La Dolce Vita Ristorante

Name: La Dolce Vita Ristorante
Address: 1237 Prospect St Ste P, La Jolla, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 454-2524
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1237)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
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
(858) 454-2524
Website
http://ladolcevitalajolla.com/
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

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

Tiramisu$8.00
Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso Layered with Sweet Mascarpone. Topped with Chocolate Shavings
Cannoli$8.00
Italian Pastry Filled with Sweetened Ricotta and Pistachio
Warm Chocolate Brownie$8.00
Soft Chocolate Brownie Served Warm with a Scoop of Vanilla Gelato
Homemade Cheesecake$8.00
New York Style Cheesecake with a Cookie Crust. With Chocolate and Raspberry Sauce
Vanilla Gelato$8.00
Creamy Italian Ice Cream

Drink

Hot Tea$3.50
Affogato al Cafe$8.00
Vanilla Gelato Drowned in Espresso Topped with Chocolate Shavings
Espresso$3.50
Cappuccino$5.00
Coffee Americano$3.50

What 1,237 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Ristorante 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla offers an "absolutely amazing" Italian dining experience with "exceptional" food and "incredible" service. Guests rave about the "authentic" dishes, generous portions, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The extensive wine selection and friendly staff make it a "must-visit" gem for both locals and tourists.

1,270 Reviews

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Taylor VIP
San Diego25 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the seating and outdoor area during day time. Service was great and Fod was super good!!!
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David
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, stellar service - great experience all around. So many options to choose from! We will for sure be back. Thank you so much.
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ann VIP
San Diego39 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we go at least twice.a month and love it best Italian food in San Diego
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Marius
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Solid italian spot! Good food, great ambience !would recommend!
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Kelly
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, wonderful ambience & great service! We’ll definitely be back!!
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daniel
Mexico City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
El servicio del mesero muy despota diciendo que tenía mucho trabajo que nos apuráramos a pedir. Y luego nos trajo la cuenta y nos dijo que ya se iba
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Jay
Austin1 review
1.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was treated poorly by the host, the manager. Felt like borderline discrimination, they clearly did not want me and my wife to eat there.
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Erin
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, service was incredible. We had a great time and would definitely recommend!
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Myranda
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best Italian dining experience we have had. Not only was the food delicious but the staff was so friendly you really felt like you were part of a big family. Will definitely be returning.
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Monica
Baja California1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place, food is delicious, service above expectations. Always great ambience.
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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 4.7 stars by 1237 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

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

Website
http://ladolcevitalajolla.com/
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

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Dolce

Tiramisu$8.00

Cannoli$8.00

Warm Chocolate Brownie$8.00

Homemade Cheesecake$8.00

Vanilla Gelato$8.00

Drink

Hot Tea$3.50

Affogato al Cafe$8.00

Espresso$3.50

Cappuccino$5.00

Coffee Americano$3.50

What 1,237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Dolce Vita Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Dolce Vita Ristorante restaurant rated?

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