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We were starving after travelling all day and viewing the beautiful creations at the Thursday night Art Walk. We wanted our first dinner in San Jose Del Cabo to be Mexican food, but La Dolce looked really inviting so we decided to eat there. I'm so glad we did! The wait staff was friendly and the atmosphere was very charming! Painted brick, exposed beams - it felt good to be in that setting. The food was delicious, too! We ordered focaccia as an appetizer, and we both ordered the cannelloni as our main dish. The cannelloni was amazingly good! We each paired our meal with a glass of Pinot Noir, which was excellent. The meal came to $1,179 MXN (about $62 USD) without tip. I think the price was fair considering the quality of the meal. Be sure to set your expectations appropriately - Cabo's prices are similar to US prices, so don't expect to get good food for cheap. All in all, it was a wonderful first night in San Jose Del Cabo. Thank you, La Dolce!
My wife and I were visiting San Jose and we decided to give this restaurant a try. We had been there before 10 years ago, but kind of forgot what our experience was and we are so happy we went. They were very accommodating to our dietary needs. The food was a generous portion at reasonable prices compared to the local hotels. The ambience inside is very old world rustic-cozy with excellent lighting and decor. Our server Martin, was excellent and was very entertaining the entire night as it was a lot of fun as well so I highly recommend this restaurant. and incidentally, we noticed that a lot of locals were eating there so obviously they are highly respected in the community.
Great ambience! Love the open concept! The menu has gluten free options and the servers are attentive and knowledgeable of food allergies. The pizza looked amazing! The ribeye was good it is pan fried. We enjoyed watching the pizza oven cook. Hubby said the Bread was really good. Coffee latte was good. We were too full for dessert! But they Looked good too. They do a very nice performance for birthdays! It was really cool!
We've eaten at La Dolce in Cabo for years and decided to try the sister location out. We were not disappointed. It had a completely different feel than Cabo. The food was great. The staff was exceptional. Open air seating with entertainment isn't usually my jam but it was welcomed. Also, the plaza outside has a lot to offer from art work to local street vendors. Must see kind of stop.
I don't often leave low star reviews but feel the need to warn others that this high star restaurant is misleading. We made reservations and when we arrived they couldn't find it and made us feel unwelcome. The waiter, which seemed to be the manager, was not kind. The food was very mediocre, it was good enough but nothing special. We had a passion fruit margarita (even though we ordered mandarin) and it was not strong or flavorful. On the positive side the location is great.
Who goes to Mexico to eat Italian food??! My husband and I came here while being stranded in our hotel due to Hurricane Kay last week. So glad we found this place on yelp and they were one of the only restaurants open for lunch. What a great little Italian restaurant in San Jose Del Cabo. The staff was really nice, the pasta was delicious paired with a bottle of Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon. I would recommend this place to people who are looking for an Italian restaurant in Cabo. This place is located across the street from the Church in the main plaza. I wish we had enough room to try their dessert.
What a wonderful surprise. We wanted to go to an Italian/pizza restaurant we have gone to in the past. We like this restaurant we know it's overpriced but after a lot of Mexican food we wanted a change. Unfortunately this pricey place was filled so we looked elsewhere via YELP! What I saw was 4 1/2 out of five stars for LoDolce. Over 50 reviews and it was difficult to see anything less than four. I'm somewhat jaded but looks good enough for me to try. I made the right choice. I walked in and went to a charming little garden area with our table. Immediately I felt like I was in Florence Italy. Not fancy just very family feeling. What we thought was the waiter we quickly realized was the owner. Once again I had the same type of warm feeling I received in the past when I was in Florence. My wife and I ordered a nice inexpensive Argentina wine started thinking about appetizers. I suggested to my wife we ordered pizza to start with. I was about to order pizza with bacon but we then asked the owner what he suggested. We are glad that we filed his suggestion. Pizza was a past Chef's personal favorite called Pizza chef Jean Pierre which was made with Gorgonzola, Porcini, Walnuts, parmesan, Spicy red pepper, Pesto, arugula. It was a good choice. My wife ordered Linguine al Pesto w/Shrimp (Olive Oil, Garlic,Shrimp, Pinenuts, Basil Parmesan). I tasted it, perfect. My choice was just as good, it was Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Bacon, eggs, cream and Parmesan). I love it but rarely order it. This was a good version. We were pretty filled but yet we did not want to leave the charm so we ordered dessert's. My wife loved her Chocolate Peanut cake with Vnilla ice cream, I ordered just the simple homemade Gelato. It was then time to feel the pain of the Bill. This restaurant was an easy 4 STAR for me, but when I realized this great place called me only $81 in an area where it is easy to see prices $200+++, I had to give it a 5 STAR. If you check other reviews you can see many others agree. *A little side story. If you are new to this area be aware the Taxi cab's seem to take advantage charging $15 for a 5 minute ride. My 7 mile 15 minute drive via UBER cost me only $5. I will only take Uber when I can now is this area. I bet a cab would have charged me $30 for my ride to La Dolce.
