So I have to say that driving to this place makes you feel like you're in the wrong area but it's exactly where it says it is. The inside of this place looks amazing and the outside patio is even nicer, this is a very romantic looking restaurant. We went here for my wife's birthday and thought I would treat her to a nice restaurant for dinner and that's exactly what it was. Now the way their ordering process goes is a little confusing, I don't know if it was our waitress or it's just how things go but we ordered our drinks and then after they came Out with our drinks then they asked if we wanted an appetizer then after that came out they asked if we wanted a meal, so like I said I don't know if that's how they do it or it was just our waitress. So we ordered our drinks and I had a Smoked Old Fashioned, anywhere I go if I see that cocktail on the menu I order it, when it came out they had the smoke infuser on it and when they took it off the smoke just bellowed out, it tasted amazing, I have to say that it was a really good old fashioned. For an appetizer I had the Caesar Salad which tasted fresh, crunchy and just refreshing, the cheese was delicious and the dressing was really good. Next I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken added and it was very delicious, the noodles were soft, the chicken was delectable and the sauce was very flavorful. Everything from the ambience to the food here was flawless with the exception of some older gentleman that didn't stop talking the WHOLE time we were there, nothing we could do about that but everything was perfect and I would love to come back and try other meals. So a few things to point out is they offer valet parking for $12, they offer brunch & Breakfast every Saturday & Sunday and on the bill they add Gratuity (20%) on there already just so you know before heading there, most people freak out about not knowing this and I am here to tell you it is added, however, the food was worth every bit of it. read more

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Drinks: 3/5 It was a decent experience that I would give another shot, but definitely not as advertised. We were there for a special occasion (I added that to the reservation note); not the biggest deal, but we weren't asked about that at all. The drinks were decent, but not the best, and the same was true for the food. Some dishes were pretty good, including my husband's chicken parmesan, but others could have been better. We also tried the crème brûlée cheesecake for dessert, which was pretty good, but the brûlée top was gummy rather than crackable. Additionally, the plates themselves were somewhat hard to eat from as aesthetics seemed to come before functionality. No spoons set with the flatware, either, which should be standard for an Italian restaurant. The atmosphere was good, and server was friendly, but service was a bit spotty for a relatively slow night. However, food and drinks arrived quickly. Our water glasses were not ever topped off, and when the busser did come by, the wrong plates were taken away; bread and oil were removed and our dirty/empty dishes left behind at the table. So, it was decent, but not quite the fine dining experience it purports to be. Hopefully it will get there, because it is a cool spot. read more

This experience had a pretty good start. However, there are logistics that could use some work. First, I have a hard time when waiters don't write things down. It never fails that they will forget something or it will be wrong. The table went through everything we wanted from apps to drinks. Later the waiter cam back and asked for our drink order. Not terrible, but avoidable. Second, apps came out and hair was found. Major faux pas and not easily forgettable. Then, the entrees took so long. We had finished everything on the table and wait a cool min for the food. The order my friend had was wrong. He was charged for a special when he wanted a menu item and the special was a steep price. A costly mistake. All things considered, the food was good and the place was well decorated with vibrant flowers and great flow. While I enjoyed most of the experience, this was my first and last time going read more

La Dolce Vita - Rasta Pasta, Branzino, Lamb chop dinner special - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I recently dined at La Dolce Vita in Detroit. The ambiance was beautiful, elegant, and made for a nice dining atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food and customer service didn't live up to the setting. I ordered the Rasta Pasta with chicken and steak. The steak was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and easily the best part of the meal. However, the pasta was covered in a significant amount of oil, with pools of oil collecting around the plate (see photos). When I mentioned it to our server, she explained that "when the pasta has been sitting, the oil separates from the sauce." While I appreciated the explanation, it wasn't what I expected from a freshly prepared meal. The biggest disappointment was the chicken. It had a strange smell and an unpleasant taste that made it inedible. When I informed our server, instead of taking the plates back to the kitchen to fix the issue, she asked my guest and me to remove the chicken from our own plates so it could be replaced. I asked if the kitchen could do that instead, but she said they couldn't. After we removed the chicken ourselves, the replacement steak was brought out on one plate for both of us. When I asked if it could be plated separately, the server simply picked up the plate and scraped the steak onto each of our plates at the table. That was surprising and not the level of service I expected from a restaurant of this caliber. The atmosphere is lovely, and the steak was excellent, but the excessive oil, the poor quality of the chicken, and the way our concerns were handled overshadowed the experience. I hope management addresses both the kitchen's quality control and the customer service, because the restaurant has the potential to be much better. read more

