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Hours & Location

1437 Chestnut Street
Located at W Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 19102


TUESDAY - FRIDAY

Breakfast  I  7:00am - 11:00am

Lunch  I  11:00am - 2:30pm

Aperitivo Menu (at the bar)  I  4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dinner  I  5:00pm - 9:30pm

SATURDAY

Breakfast  I  7:00am - 11:00am

Brunch  I  11:00am - 2:30pm

Dinner  I  5:00pm - 9:30pm

SUNDAY & MONDAY

Breakfast  I  7:00am - 11:00am

Brunch  I  11:00am - 2:30pm

Located in W Philadelphia, Dolce Italian serves house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and other signature Italian dishes.

Reservations

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Menus

Available Tuesday - Sunday, 7:00am - 11:00am

Breakfast

  • Seasonal Fruit Plate

    mixed fruits, berries, mint

    $11

  • Greek Yogurt

    acacia honey, seasonal berries, house-made maple almond granola

    $12

  • Coconut Acai Bowl

    toasted coconut, mixed berries, almonds

    $13

  • Steel Cut Oatmeal

    cinnamon sugar, brûlée banana, berries

    $12

  • Belgium Style Waffles

    nutella whip cream, granola, berry compote

    $15

  • Amaretto French Toast

    toasted almond butter, berry compote, vermont maple syrup

    $16

  • Eggs Your Way

    2 eggs any style, home fries, choice of apple smoked bacon, chicken or pork sausage

    $17

  • Steak And Eggs

    two eggs, sirloin steak, home fries, hollandaise

    $24

  • Eggs Benedict

    poached eggs, choice of grilled country ham or spinach, english muffin, hollandaise, home fries

    $18

  • Styled Omelette

    choice of 3: ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, tomato, american cheese, smoked salmon, with home fries

    $17

  • Avocado Toast

    7 grain bread, poached eggs, watercress, radish, ricotta salata

    $17

  • Egg Bruschetta

    scrambled eggs, ciabatta, tomato, basil pesto, crispy prosciutto

    $16

  • Smoked Salmon Flatbread

    everything spice, dill cream cheese, tomato, red onion

    $16

Sides

  • Toast

    white, wheat, or rye served with butter & jam

    $3

  • Bagel

    served with cream cheese

    $5

  • Danish & Pastries

    $5

  • Home Fries

    $4

  • Apple Smoked Bacon

    $6

  • Sausage

    choice of chicken or pork

    $6

  • Smoked Salmon

    $6

  • 1/2 Avocado

    $5

  • 1/2 Grapefruit

    $5

Corso Coffee

  • Espresso

    $4

  • Double Espresso

    $6

  • Americano

    $4

  • Cappuccino

    $6

  • Coffee

    $4

  • Iced Coffee

    $4

  • Iced Frappuccino

    $6

  • Iced Cappuccino

    $6

  • Latte

    $6

  • Hot Chocolate

    $4

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

Available Tuesday - Friday, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Antipasti

  • Hearts of Romaine

    croutons, parmigiano, caesar dressing

    $15

    grilled chicken $8

    grilled shrimp $12

    salmon $15

  • INSALATA CAPRESE

    buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic

    $21

    Grilled Chicken $8

    Grilled Shrimp $12

    Grilled Salmon $15

  • GEM SALAD

    cucumber, avocado, cherry tomato, corn, sherry vinaigrette

    $18

  • BEEF CARPACCIO

    truffle vinaigrette, apples, montasio cheese, radicchio

    $17

  • DOLCE MEATBALLS

    marinara, parmesan, ciabatta

    $16

  • FRITTO MISTO

    cod, calamari, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini, patato, lemon aioli, marinara

    $19

  • TUNA NICOISE

    Mixed green salad, potatoes, niçoise olives, haricot vert, boiled eggs, red radish and Big Eye Seared Tuna

