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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1806 reviews

What User likes about La Dolce Vita:
We wanted to celebrate our anniversary quietly, so we chose La Dolce Vita. We've been here a few times before, and the location, set in a charming Victorian house, is truly unique. We've always enjoyed a wonderful meal here. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Everything was delicious! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about La Dolce Vita:
On a positive note, the ambiance is charming, although we were unexpectedly treated to a rather peculiar singer. As for the food, it was a mixed experience. The pasta and chicken were cooked well, but both dishes were lacking in flavor. I was surprised that they didn’t offer fresh parmesan, which is standard for Italian dining. The chicken piccata had almost no lemon flavor, and there was no fresh lemon on the side,... View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 15 reviews

Beautiful opposite in the historic side of oxnard, quiet and cozy with excellent customer service. would definitely recommend friends and will definitely come b...

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Bar and restaurant are separate and inconsistent with restaurant. Artichoke appetizer was grilled and frozen in the middle. Portobello mushroom entree was just...

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Excellent Italian cuisine! We truly enjoyed it. Be careful not to fill up on tapas. Portions were more than expected.

Nothing shy about perfection. From bold savory to simple and full taste. The cook is obviously on his or her A game, and should be slept on. If you haven't been...

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All we had was delicious. I can especially recommend the Hemingway daiquiri, the potato gnocchi and the flourless chocolate cake. Our server, Sam, was charming...

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Top-rated
3.8 ★ from 7 reviews
Zak
02.10.2023 - 13:01

Nothing shy of perfection. From the bold savory, to the simple and full of taste. The chef is obviously on his or her A game, and shouldn’t be slept on. If you...

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Gee
02.10.2023 - 13:01

Enjoyed our Valentine’s evening dinner outside on the patio. Fast service thanks to our server David very courteous. I had the beef Wellington

Carrie
02.10.2023 - 13:01

Excellent food, presentation and service. All set in the lovely ambiance of a former Victorian home built in 1901. I look forward to returning to enjoy another...

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Pricey for what you get. Slow service and wasn’t busy. Shrimp overcooked and didn’t finish and brought to their attention. Had to ask for credit when bill arriv...

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Kristine
02.10.2023 - 13:01

As soon as we ordered, we were served warm bread and bruschetta. For our appetizer, we chose the calamari, which came in a generous portion with spicy aioli and...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1410 reviews
Charelle
06.09.2023 - 07:54

First timer! We found the menu to be on the pricier side for the offerings. Food was good, but nothing stood out. Service was slow, but friendly. I'm not sure I...

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Everything we had was delicious. I can particularly recommend the Hemingway daiquiri, the potato gnocchi, and the flourless chocolate cake. Our server, Sam, was...

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Gee
06.09.2023 - 07:54

Enjoyed our Valentine’s evening dinner outside on the patio. Fast service thanks to our server David very courteous. I had the beef Wellington

Located in one of the beautifully restored Victorian homes in Heritage Square, Downtown Oxnard, this restaurant offers expertly prepared Italian dishes that shi...

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Frank
06.09.2023 - 07:54

Nestled in Heritage Square—a hidden gem in downtown Oxnard—La Dolce Vita occupies a stunning Victorian house, along with the 1901 Speak Easy, a bar and lounge l...

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Opentable
4.0 ★ from 7 reviews
Evangeline
05.08.2023 - 04:57

Beautiful area in the historic side of Oxnard, quiet and cozy with excellent customer service. Would definitely recommend to friends, and will definitely be com...

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OpenTable
05.08.2023 - 04:57

I really wanted to write a glowing review for La Dolce Vita, but I just can’t. Both my husband and my mother ordered the chicken marsala, and they ended up havi...

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pinbrules
05.08.2023 - 04:57

On a positive note, the ambiance is charming, though there was a rather unusual singer performing during our visit. As for the food, the bread was passable, but...

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Bosco
05.08.2023 - 04:57

We chose La Dolce Vita for our anniversary because we wanted a quiet atmosphere. Having visited a couple of times in the past, we were excited to return. The re...

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Sirved
3.9 ★ from 367 reviews

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