La Vita in Cardiff

4 stars. Medium price range. Limited but varied menu for adults and a kids menu.food tasted great we all enjoyed every course. Clean tables, great atmosphere, warm welcome from staff. Well lit, great range of desserts with an inventive twist. Staff exceptionally nice and friendly.Would have been 5 stars but parking non existent and limited in surrounding streets. It was really loud in there, we found it difficult to hear each other talking. No vegan option, struggled to find milk free items. One table had a dog which was permitted to wander around, which as a non dog lover I found uncomfortable.

Coming back to La Dolce Vita was like visiting an old friend. I moved away from Cardiff 6 years ago, La Vita, as it was then, had just been opened by Marco a couple of years earlier, & I remember thinking then it was a bit special, and it still is. It's a snug place with lively atmosphere, & I could believe again like I'm abroad in an authentic Italian. The portion sizes are really generous, Andy's calzone was huge as you can see, he had calamari to start with garlic aioli, which was soft and yummy. I had a single portion of the Zuppa di pesce to start, with a side of chips (fries) like Mum makes, which were lovely. The single portion Zuppa was full of seafood in a rich tomato sauce & big, I could have shared it. My Etna pizza was fab, lovely thin base, so moreish, despite the big starter, I couldn't stop eating it. Several glasses of wine & choc dessert later we left happily sated. The service was great, our waiter Tim was fab, as were the other two people serving, really responsive to requests for extras like vinegar. All reasonably priced, it was just lovely to go back. While I live in Swansea, I will definitely be taking my wife here when next in Cardiff, as it's better than any Italian in Swansea I've eaten in.

Fabulous indie market in a Monday. Fabulous indie restaurant the rest of the week ...

The fact they use uber eats is a joke itself. Uber eats are all for the money regardless of if they actually deliver the order. Never received mine and nothing could be done about it for that reason will never buy from this place again...shocking!!!!

Such tasty food! Definitely plan to return

Where to start. The staff are so welcoming, friendly and extremely accommodating. I must single out Anna and Olivia they were fantastic. The restaurant is well proportioned to accommodate small and large groups.The menu is fantastic, all of my party commented on how amazing the food was. And the wine and alcohol/ cocktail menu is also very good.I very highly recommend you pay a visit, I know that I along with others in my party will be visiting again soon.

Excellent service and cool venue. Great pizzas and pastas that clearly made from scratch useing the best Italian ingredients, must be real Italian owners? 🤷Great menu selection with specials on offer, I had the calamari to start and it was light, yet crispy and not oily but so juicy still, very well cooked. Then Italian sausage pizza for main and honestly so many toppings, nice to have a pizza that's not stingy with my toppings. Cocktails made with love and happy hour on too 5-7, so cheaper than thought when bill came, luckily as the espresso martinis so tasty I had a few in end🤣. Highly recommend the espresso martini made by soph. 👍👍👍

Perfect spot in cardiff to satisfy your stomach and heart with best Italian dishes. It's open from 12 to 9.00 everyday except Monday.

Table for one in the Wellfield Road sun ☀️I am in love with the new changes to Wellfield Road and their new pedestrian friendly pavements.There is nothing greater than finding Welsh pavements dotted with al fresco tables, filled with smiling families, friends and doggos, loving the weather and munching on local food.Yesterday, Cardiff’s gorgeous weather brought people out in their droves and I was lucky to grab a table at La Dolce Vita.Whilst listening to The Office girls podcast with sunglasses on, I elegantly gorged on the following:Caprese Salad: vibrant salad of hearty tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, finished with olive oil and dried oregano.Bruschetta con Funghi: the most delicious sourdough bread, slathered in lashings of olive oil and topped high with sautéed mushrooms, garlic and goats cheese.Arancini Burro: my fave!! Italian ham and mozzarella risotto rolled into balls and deep fried! Served on a stunning tomato and garlic sauce, finished with crumbles of even more cheese!La Dolce Vita is open from 1200 till late.Perfect for nibbles in the day with a cheeky glass of Aperol spritz, or a hot date spot with hubby at night for pasta and pizzas!!

Good food. Fantastic service + atmosphere. Great prices.Swordfish pasta in fish stock is a must-try. Great combination of seafood flavour and cherry tomatos.They have lunch hour specials on weekdays from 12-2pm. £10 for 2 course, £13 for 3 course.