La Dolce Vita Ristorante

4.8

1166 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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
Website
http://ladolcevitalajolla.com/
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

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

TiramisuUS$8.00
Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso Layered with Sweet Mascarpone. Topped with Chocolate Shavings
CannoliUS$8.00
Italian Pastry Filled with Sweetened Ricotta and Pistachio
Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$8.00
Soft Chocolate Brownie Served Warm with a Scoop of Vanilla Gelato
Homemade CheesecakeUS$8.00
New York Style Cheesecake with a Cookie Crust. With Chocolate and Raspberry Sauce
Vanilla GelatoUS$8.00
Creamy Italian Ice Cream

Drink

Hot TeaUS$3.50
Affogato al CafeUS$8.00
Vanilla Gelato Drowned in Espresso Topped with Chocolate Shavings
EspressoUS$3.50
CappuccinoUS$5.00
Coffee AmericanoUS$3.50

What 1,166 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Dolce Vita Ristorante in La Jolla is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, attentive service, and charming ambiance. Guests frequently commend the "amazing food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like short rib pasta and ravioli. The patio dining experience is often highlighted as "perfect," making it a beloved local gem.

1,199 Reviews

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Alison
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine here. This is one of my fave spots in La Jolla.
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Kimberly
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Go! You won’t be disappointed! Great food and service!
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Stephanie
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pasta was very good. Service was great, friendly and attentive! Just a simple Italian place.
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Victoria
VIP
Tampa
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lots of options & they have gluten free pasta! We both loved our short rib pasta & ravioli. The octopus appetizer was great!
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Tina
VIP
San Diego
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service. Sat on the patio outside with heaters and it was perfect.
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Sean
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best meal we have had in a long time. Everyone loved their dinner. The ambience is perfect. The waitress was super knowledgeable and friendly. They were very busy and the food came out in a short time. We will definitely be back.
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Stephen
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, wonderful food! We returned again this year for a birthday.
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Linda
VIP
Denver
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was sparse! Food average ! Waiter did not come by often. Food was served very quickly
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marshall
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
another great meal and quick great service. Our waiter was excellant
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Mikel
Calgary
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, friendly server. Very quaint spot to have a dinner. Would recommend this restaurant
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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 1166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://ladolcevitalajolla.com/
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

La Dolce Vita Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Dolce

TiramisuUS$8.00

CannoliUS$8.00

Warm Chocolate BrownieUS$8.00

Homemade CheesecakeUS$8.00

Vanilla GelatoUS$8.00

Drink

Hot TeaUS$3.50

Affogato al CafeUS$8.00

EspressoUS$3.50

CappuccinoUS$5.00

Coffee AmericanoUS$3.50

What 1,166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is La Dolce Vita Ristorante currently accepting bookings?

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