Phenomenal! Everything from service to food, would definitely return, the appetizers and they were able to make a special dish for me

We stopped in for an early dinner at Bocelli's in Doylestown with friends on Friday, January 23, 2026, and had an enjoyable evening and nice dining experience. The staff were friendly and checked in with us at the appropriate cadence. For the meal, the standout for me was the carpaccio. A close second was the veal piccata. A nice finishing touch was the complimentary shot of limoncello. read more

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After reading some great reviews of Bocelli's we finally decided to try this local restaurant for dinner. The small complimentary bruschetta was tasty and a nice touch, as were the limoncella shots and tiny ricotta crepes. Service was friendly. It's also nice that this was a BYOB. The food itself, the entrees, though, were pretty disappointing. I had the eggplant parmigiana, which was very overdone and mushy, pretty tasteless, with very little cheese. Not the eggplant parm that was expected at all. I didn't finish it. My partner ordered the spaghetti carbonara. It was hot and creamy but bland-tasting. The grated cheese brought to the table was flavorless; way short of the Reggiano that's usually grated in front of you at a great, authentic Italian restaurant. We split the oreo mousse cake for dessert; it was passable. Glad we tried this eatery, but I don't think we'll be back. read more

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The restaurant is divided into 2 parts. A dining room in the front and then tables all along the wall going to the rear. As to art work or decorations along any of the walls, we didn't see any. If added, it would make the place have a warmer feel. Our young servers were very friendly as well as informed and added to the overall fun experience. But on to the food. House provided Bruschetta along with small Ricotta Crepes started our meal. Both were very good. We shared a Burrata Salad with Avocado and Shrimp and it was delicious There were 3 of us and we all enjoyed our entrees, with the Crab and Shrimp Ravioli "winning", although the other 2 people in our group would argue with me - but I'm writing this so ... The Penne with homemade sausage, sautéed mushrooms in a light cream sauce was very good. This can also be said of the Farfalle Asparagus with Shrimp, slivered Asparagus in a pink vodka sauce. Street parking ; BYO. Fairly large menu. A place to try. read more

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For the prices, we expected more quality. Eggplant parm was very mushy and the Caesar salad was overdressed but had little flavor. The Italian wedding soup was okay. Mostly broth and orzo with barely any escarole. The chicken piccata had a good flavor but was a tiny portion of chicken. There are many other Italian restaurants in the area that make tastier food. The staff were very friendly. But that being said, We probably won't be back. read more

I ordered takeout and the food was very good. I highly encourage Bocelli's to include at least some bread with a takeout entree especially considering the higher price. Similar restaurants even include bread AND salad. read more

We met friends here for dinner on a Thursday evening. Doylestown is the perfect halfway point for both of us, since they live in Chester County, PA and we live in North Jersey. There was plenty of free street parking in the area. Luckily we made reservations, and we're glad we did. The restaurant filled quickly, so reservations are recommended. We were greeted cordially when we arrived and were seated promptly. Our server expertly opened our bottle of wine (BYOB) and then listed the specials for the evening. The four of us each chose a different special, and every one of us raved over our meal. Everything was expertly prepared and the presentation was beautiful. My meal (salmon with gnocci) had a sprig of fresh basil and a cymbidium orchid on top. My husband had rack of lamb with fresh veggies. Our friends had osso bucco and pasta pesto. Delicious! This restaurant is small, which compliments the intimacy of the venue. Fresh white linens and sparkling glasses and flatware topped the tables. There is a large clean gender-neutral restroom at the rear of the establishment. In spite of the distace from our house (hour and a half) we will definitely return to Bocelli's. read more

Bocelli's - Rack of lamb with fresh veggies - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

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Terrific restaurant and experience. Started with complimentary bruschetta that was excellent. Enjoyed a ceasar salad. Next, they served a complimentary whipped ricotta wrapped in pasta that was delectable. Entrees were seafood over linguine with their house marinara that was right on point and a bronzino in a tasty, light sauce. Only criticism is with the potatoes served with bronzino--suggestion is substitute pasta. Service was terrific. They will customize your order according to your preference and they care about their customers. read more

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So.....you know you are getting awesome Italian fair when you write your review before you oder dessert. We highly recommend Bocelli's. Picture this: Old classics playing softly on the background, very attentive service, frequent check-ins, delectable freshly crafted food, and Kayley offering up som great conversation and dessert tips. Small place. We got lucky, but highly recommend reservations. COMING BACK! read more

