Il Dolce Far Niente

4.7

82 Reviews

$50 and over

Traditional French

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Thank you for choosing Il Dolce Far Niente. Our restaurant has closed its doors. Please join us at Chez Sami - Downtown.

Chez Sami is a family-owned restaurant and art gallery that is introducing the people of West Texas to traditional French recipes and an immersive fine dining experience.

Chez Sami, pronounced shay sam-ee, is a French restaurant and art gallery owned and operated by Chef Jon Walter and his family in Wolfforth, Texas. With a commitment to traditional French cuisine, we have created an upscale dining experience with an intimate atmosphere that captivates our guests. Our multi-course menu reflects the world travels and experiences of Chef Walter, who perfected his craft as a private chef for yachts sailing across Europe.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Traditional French
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(806) 789-2665
Website
http://www.chezsamiLBK.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
709 Main St., Wolfforth, TX 79382
Area
Wolfforth
Cross Street
Fifth St. and Dowden Rd.
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Across from Frenship Middle School
Additional
Banquet, Chef's Table, Private Room

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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82 Reviews

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CNBeeson
Amarillo
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Should have realized it would have been different because of the name change, however the menu & description are no longer French as listed on Open Table. It is now Italian with a small menu (as it was before) but with pizzas & spaghetti as options. The atmosphere is great in our opinion & the service was decent. We did not care for the menu or the food.
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KathrynD
VIP
Las Vegas
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I heard so many great things about this restaurant we were excited to try everything. I feel like with the reservation we should’ve got a notice that it was BYOB. We ended up having to leave and go get some wine and then come back. The waitress was very friendly and happy and nice it was just a party of, six of us and it took forever for us to get our food. Once our food came. The note was bland. I ended up salting and peering the food to make it taste better. Everybody else’s food didn’t have much flavor either there was one other couple that was in the restaurant that day so it wasn’t like he didn’t have time to focus. appreciate the food was made scratch it definitely needed more seasoning
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Amarillo
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite date night spot! Food, service and ambiance are always excellent for a quiet night out.
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KarlaC
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Prefer totally finishing appetizer before salad or soup and likewise, totally finished soup or salad prior to entree. Cold in restaurant in Wolfforth
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The closed sign was displayed even though we had reservations. It’s a small place so it was just the server and chef. We were the only couple there when we arrived, about 10 mins later one other couple showed up, so not busy. The server messed up our order, and in general, was confused. She messed up the table next to us as well. The food was not fresh or hot. For the price and reviews we have seen and heard, we had much higher expectations and were really disappointed overall with the experience.
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Felicia
Amarillo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The table service was outstanding. Started with escargot and lobster gnocchi the Beef Wellington for entree. Too full for desert but definitely will be trying the crème brûlée next visit…. Yes will be returning.
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diner
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was excellent. We especially enjoyed the escargot, the beef wellington, and beef bourguignon. The service was very professional. In summary, a highlight of the Lubbock area restaurant scene!
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Annie
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in Lubbock!! Their seasonal menu always hits and I have loved every dish I’ve ever tried. This is my go-to place for a fancier dinner in town 💖
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ScotinTheWoods
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose this restaurant for our son’s Graduation celebration. We don’t live in the Lubbock area and booked on the recommendation of friends . The food was delicious and our server was friendly and helpful. The exterior of Chez Sami was a bit of a surprise, but Inside the restaurant was cozy and welcoming. I would highly recommend Chez Sami.
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CraigC
Amarillo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time I have been to their new location. The inside was very nice and the food was amazing. I will definitely be back.
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FAQs

Il Dolce Far Niente is rated 4.7 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

709 Main St., Wolfforth, TX 79382

Additional information

Cross Street
Fifth St. and Dowden Rd.
Area
Wolfforth
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Traditional French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Across from Frenship Middle School
Additional
Banquet, Chef's Table, Private Room

Website
http://www.chezsamiLBK.com/
Phone number
(806) 789-2665

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