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Address: 94 Irish St, Dumfries DG1 2PB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1387 255689
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Reviews
Steve Mills
Excellent food, great presentation. Scallops were done to perfection.
The gluten free pizza base was one of the best we’ve ever tasted – really fluffy!
… moreThe gluten free pizza base was one of the best we’ve ever tasted – really fluffy!
Noise W
We went there without having a reservation (the place is really busy, bookings are highly recommended). They managed to find us a table (for two).
We sat in the second room in the ground floor. The ambience was pleasant, although I will suggest to add some sort fabrics (curtains or tapestry on the wall, to reduce the noise – that’s why I gave 4 stars for the atmosphere).
The food was great. For starter we had antipasti do carne, which was a tasty selection of cold meats with some bread and butter. The mains were super delicious. I’m not a fan of tomato sauce, but the Vesuvio pizza was beyond my expectations. And so much meat in it! The fussili speciale were so yummy.
Lovely place, friendly staff and great value for money.
… moreWe sat in the second room in the ground floor. The ambience was pleasant, although I will suggest to add some sort fabrics (curtains or tapestry on the wall, to reduce the noise – that’s why I gave 4 stars for the atmosphere).
The food was great. For starter we had antipasti do carne, which was a tasty selection of cold meats with some bread and butter. The mains were super delicious. I’m not a fan of tomato sauce, but the Vesuvio pizza was beyond my expectations. And so much meat in it! The fussili speciale were so yummy.
Lovely place, friendly staff and great value for money.
Nipat Hastings
Amazing menu, great food, friendly staff! It’s our favourite restaurant in Dumfries every time we’re back in Scotland
… moreYeo Jun Khai Nicholas
Went here with my colleagues for dinner! Really affordable menu 2 course + drink for 15£ from Monday – Thursday.
Staff were friendly, food was good portion and tastes decent.
Definitely worth my money for what I was paying for. Would have come back here if I knew about this place earlier but sadly leaving Dumfries soon.
… moreStaff were friendly, food was good portion and tastes decent.
Definitely worth my money for what I was paying for. Would have come back here if I knew about this place earlier but sadly leaving Dumfries soon.
Martyn Stillman
What a grand old building and an amazing restaurant inside. Love the high ceilings and period features throughout. The staff were very friendly and polite and the food….. Well Ama-zing! We both had the Pollo Dolce Vita and asked for it to be extra spicy and it was perfect. Nice tingle, full of flavour and we loved the potato loaf thingy whatever it’s called? Totally loved it and definitely recommend
… moreSam Scott
Really enjoyed my dinner here. Went with my other half. We had a reservation and we’re served fairly quickly. Duck fish was lovely and I really enjoyed the house red. Staff were very professional and accomodating. Will definitely be going back when im next in the area
… moreJennifer Ho
I ordered two course meal for over 14 pounds which is a good value for your money.
The tomato sauce they use for the pizza is sweet, it’s weird but not bad.
I think they use tomato sauce with lots of sweet peppers for their pasta and pizza dishes.
… moreThe tomato sauce they use for the pizza is sweet, it’s weird but not bad.
I think they use tomato sauce with lots of sweet peppers for their pasta and pizza dishes.
James Farquharson
Nestled in the heart of Dumfries, La Dolce Vita offers an inviting, well-presented setting in a building with unique character—an old bank transformed into an Italian eatery. My guest and I stopped in for lunch, drawn in by the appealing prices on their midday menu and the charming ambiance.
From the outset, the experience started on a good note. The staff were warm, attentive, and welcoming, adding to the overall positive first impression. For starters, I chose the stuffed mushroom, and my guest opted for the soup of the day: a pea and pancetta soup. The soup had a delightful, fresh flavor, though the bread served alongside was disappointingly stale. My stuffed mushroom, on the other hand, delivered with an enjoyable depth of flavor.
Moving to the mains, however, the experience began to falter. I ordered the chicken Milanese, which arrived with a side of tomato pasta. Unfortunately, the Milanese resembled a breaded chicken you might find prepackaged at the supermarket, lacking the crisp freshness one expects. The pasta was overcooked, and the sauce tasted unexpectedly sweet and bland, like a store-bought jar of sauce rather than a house-made Italian tomato sauce. My guest’s Bolognese, which I sampled, was similarly lacking in complexity—a one-note sauce without the hearty, rich flavors typical of a good Bolognese.
While the price point was indeed budget-friendly, the quality of the dishes left us underwhelmed. With some improvements, La Dolce Vita has the potential to create meals as delightful as its atmosphere, but until then, it’s a thumbs down from me.
… moreFrom the outset, the experience started on a good note. The staff were warm, attentive, and welcoming, adding to the overall positive first impression. For starters, I chose the stuffed mushroom, and my guest opted for the soup of the day: a pea and pancetta soup. The soup had a delightful, fresh flavor, though the bread served alongside was disappointingly stale. My stuffed mushroom, on the other hand, delivered with an enjoyable depth of flavor.
Moving to the mains, however, the experience began to falter. I ordered the chicken Milanese, which arrived with a side of tomato pasta. Unfortunately, the Milanese resembled a breaded chicken you might find prepackaged at the supermarket, lacking the crisp freshness one expects. The pasta was overcooked, and the sauce tasted unexpectedly sweet and bland, like a store-bought jar of sauce rather than a house-made Italian tomato sauce. My guest’s Bolognese, which I sampled, was similarly lacking in complexity—a one-note sauce without the hearty, rich flavors typical of a good Bolognese.
While the price point was indeed budget-friendly, the quality of the dishes left us underwhelmed. With some improvements, La Dolce Vita has the potential to create meals as delightful as its atmosphere, but until then, it’s a thumbs down from me.
Sandy Best
Best Italian restaurant in SW Scotland! Great deals for lunch only £13 for 2 courses £15 for 3 Amazing value with amazing food and service
… moreGuardian Devil
A great experience with great service
Pizza was slightly burnt 1 side (hard to cut) and excellent other side
Very happy with the duck, a good chef and brilliant sides. Very thoughtful touches.
House red was well recommended for the duck.
Well done
… morePizza was slightly burnt 1 side (hard to cut) and excellent other side
Very happy with the duck, a good chef and brilliant sides. Very thoughtful touches.
House red was well recommended for the duck.
Well done