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Fachada de Restaurante - La Dolce Vita - Downtown, Cancún, ROO

La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9
4.9
543 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.
We have a private parking lot and Valet parking service without extra charge.
Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

We serve pizza and pasta gluten free.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 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 20 people on one large table
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 543 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Overall

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Food

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambience

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Best Value

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Great for fine wines

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Italian

  • Cancún

    Best Overall

  • Cancún

    Best Food

  • Cancún

    Best Service

  • Cancún

    Best Ambience

  • Cancún

    Best Value

  • Cancún

    Good for business meals

  • Cancún

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cancún

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cancún

    Great for fine wines

  • Cancún

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Dolce Vita in Downtown Cancun offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the renovated decor and warm hospitality. Highlights include the red snapper in puffed pastry and crème brûlée. The restaurant is often described as a "gem" with an "elegant atmosphere" and "great value."

543 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite restaurant. Always have amazing food and exceptional service

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  2. Mary

    Orange County

    132 reviews

    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is THE BEST restaurant in Cancun. Don’t miss it!! This is 100% a first class establishment. Thank you to Miguel and the entire team for an unforgettable experience. From the first bite of the delicious pate, the carpaccio (you won’t find better), eggplant parmigiana and the shrimp scampi capellini we were beyond impressed. Dessert was so special and it was topped off with a wonderful and unexpected cocktail selection. Bravo La Dolce Vita!! Can’t wait to come back!

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  3. doug

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food fantastic service We have been going to this restaurant since 1992

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  4. Terry

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is worthy of a Michelin star. From the time you enter the building until you leave, you are treated to a legitimate dining experience. One of the best dining experiences we had in Cancun.

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  5. Susan

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. The food and service were superb.

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  6. Paul

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a Gem We've been coming to La Dolce Vita for many years. The food and service were superb, as usual. The recent renovations are terrific; the ambience makes eating here even more enjoyable. We look forward to eating here again when we return for our annual Cancun visti next year! We're just sorry we missed Juan on this visit

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  7. Cecilia

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente todo: el servicio, la comida y el lugar. Perfecto como siempre

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  8. Daniel

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Increíble comida y servicio. El speak que tienen está wow. El pianista es buenísimo

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  9. SHARLYN

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are many fine restaurants in the area,but La Dolce Vita is the only one we visited twice in the same trip to Cancún. The food is excellent and entrees are shareable. The linguini with chipotle and seafood was filled with seafood and had a mild “kick”. The staff is superb and the wine selection is carefully curated. The complementary pate begins each meal. The restaurant was redecorated and includes an excellent salt water aquarium with a diverse collection of fish and plants. You can even look for Nimo. Thanks to Francisco and the Staff for many years of delightful dining experiences. See you next year, Lord willing.

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  10. Tina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as usual. Renovations are beautiful. Look forward to this place every year. Don't miss this one

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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 543 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 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Dolce Vita - Downtown

Av. Cobá 87, Centro, Cancún, ROO 77500

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Av. Nader
  • Neighbourhood
    Cancún
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, European
  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    998 884 3393
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-prívate Rooms with capacity for 20 people on one large table
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