Dolce Osteria

Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo

Homemade egg fettuccine tossed in butter, a touch of cream and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Buttara

Rigatoni pasta, Italian sausage with sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce

Boscaiola

Rigatoni tossed in a parmesan cream sauce with Italian sausage, broccoli, wild mushrooms and baby sweet peas

Trota

Pan-seared NC Mountain trout topped with crab, seasoned panko and a roasted red pepper scallion creme sauce

Polpette

Spaghetti with homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil

Pollo Parmigiana

Pan-seared, lightly breaded chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce

Penne Alla Vodka

Penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé | Add Chicken $4 or Shrimp $5

Amatriciana

Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese

Cesare

Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing

Funghi

Fresh large button mushrooms filled with ricotta cheese and sweet Italian sausage, topped with mozzarella over a reduced cognac creme sauce

Pollo Parmigiana

Breaded chicken scaloppini, parmesan, tomato sauce, mozzarella

Linguine Alla Genovese

Linguine with shrimp, roasted pine nuts and tossed in a light basil pesto sauce

Grilled Skirt Steak*

Sliced skirt steak with a side of forest mushrooms and roasted potatoes

Cinghiale

Pappardelle in a wild boar ragu

Vongole

Linguini with clams in white wine, garlic sauce or tomato sauce

Pollo

Grilled chicken breast over field greens, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, crumpled blue cheese and Italian goat cheese dressing

Scampi

Linguine pasta with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula tossed in a scampi sauce

Sorrento

Fettuccine with shrimp, baby spinach and sun dried tomato sauteed in a chardonnay aurora sauce

Amatriciana

Rigatoni pasta with marinara sauce, Guanciale from Amatrice, & Pecorino Romano cheese

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Homemade potato dumplings in a tomato and basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella

Lasagna

Classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese

Prosciutto & Burrata

Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam

Classico

Sshaved smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes

Carbonara

Rigatoni pasta with Guanciale from Amatrice, eggs, black pepper, & Pecorino Romano cheese

NC Mountain Trout

Pan-seared in white wine and capers, topped with a lemon butter sauce

Milanese

Pan seared lightly breaded chicken breast served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce

Antipasto Toscano

Selection of assorted salamiand imported cheeses

Bolognese

Veal, pork and beef, in a fresh tomato sauce

Tonno

Italian tuna in olive oil, mixed green tomatoes, carrots and cannellini beans

Vongole Veraci

Linguini with white wine, garlic, parsley, and fresh baby clams

Pollo I Vitello Al Limone

Chicken or veal sautéed with lemon, butter capers and white wine sauce | Chicken $25.00, Veal $28.00

Pollo I Vitello Marsala

Chicken or veal scaloppini sautéed in a marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms | Chicken $25.00, Veal $28.00

Tuna

Italian tuna in olive oil, mayonnaise, artichoke, provolone, lettuce and tomatoes

Salmone*

Marinated grilled salmon over mixed field greens, topped with slivered almonds croutons, tossed in our citrus dressing

Pollo Al Limone

Chicken scaloppini sautéed with lemon, butter, capers and white wine sauce

Scogliera

Linguine with mussels, shrimp, calamari and clams in a spicy marinara sauce

Italiano

Italian cold cuts, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic dressing

Funghi

Fresh large button mushrooms stuffed with mixed ricotta and ground sweet Italian sausage, topped with melted mozzarella over reduced cognac cream sauce

Branzino

Pan-seared butterflied branzino with shrimp, cherry tomatoes in a scampi sauce

Homemade Tiramisu

Lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone creme, shaved dark chocolate

Marsala

Chicken scaloppini sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with forest mushrooms

Polpettine

Homemade meatballs, tomato sauce and basil

Bolognese

Spaghetti with Bolognese meat sauce

Ravioli

Spinach and ricotta ravioli, cherry tomato sauce, basil and parmesan cheese

Rotolini

Rolled eggplant stuffed with ricotta and pancetta baked and topped with mozzarella and light tomato sauce

Saltimbocca Alla Romana

Veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce

Prosciutto e Burrata

Creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, baby arugula with balsamic dressing and homemade apricot jam

Ravioli

Braised beef ravioli with mushroom and spinach tossed with butter and sage

Penne Alla Vodka

Penne in a vodka pink sauce flambé | Add Chicken $4 or Shrimp $5

Spinaci

Baby spinach, crispy bacon, pistacchio and goat cheese with balsamic dressing

Salmone*

Fresh Atlantic salmon sautéed with artichokes and cherry tomatoes in a balsamic vinegar reduction

Eggplant Parmigiana

Slightly fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese

Cesare

Romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved parmesan tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce & Basil

Saltimbocca

Veal scaloppini topped with sliced prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce

Zuppa Del Giorno

Carre d'Agnello

Lamb chops marinated with rosemary, garlic and olive oil, served with the side of the day

Limoncello Cake

Lemon cake with limoncello liqueur topped with a sweet limoncello glaze

Shrimp Diavola

Shrimp gently sautéed, toasted garlic, Fresh tomato, crushed chili peppers

Homemade Ravioli

Cotoletta Alla Milanese

Pan seared, lightly breaded chicken breast, served with baby arugula and cherry tomatoes

Pasta

Tomato sauce or olive oil and garlic

Add Our Fresh Homemade Pasta

Gnocchi

Our famous homemade gnocchi in an amatriciana sauce with imported guanciale

Vitello

Pan-seared veal with baby artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce

Italian Cheesecake

Homemade mascarpone cheesecake topped with strawberry puree

Carpaccio*

Beef tenderloin, shaved parmigiano, arugula lemon, olive oil

Calamaretti In Umido

Baby calamari, sautéed with baby green peas, in a light, spicy, fresh tomato sauce

Lasagna

Classic Italian lasagna with fresh meat sauce, besciamella and parmesan cheese

Dolce Salad

Mixed greens, red and green apple, caramelized walnuts tossed in an orange dressing

Fresca

Field greens tossed with julienne pears, caramelized walnuts, and raisins with gorgonzola honey dressing

Caprese

Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil extra virgin olive oil

Cannoli

Traditional Italian cannoli

Mussels

Sauteed in white wine and garlic sauce or spicy tomato sauce with crostini bread

Sautéed Broccoli

Tilapia

Fresh tilapia sautéed in white wine, lemon butter sauce, cherry tomatoes, capers & parsley

Bruschetta

Toasted ciabatta bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil

Mista

Mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing

Roasted Potatoes

Mista

Mixed field greens, carrots, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with Italian goat cheese dressing

Crispy Potatoes

Oven roasted with rosemary and garlic

Insalata Tricolore

Ciliegine mozzarella, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions in a lemon citrus dressing

Spinaci

In olive oil and garlic

Broccoli

Sauteed with olive oil and garlic