The last time I visited Cafe Dolce Vita was probably in 2007 before I left for college and subsequently moved to Boston. I'm not sure what ever became of the old owner and his wife, but they owned and ran Cafe Dolce Vita for decades - I recall when it was located in the plaza next door at 1966 Deer Park Avenue, and we used to go there when I was a student at DPHS. Let me tell you; I still think of their chicken marsala pizza, or their pinwheels. I knew pizza didn't have to be just plain cheese or pepperoni, but that a pizza could have chicken marsala on it was life-changing for me. If a pizza could have chicken marsala on it, why, it could have just about anything on it. I don't know if I'll ever get back to Deer Park someday, or if Cafe Dolce Vita will still be there when I do, but if it is I will absolutely be stopping in. All these haters don't know the half of Cafe Dolce Vita's story and status as one of the grand dames of pizza joints in Deer Park and the fact that some of these newer places crowding the town weren't even a glimmer in their owner's eye when Cafe Dolce Vita was already the older, established joint in town. So what if the old owner was a bit gruff. He made pizza so good I still remember it nearly twenty years later. And it looks like the place is still going strong. Don't let the flame die out! The pizza here is a treasure of the town, and stands on its own merits. read more

Overpriced subpar pizza at 4 bucks a slice, umm definitely not. service wasn't that great either felt rushed and like I was bothering the woman at the counter. Not one worker or man behind counter even acknowledged me like they'd rather be home doing something else. Never again but never really ate here much anyway so no loss on my end. Huge pass for me pizza was old read more

Definitely one of the better pizzeria restaurant options in the area. Can't go wrong dining there.

This place is in a small strip mall. next to a Shop Rite that I frequent. Though I haven't sampled all of their fare, what I have had is enough for me to rate it high! I will definitely be returning for more of their fare. Tale of the tape: Garlic Knots and Marinara Sauce Medium to large sized, they have a light texture and a light chew, with a decent enough garlic flavor to make you realize that you are indeed eating a garlic knot, and not a piece of pizza dough. The marinara sauce (that I had to ask for) was not that great, however - it was thin and not very flavorful. When paired with the knot, the two flavors together were decently complimentary. Creamed Spinach slice Crust is thin with a subtle yet good general flavor of its own - it doesn't just taste like flour and water. The creamed spinach, in a word, is great - I am very impressed! The spinach is finely chopped, is plentiful, and has just enough "creamed" component to give it a really good flavor. This is a very hearty slice! As if this weren't enough, there is a thin layer of really good mozzarella cheese under the spinach with a good pull and which gives it a little extra flavor boost. Serious folks, this has to be the best spinach slice I have ever had, and I will definitely purchase it again! Primavera slice A decent amount of sautéed vegetables, including broccoli, zucchini, carrots and spinach, all atop Vita's thin, crispy, light and flavorful crust. Another really good slice with vegetables that actually have flavor, unlike others I have tried. Rigatoni alla Vodka With a nice flavorful tang, it's very good. Humorous side note I originally posted this review not here, but for a place called La Dolce Vita in Belmar, New Jersey! An alert fellow Yelper was kind enough to message me about my ridiculous mistake, and set me straight! Thanks, Patricia R.! read more

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Excellent food. The dough is amazing, tender and crisp. We had one of each variety of the pinwheels and an egglplant roll. Great portions and a good value. My mother, who lives here, was in the mood for pizza and she passes this place every time she goes to Shop Rite but has never gone in. She loved the meal, especially the marinara sauce. I'm glad we stopped in. read more

One of THE BEST pizzerias I have ever been to. Unfortunately I moved to LA which is nearly impossible to find a decent slice... but any time I'm in NY I travel over to CDV and grab a ziti slice. They have so many other pizza options as well that are incredible. I can't even begin to explain how delicious the ziti slice is, I think about it 24/7. Highly, highly recommended. It's worth traveling from anywhere to give it a try. PS. The garlic knots are bomb af as well!! read more

Cafe Dolce Vita - three slices of pizza on a paper plate - Italian Near Me - Deer Park, New York

New to the neighborhood so trying all their pizza places. Not bad. Buffalo chicken pizza was pretty good as well as the broccoli rabe and mushroom slice. Crust was crunchy as it should be. Slice wasn't soggy. They were kind and clean. That's the 4th star. They get an entire star just because of the friendliness. Will go again. read more

Cafe Dolce Vita - a slice of pizza on a paper plate - Italian Near Me - Deer Park, New York

food was ok service was rude! I walked in with my family we had 8 children with me the owner talked about them called them animals because they were laughing eating and having fun! never will I ever walk in there again! food served was cold and sauce was from a jar! read more

I come here often with friends. It's a nice place to sit down, eat, and relax. The customer service is always great. One of my favorite places to sit down and enjoy some good, classic food. I highly recommend the chicken roll. read more

Well lit ambiance, service with a smile and the food was really well made. Will be back for sure. First time in and didn't disappoint.

