Dolce Ristorante

4.8

1403 reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Dolce Ristorante in Charlotte is a classic Italian restaurant serving up family friendly favorites. The atmosphere at Dolce Ristorante is airy and bright with a deep Mediterranean feel complete with Italian style artwork. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with special cooking classes offered regularly.

Whether you are looking for a pleasant lunch or a lively dinner, Dolce Ristorante has something on the menu to please every palate. Try the ravioli in a parmigiana cheese pink sauce, the Milanese breaded chicken with lemon dressing or the salmone fresh Atlantic salmon in a white wine sauce. Be sure to save room for the Italian cheese cake dessert.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jan 2023

19:30

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(704) 332-7525

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 332-7525
Website
https://www.dolce-osteria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
1710 Kenilworth Ave, Ste 230, Charlotte, NC 28203-5796
Area
Dilworth
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

PolpettineUS$11.00
homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil
Prosciutto e BurrataUS$15.00
creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam
CapreseUS$11.00
sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil extra virgin olive oil
BruschettaUS$8.50
toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil
MusselsUS$13.00
sautéed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread

Salads

MistaUS$9.00
mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing
CesareUS$10.00
romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing
Salmone*US$16.00
marinated grilled salmon over mixed field greens, topped with slivered almonds croutons, tossed in our citrus dressing
PolloUS$14.00
grilled chicken breast over field greens, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, crumpled blue cheese and Italian goat cheese dressing
TonnoUS$14.00
Italian tuna in olive oil, mixed green tomatoes, carrots and cannellini beans

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

ItalianoUS$14.00
Italian cold cuts, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic dressing
ClassicoUS$14.00
shaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes
ClassicoUS$14.00
shaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes
TunaUS$14.00
Italian tuna in olive oil, mayonnaise, artichoke, provolone, lettuce and tomatoes

Pasta

Split Portions - $2. Add Rita's fresh Homemade pasta for $4

BologneseUS$17.00
Spaghetti with Bolognese meat sauce
LasagnaUS$15.00
classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese
AmatricianaUS$17.00
Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese
Penne alla VodkaUS$14.00
penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé
VongoleUS$18.00
linguini with clams in white wine, garlic sauce or tomato sauce
Traditional Fettuccine AlfredoUS$14.00
homemade egg fettuccine tossed in butter, a touch of cream and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Entree

TilapiaUS$18.00
fresh tilapia sautéed in white wine, lemon butter sauce, cherry tomatoes, capers & parsley
Pollo al LimoneUS$15.00
chicken scaloppini sautéed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce
MarsalaUS$17.00
chicken scaloppini sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms
SaltimboccaUS$18.00
veal scaloppini topped with sliced prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce
MilaneseUS$16.00
pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce
Pollo ParmigianaUS$15.00
breaded chicken scaloppini, parmesan, tomato sauce, mozzarella

