Dolce Osteria
1710 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-332-7525
Friendly Dilworth spot proffering simple, “consistently wonderful” fare in a “comfortable” setting with a “neighborhood feel”; fans say you'll leave “full and completely satisfied” and recommend Tuesday's homemade gnocchi as “a must.” -- Zagat
$35 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
Appetizer (choice of one)
Prosciutto & Burrata - creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam
Funghi - fresh large button mushrooms stuffed with mixed ricotta and ground sweet Italian sausage, topped with chopped melted mozzarella over a reduced Cognac cream sauce
Dolce Salad - mixed greens, red and green apple, caramelized walnuts tossed in an orange dressing
Insalata Tricolore - ciliegine mozzarella, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with a lemon citrus dressing
Napoleone - layers of eggplant, beef tomato, and mozzarella, baked and topped with goat cheese and balsamic reduction
Lobster Bisque
Entrée (choice of one)
Vitello - pan-seared veal with baby artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce
Lamb Osso Buco - bone-in lamb shank braised in seasonal vegetables
Grilled Skirt Steak - sliced skirt steak paired with forest mushrooms and roasted potatoes
Mahi-Mahi - pan seared with cherry tomatoes, baby artichokes, tossed in a garlic white wine sauce
Trota - pan-seared NC mountain trout topped with crab, seasoned panko breadcrumbs and a roasted red pepper scallion cream sauce
Gnocchi - our famous homemade gnocchi with lobster meat and baby spinach tossed in a tomato cream sauce
Ravioli - homemade ravioli stuffed with shrimp and crab, tossed with asparagus tips in a Pinot Grigio aurora sauce
Cinghiale - fresh pappardelle pasta in a wild boar ragout
Dessert (choice of one)
Italian Mascarpone Cheesecake - homemade cheesecake topped with strawberry puree
Limoncello Cake - lemon cake with limoncello liqueur topped with sweet limoncello glace
Torta di Cioccolato - Belgian Godiva chocolate mousse torte
Tiramisu - ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone cream, shaved dark chocolate