Insanely good. Fun small place. Really friendly waitstaff and everything was great. Calzone was enormous. I am looking forward to going back to try their European dishes. read more

Our server was very attentive. I got one of the specials, veal parm, for $14. That included rolls beforehand, the entree with garlic bread, and fresh homemade donuts for dessert. It does not look like much from the outside, but the restaurant is kept up very well. There aren't many great local places in Hagerstown to eat, this place is the exception! read more

Excellent service. Very inviting. They go above and beyond. Pizza is excellent. Crust is cooked to perfection. The toppings are a very high quality. The blend of flavors is fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful amazing food. Great service On vacation decided to try Dolce's and couldn't have been happier! You can see the family cooking and taste the love in their food. read more

Hole in the wall place with a wonderful salad I recommend Italian dressing but they do have honey mustard and the salad is fresh and proper not like some fancy resteraunts and you actually taste it it isn't just some iceberg lettuce and maybe a small price of onion then I had the spaghetti and meat sauce with delicious sauce and perfectly cooked noodles and a large portion size for it and I highly recommend this place if your in the area my sister and mother liked the desserts and my mom had stuffed cabbage with the extra cabbage on the side something a lot of chefs throw away but it was cooked with it like her mom and grandmother used to make it and found it delicious I just can't say enough on how much I like this place even if it is just a little hole in the wall with great service and nice staff. read more

Tiny little business with maybe 12 tables. The greetings were lively and everyone is happy you are there. We were going to take out but the restaurant is lively and cute with foreign music that is a bit too loud but not uncomfortable. As soon as we sat down to eat they changed the music to very soothing sounds and a more tolerable level. I had not looked this place up on Yelp first so we were really guessing on quality. Turns out the Romanian family run business really makes you feel like family! We started with a sweet bread and unsalted butter, both warm and delicious. I ordered the Cheese Works Steak Sub with your choice of red or yellow onions grilled. I chose the full load; yellow grilled onions, green peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, grilled steak and cheese on a toasted sub bun. Where to begin? The steak and cheese that overflows the bun or the crispness of the bread playing against the grilled veggies in my mouth? Truth: I could only eat half of my sub, I had to bring the other half home. I would have loved to sit there for hours and taste three or four dishes, sharing with a group of friends. My partner had Hawaiian Pizza, pineapple and ham. His crust was on the thinner New York style but not one slice fell open nor did the crust sag. The sauce smelled homemade and on the herb side. The ham and pineapple filled the top of the pizza. There was no doubt that each slice was filled with toppings. Truth: we left with over half the large pizza to enjoy later. As we were relaxing and waiting for the bill we were brought fresh, hot, sweet doughnuts that literally made me salivate even after a full meal! Our bill was around $27.00 and worth every penny. Every question we asked was answered with pride. This is one of those real finds you keep looking for! read more

If you ever fantasize about finding that "hole in the wall" that is inexpensive, but the food is about the best you've ever had, including the uber-expensive city full service restaurants, Julia's one-woman show here in Hagerstown will win your heart. GO GO GO. It;s ALL GREAT. Regulars go for the Pizza at lunch- but if you are making a trip, forget that and get one of her Eastern European Special Dishes. She is from Roumania, and this stuff is the REAL FREAKIN' DEAL. Bubbe's family dinner will move to into a distant 2nd place. Really. read more

Went here tonight (Friday) for a casual date. Almost missed the turn because it's very small. We were skeptical at first but in the end turned out to be extremely nice. Started off with the salad, very fresh and crisp and I ordered the Salmon while my date order the Chicken Marsala. The fish was absolutely amazing and no doubt the best I've had in a long time. My date raved about his dish as well. Our server was attentive but far from overbearing, allowing us to talk and take our time. When our dishes were almost finished the server brought over extremely fresh and delicious homemade donuts that wrapped the whole night up so well for no charge. Exceptionally happy with the dinner and will no doubt be back very soon. Definitely go here if you have the chance!!! read more

Excellent Pizza. Quantity of cheese, meat and sauxe JUST right!! The price is perfect!!

