Restaurant

La Dolce Vita

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La Dolce Vita is one of the best italian restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Little Italy.

La Dolce Vita is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Classic Italian Appetizer Selection and House-Made Pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 4.5
1,095 reviews
Ottawa
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4.5
Rating
Based on 1095 reviews
Best used for
date night and Italian classics
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Little Italy · 180 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P9, Canada
Price
moderate
Google rating
4.5 from 1,095 reviews
Phone
(613) 233-6239
What to order

Signature dishes at La Dolce Vita

Classic Italian Appetizer Selection
House-Made Pizza

fresh to order with quality ingredients

Handcrafted Pasta

classic Italian comfort dishes prepared fresh to order

Traditional Italian Pasta

bold, familiar flavours reflecting traditional Italian cooking

Wood-Fired Pizza

generous portions of authentic Italian preparation

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What makes La Dolce Vita worth the move

La Dolce Vita looks like a good night-out option in Little Italy in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Classic Italian Appetizer Selection and House-Made Pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,095 Google reviews.

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Public rating
4.5 from 1,095 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and Italian classics
Style
Italian in Little Italy
Spend
moderate

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Google rating: 4.5 from 1,095 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Classic Italian Appetizer Selection, House-Made Pizza, Handcrafted Pasta
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Quick details

Address
180 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P9, Canada
Phone
(613) 233-6239
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
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Google rating
4.5 (1,095 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian
Neighborhood
Little Italy
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