Dolce Italia

4.9

646 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

Location
6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803
Phone number
(941) 921-7007
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 646 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

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Dolce Italia is a charming gem in Sarasota, celebrated for "excellent food and service." Patrons love its cozy atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine. Matthew, the attentive owner, enhances the experience with personal touches. Signature dishes like the "Trenne pasta" and "eggplant appetizer" receive rave reviews. A must-visit for Italian food lovers.

646 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, wine and service. I have the chicken piccata, the chicken was beautifully cooked and the sauce light and fresh. My friend is gluten free and he was thrilled with the pasta selection. We will be back
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!!!!! Great food, wonderful waiters! Fantastic.
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JeffreyR VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Beyond the amazing food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff are always friendly, attentive, and make us feel truly welcome. We will definitely be coming back
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Steve VIP
Greater Boston24 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is now our go to Italian restaurant. Food is always great along with the outstanding service. We always look forward to our night out at Dolce Italia!
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suebee
Tampa10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal and the service is stellar- nice wine selection too
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Stephanie
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is authentic and the best I’ve had in Sarasota! The owner and staff are exceptional. You don’t leave hungry! Lemon cello cake is always amazing!
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marilynn
Pittsburgh33 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous restaurant. Food consistently delicious.
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Gabriella VIP
Philadelphia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and awesome from food, service, quality and attentive staff. When they made a mistake, they were very apologetic and fixed it without hesitation. Over the top with everything! When we visit from out of town, we ALWAYS make a point to stop here to eat.
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Kristi
Philadelphia19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! We go every year and look forward to the trenne pasta and desserts. The specials are always a treat too
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Susie VIP
Kansas City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly an amazing authentic Italian restaurant. We look forward to dining there every time we are in Siesta Key.
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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 646 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803

Additional information

Phone number
(941) 921-7007
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Dolce Italia

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