La Dolce Vita in Richmond upon Thames

One of my favourite places! Friendly staff and tasty food.

Where to start with La Dolce Vita? Today’s special pasta, the truffle & slow cooked beef ragu was absolutely delicious. Amazing dessert too. The service was perfect, very friendly and great recommendations. In my opinion, Teddington’s best restaurant.

A massive thank you to Maurizio and Nora for the outstanding service and care they provide us with. The warm welcome, the cozy atmosphere and the amazing delicious food, 10/10 quality, and 10/10 presentation. We love La Dolce Vita, I highly recommend if you want to experience a genuine and authentic italian food this is the place to come to. This place will hot the spot and you will definitely be back! Thank you!!!

What a delightful evening! It was my first time here, and I was dining alone. As soon as I came in, Kacy made me feel so welcome, giving me all the attention and service of a fine dining experience, which I came to find out is the case here! The food was amazing - bruschetta, carbonara & sorbet with cocktails and limoncello to finish. The highlight for me was Kacy - attentive, happy, funny and kind - she made the experience of eating alone that much better!! I will be returning for sure.

I made a what-turned-out-to-be wise decision to book a table several weeks in advance of what was a very busy Valentine's Night service and it's just as well I did as the restaurant was packed when we arrived. Maurizio and his team never fail to deliver a very high standard and last night proved no exception. We went for the full blow-out: starters, garlic bread, mains, desserts and two bottles of the excellent Gavi white wine which realised a three-figure bill but we don't regret anything about the fine service we received. I think I'll enjoy the vegan menu next time.

Small, friendly and relaxed serving the most excellent Italian food. Hard to choose what to have! As well as the a la carte there are daily specials. The service is charming and personal, the food prepared and presented with care. This was a first visit to this independent Italian and we will be back to work our way through the menu and support a local business that puts heart and soul into its food. Delicious!

A super friendly restaurant serving authentic and delicious Italian food. Customers are spoiled with a variety of choices on their menu. Parking is also easy during weekend.

I had a fantastic experience at La Dolce Vita Teddington with my daughters. We ordered the Napoli pizza with anchovies, a Margherita pizza, and a kids' menu option. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service was friendly and welcoming, making it a perfect dining experience. Highly recommend this place for a wonderful meal.

My favourite Italian restaurant.

Maurizio is an amazing host and the food is absolutely delicious and they should charge more! The food is very modesty priced and I keep coming back as it's the best Italian restaurant I've had ever!!!!

Four of us had a fabulous meal here on a Saturday night. Great menu with something for all. Lovely ambiance with friendly staff and the best of fresh food. Well worth the few minutes walk from the Main Street of Teddington. We look forward to returning here whenever we are in the area again. Teddington is ideally situated close to Bushy Park for the Saturday morning Park Run. Book this restaurant and you won’t regret it!

A lovely restaurant with a nice cosy atmosphere with great service. The food is always delicious and beautifully presented. It does an amazing tiramasu!

My family and I have been coming here for years. The owner is so lovely and everything Ive eaten here is absolutely amazing. All traditional Italian cuisine. Could not recommend more!!!

Excellent service, tasty food, lovely staff. I was looking for a vegetarian meal and the friend I was eating with is dairy free. The menu had plenty of choices for us, which was great. Good value for money as well.

Excellent service, tasty food, lovely staff. I was looking for a vegetarian meal and the friend I was eating with is dairy free. The menu had plenty of choices for us, which was great. Good value for money as well.

Once again, our family's favorite restaurant delivered an exceptional dining experience. The food was, as always, outstanding, and Nora, the Maître d', elevated the evening with her warm and impeccable service. A lovely combination of great flavors and friendly hospitality!

Excellent food; fresh, vibrant and full of flavour! very friendly and efficient service. I would prefer to keep this place a secret for selfish reasons, but the restaurant deserves to be known.

