La Dolce Vita

Went there for the first time with my wife had an early dinner. The ambience in the restaurant is very romantic. Our waitress and bus boys were extremely prompt. The food was excellent strongly recommend the tiramisu. This is definitely going to become our spot.

Loved it. Great food and great service. Reasonably priced food. The calamari was excellent. The salad was tasty.
But my bottle of miller lite, priced at 4.50 was a bit pricey considering all the craft brews on tap at other places.
We will go back for the food, but stop somewhere lest for a nightcap.

I really do love this place so much. I have nothing but nice things to say. Every time when I come here it’s five stars even when trying a new entrée. Out of the lemon chicken, chicken parm, and chicken visuvio, the chicken vusuvio is my new favorite!
Bread is delicious, make sure to try out their special garlic olive oil at the bar! People hog it… it’s that good.
I love their simple yet tasty salad.
As always, the staff is so kind and welcoming as they remember regulars and such. It’s hard to believe this place only has a 3 ½ star rating. Trust me, try this place, you will not regret it!

Food is amazing! Anything I’ve tried had been excellent! Good wine selection and great bar. But the service is horrible!!! We waited 15 minutes from being seated to being greeted by a server. Then another 10 min for the pop to arrive at our table. Food came out in good time and was delicious as always. But then another twenty min after we had finished our food and had the table cleared then the server finally came to the table and asked if we wanted a dessert. No just the check to then wait 10 more minutes for it to come. Come for the food but expect to be there a while.

As I have said before, I don’t think restaurant reviews that are over a year old are very useful so here is an update.
Same 5 star service and food as before (see my previous reviews). Today we had the veal medallion special and the pork chops (with bell peppers). The veal amounted to veal picatta. It was very good. When we ordered the pork chops we asked for «no pink». The two largish boneless chops were cooked perfectly. No pink but still some moisture. That’s hard to do. Empty plates were removed promptly. Our server (didn’t get her name) checked from time to time if everything was OK. It was. With the bread, salad and sides of pasta we were too stuffed for dessert.
Note to the owners: A double espresso should only be about 2 oz. of liquid.
I saw one Unilocal reviewer that said something like if you want better Italian you would have to go to Naperville or Chicago. As a L.O.N.G time resident of the Naperville area, I can tell you that LDV Plainfield is better than any Italian you will find in Naperville. And that includes Rosebud and the two Francesca franchises.
Again I’m repeating myself but if we lived closer we would be regulars. What would really be the cat’s meow would be if LDV opened a place in Naperville.

Was our favorite place to eat in Lemont (never disappointed) but when we moved near the Plainfield area we tried La Dolce on Rt 59. Have been there 3 times in 2 years. The first time was not the same quality as Lemont, then went with a large group from work this past February and it was great. The 3^rd time was last night for our anniversary and it was not good. We always get the strip steak with pasta and salad. We order medium rare in which it was only in the middle and overcooked on the ends and the sauce tasted bitter. Salad was good! But for $ 83 we didn’t go there for a salad. So it’s a hit or miss. Sorry La Dolce but you are not living up to your reputation you had in Lemont. Our server was excellent so we left her a good tip because it wasn’t her fault, shes not the owner or cook. Won’t be going back.

This place is pretty good. I have never had a bad meal and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Good job!

Went here Saturday night with a party of 9 and with the exception of one thing it was a wonderful dining experience. THe room was of average size and tables spaced in a fashion where you did not get a crowded in feeling yet the restaurant was packed to the gills, bar area included. Menu choices were varied and price point apropos. Other than chicken items or pasta items the other entrees were in the low to mid 20.00 dollar range. On the website and menu they state that all food is cooked to order and be prepared for a little wait once food is ordered because of that. We did wait longer than normal but nothing that is an issue, especially when the food that comes out of that kitchen is so fresh and tasty. Even the house salad was over the top good and that is a basic garden salad. THey had at least three choices of veal on the menu which is something not typical in a suburban restaurant.
THE personnel are very knowledgeable and they are vigilant in their duties all the busboys were constantly refilling water glasses removing dirty plates replacing utensils etc. Dinnerware and glassware was sparking clean. Our waitress was very helpful without being intrusive and catered to our every needs also commenting on what is especially good on the menu. One of her recommendations that we took was the tiramisu. She stated it is made daily in house and that it was very good So I ordered it and it was the very best tiramisu that I have ever had in my life a very very fresh tasty rendition of that Italian classic desert.
SO why only 4 stars and not 5 you ask? Well we had reservations for 5pm a party of 9 and my wife and I arrived at 445. At that time the restaurant was empty and we could see the big table set up that was designated for our party, all setup water glasses even filled etc The hostess refused to seat us until the entire party was on site Even after I advised here that we all live in Plainfield and that everyone was on their way confirming that we would all be there, she would not seat us I found that to be extremely annoying and not customer friendly at all. My experience took a nose dive at that point., however once seated and all of the above kicked into play the reminder of the night was pleasant…
Definitely a fine place to have dinner and well worth returning too…

So disappointed! Used to be one of my favorite places to go. Group of girlfriends all went to dinner to celebrate birthday’s so called ahead of time to ask hours because we could not come until 7:30 p.m. and was told no problem — we are open until 10:00 p.m. We were greeted at the door with a «you need to hurry up and order because the kitchen is closing in 15 minutes». We decided to do several appetizer’s to make it easier for them and they came out cold and not at the same time. The waitress seemed irritated and we felt very rushed. This is the second time in a row that the services has been bad. Will not be back!

