Dolce and Salato in Cheltenham

I've been here twice and found it superb both times. It is a genuine Italian cafe. You will be welcomed into the cosy space and fed cheap and delicious and plentiful food. This place really is a gem and I intend to visit every time I'm in Cheltenham.

My partner has had a fancy for Swordfish for a while without much luck finding any...so what a joy to find it on the specials menu at lunchtime ! Even better ... it was cooked perfectly and priced reasonably. Even better... the service was truly friendly attentive and joyous!! This is a delightful cafe. Small and homely with great food and service with a heartfelt smile. We loved it !!! Thank you

My review title says it all . Excellent choices with something for everyone and definitely service with a smile . When in Cheltenham again shopping we will be back.

Superb…. Such a friendly welcome with fantastic food….. never disappointed. I’m really quite fussy on where we eat as a family. The variety of food is all superbly cooked. Fantastic coffee ( and I’m not a big coffee drinker) but always have it here. Lasagna was so tasty my husband had the monkfish which looked delicious. Great for families who will receive the warmest of welcomes from a lovely Italian family. So handy in the centre of Cheltenham for respite from Christmas shopping. You know it’s good when you see regular customers…..

The serve was friendly and welcoming but the food and presentation of food was dire. The outer parts of the salmon had changed colour - shouldn’t have been on the menu if you only had out of date salmon. The decor is very dated and cheap. The condiments were cheap and the bathroom was disgusting. There was even toilet water sloshed about from the toilet brush. Shocked by the glowing rating but feel this is down to loyal customers as it’s more of a truckers cafe as opposed to fine dining.

Welcoming and authentic. I try to call in for a coffee and pastry when I’m in town. Always delightful. Home made and tasty.

Really pleasant little authentic Italian cafe. Wide selection of the menu. Staff are really friendly and attentive. Food was very enjoyable.

Having read such wonderful reviews we decided to have lunch here while on a day trip. I used to live in Cheltenham and can't believe we didn't try this place while there; an absolute gem! The breakfasts (full English and veggie version) were delicious, good value for money, and served with a smile. Next time we're in Cheltenham we'll be sure to stop by and try something else! Grazie molto.

Beautiful food… great variety…. Wonderful staff…. Nothing too much trouble…. Highly recommend….. a hidden gem in the centre of Cheltenham.

A favourite haunt of ours. Excellent coffee, good cakes. Very good value breakfasts and lunch. Service is excellent.

Regular visitor to Cheltenham, always difficult to find reasonable good food, this place excels on all my expectations, reasonably priced, home cooked food, good wine and excellent service.

What a gem of a find. The service and kindness of the owner towards his customers makes visiting this cafe worth it on its own. The coffee was great and food comes highly recommended. Booked to return and keen to support local businesses.

Delicious authentic Italian food and friendly service at a decent price. Couldn't ask for more! Would highly recommend.

We had a lovely Saturday lunch and then Sunday breakfast experience here this weekend. I got the insalata caprino for lunch and it was FANTASTIC for the price of less than £10. Huge, nice big round of goat cheese with some cranberry jam, tons of greens and fresh tomatoes. I ate it all; a salad of this size would easily be £13-£15 in London. My husband had a burger and wasn’t as impressed but he is very picky. LOVE this place is dog-friendly. The Sicilian proprietor is friendly and very kind with Miguel, our dog. I had a slice of the pistachio cake for takeaway. It’s not the best I’ve had but decent enough. For Sunday we returned for breakfast. I had a cheese omelette with brown toast and my husband the “pancakes” with sausage and two sunny-side eggs. I was very happy the butter with the toast was soft and about the herbs sprinkled on the omelette. Unfortunately the cheese was bland. My husband liked his breakfast enough (although they are crepes and not American-style pancakes so be forewarned). He raved on the coffee though. So overall we were happy and would return in the area. Friendly staff, decent food. And dog-friendly! And excellent prices for the portions. Grazie Mille.

Fresh pasta cooked daily. And if you call ahead, they’ll make fresh gluten free past as well. All the ingredients are fresh and taste incredible! Their freshly baked cannoli’s come in chocolate, lemon and pistachio and they are just so darn good! Honestly my favourite place to go if ever friends come to visit.