    $21

  • SPRING MINESTRONE

    asparagus, peas, fingerling potato, pesto

    $15

  • GRILLED OCTOPUS

    black lentil, romesco sauce, scallion vinaigrette

    $21

Pizze

  • Margherita

    fior di latte mozzarella, tomato, basil

    $20

  • PRIMO AMORE

    burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano

    $20

  • Startufata

    bianca, prosciutto, soppressata, gorgonzola dolce, truffle oil

    $24

Primi

  • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

    tomato, basil, parmigiano

    $20

    add meatballs +10

  • Truffled Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

    brown butter, sage

    $21

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

    braised beef, veal, pork ragu

    $25

Secondi

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    arugula, roasted peppers, provolone cheese, pesto, french fries

    $17

  • STEAK SANDWICH

    caramelized onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, truffle french fries

    $20

  • 8oz Angus Burger

    pickled shallots, lettuce, tomato, gorgonzola cheese, french fries

    $19

  • ROASTED CHICKEN

    fennel, haricot verts, campari tomatoes, crispy polenta

    $29

  • ROASTED SALMON

    cherry tomato puttanesca, lentils

    $30

  • CHICKEN MILANESE (add parmigiana +8)

    radicchio, arugula, fennel, radish, marinara. mozzarella

    $22

  • MEATBALL PARMIGIANA

    parmesan, mozzarella, semolina roll, french fries

    $18

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

Join Dolce Italian for a two-course Prix Fixe Lunch Special for $25 per person, available Monday-Friday.

Beverages, tax and gratuity not included.

Make Your Reservation


Antipasti

Choice of

  • Hearts of Romaine

  • SPRING MINESTRONE

  • GEM SALAD

Secondi

  • Spaghetti Pomodoro

  • TRUFFLED SPINACH RICOTTA RAVIOLI

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

  • ATLANTIC SALMON

Available Saturdays & Sundays 11:00am - 2:30pm 

Breakfast

  • Eggs Benedict

    hollandaise, english muffin choice of: ham, prosciutto, smoked salmon

    $18

  • Styled Omelette

    choice of 3: ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, tomato, american cheese, smoked salmon, with home fries

    $17

  • Greek Yogurt

    acacia honey, seasonal berries, house made granola

    $12

  • Seasonal Fruit Plate

    mixed fruits, berries, mint

    $11

  • Amaretto French Toast

    toasted almond butter, berry compote, vermont maple syrup

    $16

Antipasti

  • Hearts of Romaine

    focaccia croutons, parmigiano, caesar dressing

    $15

    grilled chicken $6

    grilled shrimp $12

    salmon $15

  • INSALATA CAPRESE

    buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic

    $21

  • Dolce Meatballs

    marinara, parmesan, ciabatta

    $16

  • BEEF CARPACCIO

    truffle vinaigrette, apples, montasio cheese, radicchio

    $17

  • Fritto Misto

    cod, calamari, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini, lemon aioli, marinara

    $19

  • Grilled Octopus

    black lentil, romesco sauce, scallion vinaigrette

    $21

Primi

  • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

    tomato, basil, parmigiano

    $19

    add meatballs +10

  • Truffled Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

    brown butter, sage

    $21

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

    braised beef, veal, pork ragu

    $24

Pizze

  • Margherita

    fior di latte mozzarella, tomato, basil

    $18

  • PRIMO AMORE

    burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano

    $19

  • Zingara

    hot coppa, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, soppressata

    $21

Secondi

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    arugula, roasted peppers, provolone cheese, pesto, french fries

    $17

  • 8oz Angus Burger

    pickled shallots, lettuce, tomato, gorgonzola cheese, french fries

    $19

  • Rosted Salmon

    cherry tomato puttanesca, lentils

    $30

  • CHICKEN MILANESE (add parmigiana +6)

    radicchio, arugula, fennel, radish, marinara. mozzarella

    $22

  • Veal Milanese

    breaded veal chop, endive & arugula salad, lemon, sherry vinaigrette

    $42

  • MEATBALL PARMIGIANA

    parmesan, mozzarella, semolina roll, french fries

    $18

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

Available Tuesday - Friday between 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Dolce bar

pizze

half off pizzas (price as marked)

