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Dolce Vita World Bistro

3.6 (96 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Pita and Sundried Tomato Hummus
Brett M.

Ever since I had read an article in the Syracuse New Times about Dolce Vita, I had wanted to stop down and give it a try. Located in the "Connective Corridor" on E.Genesee St, it is nearby Syracuse Stage, Syracuse University, and downtown Syracuse. While it doesn't look very big from the outside, Dolce Vita has a spacious bar and a good sized dining area, so we never felt cramped. The beer and wine selection was great - my only disappointment was the lack of a seasonal beer - but the bartender said he thought they might have one in soon. While waiting for our table, we had the wheat pita with sundried tomato hummus - fantastic. The pita came out warm and the hummus was heated up just a bit as well. When we were seated, we were brought some warm bread as well as a small sausage and bean dip that was a "gift" from the chef for us to try with our bread. I thought this was a nice touch, and the dip was excellent. Our server was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about their menu and made good recommendations. For our entrees, I decided to be boring and try the Kobe beef burger with some sweet potato fries. I had never tried Kobe beef and have heard wonderful things, so I thought "tonight is the night". Alas, the sweet potato fries never arrived - I received regular fries instead, but since we had a great service and the atmosphere was so nice, it didn't bother me at all. My girlfriend had the Sophia Lauren, which the server told us was their signature dish. This was risotto rice with pork and shrimp mixed in. It was delicious and a good sized portion. We ended up bringing half of it home. The desserts looked nice on their way by to other tables, but we decided not to try any on this night. While we finished up dinner and our drinks, a band had set up and started to play. Combined with the freshly dimmed lights and wide drink selection, this set up a certain ambiance that you wouldn't expect to find in Syracuse. I felt like I was in a tucked away spot straight out of New York City! Dolce Vita would be a great place to take a date or a small group. It won't break the bank, but still feels really upscale. The food was wonderful, the service was friendly, and I'm happy that we have it here in Syracuse.

Cinnamon sugar keto pretzel (came with two)
Emily V.

While visiting Syracuse, we were looking for keto options so I was super excited to try the keto menu! I ordered the keto pretzel however when ordering was informed that they were trying something different so it was cinnamon sugar and that was the only option. I wasn't a fan, it was hard in some spots and soft in others and lacked flavor. I think it would have been better plain with a cheese or mustard dipping sauce. We also got the keto meat lovers pizza (minus bacon and ham) and my husband said that was "money" - it tastes more like a real pizza than we've had in months! I wish the crust was a bit crispier but that may have been because of delivery time and it did have good flavor! The broccoli chicken Alfredo with zoodles was also really good. I thought the Alfredo had a great flavor. Finally, the keto chocolate peanut butter cake was quite good . Was it as good as a non-keto dessert, no, but it was pretty darn satisfying! Overall, I love that they had so many keto options and it was pretty good though I was disappointed with the pretzels. Things did feel a bit overpriced though... delivery was quick!

Calamari and Wild Mushroom Pillows
Dan K.

There's a lot of room for improvement here, some really good things and not so great things. I'm hoping to come back and see a star or two gain in the future. We saw a promotion for this place on yelp for a free app with purchase of two entres, which is in. There were really good signs at first, lots of appetizer options, a bar, and reasonable prices. We ordered some drinks and the GLASSES WERE CHILLED! Off to a good start. Unfortunately our draft beer was flat. :/ The food was very hit or miss. Appetizers: Mushroom Pillows - Hit! Calamari - Miss - too much breading and was kind of hard Tuna Skewers - Hit hit hit! Crab Cakes - Miss - too breaded, could be smaller and crabbier and would be much better. Entres: Cajun Pasta - Hit! Order with shrimp! Szechuan Stir Fry - miss miss miss - too much sauce which was too sweat. Barely ate any. Just need to weed the duds off the menu and this place could easily get 4 stars, maybe 5. The service was definitely good! The biggest lost of stars was the fact that half of the food we ordered just wasn't that enjoyable, which I think can be remedied. I'm planning to come back for a happy hour sometime and hoping to add another star in the future to my review.

Asiago rib eye
Mike L.

The staff is amazing and super attentive, the crab cakes were to die for, the atmosphere is perfect, the music is spot on, the water was cold and clean, the rib eye was amazing along with the wings and the chocolate cake. It was fast; but not too fast. I'm usually one to find something wrong, but I've got nothing to hold against this place. The price was a great deal for all of this out together. Absolutely coming here more often! it was so good I couldn't even get the photo before I dug in.

Keto Herbed Butter Salmon Keto with zoodles
Marissa R.

I was so excited to try this place and their Keto menu. When I walked in my mom and I were the only two people in the restaurant except for 3 people at the bar. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer which were ok, very dry. For an entree I got the salmon. The salmon was good but nothing spectacular but zoodles were drenched with oil. Was honestly disappointed but maybe would return to try something different....

Karamel Dolce-chinno :) before Community Folk Arts Center | Caribbean Cinema Fest @7pm. I het to celebrate culture
Ruthnie A.

I can't write an in depth review because I hopped in for a quick drink before a show at Community Folk Arts Center. What I love is that Antoinette is never too busy to say hello and her bartenders always remember me and my friends. That means tons! Dolce is full of sweet people and and great energy. If you stop in for a bite, hop over to Syracuse Stage or any venue on the Connective Corridor an extend your night. If you're heading to a gallery show at CFAC or a play, stop into Dolce for food! Love this place!

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Absolutely horrible experience ordering takeout from both dolce vita and Franco's tonight. First the menu online was combined with Franco's next door and says it's the dolce menu. Second we were overcharged when we got there. Was supposed to be $68 but we're charged $77. Third they only take cash and did not tell us on the phone and is no where on their website. I find this very sketchy because they had a card machine out in sight. But they do not want to have to pay for the credit fees. Fourth the food presentation was disgusting and the food itself was horrible. I ordered the eggplant rolitili and it was awful. The meal was freezing cold and tasted like a frozen meal from a grocery store. Fifth they got our orders wrong. They gave a hard gross bun instead of a wrap. And did not give fries and the salad we ordered. This is the worst takeout food my family has ever had. The place was also disgusting and dirty inside (Franco's). We are quite disappointed as it was our first time ordering from here and it is my moms birthday. The last photo I am including is a picture of how the eggplant was supposed to look. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. Am never going back here.

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Bad food, bad service, dirty place! I do not recommend! And please, server, get your head out of your phone!

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Great keto options, good vibe as well, just real people and homely environment. Keto desserts are bomb too

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