Savor Sarasota - Dolce Italia - Gulf Gate

🌴Savor Sarasota runs June 1–14, (Dolce Italia is on through June 30th!) where participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus—$45 for dinner (with some restaurants also offering a $25 lunch or optional wine pairings).
It’s a great way to try new restaurants—or enjoy favorites—at a set price.
👉 View participating restaurants and menus here:
https://www.visitsarasota.com/savor-sarasota-restaurants-menus

Dolce Italia is also offering 25% off any bottle of wine!

Join us for dinner at Dolce Italia in Gulf Gate.
This is a casual group reservation—there is no pre-selected food or wine pairing for the event. Choose from their entire menu, including their Savor. Settle your own tab directly with the restaurant the night of the event.

🍽️ Menu: https://dolceitaliarestaurant.com/menu/
Savor Menu: https://dolceitaliarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dolce_italia_savor_sarasota_menu-updated.pdf

🍷 Savor Sarasota Dinner Menu – $45
First Course (Choice of):

• Napoletan Eggplant - Our Signature Appetizer - Tender Chopped Eggplant Sauteed with Crushed Plum Tomato Sauce and Basil, Crowned with Ricotta and Parmesan
• Shrimp Aragonese - Unique House Recipe - Shrimp Sauteed in Olive Oil with Crushed Plum Tomato, Roasted Red Peppers, Basil, Capers, Garlic, Finished with Lemon Juice
• Mozzarella with Truffle Figs - Slices of Mozzarella Topped with Figs Marinated in Truffle and Honey Over Arugula with Shaved Parmesan
• Fried Ricotta - Blend of Ricotta, Mozzarella, Spinach, Sausage, Breaded and Fried, Served on Salsa Rosa (Pink Sauce)

Second Course (Choice of):

• Trenne Dolce Italia - Our Signature Dish - Triangle Tube Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce with Mozzarella, Mushrooms, and Parmesan (May Add Sausage or Meatballs)
• Tagliatelle Truffle Carbonara with Shrimp - Fresh Pasta with Sauce of Egg Yolk, White Truffle Crema, Black Pepper Served with Sauteed Shrimp, Pancetta, Peas, Parmesan
• Fettuccine al Pesto Crema - Homemade Pasta with Blended Basil, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Olive Oil Cooked in the Pan with Cream and Crumbled Sausage, Served on a Bed of Thickened Marinara, Topped with Parmesan
• Pappardelle Di Maria - Unique House Recipe - Homemade Pasta with Crushed Plum Tomato Sauce and Basil with Crumbled Sausage and Served on a Bed of Eggplant Puree
• Chicken Parmigiana - Chicken Breast Scallopini Breaded, Fried, Then Baked with Marinara and Mozzarella, Served on a Bed of Homemade Angel Hair
• Red Snapper Piccata - Filet of Red Snapper Cooked in the Pan with White Wine, Lemon, Butter, and Caper, Served with a Side of Homemade Angel Hair in Piccata Sauce

Third Course (Choice of):

• Tiramisu al Caffe (Classic Tiramisu) - Espresso and Liqueur Soaked Ladyfingers Layered with Mascarpone Custard
• Limoncello Cake - Layers of Lemon Cake and a Limoncello Mascarpone Buttercream
• Tiramisu alla Mandorla (Almond Tiramisu) - Almond Liqueur Soaked Ladyfingers with Mascarpone Custard Topped with Chopped Almonds
• Salted Caramel Gelato - Served with Cookie Crumble and Whip Cream

*Gluten free penne available upon request
No Substitutions.

🚗 Parking
Free parking spots along the street and in the lot right in front if you can find a spot.

🍷 About Dolce Italia
Dolce Italia Authentic Italian Restaurant in Sarasota
A Warm Welcome From Dolce Italia…Matthew, Tiziana & The Dolce Italia Family!
La Nostra Casa e la Vostra Casa.
Our Home is Your Home.
We are proud to have the same core staff for almost a decade and believe that is a testament to the feeling of family that extends to our guests. We appreciate all of our customers, loyal clientele and new guests alike, and we look to continue on the story of Dolce Italia. Our goal is to be your favorite Italian restaurant and to provide a consistently excellent experience.

💳 Reservation Deposit $16.19
To hold your seat, please send a refundable deposit via:
Venmo

• Username: dkbvenmoaccount
• Last 4 digits of phone: 2192

Zelle

• Email: dawna9999@yahoo.com
• Last name: Eldringhoff

📝 Payment Notes

• Pay separately for each event (no lump payments or rounding)
• Include event name + date
• Refunds issued the weekend after the event.
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP and leave a comment so someone on the waitlist may join.
• No‑shows or late cancellations (barring emergencies) are non‑refundable

🍷 Mangia!🍴