Dolcezza

Dolcezza has unique flavored ice cream but their servings were too small for me (especially for the price). The taste was good, but afterwards I still wanted to go somewhere else for more ice cream! I got one scoop of the peanut butter and another of dark chocolate. Both flavors were very tasty on a waffle cone. The upstairs of the shop was very cozy, quiet, and would be a good environment for studying or reading. The staff were very kind.

Decent gelato, not very big portion sizes for price. Great atmosphere and free wifi. Big windows and generally pretty clean. Overlooks cute side city. Not much seating downstairs, but they have tables upstairs and a bench inside and out.

I balked at the $ 6 price tag for a tiny portion. I changed my tune after the first bite. This gelato is perfection, and worth every penny.

This is the cutest little spot for gelato. I wanted to try a dessert place after dinner and roam the DC streets alone. I stopped here and loved it. The exposed brick is so lovely.
I ended up getting the sorbet in blueberry and lemonade. Super tasty. They let me taste the butter pecan and slated caramel gelato and they were tasty as well.
There is small outside seating which I took advantage of.
For two small portions of sorbet and gelato came up to $ 13. Pretty pricey and small portions. But honestly the portions are just right. Anything more I should be sitting in front of my tv watching Netflix with my pants unbuttoned.

Even though this Dolcezza lacked the roasted strawberry I so desperately needed one summer night, I won’t fault them star-​wise ;-) If you’ve read my other Dolcezza reviews, you probably know that I’m a huge fan of this local chain. I’ve been frequenting them since 2005 and I haven’t looked back.
Dolcezza is well-​known for their fresh, local, and seasonal gelato and sorbetto. Their flavors are both traditional and unique, ranging from pistachio to lemon opal basil. There are also rotating seasonal flavors like roasted strawberry, strawberry jam, and blueberry lavender. In addition to gelato and sorbetto, Dolcezza staff can brew a mean cup of coffee with their Stumptown beans. I absolutely love coming here for both gelato, sorbetto, and coffee alike. Hands down, they are one of the best in the biz.
Other locations in the metropolitan area are in Dupont Circle, Bethesda Row, Logan Circle, CityCenter, and Mosaic District in Fairfax. They also will pop up at the Dupont Circle Farmers’ Market and the Penn Quarter Farmers’ Market.
If you haven’t stopped in, do so immediately! Best gelato in D.C.

Want real gelato instead of the Hog n Daas or other chains around Georgetown? Then this place is worth the walk (uphill slightly) from M street, and you will be rewarded with pretty good gelato. I say pretty good since I have been fortunate enough to have some of the best in other locations in Italy, NY and SF. This place has some unique flavors like Avocado or Tahitian Coconut as well as all the staples. The Stracitella is good but they only seemed to have the chocolate on the top and not swirled within. The staff were friendly and efficient. I would come back.

Got lost in the area and passed this place. Since its been a long while since I’ve had gelato, the wife and I stopped by. We got two small cups with two flavored each. One with strawberry tequila and roasted strawberry. The other with lemon and pineapple lime and something else delicious. Both were great and this is absolutely a place that I’d return. Perhaps earlier in the day next time to try some of the baked goods.

Staff didn’t even address me when I was trying to order/​pay. Then they didn’t know the difference between the two coffee options listed. Then she had to completely brew the coffee. Wish I hadn’t bothered.

I love gelato but I’m also very picky about gelato. Once you’ve had gelato in Europe, many gelato places in the US just fall short. Dolcezza has good gelato.
This was my first time at the Georgetown location, it’s very much just gelato and coffee. They have some baked goods but not many options, it’s all about the gelato and coffee.
Not much seating, there is a bench along the window (they’ll open the windows on a nice day). And they set up little tables and chairs along their café outside.
Now onto the flavors, I got pineapple honey lime (fruity, light, natural and fresh tasting) and lemon ricotta cardamon (light lemon flavor, creamy, great complement to the fruity sorbet. The cardamon is a great complement but not discernible which I liked). So tasty, good thing they give you a small spoon or I’d eat the whole thing in two bites!

This is a non-​review review: 3-​stars because Unilocal requires a star rating, but didn’t actually try it. Bad timing: enjoying the gorgeous springtime weather yesterday, stopped by and doors were shut and newspaper covered the glass. Peeking inside and no chairs or tables, nothing going on.
May be down for remodeling as Alexa M says, or down for good. Will update if I find out. Either way, hop to their other location at DuPont Circle or just chill with their April mixtape on Spotify:
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P. S. check their once-​in-​a-​while ticket giveaways to 9:30 Club.

