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Chef Mauro - La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine, Sarasota, FL

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.8 (428)
$31 to $50
Italian
2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times 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

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What 428 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 a "true gem" dining experience with "authentic Italian flavors" and "exceptional quality." Guests praise the "wonderful" food, "friendly and engaging" service, and the "warm, family-like atmosphere." Owner Tina and her chef husband provide "hands-on" hospitality, making patrons feel "at home."
428 Reviews
  1. Rick VIP

    Southwest Florida21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food. The gnocchi was fabulous!

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  2. Linda

    Tampa / Central Florida West16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veal and salmon were excellent. Attentive, friendly and not overbearing wait staff. Nice wine selection. Could hear yourself talk because noise level was quiet. We'll go back.

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  3. Lori VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time there. We will definitely be back. The food was delicious. The staff is very nice and friendly. It’s a real gem. I like that the owner is serving and interacting with customers.

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  4. william VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heavenly. Went last Friday evening and service, food and staff were the best!!

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  5. FATHER VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TINA IS A DOLL AND MY WAITRESS WAS EXCELLENT EVEN THE CHEF CAME OUT.

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  6. Sherry VIP

    Southwest Florida20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal, very good service. Please offer an Non Alcoholic Beer for those preferring no alcohol beverages other than water/soda.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jaime VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little restaurant where the owners get personally involved in the service!!!!

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  8. Paul

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and hospitality, from this Italian family owned and operated restaurant.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore200 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!!

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  10. Jean

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 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.

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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 428 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times 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.
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