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La Dolce Vita Ristorante

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234 1st Ave W (at Thomas Street)
Seattle, WA 98119

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(206) 283-2198
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La Dolce Vita Ristorante - Seattle, WA
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Best

I'm a food lover, and they got my taste. Really nice.

Worst

We ordered the eggplant involtini & Lamb w. pumpkin gnocchi...all disappointing: low on flavor. For the quality, overpriced. Service was excellent. Comfortable, bright decor.

Great Food, Great Service! 7/24/2006

Absolutely a must try Italian restaurant! more
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Great Food, Great Service! 7/24/2006

Absolutely a must try Italian restaurant! The Vongole was great - generous portions, super tasty! Service was great! We walked into the restaurant at 1015pm and the restaurant closes at 1030 and they welcomed us in and served us even though it was 15 mins. to closing. Great ambiance, great place to take your date. more
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Superb experience with a flair! 7/16/2006

This is my third dinner experience at La Dolce Vita. Like a fine wine it continues to improve with age. From the polished server to the crisp white table cloths adorned with a single red rose adornment it only gets better from here... The salmon on the fresh sheet never fails to impress. I tried the amatraciana this evening and it was excellent! The sauce even outdid my favorite La Rustica's signature dish. The server's attentive but relaxed style enhanced the pleasure of our dining. The tiramisu was heavenly, light as a cloud and probably the best I've had. What a wonderful ristorante, truly a 5 star evening! Thank you!!! Pros: Superb ambience, polished server, excellent food! Cons: parking. more
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Superb experience with a flair! 7/16/2006

This is my third dinner experience at La Dolce Vita. Like a fine wine it continues to improve with age. From the polished server to the crisp white table cloths adorned with a single red rose adornment it only gets better from here... The salmon on the fresh sheet never fails to impress. I tried the amatraciana this evening and it was excellent! The sauce even outdid my favorite La Rustica's signature dish. The server's attentive but relaxed style enhanced the pleasure of our dining. The tiramisu was heavenly, light as a cloud and probably the best I've had. What a wonderful ristorante, truly a 5 star evening! Thank you!!! Pros: Superb ambience, polished server, excellent food! Cons: parking. more
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A 10 on my citysearch scale! 4/20/2006

We saw this restaurant when staying at a hotel around the corner and are so glad we did; what a delight this was! The ambience was inviting and warm, the food was exquisite, and the service attentive and consistent. All in all, one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. more
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A 10 on my citysearch scale! 4/20/2006

We saw this restaurant when staying at a hotel around the corner and are so glad we did; what a delight this was! The ambience was inviting and warm, the food was exquisite, and the service attentive and consistent. All in all, one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. more
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Superb Italian Dining!!! 4/14/2006

I have eaten in many of Seattle's best Italian retaurants and I have to say this is about the best. The five times I have eaten there the food has been exquisite and the service is unmatched. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed with comfortable chairs, booths and tables. The menu is creative with rich flavors and superb side accompaniments. They serve the best bruschetta (several kinds) I've had anywhere. The wine list is varied and reasonably priced with many excellent vintages. La Dolce is great place to celebrate special occasions - the staff works hard to make everyone feel special. This is now my regular (and only) Italian eatery. Pros: great food, excellent service, good location Cons: none more
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Superb Italian Dining!!! 4/14/2006

I have eaten in many of Seattle's best Italian retaurants and I have to say this is about the best. The five times I have eaten there the food has been exquisite and the service is unmatched. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed with comfortable chairs, booths and tables. The menu is creative with rich flavors and superb side accompaniments. They serve the best bruschetta (several kinds) I've had anywhere. The wine list is varied and reasonably priced with many excellent vintages. La Dolce is great place to celebrate special occasions - the staff works hard to make everyone feel special. This is now my regular (and only) Italian eatery. Pros: great food, excellent service, good location more
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Wow, wow and wow! 2/15/2006

Finally, a worthy Seattle Italian restaurant. I've been here 4 times now and I have never been disappointed. Every dish I've had has been spectacular and the quality of the ingredients and food has been exquisite. Do yourself a favor. If you love Italian food and good dining, this place is a must. It is lower Queen Anne's hot little secret. Pros: dishes, bread, quality more
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Wow, wow and wow! 2/15/2006

Finally, a worthy Seattle Italian restaurant. I've been here 4 times now and I have never been disappointed. Every dish I've had has been spectacular and the quality of the ingredients and food has been exquisite. Do yourself a favor. If you love Italian food and good dining, this place is a must. It is lower Queen Anne's hot little secret. Pros: dishes, bread, quality more
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Not to be missed! 2/6/2006

La Dolce Vita is a gem of a restaurant that should not be missed! My 5th visit was with a co-worker that was newly introduced to this place and she went back for dinner the following evening. I have never had the same dish twice and have always been delighted. The service is excellent without being overdone - no 'pomp and circumstance' here. If you have not yet visited La Dolce Vita, you are missing out on something very special... Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service more
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Not to be missed! 2/6/2006

La Dolce Vita is a gem of a restaurant that should not be missed! My 5th visit was with a co-worker that was newly introduced to this place and she went back for dinner the following evening. I have never had the same dish twice and have always been delighted. The service is excellent without being overdone - no 'pomp and circumstance' here. If you have not yet visited La Dolce Vita, you are missing out on something very special... Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service more
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Oh What a Night! 2/5/2006

