Hand‑rolled tagliatelle, wood‑fired pizza, and family recipes that taste like a Sunday in Tuscany.
At La Dolce Vita, we believe that great food starts with tradition. Our recipes have been passed down through three generations — from the hills of Abruzzo to the heart of Arizona.
We make our pasta fresh every morning, source local produce, and import the finest Italian cheeses and olive oil. Every plate is a celebration of la bella vita.
Classic Italian dishes, fresh ingredients, and a little bit of magic.
Toasted artisan bread, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, basil, EVOO
Crispy fried calamari, spicy marinara, lemon aioli
Creamy burrata, Parma prosciutto, arugula, balsamic glaze
Fresh mozzarella, vine‑ripened tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction
Crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, served with marinara
Thinly sliced beef, arugula, shaved parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette
Guanciale, pecorino, egg yolks, black pepper — Roman style
Fresh clams, garlic, white wine, parsley, chili flakes
Handmade ricotta & truffle ravioli, sage butter, parmigiano
Hand‑rolled trofie, basil pesto, potatoes, green beans
Potato gnocchi in creamy gorgonzola sauce, toasted walnuts
Bucatini with pancetta, onion, chili, San Marzano tomatoes
Breaded chicken cutlet, marinara, mozzarella, linguine
Braised veal shank, gremolata, saffron risotto
Whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass, lemon, capers, roasted potatoes
Grilled T‑bone steak, rosemary, garlic, olive oil
Veal scaloppine with prosciutto and sage, white wine sauce
Creamy risotto with wild mushrooms, truffle oil, parmigiano
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, EVOO
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano, ricotta — honey drizzle
Spicy salami, mozzarella, chili flakes, bell peppers
Espresso‑soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, cocoa dust
Vanilla bean cream, berry compote, balsamic glaze
Crispy pastry shells, sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, pistachio
House‑made gelato – stracciatella, pistachio, or lemon
Full‑bodied red, Nebbiolo grapes, Piedmont
Aperol, prosecco, soda water, orange slice
Draft Peroni or Moretti — crisp & refreshing
Limoncello, prosecco, mint, lemon zest
Sangiovese, cherry and spice, Tuscan legend
456 Main St · Mesa, AZ · just a fork‑lift away from perfect pasta.
Walk in, feel the warmth, and let our family take care of yours. We can’t wait to serve you.
Mon – Thu: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri – Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
