Priscilla Sherburne Flanagan
+5
We ate here last night with two other couples. It was so good and so fresh!!! My chicken picatta was the best I have ever had and I even had it in Italy once. This owner/chef uses her family recipe. The meal will take a while so don't go if you are in a hurry. Go, have a glass of wine, relax and you will not be disappointed!
Carmen Lanius Stilwell
+5
Amazing food. Very cozy and excellent service. I recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic Italian food❤️
Hidden gem! Homemade pasta and an owner who cares! Reservations a must on weekends. We all ate from the chalkboard menu and every dish was incredible!
This restaurant is the little gem of Sarasota. The food is delicious and always tastes freshly prepared. I have tasted a number of dishes here but my favorite remains the eggplant napoleons. The wine offerings are also good, my favorite is the Conte Rossi. Every guest i bring here wants to be brought back!!
This place is incredible! Tiny and intimate setting with the most delicious, perfect portioned food! Italian at its finest! My new favorite!
The best Italian food. Will always go back to this place for excellent food and service. The owner and staff are amazing. I have sent many others there and loved the experience also. �����
i was treated by my family for my 60th birthday,the food was top shelf,and tasted fantastic,and the tho the atmosphere was small at this venue,it made for a nicer experience,the chef is fantastic,and she is very personable,make reservations in advance very popular,prices are decent,i will be going back !!!
Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota! We’ve been there twice & have reservations for February. It’s a small, intimate restaurant. Young owner is from Italy and everything is made from scratch even the pasta. Staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. You must make reservations. You won’t be disappointed!!!! 👍
Food and service was outstanding .... This place is definitely the top on my list ... The Out and About staff was blown away. Thank you
Fantastic all the way around!! The service, food and wine selection was amazing. The chef visited our table to say happy birthday. Great experience!
This was our first visit, and certainly not our last. What a classy, yet understated, fine Italian restaurant. All you need to do is listen to the wonderful waitstaff. Their recommendations are truly the best. The menu is explained along with 4 or 5 daily specials. I guarantee if you go there once, you will return—-with a smile on your face.*****5 Star.
Small family owned business. Everyone is friendly. Loved our server Jenny. Introduced to this place by locals (TYVM Richard and Mary Lou!�). Food is crazy good. ���������!
Excellent meal. Loved that the food came out piping hot. Both pasta dishes cooked to perfection. Really enjoyed our chat with owner/Chef Taziana
Fantastic place. Two days later and we were still talking about how great the food was. I can't wait to go back
We had one of the great dinners ever here at Dolce. The beautiful owner/chef came over to our table check on us a number of times. The service was first class all the way.
Great food, great atmosphere, great staff! They really pay attention to each and every table, very personable. Definitely recommend this place.
Came here for Cioppino(my favorite dish) and was pleasantly surprise at how good it was. Probably one of the best I’ve ever had. Other dishes were also very good. Atmosphere is nice and cozy. Staff is friendly and always available. Will definitely return soon. Thanks
Delicious home cooked food. Pasta made fresh on site. Waiters are knowledgeable and attentive. It's a small place, but it's cozy. It can get a little loud when it's full.
I think it tends to be an early crowd as a place was cleared out by 8:30.
The desserts were also awesome, clearly freshly made.
They use very fresh ingredients and take a lot of care with food.
Probably one of the top, if not the top Italian restaurant in town.
This is an amazing dinner location, with great staff and authentic food. Came here with my family for a lovely dinner and all of us wanted more. Outside of travelling to Europe, this is easily some of the best pasta I’ve had! Highly recommend the Trenne Dolce Italia, superb dish.
I typically only post bad reviews; but after dining here tonight I wanted to take the time to give this authentic Italian restaurant an amazing review. We have eaten at numerous restaurants in Sarasota and this is by far one of the top restaurants I have visited. The atmosphere and staff were friendly and the food was delicious and fresh! Definitely recommend and we will be going back again soon!
