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

Dolce Italia

4.8
4.8
591 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 Tue–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 591 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • 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

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Italia is a charming, intimate restaurant consistently praised for its "excellent food" and "personal, attentive service." With a lively atmosphere and "fantastico" specials, it offers a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about their homemade pastas and seafood dishes, making it a "hidden gem" and a must-visit in Sarasota.

591 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. Germaine

    Detroit

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food. Nice atmosphere. Wonderful friendly service.

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  3. Chuck

    New York City

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding feast! Congrats to owner Matt— married and on their honeymoon!

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  4. Melissa

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing Italian food! The pasta is all fresh made and sauces are fresh made as well. It is outstanding. It’s a very small place, so definitely plan on reservations and keep this in mind. Servers are very polite and quick. We will be back, it’s our new favorite in the area.

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  5. Aleece

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit and it was outstanding. Excellent service, finally Italian food done right, and the ambiance was perfect.The red snapper puttanesca was impeccable. Husband ordered the triangular tube shaped pasta with meatballs (I can’t remember the name but it’s a signature dish) and he loved it. Definitely order the caprese or burrata. You can’t get more authentic fresh mozzarella than that. We will be back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance, great food and wonderful service

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  7. Pat

    New York State

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful Sicilian meal accompanied by Sicilian wine.
    Dolce ItaliaResponded on November 8, 2024
    It was a pleasure to meet you two and thank you for visiting the restaurant and taking time to review us. The lower scores on service were a bit confusing to me as we sat you an hour early and I personally didn't see any gaps in your service. We even shared the special moment regarding the photo. But either way, sorry we didn't deliver a high level of service in your eyes, hope you'll give us another chance. Grazie.

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  8. Kolja

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a sweet authentic little Italian restaurant in ok surroundings. We were looking for an authentic experience and selected based on awards and feedback. The restaurant was packed which is usually a really good sign. Many of the dishes, even though they sound / look like vegetarian, they are not. The meat quality was average at best. Overall, the food taste wasn’t for us but that might just be us. In addition, we didn’t like the smell inside the restaurant. It may have gotten water during one of the Hurricanes and wasn’t dried properly. Bottom line, it was energetic and people seemed to enjoy it a lot. Which is really good. It just wasn’t for us.
    Dolce ItaliaResponded on November 5, 2024
    First off thank you very much for visiting our restaurant and also for taking time to review and leave us feedback. The bottom line is you left not completely satisfied and that is a regrettable result for us. On our regular menu all of the dishes ingredients are listed and no meat is added unless specified. If you mention to the server you are vegetarian we are happy to walk you through many plentiful options (also vegan, gluten free). The restaurant did get some wind damage but was not flooded and I find your conclusion to be quite extreme. We keep a rigorous cleaning schedule and my only explanation which I explained privately is that red tide and fish kills have returned. Our restaurant faces the Gulf and with an easterly breeze this can affect Gulf Gate. Thank you, Grazie Mille.

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  9. Diana

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dolce Italia has been our favorite Italian restaurant for years. We went there with another couple a few days ago. All four of us ordered a different entree and each of us loved the food. Never disappointed! Great food, get service! ❣️

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  10. David

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed ourselves. Excellent food and service. Becoming one of our favorites in all of Sarasota.

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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 591 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 12 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 Tue–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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