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La Dolce Vita

Cow's Lane | Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
017079786
Ranked #431 of 940 restaurants in Dublin
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Price range: 13 AUD - 55 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: South City Centre
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23 reviews from our community

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Paris, France
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We wanted a quick lunch before visiting the Gaol across the street so we stopped at the only place we could find in the area. Sadly it was the only place. We arrived shortly after 12 noon and there was only one other table. The waitress was also the cook. We ordered pizza and lasagna. Both came with fries (chips).... More

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Parker, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The food, wine, atmosphere and overall experience was great! Three of us sat upstairs in the cozy loft and had just a fantastic time. The staff was superb, recommended great entrees and made sure we had plenty of wine. I would recommend it to anyone looking to stop in at the counter our settle in for a great dinner. More

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Nottinghamshire
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

food was awfull veg uncooked meat was processed and whole dinner was cold! More

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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Few of us went there for a friend of mines birthday! We all had mains and desserts and overall I was very happy with my experience! Great food. Basic Italian but nicely done! Staff were very friendly! If anyone is looking for something simple but authentic they should try it!! More

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Galway, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Lovely place for a coffee bang slap right in the middle of Temple Bar More

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See 9 more reviews by AlexODowling O for Dublin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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On the recommendation of a friend, myself & another friend paid a visit to La Dolce Vita on Cows Lane on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is small, but appeared nice, clean & welcoming. The staff behind the counter directed us up stairs, so off we went to wait for 10minutes without service. There were very few people in the... More

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Connecticut
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Nice restaurant above "The Patriots" Pub Nice family run Italian restaurant. More

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Dublin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

I can't say other thing that I love this place. The athmosphere, the food, Riccardo and all the staff. Every time I go there I feel like at home and I am not even Italian, but everyobody is so welcoming and nice, this by far my favourite wine bar in the city. More

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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

Nice people, good prices, relax, sometimes great music. You must try in your Dublin life. More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

On the way back to the hotel (around the corner from here) got drawn to this place by the sounds of irresistible beats. A bunch of Brazilian students jamming out Música Popular Brasileira on a Sunday afternoon and into the late evening in the heart if Dublin, Ireland! A very friendly and relaxed bar with good food (which we had... More

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