great food. gracious staff, outstanding entertainment. Easy to get to and much needed restaurant here in Spring. read more

Not the worst restaurant experience I've ever had, not the best either. I did find myself pretty disappointed as I've been looking forward to trying Dolce Niente for a while now. First, we made a reservation for 8:00. Once we walked in and told the hostesses they let us know a table would be ready in just a minute. We stood waiting at the front with no updated for 15 minutes while they sat and talked and scrolled through their phones. It was so frustrating we nearly walked out and honestly; we probably should have. It took a waiter noticing us that finally asked the hostesses if we were waiting on a table for them to get us seated. Our waiter was incredible. He did take great care of us and didn't mind when we had two more people join us unplanned. We did sit inside because it was a colder night. The inside of the restaurant is just not set up well in my opinion. When you're waiting at the front, you're basically on top of a table of diners. The tables are all very close to each other and it feels like it's a very tight space. I do believe that the patio is a better vibe for seating, but we didn't really get to check it out. The food was just okay. It wasn't bad but I also wasn't very impressed. We shared the mediterranean sampler. I ordered the chicken piccata while my husband had the sausage bianco pizza. It was just kind of average. It is always busy when we drive by, so it does seem to be a place that people love. It just wasn't for us and we likely won't be back, especially given how pricy it was for how average it is. read more

Dolce Niente Restaurante Italiano - Mediterranean Sampler - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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This as close to authentic Italian that I have eaten in TX. The food came out quickly and the portions are generous. Good happy hour specials on drinks. They have a large patio that seems to have both evaporative coolers and heaters, along with the wind blocking vinyl. Prices are little steep on certain things (steak and 'adding meat' to pasta). Servers were friendly and attentive. Another thing they can improve on is I have never eaten at an Italian restaurant that does provide bread and butter. Should at least do that for the dinner crowd. read more

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I had the meatball spaghetti pasta and it was delicious. The red sauce was very flavorful and I would definitely recommend you try this if you like red sauce. The service was quick and the restaurant is nice in the inside. It read more

Dolce Niente Restaurante Italiano - Meatball pasta - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

To be fair, we (party of 5) had a good time celebrating my birthday. We even had an unexpected entertainment of bingo game on a Tuesday night. That was a blast! I didn't like the big group fee automatically charged to our bill. We started with 5 adults and a baby and ended up with only 4 and a baby, but still got charged an additional 18% towards the bill (they could've offered a smaller table , but no). Okay, as far as the food, I'm kinda of an Italian food snob because I swear Italian food is my "go to" when it comes to celebrating any special events, etc. It's reasonable but not the "mangia mangia" experience. We ordered the 2 margherita pizzas, chicken Marsala, & chicken fettuccini. All average tasting and a bit pricey for the portion given. I really had high hopes for the food but sadly not for us - there's definitely better elsewhere. read more

If you want to feel like you're in Italy and eating real Italian food, this is where you go. It is hidden in a nondescript strip mall in the burbs but is with the effort to get there. Tim's popular and busy so do make a reservation. It is so popular that they expanded to a patio and are putting in some provisions to make it bearable in the summer but that's not in place just yet. Go there and try it. Best - it's reasonably priced for a restaurant with fine food. read more

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Always great service and the food is amazing Definitely love dining here every time. read more

Popular local spot, good to see folks in the burbs support local businesses. Prices were a bit high for my taste but the service was prompt and kind. The table side Alfredo was very good. read more

I loved this place! The interior is nice, and the service was super friendly. I had been wanting to try their fettuccine that's stirred together table side. It did not disappoint. It was incredibly rich. We also started with calamari. My husband asked for a side of marinara before trying the calamari. It did not need anything, I was mixed with peppers and olives. My husband loved the chicken Marsala that's stirred together he ordered. They also have an expansive patio. We were happy with the entire experience, and will definitely be back. read more

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Food was amazing, service was excellent and it's purely authentic. A must try! Love it , friendly , authentic, love the pizza !!

