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La Dolce Vita of Belmar, Belmar, NJ

La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.5
4.5
2015 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.

The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 749-3177
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

What 2,015 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Belmar offers "excellent Italian cuisine" with generous portions and a delightful beachfront view. Guests consistently praise the attentive service, especially from standout waitstaff like Sal and Matteo, making it a top choice for special occasions. While some note the noise level, the vibrant atmosphere adds to its charm.

2,015 Reviews
  1. Charles

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and a terrific meal at La Dolce Vita. The restaurant has wonderful location directly across from the beach and it was pleasantly decorated for Christmas. The only thing I could say wasn’t great was the calamari. It was a bit rubbery but that’s what seems to happen with that dish. It’s hit or miss. Otherwise great food , service and a wonderful experience

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  2. CindyM

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La DV is our go to local restaurant. Food is always good and the drinks are usually outstanding (I rate other restaurants Sangria against La Dolce Vita) but I was really disappointed this past Saturday with the drink. It did not taste like normal and was just blah. On another note our server Clay was outstanding. He was very attentive and high energy. He should be recognized for his hard work. Please don’t loose my high rating on your Sangria.

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  3. darlene

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food, however outside area was noisy and rain water dripping from ceiling, but the food never disappoints here

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  4. Theatrefan

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love going here The service was excellent My salmon cooked perfectly

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  5. Pat

    New York City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been dining at LDV for many years. Food and service are consistently good. However, tonight we were seated near a table of 6 adults and 4 children under the age of three. Parents had no control over their kids and restaurant servers just sneered at them, wishing they would eat their food and leave asap. Our quiet evening was a disaster and I left with a headache. Maybe fine dining restaurants should ban kids under the age of 12.

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  6. Jack

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, small table that barely fit our entrees (thank goodness we didn't order any extra side, service was OK until the end of the meal when it took around 10-15 mins to get the check picked up by the staff to pay the bill.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent no waiting food was great fire place awesome!!! But it was very very loud !!!

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  8. Jennifer

    Atlantic City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were away for anniversary and this spot was recommended.. didn’t disappoint. Nice people cool ambience and food was great veal chop parm was big and satisfying!

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  9. Lori

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fourth time we have been there when visiting Belmar. Food is always plentiful and spiced to perfection. Warm fire, beautiful Christmas decorations, good prompt service. I am hooked! Highly recommend.

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  10. Ellen

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding and the food amazing. Portions during restaurant week were surprisingly large. I just assumed restaurants would scale back, but not here. Experience was wonderful from start to finish. We will definitely be back.

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La Dolce Vita of Belmar is rated 4.5 stars by 2015 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita of Belmar

400 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 749-3177
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
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