Despite the mixed reviews, my friend and I enjoyed our time here and the bartender was pleasant. We came on a very busy night but they still seated us and got our food very promptly. The fettuccine is nothing special but I personally enjoyed the Gnocchi. Solid spot with some menu items better than others. read more

Dolcetto - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

We've heard good things about the patio of this place so we finally had a night out and came here. The place was packed. Good thing we made a reservation as it was a 2 hour wait. Staff was very friendly and peppy. The ambiance was nice but also loud. Then we get to the food with the very Italian names. They were bland. No real flavor either of them. I wish it had something to them for the price but nope. Just bland. You are paying for the patio. Maybe their pizza is better? read more

Dolcetto - Parmigiana Pollo - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

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Chose this place to celebrate my daughter's birthday based on her recommendation. Lovely ambiance... the place a was buzzing and the staff were outstanding We kicked things off with Caesars and an Emperor's Smash (sans gin) -both delightfully presented and flavours to match Quickly thereafter followed the Roasted Prosciutto and Calamari Alla Grigliaa and neither disappointed We then moved onto: Orlando Pizza Linguine Di Mare Fettuccine Dolcetto Each of them were outstanding and the portions were large enough to take home as much as we had eaten there... other than my daughter Approximately 7 hours after we had eaten she was down with a serious bout of food poisoning ( she has eaten Linguine Di Mare ) and it was abundantly obvious that something in the sea food was off to cause that I wrote to the restaurant and I will start with the positives: Dino DiFruscia, the owner was extremely prompt and courteous in the responses But Dino was clearly not going to accept that something in that dish caused the poisoning. He said all the 'right' things: -We haven't had any other complaints -I've asked the kitchen to check all the safety and storage protocols -You should check what else your daughter ate that day I'm not in the habit of making false accusations or complaining for the sake of it. But having worked in the food business for more than 3 decades I do know that all it takes is for one bad piece of sea food to cause poisoning. But like I said, Dino responded promptly and said all the 'right' things in response. He very kindly also offered to send something across to my daughter as a gesture to attempt to have her have a good memory of her birthday lunch... but I had to decline. Other than that, everything else we had that afternoon was great read more

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ordered the lamb papperdelle which tasted a lot better than it looks in my terrible photo ! the lamb ragu was so good (spiced well, good pieces of lamb, and good quantity of lamb too), but the noodles didn't taste super fresh? like some of them were stuck together. got tiramisu for dessert (not pictured) which was very incredible and is a must order. waiter was super nice and amazing, 10/10 service read more

Dolcetto - lamb papperdelle - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

the service and ambiance of the place was really good. the food was a mixed bag for me because the chicken parm is one of the worst ones i've had in the city, the chicken was soggy and unseasoned, the spaghetti was overcooked and tough. but on the other hand, the fettuccine dish was super tasty and well made and pasta was cooked perfectly. they had an amazing tiramisu as well!! the consistency was disappointing as it is a bit on the pricier side as well so i expected better read more

Dolcetto - feuttcine with chicken - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

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This is my local spot and it's fab. The food and service are fantastic. The summers are always great. read more

Staff were friendly and restaurant itself was aesthetically pleasing, however, food was average. Arancini was awful. The pizza is worth a try! Drinks were way overpriced and not worth the price. Definitely better Italian restaurants out there. read more

Dolcetto - Arancini - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

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Thursday's are $1 a shuck! Definitely come here if you're wanting something with a classy atmosphere and delicious food. Jade helped us at the bar and he is super friendly and accommodating! Even remembered our names when we came back a second time! The linguine di mare is also super delicious and they are generous with the amounts of seafood they put on the plate. Just note that it IS spicy & comes with quite a bit of red chilies. My lips were burning a little but in a good way! read more

