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Chef Mauro - La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine, Sarasota, FL

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.9
4.9
385 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
For Valentine’s Day, we are offering a special prix-fixe menu at $95 per person. You can see the menu in the appropriate section.

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.
Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.
We hope you enjoyed reading about us.

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What 385 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine is a "hidden gem" offering a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of Italy. Guests praise the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," with homemade pasta and desserts being particular highlights. The friendly owner, Tina, adds a personal touch, making diners feel like part of the "family."

385 Reviews
  1. GaryE VIP

    Tampa7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Small restaurant experience with everyone hands-on. The waiter was very nice, although a bit too busy, but the meal was delicious and we had a lot of fun with the owner. Too bad we don’t speak Italian. We recommend visiting this casual place.

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  2. Mike

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and service was excellent. We will come again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tina is amazing you feel like you’re dinning with family she is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and personable. The service is on point….The food is fresh ,delicious, even the choices of wines are amazing.. From the fresh homemade bread to the fresh homemade pasta, the Off The hook desserts all fresh ingredients..Our friends brought us there, and it was a little gem of a restaurant to find.

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  4. Boyd VIP

    Tampa22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each time we visit it has been a fantastic experience. Authentic Italian flavors Greta service pleasant wait staff. Thanks so much.

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  5. Bill

    Naples10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at this restaurant. The food and service was outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. The food presentation was amazing. Will definitely be going back.

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  6. James

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we had a great experience and La Dolce Vita.The food was great and they treat you like family.

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  7. Marc

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Music too loud for such a small restaurant

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  8. Don

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the greeting at the door by owner Tina to her chef husband Mauro’s knowledge, skill and ability in the kitchen our party of 8 were delighted with this experience. Highly recommend La Dolce Vita ( The Sweet Life)

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  9. Ron

    Tampa24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service, Will go back. Even enjoyed the music.

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  10. Ken

    Tampa61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always. Unpretentious, authentic, friendly and delicious. The entrees are consistently perfect, whether made with the homemade pasta or protein-centric. Save room for one of Tina's homemeade desserts. Tried the Ricotta Pie, amazingly light and yummy.

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 210-3631.

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine is rated 4.9 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

Additional information

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mauro Maglione
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