Our Story

Born in the
Cotswolds.
Made in Harare.

A passion for authentic Italian gelato, carried across the world and handcrafted for Zimbabwe with nothing but the finest natural ingredients.

Handcrafted in Harare — 22+ Flavours — 100% Natural — Authentic Italian Recipe — Zero Artificial Preservatives — Gelato in the Garden — Handcrafted in Harare — 22+ Flavours — 100% Natural — Authentic Italian Recipe — Zero Artificial Preservatives — Gelato in the Garden —

The Beginning

Where it all
began

Dolcetti was born from a love of Italian food culture, a summer spent in the English Cotswolds, and an obsession with gelato that simply couldn't be replicated anywhere else. When we returned to Zimbabwe, we knew what we had to do.

We spent two years perfecting our recipe — sourcing the same natural ingredients, refining the churning process, and adjusting for Zimbabwe's warm climate — until that Cotswolds flavour was finally here, in Harare.

Explore our flavours

What We Stand For

Three things we never
compromise on

Real Ingredients Only

Every batch starts with real fruit, nuts, dairy, and natural flavours. No artificial colours, no stabilisers, no shortcuts. If it isn't something you'd find in a kitchen, it isn't in our gelato.

The Authentic Recipe

Italian gelato is churned slower and served warmer than ice cream — that's what gives it the dense, intensely flavoured texture that makes it special. We follow the traditional method, no exceptions.

Made for Harare

We make gelato for Zimbabwe's climate and tastes. That means small, fresh batches made regularly, local distribution, and flavours inspired by the produce and palate of this city we call home.

Nothing artificial.
Ever.

We read every ingredient label and make every batch decision ourselves. That's the only way to guarantee what goes into every scoop you enjoy.

What you'll find inside

Fresh cream Whole milk Real fruit Free-range eggs Pure cocoa Natural vanilla Toasted nuts Raw honey Cane sugar Sea salt

Visit Us

Gelato in
the Garden

Our flagship is tucked into Chisipite — a quiet garden café where you can taste every flavour, watch the seasons change, and eat gelato at a wooden table under the trees. This is where Dolcetti started, and it's still our favourite place on earth.

Address

14 Hindhead Avenue
Chisipite, Harare, Zimbabwe

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 16:00

Phone

+263 774 733 259

Get in touch

Born in theCotswolds.Made in Harare.

Where it allbegan

Three things we nevercompromise on