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    Altani Gelato

    4.3 (60 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Regular: 3 scoops = $6.60 including tax
    Amanda M.

    Located where WiseGuy Pizza is near the CVS on M St. Regular: 3 Scoops is $6.60 including tax. Good value and great flavor! There were two large cases filled with a variety of flavors including both gelato and sorbet. I ended up getting hazelnut, chocolate and berry cheesecake. The berry cheesecake was very bright and tart and the cheesecake flavor was super rich in the best way. Chocolate was pretty basic and was overshadowed by the extra crunch from the hazelnuts.

    Sharon L.

    Came here the other night after a few friends told me about this place from the Yelp Event (which I didn't get an invite to this time *sad face*). Upon walking it, you will immediately be overwhelmed by the amount of flavors they have because holy moly, it is a LOT. And yes, the two different cases of different flavors. Now I know they change their flavors, but let me just tell you now, the caramelized banana is LIFE CHANGING. The other flavors are good too, but if they have the caramelized banana and you are not allergic to bananas, GET IT. The passionfruit and pistachio is also pretty good. I hear the matcha and ube is good too. But honestly, despite the plethora of flavors, I would still prefer to go to Pitango simply for the quality of the gelato. Overall though, a great spot to stop by on a hot day if you're right by Navy Yard.

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    John B.

    This gelato shop enjoys an auspicious location in a glassy building that highlights Canal Park, which is shared with Wiseguy pizza. It's a nice setup. I was quite disappointed to find that one of their display cases appeared to have broken and was empty. I wonder if they are waiting until the weather warms up to fix it and unleash the full flavor selection again. Regardless of the timeline on those repairs, even though the creme caramel and extra dark chocolate flavors are not what I would have chosen given more of a selection, the flavors they did have were suitably impressive. The extra dark chocolate lived up to the name; I wouldn't recommend it for everyone as I have a high tolerance for bitterness, but it combined well with the sweeter caramel. The price was about what other gelato shops in DC would have you expect; it's a premium dessert. What sets this shop apart-aside from that huge flavor selection they had when I visited over the summer for a Yelp Elite event-is their selection of non-gelato add-ons, including dipped cones and various pastries. I think they have the potential to be as good as any gelato shop in DC.

    Mary Kate E.

    I stumbled upon this when visiting DC over the weekend for a conference. My friends and I had dinner in Navy Yard, but we were craving something sweet thereafter. A quick Yelp search populated Altani Gelato. Being the 'try every flavor' person that I am, I did just that. I sampled just about everything. We were basically the only ones in there so I didn't think it would be a problem. The service associate happily obliged my friends and I to take in all the flavors. I feel like I got exactly what I needed from this experience. Excellent gelato with bursting and subtle flavors, great customer service, and a chill evening hanging with people I love. Altogether this made for a great evening out at Altani. Altani's prices are on point for what you purchase in the area and for the quality of product. My head did spin when my friend spent $8.99 on a banana split, however, the contents and the quality was well worth the money he spent. I think I will stick to their numerous flavors of gelato of mixing and matching my fun before branching out in their specialties. Enjoy the cool space and ambiance. Take advantage of the flavor tastings as they have some unique flavors. Worth visiting? Absolutely.

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    Susan W.

    Great gelato shop with many flavors, good quality gelato, and dairy free options. The space is clean and bright, with "traditional" flavors you'd find in most gelato shops (nutella, pistachio, for ex); and non traditional, creative flavors (purple sweet potato, anyone?). And I was most excited that other than the fruit sorbets which are obviously dairy free, they also had an extra dark chocolate dairy free option. Ever since I visited Italy, I have been hunting for a dairy free extra dark chocolate gelato that has the same depth and creaminess - and I'm so excited that I found it here! You're allowed two flavors for a small cup, so I opted for the mango sorbet as my second flavor and it was delicious. They also do bubble waffle and hot beverages (teas, coffees). And why not stop by at Wiseguy Pizza for lunch/dinner beforehand?

    Yummy!
    Mia S.

    My friends and I attended an event at The Bullpen and we were all craving something sweet. I'm not very familiar with the Navy Yard area so I quickly Yelped a place and it directed me to Altani Gelato! It's located on M St. in the same building as WiseGuy Pizza. When I walked in I literally heard angels singing. The flavors displayed looked unique and dangerously delicious. I asked one of the staff her personal favorites and she mentioned a few which narrowed down my choices. A small and a regular size cup was only $1 difference and you get 3 flavors. Pistachio (my favorite), cheesecake, and carrot cake were my final choices. Delicious, creamy, and delightful! The perfect place to fulfill your sweet cravings.

    So many to pick from!
    Ashlee J.

    I dropped into Altani for the first time and was pleasantly overwhelmed by all of the beautiful flavors of gelato. They were happy to let me try as many as I wanted and my favorites were definitely the Oreo, Pecan, and Baklava. I got a small waffle cone which includes two scoops, super generous. The gelato was perfectly balanced and not too heavy or sweet. I enjoyed it on the patio which was covered and breezy. This made for a perfect summer reprieve. If you have kids, they'd have a ball combining bright and unique flavors. The Miss Purple yam would appeal to any tiny human lol! And they have a water fountain park immediately next door where they can splash and cool off. They also have gorgeous French style pastries and espresso! I'm definitely going to have to try one of the flaky pistachio croissants and a cappuccino next time I go. Yea, there will definitely be a next time! Such a cute addition to Navy Yard! ProTips: - Get your cone dipped in chocolate! You deserve it - Try the affogato, espresso poured over gelato. Satisfied my caffeine addicted sweet tooth

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    Rupa N.

