Dolce Riviera

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.

Great experience! Food was delicious, service was fast and our server was super friendly! Deja waited on us, she was so sweet and made good suggestions. The lemon ricotta pancakes were a crowd favorite and everyone loved the potatoes. The ambience was stunning, however we sat in covered outside seating and it was a little too chilly, and there weren’t any heat lamps. Otherwise a wonderful experience!!

I enjoyed the knowledgeable and prompt staff and menu/wine options, especially vegetarian. The atmosphere is Old Hollywood flare and romantic. The restaurant is beautifully designed and decorated for the cinematic era. I highly recommend for ladies’ social gatherings as well. Their website is well photographed and written!

Now one of my favorite happy hour locations! Perfect place for a cocktail and some appetizers. You can be seated in the dining area, the bar, or- if it’s cool enough- on the patio! Parking can be troublesome, but there is a valet at the adjacent hotel.

Dolce Riviera offers one of the most uniquely beautiful dining atmospheres in Dallas! There's a balanced blend of indoor and outdoor seating covered by a canopy of lemon trees. Our waitress provided recommendations of customer favorites and was attentive to start. After our meal arrived, the restaurant became busier and we did not see her until we asked for the bill. The cocktails we ordered were decliciously crafted! Food presentation was well done with consideration for detail. We ordered the bruschetta to start - while the bread and garnishes were fresh, the overall flavor was understated. Our pasta dishes were both savory and portion sizes were spot-on. Our favorite was the house special - rigatoni in a creamy tomato sauce with sausage. We weren't able to stay for dessert due to event tickets, but I don't doubt they're equally as good.

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.

The experience from start to finish was an amazing adventure, starting with an elaborate presentation of the menu, to the spectacular ambiance, wine, food, and hands on staff always available to ensure the journey was effortless. Can't recommend enough. Plus they have free valet. For that, this in itself is pure gold!