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La Dolce Vita

Souq Waquif | Inside the Waqif Art Center, Doha, Qatar
+974 44367991
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Ranked #12 of 307 restaurants in Doha
Price range: $21 - $52
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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85% Recommend
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London, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I had high hopes for this restaurant after reading all the fantastic reviews on tripadvisor, but sadly it was a disappointing experience. the best part of our meal was the wonderful welcome we received from a lovely Italian lady (I think she is the owner). She was warm and welcoming, so friendly and so helpful! the setting is also lovely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

The food is excellent. And the service is outstanding. I had a great time there and the meal was perfect. Great value for money. Would recommend it for everyone as it has great vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The menu is very diverse and suits all tastes really. I went there many times with different friends and I can testify that... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear Miss Zainab, Thank you for your comment ,we are happy that you had a great time and meal. We hope to see you soon Best regards Alain More

Al Gharafah, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

We went on a Friday afternoon. Had some trouble finding it, but asked a couple of people and they helped me get there. The weather was beautiful and we sat outside. Their chefs' specials are very well presented on a small blackboard with a trip pod. Their starters are excellent, we had a pumpkin flan and my GF got the... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear Carlittosk, We thank you for the excellent review , yes you are right we try to keep our neighbour (iraqi) restaurant in good relation as we can't do anything about it sometimes we ask them to lower there music as it disturbs most of our clients but we are located in the Souq therefore we have to adapt ourselfs... More

Doha, Qatar
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Went there last week for the first time and we all (a group of 8) like it so much and decided to go there again yesterday. The decor and ambience are cozy and comfortable (we are sitting indoor) and the service was wonderful (the waitresses really know what they are serving). Surprisingly it was pretty crowded even on a weeknight... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear JacqueFoo, Your comment is a valuable ressource to encourge us to keep a high standard of food and quality . We brought the matter of the soup to our chefs ,definitely it will be corrected and will be waiting for your comment next visit. Thank you for chosing us hoping to see you soon Alain More

Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I recently dined in this restaurant with my husband and 2 young daughters. Both the service and food were terrific. We ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognase, Asparagus & Shrimp Risotto, Tagliatelle Pesto & shrimp pasta and banana, coconut, pistachio & milk & choco gelatos. We all enjoyed the lot. It is hidden in the souk but well worth looking out for... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear travelling_girl033 Thank you for your comment ,we will be waiting for you to offer again an enjoyable dinner to you and your family Alain More

Doha, Qatar
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Great traditional Italian food and atmosphere at Doha's Souk Waqif. Unfortunately, it's a little overpriced.

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear pfcowden, We are trying to do our best to keep low prices but unfortunately, weare receiving All items from Italy everything is increasing but still we will provide at the end of each bill a discount to satisfy our customers. We thank you for your comment essentially you had a good traditional italian food . We hope to see... More

Doha, Qatar
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

delicious italian food. nice atmosphere, we were seated outdoors. very welcoming owners. and a good service.

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Jaymmy, Thank you for your comment ,it was a pleasure hosting you, hoping to see you soon Best Regards Alain More

Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

I have seen so many great reviews about this restaurant. This is in a calm and quiet location inside souq waqif. We loved the setting. But the food was nothing to boast of. And they are pretty expensive too. The service was really good. Yiu can have much better italian experience in other italian restaurants in doha without wasting much... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Dear Liyaimran, Thank you for your comment we will keep it in consideration Regards Alain More

Doha, Qatar
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

It is a very nice restaurant in Souq Waqif, and I highly recommend it. The food was absolutely amazing, the service very good as well, and the ambiance very pleasant. We really felt the italian atmosphere. I can say that I found here the best penne arrabiata in Doha so far, and trust me I tried almost all the italian... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
24 March 2013

Dear mich, Thank you for recommending our restaurant, we are happy that you are satisfied of the overall but what we liked most is that you found our penne arrabiata to your staisfaction. We hope to see you soon and to serve you always to our best . Alain More

Houston, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

When our driver let us out to find the restaurant, we meandered around the souq for a whlie before stumbling into the tourism office to get more clear directions about where exactly we were going. Once we were in the right area, the signage led us straight to La Dolce Vita. It was a beautiful Doha evening and the table... More

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Alain M, Owner at La Dolce Vita, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Dear HooGal, What a nice ending "Wonderful restaurant and service" We are very pleased you described it all well . Hope to see you soon our best regards Alain More

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