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Chef Mauro - La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine, Sarasota, FL

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.9
4.9
417 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
For Valentine’s Day, we are offering a special prix-fixe menu at $95 per person. You can see the menu in the appropriate section.

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.
Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.
We hope you enjoyed reading about us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mauro Maglione
  • Catering
    Our catering service brings you the authentic flavor of Italian cuisine wherever you wish to celebrate. We offer customizable menus to suit every taste, from traditional dishes to modern options. Our team takes care of everything to make your event memorable and stress-free. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elegant and welcoming spaces perfect for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate meetings. Our restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with attention to detail and dedicated service to ensure the success of your event. We can accommodate groups of different sizes, adapting our spaces to your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Swift road and Clark road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 417 people are saying

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine offers "the best Italian dining experience" in Sarasota. Guests praise the "warm friendly environment," "wonderful wait staff," and "authentic homemade cuisine." The atmosphere feels like "dining in Italy," with personal touches from owners Tina and Mauro. The "food is outstanding," featuring fresh pasta and delightful desserts.

417 Reviews
  1. Jean

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food is wonderful. The service is polite, swift and friendly.

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  2. Howard VIP

    New York City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The closest to real Italian food I've ever found outside of Italy. Hooray

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  3. Mike VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our visit recently. The lasagna and chicken piccata were excellent 😋 and our server (Monya) was very attentive and helpful. We will be back. 👍

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  4. Carol VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with a staff who truly engages and cares about the guests. The food is piping hit, perfectly cooked and very tasty!!

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  5. Michael

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous atmosphere and food! Authentic Italian that's the best in sarasota!

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  6. Gregory

    Cleveland27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic homemade cuisine. A real treat!

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  7. Frank VIP

    Tampa20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Sarasota. Warm friendly environment with wonderful wait staff. The food is well prepared and delicious. Always a great meal and love that cold limoncello end of the meal.

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  8. Cindy

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Feels like Italy. Food, staff, service, ambience wonderful.

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  9. Jean

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is outstanding! Host is delightful. Wait staff pleasant as well as efficient. Fruit of the Sea is my husbands all time favorite. Bread served is wonderful.

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  10. Alison VIP

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience at La Dolce Vita and highly recommend! The homemade bread, dips, caprese salad and home made pastas were exceptional quality!!! The desserts were AMAZING. La Dolce Vita is as close to being in Italy as you can get! Tina and her family have a true gem in Sarasota and we can't wait to return!

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FAQs

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 210-3631.

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine is rated 4.9 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Swift road and Clark road
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mauro Maglione
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our catering service brings you the authentic flavor of Italian cuisine wherever you wish to celebrate. We offer customizable menus to suit every taste, from traditional dishes to modern options. Our team takes care of everything to make your event memorable and stress-free. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elegant and welcoming spaces perfect for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate meetings. Our restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with attention to detail and dedicated service to ensure the success of your event. We can accommodate groups of different sizes, adapting our spaces to your needs.
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