Spot On! Tried several different items on the menu and I can say everything is extremely good! Food, Atmosphere, wait staff, chef, & the owner. Try the brunch pizza! Highly recommended! read more

This place is run by two owners one of which is Bob Getchell who instead spending the time to improve the food and service of his restaurant chooses to troll other businesses on Facebook. The food here is awful the service is terrible and one of the owners is even worse. Do not spend your money here read more

Last night was our first time to visit this beautiful, friendly, warm restaurant. We went to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The service was amazing, the food was delicious. Everything was so fresh. The staff surprised my daughter by singing happy birthday to her in Italian (which she thought was so cool and classy) and hooked her up with a scrumptious cannoli. We will definitely be back! read more

I love this Italian restaurant since it's down the street from where I live. I always order the shrimp scampi plate. The food is delicious with excellent service and at a very affordable price. Will eat here again. read more

I'm perplexed as to why this restaurant had three stars upon researching. I came here today w my aunt and uncle and fell in love with the small town charm. The staff is attentive and friendly, Chef Bob was super kind and had us try the gravy for their biscuits in some toasty charred house made bread! (Delicious, definitely get it from the brunch menu on Sundays!) But dish we tried today was equally delicious, and great drinks as well. We ordered the flatbread, peach Bellini, and the holiday old fashioned , the bolognese, spicy shrimp pasta, and original fettuccini Alfredo w shrimp, and shared a slice of cheesecake read more

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Shout out to Sous chef Fabian who visited our table not once but twice and offered good conversation to match the food. We were visited by no less than five staff members who wanted to ensure we were enjoying our meal and yet they weren't intrusive. Our meals were hearty, reminiscent of what your nonna might make. Really enjoyed the charcuterie platter as well. Nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

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This restaurant was very nice. Their flatbread appetizer is different than other I've tried. There are a lot of spices, including fennel, so it's not for everyone. The pizza is very good, but also pretty messy- so be aware of that. We had the chicken parm and the fettuccine Alfredo. I love that they make everything fresh including their own noodles! And the fettuccine the server mixes together right in front of you, which is a nice touch. Staff is very friendly. The space is quite small and pretty tightly packed. In order to get out, you kind of have to have people move chairs in or turn your body different ways, so that the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. Besides the right space issue, it's really great food and pretty reasonably priced for the amount of food and quality that you get. read more

If you asked me to go eat at an Italian restaurant in Spring, TX, I'd politely pass. I was feeling springy today, so we gave this place a shot. The Bruschetta was rock solid. Not in a good way. The bread was so hard it ripped the top of my mouth apart. Not a good way to start the meal. Didn't taste fresh to me. Almost like they made it first thing when they opened and it hardened like James. The Limone Caesar was doused in their Caesar sauce. The sauce was tasty but let's ease up. Almost was like eating a sauce salad. I would reel back the sauce overload. We also tried the Pig and Fig pizza, but replaced the swine with chicken. Unorthodox, yes. The dough was the star. Fresh, airy and not too chewy. Overall the pizza was decent. Also tried the Fettuccini Alfredo which they prepare table side. Heads up they do not serve it with any meat. It's literally pasta, butter and cheese. This actually hurt my stomach. The pasta was over cooked. I know they are trying to keep things simple, but overcooking pasta is a miss. The cannoli as a dessert was decent as well. It was kind of hard given it was probably sitting in a cooler or fridge. Given the distance from my home, the price point being semi-high, and overall food being just average, I doubt we will be back. read more

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First visit and we sat outdoors with our pups. The ambiance is very nice. It took awhile for our waitress to greet us, even longer to get our cokes out to us. From the time we ordered (flat bread and pizza) it took almost 40 minutes to get our flat bread and another 20 to get our pizza. We had to flag down our waitress to get a drink refill because she never came to check on us. The flat bread was very good. The pizza was good. Again we had to wait extremely long for our waitress to get our to go box and our ticket. Our ticket had an 18% gratuity charge so we had to find the waitress again to get that removed. Not pleased with the service but the food is good! read more

Dolce Niente Restaurante Italiano - Flatbread - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

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I had the fig & pig pizza. I loved it so much. It had a sweetness to it that compliments the flavors. My SO had the spicy shrimp. It was a lot spicier than expected but we love spicy food. The service was amazing too. Everyone was nice and sang happy birthday to us. The ambiance was very welcoming. My party had 20 people so it was a little tight but we still had a great time! read more

