Ethan Kurtz
Incredible hidden gem on Main Street Gilroy. The menu selection, food and service were all incredible. The servers and owner make you feel very welcome and treat you like royalty. At the end of our first visit we felt like royal patrons of over 30 years. Can’t wait to go back sometime soon. Cannot recommend high enough, you will be amazed.
… moreVictoria Carrillo
New Italian restaurant in Gilroy! Must try! Everything is delicious. The owner is always there and makes you feel welcomed. Friendly staff and beautiful decor! Beautiful fireplace in front and even private room in back for larger parties. The dishes you must try are the Basa (white fish), Eggplant appetizer, homemade Sausage (off the menu), Cavatelli pasta with side of meat sauce, lamb chops, Bruschetta and dessert must have a cappuccino! You will keep coming back! Enjoy!
… moreJohn Webber
The menu looks amazing, the specials sounded delicious. I couldn’t decide; Aldo asked me what I wanted. I told him lasagna and he said they had a lasagna made. Off the menu and not a special. It was glorious the atmosphere is spot on, the staff was great and the decor was cool.
… moreAnna Gizycki
Wonderful! This place exceeded my expectations. Elevated casual, clean esthetic decor, TVs at the bar (so we didn’t have to miss the game), excellent food- the sauces were delish, great service- even though they were super busy. Hoping this place encourages more upscale restaurants and businesses to come to downtown Gilroy. They definitely raised the bar!
… moreN M
Delicious dinner on a rainy night in downtown Gilroy. Nice to visit this gem in town without having to drive to Los Gatos for decent Italian dinner . Service was excellent.
… moreBryan Hicks
First of all, an all-star staff, awesome owner, and the most spectacular food. Enjoyed every dish I had so far. I already made a reservation to go back and try so more wonderful dishes! This food and service will put Gilroy back on the map!
… moreKrista Jensen
Absolutely FANTASTIC! We came on a Thursday and were so thrilled to see how busy it was. The pasta is clearly made fresh in-house and I overheard that the sausage is as well. Incredibly fresh ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. The owner came by each table asking how their meals were and then would roll up his sleeves to help wherever it was needed- bussing tables, bringing food out, cleaning tables. That’s a sign of outstanding management in my book. The ambiance was lovely and not too loud. Great for a date night. This is probably one of our new favorite restaurants if not our #1 favorite in Gilroy
… moreGiuseppe D’Onofrio
Aldo and Barbara, thank you for bringing this beautiful Italian restaurant to Gilroy.
… moreLisa Smith
Café Dolce Vita is a standout dining experience that downtown Gilroy has been waiting for. From the moment we arrived, everything felt elevated. Aldo and his team are absolutely dynamite — warm, attentive, and deeply passionate about what they’ve created.
Every detail is dialed in: the ambience, the glow of the fireplace, the gracious service, and dishes that are thoughtfully curated and bursting with flavor. Our spirits were lifted, we laughed, lingered, dined beautifully, and left excited to return!
Downtown Gilroy hasn’t always been our usual scene, but Café Dolce Vita has completely changed that. This restaurant brings fresh energy, elegance, and real heart to the area, and we’re so grateful Aldo chose to open here. It feels like the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our community.
We can’t wait to return and highly recommend Café Dolce Vita to anyone looking for an exceptional, memorable dining experience.
Thank you Aldo and team!
… moreClint and Sarah Tada
An Italian gem in south county!! Food is delicious, with good variety on the menu for lunch or dinner. Beautiful remodel and ambience and top notch service! Great job Cafe Dolce Vita, our new “go to” dinner spot!
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