La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

4.4

10 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

"At La Dolce Vita, we celebrate Chicago's rich cultural diversity through a blend of international cuisine and a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere. Our name, "Dolce Vita," captures the joy of savoring life's pleasures—delicious food, fine wine dining, beautiful places, and unforgettable experiences. We offer a welcoming space for everyone, from families enjoying artisanal gelato to adults savoring elegant dishes and fine wines. Whether for a family meal, a gathering, or a romantic evening, La Dolce Vita embodies the essence of living life to the fullest."

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 261-8284
Website
http://www.ladolcevitacucina.net/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5007 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641-2611
Neighborhood
Portage Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Caprese$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, local fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and parmesan cheese
Barbabietole$14.00
Mixed local beets, frisee, shaved fennel, candied hazelnuts, goat cheese, citrus segments and citrus vinaigrette
Sei angoli$16.00
chopped field greens, romaine, grilled chicken, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, garlic croutons and caesar dressing

Antipasti

Tartare di tonno$16.00
Diced ahi tuna, cucumber, red onions, avocado, arugula and lemon oil. Served on top of potato chip and pickled cucumber
Fritto misto$21.00
Fried calamari, shrimp, ocean fish and lemon. served with garlic chipotle aioli
Charcuterie$27.00
Prosciutto di parma, pistachio mortadella, artisan salami, parmesan cheese, mediterranean olives, and red grapes

Bruschetta

Pomodoro Bruschetta$12.00
Diced tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Salmone affumicato$15.00
Smoked salmon, onions and lemon juice-creme fraiche and avocado
Prosciutto e rucula bruschetta$15.00
Buffalo ricotta and fresh tomatoes. Topped with prosciutto and arugula

Pasta

Linguine frutti di mare$27.00
Flat pasta, calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, carmelina tomatoes and chili flakes
Gnocchi di zucca$25.00
Potato and butternut squash dumplings, mushrooms, leeks, garlic, olive oil and parmesan curls
Orecchiette alla butera$25.00
Ear shaped pasta, english peas, ground fennel sausage and a tomato cream sauce
Rigatoni bolognese$25.00
Tube shaped pasta with meat and tomato ragu, topped with buffalo ricotta cheese
Tagliatelle al tartufo$26.00
Mixed mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, olive oil and chopped black truffles. topped with parmesan curls

Secondi

Halibut livornese$30.00
Pan seared alaskan halibut filet, polenta, sautéed spinach, olives, basil, capers and carmelita tomatoes
Salmone alla peperonata$30.00
Grilled loch duart salmon, roasted peppers, onions, with a roasted pepper-almond puree
Polleto$27.00
Flattened cornish hen, roasted rosemary potatoes and a demi-glace reduction
Bistecca toscana$36.00
Grilled 16oz ribeye, tuscan fries, demi-glace sauce
Cacciucco di mare $33.00
Assorted shellfish and fish stew; garlic, butter and toasted bread
Vegetali alla griglia$22.00
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, asparagus, carrots and sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Contorni

Mixed mediterranean olives$8.00
Tuscan fries$8.00
Garlic sautéed spinach$8.00
Roasted potatoes$8.00
Grilled asparagus$8.00
Rapini$8.00

What 10 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

P
Peter
VIP
Chicago
120 reviews
5.0
120 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, reasonably priced wine list and drinks, excellent service. The staff a very attentive and prices are reasonable.
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Andrew
VIP
Chicago
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Located right on Irving park road. Great location. Service was excellent and food was fantastic.
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Serena
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The charcuterie tray and mushroom pasta was delicious! Definitely recommend! Sauce for spaghetti was good but the meatballs need some seasoning. The signature drink was awesome and cannolis should be on the menu year round! Outstanding!
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Brad
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Food, service, vale. We had a 6:30 resv on a recent Friday night and the place was immaculate. Was able to park very close. We learned that they have been open about 3 mths thus far so all is shiny and tasteful. Has a city vibe without the hassle. Nice bar set up and many dining tables and booths. Authentic delicious Italian. We learned that the owners are the chefs. We also learned that the balsamic vinnegar that is provided along with olive oil on the table is 15 year old aged. Was delicious with the home made 2 different types of bread provided. The spices and flavors of our meals were spot on. Zander, our server, was top shelf and very friendly. Definitely going back!
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matthew
Chicago
108 reviews
3.0
108 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very limited menu but found some okay choices. Hopefully as they continue to grow, they will expand more
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Cheryl
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new restaurant. Very friendly employees, great food and a really well made Old Fashioned. Halibut and tagliatelle pasta were very flavorful and tasty. Highly recommend this restaurant and encourage you to try it.
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mary
VIP
Chicago
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Great neighborhood find . Warm, welcoming and tastefully decorated. Food was outstanding.
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Nicole
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were hopeful this would be good as it just opened down the street from us. They did not disappoint! Wow, such an amazing staff, the service was a 12/10, the food was very delicious, and we tried 8 different dishes and all of them were amazing. We tried 2 of the specials and 4 pastas, everything was so good. Bravo!
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Jim
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent addition to our neighborhood. Although new, a real pride shows through in all aspects of the restaurant. Food is excellent. Service is excellent. Details are not ignored. Their liquor license was just acquired and I can’t wait to go back to see what that adds. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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Kimberly
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Roberto was wonderful, very professional. The owner and staff were warm and welcoming. The food was delicious!!
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FAQs

La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 261-8284.

La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago is rated 4.4 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

5007 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641-2611

Additional information

Neighborhood
Portage Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.ladolcevitacucina.net/
Phone number
(773) 261-8284

La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salads

Caprese$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Barbabietole$14.00

Sei angoli$16.00

Antipasti

Tartare di tonno$16.00

Fritto misto$21.00

Charcuterie$27.00

Bruschetta

Pomodoro Bruschetta$12.00

Salmone affumicato$15.00

Prosciutto e rucula bruschetta$15.00

Pasta

Linguine frutti di mare$27.00

Gnocchi di zucca$25.00

Orecchiette alla butera$25.00

Rigatoni bolognese$25.00

Tagliatelle al tartufo$26.00

Secondi

Halibut livornese$30.00

Salmone alla peperonata$30.00

Polleto$27.00

Bistecca toscana$36.00

Cacciucco di mare $33.00

Vegetali alla griglia$22.00

Contorni

Mixed mediterranean olives$8.00

Tuscan fries$8.00

Garlic sautéed spinach$8.00

Roasted potatoes$8.00

Grilled asparagus$8.00

Rapini$8.00

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