I was told to write a review because if I did, my friend would not have been forced into a similar experience. This place is overpriced and the food is sub par. If you eat here, ask for prices so you are not surprise when ordering drinks, and make sure you order the house sauces on their pasta dishes. Personally, I have yet to hear someone say something good about la dolce vita outside of the fact that it looks like a cool little restaurant. If you want pricey food that is worth the price, leave mayfield road and walk west a little more or go to Mia Bella two doors down. If you want good and affordable Italian food, stay on the opposite side of the street, to mama Santa or a slightly higher price point, the trattoria.