Kind of pricey but on par for most gelato shops in the area. Dark chocolate - 3/5 has kind of a strange aftertaste Pistachio - 5/5 would recommend Lemon - 3.5/5 has a bit of something that makes it taste a little artificial Grapefruit - 4/5 pretty good but has a bit of something that makes it taste a little artificial Orange - 1/5 tastes artificial read more

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There is a wide variety of flavors but what impressed me was the prices. $6 for a cup, and good size scoops is very reasonable. I had the tiramisu flavor. I would come back to this place. read more

Expensive, 3 cones for $19. The guy working behind the counter on Friday night didn't seem like he wanted to be there at all. I asked for a cup to hold the ice cream. After paying $19 he said it was $1 for a cup. What a rip off. They didn't have kids size cups or cones. I'll never come back here again. read more

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! read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - Coconut & hazelnut gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

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

Gelateria Dolce Vita - a hand holding a gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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

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.

Pretty good gelato - fast service. There is seating outside but I also suggest you take it to go as you admire the nice waterfront right outside. Would only call out that I wish they had more sustainable cups in which to serve the gelato. They are currently hard plastic that are not reusable. read more

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.

I have gotten gelato from here for several years. My favorite flavors are pistachio and dark chocolate though many of the other flavors I have tried are excellent. This is my go to gelato place in gtown. It is nice to get some gelato and eat it next to the Potomac river or the fountain near by. This place is great all times of the year but really nice when the weather is warm because there are some gold places to sit down and enjoy the view and chill while eating gelato. I look forward to coming here against. I did wish there was a bathroom near by or in the store. read more

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. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - All the flavors of the rainbow!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We dropped by at this gelateria on a Monday night around 10:30. The place was quiet, with a single server behind the bar and only one of the two freezers still filled with flavors. I'm not sure if this is the norm, but there were still plenty of flavors to choose from. We got to sample two flavors each, before making our decision. We decided on a regular cup with both pistachio and grapefruit sorbetto. The grapefruit was delightfully sweet and not super tangy (as normal grapefruits are), while the pistachio was subtle yet tasteful with actual pistachios included. We briefly considered the strawberry (slightly too sweet for my tastes) and striatacelli (possibly misspelled, a little less flavorful than I hoped for). Overall, decent gelateria at a decent price, boosted by its location on the beautiful waterfront. read more

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

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. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - Pistachio & caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Gelato was tasty but the service was lacking. I asked to try a flavor and was told they don't do samples. This is the first gelato place I have ever visited that won't let you try before you buy. I ended up getting pistachio and was underwhelmed by the flavor. read more

came here for a quick sweet treat after dinner. nothing special about the gelato, but it was refreshing to eat while walking along the waterfront and chatting with friends! a little overpriced in my opinion read more

Location, Location, Location: 3 stars Outdoor seating overlooking all the hubbub that is the Georgetown waterfront with a view of the boats and the river. Service: No complaints Product: Just fine... but more importantly, the puppy LOVES it... and he's made a habit of dragging anyone at the other end of his leash from any place within walking/sniffing distance in Georgetown to come here and get some. read more

I loved the gelato here, and the location couldn't be better. It's just the kind of place you want to go for a stroll to on a lazy Sunday. I got a small cup of half hazelnut/half cappuccino gelato, and both flavors were delicious. The girl working there was really nice and not at all stingy with the samples. It was $3.95, and they piled it on pretty high, so I felt like it was a good value. I'll definitely be back. My only complaint is that it's on my regular jogging route. read more

Having stuffed my face across the way at Agraria at a Yelp event, something sweet and cold was necessary to top off the night. And what do you know! A homemade ice cream/gelato place within walking distance (literally 30 steps). There were a good selection to chose from; strawberry, Oreo, almond, pink grapefruit, etc. I got a small cup of strawberry ($3.95) and it was a good mixture of fresh, sweet and creamy. The service was fast and offered a small bite size sample of whichever flavor I asked for. Eating gelato while staring at a fountain on a breezy summer night, not so bad. read more

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

Took a trip to georgetown and we were craving gelato after dinner. This area is beautiful right near the water with a beautiful fountain. It was delicious gelato. Very tasty and they allowed us to sample before we chose. I ended up getting the tiramisu and chocolate hazelnut gelato in a small cup. It was a very good and a nice stop for dessert after a big dinner. read more

**3.5 Stars** The coconut gelato was delicious!! it is not too sweet and had bits and pieces of coconut inside the ice cream. Coffee flavor was good, but I preferred the coconut. I would probably get the coconut again, and try a different flavor next time I come here. There is not much seating inside the store but it is a convenient place to pick up a scoop of gelato and enjoy near the waterfront if its a nice day. read more

If you're going to spoil yourself in Georgetown when it's warm out, you need to do it right: Do yourself a favor, grab a loved one (or go solo with a book) and enjoy the outdoor seating of Georgetown's waterfront with one of these 'homemade' creations. Again, get off the M Street. Leave the familiar ice cream venues, try one of these creations and you won't be disappointed. I had a coconut favored creation that still has my tongue watering. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

YYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!! Ordered the Bacio ...... drool...... Nutella meets ice cream and falls in love!!! Ordered the caramel to take home.... not as much drool as the Bacio but still drool worthy!!! read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - Oh the possibilities!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Below the canal in Georgetown. Large modern development with nice shops, fountains and view on the river. This gelato is pretty good with gelato texture (not ice cream) and lots of flavors. read more

