"I was strolling through Penn Quarter after a late happy hour with colleagues when I spotted Pitango Gelato DC, a cozy artisan gelato shop tucked right in downtown. I thought I’d just peek at the flavors out of curiosity with no plans to actually get anything. Well… that plan didn’t last long. The menu featured some of my favorites like passionfruit, mojito, and a floral hibiscus combo that immediately caught my eye. I figured a few taste tests couldn’t hurt, right? After sampling a few, I was completely sold. I planned to go with passionfruit and hibiscus until Grace, one of the amazing staff members, suggested I try the golden kiwi. It was bright, refreshing, and so unique that I changed my order on the spot. Shout out and thank you to Grace and the Saturday night Pitango team for being so friendly and full of personality. We chatted briefly while paying, and it made the visit even better. What started as a “quick look” turned into the sweetest surprise. If you’re in downtown DC or exploring Penn Quarter, definitely stop by Pitango Gelato for fresh, creative flavors and the best gelato in Washington DC. I’ll definitely be back for more! 🍨✨ They had Summer Course still posted on the door, so confirm before you go."

"We stopped here last year during a trip and knew we want to come back. 1 year later we walked the extra mile passing several coffee and ice cream stops knowing what a great place this is. Best cappuccino and gelato in town! Kudos to the owner! He knows customer service and has an amazing personality and spirit."

"I stopped into Pitango Gelato after seeing the sign for sipping chocolate and I’m so glad I did. The sipping chocolate was amazing, super rich and delicious. Their coffee was really good too, and the staff were so friendly and pleasant. Definitely worth a visit!"

"My friend and I found this place before we left to come back to Detroit tonight. The sipping chocolate is something I have not seen since I visited Barcelona and it was wonderful. The gelato and sorbet were all delicious. The service was top tier too. Appropriately priced compared to quality. Highly recommend"

"I went in craving some hot chocolate after the dc monument light show, i got three, one for me and the others for my parents. That genuinely ruined our night, the hot chocolate was chalky and tasted like metal , borderline rusty. It was absolutely disgusting and disappointing :(. Couldnt even finish it."