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Let us provide the perfect spot for your occasion. - La Dolce Vita Ristorante, La Jolla, CA

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1140 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-2524
  • 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 1,140 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla offers an authentically Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests praise the "generous portions" and "cozy, warm ambiance," making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With friendly staff and a charming courtyard setting, it's a "hidden gem" worth visiting repeatedly.
1,173 Reviews
  1. Emiliano

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant, excellent customer service, food is amazing. Best food in San Diego

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  2. Manish

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, small vibrant restaurant, excellent Cab choices by the glass, will definitely visit again.

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  3. Lynda

    VIP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible service! When our server came to take our order and we were not quite ready he responded “you need to hurry up. It’s a very busy night and I need to turn this table over”. We were being asked to leave before we even ordered. How rude. The food took a bit to come out and while we waited no one came by to refill our water and check on other beverages. During our meal, staff started clearing plates before we were finished. It was rude to the point of ridiculous.

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  4. Lisa

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time and delicious food. Never disappoints. One of our staples and one where we bring out of town guests.

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  5. Collette

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were starving! Asked for indoor seating and they accommodated so nicely! Started w grilled octopus/shrimp (perfect spiciest). and the eggplant (so cheesy and delicious)! Giorgio was phenomenal- it was my daughter’s birthday and he made it such a great event. Was attentive and informative and humorous while running all over the restaurant. Food was prepared well, served piping hot, and all dishes were great but the pistachio pesto was so unique and hearty. Great value for what we received!

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  6. Rick

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice evening eating at La Dolce Vita. We sat at an outside table with a heater lamp and we were mostly comfortable in the middle of winter. They were very busy but the service was very friendly and attentive. The four of us all enjoyed our dinners and it was very nice of the owner to visit with us. We will definitely come back.

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  7. Matthew

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a room with sliding door so it was private for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. The ambiance and location was perfect. The waiter was pretty attentive although he kept leaving one of the sliding doors open when he would leave, so my husband would get up and close it again. My mother is has a hearing aid and finds it hard to hear well in noisy restaurants which is why we wanted the door closed. We ordered several appetizers and bottles of wine and they were all very good. Everyone in the group of 12 I talked to enjoyed their meal as well. It is pricey, but the private room made up for that in spades. Overall my parents were very pleased with their dinner and the private room so I highly recommend this venue for a larger party like this.

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  8. Dom

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant! Delicious food and excellent service.

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  9. Emily

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, delicious food, in a lowkey but tastefully decorated atmosphere.

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  10. Eric

    VIP

    San Francisco

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had excellent service, were very attentive, and were responsive to our many requests (sorry!). Broad menu selections, all of us (6) chose multiple courses and different orders, all were enjoyed! (my wife didn't complain!). Only issue I have is corkage was $35/bottle and we also ordered multiple glasses of wine...

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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 1140 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Dolce Vita Ristorante

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
    (858) 454-2524
  • 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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