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Dolce Vita

4.6

276 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

The second establishment in the Chef Marco Wiles family, Dolce Vita aims to bring the taste of true authentic Neapolitan pizza to Houston. Located in the heart of Montrose, Dolce Vita's casual atmosphere with its custom imported wood burning oven will bring the true taste of Italian pizza to you with the quality the Wiles family is known for.

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Marinara$9.00
tomato, garlic, oregano
Calzone$15.00
porchetta, mozzarella, parmigiano, ricotta
Siciliana$12.00
tomato, mozzarella, olives, capers
Romana$12.00
cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, anchovies
Calabrese$14.00
tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
Vongole$15.00
manila clams, garlic, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella
Melanzane$12.00
tomato, mozzarella, eggplant, parmigiano
Robiola$14.00
robiola, leeks, housecured pancetta
Margherita$16.00
tomato, basil, imported bufala mozzarella
- Cows Milk Mozzarella$12.00
Tonno e Cipolla$15.00
tomato, preserved sicilian tuna, tropea onions
Salsiccia e Friarielli$15.00
housemade sausage, rapini, imported smoked bufala
Finocchio e Bottarga$15.00
tomato, parmigiano, shaved fennel, chilies, bottarga
Taleggio$15.00
taleggio, arugula, pears, truffle oil
Prosciutto e Rucola$15.00
tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula
Zucca$14.00
butternut squash, housecured pancetta, imported smoked bufula, red onions
Modo Mio$17.00
choice of five items

Pasta

Orecchiette$14.00
escarole and housemade sausage
Paccheri$14.00
tomato, basil, reggiano
Spaghetti$14.00
cacio e pepe
Rigatoni$14.00
alla carbonara
Maccheroni$14.00
prosciutto, peas and scallions
Gnocchi al Ragu' Bolognese$14.00
Bucatini all' Amatriciana$14.00
Spaghetti, Clams and Ceci$15.00

Pesce (Fish)

$9 each

Anchovies
grape tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil
Crispy Shrimp
with potatoes, onion and capers
Calamari
with mint, orange and olives
Salmon "Marinato"

Fritto (Fried)

$8 each

Baby Artichokes
Mozzarella In Carrozza
Fingerling Potatoes "Arrabbiata"

Crochette

$8 each

Panzerotti
potato, provolone, salame
Suppli'
risotto and mozzarella
Pumpkin, Goat Cheese

Altro (Other)

Bruschetta$12.00
burrata, prosciutto bacon and crispy spinach
Black Truffle Egg Toast$14.00
Meatballs and Marinara$12.00
Eggplant "la Parmigiana"$10.00

