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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7 (1932)
$30 and under
Italian
12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live Opera Night!

    $60.00 per person

    Apr 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Join us for our Live Opera Show! Tickets are $60 per person and come with a 5-course family style meal.
    Live Opera Night! Photo

What 1,932 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Cleveland's Little Italy offers an inviting "family owned atmosphere" with "delicious food" that brings guests back time and again. Guests rave about the "wonderful host Terry" and the "old world tradition" that creates a "real taste of Italy." Enjoy "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a lively ambiance, enhanced by unique experiences like opera nights. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is consistently praised as "amazing," making it a beloved choice in the vibrant neighborhood.
1,932 Reviews
  1. Charlene

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming little restaurant. The owner was wandering around, chatting with customers and overseeing the staff. Food was delicious! Service was prompt and polite. Would definitely recommend !

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  2. maryo

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic Yes it was somewhat loud but that is how a good restaurant in Italy is. I ha led a friend pick a restaurant for us in Stress Italy by the noise level . Will for sure be going back!

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  3. Marianne

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE this restaurant for it's food, it's ambience, and it's OWNER who makes me feel like family! I only wish when 2-3 of us go, we could get separate checks. Then, on a scale of 1-10, La Dolce Vita would get a 20!

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  4. Sidney

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family owned atmosphere and delicious food everytime. I will keep coming back to this joint everytime I am craving Italian food.

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  5. Georgia

    Indiana15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. This is our 3rd Opera dinner! Love it!

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  6. amalio VIP

    Southwest Florida7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opera on the patio was an amazing experience...thank you to the entire team for giving us a memorable afternoon of fantastic food and entertainment!

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  7. Roger

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great people at Dolce Vita! Terry is a wonderful host. Old world tradition. I real taste of Italy.

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  8. Jon

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Food was amazing, atmosphere was like lively. Service was a bit slow but the place was so enjoyable that it didn’t matter. I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in Cleveland!

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  9. Charles VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Unique tastes. Large portions! Great desserts. A fantastic waitress in Laura! Energetic, helpful, fun to talk to, and works very hard to take care of her customers!!!

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  10. Sandy

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience celebrating birthdays! Terry stopped by with salad and great conversation.

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1932 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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