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La Dolce Vita of Belmar, Belmar, NJ

La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.5
4.5
2007 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.

The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 749-3177
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

What 2,007 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Belmar offers a lively dining experience with "excellent" food and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about generous portions and a vibrant atmosphere, especially when seated by the ocean. While noise levels can be high, the attentive staff and delicious Italian cuisine make it a "go-to" spot for many.

2,007 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Atlantic City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were away for anniversary and this spot was recommended.. didn’t disappoint. Nice people cool ambience and food was great veal chop parm was big and satisfying!

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  2. Lori

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fourth time we have been there when visiting Belmar. Food is always plentiful and spiced to perfection. Warm fire, beautiful Christmas decorations, good prompt service. I am hooked! Highly recommend.

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  3. Ellen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding and the food amazing. Portions during restaurant week were surprisingly large. I just assumed restaurants would scale back, but not here. Experience was wonderful from start to finish. We will definitely be back.

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  4. Danielle

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been longtime patrons . We have never been disappointed! Love it

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  5. Michael

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table, great food, great service, very clean and great fun with family and friends!

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  6. Susan

    Atlantic City

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious Sal was our waiter. Wonderful experience

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  7. gloria

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant restaurant. Food was delicious and service was very good! Branzino was exceptional snd tiramisu was outstanding !! The outside patio with fireplace is so cozy!!

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  8. Karyn

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We treated our friend’s to dinner and they were very impressed!!! They loved how fresh and homemade all of the dishes are and also they enjoyed the view of the ocean!!! Our waiter and the staff made us feel welcome and at home! We are always pleased every time we dine at La Dolce Vita!!!!

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  9. eileen

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    always a great time. food was great love coming here

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  10. Joseph

    Las Vegas

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, came out exactly as ordered. Waiter was good.. Love the place but it can be noisy.

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita of Belmar is rated 4.5 stars by 2007 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 36 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita of Belmar

400 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Belmar
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Full Service Bar year round.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 749-3177
  • Catering
    La Dolce Vita provides old-world Italian Cuisine for your next party, barbeque or picnic in the park. We take catering to a new level of quality and completeness. We look forward with great anticipation to providing our superior catering service. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Want something special? We can accommodate your special needs, letting you choose from a wide variety of items on our catering menu. We offer three pre-fixe menu for private events please see details on our website at https://ladolcevitanj.com/ladolcevita/non-private-special-event-menu/
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