The food here is so phenomenal. The pastries and cakes are so delicious and perfect. Everything pairs so well with a cup of coffee from them. The pasta and pizza were absolutely amazing. I've been a number of times now and the owners and staff are so amazing and kind. Cannot speak highly enough of the quality of food and hospitality.
Marie Davis (WanderWoman)
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025: We found ourselves back at Dolce Italia several times since our first review. Today was again exceptional, with new desserts! We had our old favorite, chocolate-covered cannolis, and added a new treat: baklava cheesecake!! Yum yum!
ORIGINAL POST AUGUST 2025: We were downtown and looking for good coffee -- we found an amazing selection here. BUT FIRST...
Dolce Italia is a beautiful oasis of pink in the heart of Phoenix! 💗 From the moment you see it, you know this is a special place!
Inside you are welcomed by a clean and bright interior and wonderful offerings of coffee drinks, sandwiches, pizzas, lasagna. Pastas are made from scratch. We enjoyed the best-tasting pizza with a perfectly fired crust that was crispy on the bottom yet soft and hearty on top. All dishes are created fresh, in house by the smiling proprietors, Ela and Met.
And we finally found a cannoli with a flavorful shell! The crunchy shell is made even better with a coating of chocolate. My favorite bakery items included the rich and creamy signature tiramisu, a delectable chocolate mousse crunch, and the decadent (my favorite of all time) almond crunch cake! We took more desert home and it freezes nicely so we can enjoy it until we return.
We will definitely return every time we are downtown.
McKenna Dodds
The owner ( I believe she was the owner) extremely sweet and kind! We got some of the desert and they were amazing. Would definitely come back!
Jennifer Walls
PLEASE TRY THIS PLACE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! I live in the building above dolce Italia, and in the four months I’ve been here I have been shown so much kindness from this business. Every time I go in, I’m greeted with smiles and friendly faces. They remember you when you come back and have been absolutely amazing with my three-year-old daughter always saying hello to her when she stops in with us. The food is INCREDIBLE and the drinks are soooo good! They have something for almost any craving sweet or salty. The prices here can’t be beat either, especially in this economy. The inside is decorated so beautifully and perfectly curated for any picture perfect moment you might have. They have an outside seating area too, for when the weather is nice which just adds to the charm. They are family owned and deserve all of the love and support our community can give! Please if you haven’t stopped in give it a chance I promise you’ll come back!
Marguerite Bousman
Great lunch , desserts, and coffee latte with my lunch group. Handy to light rail. All together a lovely experience.
Rahaf Misto
The food and the desert are amazing
Prasad Vangala
I went out to this place with my friends late night last week. This place has best pastries in the downtown, they were so good, the host was wonderful. She was very helpful with her explanations and answered all our questions politely and kindly. This place apparently also has pizzas and all and this is open until 2:30 AM which is awesome. We tried Dubai Chocolate and Triple Chocolate pastries, both of them were delish. Shout out to how clean this place is maintained with amazing aesthetic and marble floor. Definitely give it a try if you are near downtown phoenix. Great late night spot after bar hopping.
Alaa Almallouhi
Great experience!
Niharika (Jane)
Lovely place, the Sicilian was really good!
Tally Iskovitz
Best cappuccino and pastry I’ve had in ages! The family that owns the place is so nice too. Feels like being in Europe for a few minutes of your day. If you need a midday break from your crazy downtown life, do yourself a favor and stop here!
I had a delicious dinner with homemade pasta and freshly baked focaccia. Highly recommend. Reasonable price and froendly mgmt! I will be back.
Zoe Anderson
got the chardonnay chicken pasta and it was one of the most delicious pastas I've ever had!! so fresh and amazing!
Beyzaa Osmani
I was out with my friend tonight, and we accidentally discovered this amazing place. Oh my God, the owner is truly an angel. She’s so nice, sweet, friendly, and welcoming. I tried the chocolate and hazelnut cake with a cappuccino, and my friend had a French pie with matcha and dragon fruit. Everything was absolutely delicious. I honestly can’t even describe how good it was. The place itself is gorgeous, with a cozy European vibe and perfect spots for taking pictures or celebrating something special. I love it—it’s my new favorite spot, and I’ll definitely be coming back again and again 😍
Collene Kay
Holy moly!!! This pizza is the ABSOLUTE BEST in downtown phoenix!!! Made and operated by a family business and they are genuinely delicious!!!! 1000/10 recommend!!
