The person working here was extra nice and gave us samples to try. The cool thing about this ice cream place is they have sofas overviewing the outside which is simply unique. It's a humble place and I had a decent experience. We got the pistachio ice cream which was so good and not too sweet. read more

Dolce Gelato - Pistachio ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

The one day, today on Mothers Day, we decide to stop in for some gelato and guess what.... They were closed despite their sign saying OPEN AT 1pm on Sunday. Guess the employees didn't get the Memo. read more

I live in Hot Springs and happened to be in the area, so I decided to stop in and try this place out. I'm always up for good gelato, so I figured it was worth a shot. First impression walking in: the place is actually really nice. It's spacious and very clean, which I appreciated. That said, the atmosphere felt a little rushed and not especially welcoming. The employee didn't say anything rude--it was just one of those situations where you kind of feel like you need to order quickly and move along. Now, about the prices. To be fair, they are clearly posted, so nothing was hidden. But they are *very* high for the portion size. There's a gelato shop right on the downtown strip where you'd normally expect higher tourist prices, and you can get a triple scoop there for around what this place charges for a single. Getting it in a cone costs extra, and if you want a chocolate-dipped cone... well, let's just say your wallet should probably stretch first. Since we were already there, we ordered a single scoop in a cup and a single scoop in a cone. The scoops were pretty small, and the total came out to $27. I actually had to double-check the receipt because I thought maybe something rang up wrong. Unfortunately, the gelato itself didn't make the price easier to swallow. Good gelato is supposed to be very smooth and creamy. This one had a grainy, or crystalline texture, more like lower-end ice cream than true gelato. The flavor was okay, but nothing special--definitely not what you'd expect at that price point. For comparison, I can buy about five pints of Talenti gelato at the store for the same amount of money, and it's honestly much better. Overall, I hate leaving negative reviews, but between the high prices, small portions, and the texture of the gelato, this one just wasn't for me. I won't be going back. If you're in the mood for gelato in Hot Springs, I'd recommend heading downtown to the shop across from The Arlington instead. Your taste buds--and your wallet--will probably thank you. read more

$35 for three single scoops of gelato?! Two of those single scoops were just served in classic cups. One was served in a waffle cone. The price alone floored me and would greatly deter me from coming here again. I understand that prices are rising and treats like gelato are becoming a luxury, but this seemed a little exorbitant. To the product itself, I ordered the Rocky Road flavored gelato and it was quite tasty. I appreciated being allowed to sample a few flavors before deciding. The gelato itself was smooth and flavorful. I appreciate that this place does gelato justice but if I lived locally, the prices would probably keep me away. read more

Although the place itself was beautifully decorated and servers seemed great, saw the prices and immediately walked out. A single scoop of gelato costs almost $10! For a family of 6, the total would've been close to a minimum of $50. read more

Worth the hype!! Dolce Gelato is super cute. They thought of tiny details to make this more than a gelato stop! They have kids toys, tons of places to sit, WiFi, bathrooms, and loads of games! This place is built for community! And of course the gelato was delicious and the service outstanding. Such an enjoyable treat! read more

Dolce Gelato - two scoops of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

A very comfortable place to enjoy some really gelato. Got board games to play. Couches for a comfortable place to relax. Friendly, helpful staff. Good selection. Always come here when we're in Hot Springs. read more

Dolce Gelato has a lot of the flavors of gelato that you'd expect, and the taste is strong and distinct like you want. The portions are gigantic, as I got a three scoop and had a mound to work through. The place is large with lots of indoor and outdoor seating to finish your snack at. read more

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Flavor is AMAZING! Had to knock a star off for how expensive it is but the portions are fair. There were dairy free options in the sorbetto flavors. We got wild berry and strawberry. I have to say I'm usually not a fan of sorbet but the consistency and flavor was amazing! Not watery or icy at all! Family got the regular flavors and loved it! read more

Dolce Gelato - Sorbet: wild entry and strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

