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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7
4.7
1834 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Area
    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 1,834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

1,834 Reviews
  1. Eileen

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun atmosphere. Our waitress was nice, but rushed. The bread that was brought to the table was warm. The caccio y pepe that was complimentary was watery and bland. The mussels special was delicious. The “house favorite” salad was nothing special….especially since it cost $15. I had the scallop/polenta special. The polenta was lumpy and the 3 scallops were overcooked and It cost $50! I needed to use the rest room before we left-one bathroom for a busy restaurant meant a 10 minute wait. Wish we had a better experience!

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  2. Jonathan

    VIP

    Cleveland

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was terrific. Was a nice touch-- the owner circulating with a giant bowl of delicious pasta.

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  3. carl

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite Italian restaurant great atmosphere good service. Food was delicious. I’m from New Jersey and moved to Ohio. The hardest thing to find is a good Italian restaurant. I was impressed.

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  4. Jamisen

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner on a very busy Friday night. We dined at the bar and the bartended was attentive and kind even though he slammed. Our entrees came out promptly and tasted wonderful! We will be back. The smiles from the staff went a long way after a crazy week. Thank you for a fantastic evening!

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  5. Dee

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! From the wine to the food, a very pleasurable experience for all!

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner, Terry, is fantastic. It’s always nice to have him stop by the table with samples. The tomato salad was amazing. Dinner was great as always!

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  7. Karen and John

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! Seevice was excellent. Very cozy and warm inside. Be prepared for very Catholic decor. We will definitely return. Cleveland's Little Italy never disappoints.

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  8. Alina

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    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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  9. Patricia

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

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

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  10. Tim

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    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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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1834 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Area
    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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