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We used to live in Palmer Woods ( across from the restaurant), but have ever only done "take-aways" Sun, we were a party of 6 saying goodbye to 1 couple. We wanted Special and we were not disappointed. It started with friendly parking attendants. You pass an Outdoor seating area that reminded me of an area in Rome. We were seated and Welcomed. The encounter with any team member was pleasant. The pianist had been playing since 10AM, she left shortly after the start of our 4PM reservation. Yet what we heard was pleasant and she stopped and visited with us. The food, started with a great bread service and the options of still and "gassed " water for the table. Our Waitress was friendly and NOT overwhelmed by 1 member of our party who has an extreme FEAR of seafood. She assured him of 0 cross-contamination. She removed from her off menu offerings anything related to to sea. Oh, the staff reduced the music that allowed pleasant conversation. You want to know about the food.... Fantastic, tender, favorable. Only 2 of us had the same thing. The table was relieved of used utensils immediately. We were all too stuffed to eat our desserts, Shuana, helped us realize we would be sad if we didn't try the cheesecake. My goodness, yes once our EUROPEAN dinner was digested, we had our cheesecake a MUST Make Your reservation. Next time I go I will have the Calamari...can't wait read more

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We gave it a one because the wait staff was nice. As far as everything else, it gets a zero. To say that we are sorely disappointed is an understatement. When I first sat down, I immediately noticed that there were stains on the tablecloth. Noticeable stains. We went there for an 11:30 AM birthday brunch party. Staff, while kind and nice, were totally unprepared. Complete disorganization. Three out of 16 people didn't receive their meals because the server forgot to put the order in. By the time their food arrived, all 3 of their orders were wrong. Server had to place a second order for them. One person was so angry she refused to re-order. I ordered the avocado toast. The avocado was some type of mash that was watery and brown. The potatoes were ice cold. We asked numerous times for coffee. We didn't receive coffee until 1:00 PM. Brunch began at 11:30! We were not given a second cup. We asked and it never came. Further, the restaurant had run out of decaf before we even arrived. One person has Celiac's Disease, and the restaurant does not have gluten free bread or pasta. We were charged a $25.00 fee for cake slicing. We were not provided with a knife, nor did anyone slice the cake. We had to clean off one of our knives and use that to slice the cake. Needless to say, we refused to pay the $25.00 slicing charge. There were items that we had removed from the bill. One wait staff did apologize for everything. There was a mandatory $12.00 valet parking fee. The car was parked 5 feet away from the door. We paid the fee anyway. It was just one disappointment after the next. We used to have brunch parties here all the time. This place was such a gem. We will not be returning. read more

