Dolce Carini
1929 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Address :
1929 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA, 19103 - Phone (215) 567-8892
- Website https://www.dolce-carini.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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J D.
Best pizza I've had outside of New York, hands down. I love my sister, I do- especially when she introduces me to places like this! I've never seen the inside of it, but I don't need to- all I want is that hot, tasty pizza! We were leaving Oh! Shea's and as it so happens, Dolce's literally right around the corner- I'm usually pretty unimpressed w/pizza outside of NY with a handful of exceptions (at least a couple of which I've reviewed here), but I'm a big fan of this place already. As I said, I've never actually seen this place so I couldn't tell you a thing about its architecture or dining area or even the service...but the pizza, oh mama, the pizza is excellent! If you ever get a hankering for real NY style pizza and you're in the Philly area, you'll get no better than this.
(3)Mary A.
The food is decent and priced ok. The pizza can be extremely greasy.
(3)Anima A.
My sister used to live two blocks from here, so Dolce Carini quickly became a favorite for Tomato Pie. Delicious!! The plain tomato pie with cheese is great, we normally got it with cheese and pepperoni. 4 stars for the tomato pie Stopped in to eat once with a friend and had a stromboli that was tough as bricks, and they had given me a plastic fork a knife. I asked for a real knife, which they gave me, and I could still barely cut through it. I barely ate the thing because it was so difficult. Loses 1 star for this incident, but I just learned to just stick to the tomato pie
(4)Annette P.
As much as I LOVE their pizza, I am compelled to give only one star. Yes, their tomato pie with cheese is out of this world. But their service is DEPLORABLE. Not only, are they only open until 9pm (even on the weekends) but I have, on a number of occasions, called up to 15 minutes before 9pm and they've told me they are closed and refused to take my order. If you happen to be in the neighborhood and you're lucky enough for them to be open, stop in for a slice. Otherwise, it's not worth the ag. Unfortunately, they don't seem like the type of establishment that cares what people say about them on yelp, as they clearly don't give a shit about customer service.
(1)Catherine H.
I like the eggplant tomato silce! Great texture thin crust pizza. They also have thicker crust, but I haven't tried it. A wonderful place to stop by for a quick meal. Simple but tasty.
(4)Tim S.
Not a bad slice. Crust is on the thin side and crispy.
(4)Jaclyn B.
Best pizza I've had in Philly, not excluding the fancy pizza spots across from el vez. Those two getting incredibly high ratings... I REALLY don't get it? 5 stars for burnt pizza with decent, yet forgettable service? Dolce Carini is the best I've had as of late, by faaaaar.
(4)Jesse T.
No complaints. A solid pizza joint with a lot of different slice options. I'm a bit of a pizza snob though and this whore has her favorites. I had the California slice (tomatoes, fried chicken, + bacon) and a Taco slice. Usually I forbid such Frankenstein concoctions from bastardizing the seduction of a true slice. But I was never there before and was overwhelmed by the slice selection so I just pointed at what my stomach told me to. A good place to hate yourself after eating way too much pizza.
(3)K S.
I'll admit---partner-in-crime and I are pizza snobs. We're Brooklyn-based, after all. Cheese pizza was okay. It wasn't crispy enough and it was a little too soggy. I would probably try something else next time. But the cheesesteak pizza? Spot on. It was cooked to perfection and delicious. Plenty of steak on the pizza. Honestly we were both surprised at how good it was we ordered another slice. (And sadly split it.) Service was pretty good as well but it was very tight/crowded in there.
(4)John K.
In the Rittenhouse area, Dolce Carini is definitely one of the better pizzerias if you're looking for delivery or pizza by the slice, though from previous experience, the Sicilian pies aren't that great. Mega Fries [$6.90] Bacon, cheddar, mozzarella If you're going full-on heart-clog, try their mega fries. Creamy whiz, tons of mozzarella, and crispy bits of bacon was interspersed throughout the well-seasoned fries. Be sure to have your Lipitor prescription on standby. Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich [$7.50] Fresh, crusty bread was filled with oven-roasted eggplant that wasn't overly breaded. Mozzarella covered it all, with a tart marinara dressing on top. Not bad. Tomato White Pizza [$17.15] Dolce Carini being a pizzeria, I had to order some. Looking for creamy garlic and cheese flavors, I went with a white pie. This thin-crust pizza was fragrant with garlic and was studded with ripe tomatoes, which lent some acidity to each bite. So if you're in the Rittenhouse area, pop on into Dolce Carini for a few slices and don't hesitate to try their garlic knots or sides.
(4)Catherine S.
5 stars is for the cheese pizza, which I had at a work baby shower. Best crust ever. It was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside but a little chewy too. The crust was just the right thickness, not too thin or doughy and held the tasty tomato sauce and cheese perfectly. I need to go back soon and confirm that this is the best pizza I've ever had!
(5)Nancy S.
so i'm kind of a pizza purist. Cheese pizza is awesome to me. And Dolce's pizza is great! When i was in college i lived a couple blocks away and would go to Dolce about twice a week. They had a lunch special, 2 slices of pizza and a fountain drink and it was like $6 or something. I dunno. But they have such good pizza. And the guys who run the place are really nice. I only wish they had a little more space to work in. So now i live in Austin TX and i soooo miss the kind of pizza that you find in NY and NJ, and at Dolce Carini. Anytime i'm up there, i always try to swing by
(5)Christopher R.
I live basically on top of this pizza place so I had very high hopes for it--there's nothing worse than a super-convenient location that serves up mediocre pizza. (I'm looking at you, Stella Pizza on Haddon Ave in Collingswood!) After my roommate & I unpacked our stuff, we were hungry as all get out so I fetched us a half-pepperoni/half-onion pie and a pepperoni roll for myself as I waited. Both were pretty good but far from the best I've had. The pizza was kind of heavy: too much crust, too cheesy, too much grease. These are problems for me personally, other people not so much. Overall, a pretty solid slice. I'm relieved that things are working out between us.
(3)Anthony W.
I got a steak platter and it was alright. The fries were too hard though and hurt my mouth. I didn't appreciate that. I hadn't been in this place in about 10 years (before they remodeled). I do like the new look and it's great that they have fountains on the outside of the counter. I fell for the small cup trap and sized up. I didn't notice the fountains. Even after I refilled I couldn't drink it because it was just so cold out. Good thing there's a liquor store a couple doors down. Also, it's cool that they bring the food to the table. I'm not in the area often, but I may give Dolce Carini another try some day. And the pizza didn't look too good. Maybe it was the wrong time of day? I stopped by in the evening.
(3)Suzanne S.
As a pizza fanatic, I am always looking for the next best slice. Well let me tell you honey-this place has it. Their plain cheese pizza is hand-tossed, hot and delicious. They have different varieties such as taco pizza, buffalo chicken and barbecue chicken pizza, but I think the plain is the best. If you happen to be on lunch break and have a yen for pizza, stop by and give it a try.
(5)G N.
Just get the Tomato Pie with Cheese. LIke others have said, it is incredible. w This is my go-to pizza delivery spot. Loses one star, cause their wings are terrible. Hopefully they fix that.
(4)Jennifer T.
Solid, no-frills, basic delicious pizza. Sometimes I don't want fancy pizza with truffles and a poached egg, I just want a plain cheese or pepperoni pizza. Sometimes I just want a super garicky white pizza with spinach. Mmmm delicious. Dolce Carini does the above and they do it well. There's not that many places around 20th Street to get a solid pie or pizza by the slice for lunch or dinner. The only issue I have with this place is that they are not open late night, but when you are a little drunk and looking for late night pizza, any place (even gross Tower) will do. For lunch or dinner when I want good pizza, I'll stop over here to get my fix!
