We rarely eat out, and generally prefer to cook our own meals at home. Unfortunately, we had a leak in our water purifier that flooded our kitchen. As a result, the entire room had to be gutted down to the studs. We were left with nothing...no stove, sink, or cabinets. So we had to eat out. This morning, workers were at the house. We had nothing to eat since 9:00am and it was now 7:00 pm. We decided to check out Dolci Cafe Italiano on a very busy Friday night with customers lined up at the door. We told our hostess, beautiful Elizabeth, that we needed to get something to eat fast before we expired! Within 15 minutes we were seated and had our full meal in front of us. A charcuterie platter, Ceasar salad and an exquisite penne pasta dish. The level of service was so amazing. The food was delicious. The owner was so gracious. A truly first class dining experience so close to home in Rancho San Diego. You really have to experience this place for yourself. We'll definitely be returning..
The food was amazing and the service was equally impressive. From the moment I walked in to the minute I left, I had an incredible experience. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back and try their other dishes ????
It's a small strip mall Italian style restaurant. Keep that in mind when you go to eat. The spaghetti and meatballs is a penne pasta with American meatballs (Spaghetti is a long, thin, cylindrical shape and meatballs aren’t Italian). The plates the waiter brought to the table were dirty and we got some clean ones off the menu table. The ravioli was a perfect portion 5 or 6 on the plate for lunch, just enough to fill without carrying your stomach for the rest of the day. It was a little over $50 dollars for 2 pasta plates and an appetizer of calamari. The food was on the table so quick like if it was pre made or reboiled heated. The calamari was okay, but, something I wouldn’t order again. I did feel rushed because the waiter was the only one on duty (although it’s a small place and he had bussers) there was no individual attention at all, just what to drink and your order. We had to do the rest, ask for the to go, pack it and go up to the register and get the check to pay. Marlon Brando, really? The painting should be Al Pacino! Meh….On to the next restaurant.
Best customer service and the food was delicious
My fav place for Italian. We love Italian food and we love to go and try new places but we always come back to our favorite place. We really like all their pizzas and pastas.If you are looking for authentic home made Italian food , brick oven pizzas look no more.
Nice atmosphere.. friendly serve. Tasty food
This is a very nice place. I loved the ambiance. The waiter was proper and courteous. The food was excellent. This is a place I would take someone that I wanted to impress
Great local restaurant and will share with friends. Chilean sea bass was excellent and the lasagna was entirely made fresh at the time of order. We will be back and it was nice to meet the owner, George. Friendly and knowledgeable service. Top restaurant for East County.
Best food I have ever eaten in a restaurant setting. Delicious! Staff is always great and owner is a nice guy too, who really cares about his business and customers. ???
No wait time for seating. Service was great. Food was outstanding!