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Chef Mauro - La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine, Sarasota, FL

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5 (556)
$31 to $50
Italian
2704 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231-6022

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La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5
$31 to $50
Italian
Sarasota

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
For Valentine’s Day, we are offering a special prix-fixe menu at $95 per person. You can see the menu in the appropriate section.

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.
Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.
We hope you enjoyed reading about us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mauro Maglione
  • Catering
    Our catering service brings you the authentic flavor of Italian cuisine wherever you wish to celebrate. We offer customizable menus to suit every taste, from traditional dishes to modern options. Our team takes care of everything to make your event memorable and stress-free. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elegant and welcoming spaces perfect for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate meetings. Our restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with attention to detail and dedicated service to ensure the success of your event. We can accommodate groups of different sizes, adapting our spaces to your needs.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Swift road and Clark road
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine.

5

5.0
(556)
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine is a beloved gem in Sarasota, offering "exceptional" Italian dishes that transport diners to Italy. Guests rave about the "fresh ingredients" and "delicious" homemade pasta. The warm, family-run atmosphere and attentive service make each visit feel like dining with family. Highly recommended for authentic Italian experiences.
556 Reviews
  1. Edward Gold

    Unspecified28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding , the food the staff make you feel like you’re home

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  2. Russell

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite, go to restaurant for authentic Italian food. Tina and her family always greet us with hugs and warm buona sera's and the food and service are consistently excellent. I usually have the saltimbocca and my wife enjoys the pappardelle con funghi e salsiccia. The next day we swap the leftovers! And the lemoncello is out of this world delicious!..

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  3. Edward Gold

    Unspecified28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was delicious and the people were amazing, like family

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  4. Laura

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience…. Fresh ingredients, deliciously prepared and presented foods… we love the home made limoncello too! … we always look forward to our next visit!

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  5. Elysa Gold

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the most surprising fabulous true Italian food I have had in Florida and I have traveled extensively in Italy and cook myself. The outside unfortunately the restroom is not compelling. However, once you go inside, the tables are lovely. There’s beautiful pictures of Sophia Loren Italy imperial large green TV showing constant pictures of Italy others wine bottles lining the inside of the restaurant. All the restaurant staff are friendly and seem Italian themselves. They cook all of their desserts on site and they were extraordinary. Pasta is also made on site. My husband had a book of Tina Putin, Nesco, which was by far superior than any other restaurant. Prices are reasonable. The bread is made in house and fresh. Mine is extensive. I can’t say enough about this surprising find. it’s no wonder there’s five stars.

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  6. Tony Gold

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton185 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in the area! The Bronzino in a piccata sauce was outstanding!

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  7. Rita Gold

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal and wonderful evening! We will be back!

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  8. donna

    Anchorage / Alaska6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found this restaurant by accident and I am very happy we did. Initially was a suspicion it was going to be a disappointment since from outside just a strip mall location. But from the moment created by the server to the wine recommendation this was amazing. We had the signature dish with prawns which was very floral with being overwhelming. Reminded me of several family owned restaurants in Italy.

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  9. Philip

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hum of Italian conversation and laughter fills this authentic local cafe, delightful family owned and operated. Misto Partenopeo seafood platter was delicious and abundant. Veal Piccata was among the best selections served. Topped off with Torta Caprese to die for. Will definitely turn.

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  10. Edward Gold

    Unspecified28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was amazing the food and staff were incredible

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mauro Maglione
  • Catering
    Our catering service brings you the authentic flavor of Italian cuisine wherever you wish to celebrate. We offer customizable menus to suit every taste, from traditional dishes to modern options. Our team takes care of everything to make your event memorable and stress-free. Perfect for corporate events, private parties and ceremonies.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer elegant and welcoming spaces perfect for any special occasion, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate meetings. Our restaurant offers a unique atmosphere with attention to detail and dedicated service to ensure the success of your event. We can accommodate groups of different sizes, adapting our spaces to your needs.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Swift road and Clark road
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, La Dolce Vita's intimate, authentically Italian dining room, live music and many positive anniversary and special‑occasion visits make it a popular choice for a romantic evening.

Yes, La Dolce Vita is offering a special Valentine's Day prix-fixe menu at $95 per person, indicating the restaurant is open for that holiday.

The Lasagna alla Bolognese is a recurring favorite at La Dolce Vita, it appears on the menu and is repeatedly praised by guests.

Business casual, aim for neat, put‑together attire: polished and comfortable rather than formal.

Yes, La Dolce Vita does welcome private parties, while keeping the focus on its cozy, family-run dining room.

Yes, the team can accommodate gluten-free diners (servers provided gluten‑free bread and Tina informed a guest about what was safe for someone with celiac), and the menu includes vegetarian-friendly dishes such as Mozzarella Caprese, Insalata Arucola, and Gnocchi al Gorgonzola.

La Dolce Vita welcomes diners inside its intimate dining room and also offers outdoor seating; the restaurant also accepts private parties.

Yes, reviewers recommend La Dolce Vita for families, and the owners and staff are repeatedly praised for making guests of all ages feel welcome.

Yes, La Dolce Vita features a thoughtful wine list (guests mention Italian selections and Super Tuscans) and treats like the house-made limoncello to finish a meal.

Saturday nights are a standout, guests note live music on Saturday evenings, which adds a lively, festive layer to the restaurant's intimate atmosphere.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, reviewers say dishes like Paccheri ai frutti di mare and pappardelle often arrive large enough to share or be left over for another meal.

For a quieter meal, early seating around 5:00–6:00 pm often feels less busy; if you’re after a livelier night, Saturday evenings frequently feature live music and a festive atmosphere.

Yes, the owners are offering a Valentine's Day special: a prix-fixe menu priced at $95 per person.

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A photo of La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine restaurant

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5
$31 to $50
Italian
Sarasota

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
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