Review La Dolce Vita Shelby - Shelby Township

Definitely one of the worst restaurants my family and I have EVER been to. The service started out with our waiter asking 1/4 of us what we want to drink, and quickly walking away, I had to shout across the room to get his attention before he could scurry away. The scotch he brought us was watered down (because they added water, not because the ice melted) and we were charged $4 for ice on top of the $12 per glass of scotch; comical as this place clearly is not of the same caliber as other restaurants where I gladly pay that much. The food - 3 of 4 dishes were served cold, the meatballs had a terrible aftertaste, the marsala sauce tasted like vinegar, my mashed potatoes tasted like there wasnt enough milk/water mixed with whatever powder they used, the calamari barely had any taste, the minestrone soup was more of a potato stew, the lasagna and pasta/meatball dishes were literally COLD; could easily go on and on. Best of all, after informing a different waitress of how terrible the food was, she said "don't worry, I'll take care of you guys", and follows up by bringing a big slab of chocolate cake to our table. This method of resolution might work for a pack of hungry dogs, but human beings typically eat their dessert after a quality delicious meal. This was pure embarrassment and easily explained why there were only 2 other families at this poor excuse for a restaurant. Presenting us with the bill for the full price was almost as big a slap in the face as the cake was. Give this place a month, maybe 2 max, it will go under just like the other series of restaurants that have failed at this location. An absolute waste of money, time, and most of all, an awful way to spend a special day together with my family at what we thought would be a decent restaurant. Stop using your customers as guinea pigs for your "new cooks and new location", your ownership should be ashamed of themselves.

Lovely restaurant, Wonderful food!