What an a wonderful place! We popped in with your out two sons aged 5 and 8. The kid's menu was amazing and well priced. The boys loved the activity menu and found the food super yummy. My husband had the wild boar Ragu and I had the mushroom fettuccine. It was all perfect. The service was spectacular and we felt so well looked after. We will definitely be going back! Thanks for the loveliest family lunch x

Great successful dinner evening at La Dolce Vita!! We found a very warm and pleasant atmosphere with a nice welcome and a very professional service plus a lovely food selection I am a regular guest of La Dolce Vita, and I consider it my preferable restaurant! The best one!!! Thanks Maurizio and your staff for your full commitment!!!!!! Just a few days ago I came here with my friends and, as always, we had a great further lunch experience with fabulous tasty Italian Pizza and Pasta!!! Thank you Maurizio and Team!! We will definitey return! You are in top of my list for tasty food, great service and pleasant atmosphere!!!! Always a delicious restaurant service, and welcome!

Awful food :( really disappointed. Everything we ordered was very low quality

Once again another amazing lunch in this amazing restaurant. The food is full of flavour, I had scallopes to start and seafood pasta as a main..the scallopes were served with pea mash and wrapped with pancetta, the pasta was out of the moon, full of fish with the right amount of chilli and garlic gnam gnam I will definitely be back soon... Always amazing! 👏

Excellent pizza I will return again

I recommend eating in this fabulous place, amazing food and great service.

La Dolce Vita is a lively Italian restaurant with good food and a vibrant atmosphere. The service is fine, and the dishes are enjoyable, making it a solid choice for an Italian meal. Definitely a place I’ll be returning to in the future!

Staying in Teddington for a couple of nights and thought we’d try it. A wonderful, family run restaurant, with impeccable service and food, it felt like we were being welcomed into their home. Top tip: just order the specials, they were delightful

This was our first visit and we had an excellent lunch. All the food was delicious and the service was quick and very friendly. We would definitely go there again if we are visiting the area and thoroughly recommend it. It is only a short walk from Strawberry Hill House, Strawberry Hill Station and St Mary's University Twickenham.

Fantastic food Fantastic staff Fantastic atmosphere Fantastic value for money Will be back for more, very soon.

Delicious, authentic Italian food and excellent value. Lovely atmosphere and very family friendly, would definitely recommend!

Amazing again, thank you for a fantastic evening! .The food in Dolce Vita is superb as is the service and very reasonably priced . So lucky to have you on our doorstep…. 5 star Italian restaurant everyday of the week ⭐️ …

Absolutely lovely had a birthday dinner with friends - food and service were great and price was excellent value! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We were looking for a restaurant where to eat quickly since we had less than one hour before going to an appointment. We got to this little but cozy Italian restaurant at lunch time. We met the owner (Maurizio) who was so warm and kind that we became friends in no time!! We explained we were in a particular hurry, we ordered some mains that he recommended and in less than 10 minutes he came out of the kitchen with three dishes of pasta that were so good, we thought to be on the Alps!! Very well done Maurizio!! We will visit you again :) Alex, Maria and Gabriel

We have used the restaurant several times, but most recently on Christmas Day. It is a relatively small family run restaurant, with excellent, warm service. The food is to a high standard, and the Christmas menu was excellent! The atmosphere was cosy, and Mauricio, the owner looks after his clients well. If you want a good, comfortable, moderately priced restaurant, this is the place for you!

Ordered delivery through Just Eat. I had the Fettucini Funghi, my wife had the Parpadelli wild boar Ragout. Both meals came really nicely presented and were absolutely delicious. I'd love to see what the atmosphere is like if we were to eat in.

Fabulous family friendly little restaurant. Our food was delicious, the staff were lovely and our meal experience overall was fantastic. We stumbled across this place by chance but we will certainly be returning! Pistachio tira misu was impeccable

We have eaten in and had take away pizza many times and the food is consistently great. Strongly recommend!

