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    Dolci Cafe Italiano

    4.4 (858 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jamie G.

    If your in the Rancho San Diego area this is a great place to try! This is my second time here I've been here for lunch and it was great. This time we went for dinner and it was just as good! Our waitress was super friendly and personable. Everyone was just pleasant there! Great atmosphere I like sitting in the patio area everything is still enclosed for any type of weather!

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    Lin J.

    Came here on a whim. Food was delicious. Service was attentive. Sat outdoors and felt the breeze. Such a cute place!! Wish I took a picture of the lasagna and caprese but we ate it too fast!!

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in El Cajon, California... My cousins and I were looking for something different to eat and decided on Italian cuisine. I found Dolci Cafe Italiano on my Yelp App! Parking was free and easy in the shared lot. We didn't have a reservation and walked right in. There was no air-conditioning, but we were hungry. We thought that inside would be cooler than outdoor dining... I'm not sure. It was a bit warm in both areas... Service was pleasant and efficient. I ordered the lasagna. It was cheesy, hot, meaty, and good! It was like comfort food to me. I would have enjoyed it more if there was air-conditioning... haha!

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    Antonia R.

    Amazing food! The Branzino and lamb chops were divine!! Anthony/ Tony was such a pleasure! He named the specials and we were sold! A bottle of Lodi old vines wine, great service and wonderful ambiance.

    Margarita and Americana pizza

    Went Saturday afternoon for my birthday brunch and it was amazing!! The pizza came out hot and fresh, caprese was delightful, accompanied by some complimentary FRESH bread with butter way to build up our appetite! Our main dish was penne Michelangeloand it never misses! Always the best combination of creaminess and savory. My go to every time I come to this amazing cafe. Servers were very attentive as well as courteous. Our glass never ran empty and we for sure left very satisfied Had the pleasure of meeting the owner and wow you can tell he is very passionate in what he does! Such a lovely man! Ambient was very peaceful as well as very creative. Made me feel like I was in a garden

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    Armando D.

    Food was awesome! We had the angel hair pasta with shrimp and spicy marinara...great! We also had the pasta primavera which was very delicious! All in all great service and all! Would have given them a five star rating but we got sort of turned off by the waitress telling us we only had 10 minutes to order since the kitchen was being shut down. Knowing that we didn't order drinks nor appetizers, something we normally like to do before we eat our main entree. I personally liked watching the padres play before me on big screen tv!

    .Eggplant parmigiana, cheese ravioli add 2 meatballs, linguine gambieri and a bwet salad
    Kim D.

    Stopped for dinnee on our way home from the casino just before 7pm on a Saturday. There wasn't a wait. We had the eggplant parmigiana, cheese ravioli with 2 added meatballs, linguine gamberi and we shared the beet salad. Everything was pretty tasty and food came out fast and hot. The ravioli pasta was just a bit too thick around the edges but that was really the only flaw in the food. Service could have been a little more attentive. The waiter didnt check in after the food was brought out despite walking by our table a dozen or more times. A server did refill our waters after bringing out the food and obliged when we asked for some parmesean cheese. The waiter eventually stopped by after we got up and helped ourselves to the to-go containers. He was very apologetic. Not at all a fault on the restaurant but we were subjected to loud music and street racing exhaust noises from cars in the parking lot the entire meal. Overall it was an above average meal and experience and definitely worth giving a try.

    Salmon Sanremo
    Elizabeth R.

    Super yummy! This was my first time eating here and most definitely will go back! Had the Salmon Sanremo which was so good! Very flavorful and mouth watering. The chefs choice vegetables were very tasty. Before this we did try the crab cakes that I did not get a picture of, but they were pretty good appetizer. Service was really nice and friendly. And the atmosphere was lovely. Recommend going here for any occasion.

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    Michelle B.

    Late post. Happened to be in the area and this place came up nearby in Yelp search. So glad I tried it. Ordered the calamari and lasagna. Huge orders, delicious, and tasty.

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    A local favorite! Great people and great food. We dine in and takeout. Everyone is always friendly and the food is always good!

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    Cook " real Italian flavored food" this restaurant needs to improve their Italian flavors of real Italian food!

