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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.8
4.8
1840 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Neighborhood 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

  • 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 1,840 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

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La Dolce Vita in Cleveland's Little Italy offers an "amazing" dining experience with "delicious" Italian cuisine and a "lively" atmosphere. The owner, Terry, adds personal touches with complimentary pasta samples. Although it can be crowded and service occasionally slow, the "great food" and ambiance make it a "favorite" spot for many.
1,840 Reviews
  1. Jim

    VIP

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top 3 Freshest & Tasty Caprese, Hungarian Hots on point, Veal parm w/ mixed veggies/olives good & the ricotta & berries as a closing compliment topped it off so well!

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  2. Lauren

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time here! The owner was serving everyone spoonfuls of new pastas and having conversations with all the tables. Felt right at home and the food was amazing!

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  3. John

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was fantastic and the Food was just spectacular. Conner was a great help as our Server.

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  4. Suzanne

    VIP

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was very good, served very hot and ample proportions. We all took some home. Terry Tarantino makes everyone feel like his personal guests with extras he serves .

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  5. Steve

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place...little pricey, but comes with the real estate...Food was awesome

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  6. Ashley

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only come here if you want to be treated kindly, where you feel welcomed, with amazing atmosphere, great service, and food that makes you taste like no other. To say this was a great experience is an understatement! Best food ever! I love this place and will be back weekly!!!!!!

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  7. Eileen

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun atmosphere. Our waitress was nice, but rushed. The bread that was brought to the table was warm. The caccio y pepe that was complimentary was watery and bland. The mussels special was delicious. The “house favorite” salad was nothing special….especially since it cost $15. I had the scallop/polenta special. The polenta was lumpy and the 3 scallops were overcooked and It cost $50! I needed to use the rest room before we left-one bathroom for a busy restaurant meant a 10 minute wait. Wish we had a better experience!

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  8. Jonathan

    VIP

    Cleveland

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was terrific. Was a nice touch-- the owner circulating with a giant bowl of delicious pasta.

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  9. carl

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite Italian restaurant great atmosphere good service. Food was delicious. I’m from New Jersey and moved to Ohio. The hardest thing to find is a good Italian restaurant. I was impressed.

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  10. Jamisen

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner on a very busy Friday night. We dined at the bar and the bartended was attentive and kind even though he slammed. Our entrees came out promptly and tasted wonderful! We will be back. The smiles from the staff went a long way after a crazy week. Thank you for a fantastic evening!

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.8 stars by 1840 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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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