I'm writing this review with a slice of this glorious pizza in my left hand because this review could not wait. $20 for this was fantastic! Ever since I got back from Italy there was always something about pizza I could always find wrong with in Virginia Beach. This is the best pizza I've had in this area hands down. We got a pizza to-go called the Pie-za. The sausage was 10/10, cheese was epic, ricotta was FIRE this was a great addition to this pie 10/10, and crust was perfect... including the crust. Small family style shop and the folks at the counter were very nice. read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Pie-Za - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great food! All fresh ingredients. Great service. Highly recommend. Our favorite pizza is the dolce read more

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Little local pizzeria was in the mood for some good fettuccine Alfredo when I looked at the reviews this place came highly recommended so I decided to give it a try. As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted. The young lady was very, very friendly and super knowledgeable. It appears a lot of locals go there quite a few people were sitting waiting for their order. It was a very busy night for them, which is always a good sign. I decided I want to give their fettuccine Alfredo a try. I added chicken and I also had to order a slice of cheese pizza. You always have to try a slice of pizza from a local pizzeria. Let's start with a slice of pizza very good thin crust just like I like it cooked to perfection now moving on to the fettuccine Alfredo. The noodles were slightly overcooked, but the Alfredo sauce was very very good. I think if I order it again, I would skip the chicken but all in all I would order it again and go back and visit them . I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo dinner which came with a salad and bread. The portion sizes are very good enough for where I can have lunch the next day, which is always a good thing for me so if you're ever in the neighborhood, I highly recommend you give them a try. I would definitely would suggest you calling in your order because I do get very busy specially on the weekends Thank me later. read more

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I would love to give a higher rating. I think this establishment is very cute and the staff is friendly. However, the pizza is a bit undeveloped. Too soggy I would say. When holding up the pizza it should be firm, not flop down. I even put my slice on the air fryer a bit to cook it a bit more. The flavor is good, I ordered pepperoni with mushrooms and banana peppers. read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Pepperoni, mushroom and banana peppers - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Granny and I took three grandchildren at 6:30 on a Friday, a busy time. We were greeted and seated promptly by Kim. Drink orders were placed and quickly delivered. 5 seconds later, the youngest spilled her full pink lemonade all over the floor and table. They quickly mobilized and took care of the cleanup. Not even a hint of resentment. A fresh lemonade appeared magically. The pizzas were delicious! This is a great pizza restaurant. read more

The spaghetti and meatballs were good, and the bread was fresh. Prices were reasonable for what you get. The service was kind and attentive, making for a pleasant overall experience. read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

They are the BEST pizzeria in town! Takes time to order food sometimes when they are so busy, but it's worth the wait.

Friendly staff, cute interior. Fresh vegetables in a nice sized salad to share & pizza items were abundant. Pizza sauce & cheese on pizza were tasty. Will return. read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Menu 4/2025 - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Great meatballs! Chicken parm is tasty. Reasonably priced. Would have liked to see a rustic Italian bread, but the ciabatta was good. Look forward to trying the pizza. read more

The pizza and cheesecake were scrumptious The pizza was really delicious and the ingredients tasted fresh. The service was prompt and friendly. The reason for the four stars, is sometimes the taste of the pizza is not consistent but it is still good. read more

As a pizza lover, this was an absolutely fantastic experience. The story behind the owners was what actually drew us in when looking for a pizza spot on VA Beach getaway. The staff were wonderful, the environment was perfect. But most importantly, the pizza AND garlic cheese bread were top notch! You can see my actual reaction in this video, you don't even have to skip ahead because it was our first stop! https://youtu.be/eAr91JV8-K0?si=eJoi45W9My1x3Nac read more

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Great service, great food! Mom and pop place with many of their items made in house. We got the meatball sub and a Hawaiian pizza, both great. Hit the spot! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Amazing pizza and always served with a smile! This has been my go to spot since I moved