We are visiting from IL with our exchange student from the South of Italy. She LOVED Dolce Italia!! Our server Bernard was wonderful, and we met Anna from Italy. She took time to visit with our exchange student in real Italian! It was the highlight of our trip to Sarasota.
The restaurant is small and we had reservations. The atmosphere is festive. The food was "REAL".
5 stars-We will be back!!
If you would like to go to Italy for dinner tonight, save yourself the airfare. Dolce Italia was such a pleasant surprise for us. The atmosphere is exactly the same as a quaint, cozy and friendly restaurant in Italy and the service was outstanding. The food was spectacular, and so very authentic. These people are Italian and they know what they’re doing. The staff gives everyone the feeling that they are dining with family. Did I say the food was spectacular and very authentic Italian. prices were less than expected and very reasonable, make reservations, it is a small, cozy, Italian restaurant with limited seating. We loved it.
Dolce Italia is a very special bistro!! Tonight was our third visit to this fine eatery and it certainly did not disappoint! The owners and staff are attentive and personable. The food is impeccable. From appetizer to main dish to the variety of exquisite desserts! This is the little Italian bistro you’re looking for. Thank you Mathew for making our Anniversary so very special for us and our friends. We look forward to our next visit to Sarasota so we can come back and enjoy another fantastic dining experience! 🥂
We ordered carry out and loved it! As I was waiting for our order, thenstaff was warmly friendly, and the ambiance was so quaint and inviting! We can't wait to come back and dine in! Thank you so much for an awesome home cooked Italian dinner!
This restaurant was incredible. Not only was the staff friendly but it is an authentic Italian restaurant with incredible food. We had the Caesar salad and the trenne (pictured here) and the linguini with clams. I highly recommend it! Next time i will be trying the burrata.
Had a delicious dinner tonight at this fine Gulf Gate Italian restaurant.
First dish is linguine with perfectly cooked shrimp in a nice tomato garlic sauce. The second dish is a nice thick piece of salmon in a tasty tomato sauce with a side of fresh steamed spinach with EVOO and garlic. Dolce Italia never disappoints. No wonder why they have great reviews!
Gretchen Bonasera (Chef Gretchen)
+5
Delicious meal with friendly service team.
Eggplant and burrata appetizers, then three courses of family style pastas. They were happy to accommodate our request for sharing! Thank you!
Overall really tasty Italian classics and fresh features.
Oh, and the tiramisu for dessert was some of the best I have ever had. Bellisimo!!
Dolce Italia is a hidden gem that every food enthusiast must discover. From the moment you step inside, you are transported to the heart of Italy, surrounded by the warm ambiance and the intoxicating aroma of authentic Italian cuisine. I recently had the pleasure of dining at this remarkable Italian restaurant, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience.
Best Italian food I've ever eaten. Each different food was a new great experience. Service was excellent in preparing our table to explaining the menu to just asking where we were from. The flavors were those I had only imagined how Italian food should taste.
We discovered this hidden gem of a restaurant last March and couldn’t wait to return this fall. Without a doubt the best authentic Italian food we have every had during our travels in the United States and abroad… including Italy!
A great meal! We went with a group to try this restaurant for the first time and loved it. A small family run restaurant with great food and good service. Delicious fresh bread, home made pasta and lots of happy birthdays to patrons celebrating the occasion. Will return.
Tizziana and Matthew were a delight to speak with. The food was expertly prepared and modestly priced. We all had pasta dishes as a main entre with salads and desserts. All the ingredients are fresh and we capped it off with delicious deserts and espresso coffees. Highly recommended for birthday or anniversary celebrations.
Delicious pasta, dessert, and wine! Special family story about the background of the owners that really makes you feel at home! If you haven't been, definitely check this place out!
This place is a gem, food and service is outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful service. If you like authentic Italian cuisine, you will love this restaurant.
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