Nice family restaurant, we always come when visiting the inlaws

A great little find!!! Very authentic italien food! Best pasta I had in a long time!!!! Lovely owners and staff who make your visit special!!! Highly recommend you visit!!!!

We've lived in Teddington for 15 years and had never gone to La Dolce Vita until this week. What a shame we hadn't gone before! Food (and wine) was amazing. Service was great, and very quick. Our children said it was the best pizza in teddington! The sardines were awesome too. Can't wait to go back!

Lovely christmas lunch with friends . Delicious food , good size portions and friendly attentive service . Recommended if you are in Teddington!

The owners are amazing and the food is delicious. Lovely vibe as well, it’s definitely going to become our little neighborhood go to

Amazing pizza and wonderful service!! Lively people, friendly staff, and delicious food. Tiramisu was the highlight of the evening. Definitely coming back.

Lovely little restaurant. The host is so welcoming and friendly. Lovely huge pizza, couldn't finish it all and couldn't take it back to hotel. Thank you

The food was great and of a great value. There was a large menu to choose from.. The staff were lovely and very accommodating . The restaurant had a great ambiance.

Had delightful evening at Dolce Vita for our “neighbours Christmas meal “. Food was excellent, good value and we were very well looked after

I ordered steak with mushroom sauce and tiramisu, both dishes were simply divine! The atmosphere and friendliness in the restaurant is 200%. I highly recommend it!

My wife and I visited for the first time the other day. Food was fantastic as was the service and everything to be honest. Will be returning and recommending to others too

What a wonderful experience. Came here on a whim on a rainy Saturday night - probably due to the weather a same-day reservation was easy to nab. The owner Maurizio made us feel really welcome; we enjoyed the shrimp starter, then split asparagus ravioli and steak as our mains, then the pistacio panna cotta for dessert. Everything was fantastic but the ravioli - the ravioli I'm still dreaming about several days later. WOW! Please don't take this off the menu as I'll need to have it again next time I dine with you (which I hope will be soon). We also loved the complimentary limoncello at the end of our meal - really took the sting of the cold out as we trudged back to reality. La Dolce Vita is an excellent choice for a meal in Teddington, punching way above its weight for a neighborhood spot. Go!

Had a fabulous lunch here . Food was delicious and staff very friendly. I would thoroughly recommend.

La Dolce Vita was the perfect spot for our cozy dinner - great prices for great portions, and a delightful host who was attentive and provided super quick and friendly service. We will definitely be returning, excited to see what is on the specials menu next time! A great restaurant for all, near the centre of Teddington so super accessible.

Delicious upscale Italian food. Nice menu. Excellent wines.

Ordered the king prawn, rocket , pistachio and cherry tomatoes in Lobster bisque. The spaghetti wasn’t fresh, the dish lacked flavour and was dry very little sauce. The prawns were lovely and went well with the pistachios. Just was disappointed as lacked depth in flavour it was dull sadly

Lovely Italin food in Teddington, very delicious and enjoyable to eat. Thanks!

Recently moved into the area and tried it with a few friends last night. Exceptional Italian food, all the classics available - we tried a bunch of different pizzas, calzone, lasagna, tagliatelle w/ aubergine & of-course the tiramisu for desserts - tutto molto gustoso. Highly recommend and this is now my fav local.

The most wonderful food and service. Our first time here and it was absolutely divine. There were no empty tables, and although only two members of staff served the entire restaurant the service was superb.

This small restaurant has takeaway service so you have to deal with a masked person wearing helmets coming in and coming out in a very restricted area every other minute, not very pleasant. The food is only average if so... The prices are high for what you get. Won't go there again.

