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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7
4.7
1870 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Executive Chef
    Terry Tarantino

Experiences

  • Live Opera Night!

    US$60.00 per person

    20 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025
    Join us for Live Opera Night on select Monday nights from 6:30-9 PM. Tickets are $60 per person and come with a 5-course family style meal.
    Live Opera Night! photo

What 1,870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

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La Dolce Vita in Cleveland's Little Italy is a beloved gem known for "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian experience," with Terry, the owner, adding personal touches by greeting guests and offering complimentary samples. The lively atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and "delicious" specials make it a must-visit.

1,870 Reviews
  1. Sam

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and the Opera singers were great.

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  2. James

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and specials. Service was outstanding! Samantha, our server, was delightful.

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  3. Jeff

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, wonderful food in a vibrant atmosphere. We love that the owner walks around most night doling out little portions of something new he made for customers to taste. The service is always good. Only caveat is the sound level can be high, but it goes with the general ambiance of the place. It's like eating with family, boisterous and lively. One of our favourite places.

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  4. Raymond

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, service and overall value hard to beat. Highly recommend!!

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  5. Susan VIP

    Cincinnati61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always come here when we are in Cleveland, feels like we are back in Europe. Everyone makes you feel like family and the food is fabulous.

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  6. Glade VIP

    Cleveland21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience is always great. The owner coming around with some samples of his cooking and helping describe entree & wine makes it feel special. Always enjoy LDV

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  7. A. Dan

    Cleveland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and so were the drinks and the people. It is close to the valet parking and a great place from a meal with a good atmosphere.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience. I was craving pasta and meatballs and found this quaint Italian restaurant in Murray Hill. From start to finish, the service, the ambiance, the quiet music in the background, and the food was delicious! The young women at the reception desk were friendly and greeted us with smiles. Our waitress was outstanding and professional. The Rasta Pasta was delightful with assorted veggies and the meatball was so tasty! The servings were meant to share, so I will have leftovers for my next dinner. And, the chef (and he was very handsome) came out with a plate of bow tie pasta, freshly prepared, to share with everyone! So yummy! Thank you La Dolce Vita!

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  9. Howard VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town for our son's wedding and heard good things about La Dolce Vita. The entire experience didn't disappoint. The owner came by to our table and after a brief discussion, he started bringing over some food for us to try. It was a special night for all of our guests.

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  10. Shannon

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the atmosphere and food were amazing. The fettuccine fellini was perfect.

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1870 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Executive Chef
    Terry Tarantino
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