Est. 1987 ยท Florence, Tuscany

La Dolce Vita

Cucina Italiana Autentica

Handcrafted Italian dishes made with love, tradition, and the finest seasonal ingredients โ€” served in the heart of the city.

๐Ÿ•Tueโ€“Sun: 12:00 โ€“ 22:30
๐Ÿ“42 Via Roma, Downtown
๐ŸทReservations recommended

๐Ÿซ’Antipasti

Traditional Italian starters to awaken the appetite

Bruschetta topped with diced tomatoes and fresh basil on toasted sourdough bread
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian๐ŸŒฑ Vegan

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Grilled sourdough rubbed with garlic, topped with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

$9.50โฑ 8 min

Contains: Gluten, Sulphites

Fresh burrata cheese with prosciutto and arugula on a white plate
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Burrata con Prosciutto

Creamy Pugliese burrata served alongside paper-thin San Daniele prosciutto, grilled peaches, rocket, and aged balsamic reduction.

$16.00โฑ 10 min

Contains: Milk, Sulphites

Braised meatballs in tomato sauce topped with grated parmesan in a rustic bowl

Polpette della Nonna

Slow-braised beef and pork meatballs in a rich San Marzano tomato sugo, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano and torn basil.

$13.50โฑ 15 min

Contains: Gluten, Milk, Eggs

Thinly sliced raw beef carpaccio with capers and parmesan shavings on a plate
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Carpaccio di Manzo

Paper-thin slices of prime beef tenderloin, dressed with lemon, capers, shaved Parmigiano, wild rocket, and truffle oil.

$18.00โฑ 12 min

Contains: Milk, Sulphites

๐ŸPrimi Piatti

First courses โ€” pasta, risotto & soups

Fresh tagliatelle pasta with rich bolognese meat sauce and grated parmesan
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Tagliatelle al Ragรน Bolognese

Egg tagliatelle made fresh each morning, slow-cooked with a classic Bolognese of beef, pork, white wine, and a touch of cream.

$19.50โฑ 18 min

Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphites

Cacio e pepe pasta with creamy cheese sauce and black pepper in a shallow bowl
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Cacio e Pepe

Tonnarelli pasta tossed in a silky sauce of aged Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano with cracked black pepper โ€” a Roman classic.

$17.00โฑ 15 min

Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk

Creamy porcini mushroom risotto in a white bowl garnished with fresh thyme
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian๐ŸŒพ GF

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini

Carnaroli risotto slow-stirred with rehydrated porcini mushrooms, white wine, Parmigiano, and finished with cold butter and fresh thyme.

$21.00โฑ 25 min

Contains: Milk, Sulphites

Wide pappardelle pasta ribbons with dark wild boar ragu sauce in a rustic bowl
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Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Wide pappardelle ribbons braised with wild boar ragรน slow-cooked in Chianti with rosemary, juniper, and dark chocolate.

$24.00โฑ 20 min

Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Sulphites

๐ŸฅฉSecondi Piatti

Main courses of meat, fish & hearty mains

Large T-bone steak grilled to perfection with rosemary and potatoes on a wooden board
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina

A generous T-bone of Chianina beef grilled over oak coals, served rare with rosemary roasted potatoes and Tuscan cannellini beans.

$48.00โฑ 30 min

Contains: Sulphites

Whole sea bass fillet poached in tomato broth with olives and capers in a white pan
๐ŸŒพ GF

Branzino all'Acqua Pazza

Wild-caught sea bass poached in "crazy water" โ€” cherry tomatoes, olives, white wine, capers, and fresh herbs.

$32.00โฑ 25 min

Contains: Fish, Sulphites

Braised chicken in tomato and olive sauce in a cast iron pan garnished with rosemary
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๐ŸŒพ GF

Pollo alla Cacciatora

Free-range chicken slow-braised in a hunter-style sauce of tomatoes, rosemary, olives, capers, and a splash of white wine.

$26.00โฑ 35 min

Contains: Sulphites

๐Ÿ•Pizza

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas baked to perfection

Classic margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil on wood-fired crust
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian

Margherita Classica

San Marzano tomato base, hand-torn fior di latte mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves on a 72-hour fermented Neapolitan dough.

$15.00โฑ 14 min

Contains: Gluten, Milk

Spicy diavola pizza with salami and chilli on a crispy wood-fired base
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spicy

Diavola Piccante

Spicy Calabrian salami, San Marzano tomato, smoked mozzarella, chilli flakes, and a drizzle of honey to balance the heat.

$18.50โฑ 14 min

Contains: Gluten, Milk, Sulphites

Truffle pizza with wild mushrooms and pancetta on a white cream base
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Tartufo e Funghi

Truffle cream base, wild mushrooms, smoked scamorza, crispy pancetta, and a generous shaving of black truffle.

$26.00โฑ 16 min

Contains: Gluten, Milk, Sulphites

Four cheese pizza with gorgonzola and mozzarella on golden olive oil base
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian

Quattro Formaggi

A rich blend of Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and smoked mozzarella on a golden olive oil base.

$19.00โฑ 14 min

Contains: Gluten, Milk

๐ŸฎDolci

Italian desserts and sweet indulgences

Classic tiramisu in a glass with cocoa powder dusting and espresso-soaked ladyfingers
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Tiramisรน della Casa

Our grandmother's recipe โ€” savoiardi soaked in espresso and Marsala, layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with Valrhona cocoa.

$9.50โฑ 5 min

Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphites

Panna cotta on a plate with blueberry compote and candied lemon peel
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian๐ŸŒพ GF

Panna Cotta al Limone

Silky vanilla panna cotta infused with Amalfi lemon zest, served with a warm blueberry compote and candied lemon peel.

$8.00โฑ 5 min

Contains: Milk

Two Sicilian cannoli filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips on a wooden board
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian

Cannoli Siciliani

Crispy fried pastry tubes filled with sweetened ricotta, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate chips. Served in pairs.

$10.00โฑ 5 min

Contains: Gluten, Eggs, Milk

๐ŸทBevande

Wines, cocktails, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks

Bright orange Aperol Spritz cocktail in a wine glass with orange slice and ice
๐ŸŒฑ Vegan๐ŸŒพ GF

Aperol Spritz

Prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of soda water over ice, garnished with a slice of fresh orange. The quintessential Italian aperitivo.

$12.00โฑ 3 min

Contains: Sulphites

Red wine poured in a glass with dark ruby color and vineyard in background
๐ŸŒฑ Vegan๐ŸŒพ GF

Barolo DOCG 2019

A glass of Barolo from Piedmont โ€” the "king of Italian wines". Rich tannins, cherry, tar, and rose petal. Pairs beautifully with red meat.

$18.00โฑ 2 min

Contains: Sulphites

Dark espresso in a small white ceramic cup with golden crema on top
๐ŸŒฑ Vegan๐ŸŒพ GF

Caffรจ Espresso

Single or double shot of our house espresso blend โ€” a rich, dark roast from Neapolitan artisan roasters with chocolate and hazelnut notes.

$4.00โฑ 2 min