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In all honestly, the food here deserves a solid 3/5. Taste and quality-wise, it's decent Italian food and I assume there mustn't be very many other options for Italian restaurants in London. However, due to the slightly higher price point and my overall personal experience here, I can only give it 2 stars. From a friend's recommendation, I actually came here for my birthday dinner. My boyfriend made a reservation for 7 and we were so excited when we arrived because we overheard other patrons commenting that "the wait for a table would take an hour". To start the meal, I ordered a peach bellini. Honestly, it was terrible. There was too much separation of slush from liquid and the flavour of the beverage was watered down. I didn't really taste the alcohol, but also I didn't really taste the sweetness. For my main course, I ordered an off-menu seasonal special which was a butternut squash agnolotti and my boyfriend ordered the chicken parmesan. Both were alright, with the chicken parm being more underwhelming. The breading of the chicken didn't work well - it was too mushy and falling apart - and the chicken meat itself wasn't that tender. The agnolotti on the other hand had nice flavours, but I thought it was a little too dry and was pretty expensive for what, like 6 pieces of pasta? The major downfall of this experience was the excruciatingly slow service time. From ordering to actually receiving my food, it took a good 45 minutes. I was starving and getting impatient, especially since it was my birthday - it felt like a huge waste of my time. I did end up getting a complimentary tiramisu with a sparkler for dessert but it wasn't enough to make up for the time lost. I was also SUPER annoyed by the fact that because of the restaurant's open patio concept, during my entire hour and a half experience sitting there waiting for food, there were 3-4 flies that would incessantly bother us. Overall, I'd unlikely come back in the future. read more

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Have eaten here about 5 times now... food always 5 star! Service mmmm not so 5 star... barely a 3... and not just today... all times with exception of 1. Staff are snotty and unfriendly. Sat at entrance to kitchen (despite having reservations). Only small portion of meal consumed, waitress did not ask if meal was ok... drinks/water not refilled. Probably will not go again too many other places in surrounding area with good food AND excellent service! Lastly seats in restaurant are not padded... if you are thin be prepared to have sore bottom upon departure! read more

Dolcetto - Wood fired pizza - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

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Awesome patio, great wine, close to home. Never had a bad meal! The only suggestion I could make it is to add more variety to the set menu.

Dolcettos used to be my favourite restaurant however when I went for lunch on March 26 2022 I got food poisoning from the salad. When I called the restaurant the next day the manager said it Wouldn't have been food poisoning. Apparently he must be a dr as well also this was the second time I went there where there is no heat in the bathroom and only cold water to wash your hands very disappointed in the food and attitude I won't be back read more

Love their patio! With the amount of huge flowers it feels like an oasis from the parking lot that it overlooks. Food was very fresh and delicious. Menu however is limited. Plus we ordered an alcoholic drink which is overpriced and tasted as if it had no alchohol. Would go back for sure but will avoid their pricey drinks. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration while in town, and was expecting something amazing due to recommendations and especially upon overhearing someone in the parking lot say it was a 1-hour wait at the time (luckily we had reservations). The food was alright. The daily special of squash agnolotti was rich and flavourful, but portion size was small. Chicken parm was just chicken parm, nothing special about it at all and probably quite overpriced at $24. While we didn't order it, we saw a lot of mussels coming out of the kitchen and would probably have added it on if our food didn't take close to FORTY-FIVE minutes to come after ordering. Definitely felt some regret in choosing this restaurant and wasting a chunk of our limited time in London sitting there hungry waiting for food. Only plus side was the free birthday tiramisu which came with a sparkler allowing for memorable photos. read more

We were at this restaurant on May 7th with a reservation. They gave us seats at a tiny, very high bar table, which we refused as we are seniors who don't want to climb up a ladder to sit and risk falling. We were then directed to the patio which was quite nice. The lasagna cheese had the texture of coarse sand. The linguini was missing the chicken and when it was requested it was over-cooked and tough. No parmesan or pepper offered. Over priced for what you get. Denise and Lionel read more

Went for dinner Last Friday . We were seated promptly . The appetizers came fairly quickly . Dinner was over an hour later . Fettucine was undercooked and pizzas were watery and undercooked as well. Were told of our time restriction and really glad they didn't make us leave before we were finished . Its a shame as we were really looking forward to our night out. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant. I would have called them directly but were unable to reach by phone as they seem to be screening the calls . I must not be the only one disappointed in the restaurant. read more