Tiny place with tiny parking lot, a gem inside. Everything tastes super homemade and yummy. Even the basic salad they bring out with every meal is stellar, like you know how usually everything in a dinner salad is too big to put in your mouth and not that fresh and the dressing is just meh? Not here. Which is always a good sign. The cabbage rolls were SO good and tasted just like something my German/Italian grandparents would serve: highest compliment!! read more

This was our first time. Very good food, service was super friendly. We will definitely be back soon! Prices are comparable. Best pizza around, love the crust. read more

A fantastic find in Hagerstown, perfect for after skiing at Whitetail. Very casual dining with an extensive menu. Husband ordered stuffed shells, daughter ordered cheese ravioli, I ordered vegetable Stromboli. Everything was very good, even the house salads, which are usually blah, because there was something unique about each dish. I especially noticed this with the balsamic vinaigrette and the cheese in the ravioli (I'm convinced I tasted a subtle bit of cloves). After dinner they brought us a plateful of fried pieces of dough with honey and powdered sugar--on the house. I normally don't go for that sort of thing, but it was hot and crispy... Definitely worth a stop! read more

Just passing thru, looking for good homemade Italian food,,,,this is it. Delicious veal parm that melted in your mouth. Service was excellent, place is clean, but small. Parking is sparce but well worth a little walk. After a delicious meal, warm confectioners sugar and honey dessert included in the meal. Make this a must stop place on your way thru Hagarstown read more

Meat in chicken Parmesan inedible. It was not breaded and color had a grayish hue. The baked ziti was edible, but bland -- terrible choice for $13.99. I really don't know how anyone could rate this restaurant more than one star and even that is an over-rating. read more

Crowded, with slow service, but all the food we tried was excellent. The negatives: the first choice was not being served and the dinner roll was burnt - not enough to lower the rating. We will definitely return. read more

We found Dolce using Yelp and with all the great reviews decided to try it. We drove past it because there was a van in front of the Dolce sign. When we walked in every table but one was taken. As we sat, we were greeted and made to feel very welcome. Their menu is a mix of Italian and Eastern Europe foods. I had a hard time deciding what to get because I kept seeing these amazing plates of food coming out of the kitchen. Which by the way is open and you can watch everything being made. We ordered cheese and bacon bread to start and veal parmesan and chicken parmesan with a side of sausage and meatballs. Everyone around us seemed pleased with their meals so I took that as a good sign. When ours came out, the portion was huge! The sauce was great and the veal was out of this world! The meatballs were homemade and had a great flavor to them. The chicken was thin and nicely seasoned. After our meals, we ordered a chocolate cannoli and were offered complimentary fried dough. The filing for the cannoli was better than my mom's, please don't tell her! We asked if they had coffee and even though it was just about closing time, they made a fresh pot of coffee for us. From the time we walked in to the time we left, we were made to feel welcome and we will definitely be back! read more

Just ate there for the first time. Boy have I been missing out. Got a Steak & Cheese Sub and a Pepperoni pizza. The sub was one of the best I've ever had. I've had lots of S&C subs and am very critical of them. The pizza was delicious as well. It was a to go order. I was greeted by the cashier when I walked in the door (who appeared to possibly be the manager/owner) and warmly greeted by the remaining staff when I walked out. This will definitely be a regular stop for me. read more

We stopped by on a Friday evening after a day of shopping. We chose it based on the Yelp reviews. The pizza was very good! The appetizer rolls were good. The dessert donuts were unexpected and very tasty! All in all, highly recommended. The only slight downside is it is very cozy. Tables seat four and on a busy night it is a bit cramped. The service was outstanding and the locals friendly, so that made up for the cramped space. Definitely check it out! read more

We dined here last night. I had the lasagna and my husband had the spaghetti! Both were fantastic! We enjoyed the entire dining experience from the delicious homemade roll to start, our dinner and then the fantastic dessert that is included with your meal. read more

Stopped at Dolce on our way back home to DC and so glad we did! Like the other reviewers have said, the food was delicious and we were treated like family. My husband ordered the meat trio pizza. The crust was crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and the toppings were plenty. On recommendations from the other reviewers, I ordered the stuffed cabbage - boy am I glad I did! It took me back to my childhood when my polish grandma would make it for me. It was a huge portion so I have some left over for dinner tomorrow night! The kids had spaghetti and soup and gave both glowing reviews. We will definitely be back!! read more

I love Dolce! If you are a soup lover, you MUST try all of Julia's soups. They're clearly homemade with lots of goodness and love, the best soups I've had just about anywhere. My husband and I meet here for lunch whenever time and circumstances permit, which is not often enough. Julia and her family are super friendly too. read more

Excellent dinner in a very simple and family place. Warm welcome, efficient and quick service and the pizzas were really awesome. We ordered 2 medium pizzas for us two, which is way too much. I recommend the special with everything on it. The check was less than 30$, and they even bring a complimentary dessert (very good donuts). read more

Great lunch spot. Italian dishes good but the Romanian stuffed cabbage is to for. Try it once and you won't go back to a slice of pizza!

