Introducing Dolce, a trendy restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, offering a unique blend of American and Italian cuisine in a lively cocktail bar setting. Known for its classy ambiance, vibrant atmosphere, and DJ spinning on Friday nights, Dolce is the perfect spot for a night out with friends. The menu boasts a variety of dishes, including happy hour specials and a full bar for signature cocktails. While not ideal for kids, Dolce is a go-to destination for adults looking to unwind and enjoy delicious food in a stylish setting. With options for reservations, takeout, and delivery, Dolce caters to all dining preferences. Experience the excitement of Dolce's back patio, but be aware that popular items like hookah may run out quickly.Overall, Dolce offers an unforgettable dining experience with a mix of flavors and entertainment that keep customers coming back for more.

Starters

Naplonn Di Gamberi

Grilled shrimp, mozzarella and eggplant with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic demi glaze

Clams Casino

Fresh clams stuffed with sauteed onion and bell pepper, sprinkled with herbs & bacon

Carpaccio De Manzo

Arugula and shaved parmigiano cheese on top of thirty sliced beef drizzled with lemon. Olive oil

Carpaccio chino

Crispy fried calamari, tossed with chopped tomatoes, scallions, and finished with a teriyaki glaze

Calamari Siciliano

Crispy fried calamari, tossed with garlic, cherry peppers, and a tomato basil sauce

Chicken Wings (8Pcs)

Crispy chicken wings tossed with a hot or mild sauce, and served with blue cheese dressing and celery

Shrimp & Chorizo

Shrimp & chorizo sauteed with a garlic paprika, and white wine lemon sauce

Bufalata

Imported buffalo mozzarella, sliced vine ripe tomatoes, roasted peppers, and black virgin olive oi

Antipasto Italiano

Assorted Italian meats & cheese

Picaddia

Chorizo, pork, beef, ribs and top round lightly seasoned and fried, served with yuco and plantains

Mozzarella en Corozza

Mozzarella & bread stacked and fried with a parmigiano crust served with an anchovy sauce

Shrimp Aijilo

Baby shrimp in a white wine, garlic sauce with a touch of paprika

Hot Antipasto

Eggplant rolatini, crispy fried calamari, shrimp in a tomato basil sauce and mozzarella corozza

Shrimp cocktail

Fresh poached shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce

Portobello caprese

Portobello stuffed with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pistachio crusted and finished with a creamy pesto

Crab Cakes

Chesapeake bay lump crab, over mixed greens and a teriyaki-balsamic glaze

Insalata Di Dolce

Mixed greens, red onion, roasted pepper, black olives fresh mozzarella with grilled with choice of: ahi tuna or salmon

Caesar (W/ Chicken, Shrimp or Steak)

Romaine lettuce tossed with house made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons and parmigiano cheese

Insalata Di Mare

Clams, mussels, baby shrimp, and acungili tossed with celery, scallions, bell peppers, in lemon, olive oil and garlic dressing

Arugula & Shrimp Salad

Grilled jumbo shrimp, arugula and gorgonzola cheese in lemon vinaigrette

Spinach Salad

Baby spinach, red onion, boiled eggs, bacon, mushrooms, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Messicana Salad

Grilled tortilla, romaine lettuce, black beans, corns, jack cheese, avocado, jalapenos with a ranch dressing

Tuscan bean salad

Poached shrimp, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes scallions, fresh basil, in a red wine vinaigrette

Fennel Salad

Fennel, mandarin, beats tossed in a red wine vinaigrette over mixed baby greens

Watercress Salad & Shrimp

Grilled shrimp, watercress, cherry tomatoes, red onions, avocado tossed with a garlic & lemon dressing

Salads

Pasta

Linguini White Clams Sauce

Fresh baby clams, virgin olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and pancetta

Rigatoni Bolognese

Fresh ground beef, tomato basil sauce with a touch of cream

Gnocchi Caprese

Homemade gnocchi tossed in an oregano plum tomato with diced fresh mozzarella

Penne Vodka

Penne pasta pasta, vodka, tomato sauce and cream with a choice of chicken or shrimp

Spaghetti Romeo

Sauteed prosciutto, shitake mushrooms, arugula in a pignoli garlic oil

Fresh Parppardelle

Sauteed sliced salmon, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, herbs in a brandy cream sauce

Fettucini Alfredo

Fettuccine tossed in a butter cream sauce with parmesan cheese with a choice of steak, chicken or shrimp

Fusili Alla Nonna

Sauteed cubed eggplant, onion, fresh tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster ravioli, served with garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, shrimp in a light saffron broth

Capellini Giardino

Sauteed yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant mushrooms, in a tomato basil sauce

Lasagna Emilana

Classic lasagna, filled with meat, cheeses and fresh plum tomatoes

Orecchiette Fruit Di Mare

Fresh orecchiette over chopped seafood in a light saffron cream sauce

Salmone Caribeo

Pistachio crusted salmon, pineapple, raspberry demi glaze, topped with fried plantains & sour cream

