DELIZIOSA Banana Nutella + Strawberry Shortcake = delicious Sundae flavors Genuine homemade Gelato that tastes "straight from Italy" which isn't far from the truth! Owner Dave was a wealth of knowledge about the gelato making process which he said was given to him from a gelato shop owner from Rome Italy! THE REAL DEAL GELATO! FRESH ingredients used to make homemade Gelato. You have to try it to believe it and you'll love it! read more

Dolce Mare - Banana Nutella & Strawberry Shortcake - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Adorable little sweets shop, and the smell of fresh baked goods hits you right when you enter which is amazing. We enjoyed a couple different gelato flavors after finishing dinner in the same plaza. All of the gelato was amazing, we will definitely be back on our next vacations out to Marco Island! The people working were very sweet and helpful! read more

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This is one of those places that gives you a warm and happy feeling just by stepping foot inside. It reminds me of an "old school" candy and ice cream shop like the one in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory where Charlie buys the candy bar with the golden ticket inside. The selection is excellent. We have always been welcomed and offered plentiful samples by the staff, who are are very friendly. The gelato is our favorite. read more

Dolce Mare is a combination of gelato, ice cream, and luxury chocolates. They provide espresso, a variety of delicious pastries, and more. The business is situated next to the movie theater in a little strip mall on Marco Island. The store is well-lit and spotless. The personnel is really accommodating and friendly. There is a lovely courtyard area with some seats outside. Parking can be a little challenging, so exercise patience or use a valet. read more

Dolce Mare - ROSARIO S. CASSATA AT DOLCE MARE ON COLLIER BLVD ON MARCO ISLAND FLORIDA. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

First time in Marco Island and came across this hidden gem. Went in to look around while waiting for our reservation near by. The staff welcomed us with smiles and were so helpful, we decided to wait till after dinner to go back and so glad we did. Finished dinner and went back in, tried some samples and landed on cappuccino (literal heaven) and the snickerlicious flavor which was absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend stopping in and giving this place a try. My son is allergic to eggs and he was able to enjoy the gelato with us when we brought it back to the hotel. Great staff & must visit when in the area. Very family friendly. read more

Dolce Mare - A Marco Island MUST - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

It's been a year since I started this review, but I still remember Dolce Mare. I remember really good gelato that reminded me of Rome. The store is across the street from the Marriott Vacation Club there on Marco Island. Walking distance, a little stroll there and back. I think you get a little cookie too. Nice people quick service good prices. Will be back in July ! read more

We stopped into Dolce Mare last night after dinner, and it is such a cute little spot! There's a little bit of something here for everyone. There are gift options, boxed/bagged chocolates and candies, lots of little collectibles, and a ton of fun things for kiddos. In the back are homemade gelatos that are every bit delicious as they are beautiful. On the right are chocolates and other treats. The young lady behind the gelato counter was really sweet and let my son have the full test and pick your favorite experience! No surprise, he picked the birthday cake flavor topped with lots of sprinkles. I think my husband got a chocolate flavor of some sort. Both loved their gelatos. I picked out some chocolate for myself - dark chocolate coconut cluster (classic), milk chocolate cappuccino (yum!), and a dark chocolate tiramisu. I didn't quite taste the tiramisu, however, could tell it was very high-quality chocolate and enjoyed it nonetheless. If you find yourself in Marco Island, definitely come to Dolce Mare for a treat! read more

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Love this gelato spot!! They have a big flavor selection including some classics (like pistachio & hazelnut) & other more inventive ones (like salted caramel). The sizes are pretty large, but they have a "mini" kids size (that you can order as an adult!) that was the perfect size for me, and you can still order two flavors in that small size. This was a great spot to stop at for dessert after dinner, grab a gelato bite, and sit outside to enjoy the weather. Food: A Drinks: N/A Service: B Ambience: B+ read more

Amazing gelato. The boy serving said he and his dad make it together. Better than any big box ice cream store. Plus they have chocolate and specialty treats. read more

I couldn't end my beautiful night in Marco Island without ice cream. Dolce Mare is the perfect place for all kind of sweet from chocolate, candy, and ice cream, and they also have a display of wine. Everything looks delicious and well displayed. We didn't have to wait long. Although pricey to me, my ice cream was a really sweet treat. read more

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Dolce Mare is AWESOME!!! Sooo many in-house items! They have their gelato perfected!!!!! The owners are extremely nice & the employees are all so great! Ryan & Paige are very kind & helpful! The chocolate chips cookies are AMAZING! If you are in Marco you MUST go to Dolce Mare!!! :) read more

It's ok. Over priced treats but if you're in the area and are hungry, it works. The Brucee cake is a favorite. read more

People go for the gelato but they have underestimated yummy chocolate chip cookies! :)

I loved the b day cake ice cream!!! My only hang up is there was a young man behind the counter who totally skimped on the ice cream like did not fill the cone he also had a dry lil tude but the next day I went & there was a kind person with red streaks in their hair & a young girl with braids who were both so sweet & accommodating read more