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My wife and I went here to celebrate her birthday on a Tuesday evening. First the bad, we ordered a Caprice Salad. The tomatoes were not good at all as evidenced because they were a pale red instead of a bright red hue. Additionally the mozzarella was the small ball type. It was not a satisfying salad. The entree was great. I had the Chicken Di Casa which is pictured. The chicken's flavor was good and enhanced by the sauce. The sauce was very flavorful. They brought us free crepes stuffed with Romana Cheese. My wife said they were very good. However I did not try them because I am on a low carb diet. The service was great. The server explained the specials. There were quite a few of these and the server had them all memorized. She was attentive but did not hover. She was great. It is a BYOB which I like but cannot review the wine because it is from my collection. The bottom line is this is a fine Italian restaurant but I would not try another salad there. We would go back for the other offerings. read more

Bocelli's - Pollo di Casa - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

We had Bocelli's create a pasta salad for a party we were attending and everyone at the party loved it. It was bow tie pasta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus and olives with a balsamic dressing. Delicious! They were very accomadating abd easy to work with. read more

Not sure if it's what I would call fine Italian dining. This place is average at best and overpriced. I could probably make the same at home and save the money tbh. It feels a bit gloomy inside and could do with a revamp to make it feel more Italian. My entree was over $30 and contained 4 shrimp! We also had to wait for Parmesan cheese. Our avocado burrata salad off the special menu was tiny and presentation was poor, not tossed or seasoned. The only saving grace was that it's a byob, other than that there are more authentic Italian restaurants around, save your money! read more

If you're looking for an awesome place to eat in the Doylestown, PA, look no further than here! With 3 complementary offerings, phenomenal service, and amazing dishes prepared to order, we all left full and feeling like "one of the family". Thank you so much for your incredible service and food. read more

Bocelli's - Cannoli and wine! - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

A large group of us from out of town visited here on New Year's Eve. We had reservations that were honored on time. The restaurant was located only a short walk from the Inn that we stayed at and we were told in advance that it was a BYOB and that if we paid cash, we would save 10 percent. The restaurant is quaint and cozy. Before we even ordered we were provided a complimentary basket of warm rolls and a plate of bruschetta. The warm rolls were perfect for the dipping oil and the bruschetta was very tasty and fresh. We began our meals with the Cesar salad, the avocado and beet salad special, and fried calamari. The salads were nice but the calamari was bland. We needed to add salt and pepper to add taste. Our entrees consisted of the spaghetti alla puttanesca, spaghetti bolognese, farfalle with asparagus and shrimp in a vodka sauce, three bronzini fish specials, and the filet mignon special. My wife said the puttanesca was bland and I made a much better one at home. The bolognese had plenty of chopped ground meat but only ok in terms of taste. The farfalle dish was swimming in vodka sauce which was much to much. The filet mignon was a hit as was the bronzini fish specials. However, they only brought out one fish special and we had to wait 8 or 9 minutes for the other two to arrive. They must have forgotten but were very apologetic. The service was good and friendly. The prices were on the higher end for the pasta selections. There is ample street parking and public lots in the area. read more

Disappointing and Unwelcoming to Families We've dined at Bocelli's in Doylestown many times over the years, but our most recent visit left us shocked and saddened--and certain that we won't be returning. When I called to make a reservation for five, I was asked whether we'd have children with us. I answered yes, not thinking much of it. But upon arrival, it became clear that this answer determined how we were treated. Despite numerous nicer tables being open, we were taken straight to the worst table in the restaurant. When we asked to move, we were told no--until the owner finally came over. After I insisted, he allowed the move, but not before turning to my daughter and saying, "We don't like to seat children at those tables because other customers might complain." The message was clear: children, no matter how well-behaved, are unwelcome. The rest of the evening continued in the same spirit--we were rushed through dinner in less than an hour. The food was fine, and the server did her best, but the overall atmosphere was cold and inhospitable. The owner, who was warm and friendly to other tables, barely acknowledged us. Our children were polite, quiet, and better behaved than many of the adults around us. But that didn't seem to matter. This experience was deeply disappointing. We'll no longer support a restaurant that makes families feel like a burden. If you're dining with children--of any age--I'd recommend going anywhere else. read more

First time diner tonight. Fabulous meal (the salmon special). Several "on the house" tastings. Terrific service. I will return!! read more