Tuna Sesamino

Sesame crusted sushi tuna. Served over wok vegetables

Shrimp Ripieni

Sauteed shrimp stuffed with crab meat over a champagne cream sauce

Tilapia Ala Pesto

Pan seared crusted potato tilapia, cherry tomatoes, white wine pesto cream sauce

Paello Marinara

Yellow rice sauteed with clams, mussels, calamari, scallops, shrimp, chorizo, bell peppers, onions in a light saffron wine sauce with a touch of tomato basil

Risctto Fruitti Di Mare

Saffron infused arborio rice with clams mussels, shrimp, calamari and scallops

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo shrimp, garlic, virgin olive oil, served over capellini

Zuppa Di Pesce

Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, scallops, served over linguini

Swordfish Putanesca

Sauteed swordfish, capers, black olives, anchovies in a garlic tomato basil sauce over capellini

Pesce

Carne

Pollo Al Vostro Gusto

Chicken breast with a choice of sauce: marsala piccata, parmigiana or franchise

Pollo Ajilo

Sautted sliced chicken breast, with garlic, olive oil, paprika, over yellow rice and spinach potatoes

Pollo mare Monte

Chicken breast stuffed with chopped shrimp, spinach, pignoli, shallots, served with chopped tomatoes herbs, garlic, in a white wine cream sauce and a touch of tomato basil

Pollo Dolce

Chicken breast, parmigiana bread crumbs served with a shallot & sage white wine sauce topped with asparagus, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella

Pollo Sofrentittino

Chicken breast, prosciutto, eggplant, fresh mozzarella with a sherry wine demi glaze

Vitelo a Vostro Gusto

Veal scallopine with a choice of sauce: marsala, piccata, parmigiana or francaise

Vitello Milanese

Pan seared breaded veal over tri-color salad

Vitelo Involtini

Veal scallopine, stuffed with shrimp, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella served over a shallots brandy green pepper, corn with a dijon mustard cream sauce

NY strip steak

Grilled NY steal, Portobello amarone demi-glaze

Pork Chop Capriciosa

Sauteed pork chops with mushroom chestnuts fig, in a brandy cream sauce

Filet Mignon

Grilled fillet mignon wrapped with bacon and grilled shrimp in a Barolo wine demi glaze

Rock of Lamp

Sauteed rack of lamb, over pancetta, scallions, herbs, and a white wine sauce

Roast braten Bavaria

Thinly sliced pounded sirloin steak seasoned and pan seared topped with white buttermilk onions

Mufoletta

Italian bread, grilled chicken, bacon, roasted peppers, provolone, and pesto mayonnaise

Juvenuts

Grilled NY steak, with broccoli rabe on Italian bread

Sampdori

Grilled steak and fresh mozzarella and garlic on Italian bread

Parma

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers on foccacia bread

8Oz Black Angus Burger

8oz black angus chopped meat grilled with American cheese, tomato and romaine

California pita

Pita bread stuffed with grilled chicken celery, apples and tartar sauce

Italiano

Ham, sopressata, provolone with romaine tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette on Italian bread

Flounder

Bread flounder with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, tartar sauce on Italian bread

Portabella

Grilled Portobello, arugula, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

Caprese

Grilled garlic bread, mozzarella, bacon, roasted pepper, and balsamic vinaigrette

Panini

Wraps

Philly

Grilled sliced steak with peppers, onion, mushrooms and American cheese

Tonno Picante

Blackened sushi tuna, romaine lettuce, avocado and a sesame scallion roasted dressing

Dolce

Grilled chicken, red peppers, fresh mozzarella arugula and balsamic vinaigrette

Mexicano

Grilled steak, jalapeno, black bean, avocado, romaine lettuce and hot sauce

Buffalo Bill

Crispy buffalo chicken, tossed with hot sauce, romaine lettuce and blue cheese dressing

Spinach

Sauteed spinach chicken, and provolone cheese

Italian

Sauteed sausage peppers, onions and potatoes

Margherita

Sliced fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil

Buffalo

Spicy chicken strips, fresh mozzarella and bleu cheese

Funghetto

Sausage, mushrooms, onions, and fresh mozzarella

Quatro Famaggio

Gorgonzola, provolone, fresh mozzarella and goat cheese

Mediterranean pizza

Anchovy, roasted peppers, black olives, and goat cheese

Philly steak pizza

Tender grilled sliced steak with fresh mozzarella, peppers mushrooms and onions

Pizza Bianca

Spinach, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella and garlic

Del Mare Pizza

Chopped fresh seafood, tomato, fresh mozzarella and garlic

Vegetables Pizza

Sauteed fresh vegetables, garlic tomato and fresh mozzarella

Menu