  • Margherita

    fior di latte mozzarella, san marzano tomato, basil

    $10

  • Primo Amore

    burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano

    $10

  • Zingara

    spicy soppressata, roasted peppers, san marzano tomato, mozzarella

    $11

antipasti

  • SHORT RIB ARANCINI

    risotto, grana, tomato sauce

    $9

  • Dolce Meatballs

    creamy polenta, parmigiano

    $10

  • Fritto Misto

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

    $10

Beverages

  • Select Cocktails

    $8

  • Select Wines By The Glass

    $7

  • Select Beers

    $5

Cocktails

  • Italian Paloma

    hornitos blanco, aperol, pamplemousse, lime, agave

    $18

  • Cucumber Gimlet

    cucumber vodka, simple syrup, lime

    $16

  • Blood Orange Old Fashioned

    maker’s mark, blood orange liqueur, amaro averna

    $17

  • El Diablo

    tres generaciones reposado, crème de cassis, jalapeno, ginger, lime

    $18

  • VIEUX CARRE

    Knob Creek Rye, Hennessy VS, Sweet Vermouth, DOM Benedictine, Bitters

    $19

  • APPLE CIDER SANGRIA

    Sauvignon Blanc, Apple, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Apricot Combier, Winter Syrup

    $18

  • BEETROOT NEGRONI

    Roku Gin, Campari, Carpano Classico, Beetroot Juice

    $16

  • ENGLISH BREAKFAST

    Roku Gin, Lime, Grapefruit Juice, English Breakfast Tea Syrup, BrancaMenta

    $19

  • ESPRESSO TROPICALE

    Tito’s Vodka, Espresso Banana Liquor, Kalua

    $17

  • FIGS TEMPTATION

    Captain Morgan, Fig Puree, Lime, Chianti Reduction

    $18

Zero-Proof Cocktails

  • Peach Spritz

    seedlip garden 108, peach, lemon

    $12

  • Cosmopolitan

    seedlip grove 42, cranberry juice, lime, simple syrup

    $12

Antipasti

  • HEARTS OF ROMAINE

    parmigiano, focaccia croutons, caesar dressing

    $15

  • INSALATA CAPRESE

    mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic

    $21

  • GEM LETTUCE SALAD

    cucumber, avocado, cherry tomato, corn, sherry vinaigrette

    $18

  • BEEF CARPACCIO

    truffle vinaigrette, candied pecans, apples, radicchio

    $17

  • GRILLED ARTICHOKES

    lemon, garlic, olive oil

    $16

  • DOLCE MEATBALLS

    marinara, parmesan, ciabatta

    $16

  • FRITTO MISTO

    cod, calamari, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini, lemon aioli, marinara

    $19

  • GRILLED OCTOPUS

    black lentils, romesco sauce, scallion vinaigrette

    $21

  • SALMON TARTARE

    avocado, olivata, plantain chips, mediterranean salsa

    $20

  • AHI TUNA NIÇOISE

    spring lettuce, potato, niçoise olives, haricot vert, hard-boiled egg, radish

    $21

Primi

  • SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO

    tomato, basil, parmigiano

    $20

    add meatballs +10

  • Truffled Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

    brown butter, sage

    $21

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

    braised beef, veal, pork ragu

    $25

  • RICOTTA CAVATELLI

    Italian sausage, mushrooms, broccoli rabe, parmesan broth

    $23

  • LOBSTER AGNOLOTTI

    asparagus, peas, lemon

    $27

  • LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE

    littleneck clams, zucchini, toasted breadcrumbs

    $25

Pizze

  • Margherita (add pepperoni +6)

