La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8

1137 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-2524
Website
http://ladolcevitalajolla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alfio Conti
Private party facilities
La Dolce Vita Ristorante is the perfect location for your next special event. No matter the size or budget, we go out of our way to make your occasion a very special one. ladolcevitalajolla@gmail.com

Location
1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Cave Street
Parking details
Plenty of off street parking. Valet parking across the street. Parking garage next door.
Entertainment
Live music on Friday night only.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Tiramisu$8.00
Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso Layered with Sweet Mascarpone. Topped with Chocolate Shavings
Cannoli$8.00
Italian Pastry Filled with Sweetened Ricotta and Pistachio
Warm Chocolate Brownie$8.00
Soft Chocolate Brownie Served Warm with a Scoop of Vanilla Gelato
Homemade Cheesecake$8.00
New York Style Cheesecake with a Cookie Crust. With Chocolate and Raspberry Sauce
Vanilla Gelato$8.00
Creamy Italian Ice Cream

Drink

Hot Tea$3.50
Affogato al Cafe$8.00
Vanilla Gelato Drowned in Espresso Topped with Chocolate Shavings
Espresso$3.50
Cappuccino$5.00
Coffee Americano$3.50

What 1,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Best Value
San Diego
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla offers an authentically Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests praise the "generous portions" and "cozy, warm ambiance," making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With friendly staff and a charming courtyard setting, it's a "hidden gem" worth visiting repeatedly.

1,170 Reviews

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Lisa
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time and delicious food. Never disappoints. One of our staples and one where we bring out of town guests.
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Collette
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were starving! Asked for indoor seating and they accommodated so nicely! Started w grilled octopus/shrimp (perfect spiciest). and the eggplant (so cheesy and delicious)! Giorgio was phenomenal- it was my daughter’s birthday and he made it such a great event. Was attentive and informative and humorous while running all over the restaurant. Food was prepared well, served piping hot, and all dishes were great but the pistachio pesto was so unique and hearty. Great value for what we received!
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Rick
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a very nice evening eating at La Dolce Vita. We sat at an outside table with a heater lamp and we were mostly comfortable in the middle of winter. They were very busy but the service was very friendly and attentive. The four of us all enjoyed our dinners and it was very nice of the owner to visit with us. We will definitely come back.
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Matthew
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked a room with sliding door so it was private for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. The ambiance and location was perfect. The waiter was pretty attentive although he kept leaving one of the sliding doors open when he would leave, so my husband would get up and close it again. My mother is has a hearing aid and finds it hard to hear well in noisy restaurants which is why we wanted the door closed. We ordered several appetizers and bottles of wine and they were all very good. Everyone in the group of 12 I talked to enjoyed their meal as well. It is pricey, but the private room made up for that in spades. Overall my parents were very pleased with their dinner and the private room so I highly recommend this venue for a larger party like this.
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Dom
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding restaurant! Delicious food and excellent service.
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Emily
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delicious food, in a lowkey but tastefully decorated atmosphere.
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Eric
VIP
San Francisco
107 reviews
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had excellent service, were very attentive, and were responsive to our many requests (sorry!). Broad menu selections, all of us (6) chose multiple courses and different orders, all were enjoyed! (my wife didn't complain!). Only issue I have is corkage was $35/bottle and we also ordered multiple glasses of wine...
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Ann
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food wonderful service highly recommend - been enjoying for over 10 years
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Arianna
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always. My table ordered all the specials last night and all were delicious. Always happy with food, ambiance & service! Can’t wait to go back!
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Kristin
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here several times. It’s very authentic and consistent. You could definitely share a pasta entree as the potions are generous. The service is great and staff is always pleasant. My husband loves the swordfish. So So good!
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FAQs

La Dolce Vita Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Dolce Vita Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-2524.

La Dolce Vita Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

Cross street
Cave Street
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of off street parking. Valet parking across the street. Parking garage next door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfio Conti
Entertainment
Live music on Friday night only.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://ladolcevitalajolla.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-2524
Private party facilities
La Dolce Vita Ristorante is the perfect location for your next special event. No matter the size or budget, we go out of our way to make your occasion a very special one. ladolcevitalajolla@gmail.com

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Cannoli

Margherita

Pepperoni

Menu

Dolce

Tiramisu$8.00

Cannoli$8.00

Warm Chocolate Brownie$8.00

Homemade Cheesecake$8.00

Vanilla Gelato$8.00

Drink

Hot Tea$3.50

Affogato al Cafe$8.00

Espresso$3.50

Cappuccino$5.00

Coffee Americano$3.50

What 1,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Dolce Vita Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Dolce Vita Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is La Dolce Vita Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information