Harry’s Dolce Vita

Name: Harry’s Dolce Vita
Address: 27-31 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, London, ENG, United Kingdom, SW3 1BB
Telephone: 020 3940 1020
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1599 Reviews

£41 and over

Italian

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Reminiscent of 1950s and 1960s Italian glamour, Harry's Dolce Vita is a mixture of legendary Italian charm, delicious unfussy food, inspired cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 196 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 3940 1020
Website
https://www.harrysdolcevita.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Diego Cardoso
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, just a short walk away from Harrods, the world-famous department store, we offer all-day dining in an endlessly elegant setting. There’s also a luxurious, intimate private space with a hidden secret
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
27-31 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, London, ENG SW3 1BB
Neighborhood
Knightsbridge
Parking details
Nearest car park: London Pavilion Road, NCP Car Park London Cadogan Place, Q-Park Knightsbridge.
Public transit
We are located 5 minutes' walk away from Knightsbridge Station (Piccadilly line).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve
£20.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
***The menu is £85 per person and you must pay a £20 deposit upon booking. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in full Italian style at Harry’s this year. Step into our beautiful restaurant and enjoy our set menu full of Italian classics with a modern twist, enjoy fine wines, a festive atmosphere and entertainment all night. We ask that any cancellations be made 72 hours prior to your booking. If you cancel within this time frame you will be eligible for a full refund. Book now to ring in the New Year in full Italian glamour.

What 1,599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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South West London
Most Booked

