Dolce Ristorante

Name: Dolce Ristorante
Address: 1710 Kenilworth Ave Ste 230, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28203-5796
Telephone: (704) 332-7525
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1271 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(704) 332-7525

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 332-7525
Website
https://www.dolce-osteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1710 Kenilworth Ave, Ste 230, Charlotte, NC 28203-5796
Neighborhood
Dilworth
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Spaghetti
with Tomato Sauce & Basil
Sautéed Broccoli
Roasted Potatoes

What 1,271 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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The food was amazing. Our service was fine. We did have an issue where one of the people with us, didn’t get their food right away. It took about 10+ minutes for him to get his food after everyone else had gotten theirs. The server didn’t seem to offer any resolution for this, which was disappointing. I’ll definitely come back, but it’ll be solely for the food.
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Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant in Charlotte. Point. Blank. Period. Authentic, and the vibes were on point.
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Lube26
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Food was marginal at best. Service was super. Unfortunately we will not be returning
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OpenTable Diner
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5.0
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Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My absolute favorite restaurant in charlotte and some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had.
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MilkyWay
Charlotte
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A group of friends enjoyed dinner and a play on Saturday evening. The dinner at Dolce was so much better than the play! Dinner was delicious! Everyone loved what they ordered and the service was excellent. We have been going to Dolce for years and never been disappointed! Excellent food & service! Thanks to the entire Dolce staff!
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ROSIEB
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Finally found a great Italian restaurant in Charlotte! Attentive friendly service, delicious quality food, and excellent desserts. Can’t wait for our next dinner here!
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Parker
Charleston
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellence food and service! Love this place…..will definitely be back.
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DilworthDiner
Charlotte
127 reviews
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2.0
127 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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Unfortunately, not our best visit to Dolce. My daughter's salmon was severely overcooked, dry and hard as a shoe sole. Probably should have sent it back in hindsight (we asked for med-well). Also took a long time for our main course to come out, more than 30minutes. Server was nice but did not make up for the food issues. Will go back though as 90% of the time we have a good meal - just not last night.
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BarbO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great wines, Not a place for cocktails Need Reservations. Find website and reserving tables not so friendly to use but am older and did not grow up w/computers at the fingertips
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SamL
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great real Italian food and great service. The bean salad served with fresh Italian bread and olive oil makes a nice transition into your meal.
JC
JohnC
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect from the seating to the ordering to the food - especially the food! My Girlfriend was blown away and it made for a wonderful birthday dinner.
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DBDtraveler
Charlotte
210 reviews
vip
5.0
210 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went to Dolce during Queens Feast. Both our 3 course meals were outstanding, as was the service. Always a good choice for excellent Italian food in a family friendly casual neighborhood atmosphere. One of my favorites for as long as they’ve been open.
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LeslieM
Charleston
133 reviews
vip
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133 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
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The Lamb Osso Bucco was tender and flavorful; served with perfectly prepared risotto. The strip steak was served with a wonderful mushroom sauce and was very tender. The Mushroom appetizer was the best! All this with great service as well.
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Ykon
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We attended this restaurant for Queen's Feast. The food was excellent and the portions were more than we could eat. The restaurant was very busy, but that did not affect the service. I would definitely visit again!
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BrookeJ
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome restaurant, owner is hands on. Food is absolutely amazing!!!
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MelissaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic food. Small quaint atmosphere- it’s best to get a reservation as opposed to just showing up. Service was impeccable- I will be back!
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MikeL
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing. Not a bad item on tbhe menu. Service is second to none!
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Trivialgal
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The place was hopping last night! To accommodate diners, they were separating four tops into two tables of two, six inches apart. People were pretty good natured about it though. The stuffed mushroom appetizer, as well as the buratta/prosciutto was very good. The ravioli was nice but the sauce wasn’t outstanding. The cheesecake was also nice but it was the very light kind, not the dense type. The owners (?) were very Apologetic for seating delays but most people were pretty patient. We will definitely go back. It’s was a good value for the money.
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SherriB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
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Excellent food and atmosphere! Will definitely be back
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FriendlyKat
Charlotte
14 reviews
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14 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