Where to start...this place wants to be 5 star, but it's got a long way to go. I don't think I've ever left a restaurant feeling scammed until dining here for the first time for my birthday. I have no issue spending money for great meals. I do have an issue spending on fake dinner specials. The waitress explained the specials, which aren't listed. One special was Royal Lobster, which was described as a 14oz lobster stuffed with shrimp and crab, over a seafood risotto with a side of green beans. Another was halibut over risotto with limoncello sauce. We got the halibut and the Royal Lobster. The "Royal Lobster" came out as anything but Royal. We were served an approximate 7oz lobster, not stuffed with a single thing, and overcooked. If you like sawing lobster with a steak knife, this is ideal. It was tough and lost its life for nothing. Instead of green beans, there was a side of unseasoned spinach plopped down as an afterthought. We brought all this to the waitresses attention prior to the bill, and she apologized and said they'd give a discount. We get the bill, and the sad, falsely advertised Royal Lobster was an astonishing $150 (we hadn't asked the price and they are not listed). They took $35 off. It was insulting. The lobster was not eatable, it was not "stuffed" as described, it was tiny and no where near "14oz", and only a couple bites were consumed. The seafood risotto was decent, but majority left uneaten. It was definitely batch made and had been sitting in a pot getting watery and overcooked- not made to order, which you'd expect for such a price. The halibut was good, not great, though the sauce was very good. It came on a bed of steamed white rice, not risotto, which seems minor in comparison to the false advertisement of the lobster. The price for the fish was $75. Again, for such a steep price, I expected "great", as well as the advertised risotto. We spoke to a manager who said he cannot make any further adjustments to the bill without the owner, who was not in. We paid and he took our information and said the owner would call us the next day. I called and spoke with the owner. He continuously lied, saying that almost all the food was eaten and he saw the plate after in the kitchen. When I asked why he didn't come to speak with us if he was there, he said he saw a picture of it. Two things to point out - the plate was never taken to the back, and the staff we spoke to never took a picture. The owner was blatantly lying. Additionally, the majority of the lobster plate was uneaten. I had no issue paying for the halibut, the drinks, for the tip. (The waitress was very nice). My issue was the lobster that was falsely advertised and came out extremely overcooked and half the size of what they told us, yet still wanting to charge $150 for. Again, I felt scammed. Eventually, after going up in person and showing the pics of the lobster, the owner refunded the money for the fake Royal Lobster special. It is a lot of go though to patronize a restaurant and we will not return and I caution those I know about going. Integrity is non existent here. Lastly, the parking lot is valet only. It's $10 to watch them move your car to a spot in a near empty lot 15 feet from where you are standing. Again, I think this is for the show of trying to appear upscale. With so many great and honest restaurants in the area, I see no reason to ever go back. read more

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We recently went back for a friend's birthday. As always the atmosphere in the food is delicious but I wanted to update my review on the service that we received. In the past I was a little turned off by some of the servers here. Last night was some of the best service our table has had in a while. Seven people, and Devon S. Handle does like a pro, knowing all of the specials, knowing his menu, keeping eye contact, answering questions and just giving outstanding service. He even suggested that we come back sometime for Sunday brunch, and he made it sound so delicious that we just might in the future. I don't normally write these reviews for service it's usually for the food but I just have to say that the team, and I say the team because he had a gentleman working with him also that was kind and efficient and engaging. Engaging servers are so few and far between and these two went above and beyond. We will be back, I have to say that this was kind of a test for our group whether or not we would be coming back. Kudos to whoever hired these two. It made my friends 55th birthday a memorable one. read more

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Their food is so expensive here and it's very mediocre. Their menu is not that big and not very kid friendly. Service was great and this place is cute and has an outdoor patio for cute pics. read more

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Our waitress Paige was AMAZING!!!! She made the experience here awesome and I would highly recommend her! She even made good suggestions (like avoiding the chicken Parmesan). That being said the food was sub par for the prices. It was good but not stellar and nothing to make me go back again. The bread was cold and somewhat bitter the olive oil they use for the bread dip is not good. The gnocchi had a really good sauce and I was glad I got chicken with it. The gnocchi itself wasn't bad but I didn't care for the texture it wasn't as creamy as ones I've had in the past. The portion was so small!! The other dish was a special and we subtracted the mushrooms. The tenderloin was tender but had a gamey taste to the finish of it. Pasta was cooked well and sauce was decent. The lights outside were pretty for Christmas and they have a particular ambiance inside that was cute. Bathrooms were gross. Old soap dried to the sink, toilet seats heavily damaged and stained and scratched. Broken tiles, dirty looking stall doors. There is no changing table for a little ones. Since I had never been to this place before and went to the bathroom before anything else this was my first impression. read more

La Dolce Vita - Pollo Gnocchi Bava - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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BAR 10/10 FOOD 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Some of the best cocktails and Dinner features I've had in a while! read more