Very good & consistent. Quick, efficient service. No ambiance to speak of as it's a pizza joint I usually take out. BTW, their salad pizza is wonderful read more

I order from here basically weekly and never had a problem. This used to be my go to pizza place until tonight when I ordered a house salad and found a dead bug in the salad. When I called to inform them just so they were aware they asked me what kind of bug it is and "what I wanted them to do about it?" I am so disappointed by this. Trigger warning: insect in food read more

Cafe Dolce Vita - Bug in salad - Italian Near Me - Deer Park, New York

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Good pizza good food good drinks.service was ok but do not let that ruin your experience.it was a feel good vibe in pizza restaurant

Dolce Vita has great Italian dishes for takeout! They have seating in there too, maybe 10 tables. More of a pizza spot but all the food is really good and fairly priced They have the standard speciality slices, regular slices & silicon. They have grandma slices and a grandma with vodka sauce They also have whole wheat pastas. I usually get the whole wheat pene with grilled chicken & broccoli in garlic and oil, enough for 1.5-2 meals for about $15 read more

Cafe Dolce Vita - a man standing in front of the counter - Italian Near Me - Deer Park, New York

I had a grandma slice with pepperoni and it was amazing. I will definitely be back. The staff were very nice

I can't remember the last time that I regretted eating a slice of pizza, until last night when I tried this place. The inside was inviting and clean so I took a seat and waited for my slice and eggplant roll. I should've known that the eggplant roll was going to be disappointing when I had to ask if it had eggplant inside. It had one little piece that I couldn't even taste because of all the bread and cheese that made up this over cooked brick. Next came the sloppy mess of a drooping slice and then came the stomach ache. It's not enjoyable when you try to make yourself throw up afterwards. I recommend you skip this place and drive anyplace else on DPA. Just awful... read more

This place is amazing. They have a wonderful diner. The pizza is amazing and no where else will you get a buffalo chicken pizza that is better. They have creative pizzas all of which are just tastey. If you are in the area stop in try some of their chicken pizzas, or more traditional fare. read more

They have many different kinds of pizza, probably more than I've seen elsewhere but the fact is they are very good but not great. The service is also very good and fast. It's probably the best in Deer Park. The original Cafe Dolce Vita is in Jericho and there is an excellent restaurant attached. The pizza in Jericho is excellent. read more

Overall excellent experience. The staff was extraordinarily friendly, especially the gentleman who served us, Rocco. He wasn't hard on the eyes either . The food was superb. I ordered the Veal Dolce Vita, which was tender, flavorful, and bathed in a delicious sauce. It came with a pasta side. I chose rigatoni a la vodka, which might have been the best vodka sauce I've ever had. The grandma slices are exquisite as well, with a thin, crispy crust, and a delicious tomato sauce. Also try the pinwheels. Can't wait to come back! read more

The food from here is always top notch no matter what I order! I have never been disappointed by the place!

I really hate leaving bad reviews but sometimes it's deserved. regular slice and a pepperoni pinwheel.. simple enough. 2 minutes later my order is called and I go up to the counter (after I was served) to let them know I hadn't been rung up yet and to my surprise I got quite an attitude like it was my fault? Next time I won't pay.. but there won't be a next time because the pizza was Chuck E. Cheese quality and the pinwheel was ice cold in the center. No thanks. read more

The best chicken franchise. However if it comes to the specialty pizza their buffalo chicken is amazing.

