La Dolce Vita in Dumfries & Galloway

The sign on the door says "The Best Italian in South Scotland ' They aren't lying. We all had a mid week special. Amazing value at £15. Delicious garlic bread to share. A wide choice of excellent pizza and pasta and a drink each. Very friendly and attentive service. Great night out.

Attended with a large group and was catered for quite nicely. All the staff were great and attentive, and the food was brilliant. This was my second visit to the restaurant after an initial visit in the summer with family. The pizzas are super fresh, and very tasty. Not badly priced at all. I’ll be back for sure 👍

Exceptional atmosphere, great food and wonderful service, thanks Grorgina, and thanks to the Maitre D for the chocolate. Good menu, great wine list and a memorable evening. Well done La Dolce Vita.

Was okay staff were friendly and polite.pizza was ordered for 4 and when it came ot tasted awful was supposed to be cheese and tomato but had a very bland herby taste to it.

If I could give this restaurant 10 points out of 5, I would. The food is fantastic, the staff could not be more helpful and considerate and nothing is too much trouble. I have eaten all over the world and this ranks with the very best. I love mussels and I have never eaten any as good as these anywhere. They have a seventeen year old chef and one day he will be on Master Chef because he is brilliant. When we left, we went to a local superstore and I was talking to one of the assistants there about this restaurant and she said that she ate there and it was the best there was in Dumfries. I have only one criticism - it takes nearly 8 hours to get there from where we live in England but I would go back to Dumfries just to eat there. If you are in driving distance I can only say make a booking and eat there, you will not be disappointed with any part of the experience and, if you like sea food, the mussels are the best you will ever eat and the sea food pizza is just incredible. Thank your for two fantastic meals, one on Sunday and one today

Visited dolce last Sunday not been there for a little while . We were rather disappointed the starters were lovely however both our mains tasted bland . Such a shame as I was really looking forward to the fish dish . The service was poor which is unusual. Hopefully next time our experience will be better .

First visit here for me with my friend who has been loads of times. We had booked for lunch we arrived not long after it opened. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Great service beautiful food, the place soon filled up very quickly, I will certainly return.

Recommended by John the local taxi driver. Visited on a Thursday, I would book. A few mid week meal offers that are excellent value for money. I really enjoyed the service and Frutti seafood dish. Fresh flavours, with the correct herbs.

First visit to the restaurant. Easy access close to public parking. Restaurant has good pricing for 1 2 or 3 courses. Mybwife and I had a 2 course meal starters and mains..all courses were excellent and service attentive and efficient. We will return soon.

We were on a two day break in Dumfries & selected 'La Dolce Vita' from those listed on Tripadvisor and very pleased we did ! Immediately upon entering the vibes were good, plenty of happy diners tucking into lovely looking meals in an attractive restaurant with no overbearing music. Our meals were delicious & plentiful, indeed my seafood spaghetti being the best I've ever had, my wife said likewise about her crème brulé. Great service by friendly staff. Easy to find, nearby parking & well worth a visit but booking advisable.

I wonder why AI going to take over us. I found the answer in this restaurant. Every single staff working in this place are totally confused and have no idea what they are doing. We ordered one large pizza to share and explained three times to the lady what type of pizza we want to eat but she came up with two large pizzas and wrong toppings ending us paying a large bill 😡. We also witnessed the waitress dropped the pizza on top of the client while serving food to the table next to us. The story didn’t finish here when they clearing the table they were careless, dropping forks and spoons on those customers 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️😡. Very very bad experience.

I went into this beautiful restaurant for a meal before i headed home and a young girl who i believe was called Torrie served me and had the best customer service in the whole establishment. Really great seeing these young teens working and being polite towards everyone x

Walked in and waited in "The Vault" for our table! It's an old bank and has loads of character. Shown to our table and 3 of us ordered the Midweek Madness deal. Had a large focaccia to share between us, then a pasta dish each, and this included a glass of wine, bottle of beer or soft drink. £14.50 each. Absolute bargain!!!! The portions were really generous and all the staff were lovely. Food was delicious! If I am ever in the area again, I will certainly pay this place a visit. It's really really good!!!!!

We were greeted by staff to be told that nothing was reserved when I had phoned earlier on in the day & had it confirmed by one of the staff. They were accommodating & made up a table for us in the middle of the restaurant where everyone was passing us. We were giving the menu - but no specials. Like last review, it felt rushed & when food was brought, staff did not check up on how things were or if we required anything else during starter & main. The pasta was not upto its usual standard & the steak - the presentation of it was poor. The steak itself looked dry & not succulent as if it was from the freezer & would not have paid £29 if I knew that’s what came. I have visited here previously & it’s been great, but this visit was very poor.