Pizza was good but everything else was a gong show and disaster. These are the questions I have about this place: -why is the place full of smoke half the time? -why are children running around like it's a playground? -why is half the staff 11 or 12 years old and looking confused? -why did so much glass get broken? Why was the restaurant so bad? Get the pizza to go. read more

I'm surprised to see the negative reviews! We popped in here for lunch recently after a visit with some family friends. We were all in a somber mood but needed to eat and weren't really wanting a fast food option. We called before we went as it was a holiday but they were open for biz and for a bit we were the only people in the whole place which soon changed and it was hopping! I wasn't familiar with any of the wines on the menu and was deliberating with another person on what we should get. I saw a Barbera and went for that as it channeled a great Barbera my hubby and I enjoy in a Washington State beach town. When your server says "Great choice!" you are usually in for a treat....no seriously! He didn't have to say anything other than "how many glasses?" I had the manicotti with a salad and enjoyed both very much. I left quite a bit of the sauce but manicotti is one of those dishes you need saucy so it wasn't a big deal. The food came out hot and in good time and we were able to relax and perk up our spirits. I'm glad my brother suggested we try Dolcetto! read more

I visited Dolcetto with three family members to celebrate a birthday lunch. I hadn't heard of the restaurant before then, but the family had heard good things. We were able to be seated right away as lunch was just beginning, and they gave us a choice of tables. Our waitress was pleasant and friendly, and various staff members came by regularly to refill our waters. We were very comfortable at first. As the restaurant filled, it became incredibly loud and echoey and we had trouble hearing one another. We had a bit of a time limit, which we mentioned to our server, and she did indeed make sure our entrees came out quickly. Unfortunately, I think the quality of our food suffered because of the rush. I ordered the pollo crema di aglio because I love a cream sauce. Sadly, the dish wasn't creamy at all, and the sauce was so oily it separated before my eyes. The chicken was quite dry and overcooked and the sauce was very bland. My son's chicken parm was the same - bland sauce, overcooked chicken and too much oil. We had dessert and the mango gelato I ordered was delicious. I think I would return to Dolcetto to try a different entree without a rush order to see if that makes a difference, but it won't be for a while given the high prices. The whole thing was only okay. read more

Incredibly disappointed with the rude and condescending interaction with the owner/manager Dino at Dolcetto - especially on Mother's Day while visiting with my Grandma. After placing our order, our waitress came back to let us know that the kitchen did not have time to separate eggs to accommodate an egg yolk allergy, so we requested an allergen menu to place a new order. The manager then came to patronizingly explain that they could not accommodate any food allergies because they were too busy before rushing off - the restaurant had less than 5 tables seated and still not even half full before we left. No other options were offered to accommodate allergies and while our waitress was apologetic, the manager and hostess LAUGHED off our unpleasant experience. We left hungry and appalled. Since it was a holiday, restaurants were booked so finally, brunch was from the grocery store. I do not typically write reviews, especially unpleasant ones, but the attitude of the owner/manager was disgusting towards my Grandma!! #dontfuckwithgrandma read more

I've given Dolcetto three chances, and I wouldn't go back. The restaurant is beautiful and the patio is wonderful in the summer and I understand that this is a "nice" place for London but the food is mediocre at best. I've had their pizza, pasta and eggs at brunch and all of it was underwhelming and ridiculously overpriced. My family and I were just there on Tuesday for dinner and the bill came to $100 without alcohol or dessert. For some reason there was also an abundance of salt in all the dishes- even the bread to start. I'd rather end up at a Moxies or Milestones then eat here. read more

Great tasting Italian food, nice ambiance, great service. Need reservations, always busy.