    fior di latte mozzarella, tomato, basil

    $20

  • CAPRICCIOSA

    mushrooms, artichokes, olives, tomato, mozzarella, ham

    $22

  • Startufata

    prosciutto, gorgonzola dolce, truffle oil

    $24

  • Primo Amore

    burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano

    $21

Secondi

  • ATLANTIC SALMON

    cherry tomato puttanesca, lentil ragu

    $30

  • BLACK COD

    crispy saffron risotto, salt cod, grilled lettuce, barolo reduction

    $39

  • ROASTED 1/2 CHICKEN

    green circle™ chicken, fennel, haricot vert, campari tomatoes, crispy polenta

    $31

  • RACK OF LAMB

    grass-fed lamb, cannellini beans, broccoli rabe, artichokes

    $47

  • BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

    1855® black angus ribeye, rosemary potatoes, salsa verde, bone marrow butter

    $49

  • VEAL MILANESE (add parmigiana +8)

    breaded veal chop, tricolore salad, lemon vinaigrette

    $42

  • SAFFRON RISOTTO MILANESE

    spring vegetables, parmigiano

    $23

Contorni

  • BROCCOLI RABE

    $10

  • ROSEMARY POTATOES

    $10

  • ASPARAGUS

    $10

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

Three-course Prix Fixe Dinner menu

Available Tuesday-Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm.

$45 per person 

Beverages, tax and gratuity not included.

Make Your Reservation


FIRST COURSE

Choice of

  • HEARTS OF ROMAINE

    parmigiano, focaccia croutons, caesar dressing

  • INSALATA CAPRESE

    mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic

  • GEM LETTUCE SALAD

    cucumber, avocado, cerry tomato, corn, sherry vinaigrette

  • ZUPPA DI MUSSELS

    PEI mussels, marinara, calabrian chillies, grilled crostini

SECOND COURSE

Choice of

  • LINGUINE VONGOLE

    littleneck clams, zucchini, toasted breadcrumbs

  • AHI TUNA NIÇOISE

    spring lettuce, potato, niçoise olives, haricot vert

  • ATLANTIC SALMON

    cherry tomato puttanesca, lentil ragu

  • ROASTED CHICKEN

    green circle™ chicken fennel, haricot vert, campari tomato, crispy polenta

DESSERT

Choice of

  • TIRAMISU

    mascarpone, lady fingers, cocoa powder

  • RED VELVET

    mascarpone, raspberry sauce

Dolci

  • Tiramisu

    mascarpone, lady finger, cocoa powder

    $14

  • TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO

    chocolate ganache, pistachio gelato

    $14

  • RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

    blood orange sorbet, basil coulis

    $14

  • BOMBOLONI

    cinnamon sugar, hazelnug chocolate ganache

    $14

  • Butterscotch Budino

    salted caramel, whipped cream, chocolate chip cookie

    $14

  • SELECTION OF ITALIAN CHEESES

    apple mostarda, figs, candied walnuts, strecca bread

    $18

Beginning June 5th, Dolce Italian Philadelphia will participate in Center City District SIPS, one of the city's favorite summertime happy hour traditions.

Every Wednesday from 5-7pm through August 28th, we'll offer $5 beers, $6 wine, $7 cocktails and light bites at half price.

BEER

  • PERONI

    $5

  • Hazy Bones

    $5

  • Miller Light

    $5

Wine

  • ROSÉ

    $6

  • PINOT GRIGIO

    $6

  • SAUVIGNON BLANC

    $6

  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    $6

Cocktails

  • Italian Paloma

    hornitos blanco, aperol, pamplemousse, lime, agave

    $7

  • CUCUMBER GIMLET

    cucumber infused vodka, simple syrup, lime

    $7

APERITIVO

  • Fritto Misto

    $12

  • DOLCE MEATBALLS

    marinara, crostini

    $10

  • Margherita Pizza

    $10

  • Caprese

    $10

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