When we're in San José del Cabo we'll always stop at La Dolce. La Dolce is an Italian restaurant located on a corner of the city plaza. The spaghetti bolognese is a must have. The meat sauce is so good with just a touch of sausage. I tried the Tagliatelle Salmone e Gamberioni in a rose sauce. This was chunks of salmon with shrimp. The tagliatelle was house made, the salmons and shrimps were cooked just right ... but overall the dish was lacking flavor. Staff were friendly and there was a visit from the owner. Another great restaurant experience in San José del Cabo!! read more
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We were starving after travelling all day and viewing the beautiful creations at the Thursday night Art Walk. We wanted our first dinner in San Jose Del Cabo to be Mexican food, but La Dolce looked really inviting so we decided to eat there. I'm so glad we did! The wait staff was friendly and the atmosphere was very charming! Painted brick, exposed beams - it felt good to be in that setting. The food was delicious, too! We ordered focaccia as an appetizer, and we both ordered the cannelloni as our main dish. The cannelloni was amazingly good! We each paired our meal with a glass of Pinot Noir, which was excellent. The meal came to $1,179 MXN (about $62 USD) without tip. I think the price was fair considering the quality of the meal. Be sure to set your expectations appropriately - Cabo's prices are similar to US prices, so don't expect to get good food for cheap. All in all, it was a wonderful first night in San Jose Del Cabo. Thank you, La Dolce! read more
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My wife and I were visiting San Jose and we decided to give this restaurant a try. We had been there before 10 years ago, but kind of forgot what our experience was and we are so happy we went. They were very accommodating to our dietary needs. The food was a generous portion at reasonable prices compared to the local hotels. The ambience inside is very old world rustic-cozy with excellent lighting and decor. Our server Martin, was excellent and was very entertaining the entire night as it was a lot of fun as well so I highly recommend this restaurant. and incidentally, we noticed that a lot of locals were eating there so obviously they are highly respected in the community. read more
3 years ago
Great ambience! Love the open concept! The menu has gluten free options and the servers are attentive and knowledgeable of food allergies. The pizza looked amazing! The ribeye was good it is pan fried. We enjoyed watching the pizza oven cook. Hubby said the Bread was really good. Coffee latte was good. We were too full for dessert! But they Looked good too. They do a very nice performance for birthdays! It was really cool! read more
2 years ago
We've eaten at La Dolce in Cabo for years and decided to try the sister location out. We were not disappointed. It had a completely different feel than Cabo. The food was great. The staff was exceptional. Open air seating with entertainment isn't usually my jam but it was welcomed. Also, the plaza outside has a lot to offer from art work to local street vendors. Must see kind of stop. read more
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I don't often leave low star reviews but feel the need to warn others that this high star restaurant is misleading. We made reservations and when we arrived they couldn't find it and made us feel unwelcome. The waiter, which seemed to be the manager, was not kind. The food was very mediocre, it was good enough but nothing special. We had a passion fruit margarita (even though we ordered mandarin) and it was not strong or flavorful. On the positive side the location is great. read more
Who goes to Mexico to eat Italian food??! My husband and I came here while being stranded in our hotel due to Hurricane Kay last week. So glad we found this place on yelp and they were one of the only restaurants open for lunch. What a great little Italian restaurant in San Jose Del Cabo. The staff was really nice, the pasta was delicious paired with a bottle of Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon. I would recommend this place to people who are looking for an Italian restaurant in Cabo. This place is located across the street from the Church in the main plaza. I wish we had enough room to try their dessert. read more
1 year ago
What a wonderful surprise. We wanted to go to an Italian/pizza restaurant we have gone to in the past. We like this restaurant we know it's overpriced but after a lot of Mexican food we wanted a change. Unfortunately this pricey place was filled so we looked elsewhere via YELP! What I saw was 4 1/2 out of five stars for LoDolce. Over 50 reviews and it was difficult to see anything less than four. I'm somewhat jaded but looks good enough for me to try. I made the right choice. I walked in and went to a charming little garden area with our table. Immediately I felt like I was in Florence Italy. Not fancy just very family feeling. What we thought was the waiter we quickly realized was the owner. Once again I had the same type of warm feeling I received in the past when I was in Florence. My wife and I ordered a nice inexpensive Argentina wine started thinking about appetizers. I suggested to my wife we ordered pizza to start with. I was about to order pizza with bacon but we then asked the owner what he suggested. We are glad that we filed his suggestion. Pizza was a past Chef's personal favorite called Pizza chef Jean Pierre which was made with Gorgonzola, Porcini, Walnuts, parmesan, Spicy red pepper, Pesto, arugula. It was a good choice. My wife ordered Linguine al Pesto w/Shrimp (Olive Oil, Garlic,Shrimp, Pinenuts, Basil Parmesan). I tasted it, perfect. My choice was just as good, it was Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Bacon, eggs, cream and Parmesan). I love it but rarely order it. This was a good version. We were pretty filled but yet we did not want to leave the charm so we ordered dessert's. My wife loved her Chocolate Peanut cake with Vnilla ice cream, I ordered just the simple homemade Gelato. It was then time to feel the pain of the Bill. This restaurant was an easy 4 STAR for me, but when I realized this great place called me only $81 in an area where it is easy to see prices $200+++, I had to give it a 5 STAR. If you check other reviews you can see many others agree. *A little side story. If you are new to this area be aware the Taxi cab's seem to take advantage charging $15 for a 5 minute ride. My 7 mile 15 minute drive via UBER cost me only $5. I will only take Uber when I can now is this area. I bet a cab would have charged me $30 for my ride to La Dolce. read more