Great food, with large portions, but the staff was in a rush to close and took my friends butter knife as she was still eating her bread .lol and then came back and took the cream for coffee off the table while we all still on our first cup. Not the way to get us to come back no matter how good the food is.

Hidden Treasure tucked away in Plainfield! The food was amazing! Fresh ingredients. Nice and cozy ambiance. Server was attentive and informative. We will certainly be back!

I really hate to do this because this restaurant used to be one of my favorites, but something changed. I don’t know if they have different management, cooks, etc. My husband and I went there last night and I could tell right away it was different. There used to a wait on a fri night at 6… no wait. Our server was ok, not the worst, but she made us feel rushed and it wasn’t even busy. The food: the shared salad (used to get a seperate salad) had way to much vinegar in the dressing, didn’t finish that. I ordered the chcken marsala, (simple dish) it was horrible. The chicken was not pounded and really dry. If it“s not broken don’t fix it! Just want my old restaurant back, PLEASE!!!

I’ve been to this restaurant no less than 8 times. There are almost no other restaurants in the area where you can get any type of food of this quality, especially the fish. Think about that for a minute. You are in Plainfield that has a total of 3 real restaurants — Sovereign and Capri Sogno being the other two. I had the walleye pike last night and it was phenomenal. I challenge anyone to name another restaurant in the area, aside from the two other I mentioned, where you can get actual seafood that is properly prepared. That’s right, you can’t. Plainfield is lucky to have this restaurant and if you are in the mood for higher-​end Italian food and you aren’t up for going to Naperville or Chicago, this is a good place to go.

Had very strange service. Really the only nice way to put it. The bussers were really lacking good etiquette. Pulled a plate from our table with food still on it without asking if we were finished and carried said plate throughout the restaurant looking for more to clear, while we had dirty empty plates left on our table. When asking to have a meal boxed up, another busser proceeded to take a plate of pasta and pour it onto a plate of salmon right at the table before taking it to the kitchen to box it up. The restaurant really seemed understaffed and not very well trained. On the other hand, the food was very good with large portions. The tiramisu is great!
Really subpar service for the quality and price of the restaurant.

Have been here 5 – 6 times, and not a bad meal yet.

Best little Italian secret in Plainfield!!! Terrific food and service!

Yummers! Would love to go again. Cute and typical Italian digs strewn with maybe Italian celeb pictures. Reasonable prices for a good quality of food. Great to go with anyone, but preferably a date — at least with someone that has staying potential, haha.

I went here with my family over Thanksgiving weekend, and we had a wonderful experience. We have a wide range of tastes in food — and there was something for everyone. The menu had a great variety of items, from traditional to a bit more creative, and each one looked and tasted good. The polenta appetizer was delicious. My 8-​year-​old niece — who is somewhat finicky — ate almost every bit of her food. LDV does have a Kid’s Menu, and the hostess asked us if we needed one.
My mother made reservations beforehand — which I recommend. The restaurant is relatively small, so there were only a couple of tables left. We appreciated the fact that they informed us that the table was near the kitchen — which didn’t bother us. The restaurant is located in a strip mall, and the awnings do make it look a bit like an Applebees. Inside, however, it is decorated nicely and features photos of Italian cultural icons. As someone new to this area, I would be likely to bring a date here.
The service was also impressive. Our server knew the menu and was very attentive. She never let our drinks go empty without asking if we needed refills. At the end of the meal, she and a food runner wrapped up our extra food without complaint. Everyone had enough left for lunch or dinner the next day.
For a restaurant of this quality, the price was right. For a huge bowl of pasta, my dish cost $ 16. This included a tasty house salad — served to the table — and fresh bread. We did not drink any alcohol, but the wine list looked to be a good one.
If your plan ahead and make reservations, this is a great choice!
NOTE: This is strictly a DINNER restaurant, as they usually open at 4 p.m. Check the hours on the website.

Went to La Dolce Vita last night to celebrate my grandson’s birthday and once again another great dining experience. My family and I are regulars here as the food, and service are great. We love Taylor and even though she was not our waitress she came over to wish my grandson a Happy10th Birthday. Although Taylor and my grandson are dating, lol They came out with a delicious piece of complimentary Tirimasu (sp?)and sang happy birthday.
In addition, even though it was not «Pork Chop Night» they went above and beyond and made it for me.
Thanks LaDolce for another great evening!

Ate here with friends last night. I enjoyed the service and the food. The bruschetta appetizer was fresh and very tasty. The wine was very nice. A Chardonnay I have never tasted. Should look up the name! When I ordered the veal scaloppine piccata I asked to have the tomato removed from the recipe. They made it the traditional way and it was excellent, but expensive.
The tiramisu was overly swimming in marscapone and low on cake. Seemed out of balance. My friends and husband loved their dinners.
My husband commented that this was the best Italian restaurant we have been to during our visits to the area.
We will keep it in mind for our next trip.
M