Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 2292 reviews

What geraldstorey likes about La Dolce Vita:
Wow! Wow! Wow! We ate there 2 times on our vacation and it exceeded our expectations! Separate cooking area and gluten free menu. The owner came to our table to ask how the food was and told us his philosophy on cooking gluten free. He definitely knows what he is doing! I can’t wait to come back to Ottawa to eat here again! View all feedback. What Mose Gaylord doesn't like about La Dolce Vita:
Unfortunately, I was not able to taste any of the food. I tested both the appetizer and the main dish with Nima, and both tasted positive for gluten. The chef came to the table and was apologetic, but did not offer to re-make the food and to try to make it right. He kept talking about their "celiac safe" certification. Clearly, that certification doesn't mean much. Very disappointed. View all feedback.

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Findmeglutenfree
5.0 ★ from 105 reviews
Syble
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Have eaten here several times, always delicious. Have never felt ill after eating here and confident in staffs knowledge.

Lura
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Great experience! I appreciated how they announced that the appetizers and my meal were gluten free and that my brother had the “wheat lasagna” when they placed...

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ar
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Their fried polenta is to die for! I'm super sensitive and have been there multiple times without issue. Their service has always been amazing and the servers a...

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Betty
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Great service and felt safe with great GF food. My husband could not tell the crust of his pizza was GF. For a new diagnosis, this was a great place for a dinne...

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michelle
21.08.2023 - 04:17

I had an excellent experience at La Dolce Vita. They take gluten free and celiac very seriously. There is a full GF menu, including all of the desserts. The GF...

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Discovering a truly safe and delicious gluten-free restaurant can be a gem, and many reviewers had high hopes for this Italian spot in Ottawa. Unfortunately, some diners were left disappointed due to slow service, poor communication, rude treatment, or subpar food quality. On the other hand, those who had positive experiences raved about the dedicated gluten-free kitchen, knowledgeable staff, and delightful meals. From personalized service to a separate certified kitchen, this restaurant seems to offer a mixed bag of experiences for those seeking gluten-free options.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 23 reviews
Ana
20.01.2018 - 17:37

Everything about our evening at La Dolce Vita was great. Being celiac I am not accustomed to having such a large selection of food, especially Italian food! I w...

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Ayden
20.01.2018 - 17:37

Visiting from Calgary and we stumbled upon this charming little restaurant right on Preston street in the heart of little Italy. What a great find! Our waitress...

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Jermey
20.01.2018 - 17:37

We have been twice in the last few months, both times the food was great, and the service lovely. Over our two visits, the 3 of us have have had calamari which...

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Antonia
20.01.2018 - 17:37

Have eaten here twice and both times were wonderful. Small and cozy place with welcoming wait staff and owners. Had the shrimp and Caesar appetizers and both we...

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Heidi
20.01.2018 - 17:37

20 years later we revisit the place under its new name. Worth it! Chef comes to see you. Custom made for serious allergy oroblem. So good, so home-made comfort...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 1219 reviews
Samantha
17.01.2024 - 00:07

The freshly baked bread is I think my favourite thing as well as the Cesar salad which features double smoked bacon and croutons made from house made fresh brea...

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Angie
17.01.2024 - 00:07

As a person with Celiac disease I'm used to eating simple somewhat bland meals at restaurants, and forget dessert unless your fine with some fresh fruit or a so...

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Patricia
17.01.2024 - 00:07

Went to La Dolce Vita this evening! It was amazing and so was the service. The owner and chef came to see if we were celiac because we ordered from their amazin...

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Lily
17.01.2024 - 00:07

Compliments to the chef! I I have to watch my salt intake, so I called the chef ahead of time and mentioned that I can't have any salt in my food. I ordered a p...

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Sara
17.01.2024 - 00:07

My husband and I recently went to La Dolce Vita for date night. We arrived shortly before 5 (when it opens) and was welcomed graciously into the restaurant. We...

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Googleusercontent
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
geraldstorey
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Wow! Wow! Wow! We ate there 2 times on our vacation and it exceeded our expectations! Separate cooking area and gluten free menu. The owner came to our table to...

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emmhotton
21.08.2023 - 04:17

My FAVOURITE restaurant in Ottawa. After we discovered it we went 6 times in a year on every occasion we could. Dedicated kitchen space, pans, pots, you name it...

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Laurel
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Oh my what a quaint spot in Ottawa Ontario Canada . Definitely recommend going here for a fantastic homemade gluten free meal. My first time here and won’t be m...

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Ануша
24.10.2020 - 19:36

Très bon resto Italien! Les calmars frits, le poulet parmigiana, le spaghetti bolognese et les cannoli étaient parfaits! Tous les desserts sont sans gluten! Un...

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Monte
21.08.2023 - 04:17

Bonnes portions mais 23$ pour des pâtes avec 5 mini pétoncles et 5 crevettes c’est cher. Goût correct. On a commandé en ligne et tout était bien chaud.

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4.8 ★ from 98 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 754 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 88 reviews

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