La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.8

368 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

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.

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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
(941) 210-3631
Website
http://www.ladolcevitasarasota.com/
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.

Location
2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022
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

Calamaretti saltati con colatura d’alici$22.95
Sautéed squid with hand pressed garlic breadcrumbs and anchovies.
Cozze alla marinara$18.95
Marinara mussels simmered in a fragrant mixture of garlic, crushed tomatoes and parsley, resulting in a delicious and briny seafood dish.
Frittura di calamari$20.95
Tender squid rings coated in a crispy, golden batter and deep-fried, served with lemon wedges and dipping marinara sauce.
Bruschetta$14.95
Diced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, minced garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Salad

Mozzarella Caprese$15.95
Colorful and elegant salad that showcases the flavor of fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves.
Insalata Favolosa$11.95
Fresh romaine lettuce with apples, walnuts and shaved imported parmigiano cheese.
Insalata Arucola$11.95
Arucola salad served with fresh cherry tomatoes and shaved imported parmigiano cheese.
Insalata Farcita$11.95
Fresh romaine lettuce served with savory ripe pears and walnuts, topped with gorgonzola cheese and hand crumbed bread.

Homemade Pasta

Paccheri ai frutti di mare$32.95
Large tube-shaped pasta with a medley of fresh mussels, clams, octopus and shrimp, cooked in a savory tomato sauce and a hint of wine.
Linguine, vongole e pomodorini$28.95
Delightful fusion of fresh clams and the tangy sweetness of tomatoes, cooked in a pan with olive oil and garlic.
Scialatielli, gamberi e asparagi$31.95
Our special signature pasta made with semolina flour, eggs, milk, parmigiano cheese, herbs, cooked in a pan with asparagus, shrimp, fresh garlic and olive oil.
Maccheroni alla Catanese$24.95
Also known as pasta alla Norma, it is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines a rich tomato sauce with eggplants and grated ricotta cheese.
Bucatini alla Puttanesca$24.95
Feats bucatini pasta, a thick and hollow spaghetti-like pasta, tossed in a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, black olives, capers and anchovies.
Lasagna alla Bolognese$26.95
Layers of wide pasta sheets in a tomato bolognese sauce, Angus ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, béchamel cream and parmigiano cheese.
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$25.95
Pappardelle noodles pasta served with a rich and flavorful bolognese sauce, Angus ground beef, carrots, celery, onions and parmigiano cheese.
Pappardelle, funghi e salsiccia$28.95
Pappardelle noodles pasta combined with savory sausage, earthy mushrooms and creamy panna.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$26.95
Soft and pillowy potato gnocchi baked in a rich tomato sauce with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$26.95
Soft potato dumplings coated in a creamy, rich Gorgonzola cheese sauce.

Entrées - Seafood

Polpo grigliato con salsa Tzatziki MP
Combines tender grilled octopus with a refreshing and tangy tzatziki sauce, served with grilled zucchini slices.
Polpo con patate MP
Combines tender broth octopus seasoned with soft and fully cooked potatoes herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Misto partenopeo$35.95
A delightful mix of warm mussels, octopus, shrimp, squids, tomatoes and marinated onions in extra-virgin olive oil.

Entrées - Meats

Scaloppine di vitello al limone$31.95
Features thinly sliced veal cooked in a tangy lemon sauce, served with mushrooms on the top.
Saltimbocca di vitello alla Romana$32.95
Cooked in a flavorful sauce that combines veal cutlets topped with prosciutto, sage and provolone cheese. It comes with a side of broccoli or spinach.
Petto di pollo piccata$27.95
Light and vibrant dish that features tender chicken breast cooked in a tangy and flavorful lemon and caper sauce. It comes with a side of broccoli or spinach.
Petto di pollo alla Siciliana$27.95
Combined tender chicken breast cooked with a medley of ingredients, such as onions, green olives, capers, cherry tomatoes and garlic.

