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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.8 (1910)
$30 and under
Italian
12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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 1,910 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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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Cleveland's Little Italy offers "amazing food" and "wonderful service" in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. With dishes like eggplant Parmesan and short rib risotto, it's an "authentic Italian" gem. Guests enjoy the owner's personal touch and complimentary pasta tastings, making each visit "special" and "memorable."

1,910 Reviews
  1. Meri

    Cleveland1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Ask about pricing on specials before ordering. Overpriced relative to rest of the menu, and quality doesn’t compensate.

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  2. Matthew

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but service wasn’t the best. Visited before the dinner rush on a Friday when the restaurant was still mostly empty, but still felt very rushed by the waitress. Also I saw other tables getting served some kind of appetizer out of a big bowl which my table never got. Our waitress came and asked if we wanted boxes while we were still chewing our dinners and then brought the check without asking if we were considering dessert. It felt like we were being rushed out despite only being there less than hour (guaranteed 1.5 hrs with my party size according to the website). If the service was better this would be a 5 star review but the service definitely brought the experience down.

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  3. Mary VIP

    Cleveland23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Our favorite in Little Italy!

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  4. John

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wonderful atmosphere in a fantastic urban neighborhood. Owner Terry, and all staff, were gracious and welcoming.

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  5. Steven VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here before and again the service and food were amazing! Will definitely be back.

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  6. Brian

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely fantastic, plus the walk by fresh pasta drop off was delicious! If you haven't been, put it on the list when you're in Little Italy!

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  7. Gabi

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the food and the little extras! A spoonful of pasta brought table side to wet your palate! And then the ultimate complimentary palate cleanser of cannoli filling and fresh fruit! Will be back soon!

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  8. Amy

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, amazing character and ambiance, attentive staff, only flaw is the noise level makes it challenging at times. Dont let that stop you - A+!

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and location! Highly recommend!

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  10. Mike VIP

    Cleveland58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Whether you have a good time at La Dolce Vita is never about the food or service; they are always fine. It's about traffic and parking in Little Italy when you arrive. I'm happy to say that we arrived at valet parking just before 6PM on a Saturday, they parked us right away, and we went across to La Dolce Vita who seated us almost immediately. My wife ordered the house Cacio e Pepe; I had Pesto Omar but the proprietor was giving tastes of Cacio as well. And we had two white wines-- there's an Argentine Malbec if you're remembering Pope Francis-- and a quick dessert, and we were off to a concert. Speaking of concerts, don't forget La Dolce Vita's Monday night operas! And our car was #2 in line at the valet stand. An outstanding evening.

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.8 stars by 1910 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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