Bocelli's - Salmon special. - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Extremely rude and disorganized staff. Our food took over an hour to come out and when it finally did it was cold. No one came back to check on our table after dinner was served to see if we were ok, wanted dessert or even give us the check. After a year of not returning to the restaurant because of the poor service I decided to give it one more try. I made a reservation only to be called two days later saying they couldn't accommodate me and my family because they had a "large group" coming in. Never again will my family go to this disorganized mess of a restaurant. read more

We had a truly wonderful meal at Bocelli's! I had the sausage and mushroom penne and my mother had the lobster ravioli (special). Katie was our server and she was awesome! My goodness she does it all! It was a Monday which I guess is a slower night but Katie Sat people, took orders, delivered food, cleaned tables, dried glasses and set tables - a real one woman show! The food was some of the best Italian I have had by far! read more

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Interesting that many reviews mention how young the servers are... loud atmosphere, not kid friendly, freebies are a distraction. Head to domani star, bacco or Lucatellis for a better experience. read more

Bocelli's is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone in Doylestown. The staff and owner are so friendly and conversational, and the food is always delicious. I've tried almost all specials and items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Plus, you get some freebies like bruschetta, bread, crepes, and limoncello! read more

Bocelli's - Lobster ravioli special - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

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We had a college graduation party here for my daughter in May of 2023 with about a dozen friends and family members. I could not be happier. The food was great and we still talk about how good everything was . . . apps, dinners, and desserts. However, the service and friendliness of the servers made the day even more memorable. I would have expected it to cost much more as well . . . we were very happy when we got the bill! read more

Parent's of young children beware- I was visiting my parents in Bucks County with my 2 sons (8 and 4 years old) and my 82 year old father specifically wanted to go to Bocelli's for his birthday dinner. My mother made a reservation and when we arrived to a nearly empty restaurant at 6pm on a Thursday we were shown to a 4 top booth with a chair stuck on the end in the busy hallway of the room. My father politely asked for one of the empty tables at the front of the restaurant and the servers said "no" repeatedly with no real explanation. My mother became frustrated and pushed the issue and we were eventually shown to a table in the front. I attempted to apologize to the owner for the fuss and he said "we don't like to sit children in the front because other costumers complain". He heard me relaying the response to my parents and rushed over to defend himself saying "I never said kids aren't allowed to eat here". The young servers were very sweet and we place no blame upon them but the service was incredibly quick and it was clear they were just trying to get us out of there as fast as possible. We were really tense for the whole dinner because we were worried that my 4 year old would be disruptive (he wasn't), and we got out of there as quickly as possible. My poor father stayed back to pay the bill and apparently the owner apologized and gave him a $30 gift certificate but he will not return. This is not a fancy restaurant. The food is ok, although as Italian New Yorkers we have had much much better. My parents have a large social circle in Bucks County and unfortunately they will be dissuading their friends from ever attending Bocelli's again. Especially with their grandchildren. read more

I think it'e interesting how you can almost always judge how good an italian place is going to be based on the quality of its bread. The bread here is hot, flavorful, and crispy and was brought out super quickly in abundance. The meal itself was spectacular. The service was always attentive and our waitress remembered the 5 specials off the top of her head in great detail. The place itself is quite cute and romantic. I got the chicken parm with vodka sauce and it was one of the best i've had. Super crispy and very subtle sauce. My date got the seafood pasta and it was overflowing with goodness. At the end they brought us free limoncello which was a great night cap. Will definitely be back, love this place! read more

The desserts were good, but the entrée and the appetizer really was lacking and taste and freshness.. Service was OK. We felt a little rushed. The bread that they gave out was hard as a brick. read more

On a Sunday evening in October 2 friends and myself met at Bocelli's for dinner. The service was amazing from the start as my friends were late, yet they never rushed us. The menu looked good but the specials were even better. All three of us had an avocado salad special and then 2 of us had salmon with homemade gnocchi and 1 had lobster tail with homemade pasta. There were complimentary samplings and friendly but not overpowering service. We had an amazing dinner and a lovely time. I highly recommend. read more

Service was very good, attentive, and friendly. Once inside the restaurant is cozy and charming. I had a good, not superior veal chop. It would not deter me from ordering it again. Bruschetta was delicious, the fried calamari was good although the portion was scant. A third appetizer ricotta wrapped with a ribbon of pasta was a little bland. I'll try it again and want to see what you think about it. read more

Delicious! We have been wanting to try this highly recommended restaurant. It did not disappoint. Random kid free Thursday night we grabbed a bottle of wine and went. Fig ap, Lobster Rav, Veal Marsala closed w/tiramisu and complementary limoncello. Friendly family vibe service. Will 100% be back. May be our new favorite spot. read more

