Just hosted a bridal shower there.  it was wonderful.  We got to plan the menu.  Appetizers and pizzas, was delicious  The service and the help we received planning this was awesome and i would definitely recommend this place to anyone hosting an event.  Everything worlked out great, thx you to Becky and Dolces
Review Source:Ate here with a friend a few weeks ago. Dolce is my mom's maiden name, so I had been trying to get here ever since hearing of the place.
Service was very good. Our waiter was attentive, cheerful and even funny (in a non-annoying way). The interior was warm, intimate, and clean.
Onto the food. The bread was just OK - my guess is it was purchased elsewhere.
The Caprese salad was average. The cheese was a little too chilled, and the tomatoes seemed to be hot house (I'll give them a break here, since it WAS February). For mains, we ordered pasta dishes, and they were, again, average. Nothing spectacular.
Then we got to dessert, which is where the meal took a decided turn to below average. I am a HUGE tiramisu fan, and asked if the tiramisu was fresh, and was told it was. Wrong answer. Clearly not only was this frozen and prepared previously (probably somewhere else), but when it was served, it was STILL partially frozen.
Now, I understand that a restaurant of this size probably can't make their own desserts - however, you could find a local bakery to provide them for you, or at very least, if you're gonna offer pre-made frozen confections, at least THAW them out before serving them.
To their credit, once I mentioned the frozen tiramisu, they took it off my bill, but by then, they had lost me.
Unfortunately, despite wanting to really like this place, especially considering the connection with my mom's maiden name, it didn't live up to my expectations, and I can't imagine I'll be back.
When this restaurant first opened we would frequent it at least two to three times a month. Â The food was so good, that in my opinion it ranked on par with some of the best Italian restaurants in the whole Chicago area. Not any more! Â There is a different chef/cook now. The food is not nearly as good as it used to be. Â Since the chef change I have been disappointed with my meal with every visit. Very average now. Not a favorite.
Review Source:We have eaten at Dolce many times. Â Great atmosphere, you feel like you're eating a neighborhood restaurant somewhere downtown. Â The pizza is DELISH. Â The entrees are very tasty and appropriately sized. Â We bring our kids here all of the time - while they don't have a kids menu, they will whip something up for the little ones. Â Good wine list,atmosphere, service, and yummy food.
Review Source:I'm a huge fan of Dolce's!! Â I'm a regular there...love their pizzas, pastas, intimate and fun setting. Â Recently I hosted a bridal shower at Dolce's and because of the amazing experience we had is why I'm writing this review. Â First of all, the food was absolutely delicious!!! Â We had chicken and pasta primavera, salad and shared some pizzas for an appetizer. Â We had a pretty large group, about 50, and all the food came out in a very orderly fashion and it was hot and so so yummy! Â Chef Andrew is the bomb! Â Dusko, the manager, even came in to help out with the party and made sure everything ran smoothly. Â The service was impeccable! Â I wish I knew their names but they were so attentive and pleasing. Â We had so many compliments from the guests on what a wonderful shower it was and everyone loved Dolce's!!! Â Thanks to everyone at Dolce's!!!!!!
Review Source:I LOVE THIS PLACE. This is a favorite date night spot for my bf and I. Absolutely love the ambiance and it's size. The food is amazing as well. The prosciutto pizza and pasta with vodka sauce are must haves. Also their bruschetta should not be missed esp. the mushroom one. Also try the ducksciutto. I've never seen it anywhere and it is amazing Their wine is great as well or if your a beer drinker grab a Peroni and enjoy a night out. .
Review Source:Really great experience! Â We went to dinner there on a Friday night at 5:30pm. Â (we have a 15 month old--- hence the early dinner time). Â At first, we were put off because when I called, they said they did not have a kid's menu. Â To me when there is no children's menu, it typically means that it is not "child friendly." Â (This ended up being the complete opposite). Â When they said that they had high chairs though, so we took a chance.
We ordered a pizzza and the white fish on couscous with spinach and mushrooms. Â Both were delicious! Â Our 1 year old loved it as well! Â The atmosphere was fun, family friendly, and intimate. Â (My husband and I moved from the city over a year ago, and I would say that Dolce's has an intimate city feel to it.)
Parking is decent--after 6pm M-F, the restrictions are lifted based on lower usage of the metra at that time.
The waitress was very attentive and friendly and even brought our 1 year old some dough from the kitchen to keep him occupied after he ate dinner.
We will definitely come back to this place to try more dishes!
