The pizza was fine, pretty mid. It was not the best pizza I've had but also not bad either. There's definitely a good variety. it's a walk in , order my the slice type place. Staff were kind and it had cute wall paintings too. read more

Dolce Carini has pizza that is passable -- pretty standard dollar slice quality, grab and go, easy in and out. The problem is that their dollar slice quality pizza starts at over three dollars a slice for cheese pizza, and many are over five bucks a slice with toppings. It's really a ripoff! The service is really friendly and fast, and it's in a great location right off of chestnut street, which probably jacks up the price a bit. But for this quality of pizza, the price is unforgivable. You might as well buy a whole pizza (larges start around $20), but at that price point, Pietro's a few blocks down or Mix across the street are better choices with nicer ambiance. I would go to Dolce Carini for quantity, not quality, of pizza. Their larges are huge and would definitely feed a bigger group. If you do delivery OR pickup, call them directly for way cheaper fees and lower base prices! And for whole pizzas, the best pizza in my opinion BY FAR is the Brooklyn (picture included). They do large only, but the mozzarella/plum tomato combo is pretty darn good. One of those babies kept me fed once for four days straight during quarantine, I just kept crisping up the slices in a pan each meal. Good times. read more

Dolce Carini - "The Brooklyn" add onions - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Omg this manicotti is off the scale! Value prices, great pies, awesome hoagies, cool drinks. Call them before 8:15, they close "early". CHEESE MANICOTTI ($12.50) Three delightful homemade pieces, stuffed with ricotta and layered in mozzarella atop the delectable tomato sauce. Comes with a side salad, delightful crispy fresh iceberg lettuce, baby tomatoes, and sliced onions. And bread! A 10" roll, toasted, buttered and garlicked. Oh wow that's so soft inside and that's fresh garlic! ThE HOAGIES Big thick rolls are the norm here. Take my word for it, order double meat, extra oil vinegar for just the right balance. THE SLICES My favorite thing, a double baked slice from the counter. Crispy goodness. MORE Inspired by the prolific, witty, erudite and very urbane Michael N. of Princeton's recent pic. I realized that manicotti was needed, URGENTLY. What a find! read more

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Had the worst pizza today at this place. They over-re-heated my 2 slices that cost over $7.00 and the slices had to have been sitting out for 3 hours, were super thin and limp. Will never return to this place. read more

tl;dr very much a NY-style pizza joint -- except for the Rittenhouse premium prices Philly certainly has no shortage of premium pizzerias -- but where do you go if you're looking for a quick, grab-n-go slice? Dolce Carini is one of the many unassuming, hole-in-the-wall pizza joints throughout the city, offering an extensive menu of casual Italian-American takeout fare. The long, narrow space has two seating areas -- each with a handful of two- and four-person tables -- split by the wide pizza counter and checkout area. I went for weekday lunch, and while a few patrons were munching on slices, I was the only one ordering. The pizza varieties ranged from plain to slightly-less-plain, and the ingredients were standard, meeting expectations with no intention to exceed them. Each pie was 16", split into 8 slices (the equivalent of a Domino's X-Large). I opted for 3 slices: the white, the pepperoni-mushroom, and the buffalo. My immediate impression was that the pizza was dull and limp; however, a quick re-heat in the oven impressively brought it back to life, crisping up the crust and remelting the cheese. The very thin crusts held up adequately to the toppings, which were spread very nearly to the edges. The white pie was rich and cheesy, with mozzarella melted over dollops of ricotta. The pepperoni-mushroom was average and unremarkable, apart from the minimal amount of grease. Finally, the surprisingly heavy buffalo slice was decorated with stripes of hot sauce and shredded chicken, sporting an intense flavor reminiscent of buffalo chicken dip. Dolce Carini's pies reminded me of NY grab-and-go slices: better than cost-cutting pizza chains, but by no means exceptional. And at $4 a slice, Dolce Carini feels more expensive than even the priciest of NY counter-service spots. While I may return to Dolce Carini if I'm in a pinch, I can't imagine it becoming a routine player in my pizza game. read more

Eggplant Parm Sandwich Highlights: - crispy bread - hot - good amount of cheese - fair portion & price Low points: - a bit bland - cheese hard to incorporate into each bite - a bit dry Recommendations: - more sauce! i would recommend heating up some good marinara on the side and pair that which each bite to retain peak crispiness throughout - shuffling around the contents may help distribute the cheese for better per-bite composition read more

Dolce Carini - Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped by here randomly to grab a quick bite and wasn't expecting much but it was pretty good. Ate it hot out of the oven so the crust was nice and crisp. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Dolce Carini - Sausage slice - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great food, quick, nice, professional service, nice phone manners, and delivery driver was a doll. My only complaint was that I ordered a chicken cheesesteak with fried onions and mushrooms and I received a chicken steak with mushrooms but no cheese and no fried onions. The sandwich was really good and I was probably the last order of the night so I just added my own cheese and it was yum! I'd definitely order again but I'll confirm fried onion and cheese via telephone. We are all human and lord knows I make tons of mistakes and the Sammy was really great and they scooped the roll my fave! read more

