Dolcezza
This cozy mini-chain (with outposts in Georgetown, Dupont, and Bethesda Row) is home to some of the tastiest gelato we've sampled this side of Rome, not to mention delicious churros and perfect espresso, to boot. If you've got a serious sweet tooth, make sure to order anything with the shop's homemade dulce de leche — it's an award-winning recipe for a reason.

Where: 1560 Wisconsin Avenue NW, 202-333-4646; 1704 Connecticut Avenue NW, 202-299-9116; 7111 Bethesda Lane, 301-215-9226.


Photo: Courtesy of Dolcezza