Bocelli's - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

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Had dinner with a friend during the week. The restaurant is very small, yet comfortable. I did like the white tablecloths, it elevated the dining experience. The prices are very high for the type of place that it is. Our food was good, but a small portion left me looking for something else. Not sure if I would go back because there are so many really great restaurants in this price range with outstanding service and delicious food. read more

We go here once a month and always have a really good meal. We will be back Great service! read more

Great Italian food at a fare price. It is also a BYO which helps with the cost. Extremely friendly service. A member of our party had a food allergy. The server went to the restaurant next-door and got him rice to go along with his meal. It is one of my favorite choices to go in Doylestown. read more

Bocelli's is the best! The service and food are always excellent. This is by far the best restaurant in Doylestown. Couldn't recommend this place more! read more

Small restaurant we had no reservations, but they seated us anyway. The lobster ravioli was fantastic, you gotta love it when they are hand made. This place takes the time to do it right. They also offered some free appetizers. Definitely a stop and eat place. read more

Updating my review because every single meal since we first went there upon their opening has been fantastic (as has the service)l They truly care about their customers and always go above and beyondk whether it's dine-in, takeout, or catering. read more

If I could give this ALL the stars I would. So. So. So. Amazing. Dinner for four turned into a culinary delight! One the staff is amazing. Two, the manager/owner, *chef kiss* could not have been a kinder more authentic human. Can we admit it's been a Roxy year and this team made us feel pure joy dining in their restaurant. The appetizers? Devine! The clams casino we're slightly spicy and loaded with amazing flavor. The entrees and specials? We literally could not decide! Eventually we did and we not disappointed. This is a very special place and a rare gem tucked carefully in the of Doylestown. Grab you favorite bottle of wine and they will do the rest. Prego!!! Will go back again and again. read more

Bocelli's - We gobbled so quickly this was all we could capture! - Italian Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

The coal fired pizza was very good, crust thin but chewy, for being in a strip mall the atmosphere was nice. We went early so it was mostly empty, but the service was great- very friendly and attentive waitress! Will go back read more

Meh Reading these reviews I have a feeling people living in doylestown may not have traveled very far. This is a typical red sauce Italian joint. That's a good thing if done well. Yes they are very nice and a free app is nice and all. But the food is barely "ok". I'm willing to come back and try again because the reviews on Yelp and other sites is so over the top. Portions are fine - if I get spaghetti side dish then I'd expect it to be pretty healthy portion for something that costs them 50 cents to make. I got angel hair instead and make a few forks full. Red sauce was "eh". I'm used to much better sauce at my local pizza place then this. Paid 20+ for chicken parm - all the local pizza joints I know in the area do it much better. Maybe it's an off night... read more

It was our first time at this restaurant. Staff were very friendly and service was great. Both my husband's dinner and mine were really good but what I loved about this restaurant was the complimentary little things they gave us. Makes you feel very special and welcomed. read more

Service was excellent. Dinner was good. We are in a drought and they are breaking all the mandatory restrictions that restaurants are supposed to adhere to.....water was served immediately. We did not request it. Then an additional pitcher of water was put on the table and it wasn't requested. Reporting them to the borough for breaking the mandatory restrictions. read more

We've been to this restaurant multiple times and had a good experiences. However, Saturday night the service and food was subpar. Had to ask the server for the specials, soda was served with no ice and they never came over to check on our food or to refresh our empty water glasses. Food was also disappointing with one entrée apparently sitting prior to being served. Limoncello shots were not offered prior to being handed the check. read more

I had a harrowing meal experience here. First thing to note: this restaurant is skimpy with its portions. We ordered a "salad" which was literally just slivers of avocado and a small handful of arugula. There was so much white space showing on the plate, it looked like a work of abstract art rather than something to eat. (And no, this is not one of those swanky places that gives you a dollop of artistically-presented food...I understand that type of restaurant...) Then, for the main course. I'm even appalled writing this, but my chicken dish included IMITATION CRAB MEAT aka the kind you find in California rolls at cheap sushi places. It was neatly placed right on top of my chicken breast as if it were a succulent delicacy to be savored and enjoyed. Plus, the portions were yet again small and the potatoes were cold. The food, imitation crab meat included, also had zero flavor. The "fresh mozzarella" was very yellow and oily...clearly it was Polly-O or some other cheap supermarket-grade cheese. $90 for a meal that included imitation crab meat? No thanks. The wait staff were lovely on the other hand, and the ambiance was nice. read more