Visited on October 13, 2021. COVID protocols were in place. We were served by Aimee who was very friendly, attentive and accurate. Our four meals, which were all different, were delicious. We unanimously said it was one of our best dining experiences and will be back. read more

Feel like Italian, but don't want the traditional chain restaurant "all you can eat salad and breadsticks" experience? Dolcetto is worth a try. Fresh ingredients, an approachable wine list, excellent service and a really great patio add up to a nice experience. The fried risotto balls are a must try item. All of their pastas are fantastic, but my favourites are the gnocchi and risotto. The pizzas are also very good. They also make one heck of a veal parmesan. Very kid friendly, they give "silly strings" for the young ones to play with and have a decent kids menu. I'm not usually a fan of restaurants in the burbs' but this is worth checking out if you find yourself in this corner of the city. read more

Dolcetto - Veal Parmesan. Excellent dish. - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

If you are looking for Italian fare , then Dolcetto is for you. Fresh local ingredients. The salmon is excellent. This time I ordered the manicotti and it was very tasty. Another time I ordered the Butter Squash Ravioli, it was pretty good but could use a little more flavour. However , for the pis de resistance , a must try is their in-house tiramisu. By far the best I've ever had and I've had plenty. I enjoy it so much I come just for a piece of Tiramisu and a cappuccino. The service is excellent and very friendly. The ambience is relaxing and the decor, modern chique. A great place for a date and family or friend gathering. read more

Dolcetto - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

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Nice clean restaurant. Very friendly staff. Great tasting food. Small portions. Extremely high prices. A dinner consisting of one appetizer and two entrees, no drinks just water, came to nearly $100. The first thing I did when I got home after dinner at Dolcetto's, was make dinner. The food is good, but not worth anywhere near the cost. Unless you are a very successful lawyer, doctor, or Christian Grey ... go elsewhere. read more

Great place on the new upcoming west end area! Awesome decor inside this resto which makes it a nice touch compared to the normal run of the mill style resturaunts in the city. HUGE patio for relaxing with a cold beverage. Food menu is Italian hence the name, great pasta dishes and a must have meat and cheese platter which is huge and comes with jellys, infused cheeses etc. Staff are friendly and helpful. Pros - location for west london dwellers, staff Cons - loud, can hear everything like it's right beside you. read more

Dolcetto - Main area in Dolcettos - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

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TL;DR: Food was good, but the bill left a sour taste in my mouth. With 3 young children, my wife and I don't often get to go out on dates. When we do, we usually go to Bertoldi's, a favourite of ours. Last night, Bertoldi's didn't have a table available and we were too hungry to wait, so we decided to give Dolcetto another try (we'd been there once before). I ordered the fettucine dolcetto, and asked for the chicken breast to be replaced by zucchini, as I wanted a vegetarian option. The dish tasted much as expected, with nicely balanced flavours, and the portion was generous. My wife ordered the ravioli (no surprise - she loves any kind of cheese-filled pasta) and asked if it would be possible to mix some of the gorgonzola sauce (found in another dish) into the pomodoro sauce. My wife asks for blush sauce (or something creamier than pomodoro sauce) at whichever Italian restaurant we go to and 9 times out of 10 this request is honoured. Our server last night suggested that he could bring some gorgonzola sauce on the side so that my wife could mix it in with her pomodoro sauce, which she agreed to. We were quite full but ordered dessert anyway, a rich chocolate cake with a hint of basil which I loved but my wife hated. It was all in all a lovely date, until we received the bill and saw that we had been charged $2.50 for the gorgonzola sauce! I asked the server about this and he said that he had tried to put it through as $0.99 but it was a premium sauce so he had to put it through for $2.50. We both felt that charging us $2.50 for the sauce was extremely petty, given that: a) we had spent over $100 on dinner (including wine and dessert); b) I had requested zucchini instead of chicken breast in my $22 pasta (clearly zucchini is much less expensive than chicken breast and $22 is not normal for a vegetarian pasta dish, but there was no corresponding reduction in price); c) my wife had requested to change the sauce, anyway, not to add additional sauce! Despite the nice atmosphere, ease of booking a table and reasonable food, we will not be eating here again in a hurry. London has plenty of good Italian restaurants to choose from who treat their customers well. read more

