La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8

1119 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 36 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–21:30
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
Area
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

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

Drink

Hot TeaUS$3.50
Affogato al CafeUS$8.00
Vanilla Gelato Drowned in Espresso Topped with Chocolate Shavings
EspressoUS$3.50
CappuccinoUS$5.00
Coffee AmericanoUS$3.50

What 1,119 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla shines with "outstanding hospitality" and "phenomenal" Italian cuisine. A hidden gem, this restaurant offers a "charming patio," delightful ambiance, and attentive service that feels like family. The generous portions and authentic flavors have diners returning often, making it a "must-visit" spot.

1,152 Reviews

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Charlie
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My wife had salmon on spaghetti. The spaghetti came overcooked. It was real soft and soggy. I ordered the ribeye steak. It came with the side vegetables. It was great. This place does not have a lot of selections on beer unfortunately, and a 12-oz can is priced at $10. I think it’s overpriced. Usually, a 16-oz draft beer (which is better than can) glass would be prized at 8-9 dollars for the other comparable restaurants in La Jolla.
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Tina
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. We were greeted with a warm smile by the hostess. Our server was wonderful and prompt. Our party of 6 tried 5 different dishes (shrimp Salvatore, pollo dolce vita, spaghetti pescatore, lobster ravioli) that arrived quickly, hot, and at the same time. Everyone absolutely *savored* their meals. Seafood was fresh. Pasta was al dente. Sauces were so flavorful!!! 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼WE WILL BE BACKKKKKKK
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Cinde
VIP
San Francisco
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both my husband and I enjoyed out dinner. Our server was very good. It was a bit cold where our table was near the door which was open due to outside diners.
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Melanie
VIP
Hawaii
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional service and food. This is our favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. The owner always greats us as if we have been friends for years. The staff is extremely pleasant and informative , and the food beyond fantastic.
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Shelly
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a pleasant dining experience for our family with elementary and high school aged kids. We enjoyed it so much we brought my MIL for her birthday. We usually go before noon so there are no crowds or waiting.
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Susan
VIP
New Mexico
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful restaurant. Giorgio was attentive and made good suggestions. We were party of four and all of us enjoyed our meal. Would definitely dine here again.
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Melanie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was excellent. Indoor and patio dining. Cute setup with fountain and fire heaters. 5 star
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Mike
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Great prices. All around awesome evening.
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Beth
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have consistently great service at La Dolce Vita and that will keep us coming back!
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Susu
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place! Wonderful staff, excellent food, great place for a celebration … like being in Italy!
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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 1119 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Cave Street
Area
La Jolla
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:30
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Cannoli

Margherita

Pepperoni

Menu

Dolce

TiramisuUS$8.00

CannoliUS$8.00

Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$8.00

Homemade CheesecakeUS$8.00

Vanilla GelatoUS$8.00

Drink

Hot TeaUS$3.50

Affogato al CafeUS$8.00

EspressoUS$3.50

CappuccinoUS$5.00

Coffee AmericanoUS$3.50

What 1,119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information