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Dolce Italia, Sarasota, FL

Dolce Italia

4.9 (670)
$31 to $50
Italian
6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Dolce Italia was established in 2010 by Tiziana Di Costanzo who came from Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples. Using a combination of classic Italian dishes, family recipes passed down for generations, and warm hospitality, Dolce Italia has built a reputation in Sarasota as a destination for anyone seeking great food and ambiance. In 2015 Matthew joined as manager of the front of house and is now a managing partner of Dolce Italia. The kitchen staff trained by Tiziana from the beginning are still with the restaurant with Maria being the capocuoco.
Some of the specialities Dolce Italia has become famous for are the Napoletan Eggplant- a tender sautee eggplant with fresh tomatoes crowned with ricotte, the Trenne Dolce Italia- the signature pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and mushroom.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering trays available for certain menu items. Half tray (4-6 servings) or Full tray (up to 15) available. Contact for details
  • Private party facilities
    Possible to book for private events, call restaurant for details.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Gulf Gate Dr, Mall Dr, Stickney Point
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 670 people are saying

Dolce Italia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Italia delights with "amazing Italian food," offering "authentic flavors" reminiscent of Italy. This "gem" boasts "outstanding service" and a "warm, welcoming atmosphere" that invites frequent visits. Signature dishes like Trenne Dolce and "daily specials" impress, while "friendly staff" cater to all needs. Reservations are recommended for this "small, charming" restaurant.
670 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matthew and Patrick are always at the top of their game with great food and excellent service. My wife and I had the pappardelle primavera with shrimp and the seafood linguine. Both perfectly prepared and delicious. Dolci Italia is not just our favorite Italian restaurant. It is our favorite restaurant bar none. We are so happy to have such a gem close to home. Thank you Matthew and Patrick for always keeping your standards so high. Your customers may not always say it to you, but we tell everyone we know how much we love your restaurant.

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  2. Linda

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. It was just like being back in Queens, New York. The food the service the atmosphere was amazing Keep up the good work will be back again soon. ciao 

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  3. James

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was spectacular. If you’ve ever been to Italy, then you’ll know the flavors are authentic. What a gem! Trenne Dolce - perfection.

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  4. Deni

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Dolce Italia! We always feel welcome, and we know we will enjoy our meal. Its family owned, which makes for a warm, welcoming experience.Try the mussels to begin and dig into wonderful pastas, beautiful, delicious main courses, and daily specials. Don't forget dessert and espresso. The place is small, so make a reservation!

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  5. Carley

    Tampa / Central Florida West17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian place in Sarasota. For the food and for the service!

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  6. Beverly VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we found this place--one of our favorites!

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  7. Linda

    Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wide menu selection, specials (entree and starters) were very good. Impeccable service. Wine selection was also good. Neighborhood gem.

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  8. Sally VIP

    Cincinnati26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patrick and Taylor took great care of us and we brought some friends with us. They were very impressed by the dishes and said they’d definitely be back! Thank you so much! ❤️

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  9. Harriet VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each time we dine there, the food and service are perfect! We take out of town guests and they loved it as much as we do!

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  10. Nicole VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Italian food and great service. Highly recommend

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FAQs

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 670 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Dolce Italia

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gulf Gate Dr, Mall Dr, Stickney Point
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering trays available for certain menu items. Half tray (4-6 servings) or Full tray (up to 15) available. Contact for details
  • Private party facilities
    Possible to book for private events, call restaurant for details.
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