We were really disappointed with the food and service last night. The food was not up to the usual high standard and the service felt rushed and offhand and there was a tremendous banging, clattering and clearing away. Despite the restaurant claiming to be open until ‘late’ it was obvious the staff were aiming for a 9 pm finish. What a shame

Very efficient service - beautifully cooked meals - friendly atmosphere and nice decor / lighting - would happily revisit

Food always good but unfortunately once again we felt rushed and I particularly took exception to tables being moved around getting ready give the next day while we were still eating - thus was 9.30 pm so I don’t think we’d outstayed our welcome. Similar happened last couple of times too which is unfortunate but would like to stress that the food is delicious. Plates away minute cutlery was down and next course arrived so ideal if you want a quick in and out but not for a leisurely dinner

Went to Dolce last night . Food as always delicious service great. Lovely atmosphere. Value for money . Highly recommended

This place never lets us down. Once again food amazing and the staff are so friendly. Excellent service and value for money. Have paid more for pub grub so it’s worth every penny. Can’t wait for next visit.

We had seafood pizza and biscoff cheesecake - both excellent. The service was very efficient and the meal was good value for money.

What an absolute gem. Tucked away in the town, we stumbled across it by chance. Excellent food and service. I had pate and my husband had calamari. Followed by chicken in a cream sauce with boulanger potatoes and half pizza, plus a calazonne. Very reasonably priced too.

We visited for lunch while visiting Dumfries. I would recommend booking as it was extremely busy. The restaurant shuts for 2 hours from 3pm We were instantly seated. Given a large jug of water & a great lunch time set menu. My partner order the biggest antipasti, I got the garlic bread & our daughter ordered the kids pizza, she could choose her own topping. We couldn’t believe the size of the pizza & garlic bread when the arrived, unreal. The restaurant uses a massive stone pizza oven, that seems to be used for most dishes tbh. My partner’s seabass was also cooked in there as well. I got the chicken pasta, it was caramelised from the taste of it, it was really nice. No room for desserts We order a carafe of wine £16 & a j20 as well. Because of added supplements on the menu the bill came to £63 Worth every penny!! The staff & the atmosphere was lovely as well Would 100% go back

Lovely family friendly Italian restaurant , booked online High chair provided for baby and good children’s menu Good menu selection for adults and special offer menu which offered good value for money for an early dinner Staff lovely and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them Food well presented and tasty , everyone enjoyed what they had I had been a month or so previously with a friend and was impressed so I was keen to try it with family and children I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and I’ve given it 4 stars simply because it was noisy , difficult to carry a conversation , otherwise I’d have given it 5 stars

We went here for the first time after hearing some mixed views about the place, first off we were sat in a very cold room for our meal which took the enjoyment out of arriving to a place where we have not frequented before. Anyway onto the food, wife had the pate which she said was just ok, came in a small glass container which she thought the pate was hard to get out, I had the chefs special scallop starter which was beautiful, can’t fault it. We both had pizzas for mains which were both very good and very large, side of onion rings which were delicious. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Can’t comment on deserts as we were full after 2 courses as portions are good. £46 for 2 courses each and 2 coca colas. We shall return to try different things on menu but maybe when it’s a bit warmer outside!

Firstly, it's a bitter cold day and this restaurant was anything but warm inside! One meal was very tasty, tagliatelle carbonara and was piping hot, the other, macaroni cheese, was really very mediocre and not as good as some of the competition out there! The...

Unexpectedly good and looks nicer inside than out. My first visit here and it certainly will not be my last. The staff were great, the menu varied, well priced and super tasty food. I totally recommend it.

Service tonight was above and beyond. Massive thanks to the staff for keeping the place open for us probably later than you usually would! First time our group of friends has got together in a year and was lovely that your staff helped us make...

Obviously we had to book as this is a very popular restaurant in the town centre. We had a group of 12 including 2 kids and were looked after brilliantly all night by the staff Great choice of food for all including fussy eaters.Very reasonable...

We had Scallops and Mussels for starters, and they were both excellent, especially the cream sauce with the mussels. Sea Bass and Veal for mains, the Sea Bass was very good, the veal a little tough! Both served with a large slice of sautéed potato...

Is you like Italian food this is the place to go. Food is superbly cooked & there is plenty to choose from. Prices are reasonable.

I booked here for a meal whilst on holiday & only went by the reviews on line but I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Lovely spacious tables & polite staff. There were a few offers available & we were advised which was best for us after we...

