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

Dolce Italia

4.8
4.8
603 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 Mon–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
  • Neighborhood
    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 603 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 Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for groups

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Italia is a charming neighborhood gem celebrated for its "excellent food and service" and cozy, intimate ambiance. Guests rave about the "best clams in white sauce in Sarasota" and the signature Trenne pasta. Consistent quality and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot for Italian cuisine lovers.

603 Reviews

  1. Walter

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and was recommended by friends. Restaurant lived up to the reviews. Food was very good. The staff extremely attentive. An enjoyable experience. Will go back when in town again.

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  2. Kevin

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a very unassuming place in a strip mall. We had only reviews to go on as we aren't from the area. I have to say the stellar reviews were all on point. Two in my party had the fish and two had their specialty pasta, all where fantastic. I wish I had more time on the island we would have gone back to try something else. Don't be turned off by the "strip-mall store restaurant" food here is topnotch better then most high end Italian restaurants.

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  3. Mark

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good Italian cuisine that had the feel of a small restaurant located in Italy. I am sure we will return

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  4. Heidi

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, excellent food. Would definitely go back again to try something else!

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  5. Reuben

    VIP

    Botswana

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wonderful service in a comfortable, small, setting. We've been there before and will definitely be back again

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  6. Kim

    VIP

    Maastricht

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding I had the lamb shank special and my husband had a pasta dish. Both were delicious!! Service was good as well! We will definitely return!!

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  7. Chuck

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints us! We are weekly food junkies Staff, service, specials, atmosphere, and food excellence always the best!

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Very large portions! Staff was very friendly! Gnocchis were very light and tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food in this small Italian restaurant in a strip mall is always really good. The menu has changed since last year and the food is even better. We will be back soon.

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  10. Joe

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was all delicious! It was such a wonderful dining experience.

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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 603 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 PM
Booked 6 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
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–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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