Thank god they are redoing this place because it was looking old. Hoping it’ll look good updated.
Coffee is way to overpriced though.
Staff isn’t that friendly.
This place has such potential that it’s wasting away. They really need to step there game up.

This is the go to coffeeshop in Georgetown. Great gelato too! I love their menu and service. I get my drinks my way and it’s far from the crap from Satrbucks. This is what a great coffeeshop should be.

Dolcezza is my go-​to for dessert in Georgetown. I love their creative flavors! I had champagne mango and pineapple honey lime. The gelato is so rich, so the small is just the right size. I also tasted the salted caramel, which was amazing, but I am partial towards the fruity flavors.
The barista told me about their lab near Union Market, where you can see their production facility and taste super fresh Dolcezza gelato. I will definitely be checking this out!
There is limited seating downstairs, but there are 7 tables upstairs, which is actually a great workspace.
Parking is a challenge, as is the case in most of Georgetown, so I would recommend walking if possible!

This is my favorite Saturday morning coffee place. Much better than Starbucks and probably your nearest gas station. The reason I knock off a star is that it usually takes me an average of ten minutes from walking in the door to walking out with a cup of coffee. That’s it. No fancy latte; no gelato. There is always just 1 guy behind the counter and he’s busy making lattes, or the black coffee is out and he needs to brew a new pot. So yeah it takes forever but it’s Saturday morning so I’m ok about it. Just if you need to park your car outside with flashing lights and expect a grab and go, forget about it. Not going to happen.
Good gelato too!

Came here on a warm Saturday, and even though the place was busy, I still managed to find a spot upstairs, overlooking Wisconsin.
I had Dolcezza Ice Cream before, but decided to venture out a try an affogato for the first time in my life. Indonesian Vanilla was the move, and I was not disappointed.
Even though I though the espresso to be too acerbic for my delicate taste buds, the combination of the creamy, smooth Dolcezza ice cream balanced out the biting caffeine.
Slightly overpriced, but worth the splurge once in a while.

My chai latte was DELICIOUS. I must come back to try the gelato!
Don’t be fooled by the small space when you walk in. There is a nice spacious upstairs with tables and seats for those long study hours. It seemed everyone there was studying while my friends and I were chatting away. Oops! So, this might not be the ideal place to catch up because it was really quiet.
~ 10% off with student ID (Though they should clarify because the barista said it was only applicable to GT students. That was no indicated on their signage and my friend who has been there in the past said she was offered the discount then)
~ only soy as a dairy substitution, no almond

I can’t attest to the gelato here, just the coffee. The barista wasn’t too friendly. I remember asking what was unique about the Mayan coffee but she said nothing, it’s just the label. I had a white chocolate drink and it was ok. A neighborhood stop but I prefer other coffee places in the city.

I hope the manager of this store or someone from corporate reads this. Yesterday Dec. 7 around 5:45pm I went to Dolcezza because I wanted to buy 8 pints for a dinner party and a scoop for myself. I walked in, there was only one customer inside waiting for his lattes. I stood next to the gelato display and patiently waited for my turn. The barista was taking a while to make the coffee drinks but of course I didn’t mind. Meanwhile, two new customers walked in, and without hesitation your employee served them first and took their orders, while I just stood there being completely ignored. I had already been waiting around 7 minutes. Your employee knew I was there and saw me several times waiting to give my order. She completely ignored me, and after I just stood there stupefied, wondering why she wouldn’t even acknowledge me, she gave me this «fuck off» look, so I left.
Maybe your company doesn’t need my money or my business, so good job Dolcezza with hiring such competent employees. Your brand is really going places.

I’m not sure what all the rage is about. We came in after dinner, and we were the only people there. Looking at the options, it was all very off the wall flavors. This is fine, as long as you have the basics covered too. No stracciatella, no nocciola. Can’t really classify yourself as a legit gelato spot without those.
Not wanting to judge before trying the product, I got a small cup of salted caramel. It looked pretty good. My wife wasn’t impressed with the selection so she passed. I paid $ 6 for it, maybe it’s fancy gelato? Well the taste didn’t match up. I couldn’t even finish it. It was overwhelmingly buttery. Yes, gelato is made differently and is supposed to have a different flavor than ice cream… but there was something wrong with this.
I threw away the gelato and walked a block to Thomas Sweet. That place was packed, and we got two scoops of ice cream for the same price.