Love this place. Non pretentious, casual but fantastic upscale italian food. We ordered wine, pizza, pasta and everything was delish and the atmosphere was spot-on for what I was in the mood for-- something laid-back, good food, but not super rich food. Great date night place, as I personally found it kind of romantic as it doesnt have that many tables and the front window will frost over in the winter time...just sets a cozy mood IMO.
Review Source:Love Dolce! I've been going there since it opened. It has huge potential  I suggested that they need to do more seasonal cooking......They have a small area to cook in and should continue with better salads, and antipasto's, different pasta,  specials and perhaps 1 fish & chicken dish.  They need a creative chef with passion to pull it off.
Review Source:My wife and I moved to the suburbs from the city about a year ago, and found Dolce's because it's close to our house. We have tried a number of Italian restaurants in the area, and we keep coming back to Dolce's! It is at a good price point. the waitstaff is attentive, the portions are reasonably sized for the money, and the food is delicious. I like the decor and layout of the restaurant and the outdoor seating area is an added bonus. They have a wine list consisting of both US and Italian wines, which provides enough variety without being overwhelming.
For whatever reason, it seems as though it's hard to find good Italian restaurants in the LaGrange, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Westmont area. Dolce's has consistently produced a high quality product and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some good Italian food in the area. The menu is somewhat limited, but specials are available on most days we've been there (though not all).
In summary, Dolce's executes its concept of providing a more upscale dining experience while maintaining reasonable price points and decent variety. It has always been relatively busy even on weeknights which can tend to stretch the waitstaff a little thin (btw, i have seen just about the same waitstaff since we started going, which I really like), yet they remain friendly and attentive.
If you're looking for Maggiano's size portions, this isn't the place for you. But, if you're looking for solid Italian food in a casual environment, with a slightly upscale bistro feel then you should check Dolce's out.
Very good brick oven pizzas!
Also, very good warm bread that you get to dip in olive oil/parm cheese. Â The wine selection is decent and they even have a few beers on tap. Â
1 app, 1 pizza and a few drinks and the mamacita and I walked out for under $50.00. Â All in all a good place. Â I will be back to try some of the other pizzas!
My wife and I stopped in Friday night after work for dinner.  A lovely spot with very friendly staff.  I enjoyed the open atmosphere there.  Our server (name escapes me, drat!) was extremely helpful in choosing appetizers (oh, you should do this one if you're doing that one) so we tried prosciutto, soppressata, aged asiago, and drunken goat chese.  She also complimented us on your entree selections.  I had the Orrechiette (sp?).  It came in a perfectly sized bowl; the portion was not too big, not too small. We also had  the TK Pizza.  Just a perfect combination.  The place was pretty full when we left.
No room for dessert this time but looking forward to more adventures there soon.
I wanted to try this place for the past year but just never made it in. Well tonight I wanted Italian and I wanted it to be close to home. This is a very cute/small place right off of Cass Avenue across from the train station. It has a very nice ambiance and the food was just GOOD. Small inside though so go early or don't mind being a little smashed in.
Now the only down side I can come up with is SMALL portions BUT if you order a side salad(which was great) and enjoy the fresh bread with E.V.O.O and parm cheese it turns out being perfect. I guess if you think about Americans are a little too used to eating HUGE portions.
I enjoyed the Gnocchi - with roasted chicken, pesto cream, pine nuts. Wow what great flavors! My bf enjoyed  the Tortelloni - Beef & veal tortelloni, brussel sprouts, mushrooms, veal demi cream sauce. He said it had a smooth rich mushroom sauce. Nice woodsy taste to the sauce.
Friendly staff and pretty good service. Interesting that the entire staff was male. That is rare.
I would like to go back sometime and order a meat and cheese tray or some bruschetta and have a few glasses of wine. :)
Give them a try.
Cheers!
I am a big fan of this place. Â The Westmont/ Willowbrook/Clarendon Hills/ Hinsdale area lacks more places like this. Â I would consider it a nicer version of a European cafe. Â It has a lovely ambiance, and the food is excellent. Â Very nice atmosphere, makes you want to stay for hours and relax with friends (which I have done on more than one occasion!). Â Excellent wood-fired pizza, and you can tell that the staff truly cares about quality by the decor , menu items, and the pride that is taken in the preparation of each dish. Â I highly recommend this hidden gem! Â Great date place, especially for dessert/ drinks!
