Waitress advised us to try the Shrimp Scampi- fabulous. Chicken Marsala- same. Great food for a reasonable price with the prix fixe menu option. With this economy we're not looking for pricey opulence, just good Italian food. On a cold winter night, don't sit in the front room, a freezing wind blows in every time the someone enters the restaurant.... more

Service - horrible- you get better service at Wendy's Food- bland Price- a bit high for what you get- rip off! ambiance- good- however there are so many better restaurants out there. Don't bother trying this place more

After a leisurely walk up Federal Hill and a discount coupon from the Hotel Concierage on a Saturday morning we enjoyed the warm weather on the outdoor patio. My eggs were well scrambled, bacon crisper than I planned, toast excellent, ever so lightly toasted, and the potatoes with just the right amount of rosemary. Coffee was very good and the... more

I decided to visit this "authentic Italian" cafe after visiting the website and it's "sister" restaurant in Providence. I sat outside in the courtyard, which was very pleasant and pretty with the flower boxes overflowing with bright blooms. That was the best part of my luncheon experience. It took quite a while for someone to come to my table and... more

best sandwiches! more

great choco martinis! more

During the summer, this place definitely has the best outdoor ambiance. The food is pretty decent, but the service is a little scattered. more

We had a late lunch at Cafe Dolce Vita. The food was good, but not great. I was disappointed with the bland Bolgnese sauce. They also gave me the wrong pasta, but I was too hungry to send it back. more

During a weekend trip to Providence, my husband and I were looking for a place on a Saturday night to eat without waiting forever. We tried 4 different restaurants prior to going to Caffe Dolce Vita, and were told that the wait time would be 90 minutes, etc. We walked up to CDV , and were able to be seated... more