La Dolce Vita - Detroit Reviews List

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Bland, portions inconsistent. Plates that came out with same food items...some had large amounts, some had rather small amounts. How would you judge this restaurant if a server tells you to come back for Brunch, that it's better than their dinners?"

Dined on 4/27/2013

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Review 4 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

a real gem

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"great food..very reasonalbe prices,, well prepared,,and eat outside in the summer there is a real delight!!"

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 5 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Tough to find

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Tough to find but worth it! Everything was perfect and the party of six loved it."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent!

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Food, Great Service, Live Music, I will be going back."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic

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Review 7 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food Great, Music Too Loud!

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food and service top notch as usual from the valet to the owner greeting you and seating you immediately at reservation time, we had no wait, however, seated in the front dining room next to the bar, it is very difficult to have a conversation or hear by the musician in the bar.

We appreciated the offer to turn the music down and the musician said he would but we noticed no difference even after a waiter also asked the musician to take it down a few notches a second time. It is so hard with restaurant acoustics to get the right balance, but when live music takes over the foreground then it detracts from the otherwise excellent experience!

Both of my other visits, I sat in the back room with the fireplace and it was HEAVNLY!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 8 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The high noise level that night soured an otherwise wonderful experience."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bliss

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"La Dolce Vita is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is consistently excellent and the ambiance is romantic. Brunch is a treat as well."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 10 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Highly Recommend LDV

Dined on 04/28/2013

Dined on 04/28/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our dinner experience was wonderful !! We're looking forward to attending brunch this summer as well as spending time on the patio on Tuesday nights :)"

Dined on 04/28/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 11 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Quality Food @ Service

Dined on 04/27/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've visited this restaurant on several occasions , and the food and service is always fantastic ."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 12 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Gorgeous little gem close

Dined on 04/28/2013

Dined on 04/28/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Gorgeous little gem close to Ferndale's electric night scene, but a world away. Well curated pasta and Italian entrees on a great seasonal menu. The seafood and pasta dishes are flavourful and cooked just right. The tomato sauces are to be savoured. The Caprese salad was the best I have eaten this side of Toronto's Little Italy."

Dined on 04/28/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 13 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Skip it.

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I took my parents here during restaurant week, and we were all fairly disappointed. The bacon wrapped scallop appetizer was the most enjoyable, but the bacon on one of them was a bit under cooked. My father's fennel salad had no taste, save for the actual fennel. The stuffed veal was mediocre at best...something I imagine they would serve at Olive Garden at a more reasonable price. My mother's steak was cooked perfectly medium rare as she requested it, but again, the meat was not high quality, which made for a less than tender steak. Service was polite, but not very efficient.

Shame on them if they used lesser quality food for the special pricing, and shame on them if this is their regular fare."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

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Review 14 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a wonderful experience.

2007

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had a wonderful experience. Not very obvious to find but definitely worth a try."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 15 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dine in or to Dine Out?

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I would say that the experience was nice. Would I attend here again, yes. If I had to choose between here and say Brizola, Coach Insignia, Iridescence or Cliff Bells, I wouldn't choose La Dolce Vita first. While my experience was decent, I did not care much for the valet-parking, because it wasn't necessary. I did end up paying for it, which if I can walk 10 feet and be at my car $5.00 just wasn't worth it. But the food was good. My wife and I enjoyed our evening. It would be a nice restaurant during summer, or fall nights to eat outside with friends and family. The servers where nice and timely. Good time!"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining

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Review 16 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I ordered from the Detroit

Dined on 04/27/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I ordered from the Detroit Restaurant Week menu. I ordered the veal and it was a little burnt on the bottom but still good. The restaurant was very busy and I was glad to see that in the city of Detroit."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 17 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I went to LDV for Detroit

Dined on 04/27/2013

2009

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I went to LDV for Detroit Restaurant Week and the food on the menu was so disappointing. The food was bland and over-all not special. I felt like I was at wedding with a terrible caterer. I've been to LDV in the past and ordered off the regular menu and from what I recall it was better. I think this was the last time I will go there. The restaurant was WAY too loud. I was really looking forward to the bumpy cake, too, and they were out by the time dessert came around. This place used to be a hidden gem. Now it's tired and disappointing. It needs a total refresh into the 21st century of culinary arts."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2009

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 18 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

An almost hidden gem!