Review Source:My husband &  I were looking forward to trying this restaurant.  We went in and told to sit at a table up against the wall with hardly any room.  We asked if we could change tables.  At first they said "no problem".  We sat at a different table.  Then one of the girls came up to us and told us we couldn't sit there, because it was a table for 4 and there was only 2 of us.  So we moved back up against the wall.  I swear, about 5 minutes later, another couple (2) came in.  They tried to also sit them up against the wall but I saw that the wife asked for the same table that we at first wanted to sit at.  The girl that at first told us we couldn't have it, gave it to this other couple.  We were very upset.  Maybe the girl thought we were  Hispanic and this other couple was white?  We are not Hispanic, but thought that was very strange.  Then we asked about the gnocchi.  Asked if they were homemade.  The same girl said yes they were.  They were not homemade.  My family used to make gnocchi all the time before my mother past away.  I can tell if these were homemade and they were not.  We were there for about 40 mins.  There were tables that were empty that we could have sat at that whole time, but I guess they were not going to accommodate  us!  The amount of food was very small!  We also had their chicken and that was bad!  And the service was VERY slow!  We will not go there again!
Review Source:The ambience is more urban than anything else in Westmont and the dining room is small, lending to a more intimate environment. Â Staff is friendly, food is rich and delish! Â I love the antipasti & cheese menu, and the pizza has the perfect crispy crust. Â They did not rush us at all, even though the tables were packed the whole time we were there. Â It was relaxing, even if the kitchen was a bit noisy. Â I'm glad I called for reservations, and the hostess is HOT!
Review Source:I was pretty shocked by the experience I just had. Â Â I called on a Friday evening to order pizza for pick up. Â We felt like gourmet pizza, and we thought we would give this place a try. Â
So when I called, I was told that they weren't taking orders for pizza because they were too busy.... but that I was welcome to call back later. Â Seriously? Â Tell that to the 7 year old at home.
I am sorry, but this tells me all I need to know about how they treat their customers. Â There are no fewer than 10 pizza places within 2 miles of this place. Â I will spend my money at places that appreciate the business.
I didn't spend much time here yesterday with my cousin, but for the time I was there I was left with a good feeling about Dolce.
It is decorated nicely, with a European feel and makes for a great atmosphere and good for conversation. We both felt very comfortable in the place.
We shared an Italian sausage pizza topped with Arugula. It was very light and just tasted great. We each a Pinot Grigio, although didn't spend much time on wine but will do that the next time around.
I will definitely go back to Dolce for another try. I think you should too.
Dolce's recently re-opened last year as a Pizza & Wine Bar complete with a newly installed wood burning pizza oven. My wife and I went here again recently and were very satisfied with our dining experience. We started off with the recommended Meat & Cheese tray and really enjoyed the asiago cheese with soppresata (among other treats). For dinner, we shared a Mediterranean style pizza and an orchiette pasta dash. Top it off with a nice bottle of wine and our evening was complete. We always are looking for good places to eat near our home and Dolce's will definitely be on that list.
Review Source:My husband and I are trying to explore some of the local restaurants in the area and decided to stop at Dolce's. Â The promise of Naples style pizza and antipasta platters was very appealing, as was the thought of it being a wine bar. Â
First the positives: Â The restaurant is decorated very nicely and had a great atmosphere. Â Also, I enjoyed my pizza. Â The pizzas are individually sized and have gourmet toppings available. Â I saw a really cool oven in the back where they cook all of their pizzas. Â Their bread that was served with the antipasta platter tastes fresh and is great as well.
The bad? Â Well, I wouldn't consider this place a wine bar. Â To me the #1 qualifier of a wine bar is that they have an extensive wine list, and serve flights to try out the different wines. Â I couldn't believe there were no flights on the menu. Â It seemed to me that there was no thought behind the wines purchased, and they just ordered wine and called themselves a wine bar. Â Also a negative was that the antipasta platters were overpriced in my opinion. Â It was around $3.50-$5 per item for the platter. Â We picked 2 meats, 2 cheeses and a dip. Â For $22 I expected more food than a few slices of meat and a few pieces of cheeses, or at least for the meats and cheeses to be artisan to justify getting such a small amount for a high price. Â I could go down the street to the Italian deli to purchase most of these items myself, and wouldn't make a trip to a restaurant for something that I could do easily at home. Â Carol reviewed that 2 meats and 2 cheeses were $10 but that pricing was not available during my visit.
Overall, I would go back for the pizza, and would even try some of the entrees on the menu, but skip the antipasta (unless the $10 deal is available) and don't go for the wine experience. Â At the time of this review, Dolces is rated 3.5 stars, and I would call that a pretty accurate rating.
Dolce's Pizzeria and Wine bar is a welcome addition to historic, downtown Westmont. Located just south of the train tracks- Dolce's awning beckons visitors to sit and linger at their outdoor tables, or sit inside where the smell of the food makes you wonder what each dish is as it comes up.
