Dolce Bella is a dessert shop, formerly a pop-up, based on Long Island. It is home to outrageous cannolis, gelatos, and Italian ices. A few months ago, they opened a physical location in Oceanside. Over the weekend, I was invited into the shop and had the opportunity to try out their signature sweet treats.
When I went, I started with their cannolis and got a four-pack. Their 'Rainbow Cookie' and 'Cookie Butter' cannoli filling flavors are truly phenomenal, and are two you ABSOLUTELY MUST GET!! They are both amazing! Besides those two, I also got the 'Birthday Cake' that comes with rainbow sprinkles, and that was fantastic. It tasted like a true birthday cake and was great. The fourth flavor I had was their 'Pistachio,' which comes with chocolate chips, and it was simply delicious. And of course, all cannolis need some powdered sugar to go on top too. I also had the privilege of going behind the counter to see how the cannolis are made by Big Red, one of the co-owners, who is the king of filling up the cannolis.
Next, I also got to try Dolce Bella's unbelievable gelatos, and had the 'S'mores' one, which was insane! The flavor tasted fresh, almost like I was eating an actual s'more between the graham crackers, chocolate chips, creamy gelato, and marshmallow bits. It was ridiculously good! Now, that is not all, as Brandyn, the other co-owner, uses a smoking bubble gun on top of all the gelatos and Italian ices. That within itself takes the whole Dolce Bella experience to another level!!
Now, I did not get an Italian ice while I was here, however, all the flavors between the ices, gelatos, and cannolis change constantly, so make sure you stay up-to-date on that whether it is through Dolce Bella's website or their social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok). Pickup and delivery are offered through delivery service apps. Dolce Bella also does catering and events, and more information regarding both is on their website. Also on the website is merchandise that customers can buy from sweatshirts, hoodies, tanks, tees, and hats. Overall, Dolce Bella and the desserts here are out-of-this-world, and if you do not visit this place, you are missing out and will regret it!!!
Rate: 10/10 (this place rates higher than a 10/10)