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"A gem! Excellent food, good value. The staff is friendly and efficient. Great valet service. A winner!"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 19 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

the building looks like a

2008

Dined on 04/26/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the building looks like a bunker with little signage. It's difficult to find. Inside the décor is old world Italy but with plastic grape vines hanging on one wall. On the up side there are big arced windows. Bread was dry and tasteless with no butter or oil until I asked and only 2 pieces given at a time. The main dish was acceptable but unremarkable as was the desert. The bumpy cake looked like a Saunders creation right out of the box. Overall I was disappointed and won't be back. As I left I was wondering what snack I might find at home as the meal wasn't really enough. Again on the up side, the service was good with many waiters and bus staff."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2008

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Review 20 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were welcomed by a very

Dined on 04/25/2013

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were welcomed by a very friendly and accommodating maitre d'. We did order off of the "Restaurant Week" menu, even though we got some pressure from the waiter to order "off" the menu. He told us the Caprese salad was "OK", and that the things on the special menu were not on the regular menu (which wasn't true). The food was very good and the atmosphere was lively and fun. From where I sat (side dining room), place could use a little updating but I did not see the entire restaurant."

Dined on 04/25/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 21 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Once located, this is a wonderful

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Once located, this is a wonderful find. Great food and service. I want to back in nice weather to dine on the patio."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 22 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was very good, as always.

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good, as always. Service was a little off which is unusual. It will not stop us from returning - everyone has a bad night."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 23 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous

Dined on 04/26/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were not aware of this restaurant before Detroit Restaurant Week. It truly is a hidden gem. Food and service were excellent; wait staff is very attentive."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Review 24 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food!!! Nice ambiance.

Dined on 04/24/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food!!! Nice ambiance. Good Service. I plan to go back for brunch outside when, the weather is warmer."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 25 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Came for restaurant week;

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Came for restaurant week; early in evening so place was not busy yet. Husband's steak was well done when he specified medium rare. Steak was quickly replaced. Ravioli with lobster was great. Attentive service."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 26 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very dissappointed

Dined on 04/24/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first time going. It's a lovely resturant and our waiter was very good. Unfortunately, I was very dissappointed with my food and presentation. There was a lady next to me that ordered the same dish, it looked fresh and much better than mine."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2013

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Review 27 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It was okay nothing earth

2006

Dined on 04/24/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was okay nothing earth shaking."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2006

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 28 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I really enjoy LDV every time

Dined on 04/21/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I really enjoy LDV every time I dine there."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 29 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This was our first time at

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first time at La Dolce Vita and it was a nice experience. The only complaint that we had was that none of our dishes that came out of the kitchen were hot. The food took a long time to be served to us so I imagine that the food sat for a long time in the kitchen or the kitchen just doesn't send out hot food. The restaurant is a very nice one and is in a unique location. We have also heard really good things about the place but on that night they didn't live up to our expectations."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 30 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food but noisy

Dined on 04/21/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My parents and I went for Detroit Restaurant Week. My father and I ordered the specials, and my Mom opted for the linguine with clams. The food was excellent, and so was the wait staff. Our only complaint was the live music was a bit too loud and we found ourselves shouting across the table to maintain conversation."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 31 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great time. Everything

Dined on 04/21/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great time. Everything was amazing! I was our first time eating there and we already plan on going back."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 32 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food but took forever

Dined on 04/21/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great Food but took forever to bring out, maybe because it was restaurant week?"

Dined on 04/21/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 33 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We don't drink, so don't really

Dined on 04/21/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We don't drink, so don't really care about the wine list or bar scene; but, everything else was great. Even though outdoor dining is not open, it appeared that it would be a great experience."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 34 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

LDV! Love it!

2007

Dined on 04/21/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Jazz during Sunday brunch is a bit too loud if you want to talk with your dining companions, but somehow we manage to go back and do it all over again because the food and service are sooo good!"

Dined on 04/21/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 35 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went for Restaurant Week.

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went for Restaurant Week. Will definitely go back."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 36 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful menu options , our

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful menu options , our server recommended a great wine that I never hear of. Thanks to him I have a new favorite wine."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 37 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We can't say enough about

2004

Dined on 04/19/2013

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We can't say enough about the outstanding servie and server that waited on us. The food was good. However, our selection was from the DRW menu very limited; not able to appreciate the real Italian cuisine of many veal dishes other than what was offered. Would have prefered the thinly slice cut veal selections.