Don’t often write reviews but I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my eggs Benedict at lunchtime today… the hollondaise sauce was best I’ve had in a long time with perfect bacon. My husband had a bacon ciabbatta which he said was delicious. Such a fantastic menu and lovely lattes. The service was very friendly and outstanding… we will definitely be back.

I have eaten here once before with my sister and had a delicious salad. Yesterday I tied the chicken & halloumi burger. Soft tasty bread. Lots of filling and chillis. Salad on plate and fat chips. All for £8.95. I think that’s the top price for any thing on the menu and it’s all delicious. It’s not a chain so everything is made by them. Very attentive service and very polite. Other customers were talking to each other saying she visited all the time and what lovely food it was. It’s so tiny you could walk by & miss it. Next time you see the lime green tables & chairs outside walk in not walk on by. Thank you xxxx

Food always great and the staff so helpful and attentive . Just off the high street , great for breakfast. , lunch and snacks .

Quick and friendly service and great Breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Street parking available outside. Good value and very Italian.

Always thought this was a sandwich take out place and I have never visited before. On the ay to the cinema and a friend recommended we pop in forr lunch. The food was incredible and very reasonably priced. It all tasted delicious and was well presented. I will certainly be coming back

Have I been walking round with my eyes shut. This is a small but intimate "cafe type" feel to it. I arrived and stood outside when the owner came out and rather warmly laughed about postie "only bringing bills". I had not told him anything,...

Visited with family and we all enjoyed everything.very nice italian pasta and amazing cakes.it's a superb place to visit for sure.

I would suggest an easier name as I remember the others in the street, but not this one. A warm welcome, a good breakfast, only that avocado wasn't ripe, but owner? was apologetic & removed it from the bill & gave me a cassata, which...

I always make a detour to this friendly and sunny cafe when I am in Cheltenham. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. Really excellent coffee and cannoli. It's my new favourite place for breakfast and the owners make me lovely sandwiches for my train...

Sal had a lovely smiling face to greet us on a sunny morning when we needed a great cup of coffee and a plentiful breakfast .- both of which we were promptly provided with . The food was beautifully cooked using good quality ingredients and...

A day's shopping, a night drinking and breakfast, as the sun came up, outside Dolce and Salato.......La Dolce Vita! Seems to be a family business; the manager greeted us and immediately moved a couple of tables together and his son, I am presuming, took our...

I can't recommend this little café more highly. The owners are friendly and the food and drinks are delicious. We used to love our Italian holidays and this is the next best thing.

Eaten in the restaurant a few times and during lockdown we have had a couple of takeouts- outstanding service as always - please support the family and get a takeaway coffee from here instead of the chains that are around

My husband and I visited this our favourite cafe/restaurant in Cheltenham for breakfast. We both had the Italian one with pancetta, the fluffiest scrambled eggs and smashed avocado and soda bread toast. Just the right amount of cayenne, delicious! Really safe COVID distancing in place....

My family love this place, we have visited over the last 8 years regularly and have found the staff always so friendly and accommodating even when we lugged our pushchair in to find somewhere to put it. The choice is always great, portion size is...

Very welcoming reasonable prices excellent food and desserts and even dog friendly the food was bought to the table very quickly.

Delighted to have had lunch at Dolce & Salato. We stopped in during a wander about Cheltenham and were so pleased to have been served excellent, home made food! Fresh ingredients, good portions & polite service. Highly recommended on the quality of the food alone....

I come here nearly every morning whether that be just for coffee or breakfast as well. Quite often I come back in the afternoon for lunch. The food is high quality and the coffee is the best in the town. One one my favourite places...

Came across this lovely cafe/restaurant while looking for a light bite this afternoon. A coffee each, then I went for the halloumi salad while my wife had a grilled aubergine and per panini with chips and a small side salad (plenty of meat options available...

I was so glad to see that Dolce and Salato had reopened after lockdown when I visited on Monday 6.7.20. They have used the time to redecorate and redesign and the place looks great. I was made really welcome as always and had an amazing...