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We have been coming here while on vacation for several years. During our recent stay we visited several times. Wonderful staff, manager was gentleman. Gelato was top notch. Very nice variety, cookies, candies and cakes all very tasty and fresh. Wonderful cappuccino and expresso. We were a large group,20 plus so we tried just about everything. Excellent variety of wines. Highly recommend. Superb Quality. read more

Decided to have some ice cream for dessert after dinner. I had the coffee gelato. Husband had the cookies and creme. Mine was awesome. The coffee gelato wasn't on display but when I asked about it, our server went in the back to look if they had some back there and found some for me. Yum. I had the mini size which was perfect for me. It even came with a decorative (yet tasty) wafer. So good I also bought some individually sold sea salt caramels. Too much to eat tonight so have to let you know how those tasted another time. I like the area outside this place. Fountains, benches. Lots of people watching. Perfect place to finish off your gelato. read more

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After a disappointing dinner nearby, I was still hungry and craving something sweet. They had some gorgeous cake slices in the display upfront. I'd admired their coconut cake and even their carrot cake. But alas, they didn't actually have the cakes they'd displayed. Not fair teasing us! So I settled for a very rich mini cup of extra dark chocolate gelato. It was a lot of product packed in that little cup. And very good. They don't have seating inside, but there are a couple benches right by the door. Perfect for the first few tastes... So save room next time you are dining in the area. read more

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Amazing gelato, some of the best we've ever had. Staff were friendly as well, highly recommend Dolce Mare!

This is a great shop that offers several gelato options, local truffles, Carmel applesauce to order and many other great treats. The family stopped here for desert and we all had gelato. I had the stracciatella gelato, the kids had dark chocolate, strawberry, and stracciatella. They make it all in house and it was excellent gelato. I'll be back again this week.....maybe next time I won't eat it so quickly and can remember a photo. I strongly recommend it for those that appreciate great gelato and know it's superiority to ice cream. read more

Hey I checked into Yelp and got a free piece of premium chocolate. It was delicious! Red velvet Carmel covered in white chocolate. This place is so cute and smells so good. Lots of chocolate, candy and gelato. The cases of chocolate are so inviting. It's hard to choose from the many offerings. It's in the strip mall with 5 surrounding restaurants. So when you are done with dinner pop over and get some deliciousness. read more

Dolce Mare - White chocolate Carmel - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Okay so they've got pretty good gelato and a wide selection of sweets but it is so gosh dang crowded in here and none of the employees seem to really care all that much about being efficient or you know really anything. The store doesn't have a great flow to accommodate really more than 10 people. It's good but dang pricy. Probably not worth a second visit. read more

Dolce Mare - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

If given a choice I will usually take ice cream over gelato, but this afternoon it was Wifey's choice, not mine. We were over in the shopping plaza we strolled over to Dolce Mara for a little treat. We got a friendly greeting when we walked in and the place smelled great. Lots of great treats here (chocolate covered items looked fabulous), but we were here for the gelato. Before I even looked, I got the "you're getting a small" from Wifey, but that was fine-they allow two flavors in a small and I just wanted a taste anyway. Wifey got a small with Dark chocolate and Peanut Butter and I ordered Bourbon and Salted Caramel. They serve your gelato with a piece of waffle cone, which is a nice twist. We both really liked our choices. I thought the dark chocolate was a little too strong, but I didn't order it so who cares what I think . I also thought my salted caramel tasted a bit like butterscotch, but I love butterscotch so I was fine. Friendly staff and tasty treats...though a bit pricey at $4.99+tax for a small. Still, I recommend this place. read more

Dolce Mare - Small salted caramel/Bourbon gelato - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Excellent gelato! Cool selection of homemade sweets! Must try if you are here for a quick vacation or extended stay

A wonderful little find on Marco. Great selection for gelato- delicious! They also have lovely chocolates- and if you check in on Yelp!.... You get a free luxury piece of chocolate.... It'll make you want to buy three pounds before you leave! Friendly employees- lovely visit. read more

THE GOOD ---------- DECOR: Very nice interior with a few tables inside, and many outside. LOTS OF SWEETS: Gelato, cakes, macaroons, chocolates, candy, and peanut brittle. Our chocolate haystack and peanut butter cup tasted really good. DRINKS: Coffee, Espresso, etc. THE BAD --------- TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE--the owner spilled my coffee while taking a phone call and never said or did a thing. Would it have killed her to clean up the mess in my saucer? POOR STAFF--the young woman that was serving us, and trying to be helpful, was obviously not trained properly. The owner didn't seem to care that we were standing at the register for 10 minutes while the new-hire tried to figure out how to make an espresso. On top of it, the new-hire tried to over charge us for the espresso, thankfully we caught the error in time by questioning the total. OVERPRICED--everything here is high in cost, especially for the small portion you receive. In summary, what was supposed to be a pleasant pick-me-up treat for both of us, ended up being a annoying experience. read more

