Dolce Vita Gelato Marks 15 Years of Sweet Success in Mesa

Dolce Vita Gelato is excited to announce a milestone celebration marking its 15th anniversary on May 15. The locally owned gelato shop located at 5251 E. Brown Rd. invites the community to join in the festivities from noon to 7 p.m. offering a complimentary scoop of its beloved house-made lemon or stracciatella gelato.

Dolce Vita is throwing a lemon-themed celebration that captures the bright refreshing spirit of spring—a playful homage to the free lemon gelato being offered that day a classic and beloved flavor in Italy. For an extra layer of excitement guests can also try their luck at raffles for a chance to win three gift card prizes totaling $350.

“Celebrating 15 years in business is a tremendous honor and we owe it to the incredible support of our community” said Fabrizio Cali owner of Dolce Vita. “This event is our way of expressing gratitude to the people who have been with us on this journey—what better way to celebrate than with free gelato and a joyful day together?”

Originally from Sicily Cali is passionate about sharing authentic Italian culinary traditions with the Valley.

“There is so much depth and richness to Italian cuisine beyond what is commonly known” he said. “Dolce Vita offers a genuine taste of Italy—whether it’s through our handcrafted gelato or the dishes from our kitchen.”

A local favorite for its artisanal gelato — made fresh in-store daily with quality ingredients — Dolce Vita is also a hub for authentic Sicilian cuisine serving hand-crafted pizzas pasta paninis meatballs and their famous Gourmet Panino an experience in itself. The on-site Italian market offers imported pantry staples including pasta Italian cookies tomatoes extra virgin olive oil pasta sauces and specialty Italian flours so guests can bring a true taste of Italy home. To complete the experience Dolce Vita also features an Italian deli stocked with imported meats and cheeses along with house-made desserts like their renowned tiramisu.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor the 15th anniversary celebration is the perfect chance to experience what makes Dolce Vita Gelato a beloved Mesa gem.

The shop is open from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The restaurant hours are noon to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

For more information visit dolcevitagroupaz.com or follow their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Dolce Vita

Dolce Vita has been in the Valley for over 15 years offering authentic made-from-scratch Italian dishes. The concept is owned by Fabrizio Cali who was born and raised in Palermo Sicily. Fabrizio prides himself on offering traditional genuine Italian dishes desserts and grocery items. Dolce Vita is located at 5251 East Brown Rd. #104 Mesa AZ. For more information visit dolcevitagroupaz.com or follow their Facebook and Instagram pages.

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