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Dolce

4.8 (728)

$30 and under

Californian

16081 San Dieguito Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Great for fine wines

Dolce is a high quality, inviting atmosphere and the perfect Ranch neighborhood hideaway. Intimate and lively, Dolce offers delicious local, rustic wine-country inspired cuisine, fine wine and occasions for joyful gatherings.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 832-1518
Website
http://www.dolcersf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Emerson Jose Rosalas
Catering
We offer full-service catering. You will be in the hands of our in house catering coordinator. Please call Nikole to schedule a tasting!<br /><br />catering@dolcersf.com
Private party facilities
Our entire restaurant is available for private parties, as well as large dining parties!Please contact Nikole with any questions that you might have concerning your next event! catering@dolcersf.com

Location
16081 San Dieguito Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Cross street
Rancho Diegueno Rd.
Parking details
Dolce has a private lot located directly in front of our restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Soup du Jour
- MP
Olive Tapenade$12.00
Castelvetrano olives, burrata, balsamic reduction, confit garlic toasted baguette
Brussels Sprouts$13.00
pancetta lardon
House Meatballs$16.00
pomodoro, shaved parmesan, herbs
Roasted Mushrooms$14.00
confit garlic, parmesan, fresh herbs, bourbon smoked black pepper aioli
Cheese Plate$20.00
selection of three cheeses, seasonal fruit compote, nuts, honeycomb
Charcuterie & Cheese$30.00
selection of three cheeses three cured meats and San Daniele prosciutto
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables$12.00
roasted garlic
Lamb$21.00
New Zealand garlic and herb marinated chops, bell pepper polenta, arugula pesto
Four Cheese Mac$14.00
fresh campanelle noodle, gruyere, asiago and sharp cheddar mornay, herbed crumb
BLTA$17.00
Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, arugula, Dijon aioli. Served with side salad. Available before 5pm
Angry Skewers$16.00
spicy marinated chicken, tzatziki
Wagyu Beef Sliders$15.00
toasted brioche bun, hatch chili cheddar, chili aioli

Salads

Bibb Lettuce$14.00
Black River gorgonzola, candied bacon, cherry tomato, crème fraiche vinaigrette, herb breadcrumb
Beet & Goat Cheese$16.00
roasted gold and striped beets, citrus, chive goat cheese panna cotta, arugula, orange reduction, pistachios
Spring Greens$16.00
mix greens, asparagus, snap peas, cucumber, avocado, frisèe, pine nuts, Meyer lemon vinaigrette
Kale Caesar$16.00
kale, apples, walnuts, shaved parmesan, Caesar dressing, housemade garlic-herb croutons
Caprese$14.00
local tomato, burrata, basil, olive oil, balsamic reduction

Salad Add Ons

Atlantic Salmon Filet$8.00
Chicken Breast$6.00
Shrimp$8.00
Burrata$3.00
Filet
- 6 Oz$13.00

Flatbreads

Margherita$17.00
crushed San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
Bianca$19.00
garlic cream sauce, pecorino, parmesan, fontina, mozzarella
Sausage Salumi$20.00
bacon, salumi, sausage, crushed San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella
Spicy Chicken$19.00
garlic cream sauce, serrano peppers, mozzarella, red onion, bacon, cilantro, crème fraiche
Mushroom & Spinach$20.00
applewood smoked bacon, parmesan garlic cream, chili flake, pickled red onion, mozzarella, fontina
Braised Short Rib$20.00
garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, fontina, pickled red onion, chili flake, arugula, honey drizzle
Peppers & Sausage$20.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, seasonal farmer's market peppers, N'duja sausage, red onion, mozzarella, garlic, fontina