1,599 Reviews

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Susansab
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
It's much nicer dinning at night time rather than lunch time. I don't like sitting by the window as it's very tight and uncomfortable and everytime without fail we are offered our table by the window. Last night I had the beef, I personally did not like it, it had a lot of fat. My daughter however, enjoyed her Chicken and Truffle and her Christmas dessert. When I went there for my birthday back in June, I think the service was much better but nevertheless a lovely place to eat but it's on the pricey end.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely atmosphere energy and service Can get very busy so I like window seat
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RichardR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant and attentive staff. A fun place to eat. Very good menu selection.
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RobO
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal friendly staff lovely complemented drinks for anniversary
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Agnes
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always nice to eat at Harry's, food superb, great ambience. Staff very friendly and hospitable.
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MadelineW
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
My daughter had a great time with her friends, celebrating her 18th. Thanks to the wonderful staff 🌸
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EmmaW
Kent
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food3service1ambience4
Restaurant was lovely but the staff were awful. When I arrived for my booking I was told my table wasn’t ready and asked to come back in 15 minutes so I had to wait out in the freezing cold they didn’t offer me a seat at the bar so I lined back up after 5 minutes as I was so cold and asked if I could wait at the bar which they then allowed. We was seated at our table 40 minutes after our booking time and we got no apology for waiting. The staff came across very rude and aggressive. On one occasion we was trying to get the attention of a waiter as they had not brought our water over and he turned to his friend rolled his eyes before he came over to us and was rude to us. We also had to ask numerous times for our wine to be refilled which we shouldn’t have to do. I have never experienced such rude staff especially in a well know popular restaurant I was really surprised and disappointed and it has put me off coming back or suggesting this restaurant to my friends.
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EmmaVarley
Hertfordshire
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a treat, great food & the best pasta. Lovely place to meet with friends or family for dinner after shopping in Harrods. One of my favourite places to come especially near Christmas. Book in advance as very popular!
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Lady
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Inspite of a couple of starters that were not properly hot the food was absolutely delicious. The risotto was particularly moorish. The bolognese was excellent and as ever the bread basket was brilliant. The help in choosing an appropriate wine was particularly impressive.
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AbdulrahmanA
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience1
I ordered a Spaghetti seafood, a risotto, and a margherita pizza. The taste is without any flavor and is not worth a visit at all.
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AidanJ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic meal, amazing service and a lovely atmosphere. One of the best places to eat in London.
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MollyC
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food & service. The food was 10/10 and the service was honestly incredible. I will be returning very soon. Thank you!
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AnnaP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting, and it will be the first of many! Nice quiet, chilled ambience, nice clientele, food amazing, I had the seafood spaghetti, and my guest had a steak, cannot recommend enough.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience2
Food was cold . Sent it back for reheating and it never reappeared Awful
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Sana
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
We ordered the sharing doughnuts that comes with a hot chocolate dipping sauce. The doughnuts were cold and so was the chocolate dipping sauce. Additionally, there was no sugar given with my tea. It was a bit of a shambles to be honest. Very disappointed. We also waited around 20 mins for the doughnuts to arrive which was shocking it’s like they had forgotten about our order.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 5 days ago
Dear Sana, we regret to hear that your experience with us was not a more positive one.
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StaceyS
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
We sat outside which was ok but cold ,the service wasn’t great would like to revisit but sit inside think I would probably enjoy more
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 7 days ago
Hi Stacey, we really appreciate your feedback!
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londongirl
Lancashire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience4
I ordered the mussel pasta which was overcooked, the mussels were out of the shells and I ultimately received a plate of cold pasta, with loads of shells. Some shells were broken and very badly hidden under the pasta and I almost swallowed a shell piece. The bread was all hard pieces of bread and we received that after our mains had nearly been finished. The staff weren’t very welcoming. The ambience was nice but nothing worth coming back for.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 7 days ago
Hi, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that your visit with us was anything less than satisfactory.
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Tt24
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall nice restaurant, but went back after 2 years and portions changed - they got smaller, however nice food and great service
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 7 days ago
Hi, thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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EmilyS
Bristol
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food at a reasonable price. The whole place had a nice and friendly atmosphere.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 7 days ago
Dear Emily, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Harry's Dolce Vita! Thank you.
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MarthaV
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food is always 10/10, harry’s is my forever go to place
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 7 days ago
Hi Martha, thank you so much for the positive review!
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HoneyQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The restaurant location is superb. I booked for birthday celebration, but the waiter forgot to bring out the birthday ice cream. After reminding him. We enjoyed the free ice cream for birthday occasion. I like the environment and food. Definitely gonna visit again.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded 7 days ago
Hi Honey, we really appreciate your feedback!
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NatalyaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yet again, fantastic lunch. Great food and a separate word on the service which is excellent. You are really looked after in a super friendly and professional manner
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 17, 2023
Dear Natalya, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!
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Priyanka
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
I came to Harry’s as a walk through - and the staff said there was no tables available. Looked online and booked within 2 minutes and then was seated. Staff were very rude and condensing both at the entrance and serving. Tried to get the staffs attention a few times to be ignored. Food was okay. I wouldn’t recommend coming again - the looks and service from the staff was not acceptable.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 14, 2023
Hi Priyanka, thank you for leaving us feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience was not a positive one.
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ShalomJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Really lovely would definitely go again and recap
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 14, 2023
Hi Shalom, thank you so much for the positive review!
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MaryleneT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food and the staff were kind. It was fun!
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 14, 2023
Hi Marylene. thank you so much for your positive comments about Harry's Dolce Vita!
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Diningout2
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service as always. Very friendly staff and quality of food and presentation is amazing.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 14, 2023
Hi there, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience!
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Kaya
London
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
When we first came to Harry’s we had no complaints. We sat outside so we were not subjected then to the noise coming from the bar area. Food is still tasty but most of the time it’s not very hot. iIs it sitting in the kitchen a while before it’s served? This was a birthday lunch for my friend and although I had made a note about it on the reservation, it was not acknowledged. We do like Harry’s very much but there’s a few things that need attention to make the experience 5*
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 14, 2023
Hi Kaya, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and we regret to find out that this was not the case.
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RyanB
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Really good good and service! Food was delicious!
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Hi Ryan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Harry's Dolce Vita. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
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JohnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
Enjoyed the experience. Nice, warm ambience. Lovely staff. Amazing food
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Hi John, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience!
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shaunu
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in all areas, especially the attentive but not overpowering service levels, food beautiful, will definitely return
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Dear Shaunu, thank you so much for the positive review! See you soon at Dolce Vita.
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Foodie
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I frequently dine at Harry's Dolce Vita. It was a rainy day, we had been to the V&A and then went to Lunch at Harry's for lunch. It was a quiet day. The service was excellent. New staff and we had excellent guidance on the white wine.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Hi, thank you so much for your positive comments about Harry's Dolce Vita!
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BeckyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked last minute whilst on a trip to london, exceeded all expectations was absolutely amazing and such a treat. Will 100% recommend :)
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Hi Becky, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Harry's Dolce Vita. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
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LizaR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent, I could not fault it. The non alcoholic choice of drinks was very good. Food was amazing only gave it a four star as I am comparing the food to other Italian places which I thought was 5 star.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Hello Liza, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.
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GhayaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you very much for the service and delicious food
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 8, 2023
Dear Ghaya, we really appreciate your feedback!
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RaymondL
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Enjoyed it very much Harry's Taglionnicould jave been more al dente but very tasty. Thre grilled tuna was the best I hsve had for a long time My sicilian lemon sorbet was out of this world. My wife had an olive oil ice cream which was very original and surprisingly not oily We plsn to return again and again
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 8, 2023
Hi Raymond, thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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MarthaV
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
My go to restaurant, food is absolutely delicious. Love you Harry’s!
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 11, 2023
Hi Martha, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Harry's Dolce Vita!
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LynneD
Cambridge
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Harry’s is a lively restaurant. It has a brassiere style and it’s great for people watching. It has a good ambiance. The service is friendly but brisk. The initial, new waiter made a mistake with the wine but this was rectified at the time. However, we then had to get their mistake taken off the bill at the end of the meal. My husbands beef was good and tasty. My steak was average. The rocket was wilted and just a garnish rather than a salad. Just two baby tomatoes listed as a salad too. Overall disappointing. I had hoped it would be a special treat for my husband’s birthday, but sadly it wasn’t.
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EraycanA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food and desserts were very nice, the music playing in the background and the paintings on the walls created a wonderful ambience.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 8, 2023
Hi Eraycan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Harry's Dolce Vita. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
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EmmaR
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Lovely food - cocktails are delicious Good service
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 6, 2023
Hello Emmar, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
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RachelC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the most amazing evening, service was incredible, we felt so welcome. Would 100% return. Shoutout to Tony on the bar coming to introduce himself very fun and friendly.
Harry’s Dolce VitaResponded on November 3, 2023
Dear Rachel, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us.
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FAQs

Harry’s Dolce Vita is rated 4.5 stars by 1599 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 196 times today

Experiences are available.

27-31 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, London, ENG SW3 1BB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Knightsbridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest car park: London Pavilion Road, NCP Car Park London Cadogan Place, Q-Park Knightsbridge.
Public transit
We are located 5 minutes' walk away from Knightsbridge Station (Piccadilly line).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Diego Cardoso
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.harrysdolcevita.com/
Phone number
020 3940 1020
Private party facilities
Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, just a short walk away from Harrods, the world-famous department store, we offer all-day dining in an endlessly elegant setting. There’s also a luxurious, intimate private space with a hidden secret
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Harry’s Dolce Vita

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve

Menu

What 1,599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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