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Dolce Ristorante, Charlotte, NC

Dolce Ristorante

4.7
4.7
1889 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood 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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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

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Offers

  • Charlotte Queen's Feast, January 17-26

    Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
    Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    From January 17th to 26th we are exclusively serving our delicious Restaurant Week Menu! 3-course meal, $50 per person, tax and gratuity not included.

Menu

Tuesday - Friday ~ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Appetizer

  • Polpettine$11.00

    homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil

    • Prosciutto e Burrata$15.00

      creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam

      • Caprese$11.00

        sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil extra virgin olive oil

        • Bruschetta$8.50

          toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil

          • Mussels$13.00

            sautéed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread

            Salads

            • Mista$9.00

              mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing

              • Cesare$10.00

                romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing

                • Salmone*$16.00

                  marinated grilled salmon over mixed field greens, topped with slivered almonds croutons, tossed in our citrus dressing

                  • Pollo$14.00

                    grilled chicken breast over field greens, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, crumpled blue cheese and Italian goat cheese dressing

                    • Tonno$14.00

                      Italian tuna in olive oil, mixed green tomatoes, carrots and cannellini beans

                      Grilled Panini Sandwiches

                      • Italiano$14.00

                        Italian cold cuts, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic dressing

                        • Classico$14.00

                          shaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes

                          • Classico$14.00

                            shaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes

                            • Tuna$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

                              • Bolognese$17.00

                                Spaghetti with Bolognese meat sauce

                                • Lasagna$15.00

                                  classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese

                                  • Amatriciana$17.00

                                    Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese

                                    • Penne alla Vodka$14.00

                                      penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé

                                      • Vongole$18.00

                                        linguini with clams in white wine, garlic sauce or tomato sauce

                                        • Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo$14.00

                                          homemade egg fettuccine tossed in butter, a touch of cream and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

                                          Entree

                                          • Tilapia$18.00

                                            fresh tilapia sautéed in white wine, lemon butter sauce, cherry tomatoes, capers & parsley

                                            • Pollo al Limone$15.00

                                              chicken scaloppini sautéed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce

                                              • Marsala$17.00

                                                chicken scaloppini sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms

                                                • Saltimbocca$18.00

                                                  veal scaloppini topped with sliced prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce

                                                  • Milanese$16.00

                                                    pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce

                                                    • Pollo Parmigiana$15.00

                                                      breaded chicken scaloppini, parmesan, tomato sauce, mozzarella

                                                      Side Dishes

                                                      $6

                                                      • Spaghetti

                                                        with Tomato Sauce & Basil

                                                        • Sautéed Broccoli

                                                          • Roasted Potatoes

                                                            Last updated: April 5, 2022

                                                            What 1,889 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
                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Charlotte

                                                              Neighborhood gem

                                                            • Charlotte

                                                              Italian

                                                            • Charlotte

                                                              Neighborhood gem

                                                            • Charlotte

                                                              Italian

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Dolce Ristorante offers "fantastic food" and "excellent service," creating a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience. Guests praise the homemade pasta and rich flavors, particularly highlighting dishes like tiramisu and veal. Although some find the patio ambiance lacking, the indoor setting and welcoming staff ensure a "wonderful experience" worth repeating.

                                                            1,889 Reviews

                                                            1. brent

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              Dined today

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              An oldie but goodie. Hadn’t been for years and wondering why cause it’s just a fantastic place- great ambience, really good food, perfect wine choices.

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                                                            2. Mark

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              excellently prepared food, friendly service and outstanding wine list

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                                                            3. Jo

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              20 reviews

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Restaurant week is not a great time to experience this restaurant. The menu is limited, the servers are frazzled and cranky, and the noise level is high. Food was mediocre and our server was agitated. Not Dolce’s best effort and not a value at $50 for a pre fixe menu.

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                                                            4. Isabella

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              It was an amazing experience, food, ambience and services were all 10/10!

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                                                            5. Thomas

                                                              VIP

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              133 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              133 reviews

                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              This was our third time at Dolce and it was very pleasant. The server and staff were very friendly and attentive. The bread was outstanding. The mushroom caps were very good. I had the veal and my wife had the eggplant. Both were hot and delicious. The lemon cake and cheese cake were also very good. They had a nice selection on the menu. There is a large free parking lot right there. Very happy with our visit.

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                                                            6. Scot

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              7 reviews

                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              sat right down; server quick and efficient throughout our meal; lobster bisque was great; 3/4 had the lamb chops (6!), cooked to order and delicious; 4th had the trout topped with crabmeat which wS wonderful and too much to finish; 3/4 had the cheesecake yum! And 1 had the can oli. This was restaurant week so great price for a scrumptious meal with friends!

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                                                            7. Lora

                                                              VIP

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              We attended during restaurant week and they only offered that menu not their regular menu which made it a little difficult with a teenage picky eater. They didn’t have tea, only water, soda, lemonade (from a can) and alcoholic beverages. We had reservations but on the covered patio which has outside heat but it was still a little chilly out there and we asked if they could make a little warmer. Table next to us the lady kept her coat on whole time. We didn’t get the real ambiance of the restaurant. The food was ok , the others in my party enjoyed the Scampi dish. If the restaurant week will be only menu offered during restaurant week, I recommend having more options or at least include fettuccini Alfredo. I would try the restaurant again outside of the restaurant week menu so I can try their regular menu.

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                                                            8. Will

                                                              VIP

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              128 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              128 reviews

                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              This is one of our favorite places in Charlotte. The food is always amazing

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                                                            9. Sarah

                                                              Cincinnati

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on January 16, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The food is always delicious! One of the most authentic Italian places in Charlotte. This place is great for the a date night.

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                                                            10. OpenTable Diner

                                                              VIP

                                                              Charlotte

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              6 reviews

                                                              Dined on January 14, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The food and service was amazing. Our server was amazing, she recommended a great bottle of wine that wasn’t even on the menu

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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 1889 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a reservation

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 PM
                                                            Booked 13 times today

                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                            Google Map for Dolce Ristorante

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

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                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                              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
                                                              Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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