(4)Ranjit J.
This is my go to takeout pizza place - good pizza with quality toppings at an affordable price. I usually have enough leftover to last me another meal or two!
(4)Savio M.
I've been going to Dolce for 14 years and it is still my favorite pizza place. It's hard to beat the 2 slice special with fountain soda (and free refills). Many of the workers have worked their many years, so in some ways it feels like a family. It is much busier during the day with the lunch crowd than in the evenings, but even at lunch time it is quick service and they bring the pizza to your seat. The buffalo chicken pizza is good and they have a nice variety of choices. They also deliver.
(5)Budd R.
Delicious food, I love their white pizza and most of their salads. I order from here all the time (3-4 times a month) and I'm never disappointed. They're on Grubhub which is an added bonus. But what's really great is that they actually deliver on time, sometimes even before the order is supposed to be at my apartment! No other pizza place that I've tried in CC does that.
(5)Michelle C.
Perhaps Dolce Carini's pizza is decent (according to my fellow Yelpers), but their wraps are not. I ordered delivery via Eat24 yesterday, and I can honestly say it was my first bad experience with that service and one of their participating restaurants. First off, someone called me to ask my address (which you confirm at the time of ordering) because the delivery guy was lost. I live on a corner in a pretty easy-to-navigate neighborhood so I don't know what the problem was. I had to wait by the door for over ten minutes as I took calls from this guy while attempting to navigate him closer to my place. So the food arrives, and my turkey club wrap is just falling apart. It looked like the wrap was placed down, the ingredients were put inside, and the sides of the wrap folded over. The under-side was wet. I literally had to get a plate and deconstruct and then reconstruct the wrap. Doing so enabled me to remove most of the turkey, which was low-quality deli slices. Sorry to say, but that was my first and last experience with Dolce Carini.
(2)Tiffany S.
I have been a loyal customer of Dolce Carini for the past year. I have time and again shelled out almost $8 for 6 mozzarella sticks with a smile. Simply because Dolce has the best sticks in a 5 block radius, and I don't get much time for lunch. However, today is the last time I will step foot into this overpriced- over hyped pizza joint. I called in my order of Mozzarella sticks, I waited till 1:45, so I could avoid the lunch rush. When I went to pick my order up, I was on the receiving end of some of the worst service I have ever received. At the counter no one asked me how could they help me. I stood there for about 2 minutes and finally got the attention of the woman at the counter. I told her my name and my order. After getting that information from me, she proceeded to turn around to her computer and answer the phone. Now understand that a restaurant can be busy, so I waited a few minutes. Still she didn't get my order, but proceeded to tend to her computer screen and take calls. Another woman working there walked by and I asked fro her help. She was ABOUT to help me but the first lady told her that she was helping me. At that point she turned back to her computer and phone AGAIN. So I told her that I had to go back to work, and I just needed to pay for my order. She goes to get the order, hands it to me, takes my $20, and then answers the phone, and gets back on her computer. She finally hands me my change, and when I told her that this was very poor customer service she said something that I wont write here. At that point I said I want my money back. I will not allow you to treat me poorly and take my money. Lets just say it took me another 7 minutes to get my money back. I asked the lady what her name was, she refused to tell me. Them I asked for a manager. She said she was the manager. I was appalled at such behavior.
(1)Beatrice M.
There from beginning of this business The original family sold it 8 yrs ago per new owner. Always used the best ingredients and still do. Just ordered 4 lg pies for family visit. Incredible. The tomato pie w mozzarella and the best tomato sauce ever was a huge hit w all. Same for Brooklyn and sausage. Will never ever have pizza in center city anywhere else. Delivery was quick and person was so polite and pleasant. Name? Jaime. A very happy gramma!!!
(5)Dan S.
Found my wallet.
(5)Sofia S.
I Really can't speak for the food. I only had an order of fries. I wouldn't normally think to post a review for a local pizza shop, but I had to. The reason I'm giving this place 5 stars is because the guys here are really cool. I came on a slow time so there weren't many people in here, but they shook hands with the few people that came in, asked about their family, and kept a smile on their face. I wouldn't give 20th and chestnut a community feel, but this place felt like a pretty cool community spot. .....if only they had vegan pizza.....
(5)Vee V.
Solid tomato pies. A decent white pizza. Lots of great toppings. My fave place in Philly to order pizza. Nothing else around compares.
(5)Victoria B.
I don't have much to say about this place, other than that this is probably my favorite pizza place in Philly. The pizza is always consistently good (nice cheese to sauce ratio), especially the cheesesteak pizza. The chicken cheesesteaks (and regular cheesesteaks) here are always exceptionally good as well. The staff here are also very nice and make it a point to remember their regulars. This place also delivers.
(5)Aliya Z.
Pizza is great! We usually get some veggies or marinara and Philly cheese stake pizzas! My husband loves this place and prefers to call them for a delivery as the first option!
(4)Hani M.
Good pizza. We ordered delivery of the Philly cheese stake pizza and enjoyed it. We also ordered the jalapeño poppers but they call in about 20 minutes in to tell us ask that they were out of it. That was nice of them but the whole delivery suppose to be in 30 minutes. Still, they deserve another order or visit because it was good pizza.
(3)Kyle S.
While commuting from the northeast, this is one of my most frequent places to go so far. The fries are crispy, and the pizza is delicious with a nice balance between the cheese and sauce. The sicillian pizza I tried was okay. Then again, Sicilian pizza isn't my thing. The decor is nice, and there is a nice daily special of two slices and a soda which I usually get. Another thing, FREE REFILLS!!!!! I come here almost every week.
(4)Jamie K.
The Sicilian pizza and the white pizza with fresh tomato are both amazingggg! This is by far the best pizza I have had in this area. I will definitely be coming back for more!
(5)Rebecca G.
A solid slice.
(4)Kim S.
This is a great go-to if you need your typical pizzeria fare fulfilled but I am personally a big fan of their eggplant Parmesan sub sandwiches. They are incredibly fast, food never disappoints and they cater as well!
(5)Karen F.
Just had a "Taste of Philly" catered lunch at our office - cheese steaks, chicken cheese steaks, caesar salad (with chicken breast chunks on the side to add in), fresh fruit platter, individually wrapped pretzels, TASTYCAKES and more. Very well done - and a nice change from pizza, pizza,pizza. That said - at an April 2012 lunch we had the tomato pie (square pie covered in chunky sauce with circles of fresh mozz.) - sooooo good!
(4)Prasath S.
A Damn good Cheesesteak that's meaty and flavorful !!!!
(4)Aisling M.
Favorite pizza in the area.
(5)Jonathan C.
Their pizza is awesome. After eating NY pizza for 5 years, this is the closest you're going to come in Philadelphia. Their delivery service is extremely quick, and I always enjoy the pizza when it arrives. A weekly favorite.
(5)Igal K.
I don't know why people are hating on their pizzas, they have a vast selection of pizzas. Thin crust, thick crust, vegetable, heart attack on dough, you name it. They are open till fairly late and they are always fast which is a plus. One thing that bothers me is the fact that I'll sometimes say that I don't want my pizza to be hot because I'm in a hurry and it will still be hot so I can't wolf it down. *Look for their "unicorn" taco pizza, it's an elusive animal that is worth the hunt.
(4)Ekene A.
Loved it! Fast delivery, awesome cheese pizza but more notably was how great their wings were! Definitely ordering from them again for Super Bowl weekend!
(4)John M.
