La Dolce Vita

I had the best dining experience I’ve ever had here! We were promptly greeted with not only waters, but fresh PASTA and bread! The staff noticed we were dressed up and asked if there was an occasion. We were out for my birthday, and multiple employees wished me a happy birthday. Our waitress was able to give fantastic, informed dinner recommendations, and she was able to help us pick out some tasty cocktails. Our food came and we all agreed it was the best pasta we had ever had! At the end of dinner, our waitress brought over birthday tiramisu and a fruit plate. It was so kind and absolutely delicious! We also tried the banana foster tiramisu, cannoli, and chocolate cake. Again, fantastic! I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday. The staff took great care of us and made sure to make me feel special. We will be back soon!

Great little Italian place in the heart of Little Italy. Service was so attentive which was nice. We arrived as they opened at 4 pm. Portions were very generous and the Meatballs (2) Appetizer was delicious. However, while our main course was good, I expected better especially based on all the reviews I read. I was underwhelmed, honestly. We had the pesto pasta and the pasta with meat sauce and we've had better. Maybe it was an off day. [Edit per Restaurant response/request: the pasta in our dishes was not drained enough, both watery - which affected the sauce taste too, it tasted off; somebody was in a hurry in the kitchen that evening! otherwise, it would have been very good] Anyway, if we go back we'll try something else. The place is quaint and has ambiance, lots of elbow room too. We would try it again and would recommend it anyway.

We are Foodies from NWA out of Bentonville Arkansas. La Dolce Vita really gave us an authentic taste of the sweet life of Italian cuisine. From a warm friendly welcome to great conversation with the staff. We have tried a little from every spot in little Italy but La Dolce Vita gave us the truest feel of Italy! The ingredients were fresh. Ava our waitress was wonderful and the owner was active and attentive to his customers. After getting a taste of the rest of little Italy we couldn't resist coming back for more!

Really delicious and authentic. I am so annoyed of Italian food where they dunk cheese on top of everything so this was very nice. The risotto was super flavorful and the fish that came with it literally melted in my mouth. The gnocchi dolce Vito was really nice as well. The tiramsu was a little bit heavy on cream but was still really delicious. Also our server was really sweet and made sure to get us exactly what we wanted. Really great place to eat at in Little Italy!

Reservations highly recommended as it took us a few tries to get into this place over the month of December. But it was worth it! 5 stars. Amazing Italian food and authentic Italian atmosphere. Our group got the calamari appetizer which is actually not breaded but SO good. For meals we all got a few different pasta dishes and all I would order again. You can tell the owner is very involved as he walked around checking in with everyone. Self-parking is a bit tricky as it is little Italy but a spot can typically be found on one of the side streets. Highly recommend! Oh, and I forgot to mention the dessert - fruit and a sweet ricotta! Maybe my favorite item of the night.

The service, the food, the ambiance were all amazing. The staff was hustling around and completely on top of things, the man I assume was the owner was so sweet and was checking on us as much as our server who was also wonderful. We each got a different dish and were so pleased with them (ravioli di summer with Fellini and then the pesto Omar). I would give this more stars if I could. Can’t wait to go back!

Not a local’s opinion. Very happy we made reservations, La Dolce Vita is obviously loved by many. The staff was mostly attentive, but obviously very busy. For appetizers we ordered the Hungarian Hots and Vine Ripe Caprese. The Caprese was disappointing, and the tomatoes were not ripe and little flavor. The Hungarian Hots was the star of the show, I believe we all wanted to lick the plate. My son had the Pesto Omar, and it was very safe decision but absolutely delicious. My husband had the chicken Parmesan his “go-to” and overall the dish was tasty but the pasta was cooked about one minute short of Al dente sadly. I enjoyed Seafood Di Mare and it was very delicious. The portions are enough to serve two. The overall decor was like walking int a garage sale or someone’s random personal collections of knickknacks. A person whom I believe to be an owner was walking through the restaurant and greeting local regulars with a large bowl of pasta that he dished out of to his many favorites throughout the evening, sweet but a bit unsanitary. Overall delish and we can’t wait to try all the restaurants in Little Italy and provide our opinion on the the best!

Tonight's trip to little Italy was outstanding!! We chose LA Dolce Vita, and if I could say we were impressed, that would be an understatement. Our server was Oliver, he knew the menu extensively and gave fantastic recommendations. He was extremely polite yet felt like a long-time friend at the same time. He took the time to explain some menu choices, and boy, was he right! It was a busy night, and he was spot on, definitely a great asset to the restaurant. We decided on the molto meatballs for an appetizer, super flavorful. The veal really shines though and was seasoned perfectly! Our server reccomend the fettuccine Fellini with pancetta for my fiance, and I chose the Abruzze. WOW!!!! My fiance absolutely loved her dish, The fettuccine was so tender, perfectly cooked, and the flavor of the pasta was delicious. The perfect balance of creamy tomatoe sauce and the pancetta really brought through the savory salty notes. My Abruzze was a thief, lol. I would say it stole the show. The veal and ground beef were definitely quality and the absolute perfect ratio. The blend of herbs and seasonings couldn't be better. Normally, i would add salt and pepper to any dish, I would smack myself if I even thought of adding anything. (Ok... so maybe some red pepper flakes, but I love anything and everything spicy) Dessert is normally not something we go for, but the tiramisu was some, if not the absolute best I have ever had. The owner, Terry, stopped by and introduced himself and offered us a sample of the Cacio e pepe. It was delicious, and I would highly recommend it for any creamy Alfredo type sauce lovers. Terry is a great guy, loves his customers, and makes sure the Italian family ways are shared with everyone. We are from the Youngstown area, we found out he was old friends with my fiancé's poppa and spoke great things about him. The good guys always stick together, and the bad guys...well their just on their own. I love that motto, sir. Lastly, maybe should be firstly, hats off to the chefs and kitchen staff. You guys knocked it out of the park, and we owe you a round from the bar next time we're in. We look forward to another visit very soon, and we will be bringing some friends and family as well. This place is way too good not to share. For all those who wonder. Stop in and give "the sweet life" a try. You won't be disappointed!