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Hours & Location

1437 Chestnut Street
Located at W Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 19102

VALENTINE'S DAY

We will be open on February 14th in celebration of Valentine's Day. In addition to our regular a la carte dinner menu, we will offer the following specials on February 11th, 12th, and 14th:

Fried Oysters Oreganata, Lemon, Red Pepper Jam

Spaghetti with Crab Ragu, Fine Herbs, Breadcrumbs

Braised Beef Short Rib, Polenta, Romanesco, Baby Carrot, Gremolata

TUESDAY - FRIDAY

Aperitivo; light bites available at the bar beginning at 4:00 PM

Dinner; 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

SATURDAY

All-Day Menu; 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Aperitivo; light bites available at the bar between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Dinner; 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM 

SUNDAY

All-Day Menu; 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Dinner; Closed 

Located in W Philadelphia, Dolce Italian serves an all-day menu as well as dinner, featuring house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and other signature Italian dishes.

RESERVATIONS

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Menus

Breakfast

  • Eggs Benedict

    prosciutto cotto, spinach, hollandaise, english muffin

    $17

  • Styled Omelette

    choice of ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, tomato, american cheese, smoked salmon, with home fries

    $18

  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

    berry compote, citrus crème fraiche

    $16

  • Challah French Toast

    nutella, caramelized banana

    $17

  • Savory Croissant

    scrambled eggs, country ham, cheddar

    $16

  • Avocado Toast

    jalapeño, tomato, poached eggs, ciabatta

    $14

  • Continental Breakfast

    danish, juice, yogurt parfait & coffee (served until 11 am)

    $16

  • Bagel

    cream cheese

    $5

  • Apple Smoked Bacon

    $6

  • Sausage

    chicken or pork

    $6

  • Home Fries

    $4

  • Cereals

    $5

  • Danish & Pastries

    $5

Antipasti

  • Hearts of Romaine

    focaccia croutons, parmigiano, caesar dressing

    $13

    Grilled Chicken $8

    Grilled Shrimp $10

    Salmon $12

  • Prosciutto E Burrata

    vegetable caponata, tomato

    $18

  • Chopped Salad

    mixed greens, red quinoa, grape tomatoes, carrots, red radish, dates, grapes, white balsamic vinaigrette

    $12

    Grilled Chicken $8

    Grilled Shrimp $10

    Salmon $12

  • Fritto Misto

    calamari, shrimp, baccala croquette, zucchini, potato, lemon aioli, marinara

    $19

  • Dolce Meatballs

    creamy polenta, parmigiano

    $15

  • Beef Carpaccio*

    arugula, radicchio, apple, montasio, caramelized pecans, hazelnut vinaigrette, truffle aioli

    $16

  • Tuna Tartare*

    avocado, cucumber, potato chip, mediterranean salsa

    $16

Primi

  • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

    tomato, basil, parmigiano

    $16

    add meatballs +8

  • Truffled Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

    brown butter, sage

    $18

  • Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

    braised beef, veal, pork ragu

    $19

  • Risotto Al Frutti Di Mare

    shrimp, scallops, calamari, riso acquerello

    $24

    Half Lobster $12

  • Lobster Mezzelune

    asparagus, shrimp, sauce armoricaine

    $22

  • Rigatoncini all'Amatriciana

    smoked pancetta, guanciale, tomato, pickled jalapeño

    $18

Pizze

  • Margherita

    fior di latte mozzarella, italian tomato, basil

    $13

  • Zingara

    spicy salami, roasted peppers, italian tomato, mozzarella

    $15

  • Startufata

    bianca, speck, gorgonzola dolce, truffle oil

    $17

  • Contadina

    artichoke, broccoli rabe, eggplant, peppers, mozzarella, italian tomato

    $14

  • Carbonara

    pancetta, egg, pecorino

    $16

Secondi

  • Italian Burger

    truffle, fontina, caramelized onions, lettuce, local green salad

    $16

  • Dayboat Scallops

    speck, mediterranean cous cous, braised leeks, chanterelles, pistachio pesto, port reduction

    $32

  • Ruspante Panini

    grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, avocado, mayo

    $14

  • Scottish Salmon

    carrot ginger pureé, fennel confit, asparagus, orange

    $26

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    fior di latte mozzarella, italian tomato

    $12

  • Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    fennel pollen, charred broccolini, peppers, fingerling potatoes, cacio e pepe sauce

    $26

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Antipasti

  • Hearts of Romaine

    focaccia croutons, parmigiano, caesar dressing

    $13

  • Chopped Salad

    mixed greens, red quinoa, grape tomatoes, carrots, red radish, dates, grapes, white balsamic vinaigrette

