I started eating at this little place when it first opened 30 years ago, and loved it then, still love it today. The owners are from Naples, and have retained the family recipes since the beginning. I've eaten at La Dolce Vita for lunch and dinner, and I have to admit that there are just a few things I would prefer they changed.
First, some of the decor really needs to be updated, especially the fake plants here and there. When seating guests, having them in the back room by the kitchen isn't the best ambiance when you have a perfectly nice outer room that feels more like a special seating area. Why use that back area unless you are already out of space in the main dining room?
Second, the toasted bread served at the beginning of the meal is badly in need of a change. Serving the bread on aluminum foil just looks tacky, and to use sliced white bread loaded with oil rather than using a lovely, rustic bread served hot with the oil on the side is just a poor choice. We never eat much of the bread.
The italian sodas are fantastic, love them, don't change a thing.
I usually order either the Gnocchi Combo or the Canneloni. Both dishes are amazing and delicious.
My daughters' love the pizzas, and usually choose a different one each time.
Everything is so delicious. Can't say enough about this place. No it is not on the order of the old Ottavios, but, if you love good Italian food then you won't be disappointed.
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