La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago
Adriana Franco · 249 Google reviewsLa Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago — Portage Park italian anchored by the Spaghetti. The atmosphere does most of the heavy lifting. Cocktail menu runs deeper than expected. Patricia Gonzalez: "Where do I begin? The presentation is always on point and everything is very well seasoned and fresh" [$$, patio]
What 218 diners keep saying
What 218 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Awsome margaritas . Tacos were delicious. I chose to mix cucumber and lime margaritas. Amazing!!!”
“First and foremost it was my first time here with my family to celebrate Mother’s Day ! Such a wonderful experience. The service was phenomenal & the food was delicious and warm. I truly appreciate the servers being so attentive and friendly within reason. I never felt like they were interrupting or doing their job in bad spirits. I was completely satisfied & kudos to the person or people who selected the staff. Everyone was so respectful and friendly. I highly recommend ! Team Northside !!”
“Awesome place!!! Great place for a date. Food and service is fantastic.”
“Our team was thrilled to have been invited to finely dine at this beautiful Italian Restaurant. We loved the atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. We’re excited to invite our friends and family!”
“Cool looking Italian neighborhood restaurant. Milton our fantastic host, made everything easy for us to order. Everydish was fresh and came hot to the table.👍👍”
“We had a great experience here! The pizza was absolutely delicious — easily one of the best we’ve had. They don’t have a kids menu, but they offer half portions of pasta, which worked perfectly for our kids. The service was outstanding — very friendly, professional, and fast. Our waiter was especially impressive, taking great care of us and making sure everything came out quickly and smoothly. The place itself has a really nice atmosphere and design, and they offer a great selection of beer and wine. We also noticed they frequently have specials, which is a big plus. We’ll definitely be coming back here often for pizza! 🍕”
“We went for restaurant week and really enjoyed the cauliflower soup, wild boar ragu, lobster pasta and steak with fries. The cannoli was the best I have had.”
“Must try. Very nice and cozy Italian place.Food is fresh and tasty also if you ask they can make a vegan pasta. Thank you very much, I have a great time.❤️🙏”
“Probably one of the nicest place to bring family but also friends! People are super friendly and food is top notch.”
“MIs companeros de trabajo estaban mui contentos en este lugar les encantaron los tragos Ila comida nisediga muy Rico todo ilos postres Deliciosos I pasamos todo bien padre ilindo el lugar”
“Just had an amazing dinner at La Dolce Vita Cucina in Portage Park! Everything was so fresh and absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is stunning — such a beautiful place to enjoy a meal. So proud of my friend for helping to create such a gem. If you’re looking for great Italian food and a gorgeous atmosphere, you need to check this place out! Perfect location for just about anything. Getting together with the girls, Lunch or date night .family friendly. Special events. Weather permitting outdoor patio. We tried: FRITTO MISTI RIGATONI BOLOGNESE PENNE ALLA BUTERA LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE TIRAMISU DI COCOA PANNA COTTA NOCE DI COCO Full range of cocktails, specialty beers, seasonal drinks and full range of coffee choices.”
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