Simone Hostetter
I should share with you, the fact that I have been to the most expensive restaurants all over the world, sampled the most amazing cuisines in Italy! That said this restaurant is my number one Italian restaurant ever!!! I Challenge anyone to share a better dining experience than the one I continuously have at this restaurant. I’ve had the pleasure of sampling many dinners at different times and enjoyed every single one, every time! I’ve had dinner parties at this restaurant and everyone at my table enjoyed everything they ordered. I’d like to also give a five star review on the amazing customer service and dining experience.! Don’t hesitate, make your reservation early as they get filled quickly
I would like to thank Favio for the amazing birthday dining experience. We had last night! The wine was amazing and will have it again the next time we come. Keep up the good work you’re doing great!
Visitivity Inc.
What can you say...these people LOVE food and their customers. How great it is when you read reviews as you cross alligator alley and your mouth waters as you move through all the great comments on the homemade pasta, the truffle dishes, the specials, people just raving about the entire experience. This team of professionals gets it, from the moment I walked through the door I was back in little Italy NY. The atmosphere is great,quiet, low key, beautiful surroundings. The service impeccable, sweet, and attentive. And the food....not since my wife's grandmas homemade Italian dishes have I tasted food like this..just amazing. We had the gnocchi with black truffle, the ravioli with wild mushrooms and black truffle finishing with Tiramisu, wow, and pistachio crusted tartufo. My mouth is still watering!
Jackie K
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Ft Lauderdale! For an evening it feels like being transported to Italy. Everything is amazing.... the ambiance, the food, the wine list, the service, the presentation. Fabio and his staff make you feel like family. So when my friend and I decided to throw a Bridal luncheon for my niece, of course this was the only choice. Everything exceeded our expectations and those of our guests. Fabio was hands on choosing the menu and the wines. He offered a prosecco as guests arrived. He worked with us on presentation and seating arrangements. It was perfect! Everyone had a fabulous time and are still talking about the food, wine and service. What made it even more special was having the restaurant all to ourselves for a private party. Thank you to everyone at La Dolce Vita for a memorable afternoon!
Tara Hipolito
The most welcoming atmosphere. Real and genuine people. I felt like I was having a Sunday dinner with family. Raviolis were special. Thank you for the experience and restoring my roots and my understanding of where I come from. Nice to know that still exists today.
Matthew Togmus
Due to a recommendation from a friend, my girlfriend and I had dinner last night at La Dolce Vita in Fort Lauderdale. The service was phenomenal and it stood out from the moment we arrived. As we approached the doorway, one of the gentleman at the restaurant opened the door for us and escorted us to our table where he then continued to untucked our chairs for us and hand us menus. The excellent service and ambiance really gives this place an upscale feel. We ordered the soup of the day which was an onion soup and the insalata adriatica for appetizers which were both awesome. Then for our main courses we ordered the Garganelli Alla Bolognese and the Chitarrina La Dolce Vita. Both of these meals were absolutely delicious and had a very fresh taste. After we finished our meals we were both stuffed and so we informed our server that we would skip dessert. About 5 minutes later he returned with a fresh slice of tiramisu and insisted that we try it on the house. Wow!
Overall, we had an amazing experience and will be sure to both return and recommend this place to our friends and family.
Craig B
In a nice area withe several small strip malls. Good place to park and walk around. Have to pay for street parking. We went early, so it wasn't very busy. Some tables on the sidewalk, but it was a little hot - everyone was inside. Pastas are homemade - seems to be their specialty - they do have salmon, chicken, veal as well. Fairly priced. Nice fresh bread to start. We had the beef ravioli and spaghetti special - 3 meat sauce. Both were excellent. Right size portion - not too small. Cooked perfectly al dente. Food arrived fast. Servers were excellent. Atmosphere was nice. Surprising how many restaurants are still old school with payment - no portable machines. Highly recommended. Will visit every time I'm in the area.
Alina Cendoya
If you love real Italian cooking, La Dolce Vita is a must!
We were welcomed with a warm greeting and had excellent service. Thank you Christian!
The dinner menu had plenty of choices and they also had some specials of the day. We enjoyed the burrata and prosciutto salad, mushroom risotto, grilled branzino, and veal chop in truffle sauce.
Every portion was more than generous, so we shared the salad and risotto. The burrata was the best we’ve had. The branzino was cooked to perfection, tender, flaky with the skin grilled so crispy that you want to eat it all. It was covered with thinly sliced zucchini that not only kept it moist during cooking but made for a beautiful presentation. And the veal chop!!!...oh my! Cooked perfectly, surrounded with a wild mushroom black truffle sauce and roasted potatoes that were creamy and crispy on the outside.
They have a well priced wine list with a nice variety of Italian wines. We like full bodied wines, so we enjoyed a Barolo.
Do yourself a favor and enjoy a meal there. Don’t forget to save a little room for dessert...homemade tiramisu. You will not regret it!
Kelly Kalenka
Absolutely amazing every time. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel like family. The best Italian food I’ve ever had.
William Valerio
If want great Italian food this is the place. All home pasta! Artichoke appetizer is off the charts and served in a different way you will not be disappointed!
Giorgio V
I come here once a year, every year for 6 years while on vacation. This place is always fantastic. The owners are authentic Italian and they keep the traditions from home alive. The place parking close by and costs 2 dollars to park there. The restaurant is nice and elegant inside, with dimmed lighting. They also have a patio to enjoy the warm Florida nights. The staff is all professional and mostly Italian. Very welcoming and polite. The service is quick, even during busy times. You can call in advance and make a reservation. Make sure you try the burratta cheese, arugula salad, lasagna and truffle ravioli. It is absolutely delicious. The coffee is also perfect and the lemon Cake and tirimisu is also so delicious. This place is consistently amazing every time we go.
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