Side Dishes

Spinach$8.95
Sautéed or steamed.
Broccoli$8.95
Sautéed or steamed.
Homemade pasta$12.95
A choice of linguine or maccheroni-shaped pasta in a marinara sauce or oil and garlic.

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Overall
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Food
Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Food
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Service
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with "authentic" Italian dishes. Guests rave about the fresh homemade pasta and attentive service, often describing their experience as "like being in Italy." The intimate setting and engaging live music enhance the dining experience, making it a "hidden gem."

368 Reviews

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Greg
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They were not very busy through our dining experience between 5pm and 6pm. The service was a bit slow but the food was very good. We all finished our dish and also enjoyed the wine and beer. They finished off the night by giving us a shot of a limoncello concoction which was excellent, we wanted a gallon to go. Overall, it was a very good experience.
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Donna
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omg. You want authentic Italian food. This is the place! I was in my glory. We’ve been to Italy many times and my favorite thing is the freshness and goodness of the food. You will love the food and the owners and staff are amazing!
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William
Tampa
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very friendly staff, very nice live music….singer.
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Joanne
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a surprise dinner for my husband’s 86th birthday. We have not eaten there before and we treated very well. He enjoyed his surprise birthday. Treat after a very delicious meal. We will return in the future
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Tony
Cleveland
150 reviews
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clearly, the best Italian Restaurant in the Greater Sarasota area. Broad reach of cuisine from all major regions of Italy. Love Tina and her energetic servers! Obviously, my compliments to the Chef (Tina's husband)!
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Jan
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious, however, the restaurant is too loud to have a conversation.
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Cynthia
VIP
Indiana
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant! Very small. The owner was working the front of the house and kept apologizing for the service because they were short staffed. Now my husband and I went to return to experience when they are fully staffed. The service was very good and the food was absolutely amazing. We had the fried calamari and the grilled octopus. My husband had the ravioli. We consider ourselves foodies and we would rate this as outstanding. Thank you so much and we will be back!
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Jay
VIP
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone likes their food. The ambience was a perfect small Italian bistro. Our server was great the service was spaced correctly. Already have another reservation in a couple of weeks
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Janet
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional. We shared the sautéed squid with garlic & anchovy breadcrumbs - nice change from the standard fried calamari. The bread was wonderful. Next up was linguine vongole- homemade pasta was delicious & sauce exceptional. Next was the misto seafood - great selection of giant shrimp with heads, mussels, octopus & squid. All cooked perfectly & the olive oil sauce was great - of course more bread for sopping up the sauce. We ended up bringing some of the seafood home.
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Eugene
VIP
Louisville
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is spectacular. Saturday night had singing by both performer and diners. Pseudo-karaoke at a fairly loud volume in a small space. Go on a weekday and you won’t regret it. Pass on Saturday.
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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 368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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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

Website
http://www.ladolcevitasarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 210-3631
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.

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Calamaretti saltati con colatura d’alici$22.95

Cozze alla marinara$18.95

Frittura di calamari$20.95

Bruschetta$14.95

Salad

Mozzarella Caprese$15.95

Insalata Favolosa$11.95

Insalata Arucola$11.95

Insalata Farcita$11.95

Homemade Pasta

Paccheri ai frutti di mare$32.95

Linguine, vongole e pomodorini$28.95

Scialatielli, gamberi e asparagi$31.95

Maccheroni alla Catanese$24.95

Bucatini alla Puttanesca$24.95

Lasagna alla Bolognese$26.95

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$25.95

Pappardelle, funghi e salsiccia$28.95

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$26.95

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$26.95

Entrées - Seafood

Polpo grigliato con salsa Tzatziki MP

Polpo con patate MP

Misto partenopeo$35.95

Entrées - Meats

Scaloppine di vitello al limone$31.95

Saltimbocca di vitello alla Romana$32.95

Petto di pollo piccata$27.95

Petto di pollo alla Siciliana$27.95

Side Dishes

Spinach$8.95

Broccoli$8.95

Homemade pasta$12.95

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