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La Dolce Vita - Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.8 (264 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Selmy B.

Local gem for home cooked Italian. Authentic Italian no pizza here. Dishes are balanced and fresh. The home made pasta is cooked perfectly. Service is friendly, accommodating, and attentive. The vibe is relaxed, inviting, and full of regulars out for a great meal. Our meals were beyond the ordinary with exquisite dishes. The specials each week vary, we were told. Wide wine selection. My only critique would be to add something other than broccoli or spinach as the side options. Some of us hate both. Pasta is available for a $13 up charge. Desserts are creative and also homemade. I would go back for the desserts and cappuccino or espresso. Every detail was done as if you were part of the family, from the moment we walked in and were greeted by Tina the owner. Highly recommend, bring your friends and family. This is quite a success and I now understand the reason. Like most places, privately owned, there is a fee for credit card payments.

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Jonathan W.

As a party of 2 we had a very good experience. They couldn't find our reservation through OpenTable without the confirmation but they took care of us right away. It's small and parking was very tight but you could tell that the staff all cared deeply about the experience. All three women who came to our table as servers were knowledgeable about the menu and offerings. The owner Tina was particularly friendly and knowledgeable. It was a casual seating environment but the decorations were mostly nice. The hallway to the bathroom had mostly photos of 60s personalities (Sophia Loren). The bathrooms were dated but clean. The pasta was above average but not the best I've ever had. Dessert was quite good. The olives and capers in the Bucatini alla Puttanesca added a lot of flavor to the meal. Dessert was unique (to me) and refreshing. See the photo!

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Fredrick W.

Returned to this Italian restaurant last night we ate there and it's first months of operation about four years ago. It's terrific people that run it came over from Italy. It's a family a mother a daughter-in-law her son her husband they run it. They make pure Italian dishes they have a coffee machine that makes wonderful coffee last night. We shared an apple walnut salad and had pasta puttanesca with black olives and all sorts of wonderful things in it and they put fresh baked bread on the table to start the meal. It's just a delightful place. My wife and I don't drink, but they have lots of wine there and I see every table has wine on it so this is an easy five star. The people are lovely. The food is wonderful and if you don't try it, you're kidding yourself.

Saltimbocca di vitello alla Romana- veal cutlets topped with prosciutto, sage and provolone with a side of broccoli.
Lee C.

We are from New Jersey and have eaten at some really good Italian restaurants in the New York / New Jersey area. We never eat Italian food on vacation in Siesta Key because we always feel it isn't anywhere close to what we experience at home. We decided to try a local Italian place and I was scrolling through the Yelp reviews and came across La Dolce Vita. It appears there really were no negative reviews for this place at all and everybody raved about how great the homemade food was. They weren't wrong. This place is a hidden gem. It is tucked away in a strip mall with a sushi place and a schnitzel place (as well as some tanning salon). Everything we eat here was delicious. My daughter recently returned from Italy and said that many of the items we ordered reminded her of her trip. Very authentic. Every item was delicious. This was my first my son's first time trying veal and he loved it. The calamari was also perfectly cooked and not ridiculously greasy and over-fried like other restaurants. The waitstaff were amazing as these women made sure we were happy and all of our needs were being met. They weren't pushy at all. We will definitely be back here the next time we're in the area!

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Maria V.

I loved it last year, and I love it even more this year! The service is always exceptional, and we feel like family every time we visit. The homemade limoncello is absolutely outstanding, and I'm thrilled they still carry Fratelli Vogadoei Amaroni wine--it's the perfect pairing! As for the meal, we all opted for pasta, and it was delicious as always. You really can't go wrong with any dish on the menu, but when in doubt, try the lasagna. It never disappoints

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Beyond happy with tonight's dinner. Best experience. Best gnocchi and sauce. Cutest family environment, felt like a part of it!

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So sweet intimate, and fab service and the food is to die for!! A great place that will please every age and taste.

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Great service and the food was fresh and homemade. The limoncello was perfection at the end of the meal.

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We had dinner there last night, I ordered lasagna, hardly any noodles, sauce was runny and very greasy.

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3 months ago

Every experience here has been excellent. Delicious branzino, wonderful veal piccata, best bolognese lasagna in the USA and Italy.

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Very friendly staff. Great Italian food. Highly recommend this to someone looking for authentic Italian dishes

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Great food! Highly authentic! Great service and quiet intimate atmosphere. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out.

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Do you serve Gluten Free Pasta?

Hi Diane Yes we serve a ci gluten free pasta Thank you for asking!… Read more

Could we seat a table of 20 for a wedding rehearsal (family) lunch or better yet, is there a room for private parties?

Hi Andy Yes se can accomodate your party. We can do a private party.… Read more

Where can I purchase a gift certificate? I live in NC

Call Tina. She probably can provide you with a gift certificate. She is the owner. Who ever you give it too will have the very best meal and the best service..

Do they have a full service bar?

Hi Vincent, I'm so sorry we do not have a full bar, but we do have a wonderful Italians wine, and we also serve Aperol Spritz, wicht it is a great combination of Aperol (… Read more

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