First time went to the place we got food poisoning and ended up in the ER. But mustered up the courage to go again a year later! No poisoning this time! Good food, good patio, good drinks. Pizzas are pretty good. read more

Went for a family member's birthday dinner. The menu had many options that fit everyone's taste buds. I requested to have a candle for the birthday dessert. They remembered the request and brought it promptly after we finished dinner. Portions were not large except for the salmon (highly recommended) and I could have ate more but the flavour and taste made up for it (I had the trout). Delicious food!! Highly enjoyed the environment although it was a bit loud. The staff were generally helpful and brought everything that we asked for and was able to answer questions about the dishes as if they had actually tried the food before. They have a large selection of desserts, more than most restaurants. The tiramisu was not too sweet and very moist. Would return to try more. read more

The atmosphere of this place is certainly unlike any other in London. It's an open terrace and very cool. I had the Santa Lucia pizza tonight and subbed the arugula for basil (which was a delicious choice btw). Their crust is delicious they make it super thin and crispy- super authentic. The service was pretty good, I would have appreciated if our waiter came around a little bit more to check in but I could see he had quite a few tables to look after. Overall it was great I will definitely be back to try the angel hair pasta!!!! read more

Dolcetto - Italian Near Me - London, Ontario

Overall, good service and the food is very traditional to Italian cuisine. They also serve some interesting dishes along with great deserts. I really have an appreciation for restaurants that serve Grappa. It is important as an Italian restaurant. I live right next door and hope to continue to utilize this great space. At the end, the manager came over and let me know that my gelato was on the house tonight. It's not my birthday, and these individuals want to do a good job. Outstanding visit, great support for this London eatery. read more

I went by Dolcetto multiple times without checking it out. It wasn't until my boss decided to have lunch with me there that I actually went in. First glance it looks beautiful. Lovely wooden decor and a friendly atmosphere. The staff was pleasent and friendly. They start you with some water right away (which I love) and give you bread and olive oil for a pre dinner snack. I've gone for breakfast and dinner and both times were amazing. For breakfast I got blueberry pancakes and they were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. For dinner I had the soup of the day and one of their pizzas with Bruschetta for an app. Delish fresh ingredients are always used. Whether you are interested in lunch breakfast or dinner, this is a great place to try out if you like Italian food! read more

First the positives. The atmosphere is lovely and the patio is one my favourites! Friends and I often frequent Dolcetto for a catch up over their delicious sangria. I should mention that service is excellent as well. As for the food, one word, awful. I have yet to have a good meal here. At first I assumed it was just a bad day. The second time I thought maybe it was my choice, but I have finally come to terms with the fact that food is not a reason to come here. Last night I ventured to Dolcetto for my birthday dinner purely because the location is close to home and we were in the mood for a patio night. First, our server Lindsay was lovely, as was the bar tender who provided an extra birthday shot for me. Knowing the food is often hit and miss, minus the hit, my bf and I decided on the fettuccine Alfredo. Our rational was if "michelinas" can pull of a microwaveable dish that's ok, then Dolcetto should be able to pull this off as well. We were terribly wrong. My first bite tasted like plain pasta. I asked for more sauce, but realized quickly that this was equivalent to adding water to the dish. There was absolutely zero seasoning to the sauce. Furthermore the chicken was so very over cooked. I immediately had it packaged up in hopes to add some of my own Alfredo sauce at home and salvage my $18 pasta dish. Our server could see my disappointment and brought us out a desert to share. Truthfully I would have preferred the pasta removed from my bill. So will I return? Sadly, likely. As I mentioned I love the patio and sangria here, but never will I make the mistake of eating here again. read more

I have visited this restaurant 5 times now four times for business and 1 for pleasure. I have to say food is exceptional and tremendous value for $. Restaurant has great atmosphere and probably the cleanest I have ever been to. Staff is pleasant and aiming to please. Dino the owner is always floating around to make sure customers are happy! Great place Scott T read more

