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Restaurants in Denver Suburbs

Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Restaurant

4.7
943 Google reviews

Rates above the average for restaurants near Denver Suburbs — one of 5 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Restaurant is an authentic Italian restaurant in the Southlands shopping center known for wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, and real Italian ingredients, located in south Denver.

Reviewers consistently praise the authenticity of the food—particularly the wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, and traditional sauces—along with attentive service from staff like Nico, making it a standout for travelers seeking genuine Italian dining.

  • Wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta made with real, authentic Italian ingredients
  • Exceptional service, with server Nico specifically praised for going above and beyond and making perfect recommendations
  • Tiramisu and other desserts that reviewers call the best they've had
  • Fast seating and quick service even during busy times
  • Limited wine selection—one reviewer noted the absence of rosé wine
  • A draft near the front door seating area can make it chilly

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Open now

What Visitors Say

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Yiovani Santiago

2 months ago

My wife and decided to stop at this new family own Italian restaurant. Our server Nico went above & beyond to take cares of us. The service was on point and the food was like being in Italy. The flavor remembered us of when we visited Italy. All the plates were authentic and the sauce was out of this world. If you are looking for real Italian food close to Southlands please visit this restaurant. You will not regret it 🙏 😋 I will recommend to put Salt & Pepper on each table, and to start with a complementary bread & oil would be great 👍

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Stacy E

a month ago

My husband & I stopped by for lunch as soon as they opened on a Friday. We were attended immediately by the gentleman & food didnt take long. First we ordered Tortellini pasta with pesto & a Margherita pizza & it was authentic Italian. Since I've traveled to Italy, I can recognize the taste & how the pizza was baked through a wood-fire oven. Everything tasted great, we ordered the pepperoni pizza to go. We will be coming back here, it was worth it! Thank you for using real ingredients, making real food.

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Stacey Kingsley

4 months ago

Went for an early dinner (4:45pm) Saturday night and we were seated right away. It was a little chilly by the front door, but otherwise the seating is comfortable. We got an Aperol Spritz, the Focaccia, Lasagna Bolognese and Pasta Al Forno and were very satisfied. Our server Nico was very attentive and made perfect recommendations! We cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

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Drina Cambria

2 months ago

Authentic Italian food! The fettuccine carbonara was amazing! Everybody was friendly, it wasn’t very busy on a Friday night so a reservation wasn’t necessary though we did make one in advance. My only complaint is that they do not have any rosé wine available, which is what I was looking forward to. I love an Italian rosé.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Restaurant worth it in Denver Suburbs?

Reviewers consistently praise the authenticity of the food—particularly the wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, and traditional sauces—along with attentive service from staff like Nico, making it a standout for travelers seeking genuine Italian dining. Known for: authentic Italian food that tastes like italy.

What do visitors love about Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Restaurant?

Wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta made with real, authentic Italian ingredients Exceptional service, with server Nico specifically praised for going above and beyond and making perfect recommendations Tiramisu and other desserts that reviewers call the best they've had Fast seating and quick service even during busy times

Is there anything to know before visiting Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Restaurant?

Limited wine selection—one reviewer noted the absence of rosé wine A draft near the front door seating area can make it chilly

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