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

Dolce Italia

4.9
4.9
634 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Italia in Sarasota is a charming Italian restaurant known for "outstanding service and food." Guests rave about its "intimate ambience" and "great specials." The house pasta and seafood dishes are praised as "elite," while the "Limoncello cake" is a must-try. The cozy, friendly setting makes it perfect for any occasion.

634 Reviews

  1. Debra

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers worked as a team, explained the various dishes and were very timely and personable! Food was outstanding! Dining space was pretty small but sufficient. Only wine and beer available. Tremendous value and culinary experience!! Highly recommend if you’re looking for excellent cuisine!

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  2. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining in Matthew’s fine establishment. Makes you feel like family, which is an awesome quality to have. Oh, and the food is outstanding as well 😀

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  3. Kenneth

    VIP

    Poconos

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch! We were seated a few minutes earlier than our reservation time. We enjoyed a special crab appetizer, Trenne Sausage and Frutti de Mare mains and Tiramisu for dessert. This is a terrific small Italian Restaurant with very friendly excellent service. Bravo!

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  4. Elva

    VIP

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian Restaurant in Sarasota. The food is always fresh and delicious and the friendly staff makes for a great evening out!

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  5. Holly

    VIP

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best Italian dinners I have ever had. The house specialty, Trenne Dolce Italia with meatballs was scrumptious. The bread was divine and could have been a meal itself it was that good. I'm almost remiss to provide a review and would have rather kept it a secret, but I wanted the owner to know how amazing her food is. The owner greeted everyone and provided suggestions which is always a nice touch and offered to make our meals any way we desired. I'll definitely be back.

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  6. Richard

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent gem in Gulf Gate. Welcoming place with superior cuisine.

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  7. Ron

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Will definitely go back. Great food and excellent service. Nice, cozy atmosphere.

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  8. Sally

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Italian restaurant! Their dishes are fresh, homemade and delicious! You will love it!

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  9. Patrick

    Dallas

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little Italian gem in Sarasota. Great food and great service.

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  10. Doreen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    130 reviews

    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food. We had the house eggplant app Delicious Snapper, and lasagna Too full for desert Best Italian by far

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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 4.9 stars by 634 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 p.m.
Booked 9 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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