We had a problem with the open table 100 points being awarded. The restaurant had no knowledge of the program and suggested that we contact Open Table regarding the awarding of points."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2004

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 38 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

one of Detroit's hidden gems

Dined on 04/19/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Great food, outdoor dining and service for years!"

Dined on 04/19/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 39 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent menu for Detroit

2006

Dined on 04/19/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent menu for Detroit Restaurant Week; couldn't be more satisfied."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2006

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 40 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delish for brunch...waiting

Dined on 04/14/2013

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Delish for brunch...waiting for perfect opportunity to have dinner there...hopefully soon!"

Dined on 04/14/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Review 41 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food with Ambience

Dined on 04/02/2013

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were a table of 4. Two of us arrived 15 minutes before hand. We were seated at a table near the bar. Lovely. Apparently there was a mix-up in seating, as two people at the bar were waiting for table we got. It happened a couple of times more. Two of our people had been seated elsewhere, so we found them, reunited and had a lovely dinner. Very nice mellow music by a talented musician. Dinner was superb, service very good. Valet excellent, and for a moment we felt the ambience... it was like a cafe in Rome or Sicily."

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 42 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Took my wife and daughter

Dined on 04/04/2013

2006

Dined on 04/04/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Took my wife and daughter there for their birthdays and had an enjoyable evening. Food was good but the perch was disappointing.Very small..I've seen anchovies larger than the perch they presented on their entree. Wouldn't recommend the perch if you're hungry."

Dined on 04/04/2013

2006

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Review 43 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect for a special occasion.

Dined on 04/03/2013

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food and ambience. Perfect for special occasions. Well balanced menu with twists on traditional Italian items. Truffle infused sauces particularly notable. Service attentive and not overly bearing."

Dined on 04/03/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Review 44 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food quality!

Dined on 04/03/2013

Dined on 04/03/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great experience! The food was outstanding...We would come back again."

Dined on 04/03/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 45 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Curiosity fed this hungry cat

Dined on 04/02/2013

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Though I've never dined on the patio, it was what caught my eye. I call it, the hidden gem on Woodward because it's in a not so great neighborhood (as many of the best restaurants are in my opinion) and there is no entrance or much of a visual presence from the street. I, however, noticed the illuminated LDV and the string lights between buildings over patio area. Curiosity led me to a beautifully adorned Italian restaurant with live entertainment and a great bar. The Sinfonia di mare and the Filetto and Scampi were unbelievably delicious, along with prosecco and chianti. Mr. Jason Lawrence was very knowledgeable and introduced us to smoked salmon...and our host went through the pictures on the wall....a bit of history and a good meal!"

Dined on 04/02/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 46 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A fabulous place for Sunday brunch!

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"La Dolce Vita lived up to my expectations as an ideal Sunday brunch venue. Frank, our server, was wonderful and attentive. The music was fabulous with a world class guitarist and percussionist who kept it lively and festive but not too loud. The music definitely added to the environment by creating a great mood within a vintage setting. There was enough variety on the menu to satisfy the group I was with, and the bottomless mimosas just kept on flowing. I think the banana french toast was the hit at the table although the crepes looked fabulous. Dessert included an authentic bumpy cake plus a cheese cake and cannoli to die for. I will certainly bring friends for future celebrations to this very special place in Detroit. Highly recommend!"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 47 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Reservations not honored

Dined on 03/24/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We made a reservation for Sunday March 24 at 6pm for a table of five for our Daughter's birthday. We arrived on time and there was NO table available for FORTY minutes. We stood in the lobby in the way of the waiters and staff because there was nowhere to go. We were asked after being seated if we were going to the show downtown and once again said that we were there for a family dinner. The excuse that we were given regarding the incompetence of them honoring a reservation was that while they only had 64 people on reserve over 200 showed up to dine prior to attending a show downtown. Our table was in a freezing area of the back dining room and the chairs were very uncomfortable...taken from storage to increase seating?"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 48 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good to go alone or with others!

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was able to bring my boyfriend for brunch this time and he enjoyed it. Our food was great and like always the mimosas were awesome!"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 49 for La Dolce Vita - Detroit

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This restaurant is in a typical