Dessert worth
the detour
Small-batch Basque cheesecakes, kunafa and loaded shakes, caramelised, torched and blended to order, every single day.
What we offerMore than a menu...
More than a menu...
a proper treat
From caramelised Basque cheesecakes and molten pistachio kunafa to hand-loaded shakes, towering sundaes and warm cookie dough, everything is made in-house and finished the moment you order.
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Explore the full menu →SignaturesThe ones people
The ones people
come back for
Small-batch Basque cheesecakes and loaded shakes, made fresh in Manchester every morning.
PopularStrawberry & White Chocolate
£7.50Caramelised Basque base, white-chocolate cream, fresh Kent strawberries.
PopularBiscoff Caramel
£7.50Molten Lotus caramel, a blizzard of spiced biscuit crumb.
NewPistachio Cream
£8.00Sicilian pistachio, silky crema, toasted nut rubble.
PopularBanoffee Shake
£6.50Banana, dulce de leche, hand-blended and piled high.
Cookies & Cream Shake
£6.00Crushed cookies, vanilla soft-serve, cocoa swirl.
NewStrawberries & Cream Shake
£6.00Real strawberries, cream, a ripple of berry compote.
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made fresh, in-house, daily
Our story
A little corner of Italy, baked in Manchester
Dolci Vita began with one recipe, one oven, and a stubborn belief that dessert should feel like an occasion and yes, even on a Tuesday.
Every cheesecake is caramelised to order, every shake blended by hand. No shortcuts, no freezers full of yesterday. Just the sweet life, one plate at a time.
Come find us →Why Dolci VitaWhy our desserts
Why our desserts
keep people coming back
No powders, no freezers full of yesterday. Just proper ingredients, made fresh and finished to order the way dessert should be.
Only the good stuff
Real cream, real fruit, proper chocolate — no powders, no shortcuts.
Made fresh daily
Baked, torched and blended in-house every single morning.
Loaded to order
Nothing sits, nothing waits. Built the moment you ask.
Endless choice
Cheesecakes, kunafa, shakes, sundaes, pancakes and more.
Build your own
The Made by You bar — pick your base, sauce and toppings.
Made with love
Because dessert should feel like an occasion, even on a Tuesday.
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Address
185 Gatley RdManchester, GatleyCheadle SK8 4BB—
Collection Hours
Monday – Thursday · 3 PM – 1 AMFriday – Saturday · 3 PM – 2 AMSunday · 3 PM – 1 AM—
Delivery Hours
Monday – Thursday · 3 PM – 1 AMFriday – Saturday · 3 PM – 2 AMSunday · 3 PM – 1 AM—