La Dolce Vita

  4.8 – 482 reviews   • Italian restaurant

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Located in the center of Fort Lauderdale’s historic shopping and arts district, La Dolce Vita serves up Fort Lauderdale’s finest Italian fare with exciting dishes and unique ambiance. At La Dolce Vita, every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. We never use frozen ingredients, our home made pasta make us unique in every dish we prepare at La Dolce Vita. We serve only the finest meats and seafood, freshest vegetables, and breads that are baked fresh daily. Our delicious menu and attention to detail create a truly enjoyable dining experience. Come taste the difference!

Northern Italian pastas & meat dishes in a refined & cozy room decorated with Fellini film stills.

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Dustin Tate
Try to envision the most ideal authentic italian restaurant: freshly made pasta, unique, flavorful ingredients, personalized service from the owner himself, amazing desserts.
La Dolce Vita has it all. The antipastas including the artichoke, the truffle ravioli, prosciutto and burrata.
And the pasta was incredible – my favorite was the Cacio e Pepe was the best I’ve had. The spaghetti with Ragu of lamb, and ravioli with short rib.
And for desserts, get the tiramisu, amaretto mousse? And lemon cake all were so good.
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This is true authentic Italiano food!
As soon as I entered I saw fresh salads and food being served with pride! The owner is personable and wants you to enjoy and have a great dinner.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere it was classy and space was spacious and uncrowded even though it was liveley and warm ambiance!

The food was outstanding:
Penne bolognese was the best I wver had so good i bought a to-go plate for leftovers!!!

The Lamb ragu was fantastic I havent had anything like it I loved it!

The lentil soup was delicious!!!Probably the best i ever had.

I have to come back asap!

Vito approved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Nathaniel Saad
Delicious food and staff were wonderful. Very pricey, but they were extremely kind and efficient, wonderful ambience outdoors on the street. The octopus was much smaller than expected, but the lobster ravioli was on point!
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Ivette Casey
I just had dinner at La Dolce Vita in Fort Lauderdale, and it was such a treat! I started with my favorite eggplant appetizer, which hit the spot with its warm, comforting flavors that reminded me of home-cooked goodness.
For the main, I went with the carbonara—my absolute favorite Italian dish—and it was spot on, creamy and satisfying over the top deliciousness.
What really elevated the experience was the warm, friendly ambience. The owner and staff have that charming Italian accent that adds so much personality to the service—they made me feel right at home, like I was having dinner at a close friend’s house. It’s cozy, inviting, and the kind of place where you want to linger over a glass of wine. If you’re in the area and craving genuine Italian cuisine, La Dolce Vita is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back!
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David Schott
My wife and I travel a lot and dine with the same frequency. I rarely ever post reviews. But our experience at La Dolce Vita requires me to post. In sum, it was fabulous. The food was excellent. The homemade pasta itself sets its apart, but every bite from the soup to the eggplant to our entries was delicious. And Fabio, one of the owners, from Italy, engages in the table service. It shows his care and dedication to elevating your experience and making you feel welcome. It is not a big restaurant. Not loud. It is intimate. This was a wonderful dining experience.
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michelle Haley
If you are looking for an Authentic escape, this is it. Yes, it was valentines night, we sat outside And the atmosphere was magic – it truly felt like sitting at a piazza in Italy. The food Exceeded my expectations. Service was equally great. I highly recommend this place five stars all the way around.
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Kara K.
I love this little spot. It’s been around forever and updates are minimal. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted in Italian and made to feel like family. The food is excellent. Pasta is handmade in house and melts in your mouth. Great prices on wine and food alike. Highly recommend for quality, Italian food.
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Kourtney Bourbina
A MUST when in Fort Lauderdale! Please do not pass up the opportunity to try this place. The owner is a delight. Makes you feel right at home. Food is to die for. Prices are great. I cannot say enough ❤️
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Morgan Schenk
Hands down the best Italian food I’ve ever had! Small place, very cozy. Owners seemed to know a lot of people that came in. I just can’t say enough about how delicious the food was!
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Jordan Eckardt
Wow what an incredible restaurant! Couldn’t be happier finding this place and trying it out. It’s been on my list of places to try for around a year already and so glad I finally came. The service was incredible. Christian and Fabio were amazing hosts, also had great service from Augustina. The polenta was delicious, the octopus was great as well. Highly recommend the carbonara pasta and their signature dish dolce vita. Looking forward to coming back.
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