La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry is one of those rare gems that doesn't just serve dessert - it builds…read morecommunity, connection, and genuine joy with every visit. From day one, the owner has made us feel welcomed, remembered, and truly part of his world, and that level of hospitality is something you can't manufacture. It's real, and it's why this place stands out. The gelato is on another level entirely. I've traveled, tasted, and tried gelato in major cities and abroad, and nothing (absolutely nothing) compares to what's being crafted right here in our growing Ocala. The flavors rotate constantly, keeping every visit exciting and perfectly matched to whatever mood you're in. Each batch is rich, smooth, balanced, and made with a passion you can taste. We've never left with a single regret, only smiles and that satisfied "this hit the spot" feeling. And honestly, the gelato here deserves worldwide recognition. It's that exceptional. But what truly elevates La Dolce Vita is the owner himself - someone who cares deeply not just about his shop, but about the people who walk through his doors. His pride, kindness, and consistency have created a place that feels like home for so many of us. Ocala is lucky to have this treasure. Thank you to the AMAZING owner who has poured years of heart into serving this community. This is a must‑visit, a must‑return, and a place that continues to set the bar for what great gelato (and great hospitality) should be.

It's got to be me...with all the rave reviews, I was so excited to try dessert from La Dolce Vita…read moreGelato and Pastry. I just don't understand why everyone but me is raving about this place. My friend went in to order sfogliatelle and a black and white cookie. He said the woman behind the counter was a bit impatient with him as he was looking at all the pastries and actually shook her head in frustration. I took one bite of the cookie and couldn't eat it. Both it and the sfogliatelle had a musty taste, though my friend said the inside of the shop didn't smell musty. I wanted to be one of the ones to rave about this place. Sadly, I cannot.

My wife and granddaughter had an awesome time at Bunny camp. The staff were very friendly and…read moreprofessional and the selection of assorted chocolates is amazing.

Came across this store and have loved the experience. You walk into a chocolate world, there's…read morechocolate all over the store and a revolving ice cream display which contains unique yummy flavors. They make most of their chocolate products in store which is great to hear. They have very unique shapes and sizes which are great for gifts like chocolate footballs, dragons, acorns, and seasonal things like pumpkins. They also have a chocolate advent calendar which is made out of wood and just so stunning. They have chocolate covered popcorn which was their specialty back in the day but now they do a little bit of everything. They also have sugar free options. There were some free samples which was nice to try. Yes the prices are a little high but it's because of how unique and funky the chocolates are. I was craving just a regular chocolate bar so we bought a simple one and it tastes rich and yummy. It's not my all time favorite but it definitely tastes delicious and not like plastic like the mass produced chocolate bars. They have cute little baggies for small purchases which I love! Instead of just handing me the chocolate bar they handed me a cute little bag which adds to the overall shopping experience. It's a great shop to stop by on your visit to the villages.

Fantastic flavors and great customer service. The Brownie explosion is a meal in itself. We will…read moredefinitely be back.

Yummy choices of ice cream. Got a turtle sundae, dole whip cup and pup cup. Fast and friendly…read moreservice. Cash tips only for the workers. Clean and bright atmosphere with many ice and drink choices.

We wish we'd eaten dinner here. We got the gelato (spaghetti form) and it was absolutely delicious…read more The service was also amazing. I didn't catch our gelato-guide's name, but he was so helpful and friendly. 10/10 recommend

We were excited to try this place but disappointed from the moment we walked in. The set up is…read moreweird you walk in and see ice cream and wonder where you go no one greets you or tells you. We asked the guy taking the order what he recommends since it was our first time in he blankly stared at us. I ordered lasagna friend ordered spaghetti. I guess it's okay for fast food but fazzolis is better if you ever had that. Lasagna was ricotta cheese noodles and some sauce didn't taste meat or seasonings but I would have been happy with more sauce the spaghetti was bland and also didn't have meat and not enough sauce for the amount of noodles.... But even worse was whatever tv show they had playing above our heads blaring foul language and drug talk I would have been really upset if small kids were in there. The garlic bread was great! And why I give 2 stars but overall I doubt we will be back

Kids cups are just scoops. They are not run through the spaghetti thing and my kids were a little…read moredisappointed. I didn't want toppings and a spagato bowl requires you to pick three toppings and will not let you bypass the step. Bowls were way too small and caused ice cream to drip everywhere. The bartender had to go get the girl working as it seems she works two locations in the food hall. She hadn't been seen in 30 minutes according to patrons and had several orders to make before ours.

Horrible customer service. The girl did not like to be asked any questions. Messy presentation.read more

They have great and a lot of different flavors. The Gelato is smooth and delicious. The staff and…read moreservice were great too. 10/10

This is a nice little gem off of Park Avenue! There are a…read morefamily on gelato restaurant, that's been here for quite some time. They have a good selection of gelato that are freshly made in house ! I love coming here after the farmers market and grabbing a small gelato to walk around Park Avenue ! My favorite is the coffee gelato ! It's always a nice spot for a little sweet treat !