As an experience we enjoyed Dolce Vita, the staff were very efficient and friendly, good menu choices, great atmosphere. £13 menu really good value for money. Calamari was delicious. Two of the pizzas were slightly undercooked however and had a lot of cheese and not...

Great value for money, excellent taste and menu, never disappoints, beautiful mussels, and dessert. Highly recommend.

In Dumfries for the night so looking for a place to eat. What a find, great atmosphere, food was excellent and staff very friendly. Place was very busy, but didn’t have to wait long, we had the veal and dolce vita chicken, both were outstanding....

A Dumfries staple . Always seems to open . Always serves nice , fresh produce . Well cooked . Busy but thoroughly enjoyable

Had a fantastic dinner here on Thursday Evening. Lovely restaurant, attentive and friendly staff and the pizzas were amazing! Sticky toffee pudding delicious. Can’t wait to come back next time in Dumfries. Thank you.

We happened upon this place trying to find somewhere to eat on a wintry March Monday night. I guess all the locals know about it so the review is really for others not aware already aware of the great food, friendly and knowledgeable service and...

Absolutely gorgeous meal in this town centre establishment. Great service from start to finish and the food was sublime. Wide choice of starters,mains and desserts plus plenty of choices of wines and drinks.

Booked a large party at La Dolce Vita for lunch to celebrate a special birthday, Service was impeccable from start to finish - staff were friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. Choice of food and quality was excellent, plenty of choice and...

Starters, beer and wine were OK however pizza bases were doughy, chewy and undercooked. We've had better pizzas from a local takeaway. Also, they need to update their prices on the website. All in all a bit disappointing.

We had another restaurant booked but the menu was poor and stumbled across this one instead. So glad! The food was amazing, best meal out In a long time. Catered for 2 adults & 13year old. Staff were friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back...

First impressions are important. The entrance is impressive, the room spacious, calm and relaxed, the welcome warm. Lovely food - starters of nduja-sauced chicken wings and king prawns (the latter served with wonderfully tasty wilted greens); mains of steak (some prawns on the side too!)...

4 of us went for my friends birthday lunch.. we had the set 2/3 courses.. we had a variety of starters ,focaccia, bruschetta, mozzarella mushroom and the mussels.. all were very good, with the exception that my mussels were quite gritty, but the sauce was...

Spend a midweek break in the Dumfries area, no info on eateries, so tried here on a Monday evening. Place was packed, but with no booking at 7pm, Adam found us a table for 2. Very friendly staff, which is sadly, quite rare these days....

What a find where can we start the staff are great exellent service from start too finish nothing too much trouble ,the food amazing and the price was great ! what great value .For 3 courses drinks and coffee 72 pounds a bargain for the...

One of the best meals out I have had in years Staff were brilliant friendly and knowledgeable Food was superb we had olives and bread to start I had the duck for main 3 days on I am still raving about it , it was...

Efficient friendly staff. Good varied menu. Enjoyed the meal. Nice quite atmosphere. Not too formal. Would go again. Fish is good.

Amazing food and service. Superb portions and so full of flavour. We had the 2 courses and the children had 3 courses, amazingly the choices for the kids were fabulous. The staff were so helpful especially with gluten free and dairy free options. We would...

We were a party of eight who had pre booked. Drinks were ordered and served quickly. Ordering is always a little chaotic when in a large party but no mistakes and they even sorted out a way for each couple to pay separately(allocated virtual table...

Booked a table for 2 on short notice and was accommodated brilliantly. Friendly staff and a nice vibe in the restaurant. Other half said his pasta was the best he had ever had. The mid-week menu is astonishing value for money, we also added deserts...

Really couldn’t fault our meal. Food and service was brilliant. Well done to all. Was nice to watch the two working the pizza oven

Called in on spec at 6pm table for2 please, after the staff decided to move from their huddle behind the counter one of them decided they were full, even though both rooms were empty! Just as pleased really their pizza menu is very limited and...

Went there this evening and the three of us enjoyed a lovely meal Shown straight to our table and immediately offered a drink. Asked to see the wine list which appeared in seconds and the carafe of house red arrived in minutes. Friendly, attractive and...

We had the most fantastic lunch today in la Dolce Vita in Dumfries. My husband had mussels and absolutely loved them. I had pate to start with which was lovely and then tagliatelle. Gorgeous. Husband had chicken in a tomato sauce. We even had ice...

Enjoyed a thoroughly good meal at La Dolce Vita a few days ago. Chose from the specials menu and enjoyed high quality food, served with a drink included in the price. Service was absolutely faultless and ambiance perfect. If in Dumfries again, I would have...

