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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7
4.7
1808 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Cleveland is a "Cleveland treasure" known for its authentic Italian cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Little Italy, it offers a "charming and nostalgic" dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "wonderful" hospitality from owner Terry Tarantino, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors. The outdoor seating provides a delightful option for quieter meals, while the "fun welcoming atmosphere" inside adds to the overall dining pleasure. Whether for opera nights or casual dinners, it's a beloved spot for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

1,808 Reviews
  1. Wally

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Best chicken Marsala I've ever had ...

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  2. Michelle

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in little Italy! Incredible menu and food - loved the live music too!

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  3. Greg

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is way over priced. $26 for a chicken breast and some pasta?…excessive.

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  4. Anne

    Cleveland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun dining in Cleveland’s Little Italy. Service was outstanding, with the host sampling pasta and our server, Ava, discussing a unique wine we hadn’t ever tasted. The meatballs are so tender and delicious, and the pastas are true comfort food. Can’t wait to be back in the area again!

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  5. Kasie

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibe was super fun, service was great and good was delish.

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  6. TracyB

    Oklahoma City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Short rib risotto, basic pasta, all outstanding! All in a Christmas, Italian, plant jungle

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  7. Greg

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant atmosphere is wonderful. It’s beautiful inside old rustic look of old Italian restaurant. Terry, the host was absolutely gracious brought over some fresh made pasta for sampling to our table. Great waiter great service highly recommended.

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  8. Nicholas

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and great service! The 5 course opera dinner was delicious!

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  9. Robin

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The service was incredible, food delicious, and ambience perfect. We had a lovely evening entertaining our European colleagues and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. Thank you!

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  10. StephanieA

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, casual, delicious, authentic Italian Loud opera music Generous portions.

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1808 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 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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