La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Name: La Dolce Vita - Detroit
Address: 17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI, United States, 48203
Telephone: (313) 826-6051
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (2076)

$31 to $50

Italian

17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

High ceilings and romantic twinkling lights create a chic atmosphere, perfect for a drink and appetizer at the bar or a full dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 826-6051
Website
http://www.detroitldv.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
Cedarhurst and Woodward
Parking details
Valet service
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,076 people are saying

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

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita in Detroit offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food" and "wonderful service." The restaurant features a beautiful ambiance, often with live music, making it perfect for special occasions. While some reviews cite inconsistent experiences, the majority highlight the "great Italian food" and "attentive staff," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

2,076 Reviews

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Diana
Argentina7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
-lobster omelette was superb. What a great menu selection they have now under new management. -Was able to get a reservation for Easter with no problem. -Enjoyed the piano playing in the background. Will definitely be back soon.
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Brandon VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paige was a great waitress. Food was delicious and the smoked old fashioned was a hit
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Mary Jo
Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience, great Italian food, excellent service. Highly recommend for a special night out.
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chyann
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my boyfriend birthday and he cleaned his plate the food was good and the ambience was perfect for date night our server ( Mario) was great and the staff was very accommodating! We will be back!
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Natalie VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the service, to the food, and the ambiance , everything was phenomenal.
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Lesley
Detroit / Eastern Michigan6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been dining at La Dolce Vita for about 30 years now. The current owners have really elevated the experience. The interior has been refreshed and the menu is more elegant than before.
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Nick VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was amazing. The service was wonderful. Great server, great food and live entertainment.
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Wallace
Detroit / Eastern Michigan4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We've been to LDV many times. The food was outstanding and we had very good service.
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Mary Ann
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
2.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The service was very slow. It took a long time for the server to take our order, and then we had to wait a long time for the bill. Also, the chef is way too crazy about bell peppers. The potatoes that accompanied my omelet were overwhelmed by the amount of bell pepper, and there was a 2-inch piece of red bell pepper in my omelet that he hadn't bothered to cut up.
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J
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
If you’re a man planning to visit La Dolce Vita in the summer, be aware: “Business Elegant” apparently means NO shorts, even if they’re nice dress shorts with a dressy shirt. Nowhere on their website does it clearly state this—just “Casual Elegance” on one page and “Business Elegant” on another, with the only explicit restriction being no hats. Meanwhile, women can walk in wearing barely-there skirts and thigh-high patent leather boots with no issue. To make it even more ridiculous, I watched a man be seated while wearing a T-shirt featuring a woman in a bikini on the back and velvet sweatpants. So much for dress code consistency. For an establishment trying so hard to be high-end, the manager was walking around in a crew-neck T-shirt, and the staff was all wearing sneakers. But somehow, nice dress shorts aren’t acceptable? Make it make sense. On top of that, valet parking is mandatory for $10, and if you don’t have cash, they’ll take your card—plus a sneaky processing fee they don’t mention upfront. The food is solid, but the place is wildly overpriced for what it is—an attempt at “high-end elegance” in the middle of 7 Mile. Drinks take forever, and the manager? Rude and entitled. Save your money and go somewhere that actually values its customers.
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La Dolce Vita - Detroit is rated 4 stars by 2076 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203

Additional information

Cross street
Cedarhurst and Woodward
Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet service
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.detroitldv.com/
Phone number
(313) 826-6051

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