    $12

  • Big Eyed Tuna Crudo*

    seared fennel, orange, ginger vinaigrette

    $16

  • Beef Carpaccio*

    arugula, radicchio, apple, montasio, caramelized pecans, hazelnut vinaigrette, truffle aioli

    $16

  • Fritto Misto

    calamari, shrimp, baccala croquette, zucchini, potato, lemon aioli, marinara

    $19

  • Prosciutto E Burrata

    vegetable caponata, tomato

    $18

  • Dolce Meatballs

    creamy polenta, parmigiano

    $15

  • Grilled Octopus

    vegetable farrotto, chickpea pureé

    $18

  • Il Tagliere

    artisinal meat & cheese selections, mediterranean spread, rosemary focaccina

    $27

Primi

  • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

    tomato, basil, parmigiano

    $16

    add meatballs +8

  • Truffled Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

    brown butter sage sauce

    $18

  • Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

    braised beef, veal, pork ragu

    $19

  • Risotto Al Frutti Di Mare

    shrimp, scallops, calamari, riso acquerello

    $24

    add 1/2 lobster +$12

  • Lobster Mezzelune

    asparagus, shrimp, sauce armoricaine

    $22

  • Veal Osso Buco Tortelli

    crispy sweetbreads, mushrooms, orange gremolata, osso buco sauce

    $21

  • Rigatoncini all'Amatriciana

    smoked pancetta, guanciale, tomato, pickled jalapeño

    $18

Pizze

  • Margherita

    fior di latte mozzarella, italian tomato, basil

    $13

  • Zingara

    spicy salami, roasted peppers, italian tomato, mozzarella

    $15

  • Startufata

    bianca, speck, gorgonzola dolce, truffle oil

    $17

  • Contadina

    artichoke, broccoli rabe, eggplant, peppers, mozzarella, italian tomato

    $14

  • Primo Amore

    burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano

    $18

Secondi

  • Dayboat Scallops

    speck, mediterranean cous cous, braised leeks, chanterelles, pistachio pesto, port reduction

    $32

  • Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    fennel pollen, charred broccolini, peppers, fingerling potatoes, cacio e pepe sauce

    $26

  • Scottish Salmon

    carrot ginger pureé, fennel confit, asparagus, orange

    $26

  • Whole Roasted Branzino

    rainbow cauliflower, salsa verde

    $37

  • Filet Mignon

    truffle potato millefoglie, baby carrots, cipollini onions, spinach, bone marrow butter, green peppercorn sauce

    $39

  • Veal Milanese

    breaded veal chop, endive & arugula salad, preserved lemon, honey dolceforte

    $42

    alla parmigiana +$6

Contorni

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce

    $12

  • Crisply Fingerling Potatoes

    salsa verde

    $9

  • Cauliflower Alla Sarda

    capers

    $10

  • Broccoli Rabe

    garlic, peperoncino

    $10

  • Grilled Asparagus

    poached egg, cheese fonduta

    $10

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Cocktails

$15 each

  • Cucumber Gimlet

    stateside vodka, cucumber simple syrup, lime

  • Via Vai

    makers mark, punt e mes, combier apricot, orange bitters

  • Penicillin

    blended scotch, ginger-honey syrup, lemon

  • Dolce Spritz

    montenegro select, cocchi americano, prosecco

  • Paradiso

    21 seeds grapefruit hibiscus tequila, montenegro select, smoked simple syrup, lime

  • Negroni Bianco

    barrel aged blue coat gin, salers gentian, carpano bianco

Available Tuesday - Friday between 4:00pm - 5:00pm and Saturday between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the bar.

pizze & antipasti

  • Margherita

    fior di latte mozzarella, italian tomato, basil

    $13

  • Zingara

    spicy salami, roasted peppers, italian tomato, mozzarella

    $15

  • Startufata

    bianca, speck, gorgonzola dolce, truffle oil

    $17

  • Contadina

    artichoke, mushroom, eggplant, peppers, mozzarella, italian tomato

    $14

  • Primo Amore

    burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano

    $16

  • Hearts of Romaine

    focaccia croutons, parmigiano, caesar dressing

    $18

    add grilled chicken +$6

    add grilled shrimp +$8

    add salmon +$10

Dolci

$10 each

  • Tiramisu

    mascarpone, lady finger, cocoa powder

  • Ricotta Cheesecake

    blueberries, raspberry sorbet

  • Torta Al Cioccolato

    chocolate ganache, pistachio gelato

  • Butterscotch Budino

    salted caramel, whipped cream, chocolate chip cookie

  • Gelato

    3 scoops, daily selection

  • Affogato

    vanilla gelato, espresso, frangelico

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