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Let us provide the perfect spot for your occasion. - La Dolce Vita Ristorante, La Jolla, CA

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8
4.8
1116 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-2524
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alfio Conti
  • Private party facilities
    La Dolce Vita Ristorante is the perfect location for your next special event. No matter the size or budget, we go out of our way to make your occasion a very special one. ladolcevitalajolla@gmail.com
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    Cave Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of off street parking. Valet parking across the street. Parking garage next door.
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday night only.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 1,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla shines with "outstanding hospitality" and "phenomenal" Italian cuisine. A hidden gem, this restaurant offers a "charming patio," delightful ambiance, and attentive service that feels like family. The generous portions and authentic flavors have diners returning often, making it a "must-visit" spot.

1,149 Reviews
  1. Cinde

    VIP

    San Francisco

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both my husband and I enjoyed out dinner. Our server was very good. It was a bit cold where our table was near the door which was open due to outside diners.

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  2. Melanie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional service and food. This is our favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. The owner always greats us as if we have been friends for years. The staff is extremely pleasant and informative , and the food beyond fantastic.

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    New Mexico

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant. Giorgio was attentive and made good suggestions. We were party of four and all of us enjoyed our meal. Would definitely dine here again.

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  4. Melanie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was excellent. Indoor and patio dining. Cute setup with fountain and fire heaters. 5 star

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  5. Mike

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Great prices. All around awesome evening.

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  6. Beth

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have consistently great service at La Dolce Vita and that will keep us coming back!

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  7. Susu

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place! Wonderful staff, excellent food, great place for a celebration … like being in Italy!

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  8. Anthony

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in all of San Diego. The food is excellent and the service is even better. You feel like family when you dine there.

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  9. ann

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BEST ITALIAN IN LA JOLLA we go there most weeks and the food it always amazing Alfie always makes us feel special as do all his staff and servers and I see they do that to all their customers we made our next reservation consistency and price and ambiance make it perfect

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  10. Jill

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining here. The owner and staff make you feel like honored guests. The food is always spectacular here. The service is amazing. We take only our special friends here. Would recommend to everyone!

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita Ristorante does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Dolce Vita Ristorante also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-2524.

La Dolce Vita Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Dolce Vita Ristorante

1237 Prospect St, Ste P, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cave Street
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of off street parking. Valet parking across the street. Parking garage next door.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alfio Conti
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday night only.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-2524
  • Private party facilities
    La Dolce Vita Ristorante is the perfect location for your next special event. No matter the size or budget, we go out of our way to make your occasion a very special one. ladolcevitalajolla@gmail.com
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