Entrées

Daily Butcher's Cut
roasted seasonal vegetable, potato du jour, jus
- MP
Lasagna$24.00
classic Bolognese, house made pasta, Mornay sauce, mozzarella, fontina
Penne$22.00
house N'duja sausage, peppers, roasted garlic, pecorino garlic cream sauce, basil
Mary's Half Chicken$28.00
seared under brick, crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, locally farmed seasonal vegetables, sunny up egg, jus
- Angry Style$30.00
8 Oz Wagyu Beef Burger$23.00
cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, horseradish aioli, house fingerling potatoes tossed with bacon, creme friache, scallions
Filet, 6 Oz
roasted seasonal vegetable, potato du jour, demi
- MP
Spaghetti$19.00
fresh pasta, pomodoro or alfredo
Fettuccine$24.00
sautéed shrimp, parmesan roasted grape tomatoes, white wine lemon broth, garlic, spinach
Cedar Salmon$28.00
Atlantic salmon, roasted broccolini, lemon, Saba
Cioppino$34.00
fresh seafood, spicy tomato broth, toasted herbed baguette
Fresh Ravioli
- Mushroom with Porcini Cream Sauce$24.00
- Cheese with Housemade Vodka Sauce$22.00
Daily Catch
- MP

What 728 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolce is cherished for its vibrant atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service. It's described as a "neighborhood gem" and a "go to spot," celebrated for its friendly staff and delightful dining experiences. Despite closing soon, it remains a favorite due to its "easy elegance" and memorable moments.

728 Reviews

D
Dena
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love Dolce and are so sad to see it leave the neighborhood but so many great memories!
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Betty VIP
San Diego82 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great company. Wish this restaurant wasn’t closing in a week. It’s been a “go to” restaurant for many.
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Kelley VIP
San Diego16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Brussel sprouts need improvement - underdone and need more seasoning.
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Lori VIP
San Diego50 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect “girls out happy hour” locale! So much fun, great small bites, super wait staff and easy environment. I love Dolce’s “easy elegance” atmosphere and unpretentious bites of goodness. Don’t go!
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Colleen
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance, excellent server, but overall I would say the food was average and overpriced.
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Betty VIP
San Diego82 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DOLCE is such a neighborhood gem. The food is always cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. Very friendly staff , great service
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Gail VIP
New York City76 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the staff and love eating local! Great cocktails and good wines!
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K
Kelley VIP
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A favorite local hangout for us and our friends! Always fun!
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Momo VIP
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food, service and ambiance. Our go to spot.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining room. Neighborhood restaurant with a lot of locals. Great service. Excellent food.
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Dolce is rated 4.8 stars by 728 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

16081 San Dieguito Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

Additional information

Cross street
Rancho Diegueno Rd.
Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Dolce has a private lot located directly in front of our restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Emerson Jose Rosalas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dolcersf.com/
Phone number
(858) 832-1518
Catering
We offer full-service catering. You will be in the hands of our in house catering coordinator. Please call Nikole to schedule a tasting!<br /><br />catering@dolcersf.com
Private party facilities
Our entire restaurant is available for private parties, as well as large dining parties!Please contact Nikole with any questions that you might have concerning your next event! catering@dolcersf.com

Dolce

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Small Plates

Soup du Jour

Olive Tapenade$12.00

Brussels Sprouts$13.00

House Meatballs$16.00

Roasted Mushrooms$14.00

Cheese Plate$20.00

Charcuterie & Cheese$30.00

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables$12.00

Lamb$21.00

Four Cheese Mac$14.00

BLTA$17.00

Angry Skewers$16.00

Wagyu Beef Sliders$15.00

Salads

Bibb Lettuce$14.00

Beet & Goat Cheese$16.00

Spring Greens$16.00

Kale Caesar$16.00

Caprese$14.00

Salad Add Ons

Atlantic Salmon Filet$8.00

Chicken Breast$6.00

Shrimp$8.00

Burrata$3.00

Filet

Flatbreads

Margherita$17.00

Bianca$19.00

Sausage Salumi$20.00

Spicy Chicken$19.00

Mushroom & Spinach$20.00

Braised Short Rib$20.00

Peppers & Sausage$20.00

Entrées

Daily Butcher's Cut

Lasagna$24.00

Penne$22.00

Mary's Half Chicken$28.00

8 Oz Wagyu Beef Burger$23.00

Filet, 6 Oz

Spaghetti$19.00

Fettuccine$24.00

Cedar Salmon$28.00

Cioppino$34.00

Fresh Ravioli

Daily Catch

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Dolce restaurant rated?

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