Happy Birthday Dolcezza!!!!!!!…read more Came by to celebrate a joyous day with a great scoop of their Chocotorta ice cream. This was such a hit that I decided to get something to go. Huge fan of their gelato but this is my first time visiting this location. Service was good Location: this place was perfect for sit down chats with a friend Lots of great flavors to choose from and they have some incredible soft serve flavors Looking forward to visiting again

It was my first time visiting Dolcezza, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I got to try the…read moreChocotorta gelato, which was really rich and creamy. I liked that the restaurant had a lot of seating, service was quick, and that staff were very friendly. I was also really pleased to learn that they sell pints of gelato as well. I'll have to come back to try other flavors.

located in a busy neighborhood and very busy inside. I had to try to move around people trying to…read moreget items from the bakery area and I had kids bumping into me several times when I was in line to pay. line went by quick. I didn't get any utensils or napkins in my to go order. I came in the afternoon on a weekend and they still had a good amount of selection. I thought the desserts and bakery items were ok. the bottom of one of the cakes I had was soggy. some of the bakery items tasted and felt over baked. They gave me one of their new glass cups for free for spending over $30

Located inside the Luna Food Hall (RIP to Vapiano's!) and pretty accessible. I needed an afternoon…read morepick me up and ordered the Tiramisu Latte (iced with oat milk) and my brother ordered a hot vanilla latte. The tiramisu latte may have been the best one that I've ever had and I've tried a good many. Service was direct and quick and there were a lot of grab and go options for pastries and sweet treats. Good amount of seating since it was a food hall.

Perfect place to get sorbet on a hot day :)…read more We were looking for a sweet treat after walking around DC and decided to try this place out! They have a vast selection of gelatos and sorbets in unique flavors - we ended up trying the passion fruit and mango sorbets. Texture was smooth and creamy, and not cloyingly sweet. Very refreshing and gave us a burst of energy to continue with our sightseeing!

This gelato was unbelievably good. Seriously the best gelato I've had in a while, maybe ever. It…read morewas elastic, luxurious, and flavorful. Chocolate hazelnut was the agreed upon favorite flavor: it literally tasted like Nutella. The Black Tea was pungent, yet light: it tasted like tea, but wasn't overpowering. I would highly recommend and would love to go back. *My group sampled some of the sorbets and found them not as punchy or flavorful as we would have liked, so I would definitely recommend the gelato, not the sorbet.

I have a pretty solid sweet tooth and on a hot day, ice cream is the best option…read more While waiting for our timed tickets for planet world we made a quick walk over. There is a vast sweets menu. 12 cobbler flavors and banana puddings options along with biscuits and cinnamon rolls. It's a relaxed vibe with r&b music going. There is also ice cream. It's standard vanilla with toppings. I got Nutella and wife got butterfinger. It's hand scooped ice cream. And the toppings are generous. Service is ok. You don't get service with a smile. But I would rather try a new place than a standard chain.

Great desserts here--we tried the peach cobbler, cookies, ice cream, and cheesecake. They were…read moretasty and hit the spot! The wait was long considering there were four people in the restaurant and three workers. The lady taking orders was rather short with everyone. The weed smell didn't help. Even the delivery guys-uber eats and the like-were getting pissed at her. Additionally, orders were taken just to wait 15 to 20 minutes then be told some portion of their order was not available. It seems like one could know this much faster given that there were two guys working the back while she ran the register. Good dessert but not enough to wait for 35 minutes behind three other people.

We stopped in for Happy Hour. Or as they call it "Martini Happy Hour."…read moreWe enjoyed a dirty vodka martini and a dirty blue Martini - made with bleu cheese stuffed olives and a bleu cheese vermouth. Nicely priced at $12 each. Also served with the cocktails were a bottle of still and a bottle of sparkling water - very welcomed on our August 20,000 step sight-seeing tour. We ordered the $12 shrimp cocktail - 5 decent shrimp with two sauces. The $7 fries were insane! If we're in the area again on this trip, we'll definitely stop in again for Martini Happy Hour.

