We met up with our friends to have a late lunch here, they were coming from NJ and we were coming from Westchester. We chose Dolce Vita because we read the many good reviews. We had crispy calamari and baked clams oreganata for appetizers. For our main entree, I had red wine braised short ribs, my BF had bouillabaisse, my friend had grilled shrimp and scallops and her hubby had half rack of lamb and for our dessert we had Spanish flan with berries and chocolate mousse in chocolate tulip shell. Everything we ate was good, delish, no complaints. We all finished our food. Our biggest problem was we FELT INVICIBLE. Not once did the waitress or any staff asked how we were doing, never checked if we need anything. We don't want to play the "race" card here but looking around we were the only minorities. All other customers were all caucasian. Our waitress was busy chatting with the couple at the bar, so I politely asked if she has time, can she go by our table? We wanted her or any staff to clean out our table so we can order our dessert. No other staff was to be found. Instead of asking us what we want for dessert she was giving us our bill. Wow! Did she really want us to leave? After we placed our dessert order, she decided to crack open a window behind us, for what? 51F outside and very windy OMG! For this experience, I would recommend this place to my caucasian friends but to my "minority" friends, please don't tell me I didn't warn you. I hope this was just a fluke. But for us, once is enough. There's a lot of businesses who would appreciate us. read more

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Great food and great service. My favorite is the crab cake sandwich. Servers are attentive and friendly

This is a very nice and welcoming place just a few blocks from home. I've been there for apps at the bar and recently went for dinner with a date on a weekend evening. They were very accommodating, setting up a table with comfy seats in a spot near the window that I had requested. The food and service were mostly pretty good...no major complaints there. But we both picked wine from a list that had $12 glasses of wine, but ended up being charged $16 for each. I'm not sure why that was. Also, I chose the 'half rack of lamb' as an entree, but ended up getting several separate lamb chops. When I see 'rack of lamb', I expect to see a grouping of attached chops that have been cooked as a roast, not separate pieces. This was misleading and ultimately disappointing. read more

We had a truly lovely meal at Dolce Vita! Great food, lovely cocktail menu, and a nice atmosphere. We will definitely be going back. read more

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Don't let the two 1 star reviews written by the same couple deter you from this place. I can only say good things about it from start to finish. A warm greeting followed by great service and ambiance. This will be a regular spot for me in Nyack. Grilled octopus appetizer is served with fresh tomato, red onion, and arugula. Delicious flavor and perfect consistency. I ordered the rack of lamb based on the review left by that couple saying it was terrible and over cooked. I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked PERFECTLY. Tender, juicy and flavorful. My friend ordered the shrimp and scallop risotto and as soon as she took a bite said "oh my god" because it was so good. The owner came to check on us himself to make sure the lamb was cooked to my liking and that the service was good. This was a wonderful and necessary addition to the Nyack restaurant scene. Ignore the 1 star reviews !!! read more

Highly recommended, one of the best restaurants in Nyack. Chef and staff are amazing. read more

Excellent service and delicious food and fun cocktails....lovely wine list. Perfect way to spend an evening in Nyack.

Dynamic, tastes like home, and too beautiful to eat. Thanks so much for an incredible night and loved being able to spend time with the Chef read more

Dolce Vita - Tastes like home and had the best time talking to the chef! Definitely worth the visit. - Bars Near Me - Nyack, New York

Food was so delicious and freshly made. The OWNER/CHEF was present and very friendly..,..Not enough is said about a CHEF who makes his own food and desserts as well!! I loved everything-Appetizers-Baked Clams def try!! Not like your typical dish. He definitely doesn't use much salt which allows you to appreciate GREAT TASTE! The Restaurant may not be grand in size, the taste and presentation makes up for that.....make a reservation, worth it for sure!! Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful especially with choices. read more

I never leave reviews but I love this place. The owner Sadik and his staff are warm and friendly. The food is consistently good. The restaurant decor is modern rustic. I love coming to Dolce Vita because I can sit at the bar and meet nice patrons while having a great meal. Sadik always comes over to greet me and he makes me feel special. I have so many favorite dishes, but I rave about their burgers. If you want to try something original, the filet mignon over humus is sooooo good. Try them all you won't be disappointed. read more