The people here are awesome. The ambience is also awesome. The food is the problem. It is not amazing... In fact I could probably make the food at my house then here... The pizza looked very frozen... I know it's not frozen but that's how It looked ... I ended up with a couple of different pastries and some cookies... read more

The atmosphere of this pizzeria is just what I think it should be, relaxed for dining in, but still casual like pizzeria. Good good. The food is delicious and the menu is pretty large. I've had a lot of different things here and have really never been disappointed by any of it. Plus their pasta fagiole (yum) is some of the best I've ever had, even in fancy restaurants. The service is quick and everyone is usually pretty nice. Definitely a pizza gem in Deer Park. read more

Whoever says this place is less than 4 star worthy is nuts! Their pasta dishes (veal parm is my fav!) are SOOOO delicious and well flavored. Their pizzas are also very delicious. I live down the street since August of 2019 and they have yet to let me down. :) read more

This is my local go-to place for Italian take out. They have a wide variety of pizzas, all of which are delish. My kids especially love their pasta though. We know how picky kids can be with their food but with Café Dolce Vita's spaghetti with meat sauce, my kids can't get enough! And this is what keeps us coming back week after week. read more

Cafe Dolce Vita - Italian Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Terrible customer service and the food was DISGUSTING!!! Ordered chicken parm dinners. The chicken looked and tasted like it was old and reheated. They lost a customer!! read more

Amazing pizza and food! I have been going there for years and can not find any pizza better than theirs. Totally recommend!

Love their specialty slices! Not too bad price wise! Their pasta's are good. Definitely worth trying!

Good pizza, nice people. Terrible wobbly tables.

The pizza is too thin for my likening but it tasted really good and is better than most places around. I've had their regular, buffalo chicken and meatball pies. Each time it tasted like a thin crust pizza with no dough. read more

Stay away from this place . Food stinks . Waited for an hour for my food to be spoken to nasty on the phone . Stay away much better places around read more

Pizza sucks, it's small, thin and greasy. There are much better places on DPA for pizza and cheaper.

I write this review a little torn. I have been going here for over 20 years. Pizza and chicken roll are great. When they use to be on the other side of the shopping center to where they are now and it probably will be my last time. I ordered a few slices and they told me I needed to wait for a fresh pie for a couple of my slices. No problem! Who says no to a fresh slice. As I was waiting another customer paying for their order accidentally pushed one of their pizza box off the counter she put down and it fell in the fresh pizza they just pulled out. Accidents happen and they were kind about it....they pull the box out the pie it has cheese stuck to it because it's a fresh pie....what happens next is what bothers me. They proceed to cut the pie into slices call me over and say my slices are ready. I looked at him and said I'm not taking that. A box that a customer handled with her hands fell in the pizza and then your giving it to me? The man says what do you want me to do about it? I looked at him like are you kidding? Never again. read more

We are new to the area and were in desperate search for a good pizzeria. We were hesitant about trying this place b/c the prices are kind of steep but we gave it a shot anyway. This has become our favorite pizzeria. We will not order from any other place. Although the prices are steep ($30 for all specialty pies) it is totally worth it. So far we've had the following pies: buffalo chicken, spinach alfredo, chicken parmesan, chicken francese and the fresh mozzerella pie (which you HAVE to tell them to heat up otherwise they serve it cold). They are not cheap at all on the chicken or toppings- they LOAD them on. That's probably why they charge more than your usual pizzeria. If you're looking for a good pizzeria you have to try Cafe Dolce Vita! You won't be disappointed. read more

Good quality pizza place. Staff is very nice.

Their broccoli pizza is the best (lots of delicious garlic). We also love getting the Monday night pasta special. The only drawback is that they sometimes get the order wrong if you call in the order over the phone -- you have to speak really clearly and slowly, and make sure they repeat the order back to you. read more

Plenty of parking. The food is very good many things to choose from. Be careful of ordering pies. Sometimes you get an old one. Otherwise it is ok read more

THIS place has awesome pizza. The sauce is delicious and always fresh. If you ask for toppings you get huge amount which always means more bang for your buck. We always get entrees when the mood strikes and are never disappointed. I also get the Cranberry salad which always has nice amount of goat cheese (I love goat cheese). Won't go anywhere else anymore! read more

I have been ordering from here for years. Pizza is good; dinners are good. I ordered a pizza this evening and was told that there was a $20 min for delivery. I then had to order garlic knots bc the pizza was $18. I'm annoyed by this. I understand delivery minimums to prevent people from ordering a slice and having it delivered, but to not have an entire pizza pie delivered because you're two dollars under the minimum is ridiculous. This appears to be a new policy (perhaps) , but there are plenty of other pizza options nearby that are just as good. read more