I am fortunate enough to live around the block from Dolce Carini. Best pizza in Philly in my opinion. I lived in NY my whole life and pizza is my favorite food. I was pleasantly surprised when I first had their pizza. Their cheesesteak pizza is phenomenal! Their chicken cutlet parm is really good too. If you are in the area, definitely stop in for a slice.
(5)Ryan W.
Dolce is a great place and was one of my lunchtime staples when I worked at 20th and Market. Their cheesesteak pizza is incredible as is their buffalo and barbecue chicken pizzas. Come to think of it, I've never even tried their regular pizza. I guess thats reason enough to give it another try. They're pretty accommodating as well, the people are nice and they even make things that aren't on the menu. I requested a buffalo chicken salad and they made me a HUGE delicious salad for a pretty good price (however there were olives in this salad, for some unknown reason, eww) but I love that they made me something that wasn't on the menu. I'm sure there are plenty of options for good pizza in the city, but the gourmet menu, the nice people and the delicious food set Dolce apart. The only drawback is that their soda cups are extremely small.
(4)Destiny J.
i ordered 2 cheese slices & fries. delivery was pretty fast, which is nice, but like I open the bag and everythings moist and greasy. this is a description of the inside of the bag, but it also works for the food as well. cheese pizza was salty chewy greasy wet oily & mushy. yuck nasty son. can't review the fries really because i havent tried them yet, but i'm so turned off by this pizza i prob wont eat them. s'okay if youre not particularly picky over your pizza & in a rush, but if you want it to taste good don't go here.
(1)Katy K.
Woohoo!! I have found my favorite pizza outside of NY! Delicious cheese slices, nice crumbly sausage on the sausage slices, and AMAZING tomato pie! There's really not too much else to say about it except for that I always get pizza here when I'm wandering around Center City/Rittenhouse and I'm hungry (interestingly, whenever I'm near Dolce Carini I seem to get hungry...)
(4)Tyler K.
So, I think they're pizza is alright, but this place has a really great secret. I really suggest out of its menu the Italian Panini that's there. The Roasted Red peppers are a bit too watery, so scratch them, and then you have one of the more delicious takeout or otherwise quick panini in Philly. I'm especially partial to capicola, so this might be me being biased but I really love this sandwich. Also the fries are fantastic here. I really recommend them. Salads are meh, but why are you getting a salad here?
(4)Caren J.
Good pies, fries and steaks oh my!
(5)Shelby A.
I really like the Pizza here. A simple pie, with not-too-sweet sauce (I am not a sweet sauce fan, and sweet sauce is definitely a thing in Philly). This is probably one of my favorites places to get a pizza with just a few toppings or plain cheese (I usually get my specialty pies elsewhere and have not tried the specialty pies here yet...but I will!). They are always generous with their toppings and never skimp on the cheese! The sauce to topping to cheese ratio is pretty much always spot on! I also enjoy their mega fries, pizza fries, or buffalo fries! They have good chicken wings as well. Not the best, but if you have a hankering for wings, theirs will hit the spot. Fast delivery, very friendly staff and the prices aren't bad to boot! I wish they were open a little later, at least on the weekends, sometimes I like a late night za!
(4)Kris L.
Solid 3.5 stars Chicken Dolce Carini: delicious hot sub with chicken pieces grilled with mushrooms pepperoni peppers and onions! Great hoagie bread and overall a tasty (but oily and a bit heavy) sandwich! Pizza was alright with a tasty crust that lacked perfect strength (a bit soggy). The cheese ratio was a bit high, contributing to the heavy load on the crust. Was more impressed with the sandwich than the pizza. The pizza search continues!
(3)Flyn D.
Had a Hawaiian pizza here last night. Have to agree with another post that recommended more basil, oregano, other spices in the sauce. Was a little bit bland. Probably would not go back.
(3)E T.
Great pizza slices and the chicken steak was so big.
(4)Renita M.
So we were hanging out in our center city hotel room, a little burned out on walking for the day and not really wanting to go anywhere. We'd also eaten a late lunch. Seemed like a good choice to order pizza. Dolce Carini was close by and offered delivery, and sure enough they delivered to our hotel lobby. We ordered simple: a pepperoni Sicilian. OK, you should know that the Sicilians are huge. They take up an entire large pizza delivery box. Even the corners, because they're square. Nice thick (though not ridiculously so) crust. It was really delicious, with great cheese and a zesty sauce. The crust was also quite good. We did not finish our pizza. We did not finish it the next night, either. So beware - unless you are two VERY hungry dudes, you probably can't eat a whole Sicilian by yourself.
(4)Eunni C.
In general pizza in Philly is really amazing. I am not sure why NY pizza is so popular. Philly should be! Even this humble local pizzeria makes amazing pizza. I always get their creamy spinach pizza. Their Alfredo sauce is really good. It's simple but has so much flavor. It's perfect with baked spinach. The pizza crust is so crunch and delicious. I never Thorpe away their edge. Yum yum yum.
(5)Kelly O.
We've ordered lunch from here a few times and all in all it's okay. Nothing over the top amazing, and definitely nothing bad. A decent place to order lunch from and the food is consistently good.
(3)Rizwan A.
Man I was so happy when I found out these guys deliver. I was starving and yes, that may be influencing how amazing I thought everything was, but I'd like to think that I've had enough freakin pizza by now that I can tell when someone does something right. My beautiful wife and I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza and an eggplant parm sandwich. Side note- their "personal," size is basically the size of a normal small or medium from some other spots. Anyway, a personal is a good enough size for just one or two people. The buffalo chicken was loaded with chicken, hot sauce, and blue cheese. I loved it. I don't remember the crust being anything amazing, but the toppings were great and I loaded that thing up with crushed red pepper and went to town. Thank you DC, that was legit and I will order it again as soon as my wife is out of town and isn't monitoring my health as closely. The eggplant parm-- also, awesome, taste was decent but I think I just really loved the size of this thing and how much sauce and cheese got thrown on, plus the breading on the eggplant, that was pretty solid. And it was just huge, chewy, melty, goodness all in one. Improvements-- bros- add some spices and herbs to your dough, bread, and sauce. That is the extra mile you need to push you way to a 5 star spot. I'm talking oregano in your sauce, basil, garlic, etc. Or, if you're doing that already, we need to see more.
(4)Nicole F.
I have ordered from Dolce Carini for two years and never had a problem with my food. I usually order the sausage tomato pie (YUM-ME). Always hot. Always delicious. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger once. It was so wonderful. --DELIVERY-- I'm finally posting a review because I ordered a sandwich, fries and soda. When my order arrived (within the time they said it would, by the way), my sandwich and fries were hot and my soda was cold. Did I mention that the night before it snowed several inches and was about 20 degrees out? --FOOD-- I ordered a chicken cheesesteak. I always ask that preparers scoop the extra bread from the roll. So when I got the sandwich, it was HUGE. I thought they had failed to scoop the roll. Not so. The sandwich was so stuffed with meat, it made the sandwich appear ginormous! Then add to that hot and gooey cheese. I'm salivating just writing this! --SERVICE-- The service has always been straightforward. Not poor. Not obnoxious. I guess when you know you're providing your patrons with decent food at a decent price, you don't have to act all fake nice. I prefer that. Go.
(4)John W.
Ordered delivery from here the other day for lunch. Just got a medium red pizza with mozzarella. The thing with pizza and delivery is that you never know what to expect when it arrives. When the pizza arrived it was hot and looked great. The overall taste was average but nothing to rave about. The pizza was thin and then it got thicker towards the crust. The crust had a nice consistency of chewy and crunchy. I am not too sure where all the excellent reviews came from. Maybe it was because I ordered delivery and did not eat the pizza right out of the oven. Will be trying Dolce Carini out again. Overall decent pizza and prices. Looks a little better than it is. Would recommend this place to someone looking for a pie and I myself will be eating here again.
