Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with sensational food and a warm atmosphere. Perfect for authentic pasta and pizza lovers.
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Dolce Vita
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Dolce Vita offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with sensational food and a warm atmosphere. Perfect for authentic pasta and pizza lovers.
"Delicious authentic pastas and pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, lovely staff."
Book Ahead
Make reservations in advance, especially for larger groups or special occasions to ensure a table.
Check Your Bill
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Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1704 575535
Address
90 Station Rd, Ainsdale, Southport PR8 3HW, United Kingdom
Website
dolcevitaainsdale.com/Highlights
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Authentic Italian Flavors
Savor sensational and authentic Italian cuisine, from flavorful pizzas to delicious pastas like bolognese and ravioli.
Warm and Attentive Service
Experience friendly, cheerful, and attentive staff who make you feel welcome and well-cared for, enhancing your dining pleasure.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Enjoy a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations or a casual meal, with sun lounges offering views of life passing by.
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Book Ahead
Make reservations in advance, especially for larger groups or special occasions to ensure a table.
Check Your Bill
Carefully review your bill before paying to avoid any potential overcharges.
Explore Authentic Dishes
Try the authentic pastas and pizzas for a truly delightful and flavorful Italian dining experience.
Dine Off-Peak
Visit during less busy times for a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
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Book Ahead
Make reservations in advance, especially for larger groups or special occasions to ensure a table.
Check Your Bill
Carefully review your bill before paying to avoid any potential overcharges.
Explore Authentic Dishes
Try the authentic pastas and pizzas for a truly delightful and flavorful Italian dining experience.
Dine Off-Peak
Visit during less busy times for a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Spicy Pizza Lovers
If you enjoy a kick, try the Vulcano or Inferno Pizza for a spicy treat.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Dolce Vita is a highly praised Italian restaurant, celebrated for its sensational food, particularly its authentic pastas and pizzas, and its friendly, attentive staff. The relaxed atmosphere makes it a great spot for various occasions, though some find the steak and drink prices a bit high. Despite minor gripes about chips or flavor in some instances, the overall dining experience is consistently positive.
"Food was excellent! My husband and I had lamb, sirloin steak and our daughter had lasagna. The waiter was friendly and cheerful and ran front of house all by himself. Will return very soon. Thank you.
2nd foto does come with chips and sauce!"
Linda Griffiths
"So love a little dolce vita meal, and this night the food was brill as usual, however the chips, the chips I normally love and talk about before even arriving, they were so bad wasn't a decent size chip in the whole bowl not sure what was going on 😭😭😭😭😭"
Ryan Mcdonald
"Delicious authentic pastas and pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere. Had the bolognese and it was fabulous! Friendly, lovely staff.
A+++"
David Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guests rave about the authentic pastas, such as bolognese and ravioli, and their delicious pizzas, especially the Vulcano and Inferno for those who like spicy.
Yes, it's described as a lovely family-orientated restaurant with friendly staff who are accommodating, even creating off-menu pasta dishes.
The restaurant offers a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, suitable for casual dining and celebrations, with a sun lounge for enjoying views.
It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, particularly for larger groups or during special occasions.
While food prices are generally mid-range, some diners noted that drink prices, like shandy and prosecco, can be surprisingly high.
While most dishes are praised, one reviewer noted issues with the chips. The Vulcano and Inferno pizzas are recommended for spice lovers.
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