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: 4.7

4.7

1894 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 30, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 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
Neighbourhood
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

PolpettineUS$11.00
homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil
Prosciutto e BurrataUS$15.00
creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam
CapreseUS$11.00
sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil extra virgin olive oil
BruschettaUS$8.50
toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil
MusselsUS$13.00
sautéed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread

Salads

MistaUS$9.00
mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing
CesareUS$10.00
romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing
Salmone*US$16.00
marinated grilled salmon over mixed field greens, topped with slivered almonds croutons, tossed in our citrus dressing
PolloUS$14.00
grilled chicken breast over field greens, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, crumpled blue cheese and Italian goat cheese dressing
TonnoUS$14.00
Italian tuna in olive oil, mixed green tomatoes, carrots and cannellini beans

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

ItalianoUS$14.00
Italian cold cuts, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic dressing
ClassicoUS$14.00
shaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes
ClassicoUS$14.00
shaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes
TunaUS$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

BologneseUS$17.00
Spaghetti with Bolognese meat sauce
LasagnaUS$15.00
classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese
AmatricianaUS$17.00
Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese
Penne alla VodkaUS$14.00
penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé
VongoleUS$18.00
linguini with clams in white wine, garlic sauce or tomato sauce
Traditional Fettuccine AlfredoUS$14.00
homemade egg fettuccine tossed in butter, a touch of cream and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Entree

TilapiaUS$18.00
fresh tilapia sautéed in white wine, lemon butter sauce, cherry tomatoes, capers & parsley
Pollo al LimoneUS$15.00
chicken scaloppini sautéed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce
MarsalaUS$17.00
chicken scaloppini sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms
SaltimboccaUS$18.00
veal scaloppini topped with sliced prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce
MilaneseUS$16.00
pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce
Pollo ParmigianaUS$15.00
breaded chicken scaloppini, parmesan, tomato sauce, mozzarella

Side Dishes

Spaghetti
with Tomato Sauce & Basil
Sautéed Broccoli
Roasted Potatoes

What 1,894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Neighbourhood gem
Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Neighbourhood gem
Charlotte
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolce Ristorante offers "fantastic food" and "excellent service," creating a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience. Guests praise the homemade pasta and rich flavors, particularly highlighting dishes like tiramisu and veal. Although some find the patio ambiance lacking, the indoor setting and welcoming staff ensure a "wonderful experience" worth repeating.

1,894 Reviews

J
Janice
Charlotte
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dolce never disappoints! This is more of visiting family. Greeted at the door by the always smiling Silvia who sets the tone for a friendly and welcoming meal experience. Our server, Fernando was fun and personable (as he has always been). And of course…the food. OUTSTANDING! I ordered the Pasta Sorrento (with the fresh pasta of course) for the first time and it is definitely my new favorite. My husband went with his favorite Amatriciano (fresh pasta of course). Of course we can’t wait to go back! (Will be exciting to the new and improved menu items coming later next month. Mangia!
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judy
VIP
Charlotte
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my absolute favorite restaurants, with outstanding food.
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Mary
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My experience was based on restaurant week only. Three course meal for $50.00. The food all tasted frozen and was not editable. Do better
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Donna
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All was good but I find it pretty annoying Dolce suspends their regular menu during ‘restaurant week’ unlike other restaurants which offer both a ‘restaurant week’ menu and their regular menu. And there was no annoucement on their website saying such a change was in effect when we visited last weekend.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The food was very good and our server was great. However the staff responsible for seating was rude and not helpful. We actually felt like we’re an inconvenience. I made a dinner reservation over one week prior to our dinner. We arrived early and were taken to our seats on the porch with plastic shades. It was freezing and we were given the only table without a working heater. Tables were available inside but we were told there was “nothing they could do - these were our seats”.
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brent
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An oldie but goodie. Hadn’t been for years and wondering why cause it’s just a fantastic place- great ambience, really good food, perfect wine choices.
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Mark
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellently prepared food, friendly service and outstanding wine list
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Jo
Charlotte
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant week is not a great time to experience this restaurant. The menu is limited, the servers are frazzled and cranky, and the noise level is high. Food was mediocre and our server was agitated. Not Dolce’s best effort and not a value at $50 for a pre fixe menu.
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Isabella
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience, food, ambience and services were all 10/10!
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Thomas
Charlotte
133 reviews
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our third time at Dolce and it was very pleasant. The server and staff were very friendly and attentive. The bread was outstanding. The mushroom caps were very good. I had the veal and my wife had the eggplant. Both were hot and delicious. The lemon cake and cheese cake were also very good. They had a nice selection on the menu. There is a large free parking lot right there. Very happy with our visit.
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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 4.7 stars by 1894 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 30, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Dilworth
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
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

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Dolce Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Ravioli

Lasagna

Rotolini

Appetizer

PolpettineUS$11.00

Prosciutto e BurrataUS$15.00

CapreseUS$11.00

BruschettaUS$8.50

MusselsUS$13.00

Salads

MistaUS$9.00

CesareUS$10.00

Salmone*US$16.00

PolloUS$14.00

TonnoUS$14.00

Grilled Panini Sandwiches

ItalianoUS$14.00

ClassicoUS$14.00

ClassicoUS$14.00

TunaUS$14.00

Pasta

BologneseUS$17.00

LasagnaUS$15.00

AmatricianaUS$17.00

Penne alla VodkaUS$14.00

VongoleUS$18.00

Traditional Fettuccine AlfredoUS$14.00

Entree

TilapiaUS$18.00

Pollo al LimoneUS$15.00

MarsalaUS$17.00

SaltimboccaUS$18.00

MilaneseUS$16.00

Pollo ParmigianaUS$15.00

Side Dishes

Spaghetti

Sautéed Broccoli

Roasted Potatoes

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Dolce Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dolce Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Dolce Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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