La Dolce Vita - Valet - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This restaurant has been a favorite. However, my recent dining experiences have left me feeling like their service has taken a nose dive. The last two times I dined there, (yesterday and 3 weeks ago) have left me frustrated. The servers no longer serve coffee and tea "with"saucers. There was no butter for the English muffin. When we requested butter, we were told that there was only melted butter. Bread is no longer provided without specifically requesting it. Prosecco is on "tap" now, (like beer) and NOT bottled. Although sadly, I will miss the lobster omelette, it is time to find a new brunch spot. read more

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The service was very good. Friendly attentive service. Looks like they had a remodel inside. Nice remodel to a more modern look. The ambience the old looked more romantic. The steak tops appetizer was very very good. The chicken parm was equally as good. The chicken piccata was way too salty, had zero sauce and contained lots of mushrooms, not a very good piccata. Drinks were decent. Overall probably would not go back as the prices were way too much for what you get. read more

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I'd heard alot about this authentic Italian restaurant before the new owners took over in 2023 and was anxious to visit. We went for my birthday lunch and was greeted by Rico, our server. He explained the specials in such detail that I didn't have to look at the menu. Lobster pasta is what we ordered as Rico explained it is a shareable size. We were served warm bread and olive oil. I got a martini that was delicious. We chose escargot as the appetizer and it was "magnifico"! The owner was nearby and he and my friend held a very intense discussion on his fairly new ownership of the establishment. Everything is new including renovations and chefs that cook meals to order from scratch! The lobster was definitely shareable with lots of lobster meat and two large prawn on top. It was so creamy and meaty and absolutely divine! We ended with a cannoli that was also very rich and delightful. I can't wait to return in the summer to dine in the garden area. read more

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Imagine being excited to try La Dolce Vita... only to walk into an empty restaurant, be greeted with "Hello, we have a dress code," and then watch the hostess go get management "approval" to see if we could stay--before they even asked about our reservation. We are always respectful of a dress code--we understand and follow it. But if this was truly an issue, I don't understand why a manager didn't come and speak to us directly. Instead, it seemed like the hostess was given the responsibility to tell us, which is unfair to her and unprofessional for management. Now granted, they did say we could stay. But to then tell us we couldn't post pictures in their restaurant or tag their business--as if we were somehow a disrespect to their dress code--was completely insane. It turns out they were talking about both me and my Friend , she had maybe an inch of stomach showing and was asked to pull her skirt up (not a problem). My shirt was completely covered, but the side had shifted and maybe a centimeter of skin was showing--something I could've fixed in seconds. Later, we checked their social media and saw women with full midriffs and thigh-high splits proudly featured. Meanwhile, I also saw guests in gym shoes, cargo shorts, and plain t-shirts. Yet somehow, we were the ones singled out. The Boozy Broads try different restaurants every month, showing up classy, fun, and ready to support local spots. La Dolce Vita? This was our first and last visit. Disappointing is an understatement. read more

La Dolce Vita - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The food is always amazing, the service is perfect and the ambience is beyond beautiful. read more

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I had an awesome experience at this restaurant. First off, upon entering, you walk into a garden (which gives you a feeling of enchantment). There are several dining tables as you walk into the building. Once you're inside, the waiter comes with a warm but professional greeting and seats you. As I'm looking at the restaurant decor, I see chandeliers, shiny gold silverware, cloth napkins not a speck of dust anywhere. The ambiance is mellow with instrumental jazz music playing in the background. The food was delicious. The salmon bites came out and shrimp came out hot. The salmon bites were so tender and well seasoned. The shrimp was flavorful too. Both were accompanied by a remoulade dipping sauce (which I really like). I asked for extra sauce. The chicken Marsala and chicken piccata were spoon tender. I didn't even need a fork and knife. Both were so good. The mashed potatoes were silky and smooth. You could definitely taste the salt and butter (which was spot on). The green beans were also seasoned right. The carrot cake was good, but I'm not I'll pay $14 for it again. I will try the creme brûlée cheese cake next time, though. read more

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This place was OK. I think why I gave it a low rating is because it wasn't as fancy as they portrayed it to be. The food was expensive, but the restaurant did not look at that expensive inside. And there were little things that gave lower quality from the bread on the table to the table set up. The restaurant has such a strict dress code, so I was expecting more! I will say the service was really good though we had a larger party for a birthday so the waitress did really well with taking orders and giving recommendations. My food was bit blander than I'd like. read more

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Food is pricey but delicious and good portions. Service is good and ambiance is nice.

