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La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1195 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alfio Conti
  • Private party facilities
    La Dolce Vita Ristorante is the perfect location for your next special event. No matter the size or budget, we go out of our way to make your occasion a very special one. ladolcevitalajolla@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Cave Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of off street parking. Valet parking across the street. Parking garage next door.
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday night only.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,195 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Ristorante 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla is celebrated for its "authentically Italian" cuisine and "friendly, attentive" service. Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," generous portions, and outdoor seating with heaters. Highlights include the eggplant dishes and "incredible" pasta. "Highly recommended" for a cozy, satisfying dining experience.
1,228 Reviews
  1. Gaurang VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at La Dolce Vita in La Jolla with a group of eight and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. The food was delicious and authentically Italian—everything felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. We sat outside on a cool evening, and they had plenty of heaters to keep everyone warm and comfortable. The eggplant appetizer and the eggplant entrée stood out as highlights—both were exceptionally well done. Overall, it was a charming spot with great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend for a cozy, satisfying Italian meal in La Jolla.

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  2. Hank VIP

    San Diego94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I almost hate to write an excellent review because I'm afraid everyone will start going here, and I won't be able to get a table. La Dolce Vita is our favorite restaurant in San Diego. The staff is welcoming and professional, the menu is extensive, the food is incredible, the food coming out of the kitchen is really fast, and the atmosphere is great. We usually sit outside when we can, as the milieu is so welcoming. It's a bit loud inside, but not too bad. I can't recommend this restaurant more highly.

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  3. Jim

    Naples11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful quaint little Italian gem in the heart of downtown LaJolla.

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  4. Lexi

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and great service!! Restaurant was adorable!

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  5. Marisa VIP

    Palm Springs14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Greatest people - kind owner and staff and great food!

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  6. Russ

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food , reasonable priced in a setting where we could hear conversation. A good experience.

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  7. Lilly VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, excellent food and very good service. The restaurant was quite busy, but the hostess and waiter are very attentive and friendly. This place reminded me of Europe. Will definitely come back again.

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  8. Alexandra VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love our dining experience at La Dolce Vita. Most delicious food, service, and ambiance. Our favorite Italian restaurant.

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  9. Mana VIP

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance were great. We’ll definitely go back!

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  10. Karen VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here a couple of times and loved it every time! The food is amazing and staff is great!

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Dolce Vita Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-2524.

La Dolce Vita Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1195 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 25 times today
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1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cave Street
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of off street parking. Valet parking across the street. Parking garage next door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alfio Conti
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday night only.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    La Dolce Vita Ristorante is the perfect location for your next special event. No matter the size or budget, we go out of our way to make your occasion a very special one. ladolcevitalajolla@gmail.com
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