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Let us provide the perfect spot for your occasion. - La Dolce Vita Ristorante, La Jolla, CA

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1112 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of La Dolce Vita Ristorante restaurant

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
La Jolla

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-2524
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,112 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla shines with "outstanding hospitality" and "phenomenal" Italian cuisine. A hidden gem, this restaurant offers a "charming patio," delightful ambiance, and attentive service that feels like family. The generous portions and authentic flavors have diners returning often, making it a "must-visit" spot.

1,145 Reviews
  1. Mike

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Great prices. All around awesome evening.

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  2. Beth

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have consistently great service at La Dolce Vita and that will keep us coming back!

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  3. Susu

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place! Wonderful staff, excellent food, great place for a celebration … like being in Italy!

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  4. Anthony

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in all of San Diego. The food is excellent and the service is even better. You feel like family when you dine there.

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  5. ann

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BEST ITALIAN IN LA JOLLA we go there most weeks and the food it always amazing Alfie always makes us feel special as do all his staff and servers and I see they do that to all their customers we made our next reservation consistency and price and ambiance make it perfect

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  6. Jill

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining here. The owner and staff make you feel like honored guests. The food is always spectacular here. The service is amazing. We take only our special friends here. Would recommend to everyone!

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  7. Elias

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great time, Great food we will return, we enjoy it

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  8. Jeanne

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding and food was delicious! We had six different dishes and everyone enjoyed their meal.

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  9. KellyH

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent authentic Italian. Will definitely go again.

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  10. Harry

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food with ample portions, second meal at home just as tasty! Great service, sincere, polite and not intrusive. Would add this to my list of go to places.

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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 1112 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of La Dolce Vita Ristorante restaurant

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
La Jolla

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Dolce Vita Ristorante

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cave Street
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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
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