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La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1202 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 1,202 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Ristorante 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Ristorante captivates with its "wonderful ambiance," "outstanding food," and "excellent service." Diners relish the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "generous portions." The attentive staff, including a welcoming owner, create a "charming atmosphere" that's perfect for special occasions or casual dining, making it a "hidden gem" in La Jolla.

1,235 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always great. We make sure to eat here during our yearly visit.

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  2. Lauren VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 10 people on a Saturday night during car weekend. The hostess was able to accommodate all of us at a comfortable table. The waiters were very personable and efficient. Our dinners were brought out in a timely fashion to each one of us. Food was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meal immensely. Wine was also very good. I highly recommend this restaurant to all.

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  3. Coco VIP

    Portland21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, the service was very good and we feel the price for our yummy food was fair. The owner welcomed us at the door and his staff were attentive and gracious, making us feel more like they were hosting us rather than simply serving us. Thank you!

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  4. Lynn

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here. It's great for a special occasion or just a regular night out. The service and ambiance are outstanding, and the food is delicious. We've ever been disappointed.

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  5. Margherita

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both outstanding !!! We will definitely be back as there were so many items on the menu to chose from.

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  6. Gerard

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Dolce Vita was magnificent to say the least! From the moment we arrived and right through 3 courses the service was excellent. We had six people in our party and all of us LOVED our meals. A 5 star experience for sure! Next time we are in San Diego we will be back.

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  7. Parker

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is amazing. Food is great. Reasonable pricing.

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  8. Gaurang VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at La Dolce Vita in La Jolla with a group of eight and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. The food was delicious and authentically Italian—everything felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. We sat outside on a cool evening, and they had plenty of heaters to keep everyone warm and comfortable. The eggplant appetizer and the eggplant entrée stood out as highlights—both were exceptionally well done. Overall, it was a charming spot with great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend for a cozy, satisfying Italian meal in La Jolla.

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  9. Hank VIP

    San Diego95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I almost hate to write an excellent review because I'm afraid everyone will start going here, and I won't be able to get a table. La Dolce Vita is our favorite restaurant in San Diego. The staff is welcoming and professional, the menu is extensive, the food is incredible, the food coming out of the kitchen is really fast, and the atmosphere is great. We usually sit outside when we can, as the milieu is so welcoming. It's a bit loud inside, but not too bad. I can't recommend this restaurant more highly.

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  10. Jim

    Naples11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful quaint little Italian gem in the heart of downtown LaJolla.

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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 1202 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
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
  • 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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