The "gelato" was watery, and some parts of my single-scoop felt like shaved ice. Likely made in a Ninja Creami in the back room. It's also $8.89 for a single, and you can't mix the flavors (and will be rudely reminded about it). Don't be deceived by "gelato" in its name. read more

Technically would give like 3.75 stars so you know the deal! Got a coupon for this place from our hotel and looked forward to the treat the whole trip! They closed early on Christmas Eve which sucked but made our way back on our last night, the coupon had expired the day before and they refused to validate it which sucked considering how pricey this place is and we're out of towner's trying to spread the word. The flavor options are amazing as shown in the photo's and quality as well, better than the gelato I've had in France!! It is a lot more expensive though which is interesting and the only downside to me... along with no Indoor seating. Spent 18$ for 2 ppl, for Iced products, be aware ! read more

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This place is IT! I got to sample the flavors before setting on my cookies n cream and stracciatella. Omg both were so good! I love gelato and these flavors were just so nice and smooth. This spot may have been a tiny bit pricey but I really enjoyed it. read more

Dolce Gelato - Double Gelato Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Tourist prices and the gelato was mediocre at best. Go to Dairy Queen you will happier.

Stopped here for ice cream driving through town. Had seen on yelp with the flavors unfortunately they didn't have 2 of my favorites (pistachio or hazelnut) so I shared a medium chocolate with my hubby. It was pretty good. Not sure I would say it was worth $16. We ate it there as they have multiple seating options which was nice. No one else came in while we were there. The bathrooms were clean. read more

We had this place twice while visiting because it was just that good! The salted caramel was my favorite (a close second was the Biscoff). Not to mention the cones are perfect! read more

Great atmosphere, attentive owners, outstanding gelato. Vini vidi vici I came to Dolce Gelato, I saw all the outstanding gelato (and tasted a bunvh of them), i conquered the mango gelato in a cup! read more

The gelato was amazing. The ambiance was fun. Two sets of leather recliners. Wonderful place to come!

People were nice and the location was clean except for the dead fly in the gelato window (cleaned up immediately when we pointed it out). We ended up ordering a 2 scoop cup and 3 single scoop cones. The price came to $52, that was a little shocking. There's a reason they don't list the prices on the website. Gelato was good, but not that good. read more

The gelato was great, but husband didn't ask the price before ordering. It was $8.99 for 1 scoop in a cup and 2 scoops in a cup was $12.44. We just got back from Italy and loved it over there, but the price was much cheaper. It as totally not worth $24 for what we had. read more

Yum! Gelato was great and the service was top notch! Cones had an interesting, different, flavor to them and we both decided we weren't a fan (just not sweet enough). Would return for scoops of Gelato though!! read more

I really can't see how this place stays in business. Good service - good ice cream. Ordered a waffle cone with 2 scoops, and a plain bowl of 2 vanilla scoops. $32.79...seriously. We're once and done. Next time we have a craving for peanut butter chocolate ice cream, we're buying a quart of Haagen-Daaz at Kroger. read more

WOW! We literally just said the EXACT same-thing! We too agree the prices were high and they were not posted - we just got back from Italy and said over there it was $3-$5. This place ruins it for families trying to get sweet treat, $100 for a family of (4), easily (and those are for the children's cones is ridiculous. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was friendly. The gelato was a bit too sweet but the prices really crushed return business. read more

Absolutely ADORED the sweet lady that owns this place, and the gelato was fabulous. Service was amazing, ambiance very chill and welcoming.

