This is a true Italian restaurant owned by Italians. When you are there you are in Italy! Great authentic Italian dishes , all the pasta is homemade.. Dont expect chicken or shrimp parmesan, go to Olive garden for that. You dont see those dishes in Italy! Randy Fort Lauderdale. read more

Wonderful classic Italian restaurant, serving authentic dishes with a romantic atmosphere. The food is outstanding and as someone who is celiac, the owner Fabio is very knowledgeable about gluten free and cross contamination. I had a delicious gf eggplant Parmesan dish and prosciutto with burrata. Wonderful wine selection, with good prices. 10/10 recommend, a true hidden gem in Fort Lauderdale! read more

La Dolce Vita - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Our favorite place in south Florida. The owner, Fabio, is so personable and makes the. Dining experience extra special. Our favorite antipastos were the prosciutto with Burratta, truffle ravioli, and octopus. Our favorite pastas were the spaghetti with lamb ragu, the cacio e Pepe, and the ravioli either short rib. And the desserts were sublime - the tiramisu, lemon cake, and almaretto mousse read more

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Wet popular spot near the beach. The owners are super friendly. The service is fast and friendly. The homemade pastas are delicious. Really enjoyed the mushroom ravioli with truffle! Had some nice wine there as well. read more

La Dolce Vita - Mushroom ravioli with a truffle cream - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Authentic Roman Italian cuisine at its finest! The food is exceptional, the service is warm and attentive, and the owners are truly wonderful people who make every guest feel welcome. Every visit feels like a little trip to Rome--I genuinely feel like I'm in Italy whenever I dine there. Highly recommended! The Ambience is perfect! read more

Another visit to my favorite Italian spot in Fort Lauderdale, La Dolce Vita. The two owners are Fabio (from Abruzzo) and Christian (from Rome). Great food and quite authentic. Had a great wine from Abruzzo, Marramiero. A delicious medium bodied red. I ate the Pollo Alla Romana. It was fantastic. The tomato sauce is chunky with bits of tomato, roasted red pepper, carrots, celery and onion. Quite a delicious tomato sauce. The skinless chicken breasts were seared nicely and were cooked in the sauce for hours. The side potatoes were roasted in olive oil and accompanied the entree nicely. The meat was tender and moist. My new favorite dish here! read more

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Amazing old school Italian Restaurant and one of the best restaurants in Broward County. I usually get the veal with truffle and mushrooms and potatoes and its amazing. The mussels are excellent as well. This is my go to restaurant whenever I have a family dinner as they treat you like family and its very laid back so everyone can talk and catch up. I love the owners they are very involved and really care about the food and that people have a good time and feel appreciated. Its a very relaxing environment and creates quite the vibe. We love this place and get there whenever we can. read more

Everytime we are in the area this is our NUMBER 1 restaurant to dine at. We dine here at-least twice every visit (two-three times a year) -- besides the beautiful Italian ambience inside and out the service is on point. Friendly, knowledgeable and always the same staff (we enjoy seeing the same people everytime we dine here) menu is a decent size, everything is made in house / it is all unbelievably delicious. Wine and beer only (which is fine since I'm a wine lover !) owners are from Italy - please please add this place to your must visit list when you are in Fort Lauderdale.. you will NOT be disappointed. I promise ! read more

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Authentic Northern cuisine that is wonderful. Service is excellent and the waiters are very helpful. It's a warm atmosphere with white tablecloths and nice posters on the wall. We dined there several times and have taken several friends who enjoyed it as well and had never been there We've eaten several dishes including the eggplant parmigiana, the salads, the chicken, the salmon to name a few. All the dishes were deliciously prepared. It's one of my son's favorite restaurants to go to when he comes to visit us, he's had the pasta bolognese and loved it. I suggest making a reservation. They have indoor seating with a few tables outside. read more

Truly delicious, authentic Italian food! Everything tasted very fresh, the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the wine selection was great. Service was friendly and quick but not rushed! read more

Came here for my mom's birthday. Glad we did, she had a blast. Host/owner is wonderful, provided us with brief history the restaurant, love for food and country. Food is flavorful, wine we selected was perfect. Great place to visit! Make sure to make reservations in advance. Parking can be tricky, plan accordingly. We arrived early, theres no waiting area so we went next door for drinks while we waited for our table to get ready. read more