Paciugo is very much a "walk around Beach Drive with a gelato and suddenly life feels cinematic"…read morekind of place. The second the Florida heat becomes unbearable, this is where everyone ends up. And honestly? Valid. The gelato is actually good, not just cute-for-Instagram good. The pistachio and dark chocolate flavors deserve their loyal fanbase, but the real danger is the free samples because suddenly I'm standing there trying seven flavors like I'm a professional gelato critic. The vibe is peak St. Pete at night. People walking by with their dogs, couples on dates, groups lingering outside way longer than planned. It somehow feels both lively and weirdly relaxing at the same time. Also an affogato here after dinner just feels like good decision making.

Paciugo Gelato and Caffe is such a great local spot. We stopped by on a Saturday night around 8:00…read moreand the line was out the door, which was a great sign. Even with how busy it was, the staff kept things moving and the wait was well worth it. We tried the coffee gelato and it was absolutely incredible. The flavor was rich, creamy, and tasted like real coffee without being too sweet. Every bite was delicious. The prices are a little on the higher side, but I love supporting local businesses, so it is worth it to me. The quality speaks for itself, and I can see why this place stays so busy. I will definitely be back to try more flavors.

My friends and I wanted ice cream after our Ramen at Domu, so we walked next-door to this little…read moregelato bar. there are a few seats inside, as well as outdoor seating to enjoy your gelato. The woman working behind the counter was very nice. She let me sample a gelato before I tried it. She also explained all of the different desserts they have from crêpes to tiramisu and the different flavored gelato. They have a huge assortment of flavors for gelato. They have one full side that is all fruity flavors, and the other side, which has everything from chocolate orange to almond. I got the almond and the pistachio gelato. This is honestly the best gelato I've had outside of Italy. It was so creamy! After I ordered, I realized that they also have espresso here! The next time I come, I am absolutely getting an affogato with the gelato!

Cute spot in a strip mall. We got there towards the end of the evening. Some of the selections…read morewere near empty. Not everything was labeled. The server did answer any questions. Our gelato was good, but not spectacular. My wife had a small Boston cream. I got the Oreo. Definitely need to try this place again next time we are in Orlando. I'm thinking that since we were there late, we didn't have the best experience.

The Gelato was delicious I will be coming back! The staff was friendly and welcoming.read more

Stopped by Gelato-Go Tampa and got a mango/strawberry sorbet smoothie after a workout. The smoothie…read morewas good and dairy free as I got mine made with oat milk. The service was great and friendly. Def plan to stop by for more gelato flavors as they have so many. Ambiance is dope, there are surrounding bars with TVs so you can watch sports while enjoying ya treat!

Since they generally require reservations, I put one in, and was able to get a 6:30pm reservation…read moreon the same day. It is located in a resort, and the grounds are beautiful. Given its high spring, everything is in bloom so they are just beautiful. The inside is quite nice, upscale and artistic. I have to say I love the glass prints! Absolutely beautiful. The service is attentive not over bearing. The young men are polite and well trained. I enjoyed the lamb and my husband had the Beef stroganoff, both were visually appealing and tasted delectable! We will come back!

I made reservations for 6. It was my husbands birthday and I thought it would be a wonderful place…read moreto try for the occassion. We were seated promptly. Young employees work there but they were very polite and personable. We ordered our dinners. 2 ordered the veal, 1 ordered the steak skewers and three of us ordered the Lamb special. The presentation looked great. We all ordered the lamb medium rare. Upon picking up my knife and trying to cut threw the lamb I realized that it was going to be an issue. It was really tough. 2 others that ordered had the same problem. We called for the server and mentioned it to them. He took one dinner, brought it out back and in comes the "owner" "chef" who appeared to be a young women. When I told her that all three lambs ordered were tough, she stood there and stared at me. After a minute or two she said, I can't understand how that can happen. I told her that I couldn't either but found it hard to cut and eat. She immediately said "Well, we can't give you anything else". I said fine, then just take it back. The others agreed to do the same. When she took the other plates on the way, she called me a bitch, somewhat under her breath but loud enough for us to hear. The father then comes in, (owner) I told him what she said and he defends his daughter saying " She never talks that way". In either case, he defended his daughter and the meal and never once appologized or said he understood or anything. After a bit of an argument, he finally said he would take it off the bill. My husband and I have never ever had to fight for money back for a meal that could't be eaten. They were rude, non-compasionate, argumentive. The other 3 people had a wonderful meal as the beef and the veal were very tender and delicious. It's too bad as we thought we finally found a great place for an elegant diner. To bad , the attiude that we experienced, means we will never go back. Beware that if you complain you will have a fight on your hands. Finding restaurants in this area is so different from other areas where they try to please. Needless to say my husbands Birthday dinner ended up a disaster.