La Dolce Vita is a hidden gem on the west side with the cutest esthetic and very cozy for a date. My first time here l tried the lasagna and it was delicious. The second time I came I tried the pasta platter that came with 2 protiens (I had steak and shrimp) with penne pasta, cajun cream sauce, peppers, onions, mushrooms and spinach. I ate off this plate for days. It's enough for 3 people at least! Absolutely delicious. If you try this, you will not be disappointed. Also, the $14 carrot cake was worth every penny! Thank me later read more

I stopped in to hear a friend play live music, saw the menu and I can't wait to come back for dinner and brunch. The bartenders are so nice, knowledgeable and courteous. The atmosphere is extremely cute, comfortable and inviting. Valet parking for $10 isn't bad. Secure lot and relaxed environment. read more

La Dolce Vita - Smoked old fashioned - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Food was hot and fresh, I had shrimp appetizer and lasagna as my main meal oh my god so so good. My server was Rashad he was amazing working both the inside and outside and didn't miss a beat exceptional service. Love the feel out the overall restaurant so cute. I dine solo and all my expectations were met. read more

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ldv, What the hell happened? We went for brunch on Saturday August 30th and had a very memorable experience that sadly reinforces the downfall of this restaurant. Note, I have been many times for brunch/dinner over the past 15 years and never once wanted to get the g hell out of a place so fast. We were a table of four and no joke, waited 39 mins exactly til we got our coffee. Just insane to have to ask 3+ times and be told it's "brewing". Waiter had an attitude that makes you want to puke. Just entitled, carefree like "it will be here when I decide it will be here". Issue was he brings it over and no joke, half a cup for all four of us...I asked him for a refill 15 mins later and he says sure, momentarily. He fills 15 mins later at which time I ask him for a carafe and he scoffs at me. What the F! We proceed to order the mascarpone French toast, petite filet and Benedict's. The French toast has zero marscapone. In years past it was gushing out. Literally a buttering which is a joke at 30*+ for stale toast with no flavor nothing as advertised. To add insult to injury, the filet was well done which again I knew if I mentioned anything the waiter would have scoffed at me. The straw that broke the camels back was the 20% automatic gratuity. He was terrible. Just an annoyed employee who def didn't want to be there that day. Probably hungover or something. This breakfast was 4 was 201.60 and we just had coffee and NO. ALCOHOL. hey owners of ldv. Get a hold of me and I'll share more. This will do it for today. Waiter:Rashad avoid him. read more

La Dolce Vita - Marscapone french toast some stale dusty toast with cheap whipped cream and canned peaches. Not worth $30 - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Last night 4 of us dined at La Dolce Vita. The service was slow. A bar drink was delivered incorrectly. The waitress/order taker was rushed but the food took a long time to be served. The food here quite expensive but is below average in preparation quality and taste. We all ordered traditional Italian chicken dishes. The chicken was tough and not well prepared. The side dishes did not include the items we ordered. We will not return. read more

My Bestfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday. I love the inside. There was live music that I got to enjoy while eating. I got the shrimp pasta and a cucumber drink. I can't wait to come back in the summer. I want to try out the patio. read more

We had eight people, five breakfasts We asked for butter for our toast, they said no butter for you. #soupnaziseinfeld $18 dollars a plate for breakfast no butter.... read more

