La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8

1187 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

2 Apr 2025

20:30

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
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

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

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 1,187 people are saying

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

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

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla offers "amazing food" and "incredible service" in a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "generous portions." The staff is "super friendly and attentive," and the restaurant is a "hidden gem" that provides a "genuine Italian experience."

1,220 Reviews

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Mana VIP
Central Coast4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambiance were great. We’ll definitely go back!
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Karen VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here a couple of times and loved it every time! The food is amazing and staff is great!
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Marion
San Diego7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the pesto fettuccine with chicken. I needed to add salt and then it was very tasty. We also had the burrata as an appetizer to share . It was delicious! The noise level indoors is extremely high which was annoying to me. The staff were super friendly and efficient.
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Cindy
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD EVER! The place is a true culinary gem along with great service and wonderful atmosphere. My friend I ordered the goat cheese app, Penne Alla Vodka, Risotto Short Rib and Cannoli for dessert. This was by far the best Italian food I have ever had and I have dined around the world. I live in Laguna Beach, but if true I lived closer, I would go here at least once a week. My true and heartfelt thanks to the restaurant staff who made the delicious food and waited on us perfectly.
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Robby
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been there twice now and each time the noise level was real high.
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Kevin
San Francisco11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
our second visit. delicious food and outstanding service. the first time we ate outside which was lovely. we were inside this visit and a couple of big groups were pretty loud which was the only negative.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super friendly staff and great ambiance. It was perfect for our large party and 2 year old!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pasta - great value - nice ambience - professional service.
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Martin
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Me and my fiancé we were 5 min late and they told us there was no reservation and they were closing soon after we drove 45 min to the restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Houston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
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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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 1187 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

2 Apr 2025

20:30

Booked 29 times today

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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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 1,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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?

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