La Gelatteria – Italian
Stepping into this vibrant sweet shop, the rich aroma of freshly pulled espresso meets the cool, inviting scent of artisanal cream. The experience centers on the artful contrast of temperatures and textures, from velvety gelato drowning in steaming pools of emerald matcha to thick, hand-spun milkshakes that offer a nostalgic, decadent escape in every chilled sip.
10414, Detrick Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895 +13012722255 https://lagelatteria.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at La Gelatteria
Dairy-Free at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Persian Frozen Mint Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Brownie and Green Smoothie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Espresso Affogato, Matcha Affogato and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Strawberry Milkshake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Milkshake and Matcha Smoothie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Persian Frozen Mint Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Espresso Affogato, Matcha Affogato and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at La Gelatteria
La Gelatteria in Kensington has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Brownie, Plain Croissant and Chocolate Milkshake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Gelatteria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Choc and Vanilla Milkshake | 61.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie | 27.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Plain Croissant | 22 g | 6.7 g |
| Green Smoothie | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 21.1 g | 3.3 g |
| GELATO Milkshake | 29.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Matcha Smoothie | 20 g | 3 g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 9.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 4.2 g | 1.3 g |
| StrawBan Smoothie | 18.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Gluten Free Brownie | 69.7 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Affogato
- Espresso Affogato - $9.18: Espresso poured over gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Matcha Affogato - $9.72: Matcha green tea poured over gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pistachio Affogato - $9.72: Pistachio flavored affogato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Milk Shakes
- Vanilla Milkshake - $8.64 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Milkshake - $8.64 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Strawberry Milkshake - $8.64 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Oreos Milkshake - $8.64 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Choc and Vanilla Milkshake - $8.64 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Espresso Vanilla Milkshake - $8.64: Vanilla milkshake with 2 shots of espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- GELATO Milkshake - $9.72: Made with gelato instead of ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Peanut Butter Choc Milkshake - $9.18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Smoothies
- StrawBan Smoothie - $7.56: Strawberry and banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Green Smoothie - $7.56: Spinach, banana, apple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Nutella Banana Smoothie - $7.56 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Persian Frozen Mint Lemonade - $6.48 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Matcha Smoothie - $8.1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Pastries
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie - $4.05 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Plain Croissant - $4.32 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Gluten Free Brownie - $5.4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Brownie Sundae with Gelato Scoop - $8.1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about La Gelatteria
- Is La Gelatteria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Gelatteria has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Persian Frozen Mint Lemonade.
- What can I eat at La Gelatteria on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Persian Frozen Mint Lemonade carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Gelatteria have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Persian Frozen Mint Lemonade.
- Is La Gelatteria gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Gelatteria?
- Choc and Vanilla Milkshake, at roughly 7.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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