Pitango Gelato

Oh my god they have Cardamom gelato and it’s sooo delicious I wish i got a bigger one :(
They have a lot of yummmy flavors def. Recommended

My boyfriend and I have been back twice since posting my last review, and Pitango is always great! We came on a Friday night, disappointed to see that our favorite Black Tea gelato was sold out (must be popular!). We instead tried the Cardamom, Pistachio, and Matcha Green Tea. The flavor is very strong in the Cardamom but if you like that, get it! I really enjoyed the Pistachio and Matcha. I think I have a thing for tea-​flavored gelato and ice cream.
Our third time around, we were heading to a different spot to grab hot chocolate but walked past Pitango’s and saw a sign for hot chocolate so we stopped in! We both had the hot chocolate poured over a scoop of gelato (called an Affogato, maybe?). It was tasty, but not exactly what I was hoping for. It was less like a hot chocolate and more like a creamy + milky chocolate sauce. It was pretty small, and got cold quickly because of the gelato. If you’re looking for a classic hot chocolate I wouldn’t get it, but definitely come for the amazing gelato.

You could never go wrong with Pitango!!! Love this place so much. If you’re a gelato lover, you will not be disappointed with Pitango! Stopped by this location because I was in the area and my craving was completley satisfied. My go to flavors are hazelnut and pistachio. SO SO GOOD! Is it worth $ 6 for a small cup of gelato? I THINK SO.
I don’t think I’ve found a gelato spot that’s better than Pitango. If you’re in the area, you must give it a try. You will NOT regret it :)

When it is so good, there is not so much to say… ! Many options in terms of taste, the staff is very kind, and prices are really good. Ok, maybe the place could be a bit bigger, there is not a lot of space… But it is not a big deal! When you seat here, at least, you can be sure it won’t be too loudly

It’s fine, not awesome gelato that is slightly too pricey. I’m not a snob about gelato, but I know how it’s supposed to be. Pitango’s is too soft, in my opinion. And the price for a small is too much, in my opinion, especially because they only let you choose two flavors for a small. Gelato is supposed to be more luxurious than ice cream, but both the product itself and the atmosphere make it feel like your average ice cream shop, but for the prices.

Pitango Gelato was founded back in ’06 by Noah Dan, in which locations are found around the DC metro area. Different gelato flavors and coffee beverages are offered, and a couple of dear friends and I stopped by to grab a little dessert after having dinner in the area. I tried ½ Mojito and ½ White Grapefruit — each of these were super refreshing, citrus-​y, and the right amount of sweetness and tartness. Yum! I really enjoyed each of these flavors and had to get a combo! Service was pretty straightforward and efficient; don’t be shy in asking to try samples, as that will somewhat make your decision-​making process a little easier. I also tried their hot chocolate, but it was just way too dark and way too thick — definitely not my cup of tea. I strongly suggest in sticking to their gelato selection. There are a couple of tables inside to enjoy your treat, but most tend to just grab a cup to go. Limited metered-​parking around the area.
+Mojito
+White Grapefruit

I get that this is fancy and organic and all that jazz… but holy crap is it over priced. For 6 dollars I got the smallest little cup of gelato ever. I have been all over europe where i though that gelato was expensive… but this is just a bit outrageous honestly.
That being said I can go into the fact that it is really good gelato. Not the best gelato I have ever had by any means. But it was creamy and the flavors were very good. I had hazelnut and pistachio, and both were very good. I asked to sample a few… and they are ultra stingy (something I guess I am not totally used too) and the sample was literally barely a lick. I can honestly say that the sample didn’t help at all. I wish I could have tried some of the more interesting flavors, but for paying so much money it wasn’t worth the risk of not totally loving it.
The service was decent. They were sorta friendly, but not overly nice.
There are a few places to sit inside. but not many. And there is no bathroom.
I mean, if you really want gelato and you have the money to pay. then this is the place. But if not, there are other places to get treats for a better deal.

I’m a huge gelato fan, and Pitango is probably the best option that you can find in the DC area. It’s definitely not the best gelato I’ve ever had, but it’s not bad by any measure. Some of the more inventive flavors are really impressive. I’m a big fan of the dark chocolate orange flavor, which is rich and decadent.
The Japanese-​style cold brew coffee is also quite decent. They don’t always have soymilk out, but you can ask for it.

This place has really tasty Gelato! The pistachio and the hazelnut are so delicious! I totally recommend it

I love this place. My kids love this place. Everyone should love this place.
If you think ice cream and gelato are the same thing, you’ve got to come here. There’s no comparison. The intensity of the flavors is amazing. If you’re a chocolate lover, you have to try their chocolate noir or their orange dark chocolate. Unbelievable. (Sadly, their spicy chocolate flavor has been retired.)
I’ve always found the staff at their Eastern Market location to be friendly, courteous, and knowledgable. A+ for sure.