While this space used to be a coffee shop for weary commuters, it is now a comfortable trattoria with wooden tables scattered about, exposed red brick on one wall and large abstract paintings hung about. There is even a small bar area toward the front with about 6 seats.
Their specialty dish is northern Italian pizza served in a wine bar atmosphere. While I've never had their pizza- it looks good as several tables around us were eating it. Thin, crispy crust with lots of cheese.
I met a friend for a couple glasses of wine (they have my favorite, Mt .Vedeer Cab for only $8 a glass or a half bottle for $28 or bottle for $56). The downside? They serve the wine in a casual way- not in wine glasses (my fav) but in small water glasses. I guess they are going for the casual trattoria feel but it never really works for me.
I also like their meat and cheese plates. Pick any two cheeses and any two meats (only $10) and you will find yourself with a large plate with pears, crackers, fruit relish, and all those wonderful sliced meats and cheeses. Pair it with a salad and you have a meal fit for a queen.
We did try a couple of their pastas- the penne with alfredo sauce and chicken (delicious, or so I am told as my friend gobbled it up) and the orrecchiette with house sausage, mushroom and vodka sauce. While the menu calls for wild mushrooms- these tasted a little more like the canned variety but it was good nonetheless.
Prices are reasonable with pasta going for around $10 a dish and no entree over $18. Parking is easy with free spaces out in front of the restaurant or you can park over by the train station. And know that they have a beer and wine license so you can taste one of their many wines if you go.
Service was okay- a little slow to get the drinks but quick with everything else and certainly friendly enough.
Given the limited opportunity for wine bars out this way- Dolce's was a welcome surprise on the night I was there. And hopefully given the lack of empty tables- there's hope that Dolce's will survive longer than the fate of those that have gone before them in the same space.
I have not had pizza like that since I was in Italy. Dolce's has to be the most European style cafe/restaurant that I have been too in the United States. The set up of the menu, the decor, and just the overall atmosphere is right out of Europe.
The pizza alone is to die for. I have been searching for good thin, crispy pizza and have yet to find anything in the city that matches Dolce's pizza. The sizes are perfect, exactly how one can find in a pizza place in Italy. And the vegetarian is unbelievable. The red peppers were amazing on the pizza. Everything was extremely fresh tasting and grilled perfectly.
The service was fantastic. It's the same kind of service one would expect to find in Europe. Basically, if you have been to Europe and have been longing for a hang out that will bring back that nostalgic feeling...Dolce's is meant for you.
Based on one visit for lunch:
Service was relaxed but ok. Trattoria-like menu with a selection of pasta, pizza, etc. Has an ok selection of cured meats and cheeses plates, which makes it a viable place to hang out for above-average snacks.
Plenty of comfortable seating, and the place is very clean.
I ordered a veal pasta. Of note was the fact that the kitchen seems to be entirely behind the bar, and I was seating at the bar: they cook on induction, I'm pretty sure CookTek, which gave me burner envy. Joke aside, the chef actually tasted his dish, and discarded the tasting spoon, two facts that will surely make me return, even if the dish itself was about average. The asparagus were cooked properly but weren't the best; the veal was tender but not quite as much as I'd have liked for a ragu; the pasta (I think it was linguini -can't remember just now) was again cooked well but didn't taste homemade.
I tried the pana cotta for dessert, and that was definitely sub-par.
Had an espresso, which was Lavazza, with all its pros and cons, but it was actually nicely done.
All in all, a very decent experience for downtown Westmont and a chef that actually tastes his food. Will definitely return.
As of this writing, Dolce's is 2 weeks old. Â I hope that it stays forever. Â Dolce's is next to the Westmont Newsstand across from the metra station. Â It's primarily a coffee stop for commuters. Â I had time to kill before a train, so I stopped in. Â The decor is tres modern, and they even bill themselves as something like a little taste of europe in Westmont. Â They are very reminiscent of cafes in Paris or Italy. Â Before I talk about the food, I have to tell you about two very impressive features. Â As you walk in, where the cream and sugars are, they have a plasma screen running the train schedule. Â On the opposite wall, they have a huge display showing a live cam shot of the inbound trains. Â It's awesome. Â You can sit comfortably and watch for your train. Â
I'm not a coffee drinker, so I opted for a raspberry juice blend (excellent) and a cinnamon roll. Â The total was $6.47. Â They have soups, sandwiches, and salads, plus an ambitious wine and beer list. Â I was sad to see the Brat stop go in Westmont, so maybe this will become my new spot for a drink.
Check them out!
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