4. Dolce

Dolce

$50 - $75

One of the hippest and hottest places in Philadelphia isn’t exactly a nightclub, but more of a traditional restaurant with a twist. At Dolce, traditional table service and real Italian food are flipped with a very chic, modern, and dimly lit ambiance. When paired together, it’s an Old-World meets New-World match made in heaven. Each dish, crafted by Italian chef Alfonso Valentino, is made with the freshest Italian ingredients and an attention to detail. They also offer options for private parties inside their banquet facilities. Grab a drink and some friends next time you want Italian food, because at Dolce, Italian is fabulous again.

Reservations

  Restaurant Info

  • 241 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia PA 19106
  • Address: 241 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106
  • Cross Street: 3rd Street
  • Location: Center City | Old City
  • Cuisine: Italian |
  • Cost: $$$ | Moderate | $50 - $75
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Unknown
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Valet Parking |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: (215) 238-9983
  • Features: Full Bar, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip,

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  Business Hours

Reservations Available

Monday
Tuesday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Wednesday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Thursday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Friday
| Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.|  
| Dinner 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Saturday
| Dinner 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.|  
Sunday

 Menus

Lunch Menu

Antipasto & Insalata

Zuppa Di Giorno 3.95
Bruschetta 6.00
Grilled Tuscan bread topped with dices plum tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, and garlic.
9th St. Sausage and Peppers 6.00
Grilled mild Italian Sausage with Sauteed bell peppers.
Calamari 5.95
Fried or sauteed in a spicy marinara or a lemon-caper sauce.
Mussels 8.00
Prince Edward Island mussels available sauteed in a white wine-garlic or a spicy marinara.
Antipasto Della Casa Per Due 15.95
A selection of imported Italian meats and cheeses, roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, tomatoes,and romaine lettuce. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.
Buffalo Mozzarella Fresca 9.00
Imported Buffalo mozzarella served with vine-ripend plum tomatoes, and basil pesto.
Insalata Verde 6.00
Baby greens with marinated mushrooms, roasted peppers, and plum tomatoes in a balsamic dressing.
Insalata Di Caeser Del Pollo 8.95
Grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and radicchio with parmesan croutons in a traditional caesar dressing.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad 6.00
Vine-ripened plum tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and olives in oil and red vinegar.
Tuscany Olives 6.95
Marinated Cerignola, Calabrese, and Gaeta olives served with imported cheese, slices of proscuitto di parma, and Tuscan bread.

Panini

Meatball Sandwich 7.95
Dolce meatballs topped with provolone cheese on a baguette with a side of tomato.
9th St. Sausage and Peppers 7.95
Grilled mild Italian sausage with sauteed bell peppers on a baguette.
Dolce Panini 8.95
Tomato, mozzarela, basil, endive, roasted peppers, and proscuitto on a kaiser roll.
Chicken Parmesan 7.95
Breaded chicken smothered with plum tomato sauce and melted mozzarella on baguette.
Roman Burger 7.95
Served on a Kaiser roll with a crisp pickle spear; Topped with plum tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan 7.95
Breaded eggplant smothered with plum tomato sauce and melted mozzarella on baguette.
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich 7.95
Breaded chicken topped with broccoli rabe and a provolone cheese on a Kaiser roll
Crab Cake Sandwich 9.95
Pan-seared jumbo lump crab cake with basil aioli on a Kaiser roll.

Executive Lunch Special

Orecchiette 11.95
With mild sausage and broccoli rabe in a lightly spiced garlic-olive oil.
Pollo Della Rosemary 11.95
European stle chicken breast oven-roasted, with rosemary. Served with mashed potatoes and boccoli rabe.
Spaghetti and Home-Made Meatballs 11.95
Spaghetti with beef and veal meatballs in a fresh plum tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Con Gambero 11.95
Sauteed shrimp in a rose vodka sauce and fresh Regiano Parmesan over rigatoni.
Duo Della Gnocchi 11.95
Spinach gnocchi in a pesto sauce and potato gnocchi in a traditional marinara sauce.
Angel Hair with Arugula and Pancetta 11.95
Fresh arugula, crispy pancetta, and peas in a rose sauce over angel hair pasta.
Dolce Salmon 11.95
Oven-roasted honey glazed Atlantic salmon with vegetable risotto.
Filet with Fettuccine 11.95
Filet Mignon tips, sweet peas, a hint of mint, and home-made fettuccine in a light cream sauce.
Dolce Lasagna 11.95
Home-made with traditional meat sauce, fresh pasta, and a blend of three cheeses.
Linguine Con Il Pesto 11.95
Home-made linguine tossed with basil pesto and diced tomatoes.
Linguine Di Mare 11.95
Shrimp, calamari, and mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato broth over linguine.
Penne Pomodoro 11.95
Traditional tomato sauce topped with ricotta and fresh basil.
Marsala Del Pollo 11.95
Sauteed chicken breast with wild mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes; Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Entrees

Lobster Fra Diavolo 21.95
One and a half pound live Maine lobster simmered in a spicy tomato sauce over fettuccine.
Roasted Lamb Chops 24.95
Served with grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers, and zucchini over seasonal plum tomatoes.
Filet Mignon 19.95
Served with a port wine reduction, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables.
Live Maine Lobster 0.00
1 1/2 lb. to 4 lb. Served with drawn butter and your choice od side.

