Dolce Vita (La), Puerto Vallarta

This restaurant was amazing. I was on an all-inclusive, ventured out one night for a dinner out and ended up going back another time during the vacation. I am still craving the food a year later it was so good. There is usually a line up outside so go early, but its worth the wait. Service of a fine dining restaurant, yet very resonably priced.

The location of La Dolce Vita can't be beat - any cab driver in Puerto Vallarta knows where it is - and it is easy to walk to from anywhere on the Malceon. Beautiful ocean views can be enjoyed from the open air windows and the interior is very charming - as is the large wooden door at the entrance. The food was mediocre at best. I have been to La Dolce Vita on two seperate occassions and have been dissapointed both times. The owners are trying very hard to serve "American" pizza - and it does not translate well with the ingredients available in Mexico. Manchego cheese - while my favorite - creates a gooey unappetizing topping on any pizza.

This place is really very good. The pizzas (oven baked) are one size for about $8 and two people can eat unless very hungry which we ate one ourselves. The dinner salads are good especially when you crave produce; you will not get sick. The ravioli and fetticine are also great. We ate their one time and then went back again that same week.