Ruined Our 8-Year Anniversary - 1 Star is Too Generous We came to La Dolce Vita to celebrate our 8-year anniversary, and it turned out to be a complete nightmare. The food was absolutely awful-- my (medium) filet mignon steak overcooked and dry, my mash potatoes was salty and the lobster was stringy and undercooked. Yet they charge ridiculous prices like they're serving high-end cuisine. Total scam. So we received the menu with basically brunch items listed. Then she casually told us about the chef's specials--no menu, no prices, no details. Just a verbal list we were expected to remember and trust. That should've been our warning right there. And to top it all off, when we politely mentioned how disappointed we were, the owner didn't care at all. No apology. No attempt to make it right. Instead, he told us not to come back. On our anniversary. BEWARE of these so-called "5-star" places that pull shady moves like not showing you a menu for the specials. That's how they trap you--no transparency, sky-high prices, and zero accountability. They ruined a night that meant something to us. Don't let them do the same to you. Avoid this place. read more

La Dolce Vita - Receipt - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Ambiance starts from the outside - they have the prettiest courtyard - absolutely Instagramable! Lights and statues and dramatic wall. Try to get a table by the window to overlook all that prettiness Service starts from the front door - from greetings to attentive service. And, luckily, the food doesn't disappoint either. Can't go wrong with any dish. Absolutely loved chicken marsala and lasagna. Unfortunately this time they ran out of calamari :(. Maybe next time! read more

La Dolce Vita - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Food was good but not worth the amount of money they charge. The service was terrible and they charge gratuity automatically. The restaurant is beautiful however they put is in a small room off to the side with a very loud party. The whole restaurant was open they could have moved us but choose not too even when I asked to move to a different table. read more

We've been coming here for 20 years and it's still a great place to eat. We've only done brunch but other friends say dinner is great too. Summer time is best when you can sit outside in their beautiful patio. Huge portions so you won't go hungry, good prices, yummy drinks and coffee. They're doing some renovations inside so it'll be nice to see how they make some updates. Valet parking is mandatory so if you don't want that, you need to park in the neighborhood. read more

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If you're a man planning to visit La Dolce Vita in the summer, be aware: "Business Elegant" apparently means NO shorts, even if they're nice dress shorts with a dressy shirt. Nowhere on their website does it clearly state this--just "Casual Elegance" on one page and "Business Elegant" on another, with the only explicit restriction being no hats. Meanwhile, women can walk in wearing barely-there skirts and thigh-high patent leather boots with no issue. To make it even more ridiculous, I watched a man be seated while wearing a T-shirt featuring a woman in a bikini on the back and velvet sweatpants. So much for dress code consistency. For an establishment trying so hard to be high-end, the manager was walking around in a crew-neck T-shirt, and the staff was all wearing sneakers. But somehow, nice dress shorts aren't acceptable? Make it make sense. On top of that, valet parking is mandatory for $10, and if you don't have cash, they'll take your card--plus a sneaky processing fee they don't mention upfront. The food is solid, but the place is wildly overpriced for what it is--an attempt at "high-end elegance" in the middle of 7 Mile. Drinks take forever, and the manager? Rude and entitled. Save your money and go somewhere that actually values its customers. read more

La Dolce Vita - Casual Elegance note in their website despite the Manager arguing with me it only says Business Casual. Do better. - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This was my first time ever coming here but my friends love this place for brunch. This hidden gem has a beautiful outdoor patio but unfortunately it was raining when I went. Inside the restaurant is painted this bright pink that is gorgeous for brunch vibes. My friends and I were quickly seated at the bar and placed our orders. The food was very flavorful and well seasoned. One of my friends ordered the salmon hash and it tasted really good. I would like to return during their dinner service to see how the restaurant transforms into an Italian restaurant. read more

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Quaint. Beautifully decorated. Very accommodating. The owner of La Dolce Vita had a veggie pasta dish made when the Christmas party's buffet did not have gluten-free options. I truly appreciate his kindness. It was delicious! read more

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Amazing food! Stellar service typically. The big issue was we waited 45 min for our bill after all the food was already bagged up. I had to have the busboy grab the waitress after she completely ignored us twice walking by. 4/5 this time due to that waitress. But typically this restaurant is amazing! read more

