La Dolce Italian Ice and Cafe — Restaurant in Norwalk

While I have lived in Norwalk for 20 years, I didn’t really come to appreciate all the city had to offer until I moved to South Norwalk about 5 years ago. Just when I thought living in SoNo couldn’t get better, along came La Dolce. This little café is absolutely incredible. Their wonderful cappuccino, delicious pastries and fabulous gelato make La Dolce a favorite stop for me and my daughter and son. The father and son owners are fantastic. Both they and the rest of their staff have always been friendly and attentive to me and my family.

I brought my parents here in November when they were visiting from out of town. My father loves to make pastiera (a traditional Italian wheat pie typically served at Easter). When the owner heard my father talking about making his pastiera, he quickly brought over a good-sized piece for us to try. The pride in his face as we sampled his delicious pastiera is clearly reflected in all the outstanding treats they serve at La Dolce.

If you find yourself in South Norwalk, be sure to treat yourself to La Dolce. If you don’t find yourself in South Norwalk, do yourself a favor and visit, if only to treat yourself to La Dolce. If you happen to live in SoNo, consider yourself lucky to have one of the best cafés in the tristate area just a...

A fantastic lil father&son cafe that pumps out mini traditional Italian pastries as well as extremely high quality Italian ices and gelatos... Everything is made fresh with a great attention to detail and refinement....this cherry and passion fruit ice I had was a revelation. The cherry flavor tasted imported and wasnt a heavy corn syrup base so it was refreshing without being coiyngly sweet and leaving you thirsty. And the passion fruit was phenomenal and the best version of it I have ever had....def worth stopping by and giving them a shot if you're into that homemade rustic vibe that screams love and care for their craft these two gentlemen make magic happen in that lil spot! Hint: ask to try the Lilly w/almond italian ice and be shockingly surprised at how much...

My favorite place for a cappuccino!! Pies are always a hit for the holidays. The rainbow cakes are my go to. My boyfriend loves the house-made ice cream (and agreed by family and friends). Orders are always consistent! I would definitely recommend stopping in for an authentic...