La Dolce Vita is such a find! From the moment you walk in the door you feel the warmth and charm of this Italian gem. The staff is amazingly gracious and attentive--full of knowledge from wines to menu items. Even the owner will visit your table to say hello--a personal touch that means so much. And the food...that's the best part!!! From the starter salad to the entrée to the dessert--everything was amazing! It was hard to pick one menu item but I'm in love with the chicken piccata! The Dolce salad was off the charts good, the tiramisu was to-die-for and the burnt crème melts in your mouth. Our bottle of wine, selected beautifully by our waiter, was the perfect compliment to our food selection. There's a respectful and genuine rapport with everyone who works there and they know how to make exceptional food. Can't wait to go back! Pros: Food, Wine, People more
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Oh What a Night! 2/5/2006

La Dolce Vita is such a find! From the moment you walk in the door you feel the warmth and charm of this Italian gem. The staff is amazingly gracious and attentive--full of knowledge from wines to menu items. Even the owner will visit your table to say hello--a personal touch that means so much. And the food...that's the best part!!! From the starter salad to the entrée to the dessert--everything was amazing! It was hard to pick one menu item but I'm in love with the chicken piccata! The Dolce salad was off the charts good, the tiramisu was to-die-for and the burnt crème melts in your mouth. Our bottle of wine, selected beautifully by our waiter, was the perfect compliment to our food selection. There's a respectful and genuine rapport with everyone who works there and they know how to make exceptional food. Can't wait to go back! Pros: Food, Wine, People more
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yet to catch on romantic wonderland 1/23/2006

I've been to this place about 4 times and it has been consistently amazing. The food is superb and the service is amiable and super friendly. My first time there the owner sat down with us for about 10 minutes and just chatted -- then sent over dessert! Romatic atmosphere -- a great date place. Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: off beat location more
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yet to catch on romantic wonderland 1/23/2006

I've been to this place about 4 times and it has been consistently amazing. The food is superb and the service is amiable and super friendly. My first time there the owner sat down with us for about 10 minutes and just chatted -- then sent over dessert! Romatic atmosphere -- a great date place. Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: off beat location more
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Best Italian in Seattle! 1/23/2006

I want to start off by saying that, hands down!, ""BEST!"" Italian in Seattle is an understatement. It could be the best on the west coast, if not the best on both coasts. I've been to little Italy in New York, I've been up and down the west coast eating at fine Italian restaurants. The five times that I've been to this little gem of a restaurant have been over the top! I am a West Seattle native, and have been to every fine Italian restaurant in the city,(Il Terrazzo, Assagio, Il bistro,Tulio). La dolce vita is playing Polo, while the others, Hmmm, rugby? In close, this restaurant deserves all the praise, and more! Congratulations to the owner and staff for making me a devoted and satisfied customer! Thank you. David K. Eklund Pros: Best Italian!, great wine selection, knowledegeable staff Cons: Could use more seats more
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Best Italian in Seattle! 1/23/2006

I want to start off by saying that, hands down!, "BEST!" Italian in Seattle is an understatement. It could be the best on the west coast, if not the best on both coasts. I've been to little Italy in New York, I've been up and down the west coast eating at fine Italian restaurants. The five times that I've been to this little gem of a restaurant have been over the top! I am a West Seattle native, and have been to every fine Italian restaurant in the city,(Il Terrazzo, Assagio, Il bistro,Tulio). La dolce vita is playing Polo, while the others, Hmmm, rugby? In close, this restaurant deserves all the praise, and more! Congratulations to the owner and staff for making me a devoted and satisfied customer! Thank you. David K. Eklund Pros: Best Italian!, great wine selection, knowledegeable staff Cons: Could use more seats more
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Amazing is an understatement!! 1/13/2006

It's hard to remember somewhere comparable to La Dolce Vita. The chef's distinctive, mouthwatering food absolutely blew us away! Although it was a crowded Friday night beofre a Sonic's game, the service was intimate and timely. Phenomenal! The decor, wine, staff, delicious food to the overall warmness of our experience...La Dolce Vita is a MUST for anyone who loves an outstanding experience. Owner, Chris Frost, has made all the right decisions! Pros: Amazing food!, intimate setting, staff more
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Amazing is an understatement!! 1/13/2006

It's hard to remember somewhere comparable to La Dolce Vita. The chef's distinctive, mouthwatering food absolutely blew us away! Although it was a crowded Friday night beofre a Sonic's game, the service was intimate and timely. Phenomenal! The decor, wine, staff, delicious food to the overall warmness of our experience...La Dolce Vita is a MUST for anyone who loves an outstanding experience. Owner, Chris Frost, has made all the right decisions! Pros: Amazing food!, intimate setting, staff Cons: NONE more
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  • Intimate lower Queen Anne trattoria serves a rotating menu of ravioli, risotto, gnocchi, veal and chicken to an upscale crowd.

  • 3/24/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm Fri 11am-2am, 5pm-11pm Sat 5pm-11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Magnolia / Queen Anne, Magnolia - Queen Anne, Lower Queen Anne
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