This place has the best affogatos I've ever had!!! They smush the generous, flavor bomb helping of gelato into the cup so the rich espresso doesn't melt it too quickly. Savor. (My mouth is watering right now) Pleeeez open at 10a in the summer so early morning river runners can have a shot of your heavenly gift. read more

Yep, this is a local favorite as evidenced by the queue and it is now a favorite of ours! I ordered a small cup containing South African Dark Chocolate and I was richly rewarded. When next our sweet tooth barks at us, Gelato Dolce Vita will be high on our list. read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - South African Dark Chocolate. Mmm, mmm good! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Delicious hole in the wall gelato spot! Friendly staff that had no issues letting us try many of the unique flavors they had. The signature stupify did not disappoint. The gelato is extremely sweet and rich so I would recommend a sharing or getting a small size. read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - Stupify & cookies n crème - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Delicious assortment of authentic Italian gelato that just hits the spot on a cold Arizona day! A ton of delectable flavors to choose from chocolate varieties to fresh fruit (i chose strawberry and peach!). Staff is very friendly here and they actually share space with another favorite of mine, Dolce Vita Italian Grocer- highly recommend! read more

I got a cup of the award winning Stupify - biscoff & caramel. Satisfactory taste and texture! I can see how it would be award winning altho not quite at the level of Allora Gelato. Solid gelato shop conveniently located next to its Italian pasta shop. No issues with service. read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - Stupify - biscoff & caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Very quickly became one of my husband and my favorite places to eat! Even was able to get my whole family to come and enjoy the experience together! I would highly recommend! read more

This gelato was phenomenal! The flavors were amazing It's a 3 sample limit We went with Biscoff and a quarter Moroccan Chocolate. My mouth exploded with flavors. The experience went by so fast. We will be back!! The gentleman was so knowledgeable and friendly Gelato Dolce Vita is the best gelato in Mesa!! read more

The flavors that are offered are a great selection. Best Gelato in the area! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was nice and you might get a table to enjoy your treat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had been to La Dolce Vita for their delicious Gelato several times. Now during restaurant week I was able to experience their fabulous food. I started out with the arancine, 2 large deep fried balls with stuffed with a ragu. Next was a prosciutto dancing that was enough for 4 people with a side of the most delicious seasoned fries I have ever tasted. Desert was obviously Gelato and once again was not disappointed. Tiramisu and Java Joy. Amazing flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was great and while the setting isn't fancy, it has a warm feeling to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I plant return to taste the pasta dishes and a repeat of my favorite gelato. read more

I can't imagine anyone giving Dolce Vita anything less than 5 stars -- we've been coming here for over 6 years, and it's hands-down our favorite family-owned local spot for a sweet treat! The gelato is always perfectly smooth and creamy, with bold, true-to-life flavors that never feel artificial or overly sweet. My go-to flavors are Raspberry paired with Dark Chocolate -- seriously so good. My husband is obsessed with the Stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate shavings), he gets it just about every time. We've brought so many friends and family members here over the years, and every single one of them falls in love with it, too. Even after traveling and trying gelato in Italy, Dolce Vita still stands out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself has that cozy, charming vibe that makes you want to stay a while, with indoor/outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have a lunch spot next door if you want to stop by for a panini then gelato for dessert... why not? Dolce Vita is 10/10 never disappoints!! read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - Raspberry and Dark Chocolate cup YUM. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

First off. This place is a must return. Service was courteous. We got the straciatella and that was perfect. The samples of the Sicilian, stupify, and tiramisu will bring us back for round 2 read more

Walked in at 1900 hrs on 31 Jan 26. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a few people ahead of us; as in a mom & dad with VERY loud kids x2, grandma & grandpa.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The 'Mom & dad' were sampling what seemed to be every damn thing they had in their gelato case, which only held up the line of people which was getting longer and longer. By the time he & she got done with their samples, the kids and grandma and grandpa had disappeared outside. Needless to say, they were causing the employees to exclusively wait on them! Now, as previously stated, the line is quite long and in walks this very pregnant woman with child & hubby in tow who says; "who's next" and just starts ordering not letting anyone answer nor give a damn about anybody else in line AHEAD of her. OK, maybe she's just obnoxious. But what really irritated me was the robotic response from the employees; (two young women & a young man) never bothered to acknowledge anybody else except the ever so pregnant entitled woman. In fact, they just let her proceed with her order as if the other 10+ people in line didn't matter! The employees were in auto pilot and not paying attention to anything or any one around them. We were up in front & next.....but felt obviously invisible so we just walked out. read more

I love their ice cream it's the best it's so creamy and delicious!! All workers are so nice !!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really clean Too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just they can fill the cup more not being mean!!! read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

After driving by this place a million times I finally needed to stop in and check it out. Gelato was good and they had a good selection of flavors. They also have a little market inside where you can buy some italian grocery items. read more

I've been coming here for years. The gelato is still good but the serving size vs the price is a rip off now. I went this evening and ordered a small cup. The server leveled it off at the rim. I had two flavors so imagine that. It was truly like a baby cup. It was not worth the $6.70 I paid so I will never come back. read more

Amazing Italian food and gelato, lots of options, rich flavors, friendly service, and a [[HIGHLIGHT]]cozy atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

Sooooo good! This place rivals anything I've had in Europe. I just love it. It's also nice that they don't rush you to order and are very patient about samples. read more

Okay, I did NOT expect to stumble into the best gelato I've had in the Valley on a random trip to East Mesa. Gelato Dolce Vita is a small shop attached to an Italian restaurant that serves up delectable flavors -- I genuinely enjoyed each one I tried! I ended up selecting the blood orange, since I was looking for something unique and fruity. However, the espresso and stracciatella also have my heart!! The texture was perfectly dense and smooth, and the friendly staff fully packs these little cups. You can even choose two flavors with any size. The only trouble you'll have is figuring out which flavors to choose! read more

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Amazing flavors and great quality. Definitely recommend for some Gelato. The service was great and the samples help you make your right choice. read more

Genuine Italian food! Great place, wonderful quality! Mesa's best kept secret! The gelato is made at home and it is delicious!