I’m not even that big a fan of ice cream. Like, sure I’m not a monster so I enjoy it. It’s just never on my list of things I really want or crave. My friend, however, loves it. He walked me over here and said I just had to try this gelato. Let me tell you, this is the goods!
I got the vanilla chocolate chip in a cup. Amazing. It’s super creamy and amazing! I wish they gave out real spoons as opposed to hipster nonsense ones, but it’s so good I just deal.
Want good gelato? Get your face in theirs!

Gelato & espresso right at your finger tips
Every time I’ve walked by Pitango it is always busy. You’ve been warned you will be waiting for a while, but it’s worth the wait.
A regular gelato is on the pricier side ($ 6) but for two scoops off the creamiest gelato you’ve ever eaten you can put this in your budget. Last night I indulged in rhubarb and chocolate hazelnut a strange, yet perfect combination! If you get a chance to try to rhubarb – by all means it’s a must.
So, there’s one more thing I saw being made that now I am so enthralled by that I need to try it next time I swing by. It’s called an affogato (a shot of espresso with a scoop of gelato). How perfect does that sound? Two amazing things together. It sounds like the perfect treat for any day!

one of my favorite gelato places! SUPER nice staff and GREAT flavors. what more could you ask for.
They have really unique flavors and I tried over 5. The chocolate is really rich and I would recommend it if you are a chocolate lover. They have a green tea flavor. chocolate hazelnut. peach. I was impressed by their flavors they had that I’ve never seen before. I’d definitely come back!
It’s right next to the Eastern Market, walking distance from metro.

Oh goodness — the chocolate noir. Best sorbetto ever. EVER. Super expensive. But so good.
I’m salivating right now, actually. If you don’t like chocolate, obviously don’t get it, but oh goodness…

Went here for the first time yesterday as my friend and I decided to explore Barrack’s Row/​East Market area. She was craving some sweets after a meal at Cava Mezze and Pitango Gelato, you were the winner!
You generally won’t catch me at a dessert spot unless I have a massive craving or I’m with a sweet toothed friend. BUT, if it’s got to be dessert, gelato is just the way to go!
One of my sayings is, «chocolate and bananas, BEST COMBO EVER!» And that’s exactly what I got. Banana gelato and chocolate with chocolate chips, regular size less than $ 5. To my surprise, I pretty much scarfed down the banana and was left with a little bit of the chocolate. GET THE BANANA.
My friend suggested the Black Tea gelato for next time. Will have to try the next time I come your way Pitango!

I love gelato, and Pitango usually has fun flavors to choose from. My husband and I love Capitol Hill and wanted to walk around Saturday night, so we decided to grab gelato first. I had a scoop of hazelnut and a scoop of banana. I hate artificial banana flavor, but you could tell they used real bananas.
The only bummer was that I wanted an afrogato with hot chocolate, but they were only offering it as espresso. Also, on a different night that I’ve wanted to come here, their closing hours were wrong online and my husband and I showed up too late, not unless the store itself just decided to close early that day.

This was good gelato. It is pricey ($ 6.99 for a large which consists of two big scoops of gelato) but your treat is made in that store from milk that came from a single farm in Pennsylvania with grass fed cows, etc etc.
I am partial to cardamon so I was happy to find that they had it as a flavor. The gelato was very smooth, no ice crystals etc. Tasted like what I had in Italy. Mmm. I couldn’t afford to come here every day but the next time I am in this neighborhood I am saving dessert time for this place.
See my picture of cardamon and crema to get an idea of what a large is.

black tea and cinnamon– the combo is so so good! it’s like a chai latte
black tea and lemon– recommended by an employee and it’s also very good. taste like black tea with honey and lemon
Located near Le Pain Quotidien and Peregrine :) I am not sure how parking is (I do see meter street parking) because I usually metro here (Eastern Market)

HAd the affogato. Loved it! Try it!

Okay WOW. Found this place thanks to Unilocal reviewers! We took the metro from our hotel and it was a short walk to this cute little place.
All of the gelatos are covered, which I found to be different than other gelato places, but that makes sense to keep the temperature constant. I got the Chocolate hazelnut and Black Tea flavors in a small cone with a cup and the flavors are just AMAZING. The gelato is so smooth and milky and not icy textured.
I truly enjoyed every lick of my gelato and wish that I could have this every single day of my life!