La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8

1175 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Additional information

Location
1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone number
(858) 454-2524
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
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

Private dining

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 1,175 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
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Review summary

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La Dolce Vita Ristorante offers "outstanding hospitality" and "incredible service," making every visit memorable. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" Italian cuisine, especially the "fresh, homemade pasta." It's a "hidden gem" in La Jolla with a charming courtyard ambiance. Reasonably priced, it's a "must-visit" for authentic dining experiences.

1,208 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Houston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Asked for a spicy red sauce and they accommodated beautifully. Delicious!
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RosevilleMom
Minneapolis6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there on a rare rainy and cold night and they accommodated us in a separate private indoor room. The food was excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overalll the food was AMAZING! Service was great as well.
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Catherine
Minneapolis4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambience, and service. Good value and portion size for the price.
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chris VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic! I celebrated my birthday and they made me feel special.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Personally greeted by the owner. Accommodated our early arrival and presented us with a free dessert to share. Definitely will return.
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Desiree
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely a must visit! I am glad I chose this for a birthday dinner we were celebrating. The ambiance was definitely like Italy, and the service was quick. People were friendly and the food was authentic! We loved everything. Also, their plates are very generous. I loved my carpaccio and the rib eye was good. :)
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Waited for a table although we had a reservation booked a week in advance.
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Alison
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine here. This is one of my fave spots in La Jolla.
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Kimberly
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Go! You won’t be disappointed! Great food and service!
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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 1175 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 454-2524
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
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

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining

Private Dinning Room

Custom inquiry

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 1,175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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