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Dolce Sicilia Cafe in San Jose

4.7 (112) 1165 Lincoln Ave #110, San Jose, CA 95125, United States

Categories

Southern Italian restaurant
Cafe
Cookie shop
Ice cream shop
Pasta shop
Pastry shop
Wine store

Location on the map

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-882-3953
Site: http://dolcesicilia.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday:9 AM–4 PM
Thursday:9 AM–4 PM
Friday:9 AM–4 PM
Saturday:9 AM–4 PM
Sunday:9 AM–3 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

112 Reviews for Dolce Sicilia Cafe 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-18 18:32:48

Really authentic . Loved the coffee, gnocchi and croissant. The cheesecakes were good too. Good portions on the pasta and quick service, croissants baked fresh after ordering. Good quality and worth the money!

Review №2

2023-06-20 19:12:01

Our family group of 14 do a cannoli tasting every year. We rent a party bus and make our way to 3 different locations to see who has the best cannolis in town. Dolce Sicilia made the top of the list this year! Their cannolis were very smooth, flavorful, had a nice shell and topped on both ends with crushed pistachios. We added a lovely rich espresso and it was perfect. Several in our group couldnt resist the Gelato. The mint chocolate chip was amazing, the mint was not overpowering. We will definitely be back and are curious to see if they can hold the title next year. Grazie!!!

Review №3

2023-12-01 02:17:03

Bomb Italian cafe with gelato and espresso…inside the Garden Theater in downtown Willow Glen. Ask for the SanJoseCarl…It’s hella good!

Review №4

2023-11-13 01:52:33

Food is really good here. I and my wife enjoyed soup, panini and pasta. Definitely I will visit here again

Review №5

2022-04-11 01:34:17

I enjoyed this hidden cafe with its variety of bakery, desserts and other goodies. The Gelato was quite delicious, the place gave off a authentic Italian experience. People working there are quite friendly and gave me a number of recommendations. It wasnt too busy when I got there in the afternoon. The cafe is inside a building and they do have tables and chairs next to the cafe.

Review №6

2023-02-10 20:34:54

My absolute favorite cafe. Great service, the ambiance is nice, the best coffee, and fresh croissants. Their food is also delicious. I’ve tried their pasta, paninis, and lentil soup. It’s a nice treat coming here.

Review №7

2021-01-31 00:40:14

Wow - this is place is amazing! Probably one of the better Italian places we have ate at. Albeit a bit hidden off the street and did not have full inventory of what was listed but well worth the visit. Came on a Saturday afternoon for a quick meal and desert. Was not busy at all and staff was readily available to serve. The gnocchi with pesto sauce was absolutely delicious and paired well with the 2015 Monte Antico. Ordered a couple different deserts which were also phenomenal - nutella cheese cake and the sweet but fantastically warm dark chocolate crossiant. Amid Covid, they have the outdoor seating in front of the plaza to sit and relax while eating but we took it to go. Food presentation was great and would definitely go back again.

Review №8

2023-04-23 17:55:30

Love this place! I get nostalgia from our family vacations in Italy! Cappuccio, cafè ( aka espresso), cornetto a Nutella, cornetto di crema are delicious!! Im coming back for gelato with my family and trying the pasta and panini soon!

Review №9

2023-03-02 23:52:36

Nice coffee, cute hidden location. Latte was okay - do a double shot espresso since I couldn’t taste the coffee much.

Review №10

2019-09-02 18:20:13

Fresh tasting Italian pastries. Very crispy on the outside but the fillings were a hit and miss for my family. Our kids are more accustomed to Asian types of bakery/pastry (strawberry fillings, custard, chocolate, red beans, and taro). Nonetheless, I enjoyed it. Friendly staff and very clean place. Good breakfast place.

Review №11

2022-09-11 23:21:13

Tried their pesto (4/5) and tomato basil gnocchi (3/5). It’s not a formal dine in with waiters to help you but other than that the pastas were fresh, quickly served and better than most places that serve Italian cuisine.

