Dolce Riviera

Let Your Tastebuds Visit the Italian Riviera

What makes it fun

If you’re looking to wine and dine with a little sparkle, Dolce Riviera is your go to. With its breezy Italian Riviera vibe and lush garden style patio, it feels like dining under a Mediterranean sky in the heart of Dallas. The menu offers fresh housemade pasta plus seafood forward coastal Italian dishes like Spaghetti Allo Scoglio, Seabass Aqua Pazza, and Fritto Misto. The service is attentive, and the overall ambiance feels polished without being pretentious.

Google Reviews

Dolce Riviera

4.1

Based on 939 reviews

1 year ago

We came for a birthday celebration. Parking was easy, as they offered valet and validated our tickets. There was a lengthy wait despite a reservation. But it turned out ok because 1 member of our party was late. Our server (I wish I could recall his name) was young, but enthusiastic, engaging and super attentive. The atmosphere was fun, cool and relaxed. And the food was great! I ordered an omelet of sorts. 😊 The food was on the pricier side, I guess. But it was fresh and worth it. Just come prepared; save your coins. You won't be disappointed. 😋

Jessika Calder Wilkinson

1 year ago

Alexander was absolutely amazing. His hospitality and humor made for a perfect evening. We can’t wait to come back and will definitely be asking for him!

Melanie Till, REALTOR, MBT Real Estate

1 year ago

How on earth has it been over six years since I last came here? The food is still as lovely and vibrant as I remember—even my kids were wide-eyed over the eggplant parmesan. The patio is truly a gem: completely shaded, with two calming water features that drown out the nearby highway noise. You’d never guess you’re in the middle of a CBD. The cocktails leaned a touch sweet for my taste, but that didn’t stop me from ordering a second. We went full family-style with the menu: tender, flavorful meatballs; eggplant parmesan that was delicious without being sloppy or soggy; bruschetta with a bright lemon kick; a fresh salad; and rigatoni ala vodka (solid, though I’ll admit I still prefer Carbone Vino’s version). The best part? My daughter is already asking when we can go back. That’s the sign of a new family favorite.

Rose Grisel

1 year ago

We went for Sunday brunch and it was good! I came here specifically because I saw they had lemon ricotta pancakes, so for anyone else who is drawn to that I would say that's not the strong point for this place. They aren't super lemony, and if you enjoy homemade ricotta I would just advise to not expect it to hit the spot for that. They were perfectly good pancakes though. The drinks are delicious, with great alcohol-free options. Our waiter was very kind, helpful, and professional. If you're sensitive to noise I would visit during less busy hours.

Roxann Griffith

1 year ago

The ambience, the service, the music, the wine, even the bourbon …. Top notch! Really felt like I was transported back to Italy. The appetizers and desserts are unmatched …. well plated/presented and 100% delicious! The main courses were good … beautifully prepared and presented but way too salty. We had 4 different dishes and only the rigatoni was cooked Al dente with the right amount of salt. The others were exceedingly salt heavy which made them hard to eat. I will give them grace and visit again but hopefully they ease up on the salt in the pasta water or in the sauce next time. I highly recommend trying them for yourself.

G L

1 year ago

Great service, location, drinks and happy hour menu. Loved this restaurant which is well located in the Harwood District. Drinks were delicious and service was exceptional. Why did I give it 4 instead of 5 stars? Because they forgot to return our credit card. It happens. But next day when we went to collect it, they did not apologize for not returning it with our receipt. So please make sure your card is returned to you, especially for out-of -town guests.