(3)Sean O.
Ordered delivery when I was in town for work. Fast delivery (Wednesday night). Tomato pie with sausage and mozzarella was a bit undercooked, as the crust couldn't stand on it's own. Fried zucchini were crispy, but tasteless. Wouldn't recommend.
(2)Hagana K.
Holy cow. I live a block away from this joint and may never move because this place is so good. The pizza is fantastic. Start with one of the best slices of plain cheese you'll ever have. They also have fantastic wings for cheap (a dozen for $8) and a pretty good cheesesteak too that'll do in a pinch. Don't listen to the whiny entitled brats on Yelp complaining about the service. All of their efforts go towards making delicious food, not kissing your behind.
(5)Amy B.
This was my second time here at Dolce Carini, the pizza was very tasty and there are plenty of cold beverages to choose from. The service is good too, they were very funny and polite to take my tray when I was done. I grabbed a menu when I left, I'll probably order delivery sometime. They're a member of the BBB, they have the stickers on their door, cool. I'll be back!
(4)Ally S.
Great food, but unfortunately rude. I understand if you are having a rough day but being rude to your customers is never an option. When we call up politely inquiring where our order is, since we have waited well past an hour I do no think that gives you a reason to be short with your customers.
(2)Jaci P.
Having pasted this place a million times I would never have thought to go in... but then my husband raved about their Cheese-steak Pizza. I figured that if his office ordered from there, it was worth a shot... Wow! Best Cheese-steak Pizza I have ever had! I have only gotten take-out from here, but they have a great selection of steak types too.
(4)Danielle M.
My work ordered pizza from here and I was pleasantly surprised. I had a slice of the philly cheese steak, which tasted as close to a cheese steak as a pizza could get. I would probably add some grilled onions to it next time. The other slice I had was white pizza with broccoli and garlic. The flavor was powerful in an oh so delicious way! All in all the place is a quality standard pizza shop in center city.
(4)Mickey A.
It's a decent pizza place that offers fast delivery and take-out services. Unfortunately it closes at 9 PM (including weekends) when some people, and I'm not saying who, get that craving for some late night pizza. Ah well. Dolce also offers pizza by the slices, which works for me because I cannot finish a whole pie without help. In case you don't want pizza, the chicken tenders and fried zucchini were tasty...a bit greasy but not bad.
(3)Boris M.
I rate this place base on one sandwish: the Wonderful, the Holy, Made by the Gods, the CHICKEN VEGGIE MELT SANDWISH. This place other food may be good, it may be bad. Boris have no idea lol! This sandwish so good I never order anything else. The bread and cheese and chicken and peppers and spinach work together to give my tongue the happiest pleasure it knows! I shout out bathroom window "WHOOOOOHOOO!" After I finish this sandwish I sit back in recliner and drink Vladimir from bottle untils I fall asleep. Goodnite sweet world!
(5)Dennis B.
I've certainly had worse pizza, but I've also had much, much better pizza. For what it is, this pizza is overpriced; it should be a dollar for a slice of this kind of stuff. Sorry to say it...
(2)J M.
This is surprisingly one of the few places I've been able to find pasta fagioli in this city outside a fancy sit down restaurant. It definitely hits the spot too. The pizza is definitely good and it's a great value.
(5)Carl C.
For some reason I like my pizza by the slice. It just tastes better reheated and for me to tackle a whole pie for delivery is just to much pizza and my better 1/2 isn't a huge pizza fan. They have abut 10 different choices when you walk in. I opted for bbq chicken and then a mushroom slice. Solid pizza here. I am old fashioned when it comes to pizza... Pizza is supposed to be pepperoni, mushroom, sausage etc... no fancy goat cheese and pistachio pizza, no snobbish white pie with feta and a cracked egg cooked in a special 1000 degree oven... Really. Keep it simple stupid. Dolce does that.
(4)Matt C.
I really like this place. It's your typical NJ pizza shop in center city. All sorts of different pies with great sauces and cheese. I don't know what else they serve but don't really care, I'm always very happy grabbing two slices for lunch here. Since moving to Manayunk I haven't established a home base pizza place in town, but this is definitely my pizza headquarters downtown.
(4)Layne P.
Very good pizza. Nice thin crust that was crisp and hot. The right amount of cheese and flavorful toppings. Stopped in for lunch. They were busy but had plenty of people to keep things moving. I would go back.
(4)Alex M.
the key to Dolce Carini is to NEVER EVER GET THEIR PIZZA. You must order their TOMATO PIE WITH CHEESE. Its a completely different sauce, there is less cheese, and its much much better than their half-assed pizza. When you order their tomato pie wait about 15 minutes to eat it, its better once it has settled.
(4)Jake P.
During a weekday, this is probably the busiest pizza joint west of Broad. They have tons of daily pizzas, and offer the "2 slices of anything + a drink = $5.75" special that reels 'em all in. However, after about 130 PM, this place is a ghost town. The pizza is good, but the crust is VERY floury, and the cheese gets a tad bit greasy. It's better made than nearby Towers, but there are spots like Lazaro's that really make Dolce futile in your regular pizza consumption. One thing I will say is... on Tuesday nights, this is where all the open mic comedy club comics practice their routines in the seats. If eavesdropping/pity ever becomes a commodity, this is where you'll want to be to cash up.
(3)Pink T.
I've been known to take down a whole large pie from here, and sometimes that hits the spot. It's also great for sharing with the hot mama for movie night. It's a classic pizza joint. No frills. The pizza is always hot and fresh, with loads of cheese. It's slightly salty and a tad greasy, but it tastes great and can be had in 10 minutes. I think they close at 9pm, which is a bummer, because better hours would definitely result in more pizza sales (especially to me).
(4)Vincent G.
Love their tomato pie pizza. Also great Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks are great. Excellent place with a great staff.
(5)Jim H.
Dolce Carini has pretty good food. It's on the upper end of the pizza spectrum but it isn't the kind of place you would go out of your way to find. If you are in the neighborhood and hungry for your standard pizza shop, Dolce Carini would do.
(3)k n.
If you are from NJ or NY and are looking for an authentic SUB sandwich- come to Dolce Carini. The bread is amazing and the lettuce is sliced so thin, it makes for a great sandwich. You won't be dissapointed.
(4)Sarah W.
I completely agree, the tomato pie with cheese is the way to go! There is a really nice balance between the cheese and sauce and it has nice chunks of tomato on the pizza as well. This pizza is even good the next day! There are very few good pizza places in the city, especially near Rittenhouse, but this place is now my favorite in the area!
(4)Amanda C.
Pizza slices were huge and tasted good. Stromboli was huge and tasted good. Philly Cheese steaks were good. Lost a star because I had to pay for parking, and it took so long to get my stromboli, I had to pay for an extra 30 minutes.
(4)Russ C.
I fell victim to the trap of "2 slices and drink for $5.75" once, and let's just say the deal wasn't enough to bring me back. There are better pizza places in the area and sure, the deal is pretty good, but more often then not, I'm willing to spend a little more for better quality. On the plus side, they have fairly large seating area which is nice for group lunches. I'm saying that Dolce is bad, because it's not. But in my opinion there are better pizza joints in the neighborhood that you should choose.
(3)Scott S.
Very good pizza joint, though I've had some sub-par experiences with the rest of the menu (the weekly pasta specials being the exception). I recommend the broccoli-white pizza.
(4)Kath B.
