La Dolce Vita
9785 Santa Monica Blvd. (Wilshire Blvd.) 
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Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-278-1845 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Dinner Mon.-Sat.Features
- Romantic setting
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
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 Proprietor Alessandro Uzielli (Henry Ford II's grandson) shook things up when he purchased the restaurant in 2003. A celebrity favorite since it opened in 1966, the Italian eatery has maintained its intimate atmosphere with roomy leather booths, brick walls, white linen-topped tables illuminated by miniature lamps, and the charming maître d', Ruben, who knows your name and preferred table and dishes. More good news comes from the kitchen where it seems that the chef has awakened and is now cooking a more friendly cuisine. Though the classic Italian menu does not offer pizza, there are many other dishes from which to choose, such as baked goat cheese served with spinach, calamari or zucchini fritti, minestrone, and a shrimp and avocado salad for appetizers. From the long list of pastas, we have enjoyed the eggplant stuffed with angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, basil and melted mozzarella. The servers will finish your entrées tableside by cutting the calf's liver seasoned with balsamic vinegar, the lamb chops, or the broiled wild-caught salmon. If you opt for the sausages, note that they are made in the kitchen, which will also be happy to prepare almost any dish that you request and don't see on the menu. To stay in the Italian repertoire, choose the ricotta cheesecake or tartufo to end your dinner. The full bar complements the short wine list composed of Italian and California selections. And the sweet life continues at La Dolce Vita… |
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