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Dolce Vita, Washington, DC

Dolce Vita

4.4
4.4
388 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Dolce Vita at its core is an ode to owner Med Lahlou’s cultural heritage from the Mediterranean coast highlighting four countries: Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Greece. The menu transports guests to the coast through both the European restaurant decor and signature menu.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-4872
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Middle Eastern
  • Private party facilities
    We have beautiful private dining space on our second level that can seat anywhere from 8 to 64 guests! Please email info@dolcevitadc.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Cross street
    We are located on 14th Street between Q St and Corcoran St NW.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro Train Stations are Dupont Circle and U Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 388 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Mediterranean

388 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    Disorganized wait staff and management, very poor service for the price.

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  2. BonnieS

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The service was excellent. When we told our server that the coffee was very weak, he replaced it with freshly brewed coffee and was completely gracious about it. When our first course was not hot enough, he again gladly had it re-made without any grumbling. Instead, he treated us to free glasses of champagne for the inconvenience. Excellent food, large portions, good value.

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  3. someoneWhoEats

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The vegetarian options were sub-par at best, and not worth the price

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Went here for summer restaurant week menu. The service was great and it’s a very pretty restaurant. Unfortunately, food was pretty bland/meh. Not bad, but not worth the price. Probably won’t return because of that.

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  5. Ronda

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing experience . I say experience because the atmosphere the ambiance the service the food all put on a great show. I was blown away by the service he was knowledgeable, friendly, and made great recommendations. A perfect date night. A pricey one so be prepared but it’s worth it

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  6. ASMA

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food, great service, the ambience, look and furniture are great and a great price for what you get

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  7. LRWNYC

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Polite professional service. Good menu selections. Excellent food.

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  8. Loyalcustomer

    Washington DC

    97 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Had a very nice dinner and the service was excellent. Appreciate the chef accommodating my garlic allergy!!!!

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  9. JGS666

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, especially the salads and small plates. Loved the carciofi and the burrata salad.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dolce Vita had one of the best meals I may have ever had in my life. I got the special that our waiter recommended and it was fantastic! My husband got the kobe burger and said it was the best burger he’s ever had. Ask for Reyes, he was such a great waiter. Everything he recommended was delicious and he was so kind, felt like long time friends! We will definitely be coming back next time we’re in the area!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Food was ok and the service wasn’t that great, they did forget some of the apps we ordered but at least wasn’t included in the bill. We were celebrating a friend’s birthday and were disappointed when it came to ordering drinks for the table. For some reason they didn’t have any of the Sauvignon Blancs available? Any of the ones wines that we picked just happened to be unavailable, and while they did offer other options, it was always the most expensive option from their menu, and what they offered as alternatives just didn’t really match what we were looking for. To compensate to for the issue with the wines they offered not to charge us for any of the soda refills?? Also it was odd that we had to order ice separately to go with the water for the table. Just given the heat, we just assumed that water for the table would be at least cold. Would not go back, the food was ok, but service was disappointing.

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  12. DaveC

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Great server, and friendly staff. Food was ok, a little underwhelmed for the price.

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  13. Foodiefawn

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous ambience, delicious food, and perfect service. Great for any occasion (friends, family, date, you just want a delicious meal).

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for an amazing dinner the food was amazing we enjoyed everything our server was great Will be back !!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Service was a little slow but food was worth the wait and the staff was super amazing.

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  16. Love2dine

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Good food but incredibly over priced. Pastry basket had tiny, miniature croissants but charged as if they were full sized. Waiter was nice but checked with us only twice the whole time there, and we had to keep flagging random workers to get things we needed. Main entrees were good, not great. And dessert was all show/presentation, and tasted very weird. Im glad that they had a great jazz live band for fathers day brunch, bc thats what i feel like i paid for!

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  17. Nicolas

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Service and ambiance was great. Food was mediocre. My wife tried the fish and it had many bones within the fish which was obviously unpleasant for her and the taste was bland. The watermelon salad was basically a cut up watermelon with some radishes which we thought was disappointing. The prime rib was very good. Overall, it was a ok experience but I do not think we will return.

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  18. Amber

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made a reservation for my birthday and the food was delicious! The server was also extremely helpful with wine suggestions. Definitely recommend!