Picked up a slice and some cheese fries while I was in the neighborhood a while ago. Nothing too crazy, but enjoyable and alright quality. Nice crust and good amount of cheese, just a bit pricier for the quality. read more

Calzone = worst. The crust was ok. Marinara was bland. Inside was stuffed like in ok let's put all the pepperoni in the middle, peppers on the left, ricotta on the right...like a pre made salad before mixing. Also goes by the name Brooklyn Calzones. Veggies were also raw (which generally fine but not in a calzone) and the green peppers were super THIcK so eating very cold veggies in a cold calzone was not favorable! Calzone arrived cold as in fridge cold and marinara was piping hot. Seems like it was pre made (fine) but not warmed?! Buyer beware! read more

I called to order a chicken parm platter and zucchini fries. When it arrived It was a chicken parm sandwich. The order was wrong and the chicken in the sandwich was awful. The roll tasted like it had been microwaved. It was rubbery and not crisp. The zucchini fries were good.It was an expensive meal to just enjoy the fries. read more

The pizza is good but what I found a bit gross is when one of the employees picked up my to go slice with his bare hand. When I realized what he was doing I stopped him immediately and asked why he didn't use a spatula? The employee got angry and snapped that he has just wash his hands. Needless to say I haven't been back and annoyed that I didn't report to L&I after it happened. read more

Never had the pizza here even though it seems like it's what they're known for This is my GO TO for buffalo chicken cheesesteaks! Definitely recommend read more

Visited this gem during Ritual's Dollarfest, and let me tell you -- they do not play around. I ordered the chicken tenders with fries, expecting a decent wait and a couple chicken tenders over a few fries, given that they used it for the Ritual special. Oh no. They filled that sucker to the BRIM. I literally had to put it in my work fridge because I got pretty full (given I had pregamed with a little snack beforehand) but lemme tell ya I can eat! Even though I got this meal in a special sale, I think it's more than worth the like $9 for the chicken and fries box. And on top of that, as soon as I arrived, the food was ready! Even though I basically ordered it as I was leaving my building like five minutes away. I've been passing this place without blinking every day, but it's a gem peeps read more

My Buffalo chicken pizza tasted good but was very wet. When i picked up a slice half the slice would slip right off and was very moist. Not good. I'll stick to randazzos read more

5 hour plane ride from Los Angeles to Philly. All I could think about was Dolce Carini and they didn't disappoint. I will probably be eating here every day this week. Fast Delivery, generous portions and food was piping hot. I had the Dolce Special Steak Sandwich (keto style, no bun) and a Crispy Shrimp Salad. I am truly a happy camper!!! read more

Dolce Carini - Dolce special steak sandwich (no bun) and crispy shrimp salad - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cheese steak pizza - the bomb Taco pizza - meh Hawaiian pizza - delish Broccoli chicken white - bland Fries - perfectly crispy Quick service was much appreciated when popping in for a fast lunch. read more

The closest thing that I've found to New York style pizza in Philly. Love the thin crust and every slice has the right amount of cheese and sauce. The sandwiches are pretty good too. I'll be back. read more

Dolce Carini is one of my favorite spots to order pizza. Well-seasoned crust and an abundance of homemade sauce and fresh cheese - what's not to love? So on a lazy weekend, I decided to order in and check out their Sicilian pies. Sicilian Pizza with Pepperoni [$18.40] Dolce Carini's take on the Sicilian was better than most in Philly. While the crust could have been more buttery and the dough a bit more pillowy, the cheese and toppings more than made up for it. And that sauce is unreal - subtly sweet and clearly homemade. California Burger [$6.55] Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, crispy onion rings The GF was more in the mood for a burger, so left me with the entire pie to gorge on (I kid, there were a few slices leftover). Her burger was "healthy," replete with a fresh and juicy turkey burger, an abundance of mayo, lettuce, tomato, and a crispy onion ring. Not bad! Boneless Buffalo Wings [$13.95] Mild, 25 pieces Their boneless wings aren't on par with Lazos as they were a bit limp, but the chicken was juicy. We went with mild buffalo sauce, which ate slightly sweet. Fried Zucchini [$6.90] Do try the fried zucchini, which were fresh, well-breaded, and nicely seasoned. These were not at all greasy and came with a pat of their housemade marinara for dipping. Garlic Bread [$2.50] I was also in the mood for garlic bread. Sadly, what Dolce Carini serves is more akin to garlic breadsteaks. These had too much crunch and emanated garlic seasoning more than actual garlic. Overall, Dolce Carini is still one of my favorites for pizza. If you're looking to branch out though, their turkey burger is decent and their fried zucchini are event better! read more

