La Dolce Vita Gelato & Pastry

My family visited this fabulous cafe on Sunday of President's Day weekend. The coffee was the most outstanding we have had anywhere in the United States, and we travel frequently both within the US and in europe. It also equaled that which we have had in Europe. So I guess I'm saying, we have not had better coffee anywhere! The gelato is equally outstanding. The four of us sampled several different flavors. My kids got the coconut, lemon, and we got the cannoli flavored gelato. This was a first for me and it was absolutely amazing. The owner of the shop is so welcoming, professional, kind, and makes everything with great care. You should definitely go out of your way to try this shop. It is a bit off the beaten path, but once you step inside you will be delighted by the experience.

Went there today for the first time. Gelato was the best I ever had. limoncello cake and Basque cheesecake are a must have!! Owners are very friendly. Place is cozy and immaculate!!!

I visited yesterday and tried the lemon and grapefruit gelato. The owner uses fresh organic fruit and it tastes awesome 👌 😋. I ate a medium size there and we talked some more about his product and the origins. Just the way I remember Italian Gelato from Europe. Magnifique, lecker, delicious 😋.

This is a pastry shop, mostly Italian pastry, the best Cannolis, freshly made when you order. Large orders better to order ahead. The pastries they have are excellent,he doesn't have the selection of big shops. I promise what he has is excellent. The people are good hard working folk, stop by say hello and have a delicious day at La Dolce Vita Gelato...he must have every flavor of Gelato.Delish....

We visited there yesterday evening. They deserve a 10 star rating. This is the best gelato I've had in the United States! And as great as any I had in Rome. The dark chocolate was the bomb, amazing. All gelato and pastries are made there. I don't think you could go wrong with any selection there. Will definitely stop the next time I'm in Ocala.

Holy moly. As a self proclaimed ice cream expert, the variety of unique flavors and the quality and taste were top notch. I would drive back from Miami to have pink grapefruit again.
Was too full for cake and I almost succumbed.

My favorite “go to” for cakes, coffee, pastries and Gelato! John and Violetta will treat you like family! We love to go and have our delicious Cappuccinos and a slice of cake or gelato. (Plus we like to see baby Vivian.)
This place is truly a “taste of NY” in Ocala Florida. Give them a try!!

Everything here is homemade with fresh, organic ingredients and you can taste the difference! There are so many different kinds of cakes to choose from.
We got the Lemoncello Mascarpone Slice, Cassata Slice, and Basque Cheesecake. The Lemoncello Mascarpone Slice is so delicious! The vanilla cake is soft and moist! The limoncello mascarpone is delectable! The gelato flavors are very unique and you can taste the freshness of the fruit. We tried the Pink Grapefruit, Guava, and Wild Berries. So good! The owners are very nice and kind people.

Stopped at La Dolce Vita once for coffee while visiting Ocala. The owner really knows espresso and it shows. The espresso was amazing, better that most every coffee shop I've visited in the US and abroad. My family also got gelato which was equally amazing. I don't often visit Ocala but I plan to stop at La Dolce Vita any time I pass through Ocala on my way to Gainesville. Next time I go I can't wait to try the Affogato (espresso and gelato), what could be better than the best espresso and gelato together!!

Delicious gelato. Loved my cappuccino. They have many desserts I want to try next time. Very good customer service. Will definitely come again