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La Dolce Vita downtown

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What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
  • Face masks required for guests in public areas
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Since 1983 La Dolce Vita Centro has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh seafood and homemade pasta, owned and operated by Tim Savio and Juan J. Casal. Dolce Vita means "Sweet Life" in Italian and that is how an evening here will make you feel. Our loyal clientele highly recommend the award winning signature dish Boquinete Dolce Vita, a local snapper topped with shrimp and mushrooms, enclosed in puff pastry, and served with lobster sauce. The service is refined and friendly, and dinner specials change daily to match the season. Ourdiverse wine list from around the world complements the dinner. La Dolce Vita is an ideal setting for small groups, business
PRICE RANGE
US$20 - US$40
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian, European
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 5 days ago

If you ever go to Cancun you must stop here- it’s so cozy inside and we were immediately greeted with a warm hello and clean smelling hand sanitizer. Seated quickly and a quail pate (delicious!) was brought out with our drinks. Our waters were poured...for us and anytime the water line dropped someone would immediately come over and refill for us. We ordered the mozzarella for an appetizer and we’re blown away- the mozzarella was slightly fried with an amazing sauce. They brought out a complimentary bread with pesto sauce and were again blown away- the ingredients were so fresh, light and succulent all at once. Our utensils were constantly being replaced for each course and the empty plates and sides were taken almost immediately. We ordered the chicken Alfredo with broccoli and the shrimp scampi. The pasta was homemade and amazing. The sauces were so good we could have drank them! The shrimp tasted like lobster it was cooked so perfectly. On top of all of that we ordered 3 desserts (1 by accident which we offered to pay for but the host graciously took and replaced so kindly). The truffle, strawberries and cream and some sort of pastry with ice cream. The total bill was $100 US dollars and this is legitamately the BEST meal we have ever had with the service absolutely going above and beyond to make us feel like royalty!! The owner of the restaurant as well as various waiters and the host coming to help us! GO HERE PLEASE!!! So clean, kind, and amazing!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 days ago

The pasta here was on par with the pasta that I had in Italy. It was also homemade pasta. It's better than any food in the resorts.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Delicious dinner with excellent service. We were greeted with a complimentary pate appetizer and then the three of us enjoyed great Caesar salads followed by entrees of grilled shrimp with garlic, veal Marsala and the special of the night, lobster ravioli. All was delicious and...the service was impeccable. The dining room is not flashy, simple but comfortable. The food and service are definitely the highlights.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

La Dolce Vita first opened in 1983 and I started dining there a few years later, having eaten there about 30 times. I have never ever been disappointed. The food is always delicious, the service is impeccable and it has a beautiful setting. Some of...the dishes served are original to the restaurant, having been started by George Savio the original owner. George is no longer with us but his tradition lives on. Most recently I dined there on March 8, 2023 with a party of 8 and it was a pleasure to go back. I make sure I eat there every year.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Amazing, seafood, and Italian specialties. Incredible European style service. Great ambience too! The meal included a lot of really nice little extras, including a pesto, flatbread, garlic bread with cheese, and these really incredible orange slices with cinnamon and chocolate after dinner. Easley took care...of a table of seven with multiple staff. Must try the Mayen Sambuca as an after dinner drink. Raviolis are homemade filled with lobster and a beautiful sauce with fresh scallops seafood special of the day was a red snapper that was done perfectly would go back again and again and again.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

This restaurant has been in Cancun for decades. It is legendary with those that have been coming to Cancun over the past 40 years. The food is amazing! Fresh pasta, great fish. Try the fish in filo dough. Been on the menu for decades for...a good reason. Be sure to add the lobster says on the side and don’t pour it over or it will make the dough soggy. Like Beef Wellington, but fish!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

What a night we had here. After a long day in the sun, we came here for dinner, and i couldng be more glad we did. Google said there were no available tables, but by calling ahead i was able to make a reservation anyway....The restaurant atmosphere was lovely, and our server Pancho was so kind to us. 1 of our party has a gluten intolerance and he was amazing in walking us through all the food options and setting us up with some of the best food ive ever tasted. I ate both of the specials for the night, starting with the Salmon Carpaccio. It was so thinly cut that it melted in the mouth, and the olive oil drizzle on it tasted perfect. I also ate the lobster ravioli for my entree, and it was absolutely incredible. Everything was so fresh and beautifully cooked, absolutely divine. Once in a lifetime experience, absolutely incredible service from all the staff, highly recommend a night here if you're able.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We have been dining at La Dolce Vita for many years, whenever we are in Cancun. We have never been disappointed! Where to start? The staff is attentive, many have been here for as long as we can remember. The food is outstanding and the...wine list is one of the best in Cancun and most reasonable; ask the owner, Juan, for a recommendation. On our most recent visit the special duck ravioli with porcini cream sauce was a delight! Finish your meal with the lemon cheese cake you won’t be sorry.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We are coming to this fine establishment for 35 years already. It’s one of the few restaurants that remain a constant. Service is impeccable, quality of the food is very good. Only negative is that the prices increased quite a bit.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We have been visiting Cancun for over 25 years and La Dolce Vida continues to be the go-to restaurant destination. Service is impeccable, menu is varied combining the best of Italian and Caribbean, atmosphere is comfortable and friendly. The owner makes a point of visiting...each table to be sure everyone is fully satisfied. This is such a special restaurant that it ranks as one of the top 5 worldwide for us!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We went there for Lunch, very good salmon tartare and carpaccio of the day . Then we order a pizza and a gluten free pizza, very very good !! The service too was excellent and they really take care about allergies so if you are...Celiac don’t worry! Then I want to say thanks for the recipe of Xni - Pek (habanero sauce) !!!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great food, atmosphere and service. Never disappoints! All staff friendly and attentive. Diverse menus, full bar and my favorite restaurant in Cancun!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

From the appetizers to the entrees to the complimentary breads and chocolates, everything was superb. Zabaglione and specialty coffees were a wonderful show to accompany the excellent tastes. The service was efficient but not intrusive. This is a constant independent gem in a sea of...mediocre all inclusive hotels.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

I love it here. Every time we come to Cancun we come here. The service is awesome, atmosphere is quaint and the food is outstanding! I had the Gnocchi and my husband had the spaghetti. Nice bottle of wine from Chile… flaming coffee and then...a nice free Sambuco!!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

La Dolce Vita is one of the best in Cancun!! Have been there many times and have never had a bad meal and the service is perfect!! If you haven't been there, GO!! It is remarkable.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Thank you for your interest in La Dolce Vita, like many other cities in the world one has to take precautions nevertheless we are located ina safe neighborhood. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Un saludo Juan J... More
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Thank you for your interest on La Dolce Vita, we are 45 minutes away from the Moon Palace Resort, our average check is $25-32 US per person. I am looking forward to seeing you soon
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La Dolce Vita downtown is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5