Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante

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#35 out of 208 restaurants in Bluffton
($$), Italian
Hours today: 10:00am-9:00pm
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Location Icon 163 Bluffton Rd
bluffton , SC 29910
Phone Icon Phone: (843) 815-6900
Neighborhood Icon Neighborhood: Bluffton

Hours

Open Today:
10:00am-9:00pm
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday10:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday10:00am-9:00pm
Thursday10:00am-9:00pm
Friday10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday10:00am-9:00pm
SundayCLOSED

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Restaurant Details

Delivery
No delivery

Payment
Cc.and cash

Parking
Parking Lot

Good for Kids
Yes

Attire
Casual

Alcohol
Full Bar

Reservations
Yes-Reservations Suggested

Cuisines:
Italian

Price Point
$$ $ - Cheap Eats (Under $10)
$$ - Moderate ($11-$25)
$$$ - Expensive ($25-$50)
$$$$ - Very Pricey (Over $50)

WiFi
No

Outdoor Seats
No

Restaurant Description

authentic southern and central cuisine

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#35 out of 208 restaurants in Bluffton
#4 of 8 Italian in Bluffton

Top Reviews of Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante

review_stars 05/02/2024 - MenuPix User
We were a party of 8 celebrating a birthday! Everything was perfect in every way.Delicious food,cocktails,great wine list.Chef/owner,Joe,born in Sicily creates authentic Italian dishes! Owner's wife is the hostess and welcomes you at the door in a very gracious manner! A place worth returning....

review_stars 03/20/2024 - MenuPix User
Great evening dining at Dolce Vita. Everything was perfect.Great servers and excellent food! Very creative Chef Owner....

review_stars 02/24/2024 - MenuPix User
Very enjoyable dining experience! We are originally from NYC and moved to the Lowcountry and finally found authentic Italian cuisine..The Chef was born in Sicily and trained there.Don't miss this fantastic dining experience!

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review_stars 07/28/2023 - MenuPix User
Was so happy to learn that Dolce Vita is serving lunch,eat in or takeout!! Stopped by today and it was delicious!! Authentic Italian sandwiches,salads,etc.Enjoy a beer,wine or cocktail with lunch!!!!

review_stars 07/06/2023 - MenuPix User
First class dining experience in every way!! Owners value their customers and it shows. Every table is checked on by the owners to make sure customers are satisfied..professional touch!! Reservations highly recommended.

review_stars 04/14/2023 - MenuPix User
This is truly a resturant not to be missed. There are no words to describe this authentic italian food,simply the best in the lowcountry! Reservations highly recommended!!
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review_stars 12/05/2022 - MenuPix User
Just amazing in every way..Great chef and staff..Great authentic Italian food and great wine list..A place not to be missed!!

review_stars 11/19/2022 - MenuPix User
Family run business! Owners are always present...makes a big difference!! Chef-owner is truly a Master Chef...fabulous food and ambience!!

review_stars 10/28/2022 - MenuPix User
Amazing in every way..fabulous food,pasta,seafood,veal,etc.Great staff and atmosphere!! Excellent Master Chef-Owner!!

review_stars 08/15/2022 - MenuPix User
Truly amazing in every way!! Wonderful dining experience.Owners check on every table.A nice touch!

review_stars 06/26/2022 - MenuPix User
There are no words to describe this wonderful restaurant. From the warm welcome at the door by the hostess/owner to the tremendous authentic italian food!! We got to meet Chef Joe and it was truly a pleasure speaking to him. This is a family run business and it is evident that they truly value their customers!! Everything is cooked to order and it is all homemade. This is truly a Fine Dining Establishment and we cannot wait to return. Thank you for a great experience!!

review_stars 05/20/2022 - MenuPix User
You know its good when you have to make reservations 2+weeks in advance!! Great food,staff,owners and atmosphere. Great extensive wine list something for everyone!! Warmly greeted upon entering and owner checks on each table while you are dining!! All around Great experience!!!!

review_stars 04/16/2022 - CHRISTINA L
Very enjoyable in every way possible!! Delicious food. Party of 6 all ordered different apps and entrees all very happy!! Great greeting at entry and great owners. Chef is owner along with wife who is the hostess!! Chef Joe and Arlene you run a wonderful ristorante!! Will return often!!

review_stars 02/26/2022 - MenuPix User
We enjoyed a wonderful evening. Food was amazing! From the moment you enter warmly greeted by owner,when you leave you are thanked for coming! They truly value their customers.Great staff also.We will return often.

