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| Rating | Avg. Dinner Entrée |
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| $$$$$ | Greater than $25 |
| $$$$ | $18.01 - $25 |
| $$$ | $12.01 - $18 |
| $$ | $7.01 - $12 |
| $ | Less than $7 |
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Posted by Chris R on 09/14/2006
Overrated
I used to love this place when it was a little hole in the wall. Now it tries too hard to be nice/fancy. The food is more expensive and the portions are a lot smaller leaving you hungry. Don't get me wrong the food is good but its not even close to what it once was. Also, the last 2 times in there I was rushed out so don't bring a date here.
Posted by Former Bostonian on 01/31/2006
A one in a million place!
Simply the best Italian food I have ever had!! As a student at Tufts, I came here as often as possible. The owner greets you at the door with his signature smile and will tell you that if you don't find what you want in the menu then they will make it for you, and he always makes good on his promise! I now live in NYC (yankees suck!) and cannot find an Italian restaurant that even comes close to Dolce Vita. Boston doesn't know how lucky it is to have a restaurant like this!! My favorite was to have the knowledgable staff create a menu for me. They ask what you like and come up with exquisite combinations! I will caution patrons to bring their appetites!
Posted by Alexander Grahm on 01/29/2006
Best Italian place in the North End!
This place is absolutely awesom! The guy that runs it, think his name is "Franco" makes everyone feel right at home. The specials are incredible. However we really couldn't enjoy it as we over stuffed ourselves on the antipasta appetitzer of the mixed grill and all those other assorted items. The enormous bruschetta really did a number on us then the salad. Who had room for the main course?? For the value offered, the size of the portions and the large selection, both Northern and Southern Italian, this has got to be the greatest deal in the North End. About the quality, everything was cooked to order and the service was absolutley impecable. Appears to be a team job. When I dropped my napkin one wait person picked it up. I ordered more bread another brought it over. Great atmosphere and white tablecloths with many other lively people around, knew I was going to have a great meal. At the end we were treated to a plate of these great almond candies. What a place!! Can't tell you too much about the wines, since I don't drink, however, everyone seemed to be drinking a glass of wine. Will certainly go back and tell our friends.