Side Dishes

Spaghetti
with Tomato Sauce & Basil
Sautéed Broccoli
Roasted Potatoes

What 1,403 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Feel very fortunate to have found this amazing restaurant while visiting Charlotte. Excellent service from Sean ( a fellow Hoosier ) and overall a great time.
JP
JoeP
Charlotte
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal at Dolce! Authentic Italian from an authentic Italian. Never been disappointed and you won’t be as well. Thank you Rita!
K
Kate
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn’t been in a while but the food and atmosphere didn’t disappoint. Would have like a little bigger portions but with they world today, seems everyone is cutting back. Will be back.
TL
ThomasL
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was awesome!!! Our server gave the best recommendations. My dish was so good. I’ll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience3
Very small tables but very beautiful dining area.
SH
SuzyH
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, we enjoyed a fantastic meal at Dolce! We love the food, the service is always amazing and the ambiance is just perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Dolce a few times now and have had fantastic experiences every time. From the true Italian atmosphere, to the level of service form all the staff. I’ve had enough on the menu to say it’s all AMAZING. The true star of the show is Sean. I request Sean everytime we dine here and not only does he take the best care of us, he’s knowledgeable of everything they have to offer, and more. If you want the best dining in Charlotte, come to Dolce. Thanks Sean for always taking care of us!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Our server was mid. We couldn’t decide on beverages so he went right into the specials, had to ask for straws etc. wasn’t TERRIBLE by any means just mid.
J
Jerry
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu, food, service was fantastic!
WD
WilliamD
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is a slice of Italy. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the dining experience is top notch. There is a cozy ambiance here that is friendly and authentic. When you leave, you know that you'll return and that you'll be welcomed back. No wonder, reservations are a must.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neighborhood gem For sure! True homemade pasta - wonderful staff !!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!
JM
JulieM
Charlotte
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding! We had 2 of the homemade pasta dishes. The lasagna was the favorite, by far! Everything was super fresh and delicious! Split plate charge for a salad was annoying but… Will definitely return because there is so much I want to try!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dolce is a great local spot without any of the hype. A place with wonderful food, service, and cozy ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic! Going again this weekend
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite Italian restaurant in Charlotte! Authentic, delicious food. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is my favorite!
MP
MonicaP
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing! Highly recommend!
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Yowpa
Charlotte
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had NYE dinner here and just like every time we have dined, it was AMAZING. Dolce always has the BEST food! Laid back and fun atmosphere with amazing food.
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Jolly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Best authentic Italian food in Charlotte.
C
Cltgpc
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always great here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding and we all enjoyed the appetizers and meals. Will definitely be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Christmas Eve
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AndyS
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing! What can I say?! The food was the best Italian food I’ve ever had, the ambience was impeccable, and the service was extraordinary! 10 out 10
EG
EricG
Charlotte
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere
BG
BreeG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner like always. Be sure to get a reservation because it fills up quickly.
CP
ChristopherP
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall, I’m looking forward to my next dining experience at Dolce Ristorante.
ED
EnjoyeD
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. Service was excellent and it was a wonderful way to close out my graduation 🧑🏾‍🎓 day!
TR
ToriR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our reservation went from 6 to 8 persons and Dolce went above and beyond to accommodate - excellent service, food, ambience and genuinely warm and kind experiences with all from owner, management, waitstaff - Went for daughters college graduation - able to accommodate elderly seating for grandparents.
WL
WilliamL
Charlotte
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beat Italian food and service in Charlotte
JG
JerseyGirl
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and the staff are so welcoming! Rita is the BEST! We drive almost an hour to go to Dolce because it is THAT GOOD! ❤️
LC
LarryC
Charlotte
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brought friends who had never been to Dolce before and we all had a wonderful evening. The seafood home made pasta special was awesome. The service was awesome and it's always great to see Rita! We'll be back soon.
JL
JohnL
Charlotte
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful to have authentic local Italian - Rita is a gem!
A
Artfuldoc
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Good to return to Dolce. They always do a great job with service. We were on the enclosed patio which was noisy at first and then cleared out.
AH
AngelaH
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly family restaurant . Delicious homemade pastas and a nice variety of options.
LR
LaRaineL
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my moms birthday tonight with 6 family members. We had the best experience. Our server was phenomenal and the food was even better. 100% will be back!
SS
ScottS
Charlotte
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Had a good experience. Service is very good. The mussels and meatballs were spot on. The fresh homemade pasta was overdone.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grouper special was excellent. Place is quaint and homey. Attentive service. Enjoyable experience!
J
Jans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love dining at Dolce. Dinner was fabulous and the homemade cheesecake for dessert was outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was great! Both the penne alla vodka and the carbonara were delicious. We also had the mascarpone cheesecake which is thicker than regular cheesecake and comes with a delicious strawberry purée. The service was odd. The waiter, Sean, kept walking away from our table before we had a chance to ask for what we needed. Meant we had to wait extra long to get anything because he kept zooming by without giving us a chance to ask for anything. When he did come to our table he would say something and leave while your mouth was already open to ask a question.

FAQs

Dolce Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Dolce Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 332-7525.

Dolce Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1403 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jan 2023

19:30

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(704) 332-7525

Other options

1710 Kenilworth Ave, Ste 230, Charlotte, NC 28203-5796

Additional information

Area
Dilworth
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.dolce-osteria.com/
Phone number
(704) 332-7525

Dolce Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

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Bolognese

Ravioli

Carbonara

Appetizer

PolpettineUS$11.00

Prosciutto e BurrataUS$15.00

CapreseUS$11.00

BruschettaUS$8.50

MusselsUS$13.00

Salads

MistaUS$9.00

CesareUS$10.00

Salmone*US$16.00

PolloUS$14.00

TonnoUS$14.00

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

ItalianoUS$14.00

ClassicoUS$14.00

ClassicoUS$14.00

TunaUS$14.00

Pasta

BologneseUS$17.00

LasagnaUS$15.00

AmatricianaUS$17.00

Penne alla VodkaUS$14.00

VongoleUS$18.00

Traditional Fettuccine AlfredoUS$14.00

Entree

TilapiaUS$18.00

Pollo al LimoneUS$15.00

MarsalaUS$17.00

SaltimboccaUS$18.00

MilaneseUS$16.00

Pollo ParmigianaUS$15.00

Side Dishes

Spaghetti

Sautéed Broccoli

Roasted Potatoes

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Make a booking

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