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La Dolce Vita of Belmar, Belmar, NJ

La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.4 (2052)
$30 and under
Italian
400 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.

The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

What 2,052 people are saying

La Dolce Vita of Belmar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Belmar delights with its "great location" across from the beach and "consistently delicious" food. The atmosphere is "lively" and "elegant," perfect for special occasions. Service is "outstanding," thanks to attentive staff like Michael and Paul. While some find it pricey, the "beautifully presented" dishes and ambiance make it a "favorite" spot.
2,052 Reviews
  1. Jim

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always always GREAT!!! Enjoyed a night out with long time friends.

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  2. Sharon VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An impromptu family reunion had us gathering for another delicious gathering. The sangria was on point from Joe, our bartender, to the food coming out of the kitchen piping hot and 5 star tasting. We are never disappointed in visiting this wonderful establishment!

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  3. teresa VIP

    Philadelphia44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was lovely. Dining right across the street from the ocean. Unfortunately, it was raining and we did not have a great view but I am sure it would have been wonderful on a sunny day. My chicken francese was good. The vodka rigatoni was excellent. The blackened seabass however was very spicy. Better like a lot of spice for that one. I ordered an orange crush for a drink. It was more like a screwdriver. We ordered the Calamari for our appetizer. Unfortunately it was not fresh. Way Overpriced for frozen calamari. Tartufo for dessert was wonderful! All in all it was a good restaurant. Unfortunately the prices didn’t match the quality of the food. You are definitely paying for the ambiance.

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  4. Douglas VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location right across from the beach ion Belmar. Food is consistently great, the atmosphere is lively, and the staff is top notch!

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  5. Richard VIP

    New Jersey34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The La Dolce Vita is one of our go to restaurants... especially for a special occasions.

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  6. Alex VIP

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Very tired. The floors were sticky, dirty and didn’t match. The whole place seems like it is stuck in the 60’s. The food was lackluster. I had shrimp scampi which was flavorless. It was crowded. I really can’t imagine why. Very disappointing.

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  7. Gene VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    After many visits to this restaurant we were very disappointed. Chicken cutlet parm was delicious, but the pasta was cold. Our server never came to check on us after the food was brought out. We only saw him when it was time to bring the check! With the prices they charge you would expect a lot more!

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  8. Sharon VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another impromptu visit did not disappoint. Great food, wonderful service, nothing to complain about!

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  9. lauren VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Easter dinner and the restaurant was packed, which is to be expected on a holiday. Usually, at most restaurants service and food aren't as good on holidays, but this restaurant was an exception. The food was excellent!! And our waiter, Michael was very attentive and so friendly. We will definitely go back and recommend it to our friends:)

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  10. Andrea

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter Sunday, was not rushed at all. Service and food were excellent. Can't wait to go back.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita of Belmar

400 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
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