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Dolci Gelati

Washington, DC • ★ 4.6 (378 Google reviews)

Inside Dolci Gelati
Dolci Gelati photo from Google
Dolci Gelati photo from Google

The Story

Colorful pit stop serving a variety of gelato flavors, along with cupcakes & pastries.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Baiba Grazdina

    ★ 5 • a month ago

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a charming little spot! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting. The beautiful chandelier, cozy interior, and authentic café feel made it such a fun place to stop and enjoy a treat. ✨ The selection of Italian desserts and gelato was amazing, with so many delicious options to choose from. Everything looked fresh and beautifully made, and you can tell they put care into their craft. It’s the perfect place to grab something sweet, relax, and enjoy a little taste of Italy. Great service, wonderful atmosphere, and definitely a place I would come back to! 🍨☕️

  • Larry “Big Schlim” Mcleod

    ★ 5 • 7 months ago

    I’m on my way to the car after finishing one review, & I saw this Gelati spot! I figured…why not! I found out that shop owner Chef Gianluigi Dellaccio is Italy’s Gelato Ambassador!! Yeah…I’m ’bout to get that REAL!! Let’s Go!! . Where I am: @dolcigelati . Location Reviewed: 1420 8th St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Award Winning Honey Mascarpone Fig Gelato, & Sicilian Pistachio ($7.90 Large Cup). Smooth, rich, & fragrant honey mascarpone gelato!! A sweet almost floral pistachio gelato! STAMP!! Their Dark Chocolate Gelato, & Caramel Banana with Pecan Praline ($6.90 Small Cup). Intense super smooth dark chocolate gelato that paired perfectly with that caramel banana gelato!! STAMP!! Their Dubai Chocolate Sundae ($12 with house made pistachio gelato, pistachio cream, fudge, kataifi-crunchy shredded phyllo dough, & pistachio crumble). My new favorite Sundae!! Rich, creamy, sweet, crunchy, & delectable!! STAMP!! Their Dubai Chocolate Bar ($12.50 dark chocolate, pistachio cream, & kataifi made in house). The BEST Dubai chocolate bar that I’ve had so far, & I’ve had a couple!! STAMP!! Their Apple Cake ($7.50 with a white chocolate mousse, apricot marmalade, & apples). Soft, rich, & fruity!! STAMP!! Their Cappuccino ($3.50 with milk, & French Vanilla cream). A perfect way to end this review!! Hot sweet, & creamy!? . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent but $$ . Recommendations: It’s no missing here!! Rich Gelato!! . Accessibility: It’s is wheelchair friendly, & it’s differently abled persons friendly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=STAMP ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕=LIKE THAT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=DELICIOUS ⭐️⭐️⭐️=DECENT ⭐️⭐️=PASS ⭐️=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

  • Lauren

    ★ 5 • 2 months ago

    gelato so delicious, we came back again the next day!! The dark chocolate was absolutely heavenly, and there are plenty of vegan options as well. Highly recommend!

  • Kendall Moore

    ★ 5 • a year ago

    This place just blew us away! Each flavor tastes just like described. Flavors are powerful and absolutely delicious. Direct quote from someone in the shop: “sounds of pleasure in every bite!” And they let you sample the flavors as much as you want. Our favorites were the vegan dark chocolate, green tea, banana Nutella, espresso, and mojito.