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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7
4.7
1858 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 721-8155
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Live Opera Night!

    $60.00 per person

    Feb 20, 2025 - Mar 24, 2025
    Join us for Live Opera Night on select Monday nights from 6:30-9 PM. Tickets are $60 per person and come with a 5-course family style meal.

What 1,858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Cleveland offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "fantastic atmosphere". Guests rave about the owner, Terry, who personally engages with patrons, offering "complimentary pasta" samples. With "terrific service" and an "eclectic decor", this Italian gem in Little Italy promises a memorable visit.

1,858 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here for Anniversary. Foods amazing. The experience is amazing. We will be back.

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  2. trina

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so great! We made our reservation months in advance because we were coming here out of town for a birthday. We originally got seated at a table that was too small and they were so quick to accommodate moving us to a bigger table. The service was amazing. The food was impeccable, fresh sauce, fresh pasta. And for our friends birthday, they brought out a really nice birthday dessert which was berries with fresh sweetened ricotta, also excellent cocktails, and wine🇮🇹🙌🇮🇹🙌

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  3. Jack

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Food was very good. Wine was a little warm but overall a very good first experience at La Dolce Vita. Looking forward to visiting the Little Italy again. Ciao

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  4. chris

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great atmosphere! Service was outstanding too!

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  5. Douglas

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was still setup for Valentine’s Day the day after, with all of the menu specials and decor. It was a nice surprise!

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  6. Kristen

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are from Youngstown & we drove all the way to enjoy La Dolce Vita, great food, atmosphere & service! I recommend their chicken Marsala 😋

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  7. Daniel

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For it being Valentine’s Day, all I can say is they really did an amazing job. Not just saying it, but it really was, amazing waiting staff, and quick and execellent food. To see the least it’s a must have when going to little Italy!

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  8. Gary

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal and fantastic service! Thanks, Terry!

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  9. Clare

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible, awful food. Decent service. Went here on Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend and it was AWFUL. I got the chicken parm and they got cacio e pepe with the moto meatballs as an appetizer. The chicken was so tough and dry that it genuinely resembled the smell and texture of turkey more than chicken. The breading was also soggy and unappealing. DO. NOT. GO. Side note, the menu listed our entrees and appetizer as $28 and $18 respectively but we were charged $30 and $20. I was so fed up with the experience that I didn’t bother fighting them for it. The whole bill was $100. Truly one of the worst money I’ve ever spent.

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  10. Patricia

    VIP

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice evening prior to the Orchestra concert. The food, likely due to the date - Valentines - was pricier than should have been. The service was minimal, but attainable if sought out. Being told you have 90 Minutes by the host on arrival was a comical, but expected. Thanks. Maybe try to fake it a bit - for the occasion

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1858 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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