Dolcezza is Dolcezza no matter where. :) The Gelato was great, love getting to taste different ones before I pick what I want. People working here were friendly and patient. I would rate it a 3 for the place itself and it’s cleanliness and a definite — 100 for the lime cilantro flavor! Has anyone else tried that flavor? I love cilantro but as ice cream… It was the worst experience in my mouth!

Genuinely the best gelato that I’ve ever had. I recommend the pistachio flavor. There is metered parking on Wisconsin Ave, very close to the store.

This gelato place is located off of Wisconsin, in which limited street parking can be found. The selections are pretty much the same as their other locations, where flavors of their sorbettos and gelato rotate on a whim. The Coriander Lime and the Mango Chardonnay are my two favorites — they do change their flavors, so sometimes, the flavors you desire are unavailable (which always seems to be the case with the Coriander Lime (as they haven’t had it for the past 2 years!)). The staff here are definitely much more friendlier, especially compared to the Mosaic District’s location. It’s kind of pricey, about $ 5 – 6 per cup, so keep that in mind.
+Coriander Lime (rare rotate)

Best gelato in the U.S. — so very dreamy good! I love all the different flavors. My husband’s favorite combination was a scoop of the salted caramel and a scoop of the valhrona chocolate. I love this as well, but enjoyed trying their other seasonal fruit flavors. Heavenly! We tried a number of locations and service is always nice, patiently letting us try different flavors. The ambiance is always cool, laid back, clean and comfortable. Can’t wait to get back to DC for more gelato!

Amazing gelato but pretty pricey. My friend and I decided to just get a pint for the two of us and save whatever was left, since it was a much better deal than both of us getting small cups for ourselves. We got the mascarpone & berries and peaches & cream gelatos which were both amazing! Rich and creamy but not too heavy on a hot summer day. The flavors could not be more perfect! Creamy, fruity, not too sweet I wish I could always have a pint in my fridge because j would love to have some right now. The only thing was the service at this location was terrible. The server was incredibly unfriendly and even recommended me against my choices of flavors. I remember the service at the DuPont location was great though and the gelato is worth putting up with less than friendly service.

Friends and I walked in here not knowing what amazeballs gelato flavors to mix… The guy serving us was super awesome and gave us a bunch of flavors to try together. So we decided to go with his own mix — lemon and raspberry. Ordered a pint and enjoyed it upstairs, in a white room beautifully accented with these flowers on the table. It’s so delicious here — EAT IT NOW.

Wow, this place has the best Gelato I have tried in the US. Traveling overseas in Europe I love some fresh gelato, but then generally back here in the US, you get a horrible knockoff that is nothing like the fresh stuff over in Europe. Dolcezza though, really does taste just like what you can expect overseas. The flavors here are real and fresh, if you get mint, you will have mint leaves, not just some artificial mint flavor.

Went here with friends after the cat café down the street and LOVED it. It’s open pretty late (by DC standards) and the gelato is amazing.
it’s definitely a little pricey, but worth it

Mmm, some of the best gelato I’ve ever had and PERFECT on a super hot summery day! My fiancé and I recently visited Dolcezza for the first time just before we explored the gardens at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown. It was 95 degrees out that day, so ordering gelato and sitting inside this establishment was a wonderful respite from the tortuously hot day! I loved their unique flavors and their service was excellent. I ended up ordering 2 scoops in a large bowl — Raspberry and Marscapone for one of my scoops and Roasted Strawberry for my other. SO PERFECT AND DELICIOUS! I can’t sing enough accolades for this gelato. I think I’d have to go to Italy itself to find such amazing flavors. My fiancé also enjoyed his gelato. I am forgetting what he ordered — sorry, lover! (if you are reading this review, haha). But I imagine it was of the chocolate or peanut butter variety. And he enjoyed his too :)
We will CERTAINLY be back! And I’m glad Dolcezza has stores in other areas of DC as well!

