Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant Menu With Prices

Name: Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant
Address: 6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231, Sarasota, FL, US
Telephone: (941) 921-7007
Price range: $

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6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

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How far is Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant?

6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

Distance from central Sarasota4.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the midpoint of our Sarasota listings.

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Hours of Operation

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday5–9 PM

Thursday5–9 PM

Friday5–9 PM

Saturday5–9 PM

SundayClosed

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Happy Hour & Drinks

Updated August 2026

Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant does not currently offer a confirmed happy hour. The restaurant features full food and drink menus with prices across 71 verified items, available in full detail below.

Vino – Wine

Yes, We have wine!

We offer a rotating selection of red, white, and sparkling wines

Please ask your server for today’s list by the glass and by the bottle

Bottle Beer

Peroni

Moretti

Azzurri Blonde

Bud Light

Peroni NA

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Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant Dinner Menu

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Trenne Dolce Italia

Our house pasta! Triangle tubes with creamy plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, chopped mushrooms, and parmesan

$26

Add crumbled sausage

Add meatballs

Linguine Seafood ‘Frutti di Mare’

Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, diced grouper with a napoletan red seafood sauce of olive oil, crushed plum tomato, white wine, garlic, crushed red pepper (choose mild, medium, spicy)

$36

Pappardelle Di Maria

Unique recipe – pasta with crushed plum tomato pomodoro sauce with basil, crumbled sausage, topped with parmesan and served on a bed of eggplant puree (baked eggplant pureed with olive oil, parmesan and basil)

$29

Fettucine Primavera with Shrimp

Spinach, onion, mushroom, roasted red pepper, and eggplant ‘aglio olio’ sauteed in olive oil and garlic with shrimp

$29

Antipasti – Appetizers

Napoletan Eggplant

Our signature appetizer and family recipe. Chopped eggplant cooked to a tender texture and sauteed with crushed plum tomato sauce, basil, topped with warm ricotta and parmesan

$19

(Can be made into a pasta entree over pappardelle

$25

Antipasto

Combination of a burrata over arugula with sliced tomato and shaved parmesan, slices of prosciutto parma, and roasted red peppers in olive oil with caper, basil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic

$30

Shrimp Aragonese

Unique family recipe. Shrimp sauteed in olive oil with crushed plum tomato, roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, capers, and finished with lemon juice

$22

Burrata

Ball of mozzarella with creamy center served with arugula, sliced tomato, and shaved parmesan

$20

Caprese

Slices of mozzarella and tomato with basil and oregano

$14

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

Sliced eggplant sauteed in olive oil and served with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan

$14

Bresaola

Thin sliced cured beef served with arugula, shaved parmigiano, and lemon slice

$21

Mussels Posillipo

Mussels sauteed in white wine, olive oil, tomato sauce, and garlic (red seafood sauce)

$21

Prosciutto Parma

Plate of sliced prosciutto served with mozzarella and shaved parmesan

$16

Roasted Red Peppers

Roasted red peppers in olive oil with caper, garlic, basil, lemon juice and oregano. Served on a bed of arugula and chopped mozzarella

$12

Insalate – Salads

(Salads served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the side)

Pomodori

Chopped romaine, bleu cheese crumbles, sliced tomato, crouton, red onion

$11

Mista

Spring mix with two whole Castelvetrano olives, shredded carrot, sliced tomato

Arugula

Arugula with sliced cherry tomato and shaved parmesan

$10

Spinaci

Spinach with goat cheese, sliced tomato, and red onion

$10

Cesare

Chopped romaine, grated parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing

$10

Add imported white anchovies

Primi Piatti – Pasta

Angel Hair with Shrimp & Pancetta

Shrimp sauteed in white wine, olive oil, garlic, basil, onion, cherry tomato, roasted red pepper and a touch of cream, topped with pancetta

$30

Fettuccine al Pesto Crema

Blended basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil cooked ni pan with cream and crumbled sausage, served on a bed of thickened marinara, topped with parmesan

$28

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Crushed plum tomato, olive oil, garlic, capers, black olives, basil

$21

Lasagna Emiliana

Layered flat pasta with bolognese, mozzarella, bechamel, marinara, parmesan. (Please allow 30 minutes for cook time)

$23

Gnocchi di Patate Alla Sorrentina

Potato/flour gnocchi with marinara, mozzarella, parmesan

$22

Gnocchi di Patate ai Quattro Formaggi

Potato/flour gnocchi in cream sauce made with mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, gorgonzola

$22

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Marinara with two meatballs (beef/pork/veal blend)

$23

Penne All’ Arrabbiata

Crushed plum tomato, olive oil, garlic, basil, crushed red pepper (spicy)

$21

Penne Bolognese

Slow cooked sauce made with finely ground beef, tomatoes, red wine, bay leaf

$23

(Dolce favorite: Add Sausage

Linguine with Shrimp

Sauteed shrimp in a red seafood sauce: marinara, white wine, olive oil, garlic. Can be made ‘white’ (olive oil, white wine, garlic) upon request

$24

Penne Salsa Rosa

Marinara reduced with cream, topped with parmesan

$19

Fettuccine Alfredo

Cream, butter, mozzarella and parmesan

$19

*Gluten-Free penne available to substitute upon request*

Substitute homemade pasta (pappardelle, angel hair, fettuccine)

Add to any pasta dish:

Crumbled Sausage

Chicken

Shrimp

Two Meatballs

– on pasta or as a side with marinara

Secondi Piatti – Main Course

Chicken Scalloppini

Chicken breast pounded thin and lightly floured (not breaded) , cooked in your choice of pan made sauce:

$24

Piccata

White wine, butter, lemon, capers

Pizzaiola

Crushed plum tomato, olive oil, garlic, oregano

Puttanesca

Crushed plum tomato, olive oil, garlic, black olives, capers, basil

*served with side of penne in the same sauce, may substitute sauteed spinach in garlic and oil*

Red Snapper Filet

Lightly floured (not breaded) , cooked ni your choice of pan made sauce:

$29

Dolce – Dessert

Torte Al Limoncello

Layers of lemon cake & mascarpone cheese buttercream doused with limoncello liqueur

$10

Tiramisu Al Caffe

Espresso soaked ladyfingers layered

$10

Tiramisu Alla Mandorla

Almond liqueur soaked ladyfingers layers of mascarpone custard topped with chopped almonds

$10

Cannoli

Crisp cannoli shell filled with sweet ricotta an chocolate chips

$10

Affogato Al Caffè

Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso

$10

Cioccolate Vesuvio

Hot Lava cake opposite cookie crumble atop vanilla gelato

$10

Gelato Nutella

Vanilla gelato under chocolate hazelnut Nutella and whipped cream

$10

Pistachio Tartufo

Pistachio gelato with chocolate and Graham cracker shell

$10

Bottle Water

San Pellegrino

Acqua Panna

Can Soda

Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant have a cocktail or drinks menu?

Yes. Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant lists 8 drinks on this page under Drinks. Peroni 8, Moretti 8, Azzurri Blonde 8.

What food does Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant serve?

Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant publishes Dinner, 55 dishes. Dishes start at 3.

Does Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant have dessert?

Yes, 8 on the menu. Torte Al Limoncello 10, Tiramisu Al Caffe 10, Tiramisu Alla Mandorla 10.

Where is Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant located?

Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant is located at 6551 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231.

Is Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant good for groups?

Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant is an italian restaurant in Sarasota. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (941) 921-7007 to check availability.

What type of restaurant is Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant?

Dolce Italia - Authentic Italian Restaurant is an italian restaurant located in Sarasota, FL.