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Nice ambiance and great service. The food was just ok, however. I got the sausage pasta. I didn't expect the sausage to be ground up. It was very light on flavor and overall just ok. My friend ordered a different pasta and hers was better, but still not amazing. I'll probably be back to try something different since it's across from our new condo. But, it may be some time and nothing is drawing me back to try. read more

Octopus was amazing to start and the Sunday sauce was delicious. The service was very good and the staff were very personable. The restaurant decor was very nice and inviting. I would highly recommend this restaurant as we went with friends who picked this restaurant and we were very pleased. read more

Food, service and ambience here are outstanding. The wait staff is friendly and very helpful. The owner will visit you army your table to make sure all is good. This is a touch we adore in any dining experience. It adds familiarity to the restaurant and dining experience. There is nothing on the menu at this restaurant that is not perfectly prepared and delicious. Also, portions here are spot-on. We live in Galt mile, part of the year - and we always have a dinner here. (Please note - the owners go to Italy every year grim 1 Aug to 1 Oct (approximately). This is a must visit for any trip to FLL read more

What a cute restaurant tucked away in this unassuming strip mall! We stopped in late on a recent Saturday and they were quick to find out party of 4 a nice table outside which was great as it was freezing inside the restaurant! We started with one of the specials of the day which was the caprese salad- a lovely mound of buffalo mozzarella surround by fresh tomatoes. Delicious! For my entree, I went with the spaghetti carbonara, and my friend had the pork chop both of which were also very good. Another in our group had the pasta special of the day although I can't remember what it was Service was also quite good especially our server had to keep running in and out for all the requests that my party was asking of her. We never felt rushed even though we knew they had to be closing soon. And the wine kept flowing like it was much earlier in the day. A good evening out all the way around! read more

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Unbelievable meal. Delicious. Great hospitality. The veal and the pasta were delicious.

I give this restaurant a full 5 Stars!! Excellent Food, Service and Ambiance. It is a Very Cozy Familiar place, the pay attention into detailed customer service. We will definitely be back soon and will bring friends over with us; We will gladly spread the good word about our Amazing experience at La Dolce Vita FLL !!! read more

Wonderful environment. I came with my family and grandparents, and the people who worked there were lovely and friendly - we had conversations about where my family was from in Italy, about dogs and vacations. The food was delicious - everything was flavorful and presented beautifully, we even spoke about the ossobuco (photo below) on the ride home. read more

La Dolce Vita - Ossobuco - Italian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Great little Italian spot in Ft. Lauderdale. All of the spaghetti dishes are made with fresh pasta. We had the Ragu with lamb, the amatriciana with black pepper, and the lasagna which I'm not sure is made with homemade pasta. We also had the chicken which was like a chicken cacciatore if you like that, the pasta dishes were around $28 and the chicken was $38. The bread was fresh and they brought more if you asked. We also had the tiramisu and lava cake with ice cream. Both were good but the lava cake did not have any lava coming out. It was more like a rich moist fudge brownie though which was good. Service was quick and friendly. We celebrated birthdays there but they did not comp any dessert. The portions are not big but just the right amount. Minus one star for the prices of the food and wine. Parking is available right outside for $2/hr at the meter. Check it out if in Ft. Lauderdale. read more

Took a drive from South Miami to treat my mom to an early Mother's Day dinner at La Dolce Vita & it was totally worth it. Cozy, dimly lit vibe, amazing service, and the food was phenomenal. Loved the Lobster Ravioli and Garganelli Bolognese, but the Ravioli Al Funghi Tartufati was my favorite. Can't wait to come back! read more

Are you kidding me? This place is just like being in Napoli. They treat you like family (great service, love, and kidding). Fabulous food. Try the lobster ravioli - it's the best I've ever had; the sauce is amazing!!! Great service, ambiance, etc. read more

The service was amazing from the time we walked in the door, warm greetings and attentive service the whole night! Food came out perfectly temped and flavors were so fresh and delicious! Had the crispiest skin on a branzino in my life and the mushroom risotto was to die for!! Definitely would come back!! read more

