Dolce Riviera

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   Barry

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time for brunch. The food was great, and the service was attentive but not rushed. The portion sizes were perfect, not family-style, so you didn't overeat. The Cappuccino and the tiramisu were delicious. The restrooms were clean, and it was easy to get on and off the ND Tollway.
   

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   Nicole

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly the most incredible restaurant experience I have had in my entire life I believe. From the ambience, to the food, to the service, all around amazing! The truffle gnochi is to die for!! I came with my fiance to test it out for a rehearsal dinner next year as we are recently engaged. We told our waiter Shawn that we are going on an Italian cruise for our honeymoon and he went above and beyond. The GM and Shawn curated an exquisite list of wineries and red/white wines to try at each city our cruise stops at. Shawn's knowledge of wine is outstanding. I cannot rave enough about this restaurant on every level. It is a MUST GO every time we are in Dallas!
   

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   Fernanda

   San Antonio

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   It was good! I guess we were the last reservation and the staff was super ready to leave which you understand but we felt rushed they were picking up tables and chairs. Service was super slow we didn’t have the coffee we order. But the food was great!
   

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   Christopher

   Dallas

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   3.5 Stars. We were very much looking forward to having Thanksgiving Day brunch as this was our first time dining at Dolce Riviera. Other reviews were correct that the holiday brunches are lacking. First, although we were seated immediately, our table was not assigned to a waiter. I had to go to the hostess stand to rectify the problem after 10 minutes of just sitting there while staff just looked right through us. The manager apologized and eventually we got a very nice waitress. Second, it was cold! We knew we would be seated on the covered patio but the heat did not work well. We and most other customers had to wear our coats during the entire meal. This made for a very unpleasant dining experience. Third, the food was very good, include the sea bass and the large selection of desserts. More vegetables would have been nice. Fourth, the clientele was very mixed. Some customers were dress very elegantly, and others should not be allowed inside. There needs to be a dress code. Skin-tight legging, jeans with rips up and down there so the woman's legs are basically bare, and sweatsuits should NOT be allowed. Fifth, when paying $85.00 per person, coffee and teas should be included for a buffet. Sixth, a mandatory tip of 20 percent is too much for a buffet, even on a holiday.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brought our family for Thanksgiving brunch and it was a great experience. The chef was out detailing how he prepared the amazing food at the buffet. He did some very special preparations that I’d never seen before. The staff was so kind and helpful too. Thank you for a great holiday Dolce Riviera, we will definitely come again!
   

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   Elaine

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was quite delicious. Prime rib was very tender. The roasted carrots were meh. The desserts and antipasto were both delicious; the pumpkin pie tarts were super yummy.
   

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   MIGUEL

   Mexico City

   3 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   disappointing experience, lousy service and attention. food is as close as airplane food as you can imagine. it’s a shame they are not doing an effort with such a beautiful property.
   

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   Elise

   Austin

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Dolce Riveria is such a beautiful restaurant with a great ambience! If you are looking for a great photo background or pretty vibes, this place is great. All of the staff are very nice and polite. However, the service time was pretty slow. To put this into context, we dined on a Saturday night, so the kitchen may have been backed up. When we first arrived for our reservation, we were told it would only be a few minutes until we would be seated. After 15 minutes and seeing several others being seated, we asked for an update and it seemed like they completely forgot about us. For two diners, it took us over an hour and half for one round of drinks, an appetizer, and dinner. We never received the side dish we ordered (nor was the side charged). We had to ask the waiter for our check twice. If you’re not in a rush and catching up with friends, then not to worry. But I would keep this in mind when dining. I generally cannot complain about the quality of the food. We ordered the burrata for the appetizer and it was great. The complimentary bread and olives were great. I ordered the fettuccine bolognese, and unfortunately I got sick afterwards. However, my sister got the truffle gnocchi, loved it, and had no problems afterwards. Overall, a mixed experience!
   

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   carol

   Denver

   53 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Used to love Dolce. Obviously their current chef is not as talented as the one they used to have. Orencini was bland. Agnoletti was in a pile of grease and had almost zero flavor. Fortunately they do serve Rombauer by the glass but there was nothing else to celebrate and the noise on the patio was deafening. One glass of wine each, bad food, impossible to have conversation and a $175 bill for two. No, we won’t be back
   

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    Mark

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My waiter was very attentive and provided excellent service. The food was fabulous
    

    Dolce RivieraResponded 6 days ago

    Hello Mark, Thank you for your five-star and or positive review, but more importantly, thank you for joining us at Dolce Riviera. We look forward to having you join us again soon! Best, Harwood Hospitality Group
    

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