Review №12

2019-08-03 20:52:20

Wow! The ice cream was just amazing. My favorite was Banana, Nutella and strawberry were the kids favorites. We didnt try the food but it looks great. The person behind the counter was super friendly and patient when we came in with a bunch of noisy kids who all wanted to sample the ice cream.

Review №13

2023-12-05 21:48:09

Its our weekend activity to go get a shakerato and I look forward to it every time. Dominico is the nicest.

Review №14

2023-04-10 23:15:51

Dolce Sicilia is owned by Italians and is real Italian food. Everything Ive had there has been delicious. Half of my family is from Italy (truly from there, still live there) so I can confirm the food and coffee is 100% authentic which is really wonderful. In fact, it makes me feel a little at home eating there since I used to travel to Italy more frequently than I can now.There are a lot of Italian American places around Willow Glen that are good, but this place is the real deal. I think many people are more used to Italian American cuisine and can get thrown off by actual Italian food. They are two different things in my book. This is TRUE Italian food, and the Sicilian specialties in the café are especially enjoyable. Fantastic place!

Review №15

2019-09-01 00:21:44

My husband and I were walking around when we come across this place. It took me back to Italy!They have delicious pastries and coffee.I will never try to eat a cannolo anywhere else in the USA. And their price is great!!Im excited to come back and try their pastry filled with pistachio and their Gelato

Review №16

2023-09-24 21:17:01

This place has phenomenal pastries (the only thing I tried). Whenever I miss Italian breakfast I come here.

Review №17

2023-09-16 21:14:01

This place is amazing! Had the pasta, which was a large portion and tasted so fresh.

Review №18

2023-01-30 01:56:47

6 of us were looking for a good dessert option right after brunch and this place stood out. We ordered pistachio cannoli, limoncello and mascarpone cake, pistachio and ricotta cake, espresso and cannoli, hazelnut gelato and sfogliatella. I loved the pistachio cannoli, hazelnut gelato- distinct hazelnut flavor and very creamy, followed by limoncello and mascarpone cake. The pistachio was muted in the cake and compared to the flavor explosion everywhere else, this one didn’t stand out much nor did the sfogliatella which is basically cream of doughy texture inside a gorgeous, multi layered and beautifully created puff pastry. It just wasn’t for me. I’ll go back for sure!

Review №19

2023-03-03 21:58:16

Yes!! Highly recommend this cafe!! Everything is so delicious!! I had focaccia and some different desserts!! Definitely will be back for try pasta and gnocchi!Thank you so much!❤️

Review №20

2021-12-12 02:20:06

Nice real Italian cafe with fresh cookies and pastries. We had cappuccino, tea, panini, croissant and a cookie. All very good.

Review №21

2023-08-29 00:06:45

Love the freshly baked pastries, sandwiches and authentic Italian coffee!

Review №22

2022-07-08 20:17:05

This cafe came to me highly recommended, and it most aspects, it did not disappoint! I loved the wide selection of coffee, gelato, and pastas. The store itself is small but impressively laid out, and it boasts a vibrant atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful.The only reason Im offering four stars instead of five could actually be due to user error: I ordered the gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, and found the sauce to have such a pungent flavor, I couldnt finish it. I wonder if the sauce was made with gorgonzola piccante, instead of gorgonzola dolce, but admittedly, I dont have the training to differentiate the two. All I know is that the flavor, though it may well have been both fresh and authentic, was far too piquant for my palate, and as much as I wanted to enjoy it, I could not. Fans of blue cheese would likely love this sauce, but unfortunately, it wasnt for me.On my next visit, I plan to try the vodka sauce, and Im optimistic it will be much more to my taste.

Review №23

2022-10-14 21:48:25

Nice little Italian gelato, coffee bar, cookies, panini and pasta place! Friendly service by the young and professional Italian! We loved that the food was served on real plates with cutlery, cute espresso cups, so there is zero wasteful plastics & paper.

