We absolutely loved Dolce Vita. We went for Mother's Day which is really not a great day to go out but what a fabulous surprise‼ our son used to live in Nyack & this was a bar before. As soon as we stepped hostess was lovely we waited maybe 5 minutes (we did have reservations). Our waitress Ally so sweet & informative from fried burrata appetizer to our main dishes to our delicious affogato. We will be back Ally read more

My husband I I went on Saturday night. It was busy but we still got a spot. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. Presentation was great as well. Under the new ownership the energy of the restaurant changed for the better, the owner goes around mingling with guests and making sure everything works perfectly. Bartenders are friendly and skillful. What a great addition to the Nyack restaurant scene! Will definitely be back! read more

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Great food great chef biggest grilled and delicious branzino Great pasta great service read more

Celebrated our bestie's birthday and we used Yelp to find a mid-point Italian restaurant. This was such a find! The food was amazing, service was great, and the drinks were fantastic. We will definitely be back!. read more

Wow amazing! First time at the restaurant and had the best experience. Food 10/10 . Ally was beyond nice plus fast service. Will come again read more

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I would give this six stars if I could. The service was excellent, every bit of the food was impeccably done. It's a quiet, cozy space, and some of the best Italian food I've ever had. read more

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One of the best restaurants around. Bit on the pricey side but worth every penny. If you want a high quality meal that is platted with love and attention to detail, this is your place. So far everything we've had has been fantastic. If they have the portobello mushroom with crabmeat, don't hesitate, order it. Also highly recommend the herb crusted Chilean sea bass. read more

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Great consistently! Food, service, ambience...it has it all. I've been several times and have never been disappointed.

My friend and I went to Dolce Vita for lunch. The food was excellent. The lamb chops were spectacular. The Tiramisu' was the best I ever had. Great service. Most of the chairs are hard wood and not comfortable. To me, seating is extremely important. I will definitely go back to Dolce Vita. read more

Service was great ! Food was good, Calamari a little raw Ambience was perfect for date read more

Last time I went some waitress threw glass across room at bartender. It shattered of course and injured the bartender who was great at her job. Now I think that waitress is a bartender. Miss the bartender that was injured who called police and police called an ambulance. This ruined the ambiance for me. Food was meh. Wine selection is decent. read more

Seafood experts!!! Delicious food and great vibes! No parking. Dedicated waiters with a great service. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Everything was excellent from drinks to food. Service was even better. read more

Dolce Vita - Bars Near Me - Nyack, New York

I feel bad. I strategically planned on coming to celebrate a special occasion here but I should have probably called instead of making the reservation on Yelp. I didn't know what to expect. I'd heard raving reviews but maybe it was just an off night? Unfortunately our table was just in a very awkward spot. It felt like we were an afterthought. Our food was nothing to write home about but it also came out way too quickly for 2 protein heavy dishes...Thankfully the service wasn't horrible. We loved the way the restaurant looked. It was cozy. But we just weren't all that impressed. Maybe We will come back & try again on a less busy day. read more

Food and service was great. We were a large group and we were able to hear each other easily, which is becoming a rare experience in many restaurants. read more

I eat here regularly because it's surprised and delights every time. Amazing seafood is my go to, but the lamb, pasta and the beet salad are also great. The bar is female friendly so I can always pop in alone or with friends for an espresso martini. Strongly recommend! read more

Outstanding! From the moment we walked in it was nothing but a great experience. I knew the location as being a fun place to grab a beer. Now you can do that plus get some great food. I had the sea bass that was a generous portion and was perfectly cooked. Can't wait to eat there again! read more

The place is very tight. Tables on top of each other Service is slow Ordered the mushroom ravioli and they tasted like the freezer. Seafood sampler was good but didn't have what the menu said it had. read more

