Ever been to Italy and eaten gelato while sitting on the plaza wondering how you were lucky enough to have the life that you do? Ok, so that last time that happened to me I was 17 and an au pair in Torino. But, luckily, I can recapture that feeling whenever I want by heading down to Dolce Amore. This gelataria knows how to make a fine iced treat. Each flavour is hand crafted on the premise, in small batches, and tastes like Italy. The owner actually went to Italy to train as a gelato-master, and it really shows. The portions are not cheap, but they are certainly generous. Unlike some of the other gelaterias in Vancouver they focus on having a changing selection of about 30 flavours, but each one is perfectly crafted. If you are a pistachio fan it is a must-try, as is the limone sorbet and the blood orange sorbet. read more

Gourmet ice cream at decadent prices sums up this rich and sweet ice cream shop on the corner of Commercial Drive and Gravely. The portions are big, but they had better be at $5 for two scoops. All the flavors I tried were really delicious, but the ice cream tends to always be softer then it should be, making eating a race against the sun. Try the white chocolate raspberry swirl. While the store used to be large and able to handle the high traffic during the summer months, they recently divided the place in half and opened up a wine bar on the south side. Now it tends to get packed quite easily and the slow service doesn't help. read more

Repeat after me. Affogatto. A scoop of gelato topped with a shot of espresso. Woo-hoo! This spot offers imported coffees, homemade gelatos, and cakes. I have yet to try to affogatto as my preference for a refreshing treat on a summer day won over the espresso. I will be back for it for sure. A vast selection of flavours to choose from. White chocolate raspberry, toblerone, green apple, bubblegum, limoncello, orange creamsicle, straciatelli, tiramisu, fruity sorbets.. endless! All looked insanely good. Sadly, my strawberry cheesecake gelato looked a lot better than it tasted. The gelato was smooth and creamy, and cheesecake gelato base a-ok. It was the strawberry drizzled in that threw me off. It tasted artifical, more on the candy flavored kind than the fresh flavoured with bits of real fruit kind I like. Nonetheless, will come back to try the other flavors, this time with a shot of espresso to top it off. read more

Since it's been summer, I've been loving ice creams and gelato recently. I had ice cream at Amato Gelato a week before I tried Dolce Amore and I have heard really good things about this place. The outside of this store looks really hip and the logo looks very modern. When you first step inside, there is a line and it says "Enter Here, Pay first" which was really confusing. But anyways, you pay first and then you line up to give the person your receipt and they will scoop it for you. There is no extra charge for a waffle cone - 2 scoops is 6.75. I feel like they didnt have that much selection to flavours but they did have ice cream sandwiches which consisted of ice cream in between two cookies. They also had bars that had toppings on it. They had about 1.5 sections of flavours. To my friends dismay, they did not have any Mango flavour or even a matcha or green tea flavour. For a friday night, you would think they would have more selection but unfortunately they didn't. I found they had a lot of chocolate-y flavours but when you have a whole scoop full, it can become too sweet. I didn't really see any flavours that I loved so I stuck with Strawberry and KitKat. If I had to be honest, I didn't LOVE the Gelato.. as much as I really wanted to. I felt like it was too hard and not smooth enough - I cant really describe it but I'm not sure if I would be back. The seating inside is a little hard as theres bar stools by the window and a bench below but it can get a little tight if people are sitting on the bar stools and on the bench (back to back) read more

Last year I had given this gelato a 5star rating, it is really good and creamy and their scoops were big. Now this year they hire some new staff and their scoops get smaller by 30%. It's like Anton's Pasta cutting their portions, thus 4star. LOL :) read more

Dolce Amore - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Why is this place listed twice under two similar names? Weird. Anyway, the line isn't too long. Pay first. Free parking around the corner. Compared to La Casa it seemed really fresh, just like the other Yelpers stated, and the lack of 1000 flavours was not a big deal. Same price. Two scoops in two separate bowls with tax- $9.00 Two scoops in one bowl-only 1.50 extra with tax, but one per person is all you need. I loved the chocolate and everything related to chocolate. I could not get the choco-peanut butter here, but my chocolate was so cocoa-ish and tasted divine. I was told the sorbets were just as good as La Casa; I'm skeptical. This one is much calmer. So the best thing to do is try both, (read my other review) and you decide. read more