    Cute gelato place in Navy Yard. I've been to Ice Cream Jubilee a few times and wanted to check out this gelato place. The young lady working was friendly and let me try as many flavors I wanted. They have a good amount of options and have even more when it's spring/summer. They have a few different sizes and I got a kids which was one flavor and I got Oreo. It comes with an optional wafer. The gelato was delicious and I'll be back. I do wish they had Nutella when I went but they didn't.

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    Melody C.

    I first discovered Altani at a Yelp event and it was so good that I came back again today with my sister for another taste! Last time I was here I had the green tea matcha and sweet potato. We also tried other flavors as well, but my two favorite sorbets were definitely the mango and lemon. So this time, we came back and got the mango, lemon, and strawberry sorbets! For those who are dairy intolerant, they have a nice selection of sorbets that are so creamy and rich, you'll forget that it's even sorbet! Unlimited free samples--but be careful because you'll end up liking all of them and end up getting 4 or 5 cups ;) You may notice that the sizes seem "small" (but it's honestly comparable to Ben & Jerry's or Baskin Robbins' sizes), but trust me, they give you a good amount and not too much, for good reason. Like I mentioned, it's VERY creamy and rich. I think if you had anything more than what they serve in a 'large', you'll start feeling sick. So honestly, I think the small size was the perfect amount. Take your time and savor every bite! We also enjoyed the pastrami croissant, which I personally think is the best pastry on the menu. If you have a sweet tooth, I think you'd enjoy the fruit tart or the cinnamon roll. We didn't have the coffee this time around, but last time we had a cold brew and that was fantastic! My sister, who is a coffee snob by the way, LOVED the coffee! I believe they occasionally rotate the coffee origins/mixes around too. Altani is conveniently located right next to the Navy Yard metro station. When you exit, turn left, cross the street and you'll see a water fountain (and several little kids running through the fountain screaming if it's summertime). Altani shares a space with Wise Guys Pizza, which I believe is owned by the same person. It's a perfect combo! The staff are super friendly too. It's a perfect spot for a date, refresher after work, or a nice spot to spend your Saturday afternoon. I would totally go out of my way again for Altani! Highly recommended!

    Dark chocolate and amarena cherry in the back (seriously an amazing combo!). Plus, ferroro rochero in the front!
    Sophia H.

    Great gelato and pastries! I don't like French pastries (that includes croissants especially), but I'll admit, they're actually quite good here! Typically, such pastries are too dry, stale-tasting, and crumbly for me, but here at this place, they're softer and fresher-tasting. Of course, they're still not as good as those in Montreal, Canada or France. But putting that aside... The croissants I tried here were almond, coconut chocolate, pistachio, pastrami, and chocolate twist ("chocolate torsade," with chocolate chips). Almond was boring and plain, pastrami was okay, but coconut chocolate, pistachio, and chocolate torsade were fantastic, all so indulgingly buttery and soft. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I could go back to this place just to have their croissants again! Wow, I never do this for ANY of that places (in the USA, at least. I'll gladly eat all croissants in Canada and France). ***However, do come earlier in the day for fresh pastries. Not 1-2 hours before closing time because I tried a pistachio croissant one night and it wasn't as good as I remembered--it tasted weirdly sweet, cinnamon-y, and creamy; there was no pistachio taste. It tasted so different from the first time I tried it! I think you really have to try it fresh so that you can truly taste the pistachio. Many of the gelato flavors were great. Extra dark chocolate was delicious and paired oh-SO-well(!) with amarena cherry. I'm not crazy about fruit in ice cream (or even any kind of cherry sweets), but that combo of dark chocolate and cherry was seriously DA BOMB! A must-try! Ferroro rochero (that was such a cool flavor!) and hazelnut were also fantastic. Mint, Nutella (very Nutella-y!), straciatella, and nocciola (hazelnut) were not as amazing but still very good. Please note that I'm biased towards chocolate, so non-chocolate flavors don't impress me much (well, except for that amarena cherry!). Pistachio, Oreo, Reese's, red velvet, and blood orange all ranged from "okay" to "good but nothing worthwhile." Raspberry was very tart, and mango was incredibly thick and creamy (I don't like mango and still don't like it after trying this flavor). Oh, and affogati was delicious. I really enjoyed that espresso.

    Yvette C.

    Wow! What a great and creamy ice cream. Altani really taste like a genuine Italian gelato, I don't need to go to Rome anymore for a perfect and delicious gelato! I had Oreo and Cheesecake but also tried Coconut and Lemon Cookie. All of them are incredible. Hazelnut also looked good, that is what I will have next time! I am so happy to have Altani in DC. Totally recommend!

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    Gregory C.

    Tried this place for the first time today and had gelato and a croissant. While they allowed me to test numerous flavors, for a regular sized scoop you get three scoops (for a small you get two) and I chose coconut, salted caramel and carrot cake. Yes, carrot cake. I hadn't seen carrot cake gelato before but it was tasty--not too strong of carrot but a light hint and there were small carrot pieces in it. The coconut was my favorite and it is topped with dried coconut. For the croissant, I had the regular almond and the pistachio croissants. Both were tasty but my favorite was the pistachio. Layers of pistachios, flakey and a little sticky (which I didn't mind). Not too far from the Navy Yard metro and plenty of outdoor seating. Check it out!

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    Great gelato in an interesting location, enjoyed vanilla and pistachio. Not quite as good as Italy, but would go back.

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    Taro flavor is amazing! Good service and great sushi options as well. Very fast and convenient.

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    Gelato is delicious but I was shocked at the tiny portions. It was $5.50 for a small, which was about 1/3 cup of gelato.

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