I loved the dish I had which was lamb stuffed cabbage. It was perfectly cooked with a touch of sweetness. If you love lamb you will love this dish. It was almost as good as my grandmothers stuffed cabbage. I have eaten 3 times at Dolce Vita and the food has been excellent. I recommend highly. I rate the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars. read more

I am a local resident for 5 decades! The Love of my life and I want tl experience a few basic things in a restaurant: hospitality, excellent food, good service and likable personalities in owner and employees... From our 1st experience and every time there after, on all these qualities, Dolce Vita demonstated we could count on it being consistently excellent! Clearly, the reason this is it's fine Chef & Owner!!! read more

The best quality food, service and ambience in the area. The flatbread and burrata is quite excellent. I highly recommended it to give it a try! Chef / owner is very nice! read more

Great evening the food was delicious and the service out of this world. All the dinners were great

Had dinner here with my wife last night for the first time. Headed up to Nyack for date night because we are getting bored of the uninspiring places in bergen county. So glad we made the trip. Very friendly service, the chicken milanese was perfect with the crisp breaded chicken, moist inside, fresh arugula perfectly dressed. Seafood bouillabaisse was fresh flavorful and generous. The Turkish bread was served warm and crusty with pesto olive oil. Drinks were great too. We will be back this week with our family. Love it. read more

Just ate at Dolce Vita in nyack. Used to be O'Ds. Loved it. All 4 of us had excellent meals. I had braised short ribs in red win3 sauce. Paul had a fish sandwich. Crispy fried. Really good fingerling potatoes to die for chocolate mousse for dessert. Service was very good. Waitstaff was very nice, and very accommodating. Priced between expensive and fast food. I will definitely go back. Only problem-- needs more vegetarian options on menu, but they will make veggie dishes if you ask read more

First time here and I was pleasantly surprised! Our server was super sweet, the food was amazing & all for a good price! I also loved the interior design of the space, definitely coming back. read more

Never been and will never go back... did not have our reservation and I had called twice on two different days! We were left standing around for 20 minutes after our reservation time, finally one of us asked about being seated and we were given a table. The mixed drink was weak, more ginger beer than vodka, and I wasn't the only one tasting no vodka. I had a pasta dish that came swimming in a gelatinous cream sauce that was absolutely inedible. One of our diners found a 5" piece of plastic in her meal, and we were served an espresso in a mug which they wanted us to believe was the cappuccino we had ordered, needless to say, never, never will I go back. Our waitress was a charm! read more

Delicious dinner. Large portions! We had the argula salad with the brightest balsamic dressing I've had. Lovely tender clams in a white wine sauce so good we took the rest of it home even though we finished the clams. Finally, a moist, flavorful panko crusted sea bass over a wonderfully indulgent butter sautéed spinach. Loved it. read more

Very good food and the staff is accommodating and friendly! We enjoy the food and drinks here!

Great food, outstanding customer service and a great atmosphere. So glad I found this restaurant.

The pairing of the #LilianeBrown sound with the #DolceVita food was an excellent last-minute choice for me. The Red Snapper was mouth-watering, and the shrimp were so large, that I thought I was back in New Orleans. The music was transcendent. The bartender, Mychala (sorry if it's spelled incorrectly) was friendly and diligent. The crowd was welcomely diverse. The sounds and food mentally transported me to a Mediterranean restaurant and I had no alcohol to drink. I would definitely bypass everything on Main Street in Nyack to sit comfortably there to enjoy the music and a wonderfully, expertly prepared meal. read more

Great ambiance and food! The owner/chef is a great friendly guy who greets and speaks to all of his customers.

Love the ambience, the food and the cocktails.The bartender is great and the chef is top notch.