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  19. Mena

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    We had a great time eating here as a group. Bottomless brunch was a great deal. The only thing we noticed that I could make a comment about was that the food was salty, even the salad. We still ate it and had great service.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Our waiter was extremely rude. Pizza tasted like it was from a frozen section of a store.

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  21. GabrielL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food service and loved the jazz music for brunch

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  22. Elca

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience2
    Not the greatest food, just barely ok. Some hit and miss among the dishes we ordered. But very bad, slow and poor service. We saw our dishes standing on the counter without anybody paying any attention to them and bringing them to the table until we asked the waitress to please check on our food. And it's not that the restaurant was full. only 25% of tables were busy, she was just chatting with other waiters and being oblivious of the clients' needs Not sure I can recommend to anyone or give it another chance

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  23. TomInBloomingdale

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Our food came in 3 separate deliveries that were pretty far apart. Plus when delivered the food was luke warm. The staff was friendly. But I'm afraid the kitchen staff didn't really have any attention to detail. I was so looking forward to the fries but they were old for the entire table. We probably won't give them a second chance.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Very difficult to order with gluten allergy but the bartender helped us figure it out eventually. Management never checked in with us even after being alerted of a celiac guest. Gave somewhat prejudice vibes. Food was tasty and had lovely presentation

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  25. DaniM

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious food, good vibes, and good customer service. I'll be back sooner than later for sure.

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  26. HelynM

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely way to end a quick trip to DC! Wish I could have their take on spanakopita all the time. :)

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  27. SarahT

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic! A perfect place to celebrate

    1 person found this helpful

  28. JamesM

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place for Sunday brunch. Jazz starts at 1230 every Sunday.

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  29. HeathJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambience, and service. I’d visit again.

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  30. James

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Ate at Dolce Vida twice in the last two weeks. The first time on a Saturday. We had a wonderful meal of tapas and cocktails. The second time on a Thursday, the experience was like dining at a different restaurant. First of all we were seated literally in the gutter with the table at a slant the entire meal. The drinks we ordered were unpleasantly disappointing and weak. The Singapore Sling resembled root beer more than pineapple. I ordered a duck breast and got a duckling breast. The lamb portion was as tiny as one could imagine. Saturday's tapas were well prepared and delicious which made Thursday's meal all the more deficient. The trouble with a poor experience at a restaurant is that your mind does not remember the average of the experience, it remembers sitting at a gutter table eating a substandard meal at a restaurant that you know, knows better.

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  31. BrianR

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Overall a nice jazz brunch. Would have like more menu options for the brunch but what was offered was good.

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  32. Epicurean

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I celebrated my birthday. Management was very attentive. The food was amazing and service was excellent. Looking forward to returning with family.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. KittyA

    Salt Lake City

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious but expensive for what you got. We had the Paella -awesome for two. Service was great. Would go back.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Food wasn’t great and it was more expensive than advertised

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  35. JessicaA

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch experience

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  36. June022015

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Wish they were playing more jazz yesterday! The sweet food is much better than the savory food. A member of my party got there before me, but the hostess just pointed to “the table at the left in the back” and didn’t walk me back and it wasn’t busy at the host stand. Just not a great first impression there. Asked for mayo and got garlic aioli. Small stuff that could just have been a bit better.

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  37. GaylC

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very yummy! Service was outstanding. Ambiance was relaxing.

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  38. Hungry

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    The food is ok - decent but nothing exceptional. Nice ambiance but I’ve had better in DC for less.

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  39. AmyL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had a wonderful meal here. The waistaff was welcoming and efficient. Each dish was pleasng to the palate and the eye. We would definitely return if we are in DC.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dolce Vita was such a great experience! It was our first time visiting after a friend recommended and we absolutely loved it! We had a great time, food was great, the bottomless mimosa service was awesome too! The highlight for me though was the Toast Al Tiramisu!! That has to be the best French toast we’ve ever had! We were blown away by it!! I already am planning to go back to have it again at some point!! Definitely recommend this place!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Dolce Vita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-4872.

Dolce Vita is rated 4.4 stars by 388 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dolce Vita

1610 14th street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on 14th Street between Q St and Corcoran St NW.
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest Metro Train Stations are Dupont Circle and U Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Middle Eastern
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-4872
  • Private party facilities
    We have beautiful private dining space on our second level that can seat anywhere from 8 to 64 guests! Please email info@dolcevitadc.com for more information.
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