Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Turtle Creek / Oak Lawn

Fantastic experience overall. Food was exquisite, thoughtful and well composed. Truly couldn’t have asked for a better meal. Drink selection didn’t feel as up to par as the food menu. Basic options. Bathroom is up an entire flight of winding stairs which is fine, but be cautious in heels. They were out of toilet paper, so that felt overlooked. Bar with live music ramped up toward the end of our dinner but wasn’t overly loud and soundly lively as we were exiting.

Wonderful restaurant and we had a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with a perfect blend of flavors that left me wanting more. The staff was incredibly accommodating, ensuring that all our needs were met with a smile. Their customer service was top-notch—friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a wonderful meal in a welcoming atmosphere!

Dolce Riviera was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the staff was very professional, particularly the manager and waiter. The arancini antipasti was topped with fresh, seasoned arugula, doubling as appetizer and palate cleanser. For entree, I had the gnocchi with salmon; creamy and perfectly cooked, it was the real-deal of northern Italian dishes. Dolce is definitely the type of place you can take that special someone for a luxury experience. If you're looking for the next Italian fine-dining experience, Dolce is the place for you.

My first time back since the original location at Forest and Preston. We went to the Oak Lawn location. The food, service, and decor was exceptional. It may be my favorite place!

Amazing and quiet place to be for brunch. Very demure. lol