la dolce

vita cucina

 

Where every bite reminds you of the sweet

and worthiness of every aspect of life.

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La Dolce Vita Cucina

We celebrate Chicago’s rich cultural diversity through a blend of international cuisine and a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere. 

Cucina

New restaurant in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood (opened October 19th, 2024), offers a menu featuring fresh pastas, steaks, seafood, and house-made gelato.  Come and enjoy our pasta and cheese! This comforting dish features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce that will leave you wanting more.

Come enjoy a bowl of happiness!

Dine With Us

The welcoming atmosphere caters to families, couples, and anyone seeking a delicious and celebratory dining experience.

Our Chef’s Recommendations

Linguini Neri

Fruti di Mare

Homemade Squid Ink Pasta served with Calamari, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams and Baby Sacllops with a Touch of Tomato Sauce and Chili Flakes

PRICE

$32.00

Tagliatelle Funghi Misti
Tagliatelle Funghi Misti

Bistecca Toscana

Grilled 16oz Ribeye Steak served with Tuscan Fries and Red Wine Reduction

PRICE

$42.00

Salmone alla Griglia

Grilled 7oz Loch Duart Salmon Filet, Roasted Peppers, Asparagus, Artichokes, Garlic, Olive Oil and Mild Calabrian Pepper Purée

PRICE

$34.00

Salmone Al Vesuvio Plate

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 Plates for Every Taste

Dinner Drinks Desserts

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Nice neighborhood restaurant with great service and good Italian food. I liked that you can get a half order of pasta
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Filip L
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Beautiful decor inside and lovely, spacious garden patio outside. Excellent drinks and cocktails. Delicious, authentic Italian dishes full of flavor. Service is always warm and friendly. I highly recommend this as a date night or even for a game night (huge HD TVs around the bar).
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Logan McDonell
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Excellent staff and service, and great back patio and inside. Had the wild boar ragu tagliatelle, and was excellent, more so because they make their pasta in house. Rodrigo and all the team were super welcoming and will definitely go back . Hidden gem for the neighborhood
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Last minute change of plans couldn’t have gone any better. Excellent food and service. Our server Roberto was very welcoming and attentive. Our pastas were fresh, calamari and bread were great and the sangria was amazing. Will definitely be back again.
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Went with a friend today and tried a selection of appetizers: octopus, mussels, and burrata were all excellent. Service was attentive. The New patio area is amazing and quiet. Highly recommend!
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Love coming here for the food and drinks! Everything I have gotten from here has been delicious! Highly recommend the mussels with pancetta and the griglia mista!The drinks are pretty good too! Not too strong and definitely not watered down. The service is very good, everyone there seem to have a pretty good system going where they help each other and communicate so tables don't go unnoticed and they know the menu so they can give pretty good recommendations! Highly recommend!!!
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An Italian-inspired fusion of international flavors