The food is creative and exquisitely cooked. The chef and the staff are highly engaged. The problem is that Dolce Vita has a big bar crowd apparently left over from the previous Irish pub. The bar is long and intrudes into the dining area. The bar flies are noisey and do not respect the space of those who are there for fine dining. Dive bar or gourmet bistro? Make up your mind before the public does it for you. read more

My guy and I have been here now over seven times and each time it just gets better and better!!!! Food is always delicious.....oysters, shrimp, pasta, you name it..... But just as amazing is the staff.....The owner is always out front checking in to make sure things are running smoothly and guests are happy.....but honestly no need as Dilara(spelling) , who rules the bar and Natalie who makes sure everyone in the dining room is happy, are totally on top of their game. Highly recommend to anyone who wants great food, great service, great atmosphere. read more

Just finished eating at Dolce Vita for the second time in a week. The food and service are outstanding. We were five people. Each person had a different appetizer, entree and dessert. All raved about each course. The mussels and burrata were outstanding. The short ribs and bouillabaisse were excellent. The shrimp and scallops were sensational. The desserts were wonderful. Don't miss this restaurant. It's probably the best in Nyack read more

I went there with my co workers for some drinks and a nice meal. The food met all my expectations. Karen out waitress was very attentive. The Mediterranean platter was amazing. The hummus, eggplant (Babaganich) and taziki like sauce (Can't remember the actual name) was rich and think. All were homemade. The Turkish bread was semi soft and crispy at the same time. I had a the Angus burger and french fries. Fries were nice and crispy and not over seasoned. Overall had a great experience and the owner stopped at our table to check in to see how we were enjoying ourselves. I will go back again to explore other meals. read more

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Excellent food, nice seafood selection, beautiful ambiance, happy hour--great addition to Nyack!

Staff were great, but food wasn't, I ordered a steak and asked medium well but was still raw on the inside.

I have eaten here several times because of the ambiance and service. The food is a gamble. Some of the meals are great, some not so good. I ordered a Captain Morgan and coke. I did receive some off brand of spiced rum but not Captain Morgan. They also charge a credit card processing fee when using a debit card which is illegal. read more

Really wanted to like this place. Saw the good reviews, and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. The food, however, was bland. No taste. Nada. I had one of the specials - a variety of seafood over squid ink pasta. Absolutely no taste. My wife had the Bouillabaisse. The light tomato saffron broth was tasteless. So disappointing. read more

Had a girls night, vibes were great, drinks were great and food from what I thought was great. Their short rib unfortunately gave me food poisoning. That ruined it for me. read more

Wow, I was blown away by this place. An absolute diamond for my tastebuds. My husband and I were cruising for our anniversary and wanted seafood despite approaching 10pm. Dolce Vita was a bit of a drive so we called ahead and we're so welcomed. When we arrived they sat us down and the chef himself came out to discuss his specials. He spoke with such passion my husband let him choose his meal and I got the shrimp and scallop fettuccine. Never in my life have a tasted such robust full flavors. The scallops melted in my mouth! We also got an appetizer of muscles with red sauce and could have filled up on that alone. My husbands special was Chilean sea bass and wow. I can only say, I haven't had food taste that good since Christmas dinner at my mothers. 100 out of 10. They are open late, the chef owns the place and designed it himself including the beta fish that he feed every night. You must go, MUST. read more

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Totally disappointed with this place. Came here 6-7 times since opening. Food at the beginning was great, service and drinks were great too. But last two times, my wife and I were really disappointed with lack of service, cocktails and food. Also wines are almost the same since first day. Most restaurants will change wine list so people can try new wines. Cocktails we're changing as seasonal what we enjoyed. We try to give them chance but since last two times was disappointed we are done here. read more

Great food excellent service very much appreciated. The chef coming out introduce himself would not hesitate to come back.

Wonderful food and service. Natalie our server was exceptional. Live music was a bonus.

This place is a very cozy clean and friendly atmosphere the food is spectacular you got to go try it .Seafood,steaks,lamb chops and bar opened about 6 weeks ago. read more

This was an incredible find! The food was superb, starting with the amazing bread. The portion sizes were beyond generous. The staff actually helped us order well. I only wish I lived nearby. This would be my go-to restaurant. read more

Stop there for lunch while we were on a trip up to NY, we were amazed at the service, food and price. We went back a second time in the same week. That's how good it was twice. read more