3.75 stars!
First time visiting Dolce Vita Gelato, although I've tried its gelati at Peixoto (2015 review) and at Paris Rendez-Vous (2016 review). I came today hoping I could get something to eat at the Italian market connected next to it, and then get some gelato and coffee to finish the meal, but no one was tending to the cheese and deli cases, so a snack will have to do.
Was able to sample four flavors- "Stupify," DVG's Gold medal winner at Gelato Festival 2017 America; South African Dark Chocolate; Bourbon Vanilla (spied owner Walter incorporating it in a float!); and Mango; and went with Stupify and the dark chocolate in a medium cup ($4.29), plus a cup of Americano ($2.09). "Stupify" features "spiced cookie, nutmeg, and cinnamon" flavors and comes with a whole spiced cookie, but I had not noticed it in time for photo-capturing until it was too late! It had caramel ribbons on top, as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the South African Dark Chocolate! Ever-so-slightly sweetened rich chocolate, and just enough bitterness-- dark chocolate lovers who enjoy 70% or higher will appreciate this! The cup of Americano helped to keep the sweet flavors from overwhelming my tastebuds.
Will definitely return to try more flavors. Now off to burn calories- my body is buzzing from the sugar and caffeine!