review_stars 02/05/2022 - MenuPix User
Fabulous in every way. Italian food prepared the way it should be!! You will feel like you are family. Great owners and staff!! We will definitely return often.

review_stars 01/17/2022 - MenuPix User
This restaurant is top notch in every respect. A truly fine dining experience! Food is homemade and delicious!! Owner is the Chef and trained in Italy...His wife co-owner checks on every table to make sure you are truly enjoying everything!! A place not to be missed. Great servers also!!!

review_stars 10/26/2021 - MenuPix User
A dining experience not to be missed. Fabulous Italian food,professional staff, owner/hostess welcomes you on entry and great Italian music!!!! A place not to be missed. This Chef is a true Master of his craft!!

review_stars 10/09/2021 - MenuPix User
Recently moved to area. Looking for an authentic italian Sicilian restaurant...well what a find!!!! This place is a true gem!!!! Homemade pasta,desserts,fresh homemade bread sooo good and great seafood,chops,etc great osso buco!!!! Chef/Owner born &trained in Italy.Make reservations!!

review_stars 09/09/2021 - Bellisimo
Great dining experience.. party of 8 each of us had different entrees. They were delicious.All authentic and homemade!! Sooo good!! Great chef/owner, and his wife are always present in the restaurant which adds up to being so succesful!!

review_stars 06/02/2021 - MenuPix User
Great dining experience. Everything is top notch! ChefJoe is a Master of his craft. Born and trained in Italy.Treat yourself and be sure to make a reservation!! Everything is homemade.

review_stars 12/19/2020 - MenuPix User
Recently dined here! Felt very safe. ALL COVID 19 RULES FOLLOWED!! WE enjoyed a wonderful evening... owners,food, and staff great! All authentic italian food made fresh...and delicious...Great Master Chef!! We will return often!!

review_stars 11/06/2020 - Hilton Head Foodie
wow!! This place deserves 10 stars!! Perfect in every way!! You feel as though you are in a New York italian restaurant from the moment you enter. Warmly greeted, owners are extremely professional and the food is to die for!! This owner chef is truly top notch!! Finally a great place in the low country!! Be sure to make reservations. All covid measures are strictly followed

review_stars 09/15/2020 - MenuPix User
Went to Dolce Vita for a business dinner. All of us enjoyed our food. Cooked to perfection and presented beautifully!!! This is a first class fine dining experience!! We will return for sure!!! All Covid safety measures are followed. We all felt very safe.
Thank you!!

review_stars 09/08/2020 - MenuPix User
Great dining experience! Since moving from NYC we had a hard time finding authentic italian in the low county of South Carolina. However, we found it at DOLCE VITA!! This place has it all. Great food,atmosphere, owners, and staff! No.1 spot in Bluffton. They also follow all COVID rules. Very safe and clean.
Make your reservation early

review_stars 08/21/2020 - MenuPix User
From the moment you enter you are warmly welcomed by the hostess/owner. You can tell they truly value their customers. Ambience you feel like you are in little Italy. The food is beautifully presented and is authentic Italian. No detail is overlooked and the staff very professional. Excellent Chef-Owner!

review_stars 08/15/2020 - MenuPix User
If you know authentic Sicilian/Italian food this is the place to dine!! The food here is absolutely fabulous!!! It reminds us of the restaurants in Italy.. Great Chef/Owner and very professional staff! Every detail from when you are greeted at the door by the hostess,during dinner, to when you are leaving nothing is overlooked!! Great experience!! By the way, great italian music.

review_stars 03/14/2020 - Palmetto bluff foodie
We dined at Dolce Vita recently and was happy that we had reservations, they were full!! The food is amazing!! True authentic italian dishes. Everything we ordered was prepared to perfection!! Chef/Owner Joe,sicilian born, is a true artist of his craft. This is our favorite restaurant!!!

review_stars 03/09/2020 - Dining diva
Finally a great authentic italian ristorante in bluffton. The chef /owner is from Sicily and it sure makes a difference when making homemade italian/sicilian dishes. The food is sooo delicious!!! Try it and it will be your no.#1 spot.

review_stars 02/26/2020 - MenuPix User
Authentic sicilian food. Everything made with the finest ingredients.Great chef/owner and staff. Very professional. You can tell that they truly value their customers. Don't miss eating there!!!

review_stars 02/25/2020 - MenuPix User
Absolutely great dining experience
Everything we ordered was done with perfection!! Cannot wait return. Chef/Owner Joe is a Master of his craft.
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review_stars 02/09/2020 - MenuPix User
One and only authentic Sicilian restaurant in Bluffton and Hilton Head.


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