La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita

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La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills first opened its doors in 1966. From the beginning, La Dolce Vita has been a celebrity favorite and a haven for everyone from Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack to U.S. Presidents, captains of industry, as well as for the rest of us. The Northern Italian cuisine is widely considered to be the best in Southern California. All ingredients are the freshest available and of the highest quality. The chef will prepare any of your Italian favorites, whether it's on the menu or not. Every meal is brought out hot in copper pans directly from the kitchen. La Dolce Vita prides itself on its extensive wine list. The restaurant also has a full bar and is know for generous cocktails. Salads are prepared tableside, as is our famous zabaglione. Join us at this landmark for an evening of fine food, great drinks and unparalled service.

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The Scene
Not much has changed at this refined dining destination since the Rat Pack made this their red-sauce restaurant of choice. The walls are rustic brick, deep booths boast cushy crimson leather, and old-fashioned lanterns cast a warm glow. Well-dressed clientele swoon on romantic dates or chat-up old friends, while red-coated waiters prepare dishes in copper pans tableside.

The Food
The menu consists of dozens of hearty Italian classics with traditional ingredients. The finely house chopped salad with radicchio, romaine, salami and veggies is a light starter. Gianni's gorgonzola bread consists of an entire sliced loaf with a decadent cheese sauce liberally ladled over it. Pastas, like the tangy tomato and basil nestled in thin cappelini, or fettucini in whipped-cream-light alfredo sauce, can be entree-sized, or served as a side. Lightly battered sand dabs spiked with capers is a lemony sharp entree; veal saltimbocca capped with briny prosciutto and milky mozzarella is a savory treat.