La Dolce Vita - Carta

16 The Square, Hamble-le-Rice, United Kingdom

🛍 Fish, Meat, Pasta, Coffee

4.5 💬 2231 Reseñas

Teléfono: +442380454567

Dirección: 16 The Square, Hamble-le-Rice, United Kingdom

Ciudad: Hamble-le-Rice

Menú Platos: 21

Reseñas: 2231

Sitio Web: http://ldvhamble.com/

"On arrival we were warmly welcomed with a huge smile. A lovely lady who single handedly commandeered the restaurants busy front of house. Her effortless charismatic control over the entire establishment oozed experience and was impressive to say the least. Her ability to acknowledge and strengthen relationships with regulars as well as build rapport with newcomers created a relaxed atmosphere that immediately put us at ease. I knew from being surrounded by people having a good time that we were in good hands. We ordered the Calamari Fritti (to share A true test! As all Calamari lovers know, this is a dish that annoyingly varies significantly from restaurant to restaurant and can often result in a small portion of expensive greasy let down. The Calamari Fritti at La Dolce Vita did not disappoint! It was generous in portion size, had great taste and texture (not rubbery The batter was wonderfully light and not greasy, and quite frankly it was delicious! The only thing that could’ve made it better is to have eaten it by the sea on a hot summers day, but that’s not their fault, I definitely booked a table at 8pm in October! I personally would’ve preferred an aioli or tartare sauce rather than the sweet chilli sauce it came with but that’s my preferential taste and I’m sure if I would’ve asked, they would’ve accommodated my request as they serve tartare sauce with their Whitebait. Ok, so despite being advised on multiple occasions to try their steak we thought we’d do pizza’s this time and conquer pastas next time (Nothing to do with a current promotion or anything lol! I had the Diavlo, an Italian equivalent to perhaps the more commonly known ‘American Hot’ that you may find at a takeaway dedicated franchise. The pizza was a good size and more than enough for 1 person (I’d say the size of a dinner plate it had a thin, crispy base and a wonderfully raised crunchy crust. Although this particular choice of pizza only has a few toppings, they were generously spread and of a very high quality. The meat was similar to a rich spicy smoked Calabrian pork sausage or Chorizo/Nduja and the onions and chillis were crunchy and fresh. The additional chilli oil placed on the table was a nice touch and I’d welcome the option of a garlic oil or garlic dip for the crusts. I also tried my wifes vegetarian Calzone which was like a big hug on a plate, a generously filled Italian pastry pillow. Definitely a cosy winter warmer and a great veggie option. We opted for the New Zealand Marlborough, a Sauvignon blanc which was clean, crisp and fresh, with hints of passionfruit, lychee, and gooseberry. The high acidity was perfect for cutting through the richness of the pizza cheese and the Calamari batter. The wine glasses were clean and the wine was served nice and cold. We were too full for dessert however the options looked enticing (almost as enticing as the Limoncello the table opposite were having! We also appreciated the classics such as ‘Tiramisu’ being on the dessert menu. Why on earth did we wait 2 years to try La Dolce Vita?! From it’s buzzing atmosphere overshadowing it’s humble decor to it’s wonderful food and friendly staff. La Dolce Vita is a restaurant run with passion and skill, celebrating the beauty of classic Italian simplicity delivered through high quality ingredients, traditional methods and efficient service. it’s safe to say we’ll be coming back. We’ve heard the steaks are amazing and we’re also tempted by the Linguine Marinara. The fact they’re always busy would imply that they are uncompromising in their standards which has resulted in a consistency that their customers have not only come to rely on but keep coming back for. Good food, good wine, good company, you can’t get any more Italian than that! Well-done guys, or should I say ‘Bravo!’ PS: I booked a table (as advised by leaving a voicemail on their landline. Their recorded message is clear and concise and there were no issues with my reservation. I do however feel a booking confirmation text would've been reassuring."

Joey Joey

Great food and good service. Nice that they offer half portion sizes/options.

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David
David

Amazing, friendly staff. Great food (can recommend the Budgie pizza). Would definitely go again!


Nick
Nick

We had our sons 21st there and it was marvellous! There was about 24 of us,they catered perfectly. Food was fab, great time was had by all thank you!


Gavin
Gavin

Food was lovely, will definitely visit again. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Salad Ver carta


Oliver
Oliver

Friendly staff, quick service, clean toilets. Ordered a bolognais , wife ordered a carbonara, the best we’ve ever had it. Chocolate fudge cake for desert was also a belter!


Bradley
Bradley

Fantastic Italian food and very friendly staff. Free bruscetta on arrival (Thursday's in October), amazing calamari, delicious cannoli and salmon tagliatelle and the biggest portions of tiramisu. Yum! We'll be back


Jan
Jan

Had 2 lovely Christmas lunches here with different groups,both were excellent also the service .Recently celebrated my husbands birthday dinner ,also a lovely meal,they even peeled my king prawns for me.Will be returning. Ver carta


joanna
joanna

i know it is not the fault of the staff but the menu was minimal. i actually liked NOTHING on it. So, the waitress went to the shop next door to buy cheese and ham so that i could eat. i was ssssooooo grateful. very friendly place


Louay
Louay

Owner run Italian Restaurant right in The Square. Typical Italian dishes all made on the premises. Pizzas are fantastic as are the pastas which are all made on the premises. The Dodgy as it is happily known to the regulars is always full of laughter and there is regular live music and magic shows! Booking at weekends is essential, great offers during the week. Best Italian for miles.


Daryll
Daryll

On arrival we were warmly welcomed with a huge smile. A lovely lady who single handedly commandeered the restaurants busy front of house. Her effortless charismatic control over the entire establishment oozed experience and was impressive to say the least. Her ability to acknowledge and strengthen relationships with regulars as well as build rapport with newcomers created a relaxed atmosphere that immediately put us at ease. I knew from being surrounded by people having a good time that we were in good hands. We ordered the Calamari Fritti (to share A true test! As all Calamari lovers know, this is a dish that annoyingly varies significantly from restaurant to restaurant and can often result... Ver carta

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  • Fish Deléitese con nuestros exquisitos platos de pescado, elaborados con la captura más fresca del día. Desde favoritos a la parrilla hasta guisos sabrosos, nuestro menú celebra la abundancia del océano con sabores para satisfacer todos los paladares.
  • Meat Explore nuestra deliciosa selección de carnes, con bistecs asados a la perfección, pollo tierno y platos de cordero llenos de sabor, cada uno sazonado a la perfección para una experiencia culinaria inolvidable. Ver carta
  • Pasta Deléitate con nuestra selección de platos de pasta clásicos y contemporáneos, cada uno elaborado con ingredientes frescos y de calidad y salsas sabrosas que capturan la esencia de la cocina italiana en cada bocado.
  • Coffee Disfruta de nuestra rica y aromática selección de café, preparada expertamente para despertar tus sentidos. Desde el clásico espresso hasta los lattes cremosos, descubre la mezcla perfecta para comenzar tu día con una nota llena de sabor.

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