We chose this restaurant due Yelp reviews. My husband was craving Italian and I wanted to make sure it was quality. We weren't disappointed. After learning all the pasta was made in-restaurant I ordered Papperdalle pasta (wide egg noodles with a traditional lamb sauce) and my husband ordered Lasagna. Both dishes were very fresh & tasty. For dessert I ordered a cannoli and my husband, mint chocolate gelato. The cannoli was not the typical bakery version I was expecting. It used a chunkier ricotta with chocolate shavings that overflowed the cannoli shell onto the plate. It was great in its own rite but I still prefer the original version. We would eat there again on another trip to London. read more

The location isn't picturesque (in a power centre), but the décor compensates. Modern, with wood elements and an open kitchen. The full-length windows open to a large patio, Montréal-style. Seating options include bar dining, banquettes, booths and tables. Comfort for everyone! Our server (Jihan) was lovely and accommodating. She ensured that none of our selections infringed upon my dietary restrictions. If you are clear about your limitations from the outset, you shouldn't have a problem. Wine list: large enough. Three choices of prosecchi ($10-$13). More than seven each of the whites and reds by the glass, plus rosé. Menu: again, large enough. Multiple sandwiches and salads for lunch, plus the option of ordering off the regular menu. Pappardelle with lamb, chicken saltimbocca, several seafood options, plus vegetarian dishes, so there is something for everyone. Large portions. On that point, a small plea: if you are able, please consider keeping food storage containers in your car so that you can wrap up the uneaten portion when dining out. It saves small businesses money (a little bit from each diner adds up over the course of a year) and it saves packaging from going into a landfill. Try it - you'll be surprised at how good you feel. A very satisfying experience. read more

In London visiting friends and they brought us here..as the place to try...looks like a great place in the summer to experience the patio - unfortunately a bit too cold tonight Service was exceptional and very friendly and quick for a more of a formal restaurant.. Two appies - Polpotte and Roasted Prosciutto... both very tasty however three of each - odd portion size and for four one went without with each - so couples can't share easily, The bottle of wine had between the girls was very much enjoyed, great wine list - and wait staff was very knowledgeable of all brands.. Four entrees: Rigatoni Sorrento, Agnolotti, Conchiglie and Linguine Di Mare - all were very tasty and lets just say no complaints from the table We were the last table in the restaurant and there was no rushing us out the door or anything - in fact the manager came and offered free desert to thank us for our patronage.. which really top off a great meal.. nice touch (3 x tiramisu, conolli) Service, food, flavour all really good - don't expect a fast cheap meal with a full dinner service. read more

An wonderful addition to the London dining scene! The decor and ambiance is truly unique and fun. While there is no way for any place in Southwestern Ontario to capture the magic of Europe, Dolcetto comes close enough for me. My wife and I have had a lunch and a dinner here so far. So far the Capricciosa pizza and the Classico sandwich have been our favorites. The pastas we had we alright but had room for improvement. read more

Was looking forward to being able to get out for lunch with a friend here. The hostesses followed all protocols regarding the vaccine cards etc. and we were shown to our table. The server came over and I mentioned I am Celiac with dairy intolerance and he did say that they take precautions, I ordered what I thought to be a very safe salad as it was both GF and Vegan. When they brought the order to the table, they carried my plate underneath my friend's ( She had a panini) , I asked her if the other server had added that I needed it to be GF as she had carried improperly. She mentioned that there was nothing noted about my being Celiac, I asked her to please take it back and ask that another be made (safely). When she brought it back - I asked her if it was a completely new salad, she said it was. I should have just left it. Unfortunately, shortly after leaving the restaurant I began to feel unwell and have stomach issues... hope it does not progress to my joints. Wait staff have to understand dietary issues better - I left a tip because I realize that everyone gets a slice of it, and it is not fair to penalize those who were doing their part, not because I felt service or food was great. Education re cross contamination is essential - unless you have to go through what we do when this happens, you do not get it. read more