One star dining at Dolce Vita. My wife and I came for dinner. She had the rigatoni with pork ragu -- at least that's how the menu told it. But when the dish came it was soggy pasta drowned in a mess of sliced sausage slivers and other unidentifiable things. It was unrecognizable as the advertised dish and inedible in any event. I ordered the rack of lamb medium rare. It came well done and over salted, with cold vegetables, and decent mashed potatoes. It was edible even if displeasurable, so I ate it. We did not have time to go elsewhere or wait another 30 minutes for the chef to remake the meals. So we gritted our teeth and suffered through the subpar dining experience, with my wife surviving mostly on bread and a few bites of the non-ragu "ragu." The bread was good. I shared my concerns with the waitress, who was pleasant but seemed overwhelmed by the situation and embarrassed by the food. I also spoke with the manger, who was hostile and callous to the unacceptable circumstances. She said as a matter of "policy" that "nothing" could be done to fix the situation because we ate (some of) the food instead of sending it back. Better establishments do things like: apologize, comp a drink, comp a dessert, modestly discount the meal, etc. None of these common approaches occurred to her, and I did not want a further browbeating, which I was already paying for with my time and the cost of the meal. Despite the unacceptable performance of the kitchen and front of house staff, I sympathize with them. They clearly have not been given the tools to succeed. The cook probably did not create the recipe for my wife's ragu. The waitress did not make the cook overdo my lamb. And the manager did not make the inflexible policy that "nothing" can be done if a customer eats bad food. Instead, the true culprits are the owners, who should either overhaul the restaurant quickly or shut it down. read more

Tonight was my first visit to Dolce Vita and it won't be my last. The food was phenomenal. The service was delightful. And the ambiance was inviting and warm. We combined one of the nightly specials with a menu staple. read more

Service, ambiance and food were excellent. We had a great time and this is our goto place whenever in town.

My friend from Nyack has been raving about this place and so I finally tried it with her (and my husband tagged along) this past Saturday for dinner. And guess what?!?!?! I can't wait to go back. I am always in Nyack anyway, so looking forward to going for lunch. The place got so packed but everyone was so warm and friendly, and the food forget it..... sooooooo good! Soooooo goooood!!!!! If you haven't been to Dolce Vita, don't even think 2x, just go! You won't be disappointed! read more

This place checks every box. Great food , service and ambiance. The owner cares about everyone and makes sure the dining experience is top notch. Never a bad meal. I highly recommend. read more

The new Italian Seafood restaurant Dolce Vita promises a good life and most definitely delivers. From the fresh modern decor, mean cocktails, to the attractive and friendly staff, it leaves one delighted and looking forward to more. I tried it this Saturday evening. My date and I began with oysters and grilled octopus to share. The oysters were presented in a classic tray with all the accompaniments. They were gigantic and delightfully fresh. Octopus was appropriately marinated prior to being lightly grilled and sat on a bed of fresh arugula and grape tomatoes, sprinkled with olive oil, but particularly memorable was the slightly spicy sauce served on the side, it really elevated the familiar octopus dish for me. We also received a generous bread basked with warm focaccia and pesto olive oil, just perfect on a chilly night. Washed down by two excellent vodka cocktails and we were looking forward to the main course. Both dishes were specials: crab crusted grouper with saffron risotto for my date and lobster ravioli for me. The grouper was wonderfully crispy and one could really taste the saffron in the risotto. My lobster ravioli dish was on the lighter side, but it featured shrimp and scallops as garnish and was a great take on the classic dish. I would add that lobster was a tad salty, but I expected that in a seafood dish. After the spectacular main course, (the entire experience reminded me of dinners on the Italian Riviera with equally satisfying cuisine!) my date still had room for dessert and ordered the flan. It was beautifully decorated with flowers and fresh fruit and was a fitting finale to our terrific dinner. Nyack, it is time you live the Dolce Vita! read more

My girlfriend was dying to try this place for her birthday, so we made a reservation for 4 people at 7:15 that was not only confirmed via text message but verbally when we called about parking. When we arrived at 7:08pm a young woman apologized and said "we know you have a reservation but we don't have a table and the wait was 30-45 minutes" We explained we had tickets to a show at 9:30 and that's why we made a reservation! She again, apologized. We asked to speak to a manager, but instead of standing anyone over, they left us standing there while whispering around the bar area, until we finally left! NEVER, EVER, would I waste a second of your life on such a disappointing, discourteous establishment!! BTW, went around the corner to 3 Broadway Bistro and the service was phenomenal and food excellent!! read more

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Exceptional food and service. Newly decorated with a very clean look. Seafood dishes were exceptional. The bread and pesto dip was magnificent. I recommend! read more

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Clean. Elegant. Friendly. Great service. Delicious and fresh food. Give it a try. It's worthy to escape during evening! Thank me later. read more

Dolce Vita - Salmon and Sea Fruits. Delicious. Very friendly people. Great service. Everything clean and elegant. - Bars Near Me - Nyack, New York

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Went in today and talked to owner. Fixed billing issue. Would give them another visit for dinner. Food is worth the trip.................