Review №24

2021-12-14 06:53:29

Truly excellent. Best Italian food in the area that Ive tried; great taste, high quality, and run by a super friendly family!Ive had almost all of their sauces, most of their pasta, one panino, coffee, and a few of their cookies, and nothing has disappointed so far. You can really tell they use quality ingredients and know what theyre doing here.I think about them frequently and really wish I lived closer.

Review №25

2020-10-15 17:49:09

The food from this place is INCREDIBLE! You will lick your lips and look at your calendar to see when you can order from them again!

Review №26

2020-11-27 19:15:30

I had my first ever cannoli here and it was superb! My dad and I both don’t like really sweet desserts so this hit the spot—the cream was so rich and full but not too sugary at all. We got it with pistachios and the chocolate chips inside were the perfect touch. The crunchy shell is bomb too. The employee there was so kind and patient w/ my indecisiveness over buying other items. You can tell he’s very passionate about what they make and giving their customers a lovely, tasty experience. We want to come back again and again! Definitely recommend supporting this sweet shop and their even sweeter staff :)

Review №27

2019-06-16 03:51:54

Italian place managed by a real Sicilian family. Food is great, prices are under the average and staff is very friendly.

Review №28

2021-04-10 00:23:53

I hate to be the person who writes an average review on this place because it has really great reviews. I dont give bad feedback unless I needed to but when I came here for the first time I have to. I love Italian food with a passion and ravioli is one of my favorites to order. I ordered the meat ravioli with gorgonzola sauce expecting it to be good. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but what ever was in that meat ravioli was not edible for me at all and I had a bad aftertaste after. I never had a ravioli that I didnt enjoy which is sad. I didnt want to go back there and return the food because I dont want to be one of those people. I give the 3 stars because the guy in the front was very kind to me.Response to the owner: Hi, I think you are missing the point of what I reviewed about. I didnt say anything bad about the Gorgonzola sauce because I actually enjoy it. It was the meat that was inside the Ravioli I didnt enjoy. It was just not edible for me and I hope you take this feedback something to look out for next time. Thanks

Review №29

2022-07-24 18:51:47

Definitely one of the most if not the most authentic Italian cafes that I have ever been to. Not only is the food here amazing, but the service is equally as great. You definitely feel welcome and comfortable at this spot. I highly recommend this spot if youre on the area you will not regret it (:

Review №30

2020-05-06 23:04:15

I love this place. Im from Italy and this is where I go to feel at home. Get some good pastry made by the magic hands of Anna and chat about everything with Domenico while sipping my good espresso or cappuccino. If you want to step it up and a real Italian happy hour, get there on Fridays and enjoy some Sprits with some finger foods made at the moment! you wont regret it. AMAZING!

Review №31

2023-01-26 02:53:00

AMAZING. They have fresh croissants, delicious coffee and great food options!!!! The service is perfect. I love everything about this place!

Review №32

2019-07-01 20:55:48

Great Italian food and pastries. Dolce Sicilia is a family run casual bistro located inside the Garden Theatre in Willow Glen. Daily home made cookies, gellato, sandwiches, salads and pasta options. Prices and the quality are great! Eat in or take out.

Review №33

2020-04-13 03:37:29

This place is a gem! My husband grew up in San Jose, but now we live in Virginia. My husbands extended family still lives in San Jose and we decided to purchase pastries for them for Easter. We placed a delivery order last week for our 90 year old grandmother. Then, last minute, we placed another order for my in-laws. Domenico went above and beyond to help me place two out-of-state orders. It was so easy and as a mother of two young children, I really appreciated his help! Our grandmother was spending her first Easter alone in 90 years bc of the COVID pandemic and said it felt like Easter again when she opened the door to a box of warm Italian pastries! My in-laws were equally as thrilled! They were blown away by the taste and variety of baked goods. Fantastic service, fantastic food, what more can you ask for? Next time we visit San Jose, Im bringing the kiddos in there and getting a box for us! Thank you for everything Dolce Sicilia!

