Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Chef Mauro - La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine, Sarasota, FL

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.8
4.8
419 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
For Valentine’s Day, we are offering a special prix-fixe menu at $95 per person. You can see the menu in the appropriate section.

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.
Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.
We hope you enjoyed reading about us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mauro Maglione
  • Catering
    Our catering service brings you the authentic flavor of Italian cuisine wherever you wish to celebrate. We offer customizable menus to suit every taste, from traditional dishes to modern options. Our team takes care of everything to make your event memorable and stress-free. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elegant and welcoming spaces perfect for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate meetings. Our restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with attention to detail and dedicated service to ensure the success of your event. We can accommodate groups of different sizes, adapting our spaces to your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Swift road and Clark road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 419 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine offers "the best Italian dining experience" in Sarasota. Guests praise the "warm friendly environment," "wonderful wait staff," and "authentic homemade cuisine." The atmosphere feels like "dining in Italy," with personal touches from owners Tina and Mauro. The "food is outstanding," featuring fresh pasta and delightful desserts.

419 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Atlantic City196 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time to this restaurant. It’s was authentic Italian food for sure! That’s very hard to come by at a lot of Italian restaurants. The food and service were very good! The desserts were yummy! We will definitely be returning with more of our friends! Can’t wait!!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Jean

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food is wonderful. The service is polite, swift and friendly.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Howard VIP

    New York City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The closest to real Italian food I've ever found outside of Italy. Hooray

    Is this helpful?

  4. Mike VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our visit recently. The lasagna and chicken piccata were excellent 😋 and our server (Monya) was very attentive and helpful. We will be back. 👍

    Is this helpful?

  5. Carol VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with a staff who truly engages and cares about the guests. The food is piping hit, perfectly cooked and very tasty!!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michael

    Tampa3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us went here, first time. Good reviews, word of mouth. Two of us got veal dishes, both nice (I got veal with prosciutto, different and tasty). But what is most memorable for me is what our guest ordered, and got, basic basic "lasagna". The disappointment was very tangible and both of us who brought this guest here as a 'thank you', were embarrassed. This woman - well-travelled, and a former New Yorker who has had long experience with restaurants (US and Italy) made a sour face and said, "soup". I tasted it, and had to agree - and apologize. It was 90% liquid, and the most amazing thing: there was no evidence we could find of actual 'lasagna', as defined by most as broad flat pasta with layers of meat, sauce, etc. But no lasagna to be found (easily, at least) in this bowl of liquid, lasagna-flavored "soup". To channel the Arby's logo, "where's the beef?", in this case, "Where's the lasagna?" Totally ruined my hopes, expectations, and dinner with such a basic dish (which can be made 100 delicious ways, but none of them in soup form, and all featuring lasagna pasta as a main ingredient)... sorry, but truth: epic fail. Will never forget it, or return.
    La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian CuisineResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Michael I’m sorry but I think there a huge mistake here. Let’s see if I understand correctly your guest order a lasagna bolognese right? But in your explanation it’s seems that instead of lasagna your guest received a Pappardelle Bolognese…which means a huge difference. Our lasagna is combined in layers as you perfectly explain in addition we don’t use ricotta cheese but besciamella cream which it should be more moisturizer and taste. Our pappardelle with bolognese sauce instead it’s Long large they look like an egg noodles, but they are larger and served with meat sauce. That is the Bolognese sauce. So I definitely think there was a mistake about the order and I definitely think you made a mistake to explain pappardelle pasta instead of lasagna. I think that word mistake was made

    Is this helpful?

  7. Michael

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous atmosphere and food! Authentic Italian that's the best in sarasota!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Gregory VIP

    Cleveland27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic homemade cuisine. A real treat!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Frank VIP

    Tampa20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Sarasota. Warm friendly environment with wonderful wait staff. The food is well prepared and delicious. Always a great meal and love that cold limoncello end of the meal.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Cindy

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Feels like Italy. Food, staff, service, ambience wonderful.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 210-3631.

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 419 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Sarasota

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Swift road and Clark road
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mauro Maglione
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our catering service brings you the authentic flavor of Italian cuisine wherever you wish to celebrate. We offer customizable menus to suit every taste, from traditional dishes to modern options. Our team takes care of everything to make your event memorable and stress-free. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elegant and welcoming spaces perfect for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate meetings. Our restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with attention to detail and dedicated service to ensure the success of your event. We can accommodate groups of different sizes, adapting our spaces to your needs.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo