Ocala’s neighborhood taste of Italy · open daily
La Dolce VitaLa Dolce
Vita

Gelato · Pastry · Caffè / Ocala, Florida

A little
dolce
every day.

Handmade Italian gelato, flaky pastries, and proper coffee. Made in small batches, served with a warm hello.

See today’s flavors
A scoop of colorful handmade gelato
Fresh Italian pastries
100% made in house
churned fresh daily espresso bar pints to go events & celebrations
The colorful gelato display at La Dolce Vita

Our promise

Slow food.
Sweet moments.

La storia

A true taste of Italy, crafted daily in Ocala.

La Dolce Vita began with a simple idea: a neighborhood gathering place where the gelato is honest, the pastry is fresh, and everyone feels like a regular.

Our artisan makes every batch in-house using traditional Italian technique and ingredients chosen for flavor—not shortcuts. Come for the pistachio. Stay for the conversation.

Made with cuore

from our family to yours

Fresh from the oven

Cannoli, sfogliatelle & more

Fresh from the oven

Take your time

House-made gelato, scooped fresh

Take your time

The perfect ending

Espresso poured over gelato

The perfect ending

Il banco

Meet your
new favorite.

A few of the flavors we love. The case changes often, which is part of the fun.

Pistachio01

Pistachio

Silky, nutty, and made with premium roasted pistachios.

Stracciatella02

Stracciatella

Fior di latte with delicate ribbons of crisp dark chocolate.

Mango Sorbet03

Mango Sorbet

Lush, sunny mango with a vibrant, juicy sweetness.

Lemon Sorbet04

Lemon Sorbet

Bright citrus and a clean finish, like a Roman summer.

Dark Chocolate05

Dark Chocolate

Deep cocoa flavor, rich and completely dairy-free.

Strawberry06

Strawberry

Sun-ripened berries folded into a smooth, creamy base.

Hazelnut07

Hazelnut

Toasted hazelnuts in a velvety, unmistakably Italian gelato.

Vanilla08

Vanilla

Real vanilla, warm and elegant, never ordinary.

Not sure? We love a sample.

Ask what’s fresh
The La Dolce Vita gelato cart

Feste & feste

Bring the
sweet life.

Our vintage gelato cart brings a little Italian theater to weddings, birthdays, office parties, and the days worth remembering.

Live gelato

Made and served on-site.

Cannoli & Sfogliatella

Fresh-filled and flaky, made for sharing.

Full experience

A table guests remember.

Your occasion

We make it feel yours.

A few quick details help us find your sweet spot.

Parole dolci

The word
on the street.

Ocala loves us

“This gelato literally is like you are in Italy. Everyone needs to go there.”

— McKenzie Applegate

“The most authentic gelato I’ve found outside Italy.”

— Maria T.

“Beautiful café, amazing desserts. A must-visit.”

— Sarah K.
La Dolce Vita storefront

Passa a trovarci

Come by
today.

6146 SW State Road 200
Ocala, FL 34476
inside Jasmine Square

Open daily
Call for today’s hours

Get directions (352) 857-8080

Domande

Good to
know.

A little practical information before your visit.

Our case changes with the seasons and our chef’s mood. Expect classics like pistachio, stracciatella, chocolate, and strawberry alongside bright fruit sorbets. Call ahead and we’ll tell you what is scooping today.

Every day. Our espresso bar serves cappuccino, latte, and affogato, while the pastry counter fills with cannoli, sfogliatelle, and other fresh-baked favorites.

Absolutely. We pack gelato into take-home pints so the good part of your day can continue at home.

Two to four weeks is ideal for our cart and dessert experiences, though we always welcome a last-minute call when the calendar allows.

We are inside Jasmine Square at 6146 SW State Road 200 in Ocala, Florida. Look for the green sign and follow the smell of espresso.

We are open daily. Hours can shift for holidays and special events, so give us a call at (352) 857-8080 for today’s schedule.

Scrivici

Let’s make
something sweet.

Questions, celebrations, flavor requests, or just want to say ciao? We’d love to hear from you.