Dolce Osteria

1710 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte
(704) 332-7525

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Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo
Bolognese Pasta with Meatballs
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Pasta
Italian Mascarpone Cheesecake
Linguine Alla Genovese Pasta
Chicken Parmigiana Lunch
Fettuccine Bolognese
Prosciutto & Burrata
Spaghetti Bolognese
Stuffed Mushrooms

Menu

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Pollo Parmigiana
Pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne in a vodka pink sauce flambe.
Bolognese Pasta
Spaghetti with a bolognese meat sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Pasta
Homemade potato dumplings in a tomato and basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
Carbonara Pasta
Rigatoni pasta with guanciale, eggs, black pepper and pecorino Romano cheese.

Appetizers
Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil.
Polpettine
Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil.
Funghi
Fresh large button mushroom stuffed with mixer ricotta and ground sweet Italian sausage, topped with melted mozzarella over reduced cognac cream sauce.
Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Prosciutto & Burrata Chef Selection
Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam.
Shrimps Diavola
Shrimps gently sauteed, toasted garlic, fresh tomato and crushed chili peppers.
Carpaccio
Beef tenderloin, shaved parmiggiano , arugula , lemon and olive oil.
Mussels
Sauteed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread.
Zuppa Del Giorno

Appetizers
Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic.
Polpettine
Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil.
Chef Selection Prosciutto & Burrata
Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam.
Mussles
Sauteed with white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread.

Salads
Cesare Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing.
Spinaci Salad
Baby spinach, crispy bacon and pistachio, goat cheese with balsamic dressing
Mista Salad
Mixed field greens, carrots, cucumber and cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing.
Fresca Salad
Field greens tossed with julienne pears, caramelized walnuts and raisins with gorgonzola honey dressing.

Salads
Cesare Salads
Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing.
Mista Salad
Mixed field greens, carrots, cucumber and cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing.
Tonno Salad
Italian tuna in olive oil, mixed green tomatoes, carrots and cannellini beans.

Pasta
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne in a vodka pink sauce flambe.
Bolognese Pasta
Spaghetti with a bolognese meat sauce.
Carbonara Pasta
Rigatoni pasta with guanciale, eggs, black pepper and pecorino Romano cheese.
Buttara Pasta
Rigatoni pasta, Italian sausage with sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Pasta
Homemade potato dumplings in a tomato and basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
Boscaiola Pasta
Rigatoni tossed in a parmesan cream sauce with Italian sausage, broccoli, wild mushrooms and baby sweet peas.
Lasagna Abruzzese Pasta
Chef's classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese.
Sorrento Pasta
Fettuccini with shrimp, baby spinach and sun-dried tomato sautéed in a chardonnay aurora sauce.
Ravioli Pasta
Spinach and Ricotta ravioli, cherry tomato sauce, basil and parmesan cheese.
Linguine Alla Genovese Pasta
Linguine with shrimp, roasted pine nuts and tossed in a light basil pesto sauce.
Amatriciana Pasta
Rigatoni pasta with original sauce from amatrice with guanciale, tomato sauce and Roman pecorino cheese.
Polpette Pasta
Spaghetti with homemade meatballs tomato sauce and basil.
Scogliera Pasta
Linguini with mussels, shrimp, calamari and clams in a spicy cherry tomato sauce.
Vongole Veraci Pasta
Linguini with white wine, garlic, parsley, and fresh baby clams.

Entrees
Pollo Parmigiana
Pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Pollo Al Limone
Chicken sauteed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Chicken scaloppine sauteed in a marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms tomato sauce.
Cotoletta Milanese Chef Selection
Pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes.
Grilled Skirt Steak
Sliced skirt steak with a side of forest mushrooms and roasted potatoes.
Rotolini
Rolled eggplant stuffed with ricotta and parmigiano cheese, baked and topped with mozzarella and light tomato sauce.
Salmone
Fresh Atlantic salmon sauteed with artichokes, cherry tomatoes in a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Vitello Al Limone
Veal sauteed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce.
NC Mountain Trout
Pan seared in white wine and capers, topped with a lemon butter sauce.
Saltimbocca Romana
Veal scaloppini topped with prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce.
Vitello Marsala
Veal scaloppini sauteed in a marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms tomato sauce.

Entrees
Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded chicken scaloppini, parmesan, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Saltibocca Chef Selection
Veal scaloppini topped with sliced prosciutto and sage in white wine sauce.

Side Dishes
Pasta
Tomato sauce or olive oil and garlic.
Broccoli
Sauteed with olive oil and garlic.
Crispy Potatoes
Oven roasted with rosemary and garlic.
Spinaci
Sauteed baby spinach.

Side Dishes
Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce & Basil
Roasted Potatoes

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Recent Reviews

Great, authentic Italian. It is a small, understated environment, on the scale between casual and elegant, leaning toward casual but with linen tablecloths and napkins, a very respectable wine list (both by-the-glass and bottles), and superb food and service. It has the feel of a neighborhood spot, but it clearly draws from well outside Dilworth. All the dishes are excellent. Best chicken parmesan in Charlotte. Portions are generous. We've always gone for dinner, but they...
August 2025
We were visiting from out of town and Sylvia made us feel like we were locals. Entire experience and food was outstanding! Next time we are in Charlotte we are definitely going back!
August 2025
Def not as good as I remember... food was just ok (I can make a better caesar salad myself). Service was poor, they asked my group to get up and move to a different table after we had settled down and received drinks already. Very strange!
August 2025

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Dolce Osteria

1710 Kenilworth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-7525