Best food in Hagerstown. Decor is funky but the food is great. Julia treats you like family. Not pricey, either.

What a great find! We had the stuffed cabbage and steak sub - both were delicious! Service was also awesome! Highly recommend!

The food is great, tried the supreme pizza, spaghetti with meatballs and will definitely go back.

Dolce is by far one of the finest restaurants in Hagerstown. The pizza is fabulous and their Eastern European selections are excellent. The owner, Julia, is very kind and hospitable. read more

Love this place...everyone is so friendly. Family owned restaurant. Great food. Everything made with TLC. Homemade donuts at the end to top it off...we will definitely be coming back! read more

We found this cozy family-owned and run Italian eatery on Internet as we were traveling through town, so we decided to take a chance. The location is in a working class area and deceiving from the outside, but full of life inside this 9 table establishment. They also have take out service for those in a hurry. We tried their Friday night Specials and had the Veal Parmesan with Spaghetti and Mousaka. We were provided complimentary Garlic Knots to start off our meals followed by house salads. Our server was prompt and courteous with a big smile which made us feel welcomed! Our complimentary dessert was hot, fried dough with powdered sugar. You are also welcome to BYOB. We noticed several patrons bring their own wine for their Italian main course. The food was very good and we highly recommend trying this diamond in the rough! We will be back to visit Dolce! read more

Friendly employees, family run, fresh/delicious food & authentic!

First time. Not what you would expect from looking at the outside but a great cozy setting inside. We had heard this was a great place and it didn't dissapoint. Staff was very friendly and food was fresh and delicious!! Took our own wine and they supplied the glasses. read more

Found this place via yelp while driving back home to NJ from TN. Husband was craving Italian, so we decided to give it a go. There is only a few parking spots, so we parked across the street, not sure if that was okay. but seemed to not be an issue. First off, the waitress and everyone who works there are saints. they have to be the nicest people ever, from the second we walked in. they treat you like family, and there were even people coming in right before closing, and they didnt bat an eye. i would have personally been pretty aggrivated, but not them. Just the nicest people ever. The hot complimentary rolls are SO fresh and good. I will crave those for a long time. My husband got the stuffed shells, which was a small portion, but they were very good, and exactly what he was craving. I got the Chicken Parm and was pretty surprised that it was grilled chicken, instead of the battered and breaded chicken I am used to, and was really in the mood for. Maybe we make chicken parm different in NJ/NY? I really have no idea, but i guess we must, because i had never seen it grilled before, and it was just OK. I was in the mood for something different, and don't think I would get grilled chicken parm again. It lacked the flavor and texture I was looking for. The donuts at the end were amazing, though, and also complimentary. read more

Great food, but you have to make sure she doesn't overcharge you. We used to go to Dolce's very often, but our bills rarely seemed to match the prices on the menu. The last time we were there, I wrote down the prices before we ordered. The bill, according to the menu should have been $22 and change. She rung us up for $27 and change. I told her the bill was wrong and that she often overcharges us. She played it off and smiled and said she doesn't overcharge. When I presented the paper with the items we ordered and compared the prices to the menu, she became indignant, waved her hands in the air, and exclaimed that the ingredients used to make the food are increasingly expensive and that she has to charge more sometimes. That was the last time we ever stepped foot in Dolce's. You simply can NOT arbitrarily charge a higher price than what you advertise in your menu. It's dishonest business. read more

horrible food and filthy establishment. after eating this discusting food that we found something slimy inside on the meat and returning it for a refund only to have the woman that cant speak very good english be rude and out of hand nasty, then watching one of the male workers picking his nose while making food. she wouldnt give us a refund when we showed her there was something slimy in the sandwich, she offered to remake it but we refused especially after watching the man picking snot out of his nose, while making food, never again,,,,,,,,,,, read more