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Move over taco and make room for pizza. La Dolce is a little treasure nestled among the taquerias, jewelry stores and fine art stores in San José del Cabo. La Dolce brings the bright colors of Italy to the heart of San José. The air-conditioned trattoria is the perfect place to relax after a day at the beach or shopping. They offer generous pours of fine wines, thin crust wood-fired pizzas, seafood, pasta, and fresh, crisp salads. The attentive servers kept my water glass full, brought red peppers out with our pizzas and were prompt and courteous. I could not ask for anything that I did not receive so when my son wanted to take a break from his week-long taco binge, I knew just the place to go. Taco's are not the only great things to eat in Los Cabos. read more
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Overall the place was clean, efficient and a good vibe. There was a live mariachi band going table to table and was a fun place to stop during the art show on the square (which is a must). This was a solid and affordable Italian restaurant that I'd recommend if you were I. The area but wouldn't go out of my way to make a trip to it read more
3 years ago
Located in the main square of the historic center. Food was good with a reasonable menu of pasta options. Only a small menu for non pasta items. Wine list fine. Service was good and attentive. Prices very reasonable and the dining area indoors was ok. We started with the Caesar salad and a scampi equivalent dish with shrimp and calamari. We added the flat bread to dip with the scampi equivalent sauce which was really nice. Kid has the spaghetti Bollangnase and wife has the carbonara. Both were good but not served hot enough. I had the rib eye steak. Once again I should know better than get steak from an Italian place. It was ok but I should of gone with something more italianish. A few desserts chose were good. Overall, solid place. Easy in and out on a Friday night. Prices reasonable. It did it's job in that we wanted something comforting that was different than Mexican. read more
7 years ago
Great little restaurant in San Jose. We were craving something different and this restaurant hit the spot. I had the chicken Marsala with butter noodles and it was delicious. Definitely worth hitting this place up if you want something other than the traditional Mexican cuisine. Side note: If you have a car they have parking in the rear of the building. read more
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I had the pasta with shrimp in rose sauce and it was super duper fantastic delicious. Lots of flavor. Not too rich. Fresh shrimp. Good bread. Great service. Not crowded. Lovely view of the plaza and interesting architecture. Highly recommend. read more
6 years ago
Loved the outdoor seating! It was cozy but the tables were as spaced out on the space as you can get. It was well lit as well, and I appreciated the standing fan right next to me as it was a little warm. Martín was a great server and was attentive! I was planning on getting the spaghetti seafood meal but he recommended the special which was fantastic! I've never seen that much seafood with a seafood pasta. I know it'll taste even better tomorrow. My mom got the ravioli with the dolce sauce which was amazing as well. The bruschetta was perfect and we appreciated the bread with butter, balsamic and olive oil as well. It helps it was in a cute area of town and reasonably priced for Italian food. Two meals (mine was a little more bc it was a special), appetizer, two bottled waters plus tip was $55, which isn't bad for a nice birthday dinner. We'd definitely come back here! read more
Wow. What a pleasant surprise to get great Italian food in Mexico. We were so impressed the first time we went we had to return a second time before we left. Our favorite dish was the " special" which was Chicken Marsala. Sadly, this is not an everyday dish. Don't worry though, the pizza, pasta and ravioli are all excellent too. The prices are very reasonable as I think I paid about 60 dollars with tip for app, meal and drinks. The service was excellent the first time and a little spotty the second time. I think they might have been a little understaffed the second time. All servers did an excellent job but were spread a little thin. Limited seating inside but the outside seating area is nice. No issues with bugs or anything. Enjoy ! read more
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Art Walk on Thursday Night and it starts raining torrentially! We spot an intimate looking place across from the white iron gazebo, beckoning us. Delicious on so many levels. Everyone so happy with their pasta. Yes! They have the wines we want. Every appetizer hit the mark. A darling little shop that shares the space and sells art and clothing/jewellery pieces made by Women in different parts of Mexico. The open patio is exquisitely beautiful and I would love to return and try it. Don't skip dessert. The cake with Nutella was perfect for sharing. read more
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