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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7
4.7
1827 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 721-8155
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,827 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

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La Dolce Vita in Cleveland's Little Italy offers an "amazing" dining experience with "delicious" Italian cuisine and a "lively" atmosphere. The owner, Terry, adds personal touches with complimentary pasta samples. Although it can be crowded and service occasionally slow, the "great food" and ambiance make it a "favorite" spot for many.
1,827 Reviews
  1. Alina

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a treat to eat at La Dolce Vita! The owner goes from table to table ladling out fresh pasta from a huge bowl. The interior is cozy and intimate. Such an enjoyable experience!

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  2. Patricia

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken Parmigiana Mussels Beef Brisket Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

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  3. Tim

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always know will get a great meal here at La Dolce Vita. Love the neighborhood atmosphere. Server was excellent very personable and attentive to our needs!

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  4. Santina

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great experience and service! Food was terrific. 10 stars.

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  5. Mary

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, awesome server. Highly recommend . Had the specials, everything came quick hot and homemade.

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  6. Tina

    VIP

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! We will definitely be going back. Best restaurant we have been to in Little Italy. Reminded me of all the delicious food we had on our last trip to Italy.

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  7. Sandy

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year’s Eve dinner was fantastic. Great vibe, unpretentious lively atmosphere with amazing food. Best polenta I’ve ever had. Perfect drink menu. Loved everything about the evening, we’ll be back.

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  8. Greg

    VIP

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class experience all around. Terry the owner was walking around handing out fresh pasta for all to try. Best meatballs in town and that says a lot being in Little Italy. Service was top notch. The vibe makes for a fun time with along with an eclectic decor. Keep up the good work La Dolce Vita!

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  9. Joseph

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS a wonderful experience. Great food great service. Just overall fantastic! Thanks for being you!!

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  10. Craig and Holly

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved everything except the 'make-shift', crowded table in the path of the cold air every time the door opened (often during our 90 minute dinner)...

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1827 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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