Dolce Italia

4.8

609 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 921-7007
Website
https://dolceitaliarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Gulf Gate Dr
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Value
Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for special occasions
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolce Italia is a charming neighborhood gem celebrated for its "excellent food and service" and cozy, intimate ambiance. Guests rave about the "best clams in white sauce in Sarasota" and the signature Trenne pasta. Consistent quality and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot for Italian cuisine lovers.

609 Reviews

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Lauren
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a party of six at Dolce Italia for the first time. The meal was excellent, as was the service! It's difficult with older folk and we had one person who can't hear if it's too noisy, so he didn't enjoy the space as much as he would have liked. It's small but inviting inside and we heard the owner having to turn people away because they were booked for all seatings for the evening. I can understand why! As a note, I am gluten-free and was delighted they served a gluten-free penne as a substitute in any of the pasta dishes. I had penne with arrabbiata sauce and cleaned my plate, which I don't usually do. The caesar salad one person had had proper (not canned) anchovies on it. She said they were delicious! We didn't get dessert but several had espresso. The wine list had a good price range. The ambiance was one for friendliness and I noted a willingness to make each table happy. The only way you might go wrong is showing up without a reservation! We will definitely go back!
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Lisa
VIP
Cleveland
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great dinner at Dolce. Even tried something different than one of their great specials and it did not disappoint.
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Lisa
Detroit
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, wonderful service Never disappoints.
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Gary
VIP
New York City
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great small family run restaurant, very accommodating to vegetarians, vegans and those who are gluten free.
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Allan
Toronto
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to go for excellent food and service. The staff are extremely friendly and will definitely go back again. A gem of a place
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Chuck
VIP
New York City
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic feast! New specials, excellent service, great atmosphere… can’t wait to return next week!
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Walter
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit and was recommended by friends. Restaurant lived up to the reviews. Food was very good. The staff extremely attentive. An enjoyable experience. Will go back when in town again.
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Kevin
New York City
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is a very unassuming place in a strip mall. We had only reviews to go on as we aren't from the area. I have to say the stellar reviews were all on point. Two in my party had the fish and two had their specialty pasta, all where fantastic. I wish I had more time on the island we would have gone back to try something else. Don't be turned off by the "strip-mall store restaurant" food here is topnotch better then most high end Italian restaurants.
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Mark
Detroit
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good Italian cuisine that had the feel of a small restaurant located in Italy. I am sure we will return
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Heidi
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, excellent food. Would definitely go back again to try something else!
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FAQs

Dolce Italia does offer 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 4.8 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803

Additional information

Cross street
Gulf Gate Dr
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://dolceitaliarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 921-7007

Dolce Italia

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