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    La Dolce Vita

    4.0 (292 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Wine Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Calamari, excellent!!!
    Stephen G.

    We start our vacation here and end it here! The service was exceptional and the food was absolutely fabulous this year, as usual! Inside is very well set up with nice music in the background, but you are still able to talk at the table. Have to say my Clams Bianca was incredible! Like the picture says, there were enough clams to have a clam in every bite!! I also recommend getting the Rosemary bread to dip in the wine sauce, OMG!!!! I can't say it enough, if you visit Corolla, La Dolce Vita is a MUST!!!

    Calamari
    Tori F.

    Had an awesome dinner! Make sure to do call-ahead seating around 4-5 especially on the weekends because seating for the night will go fast!Started with the rosemary bread and calamari, both were delicious. Bread is served with pesto in oil, which I never had before and tasted great. My boyfriend got the penne vodka with crab and shrimp which he said was his favorite meal of the week! I got the lemon shrimp penne, refreshing and lighter than the other heavier sauce options. Definitely a good spot to hit in Corolla.

    Seafood Diablo
    Stephanie R.

    Good Italian food is so hard to come by where I'm from, so I was thrilled by the quality of food I received at La Dolce Vita in Corolla, NC. Anywhere that provides free bread with a fancy pesto-y dipping oil is alright in my book! I also appreciated that they don't pre-cut the bread, so it stayed fresh. I placed an order for pickup which was a seamless process. Although I picked up my food close to the time they typically close, the restaurant was still fairly full with patrons. I enjoyed the romantic low light ambiance of the bar area while I waited for my order. The staff was friendly and made sure I was taken care of right away. For my entree I ordered the Seafood Diablo. You could really taste the freshness of all of their ingredients. Although it was spicy it wasn't overdone and really added complexity to the dish. I could have eaten the entire thing although it was a large portion and I would have been in some serious pain. I remained steadfast in my restraint because I also ordered a cannoli and tiramisu to share with my boyfriend. They had two different flavors of cannoli, and I'm glad I followed the server's recommendation of ordering the chocolate one. It's probably one of the best cannolis I've had in a long time. It had a nice crunchy exterior with a delightful creamy interior. I was a little surprised by the tiramisu - it didn't taste much like coffee or chocolate but it was still light and tasty nonetheless. I will definitely return to get my Italian fix the next time I'm in the OBX!

    Veal Parmesan
    John C.

    Very nice Italian restaurant in Corolla. The server was very attentive and the food was really good. Pizza was delicious and this Veal Parmesan was huge.

    Seafood fra diavlo - was very spicy with loads of seafood, delicious

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    1 month ago

    Food is incredible and the service has been excellent as well. Call ahead 30 minutes prior during summer season.

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    Food was amazing and fresh. Cocktails were also so very good. Great spot for a family dinner! Service was great as well.

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    What wonderful food and service. Planning on going back this week. The tiramisu was awsome

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    Exceeded my expectation. Delicious food and excellent service. Also love d the setting

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    Pretty restaurant. Service and food were excellent. Nice atmosphere. Bread was delicious.

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    Best shrimp we've ever had. The limone pasta and basil gnocchi left us wanting to come back for more. Will be back next season.

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    Ask the Community - La Dolce Vita

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes, we have several gluten free options: Gluten Free Penne Pasta, Gluten Free Pizza, Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli, and we also offer a Gluten Free Roll. Additionally, all of… Read more

    Dogs allowed outside?

    I am not certain but Dogs are allowed in the Shopping Center the restaurant is located in. But I would not even feed the their overpriced food to my own dogs. Let alone the bartender/ wanna be manager who has a major attitude problem. So many other… Read more

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    We've stopped here for lunch after an excursion to see the wild horses of Corolla. By then, we…read morewere fairly hungry. Not only did this place provided the remedy for our hunger, it also made us a return customer in the future. Besides the fantastic food offerings, they have a wall of beer on the tap to try out. There must've been over a dozen of different brews on tap on the wall. The staff was attentive to our needs, and the pricing was competitive. Portions were very large. Be sure to try out the Angry Chicken Sandwich, it is a unique tasty treat!

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    I had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Duck Dive Bar in Duck, North Carolina and it was an…read moreabsolute delight. This tiki bar, which opened its doors in June of 2024, has quickly become a hotspot in the area. During the weekends, the bar is buzzing with excitement and is always packed with people eagerly waiting to check in. The atmosphere is vibrant and lively, creating the perfect setting for a fun night out. I had the pleasure of trying their margaritas, and I must say, they were truly exceptional. The bartender at Duck Dive Bar really knows their craft and made some of the best margaritas I've ever had. They were perfectly balanced and simply delicious. One unique aspect of Duck Dive Bar is their Friday morning yoga sessions. For just $20, you can participate in a yoga class that includes a drink afterwards. It's a great way to start your day and unwind in a beautiful setting. I also appreciated that they had mocktails available for kids, making it a family-friendly establishment. The kids seemed to enjoy their drinks just as much as the adults enjoyed their cocktails. Overall, my experience at Duck Dive Bar was fantastic. From the lively atmosphere to the delicious drinks and friendly staff, it's a must-visit spot in Duck, NC. I highly recommend stopping by Duck Dive Bar for a great time with friends and family. Free parking lot.

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    We came here on our anniversary! Absolutely amazing food!!! Amazing service. Amazing vibes all…read morearound. Our waitress Michelle was the most helpful and thoughtful person we have had on our trip so far. We will be coming back here every time we come. Ps. Get the crab cakes Also ps. If you don't like crab get the pasta.

    This was not our first visit to Trio but was the most disappointing. My friend and I ordered the…read moresame thing, the soup of the day , fish stew, and Quinoa salad with greens, tomatoes and mozzarella balls. The soup was $9 a cup and the bowl$19! Neither one was worth the money. Everything is expensive anymore when you eat out, I don't mind paying if the food is good. The soup had no signs of fish or seafood in either serving. It tasted like a spicy vegetable soup. It was good but no fish and not worth $9. The Quinoa bowl was average, tomatoes were spongy and tasteless and 3-4 pearl mozzarella balls. How is that $19? Very disappointing. I gave 1 star for our wine and our waitress Emily did an awesome job. She was prompt and took care of all the tables in the dining room. She did a fantastic job ensuring we had everything we needed. It wasn't her fault for the food. We are both locals and wanted a girl lunch, and appreciate the challenges restaurants face. Trio is always busy So not sure why today's food was so poor. I still bought wine at the store, again great shop.

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