Just get near the open door and the wonderful smells of an Italian kitchen draw you inside where you are greated by a friendly smile and delightful atmosphere. It only takes one visit to become a part of the La Vita Dolce family! Family owned and operated, chances are you’ll run into father daughter co-owners Robbie and Monique Day greeting, serving, and plating food, providing a friendly, fun place to dine on authentic Italian recipes.
Opened in February of 2010, La Vita Dolce delivers a robust menu of one-of-a-kind Italian dishes that they have become famous for: white wine chicken marsella, lobster raviolis, shrimp scampi, veal parmesan, manicotti and a full selection of Italian wines as well as some great Northern California wines. Salads, soups, pizzas and hot or cold sandwiches also appear on the menu. Like many people trying to raise a family in a healthy environment, Robbie moved his family to Lake Havasu City from the hustle and bustle of Orange County, California in 1993, after selling his chain of pizzerias. Being the boom days, many people were rolling in the dough of the Havasu real estate and building market. Robbie was no different, jumping in as a general contractor building homes in Mohave County.
But Robbie had another type of dough on his mind, and with marinara sauce running through his veins, the idea of opening an authentic Italian Bistro was never far from his thoughts. After studying the authentic New York style pizzas of the Big Apple, Robbie perfected the dough, the right combination of cheeses, and of course, the signature marinara sauce. A La Vita Dolce New York style “pie” is as close as you can get to New York style without hopping a flight to La Guardia! Half off happy-hour appetizer specials in the bar from 3-6 include calamari, crab stuffed mushrooms mushrooms, roasted red pepper hummus and a spectacular artichoke-spinach dip. Then stick around for a great dinner. In the mood for a steak? Try the Filet with Lobster Ravioli. Tender and very flavorful. Pair it with the Erath Pinot Noir, talk about setting the hook. You will become a regular.
Friday and Saturday evenings feature live music, with live jazz accentuating patrons experiences on Sundays from 4-7 pm. Stop by for the fine Italian dining in an Italian Bistro setting and chances are you’ll end up with Robbie or Monique at your table, helping you share the good life! The Good Life: That’s La Vita Dolce—Italian food with a modern ambiance. Open 7-days a week, 3 pm to 10 pm Sun to Thur and 3 pm to 11 pm Fri and Sat. Located along Restaurant Row at 231 Swanson Avenue in Lake Havasu City. Call ahead for food orders: 928-680-5885