Whenever we come to Fort Lauderdale, we always come here. The food is always fantastic. We had the eggplant appetizer. My girlfriend had the ravioli, wild mushroom black truffle creamy Parmesan sauce, and I had the veal chop black truffle wild mushroom cream sauce. To finish we had the chocolate lava cake. Excellent service and unbelievable food. Highly recommend. read more

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Mediocre food at ridiculous prices. Unfortunately there is not a zero star option. Small portions, service just ok. The waitress had no idea of what was in the menu. She had to call a guy to clarify what she was trying to explain. We were sat outside, almost on the street and there was a homeless person smoking a cigarette, so to add pain to injury, we had to smell the smoke during the whole dinner and the smoke of the cars trying to park in the area. Another special feature was the dog in the building across the street was barking no stopping for more than an hour. One of the lasagnas was completely burned and when sent back he just said oh well, mistakes happen ! Horrendous experience. The person paying the bill made a mistake and overpaid almost $100 dollars , good thing we checked the bill before leaving because the "owner- chef-waiter" who by the way seems to be Mr Know it all, never said a word! ... Did he really think that for the mediocre service he was getting a 45% tip? They were lucky that somebody else was paying otherwise my tip would had been a $000...Very sneaky!. . . I guess most of the Italian restaurants in the area must think: "we just said " homemade" and people fall for the BS". read more

We are from Michigan and came here in a recommendation from some locals. It is in a strip mall and what a perfect place! I had the mushroom risotto and my husband had the spaghetti with sausage. Wow! Just amazing. Proof that quality ingredients make food best. This is the real deal. A table of folks speaking Italian next to us! Busy on a Monday night! Be sure to give it a go!! read more

La Dolce Vita is a spectacular restaurant. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and the vibes were great. I ordered the Ravioli di Brasato al Pomodoro for an entree and it was incredible. I was shocked by the fact that it wasn't nearly as heavy as I thought it would be. The pasta itself was fresh, the tomato sauce was light but flavorful, and the short rib filling was so tender and savory. When I say the tiramisu is the best I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating. It's not totally overpowered by espresso, the mascarpone is airy and sweet, and the lady fingers still have a bit of structure. If I were a Fort Lauderdale native, I would 100% become a regular at La Dolce Vita. read more

Came in late, told sit at the bar., Not the friendliest place. Saturday night and super busy. Two head waiters stern. Like we were lucky to get a seat. Things improve as food came. Service flows over the top. Sea bass and spaghetti with veal. Probably hard to beat anywhere. Stanley Tucci would approve. Originally I was a little concerned but they proved there way.Highly recommended. Wine very good. $10 per pour. read more

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Food especially and costumer service the best experience gourmet para recomendar a probar los ñoquis y spaghetti read more

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If u want real Italian food this wonderful restaurant it's perfect for you! Amazing food, great service. The Italian owners are there to make sure you are treat like a king. The wine list is full of interesting wines. And their food is out of this world . Homemade pasta!!! The burrata , the tiramisu, Love it! I will come back and complain about the calories another day read more

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This is a hidden gem and a must visit when you want authentic Italian food, clean with a cool vibe. The owner suggested some dishes and the dishes did not disappoint. The bolognese was silky smooth thick and hearty, yummmmmm, the ravioli was delicious, flavorful and scrumptious. Forgot to mention the burrata awesomeness. Finished out with a decadent tiramisu. Service was top notch Earned all five stars. Fantastic read more

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Bellísima. A fantastic evening with exceptional Italian cuisine. A friend of mine has raved about this restaurant for months and we finally had the opportunity to dine here for a Sunday night dinner. A hidden gem to say the least. Fabio, the owner, truly made a valiant effort to make our dinner remarkable in every time way, start to finish. With a spectacular selection of wines imported from Italy we had no idea where to begin. Fabio insisted on samples thus we had a wine tasting of his best choices until we discovered the wine of our choice. For wine connoisseurs, you will appreciate the reputation and recommendations of a sommelier. As an appetizer we had the burrata and prosciutto. The best I've ever had. What I looked forward to the most was the pasta. Made in house from scratch THIS is how you do pasta. We went with classics: bolognese and cacio e Pepe. Deliziosa! Fabio regularly checked in on us and made us feel at home. He took his time to explain the menu and understand what we liked to ensure he met our needs. Fun fact: his accent is delightful and truly a nice touch to the Italian feel. To wrap up a spectacular dinner we were treated with their divine tiramisu. What a treat. This is for anyone who appreciates Italian cuisine, fine wine, paired with extraordinary service. It takes a truly authentic restaurant to cultivate the experience of La Dolce Vita "the sweet life". Grazie. read more

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OMG. Awesome restaurant. Totally authentic. Everything we had was delicious. Most customers sitting were Italian so that's a good sign. We had the pulpio, carbonara and brasatta short rib ravioli. All the pastas are made in house and the red sauce is just like Nonna's. If in Ft. Lauderdale please go here. Most of staff is Italian so basically you can order in English or Italian. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

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This is a very cozy Italian restaurant. All four of us thought the food was excellent and we had good service. Even though the corkage fee is $30, I recommend bringing your own wine. The wines seem to be a bit pricy. The food is reasonably priced and there are lots of choices. read more

Food is consistently good Service could be improved with better training Management should be more involved with the operations of the restaurant & less time on mobile phones read more

This is one of the restaurants that not only is the food delicious but the customer service is outstanding and a huge topic of discussion. Emilio took great care of my wife and I on Valentine's Day. Super friendly staff and they genuinely care about the people who come and dine in this beautiful Italian restaurant. We ordered the carbonara and the mushroom risotto. The presentation was great and the taste of the plate was one to remember! For desert we ordered the traditional tiramisu which was the perfect ending to our meal. Thank you La Dolce Vita! read more

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We had the pleasure of meeting owner, Fabio last night and enjoyed an authentic Italian dinner that honestly was our best meal in Ft. Lauderdale. We started with the polenta but we added tomato sauce and mozzarella instead of the truffle., it reminded me of the polenta I ate as a child! The grilled octopus was delicious. Our main courses were meat free since it was a Friday during lent, but that made no difference- the mushroom risotto and cacio & Pepe were outstanding as well! We didn't take any photo as we were having great conversation with Fabio- a true Italian gentleman. I highly recommend that you visit La Dolce Vita if you are in south Florida! The block it's on is fun too- live music and lively! Such a great way to end our trip! Grazie Mille Fabio! PS the lemon cake and tiramisu are a must! read more

Do you believe in fate? I believe I was here three years ago and I loved it. I randomly selected an Italian restraint close to the airport. I am not 100% but I'm close to it. I'm from BOSTON and we have outstanding Italians. La Dolce Vita reminded me of our North End. I got the lasagna it I was not disappointed. A gem! read more

What a gem! This restaurant is so charming and has a fantastic selection of Italian dishes on the menu. We called and made a same-day reservation for 3 on a Wednesday with no issues. The ambiance is perfect for good conversation - just the right amount of lighting and the Italian music playing was at a perfect volume. When we walked in at around 6:20 there were only a couple other tables with customers by the time we got up at 7:30 the restaurant had filled significantly and all of the outdoor tables were taken! My party ordered the artichoke tower and octopus as appetizers - both fantastic. Then for our main meals we each got a pasta. All three were with their homemade spaghetti. My mother got cacio e pepe, my sister got a lamb meat sauce, and I got a red sauce with guanciale. All excellent. This is certain to be a regular spot for us on our visits to Fort Lauderdale! read more

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Food, especially sauces (gravy) delicious. Fabio very welcoming and caring. Definitely, we will be back Doug & Maria read more

Came here last week for a birthday dinner after being on my list of places to try since moving here last year; SO GLAD I DID! This place is an absolute must for the freshest and most flavorful dishes and great wine, and truly amazing service. The owner, Fabio was welcoming and friendly as soon as we walked in. Drinks were served quickly and the wine that was recommended was absolutely fantastic! Needless to say we had about 4 bottles Appetizers were the truffle polenta, polenta with bolognese, and burrata with prosciutto; all absolutely excellent but that truffle polenta was life-changing and a must try. So rich, decadent, fresh and flavorful; sinful! And the little sooon included to savor the bone marrow was perfect. For my meal I ordered the pork Osso Bucco served over rissotto and it was really great. A nice Italian espresso to finish the meal was just what was needed. This place is a new addition to my "best restaurants" list and will definitely be back often. Check them out, you will not be disappointed. read more

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