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This is the absolutely best Italian restaurant in Texas. I live out of state and I will drive an hour and a half just to have dinner here. The owners are incredible. The chefs are great. The food is always fresh. Wow the pizzas and especially the crust are to die for using all Imported ingredients. The pasta and specifically the fettuccine Alfredo are alone worth the trip. Great people make sure to support this incredible gem ! read more

We got takeout so this is purely based on just the food. My husband got chicken parm which he said was excellent. Huge pieces of chicken. I got the Alfredo which is my go to at any Italian place. I couldn't eat it. I'm not sure if it was bad or it's just how it's made but it tasted sour like it was made with spoiled milk. My husband tried it too and agreed it couldn't be eaten. I was ready to write them off but since my husband said his meal was good, I'd try again but with another dish. read more

Beautiful restaurant, beautiful food, and unique for several reasons. Pride of ownership is evident in the care that these owners took in developing a restaurant concept that the whole family can enjoy. It's unique in that everything is made from scratch on location, (word has it that no one does this, not even fine dining in the Woodlands area). There is a beautifully modern Mediterranean vibe. It's sexy, but still welcoming to children and pets. Who can pull that off? Dolce Niente did. The food was excellent, service attentive, just the right sized portions, everything fresh, and moderately priced for the quality. Come on a date or with the entire family. We will return to try out their happy hour where the appetizers are chefs choice. read more

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Mr.Mac and team were incredibly sweet and welcoming. My team and I had delicious vodka pasta, ceaser salad, pizza and so much more! This is a great place for date nights! read more

Great food made with fresh ingredients. The best patio in our area, very kid friendly and pet friendly. Excellent service as well. A bit pricey though. Highly recommend! read more

Tried to call them numerous times on a Thursday around 6PM to make a reservation for the weekend and NO ONE ever answered the phone. Plus they still do not have Lasagna. Nearby Republic Grill has far better service and THEY answer the phone. read more

Excellent family restaurant. Kids eat free on Tuesday, Wed, and Thursday. Kids menu. You feel like you are eating in Italy. Waiters are very friendly. Delicious Chef is marvelous. Check out varied food. Even have salmon and flatbread yummy read more

Delicious, we order from here all the time, and we have loved everything we've gotten here.

When our family comes in town, they always ask to come here to eat. We have had a variety of food choices and all were excellent in taste and quantity. The chef on shift walks around to the tables and ask how everything is tasting. I feel this restaurant and staff would make your choice of meal right. On Tuesday thru Thursday, kids eat free. Family atmosphere with beautiful unique lighting. They have on some Saturday's a variety of live music. The servers are friendly, professional and takes care of our orders. Highly recommend you try this great Italian restaurant. read more

Love this place, should be so much higher on the rating. margarita pizza and the chicken piccata are my absolute favorites. read more

Dolce Niente Restaurante Italiano - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

Decided to stop in witb our daughter for just some appetizers and a glass of vino. Absolutely fantastic! Love this decoration! The service was fantastic. They could the bus the tables a little more for my liking but they just opened. Loved our dishes and will be going back toy try more!! read more

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Love this quaint little neighborhood spot! We are so lucky to have something so close with good quality food and ingredients, a nice wine selection and fun specialty drinks. We love to bring out of town guests and it never disappoints. We had the fettuccine, ziti with vodka sauce, pig and fig pizza and chicken piccata and shared all. It was delish!!! Since at least one of us always gets a duck duck dolce cocktail, we've amassed quite a duck collection--and we don't even have a Jeep. Our friends were impressed. The service is always amazing, too. So many great reasons to return! read more

Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Go eat here! Get on a plane, in your car, fly a helicopter, what ever it takes. Chef Bob is a stud. Great flavor. Great execution of fresh ingredients. Get the calamari! Best I've ever head. I don't rave like this, this place is exceptional. read more

I am a 12 yr old writing this review. First thing when coming in, we are greeted with very kind and loving staff! Going inside I see a bar, many tables, a stone oven, This place is filled to the brim with Italian energy! After about 7-11 minutes we got our Limone Caesar Salad- 9/10 After 20-28 minutes we got our margarita pizza and bolognese. And I have to say, that pizza and bolognese were the BEST Italian food I've had in my 12 years of my life. Also we had a very kind staff member named Jack. He was very loving toward us and helped us with any troubles we had. read more

