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La Dolce Vita

3.3 (453 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Loud
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Calamari Fritti al Filetto
Steph S.

Great location right across from the beach! Cute atmosphere and decor. Lots of great menu items to choose from. We got fried calamari and a pizza. The fried calamari was a generous portion, and the pizza was good. Pricing was good. Service was a tad slow for a not busy day, but otherwise we enjoyed and would come back. It's a great place to get off the beach and grab lunch before heading back for an afternoon on the beach. Some people came dressed for lunch and we had walked right off the beach with bathing suits and a cover up. So either works.

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Joyce K.

A friend and I walked in around 30 min after the restaurant opened and we sat outside. We each ordered an aperol spritz which was delicious! I got the crab cake sandwich and my friend got the poke bowl, which despite being on the appetizer menu, it was enough as a full meal for one person. My crab cake sandwich was pretty good but my friend didn't like her poke bowl as much since it was drowning in soy sauce. Her stomach also severely hurt after the meal. Overall, we enjoyed the aperol spritz aspect of the restaurant/meal so we would probably return just for a drink.

Gluten free seafood penne pasta
Chris K.

We enjoy this Jersey Italian shore spot and we've been here twice. Portions are big and the cooking is solid. It's always busy and can be a bit noisy inside, but the vibe is very good and friendly. We opted for all seafood, since we were following the shore rule, I e when within 1 mile of the shore you must eat seafood. LoL. Scampi was the most beautiful, but my seafood risotto was absolutely delicious. I had veal parmesan the previous time and it was also excellent.

Julia P.

Food is great this was my second time there. Drinks are too strong though. Pizza is great there I got the bruschetta pizza last time I got the margarita both great. I ordered the chicken franchise it was really good. The restaurants decorated so cute with the orange arch. The bathrooms had no ac though it was hot in there. I've tried the salad to there and the giant meatball both really good as well.

Mozzarella tower, a Cosmo and a beer
Lindsay S.

right by the ocean they have a great happy hour by the bar area. This was our go to spot for the summer. The service was good.

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Bonni R.

The best part of happy hour at The Dolce Vita isn't the ocean view, the delicious food, or the comfy vibe - it's the bartender, Joe. He made us feel like regulars and was so much fun. Three of us shared the meatballs marsala, the mozzarella tower, the mini ossobuco, and tuna carpaccio. We also had the delicious cannoli for dessert. Joe makes perfect drinks and is so warm and welcoming. We had a great time at happy hour and I'll definitely be back when I'm in town.

Rigatoni bolognese + mozzarella

My entree was good. I got the rigatoni bolognese. My family got the orecchiette barese and pork chop kinsel. They were not too impressed. However, I'm really here to complain about desserts. Tiramisu plating is horrible, but it tastes good. You can't get a full bite of all flavors unless you're digging down. Big daddy cake plating is too narrow and it really should be a warmed up a little. Lastly, why on earth would anyone want Juniors cheesecake as opposed to a homemade Italian one? Glad we tried it, probably won't be back compared to some other spots nearby. I enjoy letting businesses know of some logistic updates that should be made. Not great, not bad.

Delicious Sangria
Sherri G.

We made a quick stop at La Dolce Vita while strolling along the boardwalk for our final happy hour of the summer. They have a great bar that you can sit at while watching the waves crash on the beach. Our bartender, Mike, crafted an amazing Pomegranate Martini--strong and delicious. My husband had the house Chardonnay, which was smooth and not overly oaky (if that's a word!). We started with some warm bread, served with a flavorful eggplant sauce and seasoned olive oil. For appetizers, we enjoyed the cheeseburger sliders and filet mignon tips on crostini. The horseradish sauce paired with the filet tips was a standout, and we even used it to dip our sliders--it was that good! To top it all off, we ended with the complimentary cannoli offered for checking in on Yelp--a perfect sweet finish to a fantastic happy hour.

Watermelon margarita
Lori F.

We tried: Watermelon margaritas $14 Char grilled octopus $22 Rigatoni Bolgonese $24 Lobster Ravioli $32 They offer a charming atmosphere with exceptionally courteous service. The food was cooked to perfection and we met the owner/ chef - he was delightful.

Tuna Carpaccio
Monica D.

It was my first visit here celebrating a friends birthday with a group of 11. We were seated right away and ordered our drinks. We all shared a bunch of appetizers and everything was fantastic; fried calamari, stuffed meatball with ricotta, tuna carpaccio, antipasto, etc. For my entrée, I ordered the stuffed pork chop which was outstanding however the broccoli rabe that came with it was absolutely flavorless. The only other complaint I had was not mine but my friend ordered a steak medium rare and it was cooked well. Our server was so friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back.

Petto di Pollo Sorrentino
Mike B.

My dish Petto di Pollo Sorrentino was really good! Chicken was very juicy, sauce was delicious, raviolis were very good as well. Only issue I would have is that it was over stuffed with spinach that was a little too much. The clams and Barratta from the appetizer menu was very good. The chicken Frances's was bland and disappointing. The service was excellent! The waitress was very pleasant, helpful and attentive! The place is very nice! The only issue we had was that it seem to get very warm in there.

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Great dinner in every aspect! Not a quiet romantic spot but we went there for the food! Not disappointed.

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