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    La Dolce Vita

    4.1 (151 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dessert of the day: brown butter lemon bar
    Tiffany S.

    Fantaaaastic concept - a dedicated dessert lounge!! You enter thru The Chop House and awkwardly let the host know that you're there for LDV as there's no dedicated entrance of La Dolce Vita. There's about 8 desserts and a "dessert of the day" to make it extra difficult for you to pick. So we went for two desserts and a port flight: *Toffee Blondie Sundae (Warm Coconut-Pecan-Butterscotch Blondie Topped With Vanilla Ice Cream | Oat Streusel | White Chocolate | and Rum Toffee Sauce Poured Tableside) - mmm rummy rum. I feel like if you like Rum Raisin ice cream, you'd like the flavors of this! It was pretty decadent but not in a chocolate-y way. I couldn't stop eating it! *Brown Butter Lemon Bar - this was the dessert of the day. Loved that it was topped with ample fresh berries and wasn't too sweet. The toasted merginue-y whip was a really nice touch too! They also had a tasty looking boozy coffee beverage, which looked bomb but we were too full!

    Opera Cake and New York Style Cheesecake
    Lily N.

    This is my favorite late night dessert place in Ann Arbor! I came here with a friend after having dinner on Main Street. It was fairly slow and quiet on the Wednesday but that's exactly what I wanted. I was seated next to the Christmas Tree on a very comfy loveseat and chairs and it literally just felt like I was at home on a romantic date, I loved how relax it was! The cheesecake was my favorite, I ordered it with the raspberry and it was perfect. It wasn't too sweet and the texture was creamy and smooth. The opera cake was also amazing, not too sweet and with gelato. The service was great, our server was so attentive and was engaging. Overall this my favorite dessert spot on Main Street.

    Chocolate Melt Cake
    Angela T.

    Ok, not quite sure why this place only has 4 stars. It is hands down the best dessert place in Michigan! They have so many options, and I have tried many of them. I will include a picture of one of my favorites. The last time I was there I ordered 4 of them and took a video so unfortunately I can't post those. Anyway, everything here is so good. It's located inside of Chop House and I've only been there for the dessert. Also, one of the waiters there is very sweet and helpful. This is a really nice place to go to this time of year. They have several seats just for dessert and there's a fireplace to keep you nice and cozy. I personally love Baileys and the chocolate melt cake was a dream. The taste of baileys in the cookie ice cream was great. I've also tried the chocolate decadence, malted german chocolate cake, tiramisu and I don't remember what else. They were all so good! The only down part is that sometimes if you go around 8/9 on a weekend night, they will have already sold out of some of the desserts. Either way this place is great. I can't wait to be back!

    Avantika T.

    This is a great, datey place when it comes to dessert. When you come in (usually through Chop House), you have to ask for dessert only seating to get in quicker. There's also a cigar lounge downstairs! Friends and I ordered an affogato, bananas foster bread pudding, German chocolate cake and tiramisu. Out of all of them, I have to say that the most unique and best tasting one was the bananas foster bread pudding. There's a lot of hints of maple and cinnamon and the bread pudding just MELTS in your mouth. It's so good! The only reason I didn't give them a 5 was because their tiramisu and German chocolate cake was pretty ok, nothing super special.

    Decadent chocolate with raspberry compote
    Dee M.

    A little on the expensive side but the desserts are worth it all! We tried the decadent chocolate with raspberry compote. It was sinful!

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    Moe M.

    THE DESSERT HERE IS AT THE TOP!! When you bite in you can tell someone made whatever you're enjoying from scratch!! New York style Cheesecake was so light! The Gelati Or Sorbetti Had all kinds of textures that made you smile. It's simple, if you choose to have dessert here you will be happy and it doesn't break the bank!! 10/10

    Tiramisu is to die for.
    Brian S.

    I've heard good reviews and had plenty of conversation with friends who have visited this establishment. Seems the Tiramisu is a favorite treat here and I'm a huge Tiramisu connoisseur and addict. What I came for was wonderful and that was nice but the atmosphere and service was beyond my expectations. Very classy and warm place to enjoy desert and relax with friends or a date night with your special someone. Give this a try!! Promises that you'll come back for seconds.

    Pumpkin pie!
    Annette J.

    One of my fave places for a splurge, no doubt! Both $$ wise and calorically. It's attached to a the Chop House but tucked in the back with some loungey seating upstairs and a cigar bar downstairs. Admittedly I cannot take the smell of cigars so I always end up upstairs and can't speak to the lower level but the upstair is grand. They specialize in coffees, cocktails, and desserts here. Things change up seasonally but there are a few things that stay year round in some capacity (like their creme brûlée and warm chocolate cake). I personally love the change up because it forces me to try something different every time. I'm never disappointed! In the past I've had the creme brûlée (creamy, not too sweet, luscious with that lovely burnt sugar caramelization at the top proving crunch and some fresh berries to add a bit of tart) and the warm chocolate cake (is there anything better than molten dark chocolate? I don't think so). Yesterday I had the individual pumpkin pie which was a small tart with a pecan shortbread crust, a smooth pumpkin spiced center, and maple whipped cream on top. It was served with spiced sugar pecans and a bit of a burnt sugar candy with pistachios. Oh my goodness this was good. The real star, however, was my fella's dessert. An apple crisp topped with a house made cinnamon gelato, a dried apple slice and drizzles of late harvest raspberry coulis and a maple bourbon caramel. Oh good heavens. I loved my pumpkin pie but I sure was jealous when his showed up. Prices on the desserts are around $6-8 a pop which is pricey compared to most dessert places but the items here are fabulous and worth every penny. They also have the aforementioned cigars and bevvys include a variety of martinis, ports and dessert wines, top shelf bourbon and whiskey, scotch, and a menu of coffee drinks. My fella and I each ordered a cappuccino with our desserts and they came with a little rock candy stirrer. I held mine up to inspect it and our waiter said "it's like your a sugar wizard!" DAMN RIGHT. And I'll gladly come back again and again to flex my sugar skills!

