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La Dolce Vita - Downtown, Cancún, ROO

La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9
4.9
414 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Italian
Since 1983 La Dolce Vita has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh sea food & home-made pasta, owned and operated by owners George Savio (founder), his son Tim and Juan J. Casal. Service is refined and friendly, dinner specials change daily to match the season. Our diverse wine list from around the world complements your dinner. Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    998 884 3393

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Amilcar Vázquez

  • Private party facilities

    Semi-prívate Rooms with capacity for 24 people on one large table, maximum capacity 40 people on separate tables

  • Private party contact

    Juan J. Casal: 998 884 3393

  • Neighborhood

    Cancún

  • Cross street

    Av. Nader

  • Parking details

    Private parking lot and free Valet Parking service<br />

  • Public transit

    Located right on the bus route, in downtown Cancun. It is just a few blocks away from the entrance to the hotel zone and is very easy to find.

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Overall

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Food

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Value

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Good for special occasions

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Italian

  • Cancún

    Best Overall

  • Cancún

    Best Food

  • Cancún

    Best Service

  • Cancún

    Best Value

  • Cancún

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cancún

    Good for special occasions

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  1. Stormy

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    I was so looking forward to a delicious green tagliatelle and shrimp pasta that I had seen photos of online. Sadly what I got was undercooked shrimp on somewhat flavorless but over salted sauce. The complimentary pate and garlic bread was tasty and a nice touch. The special fish of the day was a snapper that was okay, better than the pasta but nothing special, somewhat bland and over salted once again. Seemed like the ingredients were not of the best quality. The dessert of table prepared zabaione over fresh strawberries was the highlight of the meal. The waiters were old world and delightful, just wish that the food had lived up to the ambiance and service.
  2. Yair

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    la comida muy buena y el servicio sobresaliente, un gran lugar
  3. Debk

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. Food quality, service, everything! Not a club atmosphere. Just great fine dining
  4. Jeff

    Cancun

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! The best!
  5. Citymargot

    Jackson Hole

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We go to this restaurant every yesr for a wedding anniversary We have been visiting for over 25 years. How many restaurants are still open after 25 years? The food is great, so is the service and we get a warm welcome. Yesterday was a 50th wedding anniversary!!! Favorite dish is a boquineta, filet of fish in a puff pastry, with a lobster sauce. So delicious.
  6. Vick

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best in quality food and service. We love it every time we go.
  7. CharlesC

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Been dining here for over twenty years. Always the same attentive staff and superb food. Our first and last stop every year.
  8. LoriF

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great and the service can’t be missed! We’ve enjoyed it for many years!
  9. JimD

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best Italianfood around. The staff is very friendly and helpful with the menu.
  10. LoriR

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is always excellent at La Dolce Vita. Every year when we come down to Cancun we eat here at least once during our vacation. I highly recommend this restaurant for the best Italian food in Cancun.
  11. PeekskillProwler

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the finest dining experiences in Cancun. I have been going here 30 years. A visit to Cancun is not complete without at least one dinner at La Dolce Bite Centro.
  12. BruceG

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although it is a bit of a cab ride, La Dolce Vita is one of the best in Cancun. The owner and his staff go out of their way to make you feel appreciated. Each Entree is creative and outstanding. The beef carpaccio is a must.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our absolutely favorite Cancun restaurant! Highly recommend going there!
  14. Roberto

    Naples

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner here to night for Valentine’s Day ! Literally best Italian restaurant in Cancun and maybe anywhere! Large portion’s prepared perfectly. ! A must not to miss restaurant!
  15. TallPaul

    Philadelphia

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This a great restaurant well worth the trip just off the Hotel Zone. We have been coming yearly for more than 20 years and would love to continue coming but our time share has finished
  16. DouglasG

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are visiting in Cancun for a month...wanted Italian food...la solve vita was wonderful.
  17. Kelly9154

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual….the food was fantastic, service outstanding and our total evening out was one of our best nights in Cancun. Our guests that joined us that evening could not stop talking about what a wonderful time they had and can’t wait to return so they can dine at La Dulce Vita again. Thanks again for a fantastic evening!!
  18. FrederickS