Hemos almorzado aquí varias veces y siempre ha sido excelente. El personal es encantador y la comida es muy buena relación calidad-precio y raciones decentes. Las ensaladas vienen en un tazón enorme y son deliciosas y frescas. Tenía una copa grande de vino de la casa y a las 4. 50 es un robo. No me puedo quejar de nada.

We always eat here when staying in Cheltenham, usually at breakfast time. Menu choice is very good, and food and coffee quality is wonderful, and reasonable priced.

My parents and family visit dolce and salato regularly . Food always great and team amazing. Thanks for taking photo of parents anniversary lunch

Often go for breakfast, owner recognises us and the children every time and is so welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and service, food and drinks are absolutely excellent. It's a treat to go and I would highly recommend!

My second visit and was as fabulous as the first time . The staff are so friendly and nothing too much trouble. Food really nice and good value for money

The lunchtime menu was amazing, The salad I had was fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. And after a delicious coffee

Very lovely place with great food and coffees. I had a full english breakfast and a cappucino. I do recommand this place !

Consistently efficient + friendly service and without a doubt the best coffee I've tasted in Cheltenham.

We had a really nice breakfast here. The service was really good. This is obviously a family run business with really friendly staff.

Visited there today. My partner was happy with her salad and the fries weren’t too bad. Latte was quite good. Staff friendly and polite. I ordered a calzone. I had one in Stratford upon Avon last week and it was not particularly good. I think Boris has scared the Italian chefs away. What I received was appalling, far worst than last weeks. Pizza dough on a plate with hardly any filling and dry. I have eaten tastier ham and cheese sandwiches on an airplane! I complained but no joy. Won’t be eating there again.

My wife and I have been to this restaurant many times and always enjoy the food and especially the welcome.

While looking for somewhere to eat during a visit to Cheltenham, we stumbled across Dolce and Salato and decided to try it, as one of the party loved Italian food.

Booked this restaurant / cafe for Father’s Day lunch . The food was really good and the team could not have been any more accommodating . Special pasta was so tasty and the breakfasts huge .

En lugar de usar las cafeterías de la calle principal, pensamos que íbamos a Dolce. Muy contento de haberlo hecho.

Bank Holiday Monday, for tea and lemon meringue. There was a big pot of tea and the desert was tasty.

Fuimos a almorzar el domingo con nuestro hijo, nuestra nuera y nuestro nieto de dos años. Son vegetarianos, no lo somos. Dado que tengo 63 años y he pasado mucho tiempo en Italia, este fue, con mucho, el mejor boloñesa con espaguetis que he probado nunca, no era mi intención comerlo todo, sino que tenía que hacerlo, era TAN bueno. Todos los demás también pensaron que su comida era fantástica. El servicio no podría haber sido mejor y el valor fue increíble, incluso si aumentaran sus precios en un 50%, seguiría siendo el caso. Merecen hacerlo muy bien y no podemos esperar a volver.

Found this whilst wandering round Cheltenham on a Sunday morning Excellent value breakfast with good size portions and lovely Italian coffee too! Staff very polite and quick service !

Great place - centrally located, serving excellent coffee and breakfast with superb service. This is the fourth or fifth time we have eaten here, and felt I had to post a positive review, as they deserve to do well.

Good coffee and not too expensive with friendly staff you can't go wrong. Surrounded by shops just off the High Street, perfect location in the town.

Friendly staff, lunch menu excellent value for money, the Italian sausage casserole warming and tasty on a winter's day

My wife and I have eaten at this restaurant on a number of occasions and always enjoy the food and the friendliness of the staff. The owner always has his finger on the pulse and we have known him for many years.

The food here is good, but the customer service needs improving. We felt very rushed, no time to sit and relax and, worst of all, the waitress leaned across my friend who was still eating her meal in order to start clearing the table!

We've been here a few times and it just never disappoints - which is why you can see it has a strong, loyal customer base right in the heart of Cheltenham. The staff are Italian, so they know how to cook and they know how to serve food and they know how to treat customers .... and make it all sound like the best fun ever! Do I need to say any more? Their all-day breakfast is just what you need sometimes, and other times perhaps you just want a bacon sandwich? Or coffee and pastries? Or a lunch dish from their daily specials? It really doesn't matter - you'll love all of it!

