Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Wendie Stjean
This place was so over-hyped. For the prices everything should be excellent. Wine list is so over priced they should be embarrassed. Wines by the glass list was lackluster and overpriced. And for $28/glass they poured less than an inch in the glass. Caesar salad was delicious. But we ordered for 6 people and each got a few leaves. They brought two dinners 20-30 minutes after the rest with no apology. When we commented they said “that’s why we encourage you to order and share.” THIS IS NOT a share menu!! Want more bread..”sorry it’s limited.” And the place is as dark as a cave. Also table for six was so small as more restaurants it would maybe have seated four. They tried to market it as a table that everyone would want to know who’s sitting there….more like who’s stupid enough to sit there and be that jammed together!! Avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
John K.
One of my favorite restaurants, but it’s need a little refresh. Not an easy/cheap task while maintaining the vibe though. Good and service is phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Mrs. Jeffery
Fabulous Everything! You will love every bite and every minute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aliza J. Sokolow
the best restaurant in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Colleen Kosoy
Worst eatery I have visited in LA! Server had no clue! We planned a birthday dinner, there was no sign of a celebration. There was an eery smell, one of the guest had to keep going outside for fresh air. I am extremely conversant with dining in area, Mr Chow, Ciprianis etc. Hope I can help steering you away! Expensive$$$
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Roz Gillie
Amazing service and outstanding food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Wes Leslie
Pretty meh experience across the board, esp the service. Staff weren't giving a lotta hospitality. Drinks were solid tho.
Saul Smith
What started as a very challenging situation with our Saturday night reservation being cancelled just a few hours before dinner turned out to be a reservation system glitch. We were called back and invited to dinner by the general manager with his profuse apologies.And our dinner was spectacular, as it always is at dolce vita. Brilliant Caesars salad, tuna tartar for starters. Followed by mussels, lemon pasta and branzino fillet with veges. A superb dessert to finish. The general manager could not have been more accommodating.So a glitch turned into a magnificent meal thanks to their spectacular customer service.Definitely keeping this fine dining pick on our list. Bravo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Eye Tuna Tartare, Caesar Salad, Branzino Picatta
T C
I wanted to love this place. Decor is great, and the cocktails were tasty, but the bar staff were making off-color jokes behind the bar, and acting oddly standoffish. If the team could bring in some warmth and hospitality, we'd have enjoyed our experience more.
Love it here! The tuna and veal dishes are big hits, and perfect with the LDV Gibson. Service was terrific start to finish, a great blend of old school cool and modern dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Veal Parmigiana
Beau Flynn
Incredible food, beautiful decor and lovely service.
This place is incredible. Such a great ambiance and the food and service was stellar. Cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrina Esquivel
It's a very beautiful place full of old Hollywood mafioso nostalgia. The food I expected allot I guess. But to me. It was ok. The squid appetizer was very very fishy. The ceaser salad they put together table side. But they don't make the dressing in front of you. They are literally only putting it together. I was expecting a la Del Rae's where they smash those little anchovies in the dressing. The servings were small and not very generous. The drinks were delish. The dessert was delish. The baked pasta dish was good. I can't remember the name. But the dish it comes in was gorgeous. But I felt like the food overall could be better. The service was really really great. Very high end. Super friendly staff. Very attentive. It was around $600 for 4 people. It was scratched off the bucket list. Maybe I'll go one day for drinks only.
The EDDC kicked off 2024 at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills. Not a very large space but the three of us fit comfortably at a small table/booth. Ambiance was a little dark for our late night repast but well attended by a diverse and talented crowd.We started things off with a negroni, chocolate martini, and a 50-50 martini along with the mozzarella di buffala and the shrimp fra diabola. The blue prawns were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of heat from the calabrian chili. Drinks were sturdy and the 50-50 side car was a nice touch.A caesar salad prepared table side was next followed by main dishes including spaghetti and meatballs along with the bone-in veal parmesana. The veal was delectable and overshadowed the spaghetti despite the later being impressive in it's own right. We ended the night with a neopolitan style dessert balanced between pistachio, chocolate and cherry gelato.Overall, a solid start to 2024 and an enjoyable night out at an aspirant for top Italian restaurant of the year.