A gelato outside Italy is never a (full) gelato, but Dolce Amore is something close to the real Italian gelato. I'm not sure if this review is a final one, because I'm going to Dolce Amore agin and I want to try a different flavor every time! Plus my first visit did count, because I usually benchmark gelato based on strawberry flavor, which was not available that night :( sad! I know. I sampled the blood orange and had a full scoop of apricot :) and it was really great! Not too sweet, not too sour, it was really balanced. My wife and kids picked the bubblegum gelato (how typical) and I tried the bubblegum, it was soooo goooood because it taste like bubblegum, soft and has some bubblegum bits as a bonus ... The server were somewhat friendly, but the owner presence seems to cause some tension in the whole shop. The sitting area is nice, but you feel that you're under surveillance 8( but wasn't so bad after all. The shop does not accept cards, which was a bit of a mess, where I had to rush and look for an ATM machine to get some cash! WHY Delce Amore why ???? The overall experience was very positive, so I'm a fan and I can't wait to come again and again! Ps. The real gelato never gives you a-gelato-sick feeling. Dolce Amore serves real gelato read more

Gelateria Dolce Amore is a must try on Commercial Drive. Here, you will find gelato from various flavors that are fresh and high quality for an extremely affordable price. Staffs here are also extremely friendly and helpful too. The only downside to Gelateria Dolce Amore, is that they only carry cash. So make sure you have access to the nearest atm or bring some cash before hand! Other than that, I highly recommend Gelateria Dolce Amore for their super duper yummy, creamy and high quality gelato for an extremely inexpensive price! Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Atmosphere & mood: 5/5 read more

I was walking on commercial street and decided to try this gelato shop. Do yourself a favor and get the rich and creamy hazelnut gelato.

I'm Italian so for me Gelato is holy and I can recognize a good one when I taste it. It was delicious and savoring it brought me back home I'll definitely visit this gelateria again in the near future ! read more

HAVE AGAIN: the ciocolatte and stracciatella were very good. Rich and delicious.

best gelato i've ever tried. they always switch up their flavours and there's always something there that calls out to my taste buds. they have a smaller selection of flavours but in comparison to la casa, this place seems to serve fresher gelato. i think the official name is gelateria dolce amore. i used my entertainment book coupon for this which makes it doubly worth it!! read more

Dolce Amore - strawberry and tiramisu in a waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is the BEST GELATO IN TOWN. SOOO Yummy! My sister and I are regulars. They are quite generous with their scoops :)

So yummy! They have a good selection of flavors (but obviously not as many at that place on Venebles)... my FAVORITE flavor in the whole wide world is definitely Coconut. I will always get this flavor, and if my sweet tooth is really itchin' for sugar, I'll combine coconut with a scoop of Ferroro Roche (Mmmm... its a delectable mix of chocolate and hazelnut). read more

I went to Dolce Amore as a part of the East Side Brunch Crawl for Dine Out 2014. The first place I stopped at was Gelateria Dolce Amore because it was the closest to the registration site! Yes, I actually had dessert first thing in the morning haha. We were given two gelato flavours to sample. I don't recall the names, but one was of a caramel variety. The gelato was absolutely devine! It was very think, creamy and melted in your mouth. read more

I would give these guys 5 stars if they accepted debit or credit card payments. However, they are so good I'll make the trip to the bank and get some cash. Great gelato. You have to try it. read more

Love the gelato here. It tastes creamier and fresher than La Casa. Yes, the flavour selection is not as grand as the 200+ choices you get at La Casa, but I think the quality is worth the visit if you are in the area. I have also tried some pies here and they were pretty good as well. read more

Dolce Amore - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

As a self claimed ice cream connoisseur, I'm too ashamed to say that I haven't heard of this place until last night. I had the utter need to consume ice cream last night. My local grocery store was closed so I couldn't quickly get my Ben and Jerry's that is on sale ($4.99 at Safeway hello) and I wasn't going to pay full price ($7.49 GASP) at the 7-11 close by. I decided to give door dash a try because I had a free delivery coupon and saw that they were first pick when I searched for ice cream. I ordered a family favourite, Oreo, and one that's dubbed GTL (Gangsta Toffee Life), a mixture of vanilla bean gelato, buttered toffee, swirl of caramel, and chocolate chunks. I ate that bad boy within minutes! I went to town on it! I must say it's heavy on the toffee which can really get stuck in your teeth but this was a delicious gelato! I'd get this again but need more of the base than the toppings for sure. It's a steep price not going to lie, but it was well worth it! read more

Their pistachio gelato is amazing. I think they might toast the pistachios but who knows. We had a nice stroll over to Dolce Amore last time we had dinner on the Drive. Much better (and more fun) than having dessert at the restaurant ;) read more

This is arguably the best gelateria in the lower mainland! As a costumer, I really appreciate the fact that the owners took time out of their busy lives to actually go to gelato university in Italy! I am Italian, and I can tell you that they are handcrafting some amazing flavours, and the service is great! My children love this place. Also, as I live on the North Shore, I was happily surprised to find them at the Ambleside Farmers Market in West Vancouver a few Sundays ago (they have a beautiful little gelato cart that they move around the city!!) and glad to here that they will be regulars there throughout the summer!!! So great to see someone actually making true Italian gelato in the city! Great job and thank you!! read more

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One of my favorite places to get Gelato in East Van. Probably one of the only places I would go and since I was little. read more

Dolce Amore - Double scoop of Pistachio! So good. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Absolutely delicious!! Vegan options as well that are JUST as decadent as the real thing. This is my go to place when I'm craving a treat!