Review №34

2019-04-14 18:48:30

Lovely little cafe + gelato place thats a great addition to willow glen downtown. Weve tried the gelato as well as a few of the pastry items. I loved everything I tried - the chocolate mousse cake, nutella biscotti, pizza croissant. All had great flavor and texture, and werent super heavy or overpoweringly sweet. Definitely a new favorite.

Review №35

2022-06-23 02:13:39

Very pricey wow.But it was a good Canoli.Remind me of being home in New York 40 years ago.But if you are traveling on a budget you might want to pass this place unlimited budget go for it

Review №36

2021-08-01 02:13:45

Delicious. I go for the cannoli. I strongly suspect it the most authentic cannoli a person can get in the Bay; Ive been searching.They serve meals. There is gelato, cookies, dried pantry items. Espresso.It is inside a building, so you wont see it from the street

Review №37

2020-09-25 23:36:59

This is my first time in San Jose. By chance, I ate at Dolce Sicilia. I have worked at Filomenas inbWashington DC. I have also worked for Dante Vanilli at his restaurant in Detroit. I have also worked as comie forRoberto Donna at Galileo. Your lasagna was excellent. Tomato heaven, the sauce was reduced for hours Im sure. My own sauce takes 5 hours. I can let it go for 7. The lemincello marscapne cake ruined chocolate cake for me. Once my favorite, it is no more. Vanquished by lemony deliciousness. Your pastry cream was light and delicate. Not too much sugar, but the perfect amount of sweetness to allow the lemon to come through naturally. You used fresh squeezed lemons, because lemon concentrate is strong and tart. That would have surely ruined it. The cake was light and fluffy. I am so interested in the flour you used. I am just as interested in the cake pans. Which metal did you use? Definitely not the aluminum. I like stainless steel for cakes and brioche.Bravo! Great job. Its not often I get to choose 5 stars. It feels really good when I do. Eating your cake was a great experience.Reg Brookins

Review №38

2021-06-03 20:07:16

This is a great spot for Italian food! My favorite is all of the amazing deserts they offer. Dolce Sicilia is in a wonderful location in downtown Willow Glen. Recommend!

Review №39

2020-10-03 00:19:26

Stopped in for the cannoli. Best. Ever. The cookies are also delicious! Ordered online for pickup and it was extremely easy and stress-free. The owners are super friendly and its always a pleasure to see them.

Review №40

2021-05-06 02:31:12

Ordered the Nutella cheesecake and Pistachio Ricotta Cake. The pistachio cake had a wonderful subtle flavor however the ricotta wasnt as soft as I had expected. The cheesecake wasnt the best, but still quite good.

Review №41

2019-06-30 06:13:16

Delicious cannoli, and the traditional Sicilian cookies looked wonderful. The owner grew up in Sicily and shares his favorite treats with us here in San Jose. Espresso drinks and gelato too, reasonable prices.

Review №42

2019-06-02 22:28:50

Finally a place with delicious hazelnut icecream! The coffee flavor was also very creamy!

Review №43

2019-06-24 05:02:23

Always friendly service and a prolific selection of delicious Sicilian treats, lovingly made. Family owned and operated. A great little secret place to stop in or take out to impress your friends at a party.

Review №44

2022-03-20 21:07:25

Superb, authentic Italian pasta, cookies, and gelato in this small café managed and run by the Italian Federico family. A must visit. And excellent coffee, too!

Review №45

2021-11-06 17:11:50

It was my first time, the attendant was very nice and attentive. I ordered gelato and cookies both were delicious definetly will be back to this faamily owned business and i recomend this palce if you want to try something different Italian taste

Review №46

2022-05-12 20:51:20

This restaurant is amazing! Best hole in the wall italian food. Definitely dont miss out! The staff is incredibly friendly and the food is reasonably priced!

