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Trenne Dolce Italia- our signature dish. - Dolce Italia, Sarasota, FL

Dolce Italia

4.8
4.8
600 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Dolce Italia

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Sarasota

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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 600 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

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.

600 Reviews
  1. Heidi

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Reuben

    Botswana

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wonderful service in a comfortable, small, setting. We've been there before and will definitely be back again

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  3. Kim

    Maastricht

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding I had the lamb shank special and my husband had a pasta dish. Both were delicious!! Service was good as well! We will definitely return!!

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  4. Chuck

    New York City

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints us! We are weekly food junkies Staff, service, specials, atmosphere, and food excellence always the best!

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  5. Lisa

    New York City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Very large portions! Staff was very friendly! Gnocchis were very light and tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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  6. Susan

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food in this small Italian restaurant in a strip mall is always really good. The menu has changed since last year and the food is even better. We will be back soon.

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  7. Joe

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was all delicious! It was such a wonderful dining experience.

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  8. John

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Italian food and the staff knows how to take care of its clients

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  9. Brandon

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s a cute and small location that would make for a perfect family dinner holiday dinner or date night. The food was good however the atmosphere was not acceptable. The servers seem bothered and rushed. The air conditioning in the heat did not calibrate. Don’t sit in the front part of the restaurant by the window or you’ll freeze out whenever they decide to turn the air conditioning on. I was disappointed in the service and lack of professionalism. The location could be much better with some small improvements, however without acknowledgment that they fix these issues I won’t be going back. 
    Dolce ItaliaResponded 6 days ago
    I sincerely apologize for your unpleasant experience regarding the service. We were having issues with the AC system that have since been corrected, since we have no ceiling fans the air flow might have felt like AC. We wish we had a chance to fix that in the moment, we are happy to change tables upon request. We truly take pride with our service and when a customer walks away with an impression like yours it means we didn't do our job. We wish everyone to feel at home at Dolce Italia. I was part of the team that served you- we tried our best to connect but you didn't seem to want to engage with us. It felt like a private family dinner. It was mostly detailed questions that we thought we answered and requests we thought we filled. Once again, our apologies and thank you for the feedback.

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  10. Ike

    Tampa

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always very good. Nice owners and staff. Great neighborhood spot even though we moved from nearby.

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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 600 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Dolce Italia restaurant

Dolce Italia

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dolce Italia

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
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