I've now visited Dolcinea on three occasions. I've done one takeout trip and two in restaurant dinings. I'll start by saying that I'm an Italian food snob. I am not only Italian but we cook a great deal of homemade Italian food weekly. The food at Dolcinea has not let me down yet. I've been satisfied with the flavor, quantity and quality every time. I'll start with the Alfredo. I make Alfredo 2-3 times per month from scratch down to shredding our own Parmesan cheese imported from Italy. Dolcinea's alfredo is creamy and cheesy just the way it's supposed to be. Garlic flavoring does not overpower their sauce. It's a very well balanced Alfredo sauce that they make in house and you can tell immediately that it's not coming out of any kind of prepackaging. While I prefer my at home Alfredo it costs me about 5x as much to make the sauce for 3 than their entire portion costs after tax. It's a really great dish and you can add protein to it for a very reasonable price. It's good enough I'd stop making it myself if my wife would let me. The portion size is also pretty big, I think you'd be hard pressed to not be satisfied by the amount and quality of food you're getting with this dish. My 3 year old daughter has had the kids spaghetti as well. The tomato sauce is rich and hearty. It has good balanced flavor with a rich profile. We added meat to it and the meatballs and ground beef in general here have great flavor and complement the sauce very well. I was blown away by the portion size for a kids meal item. She ate well which is rare for her and I ended up eating what was left for lunch the next day. If you like a good tomato sauce you'll likely enjoy this dish as well. Both my daughter and I really enjoy the pizza. It's thin and not over sauced. My personal favorite is half cheese and half meatball. This is also the only restaurant my daughter has ever even tried a piece of pizza that wasn't strictly cheese. On our last visit she stole my pizza and ate most of it and I ended up eating the kids Alfredo we had ordered for her. If you like a thin pizza it's a must try. My mother is the most difficult to please. She's enjoyed all three of our visits and most recently she sampled the steak Philly. She really enjoyed the sandwich and once again it was a big portion. She was only able to eat half of it and really enjoyed having the other half for a lunch the next day. I'll add the fries were very good and had a good amount of crisp. I did not try the sandwich myself but my mother really enjoyed it. Overall here you're going to get great flavor and quality combined with a good portion size. We feel this place is a great value for the money compared with a lot of other options in the area. The pasta dishes are far superior to what Primo now offers. The Alfredo for sure really is multiple levels better than at Primo which is nearby. It is not only better in flavor but in quality and price. You can't go wrong giving this small family owned restaurant a shot. read more

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Service from Kim was awesome! Very welcoming and friendly! The food was just as good as the service! I had bruschetta appetizer, bread was delicious and it was seasoned perfectly! Also had the house salad with chicken added to it. Fresh veggies and delicious homemade ranch! Will definitely come back! read more

I really enjoyed the turkey sandwich. It had everything I wanted on it. I do not think the bake their own bread bit the bread they use is nice. read more

First meal after not being able to eat solid food for a couple of days. Ordered a pie with meat balls the wife had a club sub with fries. She said it was good, I can't really speak to that. My pizza was good, close to NY style, the way I like it. It didn't have any oil on top, so it seemed a little dry. The crust was good. We dipped it into the leftover balsamic from the caprese. I ate 3 slices and wound up taking the other 5 home where they reheated nicely on a pizza stone and made a convient dinner the next day. Dolcinea is not fancy, but the food is good. Prices were reasonable. We would eat there again. I would rate it about 7.5 out of 10. read more

Very nice friendly local restaurant. The food is very good. My son and I frequently go there for lunch. I have met friends there for dinner. The service is good, the food is good, it's not a loud place. All in all I imagine I will continue to go back many times. read more

I usually order the Steak N Cheese sub but opted for pizza and meatball plate tonight. The pizza was delicious! Very cheesy and a crisp and chewy crust. The best surprise was the tender meatball plate. They were smothered in delicious sauce and covered in gooey cheese. Best secret was the scoop of ricotta hidden underneath! First rate!!!! read more

everything about this place is fantastic great family atmosphere extremely personable staff and the meatballs. The secret ingredient has to be love because they taste better than my Nonna's, but please don't tell. read more

If you haven't tried Dolcinea yet, stop what you're doing right now and go! Now! Such an adorable husband and wife couple really take the service and ambiance to the next level. We felt so welcomed and appreciated, and inspired by their story. And the pizza, OMG! Having lived four years in Naples, Italy, I set the bar pretty high, and Dolcinea delivers with distinction! Everything was amazing, the crust, the sauce, the toppings, the love imparted into every slice (an Italian requirement), I can't say enough about how much we loved everything. We also tried the meatballs, but devoured them so fast in pleasure and excitement, I forgot to snap a picture. As I suggested, whatever you're doing now is not important, go and try Dolcinea! read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I was told about this restaurant by an acquaintance. I was searching for a pizza while in virginia beach and always disappointed. This place the pizza is incredible. Reminiscent of NY pizza. The crust thin with a slight crisp on the bottom. My only home for pizza and Italian food. read more

Really good pizza love their sauce and dough plus its so close to us! Cant wait to try other things

Amazing service, and the food was fresh and good!!! The chicken was amazing, and the environment was awesome very clean too!!! read more

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Food was really good, very friendly and great prices. Pizza was so good, crust was chewy and flavorful, sauce was just perfect. Will definitely be back read more

