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Dolce Vita


4222 Duval St.
Austin, 78751-4311
512/323-2686
www.dolcevitaaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6:30am-12mid; Sat.-Sun., 8am-12mid
While they do offer a delicious assortment of handmade Italian ice creams and fruit sorbets, it would be a mistake to miss the savory selections here. The caprese salad with creamy pesto will whet your appetite for a gooey panini of chicken, roasted pepper, and provolone. Or have the caprese as a panini. The requisite variety of coffee drinks, spirits, and cordials makes this place a neighborhood favorite.

chronicle reviews

  • Dolce Vita

    It's the sweet life at Dolce Vita

    Rachel Feit, 2011-11-03

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2002: Critics Best Desserts on a Summer Afternoon
  • 1998: Critics Best Gelato To Stay
  • 1995: Critics Best Exotic Cafe

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2005: Readers Gelato
  • 2004: Critics Ice Cream
  • 2003: Critics Ice Cream
  • 2002: Critics Ice Cream
  • 2001: Readers Ice Cream
  • 2000: Critics Desserts

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