Incredible range of ice creams Very flavoursome . Nice and clean seating area . The staff were not very knowledgeable about the ingredients of vegan ice cream though . 😅😅.
Ice cream shop
Dolce Vita - Ice cream shop in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Dolce Vita sits on Nguyễn Cừ in the residential core of Thao Dien, operating as both an ice cream shop and bakery — a pairing that fills a specific gap in the neighborhood's dessert landscape. Most sweet-focused venues in the area lean either fully into Vietnamese sweets or commit to a Western café format; the dual ice cream-and-bakery model gives this spot more versatility, covering everything from a quick afternoon scoop to a box of pastries to take home.
The Italian name, translating directly to 'the sweet life,' signals the venue's orientation clearly: the priority here is well-made confections rather than any particular meal occasion. With 252 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars, Dolce Vita has built a consistent following among the expat families, local residents, and visitors who make up Thao Dien's daily foot traffic.
Nguyễn Cừ runs quieter than the district's main arteries — Xuân Thủy and Nguyễn Văn Hưởng draw more through traffic — which gives the location a more neighborhood-facing character. That relative calm tends to attract a returning crowd rather than first-time visitors sweeping through. A 4.6 rating sustained across a meaningful volume of reviews places it solidly in the upper tier of dessert options in the district, suggesting the kind of consistency that generates repeat visits from within the neighborhood rather than one-off tourist stops. For anyone based in or around Thao Dien looking for a reliable ice cream and bakery option, the track record here is straightforward.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Dolce Vita
Pistachio / 480Ml
280k VND
Cheese Cream Mixed With Jam 480Ml / Cheese Cake
270k VND
Ice Cream Combined With Sweet And Fatty Fruit Jam.
Avocado Durian Avocado Ice Cream - 480Ml Flavor
260k VND
Sweet And Fragrant Butter Cream Mixed With Durian, Enjoy!
Kem Tiramisu 480Ml
260k VND
Delicious, Greasy Tiramisu With Coffee And Cocoa.
Hazelnut Ice Cream Box 480Ml
260k VND
Smooth ice cream, elegant hazelnut flavor.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.6(250)
I’m in love with Dolce Vita Gelato! Their local flavors are amazing — lemon basil and rum raisin are definitely my favorites. They even let you try before you buy, which is such a nice touch. Prices are around 50-60k per scoop, totally worth it in summer day
Visited on a quiet Friday afternoon. Great selection of flavours. Chose Pistachio and Salted Peanut. It was great. Nice atmosphere too and good friendly service. Highly recommend and will be back.
Italians are renowned for their conservative approach to traditional dishes, and gelato is no exception. As the owner of Dolce Vita is Italian, you can be confident that the gelato here will be of high quality. At a price of VND 45.000 per scoop, it offers the most affordable gelato among the current options in Thao Dien. There are 24 flavours to choose from, many of which are unique and playful combinations of interesting ingredients. Numerous flavours are also suitable for vegans. While the gelato is smooth and creamy, I still believe it does not reach the velvety texture I desire. I have a sneaking suspicion that the staff here are apprehensive about being overly warm to customers, fearing that their gelato may melt. Consequently, they are as cold as ice, barely smiling and seeming to find 'thank you' a challenging word to utter. The music playlist is poorly curated and excessively loud, and whenever a new customer enters, they abruptly stop the current song and switch to another. What is it for? Nevertheless, Dolce Vita remains an excellent destination for indulging in an exquisite Italian dessert. Hopefully, the customer service will soon improve, ensuring that customers are doubly satisfied.
The store owner is an Italian, and the sellers are so nice. You can try some special flavors: chocolate rocher, rum raisin, rose, peanut salt... The flavors will be changed everyday, and you are free to try any flavors you want before ordering, just kindly ask the sellers.
Visit Tips
Visiting Dolce Vita
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Menu starts from: 6k VND, based on 32 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 888 980 066 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: afternoon treat, family outing, dessert run, takeaway sweets.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Where is Dolce Vita located?
- Dolce Vita is located at 46 Đ. Nguyễn Cừ, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. It is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Dolce Vita known for?
- Dolce Vita is a ice cream shop in Ho Chi Minh City known for ice cream, baked pastries, desserts, sweet baked goods. It has a 4.6 rating based on 250 reviews.
- Does Dolce Vita accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Dolce Vita to make a reservation by calling +84 888 980 066. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Dolce Vita?
- Dolce Vita is considered moderately priced for the Ho Chi Minh City area. It is a popular ice cream shop suitable for afternoon treat, family outing, dessert run.
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