We dined here after reading the reviews and weren’t disappointed A comfortable restaurant with well spaced tables, friendly and efficient staff and reasonable prices I had chicken in a creamy sauce and my husband had scallops. Both very tasty We were only in Dumfries for...

Dropped in on spec without a reservation but no problem. We had the £10 early bird special which was exceptional for quality and value. We will certainly be returning.

Had lunch with my friends at Dolce Vita for the first time since lock down . The food was lovely as always . The service was great .The children’s menu was ideal for the two children in our company . Reasonably priced . . We...

Met 2 friends and had the pranzo set menu 3 courses and 3 wines/Prosecco which was excellent value for money. Very tasty food and wine with excellent service from Christine and Holly will definitely be back

Welcomed on arrival with sincere warmth and felt valued. A genuine delight throughout the whole evening. Made reservation online, confirmed very quickly. Varied and ranging menu, saw open wood-fired oven.... couldn`t resist a pizza, not disappointed - it was delicious, as were our starters. Service...

My partner and I booked in last minute with no knowledge of the area and we wouldn't have had our night go any other way. Every member of staff was like a friend we'd known for years. We were seated immediately on our arrival despite...

We asked a few locals best place to eat and was directed to La Dolce, as we approached some diners were leaving, I asked them how it was and they highly recommended the place. Without a booking we were lucky to get in as it...

We had a brilliant meal at La Dolce Vita the meals were all excellent and the staff were very quick fantastic night Thanks Adam and staff

Arrived tonight at 5pm without a booking. Our party was 4 adults and two children. Staff made a table for us and were very welcoming. The food and service was excellent. We are on holiday in the area but will be back again this week...

We were lucky to get a table, not having booked and turning up at 7pm on a Wednesday when the mid-week £10 offer was on, and were really glad we did. The restaurant itself is quite loud even though the tables were safely socially-distanced, as...

The restaurants was Covid compliant with track n trace, masks etc and altogether looked clean and well run. A trip downstairs to the toilets was a very bad experience with heavily soiled carpets and not so clean toilets. There were ants on the floor and...

We booked at the last minute and they squeezed us in, very friendly and polite. Excellent food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend

As we approached we were aware of the noise from the restaurant and it only got worse inside. It was like a school canteen. We couldn’t help but hear every word of our neighbours’ conversation along with the general roar. We made the booking on...

We had a short list of 3 restaurants for our second night in Dumfries after a disappointing experience at the Holiday Inn Restaurant on our first night. We were able to get a table for 8.30pm at short notice on 10 June 2021. It was...

Above and beyond ........ We were delighted by the quality of service and the quality of food. Despite being a large group of 12 adults and two children all of our food was delivered piping hot and of the highest quality. The staff made a...

We booked the restaurant for our anniversary, all Covid compliant. Very busy restaurant and really friendly efficient staff. We were close to the kitchen and the smell of fresh cooking was delicious. One of the reasons we picked it was I recently was diagnosed with...

Visited Dolce last night .first meal since December 2020. Meal and service wonderful . I had sea bass and my husband had veal . Both delicious. Reasonably priced .

What an amazing experience. On walking past the Italian restaurant which is a converted bank we saw they had both gluten free pizza and pasta options. The staff were friendly and welcoming and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The choices on the lunch menu, quality...

We visited La Dolce Vita for the second time on the last night of our most recent visit to Dumfries. We kept it fairly basic, going with a pizza each (Calzone for me and Goats Cheese and Caramelised Onion Pizza for my GF). They were...

Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. We both had the lasagne- probably the best I've ever tasted. Huge portions that comes with garlic bread and salad. Beautiful surrounding, lovely staff and service. Great value for money. A must place to visit.

Down at a holiday lodge in Dumfries. Pop in here for dinner !! Didn’t book a table and the staff manage to fit us in. So glad they did!! Absolutely amazing not tasted a good Italian in years. We’re from Hamilton near Glasgow and never...

Was in last night and had a fab meal! Had the £10 deal with sharing focaccia and pizza and it was delicious. The girls that served us were very attentive and were following social distancing and mask wearing so we felt very safe. Will definitely...

Had lunch yesterday at dolce vita . Booked on line which was easy . Felt COVID safe . Food delicious . Service great . A little pre Christmas treat . Thankyou .

Brilliant value for money, for.the like much menu and nice hot food served very quickly,staff excellent, hope ghly recommended

Best steak in Dumfries....so far! All round excellent meal. Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

We had a takeaway tonight. I collected and felt very safe in the restaurant. The food was terrific as always . Good value for money . Continued success to you all . Thankyou again .

Decided to go for the “cena e vino” menu. Starters of prawn and mussels were lovely. However, steak was well overcooked despite being asked for our preference. Had to wait much too long after finishing our mains to order our dessert and final drinks, and...