Review №47

2023-01-05 21:34:08

Great cafe awesome food and pastries and a great family vibe. The location is great as Willow Glen is just a great neighbourhood.

Review №48

2019-10-18 23:13:38

Ive tried their pastries, cappuccinos, and gelato and they are all delicious! Also love going to the Friday aperitivo hour. This is one of my favorite spots in downtown Willow Glen.

Review №49

2023-03-25 21:28:49

Very fresh, authentic. Lacking a bit of flavor, but great staff and would come again.

Review №50

2022-01-24 18:19:28

Very nice little cafe in downtown Willow Glen. Run by real Italians. The coffee, food, pastries, gelato, and yes, cocktails, are all very good.

Review №51

2019-03-21 04:49:20

Dolce Sicilia is a nice addition to Lincoln Ave inside the Garden Theatre. They serve traditional al dente home made pasta, salads, tiramissou, cakes, cookies, specialty Italian sodas, wine beer and coffee. Owners are very Italian and this is family owned. Great service, quality home made food with quality fresh ingredients. Theres a twist to the typical Happy Hour called Appertivo. Order any alcohol drink and theres a nice complimentary home made appetizers. I suggest the tasty Cannolis, an espresso and some cookies to enjoy there or bring to a party.

Review №52

2021-11-20 21:53:15

Best Italian food in San Jose. Delicious ravioli. Great pastries and gelato. Family owned and operated. Willow Glen Gem.

Review №53

2022-03-06 20:29:19

Pesto pasta was good, but the minestrone and chickpea soup left a lot to be desired. We came here seeing the reviews, but were disappointed.

Review №54

2021-12-05 22:56:58

Best Italian food! Wish I would have known earlier. Delicious soup, Ravioli and Tiramisu, and peach tea!

Review №55

2022-05-14 15:58:41

The best authentic place I have ever been since moving to USA. The best hot and cold drinks. Nice people.

Review №56

2019-06-21 20:34:02

Love the gelato and the cannoli cookies etc. So authentic and fresh I wish I was closer to have a croissant and cappuccino every morningFamily operated and very nice people

Review №57

2019-03-05 15:16:16

It was one so good . the gelato was awesome and they have some of the best croissants in town . you can feel the friendliness once you walking in

Review №58

2019-11-22 23:31:36

The dessert torte 7 Vela was excellent. The roasted veggie panini could have had more vegetables.

Review №59

2022-05-29 17:50:53

Italiano style. Best gelato! Cannolis filled fresh. Family owned

Review №60

2022-04-16 21:27:14

Got connolis. Were pretty darn good

Review №61

2022-11-12 20:21:40

I absolutely love the food here! My go-to cafe :]

Review №62

2019-03-30 04:04:50

Wow i just revisited a walk in Italy. The gracious service and tasty food..oooh Italian being spoken around m3...you must visit. where in the south bay can you get cannoli...well here.

Review №63

2023-03-22 03:59:49

Wow, the 15 minute wait for sfogliatelle is well worth it.

Review №64

2019-06-05 15:48:50

Wonderful Italian pastries, coffee and food with a great welcome. A must visit if in Willow Glen area.

Review №65

2019-03-19 19:27:02

Authentic Italian cafe and dessert shop. They also serve paninis and hot soups. Friendly staff.

Review №66

2019-04-29 02:49:05

Domenico and family will treat you to the best aperitivo outside of Italy. You have to go!

Review №67

2019-10-13 01:14:39

Excellent food and pastries. Probably the best pistachio cheese cake of Bay area.

Review №68

2019-04-28 01:56:10

Wonderful desserts and we tried their soups... very good too 😋

Review №69

2019-05-03 23:27:22

Very nice italian food, the pasta was oily its better if they can reduce the amount of oil.

Review №70

2021-08-13 19:54:20

Great Italian food and ice cream! Very authentic food.

Review №71

2019-01-13 00:09:12

Good gelato and coffee. Very clean. friendly and fun staff.