Visited this place twice on a hot weekday, afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday. There was a few people who have bought ice cream. I got the mango and pineapple sorbetto on a cone, both very delicious and refreshing. The two flavors I got was just right, light and still flavorful. If you are unsure about a flavor, you can ask for samples before purchasing and they are very patient with you. The workers here were patient, and friendly. As for tables and such, when I arrived and during the time I stayed, the tables were clean. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita - Mango Sorbetto on top with Pineapple Sorbetto on the bottom, both refreshing and delicious - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As I walked around the Georgetown Waterfront, we stumbled upon this gelato store. Luckily, there was no one inside beside the workers so we were able to try many different flavors. The staff was not very friendly but they would oblige to our tasting request. The flavors were not so great but we felt bad not ordering something after trying so many. I went with chocolate since its not that hard to mess up. It definitely wasn't a life changing experience. read more

I walked in at 7:32 pm on a Saturday night and they wouldn't serve me because they said they were already closed. But Google says they close at 8 pm and Yelp says they close at 1am. Either way - what kind of place on the Georgetown Waterfront closes at 7:30 pm on a Saturday night?! read more

The service and ice cream was great. The location and seating outside gives a great view. For a good and quick desert definitely a go to for the area. read more

I'm not the biggest gelato fan but this Gelataria is serving good gelato, in large scoops and nice flavors. I stopped by on a weekend and got a double scoop with espresso and a caramel gelato. It was good, not iced over and inexpensive. The waffle cone was fresh and I was able to sample a few different types of gelato before picking my flavors. read more

While walking around Georgetown, we stopped here because my dad loves gelato. He ordered a small tiramisu gelato, and the price was about what I would expect. There was a good amount of flavor, but the gelato was too icy. I would go somewhere else if you are just looking for gelato. However, the outdoor seating has a beautiful view of the Potomac, and this is a nice place to have gelato and take in the view in Georgetown. read more

After a hot day walking around Washington Habor aka the water front in Georgetown we stopped in for some gelato. There are plenty of flavors here that'll make anyone happy. There's two cases full of flavors but the cases contain the same flavors. It helps the line go down faster when a bunch of people aren't crowded around one cooler. That's about where the positive aspects of this place stop for me. It's clear that they don't wash the scoops off in between customers. I got my gelato and the only flavor I tasted was mint... I didn't order mint but the person in from of me did. We had the same issue with my family's orders tasting different. When it came time to sit most of the tables were dirty and employees didn't seem to care when it was brought to their attention. There are SO many dessert shops around here and we probably won't be back. read more

The gelato here is just okay. Very average, nothing special or sinful about it. The best part of this place is that it is conveniently located by the Georgetown waterfront and on a beautiful day (which it was the day I went) it is the perfect place to stop for some refreshing gelato to take with you as you stroll along the waterfront. On the particular day we went, we were heading out to take a cruise and it was kind of warm out. We were a little rushed but it wasn't busy. We were the only ones in there. I quickly zeroed in on the espresso and chocolate flavors. The price was actually reasonable and they take credit cards. They give you a very generous serving as well. The flavors were all right. Nothing to write home to mom about although my mom was with me at the time. She liked hers but she had trouble finishing it. It's a nice refreshing treat, but I've had much better gelato. They aren't the best, they aren't the worst, but they will do if you are in the mood for a yummy, cold treat. I'd go back. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita is always a great time, and a place I like to bring visitors when they visit DC. The gelato itself is top notch, and the location is great for taking a walk along the waterfront. When the weather is less conducive to enjoying the outdoors, they have a decent number of tables inside and out front. The real reason you're coming is for the gelato though, and it's absolutely worth it. read more

I thought this place had good gelato, enjoyed the pistachio. Sampled the baci gelato and, boy, did it taste EXACTLY like baci which is my fav chocolate in gelato form. Nice location to stroll around or take a seat while you enjoy your creamy gelato. provecho. read more

Gelateria Dolce Vita is in the Georgetown Harbour, and is a great place to pop in for a treat when you're walking around with friends or a date. The gelato here does rival Rome's, and it's probably the first I've had stateside that has been good enough for me to lay that claim. The number of flavors was a little disappointing the when I went (in Rome, there are hundreds!), but the creamy, fluffy gelato definitely hit the spot. We tried the tiramisu, strawberry, and pistachio. They were all fantastic. Other flavors included blood orange, vanilla, hazlenut, lemon, chocolate, and pink grapefruit. read more

NOM NOM NOM!! First off, what a great location! There's no better feeling than having a deliciously refreshing ice cream while sitting on their balcony with the wind blowing in your hair as you look over the Potomac river (and accidentally notice the obnoxious asshole with his yacht parked by the water having sex with his latest catch)...kidding! But seriously, the Baccio ice cream is soooo amazing. I love the stracciatella, the hazelnut, the dulce de leche!!! I don't know, I can't pick, they're all fabulous!! read more

Just as the summer was winding down, I had an insatiable craving for gelato and remembered this place existed. (I was always too full to enjoy it when I was leaving Tony & Joe's for brunch). Let me say that I was not disappointed. I got the hazelnut in a cup and sat down outside to look over the fountain and people-watch. I swear, the first bite had me feeling like I was back at the San Lorenzo Market in Florence, or walking the crowded alleys in Venice. It was divine. They have indoor/outdoor seating, which makes it a perfect place to meet friends, hang out with family or even have an indulgent first date dessert. Here, the location makes all the difference. read more