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La Dolce Vita - Detroit

4.2 (2215)
$31 to $50
Italian
17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203

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La Dolce Vita - Detroit

4.2
$31 to $50
Italian
Detroit

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
High ceilings and romantic twinkling lights create a chic atmosphere, perfect for a drink and appetizer at the bar or a full dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 826-6051
  • Website
    http://www.detroitldv.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    Cedarhurst and Woodward
  • Parking Details
    Valet service
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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4.2

4.2
(2215)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Detroit offers a "romantic, beautiful" ambiance with a charming courtyard and live piano music enhancing the dining experience. Guests praise the "great food," especially the Italian dishes like "chicken marsala" and "outstanding veal piccata." Service can be inconsistent, and valet parking is available.
2,215 Reviews

  1. Jimika

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Everything was fantastic. This secluded gem is a must!

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  2. Deanna

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and Kyle's care during dinner was a wonderful addition.

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  3. Shanell

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service good! Management thumbs down! Manager and kitchen staff trash!

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  4. Miguel

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was nice and the food was good definitely going back

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  5. Eugenia

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good. But I didn’t understand how I paid $50 for reservations it’s was just paying gratuity at end. I don’t like where they pushing the $200 special on us when I could’ve just order the things we want individually still came out the same price. The waitress let us know she had split in 4 ways to let us know she needed a tip.

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  6. Quantarra

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very laid back spot and the ambience was something we were not expecting. The cocktails were on point.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We definitely enjoyed ourselves. They have $12 valet, so you don’t have to park on the street. They had someone playing the piano at one point. The ambience gives “date vibes”. The food was delicious and our server was very attentive.

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  8. jeffrey

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was quite good but entree brought out way too early- all in the middle of our salads. Seemed rush service . Valet parking too expensive and lot was empty- perhaps Friday and Saturday nights when quite busy but ridiculous to pay when the lot is empty

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  9. Genie Gold

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For context, we go to many top downtown Detroit restaurants that are considered "fine dining", numerous times, and expected a similar experience here, due to pricing and being advertised as "fine dining". Regarding La Dolce Vita Detroit: The bread provided at the start was not good, soft and crumbly. They put too much parmesan cheese in the olive oil, which absorbed all of the oil. The appetizers were greasy, not hot, too much sauce, and unedible, only ate a bite and sent it back. Per the waiter, and the bill provided, the chef required him to charge for the bad appetizers, which has never happened to us before, especially at a pricey restaurant where the food should be great. My husband had some minestrone soup which tasted ok, but very tomatoey. He ate that anyway, as he was hungry. At the point we learned that they were going to charge us for the two unedible appetizers, we decided to leave without ordering entrees. If the restaurant had not charged us for the appetizers, we would have tried more items on the menu, but that was inexcusable. We ended up spending over $80, including a tip for the waiter, $12 plus tip for the valet, for the approximate half hour we were there. The waiter was embarrassed, but we told him it was not his fault, and no manager or the chef came to ask us about the problems with the food. We ate outside, and the environment itself was very nice, but the food ruined the whole experience for us.

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  10. Gregory Gold

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan65 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here before but it has been some time. The restaurant is very well done, love the courtyard and the interior is charming. The food is genuinely good, tasty and well plated. We were a party of 5, we are a group that gets together monthly and goes to different venues and this is what really put a damper on our evening. The restaurant would not allow seperate checks, our waitress got the manager and he sternly refused, the restaurant was not busy at all but they would not hear of it. It seems to put off the waitress and although courteous, not a good experience for the rest of the evening. So be aware of this policy if you want to go here with friends who would rather have their own bill.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 826-6051
  • Website
    http://www.detroitldv.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    17546 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48203
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    Cedarhurst and Woodward
  • Parking Details
    Valet service
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

La Dolce Vita is at its sweetest for weekend brunch and during patio season, guests repeatedly praise the brunch and the restaurant’s lively, well-loved patio in warmer months.

Families do visit, staff have crafted off‑menu mocktails for underage guests and servers have helped make birthdays special, so parents can expect children to be welcomed.

Business Casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; guests also note the venue posts a "business elegant" standard and sometimes enforces it.

Yes, La Dolce Vita has a popular patio/courtyard where guests frequently dine and enjoy the atmosphere.

La Dolce Vita feels chic and romantic, high ceilings and twinkling lights set the tone, with a warm dining room, live piano or saxophone and a lovely courtyard patio.

Yes, La Dolce Vita’s high ceilings, twinkling lights, patio and live piano create a romantic setting that guests repeatedly pick for anniversaries and special evenings.

Sundays are a standout, guests praise La Dolce Vita’s Sunday brunch and its patio as a favorite weekend experience.

Guests report hearty plates, reviewers describe the servings as decently portioned and note that many plates are large enough to satisfy.

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La Dolce Vita - Detroit

4.2
$31 to $50
Italian
Detroit

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
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