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    We loved it!! Tony the server was amazing! He brought our food out promptly and was very attentive. The food was wonderful

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    Consistent quality. On one occasion, my "go-to-dish" (Michelangelio) was way salty; sime Ohave been the

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    Are dogs allowed outside?

    Only service dogs

    Is the coppa grande affogato gelato available during breakfast hours?

    Yes it is! Available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! homemade coffee gelato, homemade whipping cream! lady fingers, chocolate chips, and a shot of Lavazza espresso... yum yum!!!

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    Food: Well, okay... we came here once and my daughter got chicken and waffles. It was SO good…read morethat she begged us to come back. The rest of our food was okay, nothing amazing, but solid. So we got back a second time and sit down to order, "Chicken and waffles please" - they are out of chicken. Oof! Strike 1. That sucks. She was disappointed but she got something else and we shrugged it off. Then about 2 weeks back we came in again... this time I asked first, "Do you have chicken for the chicken and waffles?" They are out of waffles. Oof! Strike 2! And isn't it just batter? I don't get it. We didn't stay that time because my daughter was visibly sad this time. So I think we are done trying or else this just becomes a running gag we try to get out of, like Groundhogs Day or something... Atmosphere: It's cozy inside. I love all of the details, like the wood carvings and all of the bear stuff. It's like you're in a log cabin. And I like that they have paper menus and throw them away (because plastic reusable menus are germ magnets). The newspaper-esque theme is pretty cool too. Price: It's no more expensive than say, Dennys or Ihop. Middle of the road and they have lots of options. A decent meal for two - 50$. Service: Each time we have been, the servers have been great. Nice servers and even when the guy had to tell us they were out of chicken, he was super apologetic. No complaints on the service. Overall: It's a nice place... when they have the advertised food. So I honestly don't know if we will be back or not. Maybe we will give it a shot but I don't want my daughter to be disappointed again. I get it, if it was something they only made 50 of a day, I'd understand. But... chicken and waffles? Hmmm...

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    The place was packed when we stepped in a little before 1 on a Tuesday. A good sign. Didn't wait…read morelong for a cozy booth, maybe 10 minutes. There were several quirky cute diners in the area so it was tough to choose. Ultimately, Izzy's menu excited me more than the others. I love the barbecue brunch thing going on, too. Very unique and we totally would've tried some ribs had we not gone to Phil's for the first time the night before and had a ton of leftovers. We split a Country Benny and the Jalapeño scramble, which had their homemade pulled pork in it. Julie was an outstanding server. Super patient, attentive, and helpful. You can choose muffins or coffee cake (only $1 extra!) instead of toast, which I love by the way, but I really appreciated that she asked if I had tried the coffee cake because it's not what I thought it was. She explained it as more of a vanilla cupcake with nuts and white icing? Which is kinda random that they call it coffee cake, but it made us opt for the zucchini muffin which was definitely the right choice. Moist, warm, and delicious to nibble on while we waited for the rest of our meal. She also asked if we needed anything else, like salsa, when our entrees came. Which, I usually alwayyys have to request but she was 2 steps ahead of us. The Bloody Mary was tasty and just strong enough to start our afternoon. I'm a huge sucka for biscuits & gravy and theirs really hit the spot. The sausage patty was so good and definitely homemade. Perfectly poached eggs harmoniously smothered in yummy gravy and fluffy biscuits. Crispy hashbrowns, great country potatoes. The scramble was good, too. Pulled pork had a nice smoky flavor and I've never seen nor had it with eggs before which is awesome. The portions were just right. Not huge, but we got full and everything tasted great so what more can you ask for? The deep fried pie! Duh. Super bummed we didn't take a peach one home...

    This is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. It's a quaint little restaurant with a down home…read morevibe. Lots of items to choose from. The staff are all very friendly. We had a table of 6 and our waitress was awesome. She remembered all our requests and happily split all our tickets. Because we were a party of 6 they automatically added the tip which made it very simple. I had the pico burger with onion rings. It was a lot of food and the onion rings were good. We didn't feel rushed and were able to sit & visit without feeling pressured to leave after we ate. They have a menu board that shows the daily specials. I'll be back.

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    1/3 baby rib + 2 eggs + roasted potatoes w bell peppers
    1/3 baby rib + 2 eggs + roasted potatoes w bell peppers
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