Dined in restaurant on a Saturday around 8pm. When I approached the hostess table, she asked "table…read morefor 2?" even though I was by myself. She was most likely on auto pilot and appeared embarrassed when she realized it. I politely smiled and said (confidently), table for 1. We solo diners need to be loud and proud! I digress... Before being seated I found the restroom. I found it odd that it was extremely dim. The main dining room was brighter than the restroom! I also saw the Photo Booth. Interesting addition. $5 for pictures. I was seated at a small round table with two chairs by the window. The restaurant was plenty busy, and I'm just glad I wasn't asked if I wanted to sit at the bar (I didn't). My server Noel brought two bottles of water: still and sparkling. I requested lemon slices, which he brought. And I proceeded to finish the entire bottle of sparkling by the end of the meal...guess I was thirsty! But I appreciated the option of both. I forgot to ask for a straw, but saw them in a container at the register right behind my table, so I got one myself. After ordering I noticed a nearby table had some bread so I asked Noel if they served complimentary bread. He said yes and apologized for not bringing it initially. Not that I needed it, but I don't eat bread with butter often and this was a night out to indulge a bit. There were two slices, nothing special. My food arrived within about 10-15 minutes and looked so scrumptious. I ordered the lamb and short rib meatballs and Brussels sprouts. The meatballs were pretty good, but what made them even better was the tzatziki sauce. I didn't realize the green rice was on one side of the plate until I was almost done. That tzatziki sauce was really all I needed to go with the meatballs. It was cool and creamy to go with the dry, meatiness of the meatballs. I honestly wish there had been more of it! I did not finish the rice, which didn't look super appetizing because of the intense green color. I will say though, I'm not a fan of spicy food but the tzatziki had a kick. I think perhaps due to chopped jalapeños. I tried to avoid them once I realized. The Brussels were delicious! Roasted to perfection, not too charred and not too mushy. I requested the green goddess sauce on the side because I'm not a huge sauce person, but once I tried it, I couldn't stop. Again, the combination of the creaminess of the sauce with the flakiness of the Brussels was a genius pairing. During the meal the beverage manager stopped by. I didn't have any drinks with the meal, but perhaps I will return to see what they have. Noel brought the bill at my request, then brought over the portable device so I could pay at the table. While that process is efficient, it's always awkward leaving a tip when the server is standing right there. Anyhow, overall it was a good experience and a delicious meal!

10/10!! me & my bf went today because he wanted to try it for his birthday, we were met with the…read morenicest lady ever,we completely forgot to ask for her name ): but she explained everything to us, asked if we had any allergies, and was just marvelous!! we told her it was his birthday and she brought out two candles for our ice cream definitely will go back since is so close, thank you again!!

LAST STOP on the For the Culture: DMV Food Tour...DESSERT!…read more Tipsy Scoop was the very last stop of the tour, and honestly, the concept is GENIUS. Boozy ice cream with all kinds of different flavors, plus non-alcoholic options for people like me who don't drink. ‍ We were given three samples as part of the tour (don't ask me the names because I absolutely forgot ). I also bought two additional pints to take home with my own money, so clearly the ice cream passed the test! It was good, not overly sweet, and even the alcohol-infused samples weren't so strong that I couldn't tolerate them as a non-drinker. The shop itself is VERY tiny and was SUPER busy, with customers constantly coming in and out. The communication between the tour and Tipsy Scoop, however, was...interesting. The staff apparently didn't know our group was coming, and that was actually shared with another paying customer while we were there. There also wasn't much direction from the tour hosts, so our entire group basically walked into this tiny shop at once. Now, I completely understand why that was a problem. We were a LARGE group taking up a lot of space in an already packed store. What I didn't love was how the manager essentially kicked our group out. I understood the need to clear the space, but the delivery could've been handled a little better. At the same time, based on what we were told, it didn't appear Tipsy Scoop had been properly prepared for a whole food tour to descend upon their tiny store. So I'm not putting the tour's coordination issues on Tipsy Scoop. As a business, I liked the concept, enjoyed what I tried, appreciated having a non-alcoholic options, AND left with two more pints. Would I return? Maybe. Just not with an entire tour bus behind me.

Tatte never disappoints…read more Both their coffee and their food is wonderful. I also think they have excellent Cortado.

