They have great and a lot of different flavors. The Gelato is smooth and delicious. The staff and…read moreservice were great too. 10/10

This is a nice little gem off of Park Avenue! There are a…read morefamily on gelato restaurant, that's been here for quite some time. They have a good selection of gelato that are freshly made in house ! I love coming here after the farmers market and grabbing a small gelato to walk around Park Avenue ! My favorite is the coffee gelato ! It's always a nice spot for a little sweet treat !

The gelato here is AMAZING! Try the banana and strawberry! Delicious! The espresso is great too!!…read moreMango is great too! All made with fresh ingredients! No artificial anything!!

The gelato is delicious! The woman working here was very friendly and helpful. I had the caramel…read morecashew cheesecake gelato and the Nutella gelato. The caramel cheesecake was awesome. The Nutella was very good but it didn't really taste like Nutella to me. It was still very good. This is a small place but there is a counter to sit down

Good but not excellent. Also a little expensive for the quality, other than that 10/10 but you…read morecan't ignore those qualities.

Tyler and Tiana at the ice cream stand in disney springs were so helpful!!!!! 20/10 experience,…read morewould recommend to anyone who wants a nice cold gelato and some good company!!!

La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry is one of those rare gems that doesn't just serve dessert - it builds…read morecommunity, connection, and genuine joy with every visit. From day one, the owner has made us feel welcomed, remembered, and truly part of his world, and that level of hospitality is something you can't manufacture. It's real, and it's why this place stands out. The gelato is on another level entirely. I've traveled, tasted, and tried gelato in major cities and abroad, and nothing (absolutely nothing) compares to what's being crafted right here in our growing Ocala. The flavors rotate constantly, keeping every visit exciting and perfectly matched to whatever mood you're in. Each batch is rich, smooth, balanced, and made with a passion you can taste. We've never left with a single regret, only smiles and that satisfied "this hit the spot" feeling. And honestly, the gelato here deserves worldwide recognition. It's that exceptional. But what truly elevates La Dolce Vita is the owner himself - someone who cares deeply not just about his shop, but about the people who walk through his doors. His pride, kindness, and consistency have created a place that feels like home for so many of us. Ocala is lucky to have this treasure. Thank you to the AMAZING owner who has poured years of heart into serving this community. This is a must‑visit, a must‑return, and a place that continues to set the bar for what great gelato (and great hospitality) should be.

It's got to be me...with all the rave reviews, I was so excited to try dessert from La Dolce Vita…read moreGelato and Pastry. I just don't understand why everyone but me is raving about this place. My friend went in to order sfogliatelle and a black and white cookie. He said the woman behind the counter was a bit impatient with him as he was looking at all the pastries and actually shook her head in frustration. I took one bite of the cookie and couldn't eat it. Both it and the sfogliatelle had a musty taste, though my friend said the inside of the shop didn't smell musty. I wanted to be one of the ones to rave about this place. Sadly, I cannot.

Don't wait like I did as this is an exceptional gelato stop and amazing baked goods as well! The…read moregelato flavors rotate, and tonight I have the whiskey cream with the dark chocolate, and the combination was spectacular. For mom, I let her have the vanilla and salted caramel, and she hasn't said a word since it landed in her hands.... If you knew her, you would know that is a feat and I may have to just bring her for gelato more often. Amazing hospitality from Miss B. And I look forward to returning and trying so many of her delicious treats.!!!! Sorry we ate it too fast to get pictures....

Mother's Day night and my wife wanted a nice dessert. I looked on Yelp and found Butter Cup Bakery…read moreCafe. Neither of us had been here. The reviews and pictures looked amazing so off we went. It's in what's called the Miracle Mile shopping area in Vero Beach. Very nice storefront, we were immediately greeted and welcomed once inside. A lovely display case filled with delectable looking cakes and cupcakes. Next to that was a cooler with various exotic flavors of gelato. My wife got the fudge brownie and I got the vanilla coconut. Both out of this world and like the Reese's old commercial together they tasted amazing. We also ordered a strawberry cupcake with white frosting and topped with coconut and a sliced strawberry on top. Looked and tasted wonderful. So, if you're a dessertaholic like I am and you haven't been...GO!

Why 1-star. Well there's a limited flavor options and the first thing you are told is you can only…read morehave 1 sample of the gelato per person. Who does that?? It's like they have about 10 flavors available so it's not like you have that many testers you would want, but only One is rude. Then the cup is tiny for one serving and it's $5. They do not split flavors either. If you want 2 flavors split there an up charge for it. It is nice they have small tables and chairs outside to enjoy the miniature cup of gelato. Now I understand why it's dead inside and they are literally next door to a bustling Italian restaurant. Definitely much better options in the area that are more welcoming and kind to customers.

The restaurant is in a great location and very cozy. There is not much space for a crowd…read more The staff were congenial and speedy. I got the rum cake Gelato. The flavor was bland at best and at the bottom of my cup was a piece of ice that was partially straight ice and Gelato. I love gelato but not in this instance.

Hey yelpers! I checked out this place the other night. The gelato was amazing! It tasted very thick…read moreand creamy, also organic. I got the Dubai Chocolate and the Cookies and Crème. It was awesome! There was a variety of flavors too. The service there was amazing. Our girl our helped us was so nice, and helped us with our choices. She did a great job. The inside was small, but perfect, we sat outside. The inside is just enough room!

Delicious, authentic gelato. Totally legit - the gelato is in covered metal containers to keep it…read morecold, not open to the air. Tons of delicious flavors.

Being told by a friend to try it, I gave it a shot after enjoying my lunch at Frida's, and am glad…read moreI did. The location is inviting with a couple little tables out front and friendly greetings when you come inside. There were a few handmade knit items for sale and a really nice selection of delicious gelatos. The ice cream selection is smaller, but gelato is better for us. I enjoy mixing flavors and they have some good ones to mix. Check it out for yourself, you'll be glad you did.

I had never been here. I decided today to walk in after four years of passing by I tried the…read morepistachio gelato and the espresso gelato. I ended up with the espresso gelato and a waffle cone paid about five dollars and change with tax. I personally don't like ice cream, but the gelato was actually really good. I loved flavor of the espresso. And while I was there, they were actually making fresh gelato for the next day. They have tables to sit down. They have toppings for the gelato.