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant dining experience was superb, from the staff to the food. It was a wonder evening. All the the little extras like the bread and dip while you are enjoying your first glass of wine to the special flat bread prior to you man in course. This is a restaurant in Downtown Cancun you must put on you must list to dine at .
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal, we always plan at least 2 meals here during our annual visit to Cancun.
  21. kellik

    Cancun

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as usual for our annual trip to this restaurant! Best Italian I’ve had …. Ever
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sabores inesperados, muy bueno.
  23. MitchellW

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Annual dinner date to this restaurant. We are never disappointed. We only come once a year over last 8 years bu never disappointed. We highly recommend to local and tourist alike.
  24. Hawh

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience! Every year we dine here several times during our stay in Cancun.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming to Cancun for more than 40 years. We have dined at La Dolce Vita for almost 40 years. We dine there 3 or 4 times every winter season. It is our favorite restaurant of all the restaurants in Cancun. It is locally owned. The service is superb and the food is always excellent!
  26. Chrisfromthecape

    New England

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Still consistently delicious. Ate here in 2019 and then last night. Outstanding food. Snow crab app alone going back for. Meats veal and beef cooked to perfection. 30 minute cab ride from our hotel and totally worth it. Thank you for the stupendous service and meal ❤️
  27. JesusM

    Mexico City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excelente comida y servicio. Precios altos
  28. Roberto

    Naples

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every way ! We were served complimentary pate and garlic toast that was outstanding and during the meal compliment garlic pita wheel! The food was delicious, well prepared with a large portion ! This is by far a top cancun restaurant! This will be a go to restaurant after this evenings meal ! Not to be missed ! All this at a very reasonable price ! Enjoy
  29. MichaelL

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurant in Cancun. If you think it might not be worth the time to get there, you are wrong. Get a taxi or take the bus, well worth the time. Been traveling to Cancun for 14 years and is one of the reasons we return.
  30. JAIMED

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    excellent service and good food but the wine list are small. Valet parking is needed
  31. MichaelP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful little Italian restaurant. Great food, good service.
  32. Francisco

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Food was great! The service was excellent! They did not rush us and were very attentive
  33. JacB

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food is excellent. We have been coming here, and when they also had a restaurant on hotel zone, for 20+ years. The food is fresh and seasoned perfectly...you can't go wrong eating here. You'll love it.
  34. TerriM

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful and unpretentious. The wait staff play baccarat and the food was delicious! And all for such a great value and price!
  35. Santman

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Italian restaurant in all Cancun. Highlhy recommend the daily special for freshness and taste. The staff and owner were very charming and helpful. It´s a hidden gem!
  36. DoctorGreg

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For a Cancun restaurant that has been in business for so many years, this establishment does not disappoint. We have been eating here for 26 years during our trips to Cancun (first visit in 5/81) and it is as good today, as it has ever been. We rate this the best Italian restaurant in Cancun and coming back to this place for dinner is like going to eat at an old friend's home. A visit to Cancun is not complete for us without eating at La Dolce Vita! Dr. K
  37. MonicaC

    Cancun

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Súper recomiendo el lugar tranquilo, servicio muy bueno y amable ! Costos súper buenos.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Indudablemente uno de los mejores de comida italiana de Cancún, muy recomendable!!!!
  39. heatherC

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service. The best service I have ever had at a restaurant.
  40. AndresJ

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excelente atencion y la comida deliciosa. Regresaremos pronto

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Dolce Vita - Downtown does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Dolce Vita - Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 998 884 3393.

La Dolce Vita - Downtown is rated 4.9 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Downtown

Av. Cobá 87, Centro, Cancún, ROO 77500

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Av. Nader

  • Neighborhood

    Cancún

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private parking lot and free Valet Parking service<br />

  • Public transit

    Located right on the bus route, in downtown Cancun. It is just a few blocks away from the entrance to the hotel zone and is very easy to find.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Amilcar Vázquez

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    998 884 3393

  • Private party facilities

    Semi-prívate Rooms with capacity for 24 people on one large table, maximum capacity 40 people on separate tables

  • Private party contact

    Juan J. Casal: 998 884 3393

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