Intimately dark and inviting, homespun and cosmopolitan, 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. La Dolce Vita is a clubhouse for all – a safe haven from the paparazzi where every meal is made from scratch, and any dish requested will be made to order.

Regulars argue about the best part of La Dolce Vita: is it the wonderful menu selection, or the unique atmosphere of the place?