My wife and I just finished dinner at LDV this evening. The restaurant was a little hard to see while driving down Woodward, and we actually passed it up. (If you see the coin laundry, you went past it) We sat at a fairly worn-out booth near the bar. Our server was Rico, who was excellent! We started out evening with a few drinks; smoked old fashion $18 and a Lagavulin 16 $39. Pretty steep for drinks, IMO. The old fashion was OK (7/10). We ordered the antipasto plate; it had 5 lunch meats that were rolled up and two cheeses that were sliced like matchsticks, with some bread and tomato jam? Not sure what the spread was since the bread was significantly burnt, but the Chef hid the burnt pieces under the unburnt pieces. It was OK, but there was no wow factor. I had the pappardelle and meatballs. I thought the sauce was good, but there was just way too much of it. Great flavor, little thin and soupy with 4 smaller meatballs. We also ordered some wine. Both selections were the restaurants own; zinfandel and a red blend. They were decent and would try again. We ordered tiramasu and Crème brûlée cheesecake. The tiramasu was good, but the cheesecake had a pastry crust that tasted like raw flour. Overall, I didn't feel the restaurant lived up to the prices. The service was great, but the food was middle-of-the-road, at best. I don't think I would try it again. read more

La Dolce Vita - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Had brunch Sunday with 3 friends and the bartender (with the eyelashes) was our waiter. He was fantastic. Great cocktails and service, If it wasn't him the rating would have been 3 stars. Two of us ordered the lobster shrimp and spinach omelet. My suggestion is to add lobster meat and not just tendons from the claw. Or, just keep it shrimp and spinach. Disappointing!!!!! And you know what I'm talking about!! read more

So, I've been to this place before, probably five years ago, then just went again very recently. It was not at all what I remembered. The outdoor landscaping on the patio is beautiful. The food was decent. The drinks are good and they do not skimp on the pour. However, we sat in what I think was an "overflow" room, which was not pretty at all. It was quite plain. I ordered the seafood pasta (chef's choice of seafood). It was good, but the white sauce had no flavor at all. The seafood was good, but nothing special. The restaurant is no longer as clean and nice as it used to be. The bathrooms weren't filthy, but they weren't clean. The walls were dirty. The place needs a good paint job. Many beers that were listed as on draft they were out of. They ran out of tiramisu. I expected a lot more for an over $400 dinner. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner and we had a great time. The inside is very nice and the outdoor patio is very nicely decorated for when the weather is warm. Huge variety of cocktails which I enjoyed, including seasonal specials. read more

La Dolce Vita - Outside patio - Italian Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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EVERY thing went well!!! Myself n my son came here for my birthday and when I tell u everything went well.... It went beyond well!! We were greeted at the door and could hear the old school R & B playing outside as we walked up and played the entire time we was there!! The ambience is very chill, ur able to converse very easily n enjoy the vibe n music as well!! We was seated immediately and able to order n get our drinks n water quickly! My son ordered a Raz Drink, I had the Raz Driink and The Sage Drink both very very good!! We had the La Mista Salad the we shared (huge) but very good!!! Our entrees, I ordered The Chefs Sea Bass (OMG melts in ur mouth delicious) and my son had a pasta dish!! Delicious and then for desert we shared the Crème Brulee Cheesecake delicious!! Our server Sam, was very attentive, and she explained the menu to a tee!! Now, the owner Stetson was a gem, came over and wished me a happy birthday personally, very personable, great personality and a GREAT cook to top it off!! Very down to earth!! Will definitely be back cuz I hear it's a whole other give during the summer outside!! Thanks for a GREAT birthday!!! read more

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Somehow had missed the memo that ownership had changed hands...we hadn't been in about two years. This isn't a bad restaurant but it's not the La Dolce we knew and loved. The single biggest issue by a long shot are the changes made to the menu, specifically the lasagna, which was the centerpiece of the old La Dolce. This one is fine...it's like pizza, you really have to try to make a bad one. It's just not special the way it used to be. Though it's certainly an instance of subjective taste, the change in decor is a negative as well in my view. The bottom line is that the things that made this restaurant a Detroit institution are largely absent now and what you have in it's place is a decent, though hardly special, Italian restaurant which lacks the charm of what came before read more