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- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.8Value
Noise • Moderate
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Dolce Italia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Moderate
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Overall
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Food
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Service
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Value
Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Food
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Service
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Ambiance
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value
Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian
Linda
Tampa14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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Sally VIP
Cincinnati26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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Harriet VIP
Tampa7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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Nicole VIP
New York City3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2025
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Linda
Naples1 review
Dined on April 25, 2025
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Sally VIP
Cincinnati26 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2025
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Samuel
Tampa6 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2025
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Andrea VIP
Chicago22 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2025
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sherry
Indiana29 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2025
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Mary
Austin18 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2025
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Dolce Italia offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dolce Italia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 921-7007.
Dolce Italia is rated 4.9 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803