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A group of friends met during restaurant week at Dolce. Dolce had a nice menu selection. The service was excellent for a very busy night. The food was beautifully presented and tasted good, but a few tweaks here and there would have made it “foodie great.”
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BrittanyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
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The atmosphere was amazing quiet, all of the staff was friendly and informative of the menu items.
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Joanne
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
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Our waiter Sean, was extremely attentive and friendly. This was our first visit, and will definitely come back.
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ChristinaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We went during restaurant week, it was amazing! The food was great, a very intimate restaurant. The noise level was a little high but it was very busy.
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DavidM
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4 reviews
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4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
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Went for restaurant week and the food and service was excellent. A little noisy but an overall great experience.
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Dined on July 27, 2022
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Had a fabulous time!!! It was our first time, The service was so kind and inviting, loved the warm atmosphere. The food was phenomenal… definitely cant wait to go back.
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ScottB
Charlotte
32 reviews
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4.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food. Great restaurant. Only constructive feedback is that we felt rushed and asked if the plate could be removed when we were still eating.
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LyndaR
Charlotte
4 reviews
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4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
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Excellent food and family atmosphere. An authentic gem in Dilworth.
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GK02
Charlotte
25 reviews
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Dined on July 24, 2022
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Food was good but service needs to be better Very limited choice for tables and reservation does not help
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Barbara
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8 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
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They had a great restaurant week menu with lots of good options! The desserts are really wonderful too! The staff is very nice and attentive.
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RosemaryB
Charlotte
2 reviews
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Dined on July 24, 2022
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Delicious food and great service ! We will be back
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Dined on July 24, 2022
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The best food we have ever eaten in Charlotte!!!
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DD55
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19 reviews
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19 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
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First time visit, Saturday night 6:45 resy. It was restaurant week (which we were unaware of) and a price fix menu, which was fine. Great service and great food. Cosy atmosphere with added to the experience. Good wine list and the waiter was knowledgeable and made an excellent suggestion for us. Would definitely visit again.
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CathyG
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8 reviews
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8 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
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Awesome meal; excellent service!
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OpenTable Diner
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Always delicious
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Purplerabbit
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
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Food was phenomenal! So much flavor! I can’t wait to go back!
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LeeC
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was warm and welcoming. There was never any waiting despite how busy they were. Food was excellent.
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DAVENEG
Charlotte
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
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Food was outstanding
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outrageous Outrageous I found my new place!!!
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DebraA
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Made a reservation to go back next week!
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CHI2CLT
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us came to Dolce for my husband’s birthday. We had an appetizer and salads. We each ordered a pasta meal. My daughter devoured her spinach ravioli and I loved my carbonara pasta. There’s nothing like fresh pasta. The service was top notch-we had a great waiter who was patient and helpful with great suggestions for my somewhat picky daughters. We’ll be back again next week!

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 4.8 stars by 1271 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(704) 332-7525

Other options

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dilworth
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.dolce-osteria.com/
Phone number
(704) 332-7525

Dolce Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Pasta

Ravioli

Bolognese

Appetizer

Polpettine$11.00

Prosciutto e Burrata$15.00

Caprese$11.00

Bruschetta$8.50

Mussels$13.00

Salads

Mista$9.00

Cesare$10.00

Salmone*$16.00

Pollo$14.00

Tonno$14.00

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

Italiano$14.00

Classico$14.00

Classico$14.00

Tuna$14.00

Pasta

Bolognese$17.00

Lasagna$15.00

Amatriciana$17.00

Penne alla Vodka$14.00

Vongole$18.00

Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo$14.00

Entree

Tilapia$18.00

Pollo al Limone$15.00

Marsala$17.00

Saltimbocca$18.00

Milanese$16.00

Pollo Parmigiana$15.00

Side Dishes

Spaghetti

Sautéed Broccoli

Roasted Potatoes

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