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La Dolce Vita - Detroit, Detroit, MI

La Dolce Vita - Detroit

4.3
4.3
2045 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
High ceilings and romantic twinkling lights create a chic atmosphere, perfect for a drink and appetizer at the bar or a full dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Cross street
    Cedarhurst and Woodward
  • Parking details
    Valet service
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,045 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Detroit offers a charming atmosphere with standout service from staff like Rico, Carlos, and Paige. Known for its "beautiful ambience," "amazing food," and "delicious" dishes like Limoncello cake and lobster benedict, it provides an "entire experience" with live music and attentive service. However, some note it can be "painfully expensive" and service can vary. Overall, it's a "hidden gem" with "excellent" dining experiences.
2,045 Reviews
  1. Shauna VIP

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My server name was Paige. Very warm and inviting & food was also very fresh. The only thing I didn’t like was the mandatory valet parking.

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  2. Preshous

    Northern MI1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If I could give zero stars, I would. The second I stepped foot in this place, I was verbally harassed about my attire — meanwhile, people around me were in hoodies, sweaters, and women in short dresses without so much as a glance. The hypocrisy was laughable, but the incompetence was even worse. The food? Absolutely disgusting — I’ve had better meals at gas stations. The service? Nonexistent. The staff seemed more interested in playing dress code police than actually doing their jobs. This place is a masterclass in how to drive customers away. Save yourself the headache and avoid this sorry excuse for an establishment at all costs.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & wonderful server named Rico! Will definitely be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 3rd anniversary and wanted to get dessert at the end of the evening. I had been to Dolce Vita years ago and remembered the beautiful ambience and high and service. This choice did not disappoint. Highly recommend the Limoncello cake.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so great to be back at the this Detroit gem. Make sure to ask for Carlos. He’s an excellent waiter with a mile high personality. He made me genuinely smile and laugh while enjoying my time out. He’s very knowledgeable about the menu as well.

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  6. williem

    Detroit1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I like this place the only problem was where they sat us the tables were too close to each other It seems there going after a romantic atmosphere but with the tables being that close to each other you couldn't have romantic conversation

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  7. Khadijah

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pretty, great service. Rico was amazing to us and I enjoyed the food.

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  8. Caneisaya

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster Benedict 10/10. Blueberry French toast 10/10 Service was great. Will be going back.

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  9. DoloresB

    Detroit13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for 1pm. When we arrived we were the only ones in the restaurant. Thought maybe they had closed early🥴. Why were there no patrons at lunch time. Perhaps because there are no lunch choices, only a few salads (salad containing beets however, they didn’t have any beets )🤔. Dinner choices offered are extremely expensive. Actually, ridiculous. Used to enjoy dining there. I realize it is a high end restaurant however no more.

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  10. norman VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second trip to DV 2.0. The space and ambience very conducive to dining and conversation. We were graciously welcomed and seated However, our fish appetizer, standard main course and special were too battered, sauced and layered. This in contrast to last month’s experience

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La Dolce Vita - Detroit is rated 4.3 stars by 2045 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedarhurst and Woodward
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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