Dolce Bene

Italian Restaurant
1938 Washington Valley Rd, Martinsville, NJ 08836, United States +1 732-377-2238
(160 Reviews)

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Description

Dolce Bene is an Italian restaurant located at 1938 Washington Valley Rd in Martinsville, NJ, with 160 user reviews. Peak wait times of up to 15 minutes occur mainly on Mondays from 12 PM to 5 PM and on Saturday evenings from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, with slightly longer waits on Sundays between 4 PM and 6:30 PM. The menu highlights traditional Italian dishes such as tiramisu, bread pudding, Dolce rack of lamb, squash, and cannoli. It is a cozy venue emphasizing classic Italian desserts and hearty entrees.

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Wine
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Upscale
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Reviews (160)

5 Superb Reviews Out of 160 Reviews
Amazing
138
Great
9
Okay
7
Not Great
0
Terrible
6
  • John Ibrahim
    Mar 11, 2026 - 8:46 pm

    A really good Italian restaurant. We never heard of it but found a table for Valentine’s Day and had a good time. It’s BYOB - so bring something, no bar. Plenty of parking out back. Food was very good - I tried 3 things. We didn’t try any apps but the bread is amazing. It’s basically garlic knots with a garlic pesto oil they bring out. Fire. NY Strip - quite good. Nice thick cut, excellent flavor. Was ordered med rare and came out medium but still hit the spot. Linguine with seafood (di mare). - the sauce was ok (light flavor, could use a bit more seasoning and garlic) but the seafood was perfect - fresh and flavorful. I wanted more shrimp but it came with a nice lobster tail. A good choice. Pollo Verona - this was the hit. Excellent kind of smoky flavor. Good portion, perfectly cooked.

  • Palma Lewis
    Feb 16, 2026 - 9:01 pm

    My husband and I found this gem of a restaurant a couple of years ago and it's worth the trip for us to return often. We have never been disappointed. The food and the presentations are a work of art and beyond delicious. The owner greets us each time as if we were family and he is always present. He goes over the massive list of daily specials, and alters orders upon request. The food is top quality and the menu and the specials are expansive and extraordinary!

  • Leslie blumstein
    Feb 08, 2026 - 6:47 pm

    Delicious, freshly prepared food. Large menu with daily specials. Our favorite restaurant. Tonight we had eggplant rollatini to start, I enjoyed my Salmon in Scampi sauce and my husband loved the Cod Special served over linguini, we shared our favorite dessert - lemon cello cake. Wonderful!!

  • Kico Mataj
    Jan 27, 2026 - 12:03 am

    I rarely write reviews but we recently had our daughters post baptism lunch here and it was really special - Benny was amazing in communicating logistics of the party (we’re high maintenance), food was AMAZING, service was fantastic, and the restaurant atmosphere was perfect. Thank you Benny and team

  • Holly Ferraro
    Jan 21, 2026 - 1:48 pm

    This place was amazing! We had the flounder francese and the veal parm. Both were excellent. It was the best flounder francese I ever had. The focaccia bread was also excellent. I could have made a meal out of the focaccia and dip alone. The restaurant was well appointed and the owner was very attentive. Bocelli playing in the background just added to the experience. We can't wait to go back and try other dishes. The prices were comparable to other restaurants however the one disappointment was the extra credit card fee. Food prices are high enough and the customer already has to subsidize the service, now we are forced to pay for credit card fees. It's not easy to always carry cash.

  • David Maran
    Jan 06, 2026 - 2:10 pm

    Delicious Italian food! In addition to great main courses we ordered two appetiser specials, bang bang shrimp and Italian wedding soup and we both were thrilled with our choices. We met the restaurant's owner, Ben, and he and the young man who was assisting him, took good care of us. I look forward to going again.

  • Mr. S
    Dec 27, 2025 - 2:56 pm

    I had an amazing experience here. The food was outstanding — full of flavor, fresh, and clearly made with real care. The quality was even better than I expected, and our dinners tasted incredible. The service was excellent from start to finish as well. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome. What really impressed us was that the manager actually came over to introduce himself and chat with us. Since it was our first time visiting, he even brought out some of their homemade port wine for us to try. It was a thoughtful, personal touch that really made the night special. Overall, fantastic food, top-notch service, and a warm atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back!

  • Veronica Martinez
    Dec 24, 2025 - 3:56 pm

    We had such a wonderful experience today, From the service to the flavors, everything was perfect. You can really feel the love in every dish, and the atmosphere invites you to relax and enjoy. Definitely a place worth coming back to

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