Delicious food and amazing service. Highly recommend this restaurant for those who love Italian food. Will definitely be coming back.

We were randomly in Nyack and stopped in for a quick lunch (we had never been). Being Manhattan restaurant brats, we always lower all expectations outside of the city. With DV, we found the exception! We were blown away by the chicken parm and crab cake sandwich (even the table bread and olive oil were fantastic). Both entrees were absolutely delicious on every level...taste, portion, quality, and care. Decor and service were also on point. Our only criticism is that DV isn't in our city neighborhood so we could frequent often. This was an unexpected gem of an experience! read more

Had a late lunch.Great food,great lo oking place.Not the old ODS LOL Going back yea for sure read more

So welcoming and friendly vibe! Food was exquisite: mussel appetizer, pepperoni pizza and beet salad. Not just any beet salad-the composition and the attention to detail was simply unmatched. They serve warm bread and pesto dip which is mouth watering and scrumptious. We loved every single thing about this place: even though it was our first time there, we felt like part of the 'regulars' crowd. Everyone was very friendly: the Owner, staff and the customers. Decor is modern yet hygee. Service was fast and staff was very knowledgeable about the food/drinks specials. It's definitely our go to establishment from now on. You simply have to check this place out! read more

Dolce Vita excellent food and wonderful service. While the menu features Italian there is a fantastic array of food options to pick from the main menu or specials of the day. I went for dinner for two on a Friday and was surprised with the live music and cozy atmosphere. The staff were attentive and bar tender top notch. I would highly recommend this place for dinner or special occasions. read more

The food was good but the service was terrible We waited a half hour to see the dessert menu that never came. I would not go back

The restaurant was very nice, the drinks and the food, were also excellent. I definitely would recommend, but prices are a little high for the area. read more

Glad we tried Dolce Vita. We were warmly greeted by the bartender who brought over menus and happily gave us a quick rundown of some house favorites as well as the specials. In a few minutes we met our server who was polite and attentive. We ordered a bottle of Italian red and the steak tips special to start. Both were excellent, as was the bread with pesto for dipping. For our entrees, we went with two of the bartenders recommendations: the salmon and the shrimp and scallop fettuccine. We would order both of these again! The seafood here is fresh and cooked perfectly. There are a few chicken, pasta, and steak options on the menu for those who don't like seafood. If you are in the area and looking for Italian/ seafood, Dolce Vita won't disappoint! read more

A welcomed addition to town. New owner Sadik has brought a breath of fresh air into a longstanding Irish pub. Having visited several times, the owner has updated the establishment while paying homage to those who built the foundation before. Plenty of fresh innovative food and drinks, while employing a versed professional staff who can offer the classics. A fresh breath of upscale class that nyack needed before all is lost. read more

Phenomenon Chicken Parm! One of the best I have ever had. Great bread too. First time eating there and next time I travel down for work, I know where I am eating. read more

I decided to try this place on a Sunday with my young son because of the rave reviews. I was excited to try this place. My son ordered penna Alla vodka- which was decent. I ordered a Bloody Mary which was a special of the day-and blackened halibut. The halibut was alright. The Bloody Mary was one of the worst I've ever tried. It had two jumbo cocktail shrimps that were old and therefore it smelled fishy. I told our server that she can remove the Bloody Mary as it was not good and tasted funny like fishy tomato juice. Maybe it's because she made the drink, she decided to still charge me for it. I could have told her that I'm not paying for a drink I didn't drink but I didn't want to cause a scene with my son there. Her lack of common courtesy left a bad impression so I will not come back again. I frequent restaurants often especially in NYC and even if the food was mediocre but their customer service was top notch- I would still go back to give it another shot. Being kind goes a long way. On top of that, when the bill arrived, she charged my card with someone else's order and when I tried to get her attention on her mistake, she acted as I was bothering her. A simple apology for YOUR mistake would have sufficed. read more

The food and drinks are amazing here. Best espresso martini I've ever had and I've had a lot. The food was fantastic, especially the fried calamari. And not to mention how friendly the owner is. 10/10 recommend. read more