Solid 3.5 stars Chicken Dolce Carini: delicious hot sub with chicken pieces grilled with mushrooms pepperoni peppers and onions! Great hoagie bread and overall a tasty (but oily and a bit heavy) sandwich! Pizza was alright with a tasty crust that lacked perfect strength (a bit soggy). The cheese ratio was a bit high, contributing to the heavy load on the crust. Was more impressed with the sandwich than the pizza. The pizza search continues! read more

Why can't the layout of this pizza place be more functional? You walk in and it's immediate tight quarters! The only upside is that they have good food for a great price. Our office has ordered pizzas from here and they have been pretty delicious. It's not anything fancy, but it does that job when you're craving cheese fries and a greasy slice of pizza! I would definitely return if I were ever in the area again! read more

Solid place to get some slices! I went late night to grab a few slices, right before they closed. Their pizza reheats well and the staff were friendly. I'd go back for more if I was in the area again. read more

Very good pizza. I prefer their pies to their slices. My kids love it, too. The kinda pie where the cheese sometimes slides off but so delicious that you're not even made at the mess, just happy it create a little sometime extra to eat off the plate read more

Best pizza I had in a long time! Their margarita pizza was savory. The red sauce, I want to put in a jar and use on everything! The cheese was wonderful too! I'm not a poet and my words can't describe how much I enjoyed this pizza. read more

Ordered a pizza to go and when I got home, I opened the box and it was so greasy everything, EVERYTHING literally slid off the no so done crust and yes, I've had my share of pizza and am careful with take out but this thing was ridiculous..Took it back and walked out. Also, it's not a good sigh when on Saturday till closing the place is almost empty. read more

Best pizza I've had outside of New York, hands down. I love my sister, I do- especially when she introduces me to places like this! I've never seen the inside of it, but I don't need to- all I want is that hot, tasty pizza! We were leaving Oh! Shea's and as it so happens, Dolce's literally right around the corner- I'm usually pretty unimpressed w/pizza outside of NY with a handful of exceptions (at least a couple of which I've reviewed here), but I'm a big fan of this place already. As I said, I've never actually seen this place so I couldn't tell you a thing about its architecture or dining area or even the service...but the pizza, oh mama, the pizza is excellent! If you ever get a hankering for real NY style pizza and you're in the Philly area, you'll get no better than this. read more

This is one of my go-to spots for lunch. When the pizza here is good, it's really good thin crust pizza. That pizza keeps me coming back. But... there have been times in which the pizza was not so good and I've felt like I wasn't even in the same pizza place. Service is always good and fast, but someone there doesn't always make the pizza up to their usual standard. They do serve a variety of lunch items, but I've only tried the pizza. read more

Great place! Stopped in for lunch. Had a great cheesesteak and fries. Reasonable prices. Awesome staff!! Keep your eyes peeled when walking on Chestnut street or you may walk right past it. It is a hole in the wall. read more

This unassuming pizza parlor delivers excellent pizza. I have ordered multiple times and each time I walk away more than satisfied. Tonight I had a slice of the white spinach pizza and plain pizza. Both were excellent choice with a thin crisp crust and flavorful toppings. Although I came in just before closing, the staff made me feel more than welcome. If you are looking for an excellent local pizza place, look no further read more

Dolce Carini is pretty outstanding. Dolce Carini had great atmosphere, ambiance, cleanliness and customer service. I became good friends with the staff, who are all fabulous and super pleasant. Every item that we purchased was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Googled nearby pizza places and this place popped up first. Ordered a slice of taco pizza and a slice of broccoli. WOW. Freaking delicious. Thin crust, crunchy and the flavor, my goodness! I will definitely be coming back here for the pizza. Service was very prompt and friendly as well! read more

Dolce Carini - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is what happens when they pack your order to go. Containers were not properly sealed.. Sauce spilled over, leaking and causing the bag to break, also getting all over other things of mine. Called them up and the woman who identified herself as the manager and owner was as rude as anyone I've ever encountered, telling me that she packed it herself and attempting to blame everyone but herself. Also burned myself attempting to catch the containers from the tearing bag. It ended up costing me money to attempt to eat here read more

Dolce Carini - The inevitable result of a staff that doesn't properly seal or pack their food - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perhaps Dolce Carini's pizza is decent (according to my fellow Yelpers), but their wraps are not. I ordered delivery via Eat24 yesterday, and I can honestly say it was my first bad experience with that service and one of their participating restaurants. First off, someone called me to ask my address (which you confirm at the time of ordering) because the delivery guy was lost. I live on a corner in a pretty easy-to-navigate neighborhood so I don't know what the problem was. I had to wait by the door for over ten minutes as I took calls from this guy while attempting to navigate him closer to my place. So the food arrives, and my turkey club wrap is just falling apart. It looked like the wrap was placed down, the ingredients were put inside, and the sides of the wrap folded over. The under-side was wet. I literally had to get a plate and deconstruct and then reconstruct the wrap. Doing so enabled me to remove most of the turkey, which was low-quality deli slices. Sorry to say, but that was my first and last experience with Dolce Carini. read more

