Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota
(941) 921-7007

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Customers' Favorites

Trenne Dolce Italia Con Sausage Parmigiana
Linguine Seafood Frutti Di Mare’
Linguine Seafood Frutti Di Mare
Stuffed Meatballs Paradelle
Pear and Gorgonzola Pockets
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Linculne VIth Clams
Fettuccine Alfredo
Lasagna Emiliana
Limonciello Cake

Menu

Appetizers

Burrata
Fresh Buffalo mozzarella on a bed of arugula with sliced tomato and Parmigiano.
Mussels Posillipo
Mussels tossed in white wine, garlic, and fresh tomatoes.
Prosciutto Parma
Sliced prosciutto with fresh mozzarella and shaved Parmigiana cheese.
Caprese
Slices of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, and fresh basil.
Neapolitan Eggplant
Our signature appetizer! Chopped eggplant and fresh tomato sautee' crowned with warm ricotta and Parmigiano.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Slices of fresh eggplant and mozzarella with tomato sauce.
Bresaola
Thinly sliced cured Italian beef served over arugula with shaved Parmigiana and lemon.

Salads

Insalata alla Cesare
Caesar dressing, romaine, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
Arugola Salad
Arugula greens with shaved Parmesan and cherry tomatoes.
Insalata di Spinaci
Baby spinach, tomatoes, onions, and goat cheese.
Insalata di Pomodori
Romaine with tomatoes, croutons, blue cheese, and onion.
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens with green olives and tomatoes, carrots.

Pasta
Gnocchi di Patate al Quatro Formaggi
Soft potato pasta with mozzarella, provolone, Parmigiano, and Gorgonzola. Add protein for an additional charge.
Lasagna Emiliana
Layered pasta with Bolognese, bechamel, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmigiano.
Gnocchi di Patate alla Sorrentina
Soft potato pasta with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmigiano. Add protein for an additional charge.
Penne All' Arrabbiata
Fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper. Add protein for an additional charge.
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Imported classic with marinara sauce and 2 beef and pork meatballs.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Black olives, capers, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil. Add protein for an additional charge.
Penne alla Bolognese
Beef, red wine, tomatoes, and bay leaf create a delicious ragu.
Rigatoni al Pesto
Basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, Parmigiano, and cream. Add protein for an additional charge.
Linguine with Shrimp
White wine, marinara sauce, olive oil, garlic, and shrimp.
Linguine with Clams
Baby clams in the shell, choose a white or red sauce, mild or spicy.
Penne Salsa Rosa
Fresh marinara sauce with cream and Parmigiano. Add protein for an additional charge.

Second Piatti
Pizzaiola Sauce
Tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
Piccata Sauce
White wine, butter, lemon, and capers.

Desserts
Cioccolate Vesuvio
Hot lava cake opposite cookie crumble atop vanilla gelato.
Tiramisu al Caffe
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered in mascarpone custard.
Torte al Limoncello
Layers of lemon cake and mascarpone cheese buttercream doused with limoncello liqueur.
Cannoli
Crisp cannoli shell filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips.
Tiramisu alla Mandorla
Almond liqueur-soaked ladyfingers layers of mascarpone custard topped with chopped almonds.

Specials
Trenne Dolce Italia
Our signature dish. Triangle pasta with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomato, mozzarella, mushroom, and Parmigiano. Add protein for an additional charge.
Linguine Seafood
Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, diced grouper sauteed with white wine, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and crushed pepper.

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Recent Reviews

I would love to give 5 stars because the owner Is so very nice, as is the staff. Unfortunately the food was just mediocre. I had anglehair with shrimp, which was served on over cooked spaghetti. The flavor was nice, but the spaghetti was mush.
February 2026
Our experience is always special at this small restaurant. The owner is always there and makes sure all is perfect. A person at our table spilled his wine into his wife's dinner and without hesitation and in light speed they replaced the dinner. Food is always special.
February 2026
Dolce Italia is a hidden gem. If I tell you how great it is I promise you will love it for all the same reasons. The food options are all fabulous from salads to desserts. Their specials are just that special. They make you feel at home the entire time you're there. Go and experience it you'll love it.
January 2026

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Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 921-7007