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    Sharon L.

    This place is an amazing date spot post dinner! There is seating on the first floor of the restaurant as well as the basement. The basement does sometimes smell like smoke so I like getting seated on the first floor. They have a whole array of delicious dessert and my favorite is the creme brulee. So creamy and delicious. I highly recommend coming here for wine and dessert.

    Amazing blueberry tart
    Ann W.

    This is the place for an extravagant dessert in a luxurious setting, sharing the same entrance as The Chop House, next to Gratzi. The space is at the back of The Chop House and has a lounge vibe with low seats and tables. It is a fun place to people-watch and we did just that from the corner of our comfy banquette. Across from us were groups of friends enjoying a complicated and dazzling Spanish coffee, a couple celebrating an anniversary, and another group relaxing at the end of the evening. I had the blueberry tart which featured juicy, sweet blueberries on a sweet crust. The gelato was tart and sweet and the passion fruit sauce was bright and assertive. I loved the combination of fresh flavors. I also got to sample the House S'mores with the home-made sweet, buttery cookie, and the fluffy, torched marshmallow. The peach tart was also amazing, especially the streusel and crust. Yum. Pricing is slightly higher than other restaurant desserts, but well worth it for the innovative flavors. Our server was attentive and helpful.

    Ginger Peach and Blackberry Crumble...Way to much ginger.
    Albert K.

    I went here for dessert and was very impressed. They seated us downstairs in the Cigar Bar, where we were able to spread out on comfy couches and armchairs. I was glad to find that despite the name, the Cigar Bar did not smell of smoke. Moreover, we were told that they did not allow smoking until after 10pm. We went with the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee and the Gingered Peach and Blackberry Crisp. The Creme Brulee had a beautifully caramelized top with fresh seasonal fruit, and the bottom was rich, creamy and delicious. The crisp was a bit of a fail, in my opinion. Keep in mind, I am not a fan of ginger on the best of days, but this dessert took it way over the top. When I see "gingered", I think ginger juice, but this dessert contained decent sized chunks of ginger. However, with some careful maneuvering, I was still able get in a few good bites. Despite the overly gingered dessert, the overall experience at La Dolve Vita was excellent and I would recommend anyone to stop in if they were looking for a decadent dessert while in A2.

    Swan L.

    We came here after dinner. There were three of us and we ordered two desserts to share, which was still a bit much. By the end, we were uncomfortably full (in a satisfying way) and all sugared out! The best thing is probably the creme brulee. They had a seasonal trio special - vanilla bean, chocolate, and coconut. But by far, the vanilla bean flavor was the best, so no need to fret if the trio isn't on the menu, since they sell the vanilla bean one separately as well. The other dessert we ordered was the German chocolate cake. Definitely packed full of chocolatey goodness, but the best part was the ice cream that came with it, which was subtle in flavor and offered a nice contrast to the richness of the cake.

    Candy Bar Pie
    Allison O.

    After dinner upstairs at the Chop House we decided to head down to La Dolce Vita for dessert, drinks and a cigar. We were seated in a corner and I noticed there were only 4 other people in the joint. I have to say, service here is far and a way less attentive than its upstairs neighbor. Literally everything took forever. Placing our order, getting our drinks, getting the cigar etc. The one waitress must have liked the table of four guys more, because they got her attention 99% of the time. Beer was good, cigar was good, and the Candy Bar Pie with the Happy Birthday place was awesome. Service? Total meh.

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    5 months ago

    Been coming here for dessert for decades. Solid spot for after dinner drinks and desserts. Great service and ambiance.

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    It's bigger than it looks from the outside!…read more There is some seating by the windows and then some near the back area (behind the "tea bar"). They are selling really cute tea ornaments and they have other things like tea pots and cards with funny phrases like "It was you Oolong." They don't have a physical menu because the flavors constantly change. You can look online but for the most part, have to stand behind the counter in diff areas to see alll the flavors! I spotted Almond Milk Tea and she let me smell it and I was sold! It smelled wonderful! When it was actually brewed, it was ok though. It doesn't really have milk in it either :0p My MIL got the Hisbiscus (a tad too sour) and my husband got the Japanese Cherry green tea (that was good and has a mild flavor if you like that sort of thing). They have signs on the table that there is no Wifi because they encourage unplugged conversations and connections.

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