Lovely spaced out tables. food good. I had risotto which was delicious. Pizza and pasta were chosen by the others and all was good.

Wonderful seafood platter special. Excellent menu, extremely attentive service. Great wine selection. Can't recommend highly enough. Party of 12 very satisfied golfers. Will definitely be back.

Delicious meal with family midweek. We all had steaks - cooked perfectly. Good prompt service - will definitely be back.

Myself and my partner visited this local establishment with another couple we booked a table in advance which is advisable On arrival everything was in place for hand sanitising and all rules were followed regarding social distancing etc.The staff were very friendly and attentive.The menu was excellent and plenty of choices which suited my fussy partner.Everything is cooked in the open kitchen and was beautiful and well presented.

The staff were wonderful , attentive while not being over bearing. The food was excellent and the house red is lovely. Can’t fault anything at all , five of us would certainly be back again. Thank you

Came with my partner unsure of what to expect. Firstly it was so difficult to choose what to eat because the menu is so beautiful and had a wide range of fish, meat, pizza and pasta. I decided to have the veal but was unsure of the cut. Adam, the owner then offered me a rib eye of veal which couldn’t have been more what I wanted. Adam and Naomi the chef both catered this for me offering me it cooked rare. Everything was absolutely beautiful start to finish and the service was fantastic. Great food and super comfortable environment.

Great value mid week dining, foccaccia and pasta/pizza plus a drink, and the food was excellent. Love the option of spicy tmato base for pizzas as well. Nice ambience as well

Lovely food, great staff. God selection on menu and I am sure, despite the fact au only ate one item from mains and desserts, that all the food is excellent. I had the grilled sea bass followed by a most delicious panda cotta.

I had a great meal here on Wednesday night with my family. I had to change the booking twice and this was dealt with by one of the wait staff, and then by Adam. Both were really friendly and could not have been more helpful. The meal itself was absolutely delicious and I have already booked to go back.

Fantastic meal, that's how I'd start this review. We were greeted by a young lady and seated very quickly. We opted for their 3 course 3 drink each, menu. £27.50ppWe both opted for the garlic Prawns starters, which were plentiful in an extremely tasty broth.To wash it down, two glasses of prosecco. The mains, especially the filet steak were cooked and presented brilliantly. My partner had the salmon,and again, this was cooked perfectly. Two more glasses of prosecco, then onto desert. I cannot say this any stronger, but these deserts of profiteroles and coconut ice-cream were off the scale.Two more prosecco, followed by coffee. The whole meal from start to finish was superb. We would drive from Glasgow again just to visit this establishment. Well done La Dolce Vita. Total bill £57..outstanding value.

Pizza and pastas are good. However, steaks and risotto a bit hit or miss. So it depends what you expect want to eat whether I’d recommend this place or not. Midweek Madness menu good value for money.

We were in Dumfries for a couple of nights and managed to book a table at La Dolce Vita.From the time we arrived until the moment we left everything was excellent.Friendly staff excellent food and a pleasant atomosphere. We got the feeling this was a local's favourite and it was not hard to see why. The following night my wife wanted to eat there again. I could find no reason to argue and it was equally as good. Hopefully we will get back to the area in Autumn and wild horses (and Galloway Forest Goats) will not keep us away.

Lovely meal here you wont be disappointed although hubby and friend got risotto not cooked enough for them but everything else we had was lovely.

Had a meal from Dolce vita last night. Arrived on time . Lovely food as always . Look forward when it’s safe to visit the restaurant again .

Ordered takeaway and the food was amazing! Can’t fault it and their cheesecake is the best you will ever have. Well worth the money.

We were recommended this restaurant by our B&B host. The place was packed on a Wednesday night. We had the set menu, and it was excellent cooking and a good portion - you won't get this from any of the chains. We paid for an interesting and excellent bottle of Rumanian wine and had a bottle of sparkling water as part of the set menu which included food and a drink.Adam, front of house, is the owner with his wife, supported by a very helpful team.

Stopping off in Dumfries earlier this month en route to visit family, our hotelier recommended this lovely restaurant. I ordered the lasagne and have to say this is possibly the best lasagne I have ever had! Well done to the chef and good luck to everyone at La Dolce Vita. Hopefully you’ll survive the COVID 19 outbreak and be open when we next pass through Dumfries.

Under these worrying times we agreed that we would continue to support our local restaurants. Therefore we had a carry in from Dolce vita. It arrived on time and was delicious. The girl who delivered our meal was pleasant and lovely thank you. Thank you to all the team . We will continue to support you . Keep safe .