I honestly don't know where to start other than saying the baristas need to slow down, relax, and…read moretreat customers with respect. As someone who works in the industry and is very familiar with coffee and coffee shops, I was genuinely shocked by how rude and unprofessional the staff was. I ordered a house latte with an extra double shot, which made it a quad shot, and I also paid for extra ice and requested that it be served in a large cup. It wasn't a complicated order. When I saw a drink come up, I politely asked, "Is that mine by any chance?" The barista immediately told me to "hush" and said, "I'm not talking to you." I found that incredibly disrespectful and completely unacceptable. When my drink was finally handed to me, I simply asked if the quad shot had been added since I had paid extra for it. Instead of answering my question, the barista ignored me entirely, and another employee had to respond. The employee, Taleisha Young, who was wearing glasses, was especially rude throughout the interaction. No customer should be spoken to that way, especially when they're simply asking about an order they paid extra to customize. Customer service and professionalism should be a priority, and this experience fell far below that standard. Unfortunately, I will not be returning, and I will be sharing my experience on other review platforms as well. I hope management addresses the behavior of its staff so other customers don't have a similar experience.

Somehow I always end up here after doing something in the city and I wanted to try their new…read morecampfire s'mores. Yes, they were delicious per usual-- warm and soft. I received great customer service from the young lady who took my order that night.

Insomnia Cookies has the classic cookies that everyone craves for. The store is small, and is…read moredefinitely grab-and-go style. I had the oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, and peanut butter chip cookies. The cookies were average size. They were warm, soft, and chewy throughout, which made them addictive. However, the cookie flavors weren't strong. I couldn't taste much of the peanut butter flavor, and the oatmeal raisin had more flour than oatmeal. Service was just ok.

On our walk back to our air bnb my girlfriend and I stopped by here for a little treat. We were…read morepleasantly surprised by just how yummy this place was. I got a sugar cone with a scoop of salted caramel. It was perfection. The prices are great. The location is good. I would plan to come back the next time I am in DC.

YES!! Stop scrolling, you won't regret choosing this spot for tonight's dessert…read more I've lightened up on my sweet treats so when I do delights, I try to make it count Dolci Gelati had such wonderful flavors-we tried a few flavors before opting for the marscapone fig, Amarena cherry and toasted almond. All were perfectly creamy and not overly sweet. Chefs kiss! I appreciated that they offer mini scoops for $3 in a cup with a cone- just the way I like it! Their gelato display was also beautiful. They have an array of non-dairy sorbets on hand as well with fun flavors like lemon lavender. I'm a sucker for hard to find and clever flavor combinations. The cherry on top? Friendly staff and clean space. Highly recommend!

We stayed at the hotel for a small staycation amd booked our stay through our credit card whicj…read moreclassified it s a "premier collection hotel stay". We got a $100 credit from the hotel which we used towards dinner and breakfast the following morning. We loved having dinner here. The ambience was casual upscale but we dressed up anyway. We both got the steak fries with a side of potatoes au gratin and shared a lychee martini. The lychee martini was made of gin and did not taste great but energies else was phenomenal. The drama weee cooked to perfection and the fries were great too. The potatoes au gratin were my favorite. They also had the restaurant week menu for $55 but we wanted bigger steaks so we went with the regular menu. The breakfast was great too. Since we stayed at the hotel, we got complimentary breakfast which would cost about $60. We got to pick a tea/coffee, juice, a breakfast entree, and a side. We both got the blueberry pancakes which were so good they didn't even need the maple syrup and a side of chicken sausages which were seasoned to perfection. The servers on both nights were super friendly and knowledgeable. We will return for brunch sometime.

Restaurant in the lobby of The Riggs hotel, which is an upscale hotel located inside of a former…read morebank The cafe has both casual seating scattered around as well as a more formal seating area. My fiance and I got to try the food here for both breakfast and dinner, as we were staying at the hotel. All of the food that we tried was very solid, and the atmosphere is pretty nice as well. Our only complaint is that the breakfast menu does not have the prices listed on it, and it also is not made clear at all that you get a drink, main dish, and side for $30. Potions are pretty large