Pitango Gelato Closes Bethesda Storefront

BETHESDA, MD — Pitango Gelato & Coffee in downtown Bethesda has closed, although the local chain has seven other locations open in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas.

MoCo 360 first reported the closure of the shop at 4901 Fairmont Ave. in the Woodmont Triangle. The news site said the business closed Friday when its lease ran out.

“To our loyal Bethesda fans, we thank you for many wonderful years. We will miss you all so much,” read a note taped to Pitango Gelato's door.

On Thursday, the Bethesda location no longer was listed on the Pitango website.

Remaining locations are:

• Pitango Bakery & Cafe, 903 S. Ann St., Baltimore
• Fells Point, 802 S. Broadway, Baltimore
• Reston Town Center: Pitango Gelato, 11942 Democracy Drive, Reston
• Penn Quarter: 413 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC
• Adams Morgan: 1841 Columbia Road NW
• Old Town, 115 S Union St., Alexandria
• The Wharf, 605 Wharf St. SW, Washington, DC