When we walked in I caught the young man behind the counter taking a sample of one of the gelatos. If I worked there I would sample myself into a case of diabetes. The hardest part of places like this is trying to decide what you want to eat. We knew we wanted gelato but my wife can never decide on a flavor. I quickly ordered two flavors (salted caramel and Irish creme) and let her pick which one she wanted. She has a hard time with very sweet things like ice cream but she ate every bit of that gelato (and a little of mine too). While we ate were perusing the menu board and we both agreed that it was a shame that we didn't go there for lunch. We won't make that mistake the next time we're in Hot Springs. Now for the review. The place was clean, the people were friendly, the food was great, and the prices were reasonable. Don't you wish you could say that about every restaurant? Seriously, what more could you want? read more

Dolce Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

This place is one of the first places we visit whenever we come into town. It's beautiful and everything is delicious and it's just so much fun to visit, and enjoy an unmatchable gelato read more

This place is absolutely phenomenal!!!!!! You can try all the flavors and all of them are so good it makes it so hard to choose!!!!!! It's definitely worth every penny!!!! The ingredients, unique flavors, homemade, all of it is what makes this place special! read more

Amazing portions and flavors. Some of the best gelato I've had. I definitely recommend going here if you are from out of town. No indoors dining which is great but sadly masks aren't required for anyone. Super impressed regardless read more

Dolce Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

It's good, but it's really pricy......... We ordered shngle cup($6.80), child corn( $7.00)plus chocolate toping( $1.00) read more

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I've eaten ice cream all over the world, but never have I spent $18.00 for two single scoops of gelato!!! Way over priced!!!

Very good, but very spendy. Even for gelato- 2 single scoops were almost $18.00 with tip.

Nice atmosphere. Clean and staff super polite and helpful. Enough room to social distance and outside seating available. Stays open later then most places in Hot Springs. Great gelato selection. Will definitely be back!! read more

Just skip this place. The staff isn't wearing masks; it's overpriced; and it's not good. $7 for a single scoop? If it was amazing, authentic gelato? Okay, but this was not. My boyfriend actually thought he was coming down with COVID and losing his sense of taste because it only tasted like the aftertaste of a really bad sweetener. Even the coffee had no flavor. We try to support local businesses and mom & pop shops wherever we go, but this is just a hard pass. read more

Stopped by for gelato with my family but with the staff serving staff not wearing a mask we decided to take our business somewhere else. This happened on July 21 at 7:19pm It doesn't matter what your personal believes are when it comes to COVID-19 or mask laws. If you are serving food you should be wearing a mask during this times. read more

Amazing ice cream! Must try! I had salted caramel on a dipped chocolate cone. So good.

Sounded like a great idea until we paid. We bought 2 small ice creams in a cup and 1 ice cream in a cone. The total was $33....!!!!! No joke. Total rip-off for what we got. Save your money and go to Freddy's down the street. P.S. the ice cream (gelato I guess) wasn't even that great. read more

My hubby and I were visiting Hot Springs for my birthday and found this gem of a dessert spot! We each had a double, mine cappuccino and tiramisu, his caramel and bicoff. Both were absolutely amazing and service was great, too. read more

Chocolate gelato shake was amazingly delicious and the biscoff cookie gelato was better than cookie butter on bread! Nice spot to end a long day. read more

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Excellent product and friendly customer service! If you're ever in Hot Springs, AR, and are in the mood for some good gelato, give this place a try. read more

We had four in party and it was $40 plus tip. So, like others have said, it's pricey. That aside, it was very good gelato, good shake, good sorbet. The service was good. They are walk-in, carry out. They do offer free samples. Seems like would be a great atmosphere pre and post-covid. They weren't wearing masks, but stayed more than social distancing requires from us across the counter. Overall we really enjoyed our treat. Would go again. read more

Beautiful shop! And lots of flavors to choose from!! We came here because they were the only place open when my brother got struck with his sweet tooth! They close at 11 on Friday and Saturday so we wandered in! The guys were nice - and I'm gonna be honest - I did not get anything here- the bf got a two scoop vanilla shake - it was $12 for a 20 oz cup. We are on vacation so I didn't say anything about the prices but it wouldn't be happening at home! I noticed the price of a 3 scoop banana split was $19.99 - I tried the gelato - it's good!! But $19.99 for a banana split? $12 for a shake? Not on the daily! They have been in town for awhile so I guess they do ok- and my bf enjoyed his shake so ... ‍. read more