and shop has beautiful view. Highly recommended !

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    We loved this little ice cream shop! They have many unique flavors, and unlike other places, when…read moreyou order a regular size cup, it's one and a half scoops and you can get two different flavors! I chose Blueberry Sour Cream Crumble and Butterscotch Miso. Both were wonderfully creamy, however the blueberry wasn't very flavorful-but I loved the crumble pieces. The Butterscotch had a nice rich, flavor. Definitely want to have it again. My husband got the Maine Sea Salt Caramel and the Vietnamese Coffee. He said it had a very strong coffee flavor and he loved it. The caramel ice cream tasted exactly like its name-you could taste every flavor and it was yum! There are steps going up to the shop and some counter seating around the perimeter inside. The staff is very friendly and took great care of us. They seemed really proud of their shop and the high-quality products, but especially were committed to giving customers a nice experience! There appeared to be on-street parking available but we walked. Very fun place overall!

    I got a lot to say and my friends are talking about our experience so let me just give you the run…read moredown: Overall, great. They have unique flavors (butterscotch miso, peppercorn(?), seven layer bar, etc.), but they also have your typical ice cream flavors (chocolate, strawberry, cookies & cream). They do this unique thing where a "single" scoop comes with an additional half scoop of any flavor. So that's a perk. So far so good. I will say, it's kind of ridiculous to not offer samples, especially given how outta pocket some of these flavors are. I understand it might lead to a lot of samples, but my friends and I would've loved to try different flavors. You can at least offer one sample. My true score is an 8.5/10. Clearly we liked the ice cream (see image). Ok bye guys.

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    Dolcezza - Strawberry matcha

    Dolcezza

    4.2(737 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Dupont Circle
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    Visited the Connecticut Ave. location, and it was the perfect last stop to end the night! I was…read morecraving sorbet, and while I was waiting in line, I spotted the barista, Will, crafting coffee like an artist. I told him to surprise me with a drink (check out the video below!). For the sorbet, I was recommended the Lemon Opal Basil and Sour Cherry flavors, and BABY... my taste buds were dancing! Then I grabbed my surprise coffee from Will. He made me an iced Oat Milk Dolce Delizia with a hint of vanilla, and it was right up my alley. After the very first sip, it was an instant connection... with the drink, of course. The vibes were so good that my friend and I ended up sitting there talking for a couple of hours. Between the incredible sorbet, my new favorite coffee order, and the cozy atmosphere, Dolcezza has officially inspired me to start going on late-night coffee hunts and yap sessions. I'll definitely be back! Oh, and fyi... it does get a bit crowded, BUT don't let that scare you away! Everyone was super considerate and didn't linger once they finished eating, so others had a chance to grab a seat and enjoy the space too. So don't get overwhelmed--just be patient, soak in the vibe, and it'll be worth the wait! Line moved pretty quick.

    I'm a Dolcezza fan and have been a customer for years. My go to for coffee is the Dulce De Leche…read morelatte. Perfectly sweet and creamy. I've tried other DDL lattes from other coffee shops around the city and this one is by far the best. It's good hot and iced. The seasonal strawberry matcha is also very good. This place is great for the seasonal drinks and gelato flavors using local ingredients. My absolute favorite seasonal flavor is the Blackberries and Cream gelato. I ate it so much last summer that I could see the color of the gelato get darker as the season progressed and as the berries reached their peak. I got a few hand packed pints to keep in the freezer but they didn't last long. The mascarpone & berries is my favorite classic flavor. I've been to every Dolcezza location in DC and my favorite is the DuPont location. The baristas are chill and somehow their drinks taste better than the other locations. Not sure how that's possible but I notice a difference. I think it has something to do with how the drink order is entered at the register. At another location, I noticed my DDL latte was entered as a latte with DDL syrup and it was noticeably off. Not sweet at all. When I asked the barista he said there was no DDL button but at DuPont the drink is perfect every time. I'm not usually focused on nitpicking but if I'm paying $10 for a coffee, I expect the taste to be consistent regardless of location. Back to DuPont. This location has decent seating but definitely isn't appropriate for longer study sessions during busy times. There's a large communal table and bar style seating along the front window that is great for people watching (or construction watching). It's conveniently located, about a 10 minute walk away from the DuPont metro. Is Dolcezza expensive? Yes. Will I continue to use my discretionary income on $10 coffee and gelato. Yes, because it makes me happy and it's an act of self care.

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    3.5(534 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Dupont Circle
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    No-frills ice cream shop that hidden away underneath many of the shops in Dupont…read more Has a variety of flavors of very tasty ice cream, including most of the classics and a few original ones as well Only have a few stools inside for seating Solid waffle cones

    On our way to the metro, we noticed this ice cream shop and decided to stop in. This was an obvious…read morechoice for a large group of Wisconsin residents. No negative feedback in this review. All good things! 1. Appearance of the Venue This spot has a really cool, old-school ice cream parlor vibe. It feels traditional, welcoming and exactly what you want a neighborhood ice cream shop. 2. Service The service here was great and very friendly. We were traveling in a large group, and the staff was able to accommodate all of us in a very timely manner. Which we really appreciated since we were on our way to a destination and had other family members meeting us at the metro station. Thanks to their quick service, we didn't keep anyone waiting. 3. The Ice Cream As a Wisconsinite, I am a bit of an ice cream and custard snob being from the dairy state! While it doesn't quite match up to Wisconsin's Custard (IYKYK), I will say it was good ice cream and definitely tasted better than some I've had in other states. This made the spontaneous stop worth it. They offer several fantastic flavors of hand dipped ice cream. I ordered the salted caramel in a cake cone. The ice cream was really good. It was rich and flavorful. Not too salty either. It is wonderful to find a great local spot while traveling as I always love supporting small businesses. Here you go asking me again, will I return? Yes! The ice cream was really good plus the service was fast and friendly.

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    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Jeni's Pistachio Macaron is my 2nd love, so delicious. Too cold for rooptop sips in this subzero season. #pintclub

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.5(704 reviews)
    1.8 mi•U Street Corridor
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    Jeni's has been around for ages and we drive by / walk by it a lot every single time we're in DC to…read morevisit the in-laws. But usually, we're too full from whatever meal we've just finished. But this time, we purposely skipped dessert at the restaurant and had ice cream instead. They have a ton of really cool flavors and you can try them before you pick. I tried the mint chip and the darkest chocolate. The darkest chocolate was so good that I ended up with two scoops of it - that's how much I wanted. It's hard to find a solid, not too sweet chocolate, so this was perfect. I had it in a waffle cone, which was so fresh and so crispy.

    Stopped by Jeni's for ice cream and the line was no joke. We waited close to an hour, so I'd…read morerecommend getting there closer to opening if you can, especially on a busy day. That said, it ended up being worth the wait. One thing I really liked is that they let you sample flavors before committing. I went with Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Mint Chocolate Chip. Great combination. The mint was refreshing and balanced the richness of the cake flavor really well. They had run out of waffle bowls, so they placed a waffle directly on top of my ice cream instead. Honestly, it was fantastic. The warm, crisp waffle with the ice cream ended up being one of my favorite parts. Overall, really good ice cream and definitely worth trying. Just come prepared for a wait, or get there early!

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