Brand new local owned pizzeria just opened! Nicely decorated interior, simple. Staff is very nice and patient, because I couldn't make up my mind of what to order. At first I thought this was a bit on the pricey side, but it makes up for it in flavor. Hand made pizza from scratch. The menu is small and select, nothing crazy, but everything great! Recommending to everyone! read more

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Everything was delish!!! Service was great. Will certainly be back! Support local and get the word out about this place. Certainly a hidden gem for some great pizza and pasta. I'm bad at taking the pics but had the meatballs, the kids had Alfredo the brother in law had pizza. Everyone raved how good it was! read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Bruschetta - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

A real hidden treat! It's a small restaurant but the food is excellent. I had the best alfredo sauce in a restaurant at this place. Seriously yummy. I ordered it with the fried chicken choice and was totally blown away - such flavor. My husband was delighted with his spaghetti and meatballs. I will admit the ranch dressing was a disappointment but you can order entree only and it's cheaper. The pizzas are very tasty and the prices are quite reasonable. Give it a try. And ask for Dyllin - she'll take great care of you! read more

We got takeout on a Friday night and will absolutely be returning! We ordered online and our order was ready for pickup within 15 mins. Can't beat that! The restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly. We ordered a pizza (made our own with meatballs and ricotta), garlic bread, and a side salad. It was plenty to split between me and my husband. Everything we ordered was AMAZING! The pizza had a crispy crust, the meatballs on top were delicious, and it was a great size for the cost. It was great not having to pay extra for ranch! The garlic bread was delicious and the salad was great with homemade croutons. Everything was incredibly reasonably priced. We will for sure be returning! This is our new go-to spot! read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Pizza with meatballs and ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Not trying to be mean, but this was the only time ive regretted pizza. It wasnt good, they also didnt have pineapple as an option. Everything about this encounter was "off" It didnt seem like a legit pizza restaurant... it seemed more similar to someone w/ an easy bake oven giving it their best shot... read more

Hands down best meatballs I've ever had!!! House side salad with house made vinaigrette was delicious! The fries were crispy and perfectly made! Service was pleasant, friendly, polite, and professional :) Ambience was friendly and inviting! Can't wait to come back :) Thank you!!! read more

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This was our first time trying this place. It's right beside The Outback Steakhouse. The food is AH-MAZING! We ordered Bruschetta for an app and we both ordered meatball subs and we shared a side of fries. Service was wonderful! Our server was extremely friendly. They make most of their food fresh. The meatballs on the subs are also made fresh. You can tell from first bite they're not frozen. Food is priced fairly. Small restaurant but overall pleasant atmosphere. Will definitely be returning. read more

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Dolcinea continues to provide excellent customer service and amazing food for our family. Every time we dine in we are promptly greeted and seated. The servers are attentive and make it their goal to provide an excellent dining experience. When our pizza did not come out to their standards, they immediately remade the pizza without my request. We love the porkie pie pizza and the cheesecake brownies are an absolute must. Do yourself a favor and stop by for a great meal and great conversation. read more

So we saw this in the paper and just had to go again. We made an hour ride to get there, making some excuse about wanting to play mini golf so family didn't complain. I stole this pic from them but I had to when I realized it wasn't up yet. They are worth the hour ride because the meatballs were still wonderful and the pizza in the pics are even better! read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - We saw them in the paper!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Good service with great pizza. You also have the option of ordering a slice. Great crust. Highly recommend

The food was OK, but the service was questionable. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't equivalent to what the other customers received. The owner went around and spoke to every single table and explained their menu and made polite conversation which I thought was great. But when it came to our table which we are minorities, there was very little conversation very superficial and just didn't feel like the same as she provided for the other patrons. read more

I went to this new pizza restaurant with my family and had pizza and pasta. The meal was very good and I wish the restaurant success.

This is from my 8 year old: "This place has very nice servers and the food is very good." He had meatballs and spaghetti and cheese pizza. He described the meatballs as "hot, delicious, good". I got grilled chicken on a salad and the chicken was outstanding, moist. We'd definitely come back! read more

Nice and friendly! Pizza is yummy fresh and made with care! Place is clean and easy to park read more

Dolcinea Pizzeria - Yummy fresh and very reasonably priced They really care about the food here!! - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Outstanding! We were in the area unexpectedly and wanted Italian. Small pizza and pasta place with excellent service and delicious food. My daughter got the chicken parm, great execution and nice sized portion for the price. I had 2 slices of pizza - did not disappoint! If we have reason to be in the area, we will be back. Highly recommend for quality and value. And, both the server and owner were so nice to talk with. read more