Super sad to write a negative review bc I typically like this place a lot. Great gelato flavors and typically high quality treats. However…
Ordered a dark chocolate gelato milkshake, note that these are $ 7-​$ 8 and conservatively (small) sized. The girl helping me put scoops of gelato in the blender and was going to add a little milk when a guy came over and chastised her for giving me so much gelato in the shake. He they proceeded to get a spatula and scoop OUT the gelato from the blender and into a cup. Seriously it was most of what she had scooped in there. Is someone going to be served that cup? Or will it go back into the bin? Crazy. So then he adds milk and blends forever and long story short: I’m handed a frothy glass of chocolate milk.
It was definitely cold but not at all the consistency of a normal milkshake, it was literally chocolate milk (still yummy but now waaaayyy too expensive). Plus, when you order dark chocolate and it’s 80% whole milk it no longer tastes like dark chocolate. I guess «unprofessional» is not the correct term… I realize this is a little ice cream shop and not an investment firm… but it was a little crazy to go through all this in front of a customer, and to be so forward about using as little ice cream as possible definitely left a bad taste in my mouth (get it?), especially at an establishment that’s meant to be «high-​end» i.e. not Dairy Queen or Friendly’s.
Perhaps just let this one go and educate privately on the ratios preferred in future shakes rather than over-​correct with this one unlucky customer. That’s my 2 cents.
Lastly, the whole case with popsicles and pints was completely empty on a Saturday!

Best gelato and sorbet I’ve ever had. They rotate through flavors every week. Flavors are imaginative and top quality. So pleased to see that they had black sesame gelato! Love their cortados and alfajores cookies too. And the hours are super long.
Just be prepared for irritated customers because it can get really crowded in the tiny shop and there’s usually only one person to take your order, give out samples, make your drinks, serve you, and ring you up. So not the fastest customer service ever. A+ for quality product though.

The affogato with vanilla bean ice cream was delicious! Perfect blend of the darkness of the expresso with the light fluffy gelato.
I wasn’t a fan of the fruity flavors at this place. There’s a nice second floor that you can chill/​chat or study.

There is a lot of flavors you can choose from, it’s next door to at least 2 oil stations, so I got a 3-​flavor cup, it was sunny on Apr 5^th, and I did like the store.
One of the flavor I got is mascarpone cheese with raspberry, purple, and it does taste like lavender. Caramel is good too, classical and traditional, the honey lime was a bit more sweet.
In general, good gelato, however l, a little pricy.

After a long bike ride showing my friend around DC, we decided to stop by Dolcezza for something refreshing on a nice day. We didn’t want to have a lot, so it was so convenient that they had gelato push pops!!!
I definitely want to come back for their gelato, but these push pops (3 dollars) were refreshing and small enough portion to quench our small sweet tooths.
The taste test:
honey tangerine sorbetto — light tangerine flavor. Wish it was a little sweeter but it was just right.
Virginia peanut butter — nice smooth peanut butter taste. Wish it could’ve had more peanut butter flavor but it did have a nice creamy consistency.
Overall, we loved our short time at Dolcezza — really brought me back to the Flinstone push pop days! Also loved the nice ambiance and the upstairs level! Need to come back soon!

Dolcezza has awesome sorbettos that are dairy free! Flavors are seasonal and vary. I love the mango, blood orange and peach the best so far. For vegans: a bunch of dairy free flavors do have honey, so be careful of that. You can have a few samples before committing (:
The portion sizes are by weight, so you get a lot more sorbetto than gelato for the same size!
They also have great coffee drinks. Soy & almond milk available.
Great place for dessert and coffee overall.

Great little coffee shop in Georgetown. Sadly too cold to indulge in the 10+ gelato flavors or the 5+ berry sorbets, but the group opted for coffee and we weren’t disappointed!
My latte was frothy, warm and rich. They only offer dulche de leche or mocha flavoring (missing my standard vanilla!), but the straight latte was perfect.
Especially nice that they have upstairs seating with 6 tables so we didn’t have to cram in the small downstairs space.
Torn between rating 5 stars, but the barrista was short with us and not helpful. Ruined the mood as she was snippy and seemed frustrated though I suppose everyone has bad days.

This place is a gem! In warm weather, they open the doors/​windows for guests to enjoy their delicious gelato inside or outside. When it’s cold, they close everything up and entice you with warmer but equally tasty options. Id recommend getting the affogato– gelato with espresso over the top. My go-​to is the salted caramel gelato with espresso. Super bomb. Haven’t tried their Churros but I’ve heard good things!

Wer Eis liebt und dazu noch einen wirklich guten Kaffee trinken möchte, ist hier genau richtig. In diesem unscheinbaren Laden gibt es delikates Eis (keine schnöden Eisbecher) aus eigener Herstellung
und Kaffe, der auch einem Kenner schmeckt plus freundliche Bedienung, mit der man sich auf deutsch unterhalten kann.