What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

92% of people would recommend it to a friend

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food3service5ambience4
Overall good experience and good price, I think I just didn’t enjoy what I picked, I think the food is probably great, wine was good
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kevink
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, great service. Will definitely be going back.
MM
MarcoM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Noise level a bit high but great pizza and service. Overall great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pasta and pizza
DC
DavidC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a wonderful dinner last Saturday. Started with with a soft shell crab appetizer, which was fresh, light the bufala mozzarella was fresh & was a wonderful medley with the tomato & basil. Chose some nice reds to accompany dinner. Dessert was cappuccinos with biscotti. Lovely all the way around and we’ll definitely be coming back.
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PP68
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall5food3service4ambience5
Hanno messo la panna nella carbonara 🙈 Come dice un saggio della cucina “Nella carbonara, non c’è la panna, non c’è la panna! Hai capito??!!?”
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall1food1service4ambience3
The four entrees we ordered were absolutely horrible. I was so disappointed since the restaurant came highly recommended. We didn’t eat much of the food and the waiter didn’t even comment/ask about our experience even after clearing our table within 15 minutes of being served. We didn’t want to say anything because we were celebrating a special occasion with out of town guest. In hindsight, a conversation with the manager should have taken place.
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rara
Las Vegas
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite go to- quick and delicious food, warm atmosphere. Totally authentic. Please don’t close!
HB
HeidiB
Houston
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
First of all, the building is darling, the atmosphere is wonderful, the servers and manager are 5 star, maybe 6 star! The food was not as spectacular as I was expecting - given that the sister restaurant is my all time favorite place (Vinoteca Poscol). I am not going to write it off, I will however ask the server what to order since I must have chosen the wrong things. We started with a special appetizer described as Fresh fig, with Prosciutto and Arugula. There was one fig. If you list fig first, please let fig dominate the plate. There was a lot of Prosciutto and a lot of arugula. And one little pet peeve of mine, we asked for bread to go with this dish. The bread finally came after we had already finished everything on the plate, and then we were charged for it. Please, waitstaff, if a guest asks for something, and there is a charge, make sure they know it. Most restaurants, including Vinoteca Poscol, serve bread for free. We were shocked to see the $4 charge for bread, that btw, we didn't eat, because it came so late. Next, Calamari with orange and mint - this is a cold salad-style dish. What an amazing flavor combination. The calamari was a bit on the chewy side, but I loved this dish. Tallegio, Arugula and Pear Pizza with Truffle Oil. We asked the server to eliminate the truffle oil, because the restaurant smelled of truffle oil, it was over powering. I like truffle, but not too much. This pizza is unimpressive. Perhaps the truffle oil has to be there for it to be good? I think the pears should be cooked along with the pizza, not raw, and placed on top after it comes out of the oven. I think it could be improved immensely by the addition of a little bit of a cured meat, any, just something salty. For dessert we ordered the Pear poached in red wine with Ricotta. The presentation is outstanding. The flavors are very nice, not a wow, but very nice. I hope you don't sell the building before I have a chance to go back and give it another try!
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Gigia
Houston
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent pizza
TS
TaylorS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dolce Vita is a place I can always count on to go for a GREAT meal! I recommend sharing a bunch of different items with some friends. Has been a personal favorite for years.
LC
LCR22
Baton Rouge
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite date spots! Always great food, great service, and no rush!!! We will be back!
N
Nicolas
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
If you wish to eat a pizza exactly like you would in Italy, this is the place. The two story building is cozy and the food is great. Gnocchi, another typical Italian dish, are also delicious.
JU
JULIE
Houston
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
We love this place!!! The food is always amazing as well as the service and the staff.
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DavidF
Houston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience4
The food was mediocre. Cacio & Pepe is an emblematic dish in Rome, where I've enjoyed it many times. At Dolce it was poorly prepared, too heavy with cooled congealed cheese. Gunk. The correct way to prepare the peppercorns for the dish is to toast them, then crush them. The pepper in the Dolce version was not handled this way. Not a good item for the menu unless it can be made correctly. The Parsley and Pancetta salad was terrible. Loaded with a thick layer of grated cheese, it was difficult to get to the parsley and enjoy its flavor. The pancetta was rock hard, over cooked to the point of burning. It was unchewable for the most part. The waiter wanted to pour the cooking fat over the salad, but I stopped him. Parsley is too delicate for such hot and heavy treatment. My wife's grilled fish was good. So was the pizza our guest enjoyed. The pear and the chocolate cake desserts were good. This restaurant tends to be uneven. I prefer the upscale Da Marco where my wife and I dine regularly. Same owner/chef, but a world of difference in quality.
HL
HowardL
Los Angeles
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome. Best pizza ever anywhere if you like Neapolitan
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Always
Houston
425 reviews
vip
4.0
425 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience3
I will be sorry to see this go. Great food and wines in a very comfortable setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a great experience at Dolce Vita. It was my first time dining for an anniversary and they truly made it special! Our waiter was so sweet the hostess and waiter wished us a happy anniversary and surprised us with a beautiful dessert we ordered writing “happy anniversary” in chocolate. 10/10 for food and experience!
SL
SapurahL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Houston. We went there to celebrate my daughter's 15th birthday and we enjoyed everything - the service, the food and the ambience.
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Stephanie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved the food. I really hope this restaurant doesn’t close when the building sells and they can find a new home!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
The guy prepping our pizza after it came out of the oven was using his bare hands to get the arugula and put it on our pizza. This is Not acceptable
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jok123
Houston
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience2
Go when you can sit outside...it is EXTREMELY LOUD inside! We sat upstairs & noticed a group of men with kids at another table...The children were screaming & running around the tables without any adults telling them to be quiet to sit down. It was very disturbing to our dinner as we could not hear our own conversations at our table. There were 3 other tables beside us upset as well. I feel as if the management should have addressed this while we were trying to eat. I have children of my own & was appalled by this behavior in a restaurant. Otherwise, food is good, the bruschetta is fabulous & so are the artichokes. Our server was very nice & quick.
RM
RezaM
Houston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Please don’t close!!
VB
VictorB
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Great location. Our waitress was amazing!!
B
Brucie
Houston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always a wonderful restaurant with a great happy hour. We're sorry to see it go, and would be eager for a reincarnation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
Food was great!
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Flymama
Austin
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Overall, dinner was a big success. Food and wine were terrific. We were shown to our table and then didn't see anyone for another 15 minutes. Then, perhaps the evening shift arrived and we were then very "popular" with staff! We'll be back when we are next in Houston.
HD
HoustonDiner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is always great! I love their pizzas and small plates. Definitely recommend it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was great!
HL
HowardL
Los Angeles
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Epic as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s great for every occasion!! The restaurant is in a cute neighborhood old house. The service is incredible and the pizza feels like I’m in Italy. I love the butter nut squash and capers salad as well!! Reasonably priced food as well!
RR
RennaR
Tallahassee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious!
RS
RyanS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience1
Too long to list but I’ll focus on the bread. What a rip off. Cut up pizza bread dregs. No flavor. No olive oil served with the bread until we asked. As a side note, when we asked about an antipasti spread, the waiter tried to sell us on buying all of the meats and cheeses...for two people. Awful value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
Noise was very loud and uncomfortable upstairs so staff was very kind to move our family. The entire service was great.
JL
JanetL
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun - never disappoints!
RG
RaymondG
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have a great time every time we visit. The food is great and service is even better. If you're looking for a great place to have a casual night out with friends or family this is the place. Can be pretty loud on the weekends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Abfab as always
HC
HelenC
Houston
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2019
overall2food4service2ambience1
Usually love this place but our waiter was so MIA the whole time and there was a large group of incredibly loud and rude people behind us. We complained about the noise but no one seemed to care even though all the other patrons were frustrated too. Not sure when we will go back. If not for the food I would give this negative stars.
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paigeh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is delicious, as always. We got a mushroom and prosciutto pizza, shaved brussels sprouts, pumpkin croquets, a delicious cheese and pepper pasta, a fig and cheese app. and the meatballs. Everything was fresh, homemade and fabulous.

