Dolce is a family run authentically Italian restaurant of the sort you typically find in an Italian neighborhood in a big city. Since Charlotte has no Italian neighborhoods, they are located in a shopping center in Dilworth. This restaurant is within walking distance of our home and we go there at every opportunity to enjoy the amazing fresh pasta, gnocchi,... more

Ate there Saturday night. Attentive service. Tasty Caprese salad and mushroom appetizers stuffed with crab meat. 'Trota' fresh trout special of day was a 9.5/10. Tiramisu possibly the best ever anywhere. more

We were in Charlotte for a convention and in the mood for good italian food. The hotel Concierge reccomended Dolce. What a surprise!!! A small husband & wife place, both from Italy . The food was excellent & very fresh. I had the appetizer special, grilled eggplant, roasted tomatoes ,fresh mozzarella , baked & served over toasted garlic crostini. My... more

Fabulous food, great little place. Steak is the best in Charlotte by far. more

Good, freshly prepared italian food, good service, ambience somewhat lacking (it's in a strip shopping center) more

Cozy, intimate, food is superb and staff well trained. On busy nights service can be a little bit spotty but is not so outrageous you would really notice. The food is incredible - those who call it a Charlotte gem really do know what they are talking about! more

Excellent Italian...get the calamari. more

So authentically italian that only about 1/2 the dishes have pasta. Delectable, fresh flavors. Fantastic wine list. Best servers in town. more

I like their food. Great flavor. more