I agree 100% with Alex -skip the pizza in favor of the tomato pie with cheese - it is great! the pizza is only ok.
(4)Layne P.
Very good pizza. Nice thin crust that was crisp and hot. The right amount of cheese and flavorful toppings. Stopped in for lunch. They were busy but had plenty of people to keep things moving. I would go back.
(4)Katy K.
Woohoo!! I have found my favorite pizza outside of NY! Delicious cheese slices, nice crumbly sausage on the sausage slices, and AMAZING tomato pie! There's really not too much else to say about it except for that I always get pizza here when I'm wandering around Center City/Rittenhouse and I'm hungry (interestingly, whenever I'm near Dolce Carini I seem to get hungry...)
(4)John M.
I am fortunate enough to live around the block from Dolce Carini. Best pizza in Philly in my opinion. I lived in NY my whole life and pizza is my favorite food. I was pleasantly surprised when I first had their pizza. Their cheesesteak pizza is phenomenal! Their chicken cutlet parm is really good too. If you are in the area, definitely stop in for a slice.
(5)Ally S.
Great food, but unfortunately rude. I understand if you are having a rough day but being rude to your customers is never an option. When we call up politely inquiring where our order is, since we have waited well past an hour I do no think that gives you a reason to be short with your customers.
(2)Jonathan C.
Their pizza is awesome. After eating NY pizza for 5 years, this is the closest you're going to come in Philadelphia. Their delivery service is extremely quick, and I always enjoy the pizza when it arrives. A weekly favorite.
(5)Igal K.
I don't know why people are hating on their pizzas, they have a vast selection of pizzas. Thin crust, thick crust, vegetable, heart attack on dough, you name it. They are open till fairly late and they are always fast which is a plus. One thing that bothers me is the fact that I'll sometimes say that I don't want my pizza to be hot because I'm in a hurry and it will still be hot so I can't wolf it down. *Look for their "unicorn" taco pizza, it's an elusive animal that is worth the hunt.
(4)Ekene A.
Loved it! Fast delivery, awesome cheese pizza but more notably was how great their wings were! Definitely ordering from them again for Super Bowl weekend!
(4)Ryan W.
Dolce is a great place and was one of my lunchtime staples when I worked at 20th and Market. Their cheesesteak pizza is incredible as is their buffalo and barbecue chicken pizzas. Come to think of it, I've never even tried their regular pizza. I guess thats reason enough to give it another try. They're pretty accommodating as well, the people are nice and they even make things that aren't on the menu. I requested a buffalo chicken salad and they made me a HUGE delicious salad for a pretty good price (however there were olives in this salad, for some unknown reason, eww) but I love that they made me something that wasn't on the menu. I'm sure there are plenty of options for good pizza in the city, but the gourmet menu, the nice people and the delicious food set Dolce apart. The only drawback is that their soda cups are extremely small.
(4)Destiny J.
i ordered 2 cheese slices & fries. delivery was pretty fast, which is nice, but like I open the bag and everythings moist and greasy. this is a description of the inside of the bag, but it also works for the food as well. cheese pizza was salty chewy greasy wet oily & mushy. yuck nasty son. can't review the fries really because i havent tried them yet, but i'm so turned off by this pizza i prob wont eat them. s'okay if youre not particularly picky over your pizza & in a rush, but if you want it to taste good don't go here.
(1)Anthony W.
I got a steak platter and it was alright. The fries were too hard though and hurt my mouth. I didn't appreciate that. I hadn't been in this place in about 10 years (before they remodeled). I do like the new look and it's great that they have fountains on the outside of the counter. I fell for the small cup trap and sized up. I didn't notice the fountains. Even after I refilled I couldn't drink it because it was just so cold out. Good thing there's a liquor store a couple doors down. Also, it's cool that they bring the food to the table. I'm not in the area often, but I may give Dolce Carini another try some day. And the pizza didn't look too good. Maybe it was the wrong time of day? I stopped by in the evening.
(3)Boris M.
I rate this place base on one sandwish: the Wonderful, the Holy, Made by the Gods, the CHICKEN VEGGIE MELT SANDWISH. This place other food may be good, it may be bad. Boris have no idea lol! This sandwish so good I never order anything else. The bread and cheese and chicken and peppers and spinach work together to give my tongue the happiest pleasure it knows! I shout out bathroom window "WHOOOOOHOOO!" After I finish this sandwish I sit back in recliner and drink Vladimir from bottle untils I fall asleep. Goodnite sweet world!
(5)Dennis B.
I've certainly had worse pizza, but I've also had much, much better pizza. For what it is, this pizza is overpriced; it should be a dollar for a slice of this kind of stuff. Sorry to say it...
(2)Suzanne S.
As a pizza fanatic, I am always looking for the next best slice. Well let me tell you honey-this place has it. Their plain cheese pizza is hand-tossed, hot and delicious. They have different varieties such as taco pizza, buffalo chicken and barbecue chicken pizza, but I think the plain is the best. If you happen to be on lunch break and have a yen for pizza, stop by and give it a try.
(5)Danielle M.
My work ordered pizza from here and I was pleasantly surprised. I had a slice of the philly cheese steak, which tasted as close to a cheese steak as a pizza could get. I would probably add some grilled onions to it next time. The other slice I had was white pizza with broccoli and garlic. The flavor was powerful in an oh so delicious way! All in all the place is a quality standard pizza shop in center city.
(4)Mickey A.
It's a decent pizza place that offers fast delivery and take-out services. Unfortunately it closes at 9 PM (including weekends) when some people, and I'm not saying who, get that craving for some late night pizza. Ah well. Dolce also offers pizza by the slices, which works for me because I cannot finish a whole pie without help. In case you don't want pizza, the chicken tenders and fried zucchini were tasty...a bit greasy but not bad.
(3)J M.
This is surprisingly one of the few places I've been able to find pasta fagioli in this city outside a fancy sit down restaurant. It definitely hits the spot too. The pizza is definitely good and it's a great value.
(5)Carl C.
For some reason I like my pizza by the slice. It just tastes better reheated and for me to tackle a whole pie for delivery is just to much pizza and my better 1/2 isn't a huge pizza fan. They have abut 10 different choices when you walk in. I opted for bbq chicken and then a mushroom slice. Solid pizza here. I am old fashioned when it comes to pizza... Pizza is supposed to be pepperoni, mushroom, sausage etc... no fancy goat cheese and pistachio pizza, no snobbish white pie with feta and a cracked egg cooked in a special 1000 degree oven... Really. Keep it simple stupid. Dolce does that.
(4)Matt C.
I really like this place. It's your typical NJ pizza shop in center city. All sorts of different pies with great sauces and cheese. I don't know what else they serve but don't really care, I'm always very happy grabbing two slices for lunch here. Since moving to Manayunk I haven't established a home base pizza place in town, but this is definitely my pizza headquarters downtown.
(4)Tyler K.
So, I think they're pizza is alright, but this place has a really great secret. I really suggest out of its menu the Italian Panini that's there. The Roasted Red peppers are a bit too watery, so scratch them, and then you have one of the more delicious takeout or otherwise quick panini in Philly. I'm especially partial to capicola, so this might be me being biased but I really love this sandwich. Also the fries are fantastic here. I really recommend them. Salads are meh, but why are you getting a salad here?
(4)Caren J.
Good pies, fries and steaks oh my!
(5)Jennifer T.
Solid, no-frills, basic delicious pizza. Sometimes I don't want fancy pizza with truffles and a poached egg, I just want a plain cheese or pepperoni pizza. Sometimes I just want a super garicky white pizza with spinach. Mmmm delicious. Dolce Carini does the above and they do it well. There's not that many places around 20th Street to get a solid pie or pizza by the slice for lunch or dinner. The only issue I have with this place is that they are not open late night, but when you are a little drunk and looking for late night pizza, any place (even gross Tower) will do. For lunch or dinner when I want good pizza, I'll stop over here to get my fix!