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Dolce Vita is rated 4.6 stars by 276 OpenTable diners

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Verdure (Veggies)

Warm Butternut Squash

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Beets

Roasted Cauliflower "Siciliana"

Fennel "Bagna Cauda"

Grilled Broccoli

Mushrooms

Insalate (Salads)

Arugula$9.00

Escarole$9.00

Parsley$9.00

Butter Lettuce$9.00

Imported Bufala Caprese$11.00

Formaggio (Cheese)

Ricotta (Brooklyn)

Taleggio (Lombardia)

Reggiano (Parma)

Pecorino (Lazio)

Gorgonzola (Lombardia)

Carne (Meats)

San Daniele Prosciutto (Aged 36 Months)

Mortadella (Bologna)

Soppressata (San Francisco)

"Speck" Alto Adige (Bolzano)

Porchetta (Bologna)

Culatello (Bologna)

Fatte Na' Pizza (Have a Pizza)

Marinara$9.00

Calzone$15.00

Siciliana$12.00

Romana$12.00

Calabrese$14.00

Vongole$15.00

Melanzane$12.00

Robiola$14.00

Margherita$16.00

Tonno e Cipolla$15.00

Salsiccia e Friarielli$15.00

Finocchio e Bottarga$15.00

Taleggio$15.00

Prosciutto e Rucola$15.00

Zucca$14.00

Modo Mio$17.00

Pasta

Orecchiette$14.00

Paccheri$14.00

Spaghetti$14.00

Rigatoni$14.00

Maccheroni$14.00

Gnocchi al Ragu' Bolognese$14.00

Bucatini all' Amatriciana$14.00

Spaghetti, Clams and Ceci$15.00

Pesce (Fish)

Anchovies

Crispy Shrimp

Calamari

Salmon "Marinato"

Fritto (Fried)

Baby Artichokes

Mozzarella In Carrozza

Fingerling Potatoes "Arrabbiata"

Crochette

Panzerotti

Suppli'

Pumpkin, Goat Cheese

Altro (Other)

Bruschetta$12.00

Black Truffle Egg Toast$14.00

Meatballs and Marinara$12.00

Eggplant "la Parmigiana"$10.00

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