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La Dolce Vita of Belmar, Belmar, NJ

La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.5 (2046)
$30 and under
Italian
400 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.

The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

What 2,046 people are saying

La Dolce Vita of Belmar 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita of Belmar offers an "exceptional" dining experience with "delicious" food and "outstanding" service. Guests praise the "warm and inviting" ambiance, with a fantastic ocean view. The restaurant is known for its "superb" dishes, including a noteworthy veal chop parmesan. Despite occasional noise and reservation issues, it's a beloved spot for many.

2,046 Reviews
  1. Gene VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    After many visits to this restaurant we were very disappointed. Chicken cutlet parm was delicious, but the pasta was cold. Our server never came to check on us after the food was brought out. We only saw him when it was time to bring the check! With the prices they charge you would expect a lot more!

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  2. Sharon VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another impromptu visit did not disappoint. Great food, wonderful service, nothing to complain about!

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  3. lauren VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Easter dinner and the restaurant was packed, which is to be expected on a holiday. Usually, at most restaurants service and food aren't as good on holidays, but this restaurant was an exception. The food was excellent!! And our waiter, Michael was very attentive and so friendly. We will definitely go back and recommend it to our friends:)

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  4. Andrea

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter Sunday, was not rushed at all. Service and food were excellent. Can't wait to go back.

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  5. William

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it great evening with great friends. FOOD WAS DELICIOUS service was outstanding and the view was memorable.

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  6. Tim

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Six of us went to La Dolce Vita for the first time, and what an awesome experience it was! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the perfect tone for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with just the right balance of elegance and comfort. The food was absolutely superb. Every dish that came out of the kitchen was beautifully presented and full of flavor. I personally had the veal chop parmesan, and I can honestly say it was the best I’ve ever had—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. What truly made the evening stand out, though, was the exceptional service. A special shoutout to our server, Paul, who was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made us feel welcome and taken care of without ever being intrusive. The service he provided was truly second to none. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the night, and we’re already talking about when we’ll be coming back. La Dolce Vita has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorite restaurants.

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  7. Carolyn

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner celebrating my birthday! We started with an appetizer that I never thought of making the combination! We didn’t feel rushed or neglected, perfect timing! All good!!

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  8. Jim

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Danny is always the best. We will continue to be regulars at La Dolce Vita

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  9. Kim

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was great, would love to check it out in the summer!

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  10. Keith VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eddie was the best!!! Very professional and seated us at a wonderful table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita of Belmar

400 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
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