Really lovely food, nice atmosphere, best Arancini. Nothing to fault. Very busy, so book, but service was still good. Can't recommend highly enough

Such a great find after a loss at the twickenham game we stumbled across La Dolce Vita. With a warm welcome from Maurizio, we were seated quickly and had a drink in hand within minutes. We shared the Frittura Di Pesce followed Penne arrabbiata and wild boar pasta washed down with a bottle of red. We ended the night singing along with Maurizio to some old Italian songs. If you’re looking for great food in a relaxed environment, this is the place. Thanks for a lovely evening. Daniela

Spaghetti was not fresh , smelled so bad.

This is a lovely place for the lunch. Friendly staff and very nice food. My daughter loves the gnocchi and ice cream and the lollipop after the lunch. Thank you so much. We will come back. Timea, Nara and Aron

I just live this place! Best pizzas!

Lovely place and people who run it. We enjoyed our family dinner and will come back again:)

We’ve just had a lovely and delicious meal to celebrate my birthday. Recently moved into the area and all of the recommendations we’ve had are true. Beautifully cooked and presented dishes.

La Dolce Vita is an absolute gem! The food is not just delicious, it’s made with so much love and care that every bite feels like a little piece of Italy. The atmosphere is incredibly charming—cozy, warm. You feel like you’re dining with family, especially because the owner is so welcoming and attentive, always making you feel right at home. What really sets La Dolce Vita apart for us is their dedication to accommodating dietary needs. My 7-year-old daughter has celiac disease and cannot eat gluten, which can be a challenge when dining out. But at La Dolce Vita, she was not only able to enjoy a gluten-free pizza, she declared it the best she’s ever had! To find a place where she can safely enjoy such a delicious meal without feeling like she’s missing out is priceless. From their authentic flavors to their thoughtful service, La Dolce Vita has quickly become one of our favorite spots. Highly recommend it to anyone, especially families!

Helt nydelig mat. Fantastiske smaker i gode enkle retter. Herlig service fra Clara og Carlos. Bør oppleves, anbefales på det varmeste. Skal definitivt hit igjen:))

This was the 2nd time coming La Dolce Vita. Both times the food and service have been amazing. This time my parent and my in-laws came with us. We all had a mixture of food from the main menu and the daily specials menu, we all agreed that the food was outstanding. This s is now my go to restaurant in Teddington.

A great find under a ten minute walk from the railway station. Lovely simple little restaurant but with superb food. The manager was so friendly and helpful too! It is well worth a visit to enjoy traditional Italian food either onsite or takeaway.

This was my second time at La Dolce Vita and I had again a very enjoyable experience, with great food and service, and a relaxed atmosphere. This time I went with my son. We had Italian classics with a creative touch that added to the dishes without changing their “soul”, which as an Italian I appreciated: arancini with venison, fried calamari and prawns, cannelloni with haddock and asparagus, pappardelle with wild boar ragu’, chocolate cake, and panna cotta with berries. Everything was delicious. I will keep coming back.

Food is good & tasty. Fast delivery and hot. Will order again. Well done.

Nice place, very friendly staff, delicious pizza. Highly recommend 🙂

First time visiting la dolce vita, service was amazing, food very tasty and Reasonably priced.

We had lunch at La Dolce Vita and the food & service were amazing. Maurizio was attentive, kind, relatable and made us feel so welcome. The food is utterly delicious, we can wait to go back for dinner! P.S: Best Limoncello 🍋

We celebrated our daughter's Christening, all guests really appreciated the quality of the food and the lovely atmosphere

Had a great dinner here last Thursday. Delicious pizza, friendly staff. Great place to have in the neighbourhood. Thank you, we will be back.

Great food and atmosphere! We have tried a few different dishes over the last few months and enjoyed everything. Highly recommended!

Superb service, excellent food, varied menu, would highly recommend

This was our second visit, both times were on the eve of the Great River Race. The service and food were impeccable, and we were made very welcome. It's becoming a tradition for our Crews (from Pembrokeshire in South West Wales) to visit La Dolce Vita. Its a long way to come but definitely worthwhile. See you next year.

everything was good. Seasonal menu is really good.

