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Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante

8284 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046-6821
Phone: (323) 852-7174
Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Sweetzer Avenue
Hours:
Sun-Thu 6pm-closing, Fri, Sat 6pm-2am

Editorial Review for Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Designer Dodd Mitchell (Falcon, Katana) created a sweeping, slick space using black leather accents and marble-cube columns. Oversized booths in the dimly lit room and tables on the cypress-lined patio host a mix of young actors, neighborhood locals and the occasional celebrity. First-courses include calamari, and shrimp and zucchini fried in a crisp garbanzo-flour coating. For entrees, there are Gorgonzola risotto, prime rib with roasted potatoes and grilled branzino. A popular dessert is the ricotta cheese custard.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Ask for a table near a booth or on the patio. The tables in front of the small bar get too crowded with onlookers.

Save Money

You don't need to spend a bundle to make this super-trendy scene. Head there on Monday and get half off on the food menu.

When to Go

A DJ spins lounge-y, ambient music starting at 10pm.

The Extras

Every Tuesday is panini night, where sandwich-lovers can taste pressed paninis from the special menu, with everything from seafood to potato fillings.

User Reviews for Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante

Citysearch (122), Trip Advisor (2 ), All (124)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/30/2008 Posted by uclaxec

I loved being seated outside. It's not totally outside, but there's that nice CA breeze and sun to enjoy. Had the hamachi special. Great flavor with the olives and tomatoes. My friends had the steak and the fruitti de mar, which was great too. Ben, the sommelier, was really nice. I didn't even ask to see him, but the moment I opened the menu, he was there to see if I needed any suggestions. Also, the bar design was soo nice. They have fire right behind the liquor bottles...of course divided by this glass thing.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/21/2008 Posted by holdenc719

FYI, Dolce and their affiliated restaurants cut costs by filling top shelf liqour bottles with lower end stuff. But of course they still charge over $10 a drink.

Cons: overpriced popov vodka

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Ask for a table near a booth or on the patio. The tables in front of the small bar get too crowded with onlookers.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 6pm-closing
  • Fri, Sat 6pm-2am

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Open 7 Days
  • Late Night Dining
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Outdoor Dining
  • People Watching
  • Private Rooms
  • Valet Parking
  • Group Dining
  • Notable Wine List

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