What a great little find this is, I pop up too Cheltenham too visit my Grandson and his family and what a lovely spot for a sensibly priced Italian cafe, the food was very nice and the owner and waitress tat served us couldn't be more cheerful, Will be popping in too try their cakes next time as I couldn't manage any more on my visit.

Called here this morning as my husband wanted breakfast. Not been here before but will be back next time we are in Cheltenham. Such a friendly welcome and one of the best Danish pastries I’ve had.

Mi familia y yo vamos aquí regularmente, la comida es deliciosa, todo el personal es encantador e inquisitivo acerca de usted como personas, no solo clientes.

Tucked away in Winchcombe Street,. Just perfect breakfast Quality ingredients,. They even had marmite.... friendly waiters. Strongly recommend.

Llamamos aquí debido a las reseñas de café. Muy cálida bienvenida y encantador ambiente. Pedimos cafés y un té y el café fue uno de los mejores probados. Una vez dentro decidimos comer. Los precios eran realmente buenos y todos teníamos algo diferente. La comida fue absolutamente fabulosa, no escatiman en el tamaño y, por lo tanto, en una buena relación calidad-precio y un gran sabor. Recomiendo encarecidamente esta joya de lugar

All day breakfast was nice with good quality ingredients. Service was friendly and quick and the cafe had a pleasant atmosphere.

Recently went for my second visit to Dolce and Salato. Both times I have received incredible service.

Locale carino accogliente , una eccellenza italiana a Chelthenam, consigliato da un amico in commune, ho sempre trovato prodotti di qualità e simpatia .

I was looking for a breakfast in Cheltenham and found this small cafe, it is Italian but they do a Full English Breakfast. The food was piping hot and freshly cooked with tasty sausages and bacon. Service was prompt.

Open at Seven in the morning all week and at Eight on Sunday, this small, comfortable spotless slice of Italy boasts the best breakfast menu imaginable; my companion had what she always has at home: toast, butter, marmalade and tea. She is not given to praise, but averred that it was excellent. It arrived almost instantly, as did my perfectly scrambled eggs with crispy local smoked bacon and, gluten free toast, with a FABULOUS espresso, immediately followed by another (I bought two packets of the coffee to bring home) and I cannot find enough words to say how excellent this place is. I wish them every possible success; to find such warmth and delight on a wet Sunday morning while the town is still sleeping off Saturday night is worth far more than five stars. Così Comodo!

The cafe' is small but very cozy. Food is lovely and specials are available daily. Staff is very polite and welcoming.

We ate breakfast here today. Full English and Eggs Benedict & Coffees. Service was fast and efficient and food very tasty. Better value that the hotel we stayed in. Clean and hygienic surroundings

Full English and eggs Benedict/ fluorentine. All delicious. Just would have liked granary toast instead of skinny white. Service was prompt and friendly.

Outstanding quality service and superb coffee. Already highly rated on TripAdvisor the excellent rating is deserved.

I came here for lunch on Thursday midday, and despite the relatively unassuming exterior decor, the inside atmosphere and quality of food was outstanding. I would highly recommend this venue. Very friendly staff and very reasonable prices.

Excellent breakfast. Very welcoming for people on their own. Excellent value for money. Relaxed atmosphere and great coffee.

Had a wonderful lunch here today my daughter is a bit fussy but thoroughly enjoying every mouthful will definitely come again on next visit to Cheltenham

Me and my wife called in here after reading some tripadvisor reviews. Absolutely fabulous food and wouldn’t hesitate to go again. Service was brilliant food was plentiful and a brilliant price. Don’t miss out go try it for yourselves

Found this place by chance whilst strolling around Cheltenham, which we visit a couple of times a year.

Lovely surprise, great little place. Definitely going back for lunch when next in Cheltenham. In fact we went back with family for them to have breakfast. Menu for lunch looks good, service was really nice.

Great pasta dishes, a great evening out and can not fault the food, topped off with great service from friendly staff. I’m not Italian expert but I highly enjoyed my visit. Would highly recommend.