A lovely evening at La Dolce Vita with delicious food & friendly service… we will definitely be back! Many thanks A+++

We have visited la Dolce Vita a few times and always enjoyed the food. Last night however the service we received was superb. Our smiling, friendly and hard-working waitress Kaycee could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Well done!

Amazing authentic Italian food. I was invited to an Italian family event and also they were impressed with the quality of the food! Also special thanks to the staff, despite our big group they were very patient and accommodating, especially for the kids!

What a lovely lunch! Dolce Vita is relaxed and welcoming with superb service from Maurizio. We had cannelloni (today's special), gnocchi, pizza and asparagus ravioli followed by tiramisu...all excellent with fresh and subtle flavours. A gem of a place.

Always been a amazing restaurant

Delicious food: pizza 🍕 amazing, aubergine with cheese in tomato sauce, absolutely melting in the mouth; chicken and potato mash with beans. Delicious 😋❣️❣️❣️ Highly recommend that beautiful family restaurant ♥️♥️♥️ PS: The restaurant provides student's discounts !

Good food, especially the savouries. Aubergine dishes especially recommendable. Quite small so must book beforehand for popular times like an ordinary Saturday evening.

Great food and perfect service !!

Fantastic food, really good flavours. We had arancini and bruscheta for starters. Lasagne and tagliatelle gamberoni for mains. Everything was very tasty. Special thanks to our host, Nora. Always smiling and keen to help. 10/10 experience.

This local restaurant is a guaranteed great meal. Whether eating in or taking away, I’ve never been disappointed by a meal here. The asparagus ravioli and the wild boar ravioli are especially delicious, with great pizzas too. I highly recommend!

It was the first time we tried out La Dolce Vita, even though it is only 10 minutes away. The staff were attentive and welcoming. The food was good and just like home cooking. The prices were also very reasonable. We enjoyed our dinner very much and will definitely go back again to try out other dishes.

Loved it , the food was amazing, Nora was friendly and nice.

What a lovely trip down memory lane. We started out time in London almost 10 years back with a Fettucini fungi especk at La Dolce Vita in Waldegrave Road. Ten years on, and every bit as delicious! Thanks Mauricio and team for making all our visits to your lovely restaurant and garden memorable. Food consistently great. Can highly recommend for couples, families and functions. Nice garden in the summer too

Fantastic food. Went for a large family gathering and were incredibly well looked after. Lovely personal service every time we go. A firm favourite!

Lovely friendly service in comfortable garden. Excellent food.

Superb restaurant that never fails to deliver delicious Italian food. Very friendly staff, attentive service and a lovely setting, particularly tables outside on the back patio. Enticing selection of daily specials and very reasonably priced.

A very warm welcome from Maurizio. Food was superb, service attentive without being pressured. atmosphere very relaxed. A very enjoyable evening

Wonderful find....so authentic. I had the spagetti vongole and it was amazing,

From my 7 year old: best pizza and pasta I’ve ever had. Family favourite restaurant. Brilliant every time. Great food, great atmosphere. Very friendly staff.

Wonderful food, incredible service, the team go above and beyond to make your meal special. Fantastic for many years, and hopefully many more to come.

My new favourite restaurant… no doubt whatsoever! Authentic family food run by the most caring attentive staff I’ve met… and the food really won’t be beaten. Been on two occasions for both me and my partners birthday, and glad to say we will be life time customers. Maurizio, along side the whole dolce vita family, make the whole experience that extra bit special. If you know you know… if you don’t your missing out

La Dolce Vita is a hidden gem at the less fashionable end of Teddington. . The food is exquisite and the service is first class. The staff are the real Italian deal. We just loved this place

Ciao Maurizio. We had an amazing time with you. Thank you so, so very much for all your hard work and the amazing food. Everyone was raving about how good it was. Please pass our gratitude to your team. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.