I love this place! When they have Reese's gelato it makes my day. Anyone visiting Commercial Drive should come here! Bring cash! And if you come with kids visit Grandview or Victoria Park as well. read more

Good Service. ..Clean ...I bought 1 scoop. ..but the size like as 2 scoops . But only few choice!... and this area hard find parking! I must come back!! read more

For my wife and I this is our favourite place for gelato...not just in Vancouver, but anywhere. Selection is more limited than at some other places (about 20-30 flavours at a time), but this just makes choosing easier, and the flavours they do have tend to be outstanding. Plus you can split a single scoop in two flavours, which is nice. Service is always very friendly too. read more

Favourite place for gelato in the city. The flavours are creamy and rich but not too sweet, just right! They have a good selection of flavours and it's reasonably priced. Definitely now my go-to for gelato. read more

The ice cream here is delicious!!! The staff was super nice and let us sample a lot of flavours. There were so many good ones it was hard to decide which one to get haha. Bit on the pricey side though. read more

Just go! Delcious gelato with a wide selection of flavors. Well priced too. I had pistachio in a tub (2 scoops) and it cost 3.50. read more

The ice cream here is great. It's flavourful and creamy. There are an abundance of flavours to choose from. Some taste better than others. It's a little bit pricey but, in the end, very enjoyable. Plus, you get to sample :) However, the woman who served me was very rude and unfriendly. She looked bored, unhappy and like she wanted to kill me. Try not to get the girl with the shaved head. For that, I give 3 stars. read more

I finally found good gelato in Vancouver! I would always complain that there aren't any good ice cream/gelato places in Van until finding this place. I've been searching for dark chocolate sorbet since I had it in Italy. The dairy free chocolate options at other places always use milk alternatives such as coconut milk that change the taste of the chocolate. The dark chocolate sorbet at Dolce Amore is perfect and exactly what I've been searching for. read more

Know what makes the perfect summer day? A walk down Commercial for a raspberry and limone gelato, here. Perfection.

Gelato anyone? We really like this place. There is a good variety and changing assortment of flavours. To say we came here regularly this summer may be an understatement, good thing they have frequent-buyer stamp cards. The gelato here is very tasty, the portions are generous, and the staff are very friendly. Try the pistachio gelato; incredibly creamy. Lots of fruity as well as chocolatey flavours. Several lemony flavours that are all great, if you like that kind of thing. Seating is limited, so stroll and slurp along Commercial. Cash only I believe. read more

One of the two ice cream places on the drive. They have a good selection of flavors. Nice for an after dinner dessert.

Despite how cold and damp it is outside, I almost always want some gelato here. My friend was living in Italy for a few months and was kind of sad about the state of gelato when she cam back to Seattle. Brought her here, she loved it, and came back the next day. I recommend pistachio flavor. Important fact: You can get two flavors when you order a single scoop. Also important: they are cash only. read more

Gelato is very good! Servings have shrunk in size over the last couple of years, though.

It's 22 degrees out, therefore, today is officially the first day of summer or at least it feels like it. This means that I can splurge on my extra points and get some frozen treats. I made my own creamsicle. Vanilla on the bottom, orange on the top. Empty calories, however, good to celebrate the season of weather that I hope lasts a bit. Line was a bit long with cause but worth it. read more

So delicious, the only downside is having to choose which flavour(s) you want

This is a warning against the milkshake, which we purchased for $7 but tossed after a couple sips. It was a disgusting watery waste of gelato and milk. I thought it looked weird but haven't had much experience with milkshakes or I would have asked them to make it over again. It wasn't until my husband eyed it and refused to try it that I realized my initial impression was correct. The gelato flavors we tried were all good but the shake was an insult. read more

A random stop along the way on car-free day on The Drive was a great find! After disappointments elsewhere, we were looking for a gelato place with really, really good gelato, made with care and fresh ingredients. This is the place. At $6 for two generous scoops, including tax, it's great value for money. All the flavours we tried were amazing. The gelato and sorbetto is creamy and full of fresh, bright flavour. The cherry was the cherry-est cherry tasting and had pieces of cherry in it. The mango was bright and tasted very much like biting into a ripe, fresh mango. The pistachio was perfect. The chocolate rich and creamy. Highly recommend this place for real gelato, made with care and fresh ingredients. read more

Hands down the best gelato In Vancouver.......creamy with lots of flavour.....I've tried the other gelato places around Vancouver which I thought were good until a friend took me to Dokce.....Sold...so much better! . read more