La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita has long been the favorite destination of the renowned and famous, from presidents and celebrities to the Rat Pack and the rest of us who are looking for some of the finest Northern Italian cuisine in Southern California

What to Drink: The wine list is adequate but those with special bottles may consider bringing their own bottle and paying the $20 corkage fee.

Parking: Utilize the $5 valet to bypass the near-impossible search for street parking.

A celebrity favorite since it opened in 1966 --- often frequented by Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack --- this Italian eatery has maintained its intimate atmosphere with roomy leather booths, brick walls, white linen-topped tables illuminated by miniature lamps, and the charming maître d', Ruben, who knows your name and preferred table and dishes. Though the classic Italian menu does not offer...

Proprietor Alessandro Uzielli (Henry Ford II's grandson) shook things up when he purchased the restaurant in 2003. A celebrity favorite since it opened in 1966, the Italian eatery has maintained its intimate atmosphere with roomy leather…

"Reminiscent of an earlier LA era", this "old-school" Beverly Hills Italian proffers traditional steaks and pastas in an "intimate" "tryst"-worthy setting anchored by dark-red circular leather booths; opinions on service are mixed ("perfect" vs. "unfriendly"), and some complain about pricing, but most agree it's still a "classy" package.

The Scene
Not much has changed at this refined dining destination since the Rat Pack made this their red-sauce restaurant of choice. The walls are rustic brick, deep booths boast cushy...

Classic Italian Cuisine in Beverly Hills, CA