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Dolci Cafe Italiano

4.4 (856 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Jamie G.

If your in the Rancho San Diego area this is a great place to try! This is my second time here I've been here for lunch and it was great. This time we went for dinner and it was just as good! Our waitress was super friendly and personable. Everyone was just pleasant there! Great atmosphere I like sitting in the patio area everything is still enclosed for any type of weather!

Fettuccine Cartoccio
Lin J.

Came here on a whim. Food was delicious. Service was attentive. Sat outdoors and felt the breeze. Such a cute place!! Wish I took a picture of the lasagna and caprese but we ate it too fast!!

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Nadine C.

Lunch in El Cajon, California... My cousins and I were looking for something different to eat and decided on Italian cuisine. I found Dolci Cafe Italiano on my Yelp App! Parking was free and easy in the shared lot. We didn't have a reservation and walked right in. There was no air-conditioning, but we were hungry. We thought that inside would be cooler than outdoor dining... I'm not sure. It was a bit warm in both areas... Service was pleasant and efficient. I ordered the lasagna. It was cheesy, hot, meaty, and good! It was like comfort food to me. I would have enjoyed it more if there was air-conditioning... haha!

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Antonia R.

Amazing food! The Branzino and lamb chops were divine!! Anthony/ Tony was such a pleasure! He named the specials and we were sold! A bottle of Lodi old vines wine, great service and wonderful ambiance.

Ravioli di Carne
Armando D.

Food was awesome! We had the angel hair pasta with shrimp and spicy marinara...great! We also had the pasta primavera which was very delicious! All in all great service and all! Would have given them a five star rating but we got sort of turned off by the waitress telling us we only had 10 minutes to order since the kitchen was being shut down. Knowing that we didn't order drinks nor appetizers, something we normally like to do before we eat our main entree. I personally liked watching the padres play before me on big screen tv!

.Eggplant parmigiana, cheese ravioli add 2 meatballs, linguine gambieri and a bwet salad
Kim D.

Stopped for dinnee on our way home from the casino just before 7pm on a Saturday. There wasn't a wait. We had the eggplant parmigiana, cheese ravioli with 2 added meatballs, linguine gamberi and we shared the beet salad. Everything was pretty tasty and food came out fast and hot. The ravioli pasta was just a bit too thick around the edges but that was really the only flaw in the food. Service could have been a little more attentive. The waiter didnt check in after the food was brought out despite walking by our table a dozen or more times. A server did refill our waters after bringing out the food and obliged when we asked for some parmesean cheese. The waiter eventually stopped by after we got up and helped ourselves to the to-go containers. He was very apologetic. Not at all a fault on the restaurant but we were subjected to loud music and street racing exhaust noises from cars in the parking lot the entire meal. Overall it was an above average meal and experience and definitely worth giving a try.

Salmon Sanremo
Elizabeth R.

Super yummy! This was my first time eating here and most definitely will go back! Had the Salmon Sanremo which was so good! Very flavorful and mouth watering. The chefs choice vegetables were very tasty. Before this we did try the crab cakes that I did not get a picture of, but they were pretty good appetizer. Service was really nice and friendly. And the atmosphere was lovely. Recommend going here for any occasion.

Calamari
Michelle B.

Late post. Happened to be in the area and this place came up nearby in Yelp search. So glad I tried it. Ordered the calamari and lasagna. Huge orders, delicious, and tasty.

Pasta
Sura L.

If you're looking for authentic Italian food -- this place is it! I just got back from Italy and I was craving some good pasta again. Their recipes are unmatched. And the decor is super cute! Definitely coming back. And the waiters are very sweet and welcoming! Top notch customer service. They actually look like they enjoy interacting with people I love that! The owner was super nice, has some amazing stories if you get to chat with him do it :) he's awesome!

Pollo Parmesan.  The best ever!!!

Everything (food, service, ambiance,price) is always excellent. It's worth the drive from wherever you're from.

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A local favorite! Great people and great food. We dine in and takeout. Everyone is always friendly and the food is always good!

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Cook " real Italian flavored food" this restaurant needs to improve their Italian flavors of real Italian food!

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We loved it!! Tony the server was amazing! He brought our food out promptly and was very attentive. The food was wonderful

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