Efficient service and a calm atmosphere. I'm a huge fan of the affogato, but their cups and cones are delicious and the portions are generous! This is a great spot for a cute and casual date, or a sweet way to end the day. read more

I have been coming here for a few years and the gelato is just amazing! Every flavor is fantastic. I bring all my friends in as well and they all love it. I wish it wasn't so far of a drive for me, so I appreciate the to go containers they have available. Not too keen on the service though, some of them seemed to have an attitude of inconvenience and annoyance but the gelato is so good I just ignore the attitude. read more

All of there Gelato's where amazing! And they have like a little Italian-store in there that you can buy fresh that they serve in their restaurant as well! Everyone is so nice and great at there job! Definitely recommend them to Everyone! Please check them out, you won't be disappointed!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is such a cute little Italian place!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - Amazing Gelato, fresh Italian pasta and ingredients! Made to order Italian food! 10/10 yum! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

$44 for a calamari appetizer and pasta carbonara entree. It was a pickup order. When my daughter brought it inside I asked if she had checked the order when she picked it up because it smelled like fish and we didn't order fish. The order was correct but the carbonara sauce was so strong (anchovy) that the meal was not fit to eat. It was also stone cold. We only live two blocks from the restaurant. The calamari was also stone cold. The quality of the calamari was terrible. Fast food restaurants serve better product. Calamari strips were tiny little pieces with a ton of batter. Could not even taste the calamari, this meal was so bad we threw it away. Usually I give a restaurant two chances. Not this time. I can't remember a meal that was worse than what I was served today. Won't be back.... Ever. read more

Gelato good. Service poor. Asked for a to go order. "We don't have lids..we don't do to go orders. The restaurant does to go..it's real food". Unbelievable answer. Save your money. Other gelato places, ice cream places accommodate to go orders with lids. Must be real food, eh? read more

The gelato is excellent! Peppermint was great! I need to try the sandwiches. The pizza was just mediocre to me, didn't taste much different than Costco pizza. But I did re heat it in the toaster oven. I didn't have it fresh. read more

Vanilla blueberry swirl, didn't disappoint! My boyfriend got a cookie butter and that was yummy too! read more

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I LOVE this gelato spot. I went to Italy for a month and ate so much gelato, and let me tell you - this is right up there with the best gelato I have ever had!! The staff is super nice - they are welcoming and give you excellent portions, which make getting gelato a bang for your buck! I would come here every day if I could. read more

Great authentic gelato! They have a variety of flavors to choose from and there is always a line since there's an Italian restaurant next door. It's a small location and there's not a lot of places to sit, but the service is quick. read more

After reading the other reviews about the lackluster customer service, I was a little skeptical about coming here. I decided to stop by with my daughter and WOW! Not only was the staff super friendly, but they were also very helpful in recommending different gelato flavors. 10/10 gelato, 10/10 service. Will be coming back! read more

Little family owned gelato place an Italian market. So many flavors! I had the South African Chocolate and Blueberry Vanilla swirl --they were incredible! I came after taking my kids to the bounce park (ages 7 and 10) and they liked the gelato more than the bounce place! Funbox 2 stars, Gelato 5 stars! The kids got salted caramel, peach and milk chocolate (all were fantastic). [[HIGHLIGHT]]In the 116 heat--definitely worth a stop when the car is cooling down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you! read more

So many flavor options! We were all happy with our choices. I will go during the day next time to check out the deli.

Came here for gelato with my dad! I ordered a combo of the chocolate/forest cherry. There were lots of flavors here and these two tasted great together. Pretty good gelato and one of the best places in the Phoenix area that I've found. read more

Delicious. Authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can hear the owners speaking Italian in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend.

Gelato is delectable EVERY time and the customer service is excellent. I like to try a few samples sometimes when I go in and they're so welcoming and kind! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's also outdoor seating which is nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Wow! The portions have gotten so small. You would think with new competition across the street they would have kept the generous portions they use to have. The gelato is still delicious but you kind of feel cheated if you were a long time customer. read more

I'd heard this place was good, but wow. Super creamy and amazing flavors. Whoever makes this is an artist! I just moved to the area and have already been in twice. Employees have been helpful and wearing masks. The shop is very clean. It's also attached to an Italian grocer/deli so you can pick up a sandwich or staples like pasta if you need. They have a lot of flavors - I'd say at least 20. You have your classics like salted caramel, fruit flavors, then some creative ones like peach cobbler, my current favorite. read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - It's even more delicious than it looks! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Service was good. Great selection of flavors of Gelato. I had the mixed berry and Black Forest. It was delicious. Would definitely go there again. read more

We have eaten here several times and not had any issues, but this last time was horrible. Hair in the food, mold floating around in the water... no thanks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was okay, but the eating area seems subpar and having hair and debris in things you're supposed to consume... yeah, we won't be back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check out Gourmet Gelato and Coffee off of Power and McDowell as an alternative for gelato if that's your thing. read more

I've eaten here twice. The taste and texture of the gelato is great. The serving sizes are generous even for the small size. However, the bathroom raises serious concern about how the management perceives cleanliness. Does the inside of the gelato machine get cleaned with the same attention to detail? Some credit is due because this time the bathroom was cleaner than it was before. read more

Gelato Dolce Vita - Bathroom door - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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