Leesburg's GVINO Wine Bar Expanding with Gelato Bar

The new space will offer family-friendly gelato and cocktails during the day, and transform into a speakeasy-style bar at night.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:39pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen illustration of a single scoop of gelato repeated in a grid pattern, using bold neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform the everyday treat into modern pop art.The new Gelato Bar by GVINO will offer a sweet and sophisticated addition to downtown Leesburg's dining scene.Leesburg Today

GVINO Wine Bar in downtown Leesburg, Virginia is expanding its footprint by adding a new 500-square-foot space called the Gelato Bar by GVINO. During the day, the Gelato Bar will serve gourmet Italian gelato, wine, cocktails, and light fare in a family-friendly setting. In the evenings, the space will transform into a cozy speakeasy-style bar that functions as an extension of the main GVINO restaurant.

Why it matters

The expansion allows GVINO to cater to a wider range of customers, offering a family-friendly option during the day while maintaining an adults-only vibe in the main restaurant space. The addition of a gelato bar also provides a unique draw for the downtown Leesburg area, which has seen increased competition from neighboring towns.

The details

The new Gelato Bar by GVINO will be located adjacent to the existing GVINO Wine Bar, which expanded from a wine shop into a full-service restaurant and bar a year ago. The 500-square-foot space will serve premium Italian gelato made with only three high-quality ingredients, along with wine, cocktails, and light charcuterie plates. In the evenings, the Gelato Bar will transform into a speakeasy-style bar that can also be used for private events.

  • GVINO Wine Bar expanded to a full-service restaurant and bar one year ago.
  • The new Gelato Bar by GVINO is aiming to open in mid-June 2026.

The players

Giacomo Galimberti

The owner of GVINO Wine Bar who is overseeing the expansion and addition of the Gelato Bar.

GVINO Wine Bar

A wine bar and restaurant located in downtown Leesburg, Virginia that is expanding with the addition of a new Gelato Bar.

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What they’re saying

“The primary addition is our gelato, which is imported from Italy and made using only three high-quality ingredients, making it a perfect option for both children and adults. My vision is to provide a space where families can enjoy premium food and drinks together.”

— Giacomo Galimberti, Owner, GVINO Wine Bar

What’s next

GVINO is aiming to open the new Gelato Bar by GVINO in mid-June 2026 if all goes according to plan.

The takeaway

The expansion of GVINO Wine Bar to include a family-friendly gelato bar during the day and a speakeasy-style bar at night demonstrates the restaurant's ability to adapt to changing customer demands and provide a unique experience in the competitive Leesburg dining market.