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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.8
4.8
1902 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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

    Apr 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Join us for our Live Opera Show! Tickets are $60 per person and come with a 5-course family style meal.
    Live Opera Night! Photo

What 1,902 people are saying

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Cleveland's Little Italy offers an authentic Italian experience with "amazing food and atmosphere." Guests praise the "wonderful service" and feel like family, with the owner sharing complimentary pasta samplings. The vibrant atmosphere, live music, and diverse menu options make it a "top-notch" choice for diners seeking genuine Italian cuisine.

1,902 Reviews
  1. Schad VIP

    Cleveland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, another amazing dining experience. Cheers

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  2. julie

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terry made us fun appetizer to start and great desert. Food was delicious. I had work colleagues in and they loved the ambiance on the patio and Terry hanging to talk with us. He told some fun stories. All around great experience

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  3. Michelle VIP

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous evening, delicious food, great value and wonderful service! Our waiter, Connor was very helpful. Highly recommend

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  4. Julie

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, delicious food. Terry Tarantino and his crew make you feel like you are dining with family. I can’t wait to go back!!

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  5. John VIP

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for families. Festive environment & atmosphere.

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  6. Mary Beth

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Dolce Vita in Little Italy is an amazing Italian restaurant. We were there for brunch and ordered off their main menu. First up the bread is so good! Crispy on the outside soft on the inside. My husband had the spring ravioli, and it was delicious. The pasta shell of the ravioli was firm, not mushy at all, and the cheese filling was flavorful, he added a meatball which was enormous and was perfectly seasoned, with their marinara sauce, which was obviously made from scratch and was every bit as delicious as my mothers! I had the eggplant Parmesan. The eggplant, sliced thinly and coated perfectly, was crispy with delicious eggplant in the center, buffalo mozzarella cheese on top, with chopped tomatoes that were perfectly ripe. It was served with rigatoni. Everything we tried was fresh, absolutely authentic and really delicious. During our meal the restaurant served everyone a taste of their Roman Style pasta( bow tie pasta with peppercorns and Parmesan cheese) -outstanding! After our meal, we didn’t have room for dessert, but the waitress brought us a little taste of the cannoli filling with fresh fruit. It was sweet and creamy and delicious. Limoncello followed our meal and was very good, zesty and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. The hostess and our server were friendly, helpful and very attentive. The decor is very cool, I would call it eclectic Italian with a strong vintage flair- so much fun to look at ! Check out the Italian tile bar when you walk in! Don’t hesitate to have a meal in this wonderful restaurant… we will definitely be visiting again!

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  7. Margaret VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, better specials. Very happy with everything

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  8. Betsy

    Cleveland3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The server and overall vibe was nice but the food is lacking. It could be so much better. Adding chicken etc to a pasta dish could be exceptional but boiled chicken mixed in with a meh sauce was more than disappointing.

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  9. Chris

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good. Little Italy has a base of good authentic Italian food. They are all good. This is right up there with the best

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  10. Brendan

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner last night. The short ribs were perfect, served on top of risotto. The GF penne with marinera and shrimp was equally delicious. Wait staff, as always, attentive and nice. A shame we couldn’t see Terry while we were there but you can’t have everything.

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland is rated 4.8 stars by 1902 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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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