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Love this place. Really great pizza. Love their Chicken piccata. Also great meatball and spaghetti dish for kids. Nice atmosphere and good service. Kids can eat free during certain days. Neighborhood gem. read more

Excellent Food and Waitress..Chef Bob is awesome sorry I missed Mac...We will definitely be back... Nothing bets homemade read more

Dolce Niente Restaurante Italiano - Italian Near Me - Spring, Texas

My friends took me here last night and this place is phenomenal. I lived in Europe for many years and my wife is Italian... this place is real Italian food. We ordered the caprese salad, calamari, pig & fig pizza, pepperoni pizza (with mushrooms and sausage added), chicken parmigiana, fettuccine Alfredo, and a lemon ricotta cake for dessert. Every single dish was amazing, absolutely no complaints. The standouts were the fettuccine alfredo which was mixed table side, the chicken parmigiana, and the pig & fig pizza, but again, everything was phenomenal. Even the Parmesan shaker they brought out with the pizzas was fresh grated and not the crap filled with preservatives like the stuff you get anywhere else. The interesting and one of the authentic parts of this place is that it's kind of what we would call "family style". You order and it's brought out but put in the middle of the table for everyone to try and share. It fosters great conversation over the dishes and you get to try a bit of everything. We tried several of the drinks off the cocktail menu and they were all phenomenal as well. The blueberry lemontini was my favorite. I unfortunately am only visiting the area and I live 8 hrs away. On the bright side, this restaurant gives me another reason to come back. read more

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Let me start by saying I have visited this place multiple times and never had an issue. The food taste great. This particular time I made a reservation online for 3 people because I know the restaurant gets crowded. They tried to sit us at a small high top which wouldn't have been a big issue but my mother-in-law is disabled and can not get into the high bar chair. After I brought it to the attention of the hostess I was told there was nothing they could do. I was told all regular tables are reserved for 4 or more. Don't say you have accommodations for disabled people when you can't provide for them. The issue was never justified and we left the restaurant. It will be a long time if any before I return. read more

Visited June 23, 2024. Excellent food, excellent service. I've been to NY and Italy several times. Bet the reviews with the negative comments have never been to either more than once. Had great food and service in both NY and Italy and bad food and service. This restaurant easily is as good as the well loved Mom & Pop restaurants in either NY or Italy. Don't listen to the posers who write reviews - been there and done it many times and this restaurant is the real deal. read more

Unfortunately after a few visits here I feel compelled to write a negative review, if you don't like reading, then here is the short version, go to Olive Garden instead if you're considering having Italain for dinner. Immediately upon walking in at 5:30 pm, it took the hostesses at the stand a good 5 minutes to decide where they were going to seat us, not because it was full, but because they just kept going back and forth. Then, we sit down and order one appetizer, which took 20 minutes to get to us... the bruschetta, which was the smallest portion I've ever seen, rock hard, and entirely too salty, very bad. While we're waiting another 10 minutes to order, we are staring at the most god awful screen behind the bar, flashing neon lights and a weird spinning feature that made my mom have to switch seats with me since she is migraine prone. The music they were playing as well was incredibly intense and kind of anxiety inducing, not a good environment at all. The entire time we practically had to beg for our waters to be refilled, which was awful because every dish; besides the pizzas, were so incredibly salty. The water also tasted like soap. The chicken piccata was so bad we had to send it back not even half eaten, they offered to remake it and did, but then they tried to charge us twice for it?? Thankfully they fixed that mistake after us having to do their job for them and point it out. They should've comped the dish sense they gave it to me to go and I didn't even get to sit down and enjoy my dinner at the restaurant. I'm giving one star and not zero because, the pizzas were ok, I'd go to crust instead though, and there are a handful of people there who are actually pleasant and know how to do their jobs. I think this place has more potential to be a pizza joint with a cool dive bar. But they need to decide on being a nice restaurant or a chill walk in place. if they're trying to be a nice restaurant, they need to actually start making food that matches the prices, and work on having a classier atmosphere, OR they could lower the prices, condense the menu and make the atmosphere more relaxed. Anyways, unprofessional, no attention to detail, no flavor aside from salt, and hardly a redeeming quality. I'm hoping changes are made or that we see them move out soon. p.s. my stomach hurts right now from the salt I've consumed tonight, don't go here. read more