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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.8
4.8
1880 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Live Opera Night!

    $60.00 per person

    Feb 20, 2025 - Mar 24, 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 1,880 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 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.

1,880 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    Cincinnati62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always, this time I went with the seafood special. Lots of shrimp, scallops & mussels. Another bonus was we used the valet parking which is located there.

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    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I found this restaurant using open table, I chose it because it was rated 4.9. It was our first visit to cleveland and to this restaurant. Do not worry about the run down decor, this restaurant is all about excellent food and excellent service, you will not be disappointed. We had the daily specials of seafood pasta and Scallops on polenta, with Tiramusu dessert. We were also surprised that the cook served extra Cacio Pepe pasta and for dessert the Tiramisu was paired with a plate of fresh fruit we did not order. This was a pleasant surprise and they were delicious! Enjoy your visit and meal!

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    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, wonderful dining experience! Thank you!

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  4. Lance

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service Meatballs appetizer was delicious Excellent variety of pasta and sauces in addition to the house specialties

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    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Cleveland! It’s a my favorite.

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    Toledo3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the ambiance, the great service and. of course Terry makes for another perfect night!

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  7. Tammy

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time eating at this restaurant. Food was amazing! Definitely will be back. The restaurant was hopping and seating is a little close together so if you’re looking for something romantic, this is not it, but if you want wonderful food and wonderful service, it’s top-notch!

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  8. disappointed VIP

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful time! Food is always outstanding service. We love seeing Terry!

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  9. Sam

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the opera night with dinner and everything was wonderful. We would definitely go back.

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.8 stars by 1880 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
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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