Chocolate, candy, gelato and great service. Anytime we are dining or shopping in this Marco Island plaza, we always stop in for a quick treat. The fruity sorbets are a favorite...perfectly tangy and light, but there are so many unique flavors including one that tastes like donuts. There's some seating outside so you can enjoy yourself while people-watching in the plaza. read more

Braved the rain to make the half mile walk to this adorable Sweets shop. Completely worth it! I love supporting shops that make their own treats in the store! Service was great as well. The young lady who helped me was personable and accommodating, happy to offer samples and suggestions. Their prices are actually on trend with the industry nationwide and I am always happy to pay for good quality. read more

Dolce Mare - Small Cup with Cherry Vanilla Gelato and Lemon Sorbet. Delish! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Very nice gourmet chocolatier with cakes and gelato. Some wines are available. This shop is where you'll want to spend some time to buy gifts, or to treat yourself. The area has restaurants, so we stopped in after dinner for real good gelato. read more

Dolce Mare - Store front - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

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I do like hard ice cream more than gelato, so maybe that is why I was a little disappointed with the ice cream here. It was pretty overpriced - double the price of Sweet Annie's and of less quantity. The gelato wasn't bad though, and the free chocolate with check-in offer was great too. A good dessert option in the plaza, but not my favorite. The cakes were very pretty and looked delicious though! read more

We went there minutes before closing time hoping to get some chocolate covered strawberries and a milkshake, and they only had 1 strawberry left in the case. Instead of turning us away the gentleman there picked 6 of the biggest strawberries they had and hand dipped them specially for us while we waited. They were DELICIOUS. This is the second night in a row that we have stopped in and both times have been fantastic! So upset we didn't find out about this place sooner as we leave in a couple days but we will be sure to stop in on our way out. The service was absolutely amazing, and the treats were great! Highly recommend!! read more

Dolce Mare - Chocolate covered Strawberries and Alligator Gummies - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Yelped a placed for Gelato while vacationing in Marco Island. Stopped by Dolce Mare. Staff attentive to customers. Offered free samples of homemade Gelato. Choose Strawberry Cheesecake. Texture very creamy. Almost like the one I tasted in Cinque Terre, Italy. Pleasantly surprised with the extra touch of wafers on the side. read more

Dolce Mare - Strawberry Cheesecake - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

It's always fun when you're out walking after a big meal and you come across a sweet shop. Dolce Mare was a real find. Very clean and well organized, they had a nice selection of gelato. Definitely recommend and I look forward to a future visit. Slightly on the pricey side, but almost everything on Marco Island is. read more

The food here is old and stale and way overpriced. The people working are beyond rude. I used to really like the place but can tell the quality has pretty much completely diminished over the past year. It's like they don't even try; just a bunch of dollar store candy they're trying to sell for like $15. The the trashy attitudes of the people working is just so tacky and unpleasant. read more

Delicious gelato, light, flavorful and great variety. The store has a great selection of chocolates and other sweets and candies. Definitely will be back for more read more

Stopped in here today while on vacation. Kids and I were craving chocolate. My son choose a huge s'mores chocolate. We ordered a milk/white chocolate one and the sales person reached in the case with her bare hand. She got the wrong one so I asked if she could put a glove on. She held the glove in her hand to get the chocolate. She did not put it on. Not sanitary at all! We were going to get other things but no way! Lousy selection of gelato too! read more

Review for gelato only: One star because I cannot give less. Visited here for some gelato after hearing about the place from locals. Got the mint chocolate chip and it was so soft that it started melting when I walked out. I asked for a waffle cone and although they had more than an hour for closing, she said she would have to ask if they can make one! Paid $5 to throw it out in the trash right outside the restaurant!! So disappointing and I didn't even get my dessert fix. On the other hand, there were nice chocolates and other packaged products for purchase. Try those maybe. read more

This little spot is so beautiful! We had been trying to go our whole visit to Marco Island but work dinners ran us past closing time. I went up to the window minutes after they had closed our last night and the lady let us in, she was so lovely. We quickly ordered a bunch of goodies. They're shop is beautiful with so much of a variety to choose from. They have baked goods, chocolates, candies, gelato, popcorn, wine, etc. A lot of their products are made in house. Everything we sampled was amazing. Please go check this place out if you're in the area. read more

We live in Marco 1/2 the year- we LOVE this place. We go OFTEN never disappoints.. Michelle is exceptional. Always smiling. Her truffles are amazing. The entire staff is great! Try the caramels, caramel corn, gelato. Anything and everything is top notch. Not to be missed on your trip to Marco. Jack & Lynnette read more

Do not miss this wonderful sweet shoppe! Gelato is really, really good. Owners are super customer friendly and appreciate your patronage. Candy choices are over the top wonderful. Willie Wonka would be impressed! read more

We were on Vacation in October and stopped by for coffee and dessert after dinner. We settled on the Amazing looking coconut cake!!! Well it tasted better than it looked. We are still talking about it. We live in NJ can we have the recipe Please!!! read more