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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7
4.7
1803 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 721-8155
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Cleveland is a "Cleveland treasure" known for its authentic Italian cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Little Italy, it offers a "charming and nostalgic" dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "wonderful" hospitality from owner Terry Tarantino, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors. The outdoor seating provides a delightful option for quieter meals, while the "fun welcoming atmosphere" inside adds to the overall dining pleasure. Whether for opera nights or casual dinners, it's a beloved spot for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

1,803 Reviews
  1. Kasie

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibe was super fun, service was great and good was delish.

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  2. Greg

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant atmosphere is wonderful. It’s beautiful inside old rustic look of old Italian restaurant. Terry, the host was absolutely gracious brought over some fresh made pasta for sampling to our table. Great waiter great service highly recommended.

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  3. Nicholas

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and great service! The 5 course opera dinner was delicious!

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  4. Robin

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The service was incredible, food delicious, and ambience perfect. We had a lovely evening entertaining our European colleagues and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. Thank you!

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  5. StephanieA

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, casual, delicious, authentic Italian Loud opera music Generous portions.

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  6. Bridget

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious! Amazing food! Great people.

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  7. Michael

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again had an exceptional experience at La Dolce Vita. If you want to experience Little Italy and great Italian food, this is the place to go!

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  8. Elizabeth

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the atmosphere, to the food, to the special touches from the owner it was an absolutely wonderful experience!! This wasn't my first visit, and it definitely won't be my last! Thank you again! I'll be seeing you soon.

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  9. Jeffrey

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A memorable dining experience! Delicious food, lovely live music, and a warm welcome and complimentary dishes from the owner created an atmosphere of “la familigia.” Look forward to our next visit!

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  10. Lisa

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it! Like going to Grandmas! Food is great, friendly staff and the owner walks around handing out pasta!

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.7 stars by 1803 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Street Parking also available.
  • Public transit
    RTA bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Executive chef
    Terry Tarantino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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