Rosalina Marrero
Delicious chocolate and pastries.. my favorite dessert stop in downtown..
The food here is so phenomenal. The pastries and cakes are so delicious and perfect. Everything pairs so well with a cup of coffee from them. The pasta and pizza were absolutely amazing. I've been a number of times now and the owners and staff are so amazing and kind. Cannot speak highly enough of the quality of food and hospitality.
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025: We found ourselves back at Dolce Italia several times since our first review. Today was again exceptional, with new desserts! We had our old favorite, chocolate-covered cannolis, and added a new treat: baklava cheesecake!! Yum yum!
ORIGINAL POST AUGUST 2025:
We were downtown and looking for good coffee -- we found an amazing selection here. BUT FIRST...
Dolce Italia is a beautiful oasis of pink in the heart of Phoenix! 💗 From the moment you see it, you know this is a special place!
Inside you are welcomed by a clean and bright interior and wonderful offerings of coffee drinks, sandwiches, pizzas, lasagna. Pastas are made from scratch. We enjoyed the best-tasting pizza with a perfectly fired crust that was crispy on the bottom yet soft and hearty on top.
All dishes are created fresh, in house by the smiling proprietors, Ela and Met.
And we finally found a cannoli with a flavorful shell! The crunchy shell is made even better with a coating of chocolate. My favorite bakery items included the rich and creamy signature tiramisu, a delectable chocolate mousse crunch, and the decadent (my favorite of all time) almond crunch cake! We took more desert home and it freezes nicely so we can enjoy it until we return.
We will definitely return every time we are downtown.
The owner ( I believe she was the owner) extremely sweet and kind! We got some of the desert and they were amazing. Would definitely come back!
PLEASE TRY THIS PLACE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! I live in the building above dolce Italia, and in the four months I’ve been here I have been shown so much kindness from this business. Every time I go in, I’m greeted with smiles and friendly faces. They remember you when you come back and have been absolutely amazing with my three-year-old daughter always saying hello to her when she stops in with us. The food is INCREDIBLE and the drinks are soooo good! They have something for almost any craving sweet or salty. The prices here can’t be beat either, especially in this economy. The inside is decorated so beautifully and perfectly curated for any picture perfect moment you might have. They have an outside seating area too, for when the weather is nice which just adds to the charm. They are family owned and deserve all of the love and support our community can give! Please if you haven’t stopped in give it a chance I promise you’ll come back!
Great lunch , desserts, and coffee latte with my lunch group. Handy to light rail. All together a lovely experience.
The food and the desert are amazing
I went out to this place with my friends late night last week. This place has best pastries in the downtown, they were so good, the host was wonderful. She was very helpful with her explanations and answered all our questions politely and kindly. This place apparently also has pizzas and all and this is open until 2:30 AM which is awesome. We tried Dubai Chocolate and Triple Chocolate pastries, both of them were delish. Shout out to how clean this place is maintained with amazing aesthetic and marble floor. Definitely give it a try if you are near downtown phoenix. Great late night spot after bar hopping.
Great experience!
Lovely place, the Sicilian was really good!
Best cappuccino and pastry I’ve had in ages! The family that owns the place is so nice too. Feels like being in Europe for a few minutes of your day. If you need a midday break from your crazy downtown life, do yourself a favor and stop here!
Restaurantji Recommends
I had a delicious dinner with homemade pasta and freshly baked focaccia. Highly recommend. Reasonable price and froendly mgmt! I will be back.
got the chardonnay chicken pasta and it was one of the most delicious pastas I've ever had!! so fresh and amazing!
I was out with my friend tonight, and we accidentally discovered this amazing place. Oh my God, the owner is truly an angel. She’s so nice, sweet, friendly, and welcoming. I tried the chocolate and hazelnut cake with a cappuccino, and my friend had a French pie with matcha and dragon fruit. Everything was absolutely delicious. I honestly can’t even describe how good it was. The place itself is gorgeous, with a cozy European vibe and perfect spots for taking pictures or celebrating something special. I love it—it’s my new favorite spot, and I’ll definitely be coming back again and again 😍
Holy moly!!! This pizza is the ABSOLUTE BEST in downtown phoenix!!! Made and operated by a family business and they are genuinely delicious!!!! 1000/10 recommend!!
Delicious chocolate and pastries.. my favorite dessert stop in downtown..
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