(4)Ranjit J.
This is my go to takeout pizza place - good pizza with quality toppings at an affordable price. I usually have enough leftover to last me another meal or two!
(4)Savio M.
I've been going to Dolce for 14 years and it is still my favorite pizza place. It's hard to beat the 2 slice special with fountain soda (and free refills). Many of the workers have worked their many years, so in some ways it feels like a family. It is much busier during the day with the lunch crowd than in the evenings, but even at lunch time it is quick service and they bring the pizza to your seat. The buffalo chicken pizza is good and they have a nice variety of choices. They also deliver.
(5)G N.
Just get the Tomato Pie with Cheese. LIke others have said, it is incredible. w This is my go-to pizza delivery spot. Loses one star, cause their wings are terrible. Hopefully they fix that.
(4)Budd R.
Delicious food, I love their white pizza and most of their salads. I order from here all the time (3-4 times a month) and I'm never disappointed. They're on Grubhub which is an added bonus. But what's really great is that they actually deliver on time, sometimes even before the order is supposed to be at my apartment! No other pizza place that I've tried in CC does that.
(5)Nancy S.
so i'm kind of a pizza purist. Cheese pizza is awesome to me. And Dolce's pizza is great! When i was in college i lived a couple blocks away and would go to Dolce about twice a week. They had a lunch special, 2 slices of pizza and a fountain drink and it was like $6 or something. I dunno. But they have such good pizza. And the guys who run the place are really nice. I only wish they had a little more space to work in. So now i live in Austin TX and i soooo miss the kind of pizza that you find in NY and NJ, and at Dolce Carini. Anytime i'm up there, i always try to swing by
(5)Christopher R.
I live basically on top of this pizza place so I had very high hopes for it--there's nothing worse than a super-convenient location that serves up mediocre pizza. (I'm looking at you, Stella Pizza on Haddon Ave in Collingswood!) After my roommate & I unpacked our stuff, we were hungry as all get out so I fetched us a half-pepperoni/half-onion pie and a pepperoni roll for myself as I waited. Both were pretty good but far from the best I've had. The pizza was kind of heavy: too much crust, too cheesy, too much grease. These are problems for me personally, other people not so much. Overall, a pretty solid slice. I'm relieved that things are working out between us.
(3)Jaci P.
Having pasted this place a million times I would never have thought to go in... but then my husband raved about their Cheese-steak Pizza. I figured that if his office ordered from there, it was worth a shot... Wow! Best Cheese-steak Pizza I have ever had! I have only gotten take-out from here, but they have a great selection of steak types too.
(4)Alex M.
the key to Dolce Carini is to NEVER EVER GET THEIR PIZZA. You must order their TOMATO PIE WITH CHEESE. Its a completely different sauce, there is less cheese, and its much much better than their half-assed pizza. When you order their tomato pie wait about 15 minutes to eat it, its better once it has settled.
(4)Jake P.
During a weekday, this is probably the busiest pizza joint west of Broad. They have tons of daily pizzas, and offer the "2 slices of anything + a drink = $5.75" special that reels 'em all in. However, after about 130 PM, this place is a ghost town. The pizza is good, but the crust is VERY floury, and the cheese gets a tad bit greasy. It's better made than nearby Towers, but there are spots like Lazaro's that really make Dolce futile in your regular pizza consumption. One thing I will say is... on Tuesday nights, this is where all the open mic comedy club comics practice their routines in the seats. If eavesdropping/pity ever becomes a commodity, this is where you'll want to be to cash up.
(3)Pink T.
I've been known to take down a whole large pie from here, and sometimes that hits the spot. It's also great for sharing with the hot mama for movie night. It's a classic pizza joint. No frills. The pizza is always hot and fresh, with loads of cheese. It's slightly salty and a tad greasy, but it tastes great and can be had in 10 minutes. I think they close at 9pm, which is a bummer, because better hours would definitely result in more pizza sales (especially to me).
(4)Vincent G.
Love their tomato pie pizza. Also great Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks are great. Excellent place with a great staff.
(5)Jim H.
Dolce Carini has pretty good food. It's on the upper end of the pizza spectrum but it isn't the kind of place you would go out of your way to find. If you are in the neighborhood and hungry for your standard pizza shop, Dolce Carini would do.
(3)k n.
If you are from NJ or NY and are looking for an authentic SUB sandwich- come to Dolce Carini. The bread is amazing and the lettuce is sliced so thin, it makes for a great sandwich. You won't be dissapointed.
(4)Sarah W.
I completely agree, the tomato pie with cheese is the way to go! There is a really nice balance between the cheese and sauce and it has nice chunks of tomato on the pizza as well. This pizza is even good the next day! There are very few good pizza places in the city, especially near Rittenhouse, but this place is now my favorite in the area!
(4)Amanda C.
Pizza slices were huge and tasted good. Stromboli was huge and tasted good. Philly Cheese steaks were good. Lost a star because I had to pay for parking, and it took so long to get my stromboli, I had to pay for an extra 30 minutes.
(4)Russ C.
I fell victim to the trap of "2 slices and drink for $5.75" once, and let's just say the deal wasn't enough to bring me back. There are better pizza places in the area and sure, the deal is pretty good, but more often then not, I'm willing to spend a little more for better quality. On the plus side, they have fairly large seating area which is nice for group lunches. I'm saying that Dolce is bad, because it's not. But in my opinion there are better pizza joints in the neighborhood that you should choose.
(3)Scott S.
Very good pizza joint, though I've had some sub-par experiences with the rest of the menu (the weekly pasta specials being the exception). I recommend the broccoli-white pizza.
(4)Kath B.
I agree 100% with Alex -skip the pizza in favor of the tomato pie with cheese - it is great! the pizza is only ok.
(4)Aisling M.
Favorite pizza in the area.
(5)Mary A.
The food is decent and priced ok. The pizza can be extremely greasy.
(3)J D.
Best pizza I've had outside of New York, hands down. I love my sister, I do- especially when she introduces me to places like this! I've never seen the inside of it, but I don't need to- all I want is that hot, tasty pizza! We were leaving Oh! Shea's and as it so happens, Dolce's literally right around the corner- I'm usually pretty unimpressed w/pizza outside of NY with a handful of exceptions (at least a couple of which I've reviewed here), but I'm a big fan of this place already. As I said, I've never actually seen this place so I couldn't tell you a thing about its architecture or dining area or even the service...but the pizza, oh mama, the pizza is excellent! If you ever get a hankering for real NY style pizza and you're in the Philly area, you'll get no better than this.
(3)Anima A.
My sister used to live two blocks from here, so Dolce Carini quickly became a favorite for Tomato Pie. Delicious!! The plain tomato pie with cheese is great, we normally got it with cheese and pepperoni. 4 stars for the tomato pie Stopped in to eat once with a friend and had a stromboli that was tough as bricks, and they had given me a plastic fork a knife. I asked for a real knife, which they gave me, and I could still barely cut through it. I barely ate the thing because it was so difficult. Loses 1 star for this incident, but I just learned to just stick to the tomato pie
(4)Annette P.
As much as I LOVE their pizza, I am compelled to give only one star. Yes, their tomato pie with cheese is out of this world. But their service is DEPLORABLE. Not only, are they only open until 9pm (even on the weekends) but I have, on a number of occasions, called up to 15 minutes before 9pm and they've told me they are closed and refused to take my order. If you happen to be in the neighborhood and you're lucky enough for them to be open, stop in for a slice. Otherwise, it's not worth the ag. Unfortunately, they don't seem like the type of establishment that cares what people say about them on yelp, as they clearly don't give a shit about customer service.