Lovely characterful Italian cafe, located on Winchcombe Street, so very central. The coffee & cappuccino are, as you would expect, excellent. English breakfast was good, not great. Same with the haloumi salad - a bit too much sweet tomato sauce stuff on it, tinned olives, lacklustre salad. However, that's our fault for not ordered Italian food, which is what we will do next time! And love the fact that you can sit outside if the weather is kind enough to allow it!

Italian pasta was really good. Arancino and cannolo really good too, remembered me the Sicily. And espresso it's like in italy.....amazing

Dolche and Salato has a great rating so we popped in for a quick lunch with high hopes of a tasty bite to eat. To our surprise the cafe was almost empty so our service was good and our order arrived very quickly. Sadly the food was mediocre at best - fish cakes over fried and containing very little fish or other filling and the pasta rather stodgy. We were disappointed by the quality and sadly won't be going back for a second visit.

I visited this restaurant with a friend for lunch and we were both bowled over by the outstanding service and excellent cuisine. we felt that the staff who served at table described the fresh food on offer with such interest that they shared a passion for their cooking - and all at an affordable price!

This deceptively ordinary looking cafe is a hidden gem of a restaurant inside. The food is delicious either from the set menu or a range of specials that offer variety and quality Italian cuisine. Drinks include reasonably priced wines, soft drinks or real Italian coffee to accompany the meal. As a vegetarian nothing is too much trouble to make a vegetarian version from the specials option or a sumptuous salad. A unique range of Italian deserts and pastries will also delight those with a sweet tooth. Apart from excellent food the service is first rate, cooked to order, timely and served with good humour. Why eat anywhere else?

Great place where you can have excellent breakfasts and enjoy authantic Italian cuisine.. Very friendly and nice Staff..

I usually go for breakfast here because they have good coffee and I love the Full breakfast panino. 100% recommended

The restaurant is small but comfortable and the tables kept clean by attentive staff.We chose two dishes of the day,...

I love this place. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Food is good and at very reasonable price. Staff always...

Clean, friendly and a reasonably priced top quality breakfast. On a recent visit to Cheltenham a colleague and I needed...

We had had an early start and were looking for a cooked breakfast when we came across Dolce and Salato...

Super little Italian place. Had the eggs Benedikt and it was really very good. Nice cuppa also and all around...

I went here for lunch and ate a fabulous fresh salad! Lovely little al fresco tables and friendly staff. Would...

Brilliant. Visited twice now. The Italian fella on the coffee machine is very friendly and welcoming. I was served by...

I love this place, different and comforting. Coffee not amazing but the vibes and convenience to town is great. Staff really friendly.

Este es uno de los mejores lugares para comer en Cheltenham! ! El personal es muy amable y servicial, y la comida es absolutamente deliciosa, con un montón de opciones! La cocina italiana es mi favorito y este lugar para mí destaca por encima de todas las cadenas de restaurantes famosos por asomo!

We booked a table in advance for a Sunday lunch it turned out to be not too busy so we may have been ok without booking but as there were six of us it seemed the best plan. It's a fairly small place so if you suspect it's going to be busy I would book. On our party we had a mixture of the 'big salads' and pizzas - all of them were excellent and the balsamic vinegar dressing was 'to die for'! There is a good choice for vegetarians and meat eaters alike and the portions are generous. I think it's good value for money - lunch, dessert, drink and coffee £16. The desserts were amazing especially the profiterole cake. It's unassuming from the street so you might pass this place by but it really is worth a visit!

Friendly staff, delicious freshly prepared food, really good ice-cream, excellent service. What more could you want? Am only in Cheltenham for a short while so I am sorry that I can't eat here regularly.

This is a great place for breakfast or lunch.I have been here a couple of times now and the food and service is great every time. Highly recommend

Friendly, accommodating staff offering a wide range of mainly Italian food and drink. Presentation is good and staff will have a chat and pass the time of day. Recommended.

My friend Poulina and I went for lunch at dolce and Salado today absolutely delicious! They have a big selection of tasty food. pasta dishes,meat,fish,salads and plenty more.The owner Salvo is a friendly guy and very professional. A very welcoming place.WIll make a point to go there for lunch more often.Well done Dolce and Salado.See you all very soon.