Dolcezza

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Todd Kliman , Ann Limpert , Matt McMillian

A colorful cafe with marvelous Argentine-style gelato and creative sorbets.

Dolcezza

1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202.333.4646

Cuisines:
Deli/Quick Bites, Argentinian

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
None nearby

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Not Accepted

Special Features:
Party Space, Kid Friendly

Website:
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Best Dishes
Gelato, in flavors such as dulce de leche with coconut, pistachio, Italian coffee-chocolate chip, or croccantino; sorbet, in flavors such as Sorrento lemon, white peach, or blood orange.

Price Details:
Gelato and sorbet, $3.25 per scoop.


From April 2006 Dirt Cheap Eats

Owners Robb and Violeta Edelman Duncan spent two years in Buenos Aires learning to make the Argentinean-style gelato (lots of cream, no eggs) for their mod Georgetown cafe. As you'd expect, there's plenty of dulce de leche in the case (try it swirled with coconut). But the most addictive flavors are pistachio, Italian coffee chocolate chip, and croccantino, a delightful melange of nuts, honey, and rum. The couple is forever experimenting with sorbet flavors (blood orange or mango), often with terrific results.