Review №72

2019-04-10 03:02:52

This is an authentic establishment rooted in Sicily! We’re lucky to have this place in San Jose.

Review №73

2019-07-26 04:07:30

Homemade gelato and cookies, homemade pasta coming September 2019.

Review №74

2019-07-21 23:03:11

Very friendly service. Ice cream of all kinds is delicious.

Review №75

2020-03-14 02:15:18

Delicious. Great place to hang out over great coffee in the afternoon!

Review №76

2020-10-12 02:23:52

Incredible home made Italian food. Best Ive ever tried.

Review №77

2019-11-17 03:58:05

Great Italian pastries, gilato and food. Very nice people.

Review №78

2022-10-10 02:46:18

Delicious wholesome food. You get what you pay for.

Review №79

2022-09-12 00:29:19

Best cannoli in town by legit Italians. 🤌

Review №80

2019-05-28 02:31:08

It was my first time eating gelato. It was delicious!😀

Review №81

2021-04-27 22:29:58

Heavy Italian accent. Doesnt seem faked. I think this place is legit

Review №82

2019-04-26 05:43:10

Delicious gelati flavors and very friendly proprietors .

Review №83

2021-06-29 20:26:55

Awful lasagna. It was cold inside and sauce was like ketchup

Review №84

2019-03-10 20:14:54

Delightful place for hot drinks, pastries and light bites 🇮🇹

Review №85

2019-07-03 23:27:06

The croissants and coffee are great besides the wonderful hospitality of the owners

Review №86

2023-07-11 06:48:33

Excellent food.

Review №87

2019-05-09 02:09:46

Great gelato alot of ice cream for price

Review №88

2019-11-10 06:29:28

Authentic Italian Pastries and delicious hot chocolate.

Review №89

2019-03-03 01:19:06

Nice Italian place with great gelato and espresso.

Review №90

2019-11-02 03:44:59

Friendly staff. Delicious Sicilian delicacies to boot, get it?

Review №91

2022-03-24 04:21:25

All I can say is delicious 😋

Review №92

2019-11-14 01:54:00

Cute little coffee place with amazing Italian pastries

Review №93

2019-09-01 21:07:05

Delicuous pastries. I wish I have tried all of them

Review №94

2020-09-20 21:26:27

We love cakes here 👍

Review №95

2022-08-31 05:02:37

Fabulous croissants and lasagna

Review №96

2021-06-29 20:27:55

Worst lasagna I ever tried!

Review №97

2020-03-08 01:02:11

Best coffee and baked goods

Review №98

2022-08-16 03:06:31

Excellent espresso.

Review №99

2022-03-29 04:42:10

Amazing pastries!

Review №100

2022-09-10 21:38:11

Little pricey

Review №101

2020-07-31 03:01:07

Good

Review №102

2021-08-20 18:13:09

Fantastic cappuccino.

Review №103

2019-03-30 22:16:31

Great experience

Review №104

2019-04-04 17:35:54

Love this place!!

Review №105

2021-09-18 22:59:10

Love! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Review №106

2019-03-25 00:07:31

Taste of Italy

Review №107

2019-09-22 07:16:42

Finding a corner of Sicily in California is like finding a needle in a haystack, luckily I found this famous needle at 1165 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose. Run by people highly qualified in the production of typical Sicilian products. The final product served is made with Italian foods, all STRICTLY fresh daily. What can I say, the Messinese granita is truly spectacular, the ice creams are delicious and Friday is aperitif day. A hymn to joy for the palate. Compliments!!!

Review №108

2022-12-06 23:14:30

Beautiful 😊

Review №109

2019-10-28 20:42:25

It was awesome. Italians know how to make good ice cream!

Review №110

2019-07-05 02:52:58

Definitely disappointing assortment, I expected more.

Review №111

2019-03-11 00:26:52

Delicious curly puff pastry!

Review №112

2019-04-07 06:36:00

Very good!!