Sides

Broccoli Rabe 0.00
Meatballs 0.00
Pasta 0.00
Ricotta Cheese 0.00
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic 0.00
Asparagus 0.00
Seasonal Vegetables 0.00
9th St. Sausage and Peppers 0.00
Mashed Potatoes 0.00

Dinner Menu

Antipasto & Insalata

Zuppa Di Giorno 6.00
Bruschetta 8.00
Grilled Tuscan bread topped with plum tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, lemon, and garlic.
Calamari 9.00
Fried or sauteed in a spicy marinara or a lemon-caper sauce.
Steamed Mussels 9.00
Prince Edward Island mussels available sauteed in a white wine-garlic or a spicy marinara.
Eggplant Parmesan 10.00
Breaded eggplant with fresh plum tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
9th St. Sausage and Peppers 10.00
Grilled mild Italian sausage with sauteed bell peppers.
Colossal Shrimp and Crabmeat Cocktail 16.00
Served chilled with jumbo lump crab, a lemon wedge, and cocktail sauce.
Grilled Langostino 17.00
Mediterranean lobster with a balsamic and olive oil infusion.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad 8.00
Vine-ripened plum tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, amd imported olives in olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Buffalo Mozzarella Fresca 11.00
Imported Buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripened plum tomatoes, and basil pesto.
Insalata Verde 8.00
Baby greens with marinated mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and plum tomatoes in a balsamic dressing.
Tuscany Olives 12.00
Marinated Cergignola, Calabrese, gaeta olives. Served with three cheeses, slices of Proscuitto di Parma, and Tuscan bread.
Insalata Di Caeser 8.00
Crisp romaine and radicchio lettuce with regiano parmesan, home-made croutons, and a traditional caesar dressing.
Antipasto Della Casa Per Due 17.00
A selection of imported Italian meats and cheeses, roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.

Pasta

Penne Pomodoro 15.00
Traditional tomato sauce topped with ricotta and fresh basil.
Linguine Con Il Pesto 15.00
Fresh linguine with a basil pesto and diced tomatoes.
Duo Della Gnocchi 17.00
Spinach gnocchi in a pesto sauce and potato gnocchi in a traditional marinara sauce.
Dolce Lasagna 18.00
Home-made with traditional meat sauce, fresh pesto, and a blend of three Italian cheeses.
Linguine Di Mare 23.00
Fresh shrimp, calamari, and mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato broth over linguine.
Angel Hair with Arugula and Pancetta 17.00
Fresh arugula, crispy pancetta, and peas in a rose sauce over angel hair pasta.
Spaghetti and Home-Made Meatballs 16.00
Spaghetti with beef and veal meatballs in a fresh plum tomato sauce.
Orecchiette 19.00
With mild sausage and broccoli rabe in a lightly spiced garlic olive-oil.
Rigatoni Con Gambero 20.00
Large shrimp sauteed in a rose vodka sauce with fresh regiano parmesan over rigatoni.
Lobster Fra Diavolo 30.00
1 1/2 lb. live Maine lobster simmered in a spicy tomato sauce over home-made fettuccine.

Carne

Marsala Del Pollo 19.00
Sauteed chicken breast with wild mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Filet Mignon 27.00
Grilled to temperature and served with a port wine reduction. Accompanied by mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Pollo Della Rosemary 19.00
European style chicken breast oven-roasted, with rosemary. Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe.
Roasted Lamb Chops 27.00
Served with grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers, and zucchini over seasonal plum tomatoes.

Pesci

Dolce Salmon 18.00
Oven-roasted honey glazed salmon with vegetable risotto.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes 26.00
Pan-seared jumbo lump crab cakes with a vegetable risotto and citrus salsa.
Grilled Tuna Puttanesca 24.00
With olives, capers, tomatoes, and fresh basil over fettuccine.
Live Maine Lobster 0.00
1 1/2 lb. to 4 lb. Served with drawn butter and your choice of side.

Sides

Broccoli Rabe 0.00
Pasta 0.00
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic 0.00
Seasonal Vegetables 0.00
Mashed Potatoes 0.00
Meatballs 0.00
Ricotta Cheese 0.00
Asparagus 0.00
9th St. Sausage and Peppers 0.00

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