(1)Catherine H.
I like the eggplant tomato silce! Great texture thin crust pizza. They also have thicker crust, but I haven't tried it. A wonderful place to stop by for a quick meal. Simple but tasty.
(4)Tim S.
Not a bad slice. Crust is on the thin side and crispy.
(4)Jaclyn B.
Best pizza I've had in Philly, not excluding the fancy pizza spots across from el vez. Those two getting incredibly high ratings... I REALLY don't get it? 5 stars for burnt pizza with decent, yet forgettable service? Dolce Carini is the best I've had as of late, by faaaaar.
(4)Amy B.
This was my second time here at Dolce Carini, the pizza was very tasty and there are plenty of cold beverages to choose from. The service is good too, they were very funny and polite to take my tray when I was done. I grabbed a menu when I left, I'll probably order delivery sometime. They're a member of the BBB, they have the stickers on their door, cool. I'll be back!
(4)Michelle C.
Perhaps Dolce Carini's pizza is decent (according to my fellow Yelpers), but their wraps are not. I ordered delivery via Eat24 yesterday, and I can honestly say it was my first bad experience with that service and one of their participating restaurants. First off, someone called me to ask my address (which you confirm at the time of ordering) because the delivery guy was lost. I live on a corner in a pretty easy-to-navigate neighborhood so I don't know what the problem was. I had to wait by the door for over ten minutes as I took calls from this guy while attempting to navigate him closer to my place. So the food arrives, and my turkey club wrap is just falling apart. It looked like the wrap was placed down, the ingredients were put inside, and the sides of the wrap folded over. The under-side was wet. I literally had to get a plate and deconstruct and then reconstruct the wrap. Doing so enabled me to remove most of the turkey, which was low-quality deli slices. Sorry to say, but that was my first and last experience with Dolce Carini.
(2)Tiffany S.
I have been a loyal customer of Dolce Carini for the past year. I have time and again shelled out almost $8 for 6 mozzarella sticks with a smile. Simply because Dolce has the best sticks in a 5 block radius, and I don't get much time for lunch. However, today is the last time I will step foot into this overpriced- over hyped pizza joint. I called in my order of Mozzarella sticks, I waited till 1:45, so I could avoid the lunch rush. When I went to pick my order up, I was on the receiving end of some of the worst service I have ever received. At the counter no one asked me how could they help me. I stood there for about 2 minutes and finally got the attention of the woman at the counter. I told her my name and my order. After getting that information from me, she proceeded to turn around to her computer and answer the phone. Now understand that a restaurant can be busy, so I waited a few minutes. Still she didn't get my order, but proceeded to tend to her computer screen and take calls. Another woman working there walked by and I asked fro her help. She was ABOUT to help me but the first lady told her that she was helping me. At that point she turned back to her computer and phone AGAIN. So I told her that I had to go back to work, and I just needed to pay for my order. She goes to get the order, hands it to me, takes my $20, and then answers the phone, and gets back on her computer. She finally hands me my change, and when I told her that this was very poor customer service she said something that I wont write here. At that point I said I want my money back. I will not allow you to treat me poorly and take my money. Lets just say it took me another 7 minutes to get my money back. I asked the lady what her name was, she refused to tell me. Them I asked for a manager. She said she was the manager. I was appalled at such behavior.
(1)Beatrice M.
There from beginning of this business The original family sold it 8 yrs ago per new owner. Always used the best ingredients and still do. Just ordered 4 lg pies for family visit. Incredible. The tomato pie w mozzarella and the best tomato sauce ever was a huge hit w all. Same for Brooklyn and sausage. Will never ever have pizza in center city anywhere else. Delivery was quick and person was so polite and pleasant. Name? Jaime. A very happy gramma!!!
(5)Dan S.
Found my wallet.
(5)Sofia S.
I Really can't speak for the food. I only had an order of fries. I wouldn't normally think to post a review for a local pizza shop, but I had to. The reason I'm giving this place 5 stars is because the guys here are really cool. I came on a slow time so there weren't many people in here, but they shook hands with the few people that came in, asked about their family, and kept a smile on their face. I wouldn't give 20th and chestnut a community feel, but this place felt like a pretty cool community spot. .....if only they had vegan pizza.....
(5)John K.
In the Rittenhouse area, Dolce Carini is definitely one of the better pizzerias if you're looking for delivery or pizza by the slice, though from previous experience, the Sicilian pies aren't that great. Mega Fries [$6.90] Bacon, cheddar, mozzarella If you're going full-on heart-clog, try their mega fries. Creamy whiz, tons of mozzarella, and crispy bits of bacon was interspersed throughout the well-seasoned fries. Be sure to have your Lipitor prescription on standby. Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich [$7.50] Fresh, crusty bread was filled with oven-roasted eggplant that wasn't overly breaded. Mozzarella covered it all, with a tart marinara dressing on top. Not bad. Tomato White Pizza [$17.15] Dolce Carini being a pizzeria, I had to order some. Looking for creamy garlic and cheese flavors, I went with a white pie. This thin-crust pizza was fragrant with garlic and was studded with ripe tomatoes, which lent some acidity to each bite. So if you're in the Rittenhouse area, pop on into Dolce Carini for a few slices and don't hesitate to try their garlic knots or sides.
(4)Eunni C.
In general pizza in Philly is really amazing. I am not sure why NY pizza is so popular. Philly should be! Even this humble local pizzeria makes amazing pizza. I always get their creamy spinach pizza. Their Alfredo sauce is really good. It's simple but has so much flavor. It's perfect with baked spinach. The pizza crust is so crunch and delicious. I never Thorpe away their edge. Yum yum yum.
(5)Kelly O.
We've ordered lunch from here a few times and all in all it's okay. Nothing over the top amazing, and definitely nothing bad. A decent place to order lunch from and the food is consistently good.
(3)Rizwan A.
Man I was so happy when I found out these guys deliver. I was starving and yes, that may be influencing how amazing I thought everything was, but I'd like to think that I've had enough freakin pizza by now that I can tell when someone does something right. My beautiful wife and I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza and an eggplant parm sandwich. Side note- their "personal," size is basically the size of a normal small or medium from some other spots. Anyway, a personal is a good enough size for just one or two people. The buffalo chicken was loaded with chicken, hot sauce, and blue cheese. I loved it. I don't remember the crust being anything amazing, but the toppings were great and I loaded that thing up with crushed red pepper and went to town. Thank you DC, that was legit and I will order it again as soon as my wife is out of town and isn't monitoring my health as closely. The eggplant parm-- also, awesome, taste was decent but I think I just really loved the size of this thing and how much sauce and cheese got thrown on, plus the breading on the eggplant, that was pretty solid. And it was just huge, chewy, melty, goodness all in one. Improvements-- bros- add some spices and herbs to your dough, bread, and sauce. That is the extra mile you need to push you way to a 5 star spot. I'm talking oregano in your sauce, basil, garlic, etc. Or, if you're doing that already, we need to see more.
(4)Nicole F.