Just had a "Taste of Philly" catered lunch at our office - cheese steaks, chicken cheese steaks, caesar salad (with chicken breast chunks on the side to add in), fresh fruit platter, individually wrapped pretzels, TASTYCAKES and more. Very well done - and a nice change from pizza, pizza,pizza. That said - at an April 2012 lunch we had the tomato pie (square pie covered in chunky sauce with circles of fresh mozz.) - sooooo good! read more

I don't have much to say about this place, other than that this is probably my favorite pizza place in Philly. The pizza is always consistently good (nice cheese to sauce ratio), especially the cheesesteak pizza. The chicken cheesesteaks (and regular cheesesteaks) here are always exceptionally good as well. The staff here are also very nice and make it a point to remember their regulars. This place also delivers. read more

Obviously if you live in one of the tri-state areas then you've grown up with banging pizza... But no joke, Dolce's Cheesesteak pizza is the single best pizza I have ever eaten in my life. (No red sauce, ps) Look at the mouth-watering photos and know that what you're seeing tastes even BETTER than it looks. Get that, and get their garlic knots if you basically want to change your life for the better. Forever. Also, I'm am a huge fan of their taco pizza- only things that are actually found on tacos. No olives- what even is that btw? Finally, the guys who work there are freaking lovely and deserve all the business. read more

I don't know why people are hating on their pizzas, they have a vast selection of pizzas. Thin crust, thick crust, vegetable, heart attack on dough, you name it. They are open till fairly late and they are always fast which is a plus. One thing that bothers me is the fact that I'll sometimes say that I don't want my pizza to be hot because I'm in a hurry and it will still be hot so I can't wolf it down. *Look for their "unicorn" taco pizza, it's an elusive animal that is worth the hunt. read more

So we were hanging out in our center city hotel room, a little burned out on walking for the day and not really wanting to go anywhere. We'd also eaten a late lunch. Seemed like a good choice to order pizza. Dolce Carini was close by and offered delivery, and sure enough they delivered to our hotel lobby. We ordered simple: a pepperoni Sicilian. OK, you should know that the Sicilians are huge. They take up an entire large pizza delivery box. Even the corners, because they're square. Nice thick (though not ridiculously so) crust. It was really delicious, with great cheese and a zesty sauce. The crust was also quite good. We did not finish our pizza. We did not finish it the next night, either. So beware - unless you are two VERY hungry dudes, you probably can't eat a whole Sicilian by yourself. read more

During a weekday, this is probably the busiest pizza joint west of Broad. They have tons of daily pizzas, and offer the "2 slices of anything + a drink = $5.75" special that reels 'em all in. However, after about 130 PM, this place is a ghost town. The pizza is good, but the crust is VERY floury, and the cheese gets a tad bit greasy. It's better made than nearby Towers, but there are spots like Lazaro's that really make Dolce futile in your regular pizza consumption. One thing I will say is... on Tuesday nights, this is where all the open mic comedy club comics practice their routines in the seats. If eavesdropping/pity ever becomes a commodity, this is where you'll want to be to cash up. read more

I've only ever ordered delivery from here, so I can't comment on dining in. With that said, we've ordered pizza from here numerous times because it's convenient and relatively cheap. The pizza is OKAY, nothing to write home about. I find that the best pizza is simply the plain one- that one is actually very tasty with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. Once they start adding toppings, however, it becomes soggy and laden with grease and hard to pick up- no added crunch in the crust at all. Avoid the veggie one that's literally raw white onions and a few measly green bell peppers. As for the other food, we recently ordered lunch here and I decided to opt for something else other than greasy pizza. The chicken pesto & red pepper Panini sounded tasty, as did the pasta fagioli soup. For one, delivery took longer than the allotted 45 minutes to an hour that we were expecting. Secondly, my chicken Panini was impossible to eat without falling apart into a heaping mess. Rather than thinly slicing or cubing the chicken and pressing it into the Panini, they basically took 2 monstrous pieces of dry chicken breast and slapped it on toasted bread with pesto. The pieces were not cut at all and were so gigantic, they slid right off so I had to eat all the components separately. The fries were soggy, not crunchy, and lacked salt. Additionally, the pasta fagioli soup was absolutely horrendous. The broth was SO thick but not in a good, creamy way. No meat at all (which is fine) but the noodles were scarce. It tasted like a can of Progresso soup that had been left out for too long. I got a giant cup of it and only had less than a fourth and had to throw the rest away. read more