Dolce Ristorante

4.7

1860 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 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 1,860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Charlotte
Neighbourhood gem
Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Neighbourhood gem
Charlotte
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolce Ristorante is a "hidden neighborhood gem" in Charlotte, perfect for anniversaries and special occasions. Guests rave about the "finger-licking good" branzino, fresh pasta, and authentic Italian ambiance. The "attentive" staff and "cozy" atmosphere create a welcoming dining experience. Highly recommended for delicious Italian cuisine and excellent service.

1,860 Reviews

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Rick
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has become our new favorite place. Each time we come, the staff is so inviting, service is great and food is top notch! Can’t wait to go back!
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Jennifer
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always phenomenal! Homemade pasta is to die for! We really enjoyed our visit.
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Cher
Charlotte
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was good and fair value. Waitress was kind but we were rushed. Wait staff kept asking if they could take our plates while there was food on our plates and one of the 4 of us were still eating, and were not friendly at all. When asked for our dinner choice we told her we had not had a chance to look at menu so she stood there until we asked she give us 5 minutes. Very disappointed in our experience.
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Joseph
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian in Charlotte by a wide margin. Feels like family.
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Karen
Western NC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is fabulous! Juan greeted us and was extremely helpful in our food selections. The food is like being in heaven- So fresh and delicious! The ambience is cozy and feels like a little piece of Italy 🇮🇹! The music also makes you feel like you’re in Italy! A wonderful experience and we would definitely return and highly recommend!
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Bonnie
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always…a wonderful evening of good food and wonderful service. Our favorite place for date night dinner.
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Sarah
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found Dolce a few years ago after looking for authentic Italian after moving from the Buffalo area and have been in love ever since. Definitely saved for special occasions for us , so unfortunately, we only come a few times a year. Service and food are always exceptional. Lucky for us, our daughter now also picks here for her birthday diner as well!
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Albert
Charlotte
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great food and a great service is a place where I never ask for the menu with my wife we share a plate of pasta and then a plate of fish always following their recommendations
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James
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a delicious Italian experience at Dolce Ristorante! First table was directly under a fan on high and they kindly moved us to another section without hesitation. Will definitely return soon for another lovely meal.
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John
Western NC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal of pasta and salad with fabulous service
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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 4.7 stars by 1860 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Dilworth
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
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

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Dolce Ristorante

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81 Charlotte Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Ravioli

Lasagna

Rotolini

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dolce Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dolce Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Dolce Ristorante currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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