I have ordered from Dolce Carini for two years and never had a problem with my food. I usually order the sausage tomato pie (YUM-ME). Always hot. Always delicious. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger once. It was so wonderful. --DELIVERY-- I'm finally posting a review because I ordered a sandwich, fries and soda. When my order arrived (within the time they said it would, by the way), my sandwich and fries were hot and my soda was cold. Did I mention that the night before it snowed several inches and was about 20 degrees out? --FOOD-- I ordered a chicken cheesesteak. I always ask that preparers scoop the extra bread from the roll. So when I got the sandwich, it was HUGE. I thought they had failed to scoop the roll. Not so. The sandwich was so stuffed with meat, it made the sandwich appear ginormous! Then add to that hot and gooey cheese. I'm salivating just writing this! --SERVICE-- The service has always been straightforward. Not poor. Not obnoxious. I guess when you know you're providing your patrons with decent food at a decent price, you don't have to act all fake nice. I prefer that. Go.
(4)Jesse T.
No complaints. A solid pizza joint with a lot of different slice options. I'm a bit of a pizza snob though and this whore has her favorites. I had the California slice (tomatoes, fried chicken, + bacon) and a Taco slice. Usually I forbid such Frankenstein concoctions from bastardizing the seduction of a true slice. But I was never there before and was overwhelmed by the slice selection so I just pointed at what my stomach told me to. A good place to hate yourself after eating way too much pizza.
(3)K S.
I'll admit---partner-in-crime and I are pizza snobs. We're Brooklyn-based, after all. Cheese pizza was okay. It wasn't crispy enough and it was a little too soggy. I would probably try something else next time. But the cheesesteak pizza? Spot on. It was cooked to perfection and delicious. Plenty of steak on the pizza. Honestly we were both surprised at how good it was we ordered another slice. (And sadly split it.) Service was pretty good as well but it was very tight/crowded in there.
(4)Catherine S.
5 stars is for the cheese pizza, which I had at a work baby shower. Best crust ever. It was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside but a little chewy too. The crust was just the right thickness, not too thin or doughy and held the tasty tomato sauce and cheese perfectly. I need to go back soon and confirm that this is the best pizza I've ever had!
(5)John W.
Ordered delivery from here the other day for lunch. Just got a medium red pizza with mozzarella. The thing with pizza and delivery is that you never know what to expect when it arrives. When the pizza arrived it was hot and looked great. The overall taste was average but nothing to rave about. The pizza was thin and then it got thicker towards the crust. The crust had a nice consistency of chewy and crunchy. I am not too sure where all the excellent reviews came from. Maybe it was because I ordered delivery and did not eat the pizza right out of the oven. Will be trying Dolce Carini out again. Overall decent pizza and prices. Looks a little better than it is. Would recommend this place to someone looking for a pie and I myself will be eating here again.
(3)Sean O.
Ordered delivery when I was in town for work. Fast delivery (Wednesday night). Tomato pie with sausage and mozzarella was a bit undercooked, as the crust couldn't stand on it's own. Fried zucchini were crispy, but tasteless. Wouldn't recommend.
(2)Hagana K.
Holy cow. I live a block away from this joint and may never move because this place is so good. The pizza is fantastic. Start with one of the best slices of plain cheese you'll ever have. They also have fantastic wings for cheap (a dozen for $8) and a pretty good cheesesteak too that'll do in a pinch. Don't listen to the whiny entitled brats on Yelp complaining about the service. All of their efforts go towards making delicious food, not kissing your behind.
(5)Hani M.
Good pizza. We ordered delivery of the Philly cheese stake pizza and enjoyed it. We also ordered the jalapeño poppers but they call in about 20 minutes in to tell us ask that they were out of it. That was nice of them but the whole delivery suppose to be in 30 minutes. Still, they deserve another order or visit because it was good pizza.
(3)Vee V.
Solid tomato pies. A decent white pizza. Lots of great toppings. My fave place in Philly to order pizza. Nothing else around compares.
(5)Kyle S.
While commuting from the northeast, this is one of my most frequent places to go so far. The fries are crispy, and the pizza is delicious with a nice balance between the cheese and sauce. The sicillian pizza I tried was okay. Then again, Sicilian pizza isn't my thing. The decor is nice, and there is a nice daily special of two slices and a soda which I usually get. Another thing, FREE REFILLS!!!!! I come here almost every week.
(4)Jamie K.
The Sicilian pizza and the white pizza with fresh tomato are both amazingggg! This is by far the best pizza I have had in this area. I will definitely be coming back for more!
(5)Rebecca G.
A solid slice.
(4)Kim S.
This is a great go-to if you need your typical pizzeria fare fulfilled but I am personally a big fan of their eggplant Parmesan sub sandwiches. They are incredibly fast, food never disappoints and they cater as well!
(5)Karen F.
Just had a "Taste of Philly" catered lunch at our office - cheese steaks, chicken cheese steaks, caesar salad (with chicken breast chunks on the side to add in), fresh fruit platter, individually wrapped pretzels, TASTYCAKES and more. Very well done - and a nice change from pizza, pizza,pizza. That said - at an April 2012 lunch we had the tomato pie (square pie covered in chunky sauce with circles of fresh mozz.) - sooooo good!
(4)Prasath S.
A Damn good Cheesesteak that's meaty and flavorful !!!!
(4)Victoria B.
I don't have much to say about this place, other than that this is probably my favorite pizza place in Philly. The pizza is always consistently good (nice cheese to sauce ratio), especially the cheesesteak pizza. The chicken cheesesteaks (and regular cheesesteaks) here are always exceptionally good as well. The staff here are also very nice and make it a point to remember their regulars. This place also delivers.
(5)Aliya Z.
Pizza is great! We usually get some veggies or marinara and Philly cheese stake pizzas! My husband loves this place and prefers to call them for a delivery as the first option!
(4)Shelby A.
I really like the Pizza here. A simple pie, with not-too-sweet sauce (I am not a sweet sauce fan, and sweet sauce is definitely a thing in Philly). This is probably one of my favorites places to get a pizza with just a few toppings or plain cheese (I usually get my specialty pies elsewhere and have not tried the specialty pies here yet...but I will!). They are always generous with their toppings and never skimp on the cheese! The sauce to topping to cheese ratio is pretty much always spot on! I also enjoy their mega fries, pizza fries, or buffalo fries! They have good chicken wings as well. Not the best, but if you have a hankering for wings, theirs will hit the spot. Fast delivery, very friendly staff and the prices aren't bad to boot! I wish they were open a little later, at least on the weekends, sometimes I like a late night za!
(4)Kris L.
Solid 3.5 stars Chicken Dolce Carini: delicious hot sub with chicken pieces grilled with mushrooms pepperoni peppers and onions! Great hoagie bread and overall a tasty (but oily and a bit heavy) sandwich! Pizza was alright with a tasty crust that lacked perfect strength (a bit soggy). The cheese ratio was a bit high, contributing to the heavy load on the crust. Was more impressed with the sandwich than the pizza. The pizza search continues!
(3)Flyn D.
Had a Hawaiian pizza here last night. Have to agree with another post that recommended more basil, oregano, other spices in the sauce. Was a little bit bland. Probably would not go back.
(3)E T.
Great pizza slices and the chicken steak was so big.
(4)Renita M.
So we were hanging out in our center city hotel room, a little burned out on walking for the day and not really wanting to go anywhere. We'd also eaten a late lunch. Seemed like a good choice to order pizza. Dolce Carini was close by and offered delivery, and sure enough they delivered to our hotel lobby. We ordered simple: a pepperoni Sicilian. OK, you should know that the Sicilians are huge. They take up an entire large pizza delivery box. Even the corners, because they're square. Nice thick (though not ridiculously so) crust. It was really delicious, with great cheese and a zesty sauce. The crust was also quite good. We did not finish our pizza. We did not finish it the next night, either. So beware - unless you are two VERY hungry dudes, you probably can't eat a whole Sicilian by yourself.
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