The food, service, and atmosphere was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
This place was so over-hyped. For the prices everything should be excellent. Wine list is so over priced they should be embarrassed. Wines by the glass list was lackluster and overpriced. And for $28/glass they poured less than an inch in the glass. Caesar salad was delicious. But we ordered for 6 people and each got a few leaves. They brought two dinners 20-30 minutes after the rest with no apology. When we commented they said “that’s why we encourage you to order and share.” THIS IS NOT a share menu!! Want more bread..”sorry it’s limited.” And the place is as dark as a cave. Also table for six was so small as more restaurants it would maybe have seated four. They tried to market it as a table that everyone would want to know who’s sitting there….more like who’s stupid enough to sit there and be that jammed together!! Avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
One of my favorite restaurants, but it’s need a little refresh. Not an easy/cheap task while maintaining the vibe though. Good and service is phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Fabulous Everything! You will love every bite and every minute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the best restaurant in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Worst eatery I have visited in LA! Server had no clue! We planned a birthday dinner, there was no sign of a celebration. There was an eery smell, one of the guest had to keep going outside for fresh air. I am extremely conversant with dining in area, Mr Chow, Ciprianis etc. Hope I can help steering you away! Expensive$$$
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing service and outstanding food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Pretty meh experience across the board, esp the service. Staff weren't giving a lotta hospitality. Drinks were solid tho.
What started as a very challenging situation with our Saturday night reservation being cancelled just a few hours before dinner turned out to be a reservation system glitch. We were called back and invited to dinner by the general manager with his profuse apologies.And our dinner was spectacular, as it always is at dolce vita. Brilliant Caesars salad, tuna tartar for starters. Followed by mussels, lemon pasta and branzino fillet with veges. A superb dessert to finish. The general manager could not have been more accommodating.So a glitch turned into a magnificent meal thanks to their spectacular customer service.Definitely keeping this fine dining pick on our list. Bravo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Eye Tuna Tartare, Caesar Salad, Branzino Picatta
I wanted to love this place. Decor is great, and the cocktails were tasty, but the bar staff were making off-color jokes behind the bar, and acting oddly standoffish. If the team could bring in some warmth and hospitality, we'd have enjoyed our experience more.
Restaurantji Recommends
Love it here! The tuna and veal dishes are big hits, and perfect with the LDV Gibson. Service was terrific start to finish, a great blend of old school cool and modern dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Veal Parmigiana
Incredible food, beautiful decor and lovely service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Branzino Picatta, Clams Oreganata, Veal Parmigiana
This place is incredible. Such a great ambiance and the food and service was stellar. Cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a very beautiful place full of old Hollywood mafioso nostalgia. The food I expected allot I guess. But to me. It was ok. The squid appetizer was very very fishy. The ceaser salad they put together table side. But they don't make the dressing in front of you. They are literally only putting it together. I was expecting a la Del Rae's where they smash those little anchovies in the dressing. The servings were small and not very generous. The drinks were delish. The dessert was delish. The baked pasta dish was good. I can't remember the name. But the dish it comes in was gorgeous. But I felt like the food overall could be better. The service was really really great. Very high end. Super friendly staff. Very attentive. It was around $600 for 4 people. It was scratched off the bucket list. Maybe I'll go one day for drinks only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Veal Parmigiana
The EDDC kicked off 2024 at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills. Not a very large space but the three of us fit comfortably at a small table/booth. Ambiance was a little dark for our late night repast but well attended by a diverse and talented crowd.We started things off with a negroni, chocolate martini, and a 50-50 martini along with the mozzarella di buffala and the shrimp fra diabola. The blue prawns were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of heat from the calabrian chili. Drinks were sturdy and the 50-50 side car was a nice touch.A caesar salad prepared table side was next followed by main dishes including spaghetti and meatballs along with the bone-in veal parmesana. The veal was delectable and overshadowed the spaghetti despite the later being impressive in it's own right. We ended the night with a neopolitan style dessert balanced between pistachio, chocolate and cherry gelato.Overall, a solid start to 2024 and an enjoyable night out at an aspirant for top Italian restaurant of the year.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana