La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita is the real deal. The food is authentic and varied, and the service is tremendous. I walked in there with some friends visiting from Mexico in the summer of 2012 when I believe it was first opened and everyone was impressed. I recall the owner graciously offered us several kinds of Italian sausages on the house, and everything was delicious including the wine.

This place is spectacular! Food is so fresh and yummy! My fav place to go on my day off. So relax! Feel like I’m eating at mom’s house. Everything Marco cooks is delicious! Excellent customer service! House wine is the best! Highly recommended!

If there was a 10 star rating, La Dolce Vita Deli Lounge would be that place. If you are looking for a place for lunch and this is my first time up in the Bronx. Among all the restaurants, café and Italian shops, we noticed La Dolce Vita Deli Lounge. Very interesting layout. One would say a bar lounge/​with a café. Way cool!!!
Once you open the door Mama Mia, just smell the fresh garlic which directed me to a patron at the table with a plate of Chicken Parmesan with a side dish of angel hair pasta. Guess, what we ordered? Chicken Parmesan smothered on top of the Angel Hair Pasta. The patron definitely started a trend that’s for sure. Add a cup of Cappuccino. Marco the owner brought out meatballs (delicious and out of this world) and sliced salami sprinkled with caramel balsamic vinegar. Everything is homemade and made fresh to order. I am definitely coming back up to the Bronx to have desserts here. The service here is amazing. Marco comes over and check on the customers to see if they need anything and if they like the dishes he prepared for them. Large portions are provided, so be prepared for left overs. Brings back memories of my to my travels to Italy.