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La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant
798 Sunset Blvd
Corolla, NC 27927
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Lunch
Menu & prices subject to change.
Appetizers
Bruschetta
Crispy bread topped with fresh tomatoes, housemade balsamic reduction, pecorino romano cheese & basil.
Burrata
Burrata cheese, basil pesto & tri-colored grape tomatoes finished with salt & pepper.
Mini Italian Crabcakes
Lump crabmeat, italian seasoning, fresh parsley, roasted red peppers & just enough homemade breadcrumbs to hold them together, served with cilantro lime aioli.
Baked Asparagus
Drizzled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil & lemon juice, finished with pecorino romano cheese.
Artichoke Dip
Baked artichokes, parsley, pecorino romano & mozzarella cheese served with toasted bread.
Crispy Calamari
Flash fried, tender hand-cut calamari served with a spicy housemade marinara topped with pecorino romano.
Mozzarella Sticks
With homemade marinara.
Salads
Dressings: ranch, house vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, red raspberry vinaigrette, shallot vinaigrette & blue cheese. Add: chicken, shrimp or smoked salMon.
Garden Salad
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, black olives & mozzarella cheese.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, pecorino romano cheese & creamy caesar dressing.
Tomato & Artichoke Salad
Tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions, black olives & goat cheese, topped with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Romaine
Grilled romaine heart, tri-colored grape tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese & bacon, finished with our shallot vinaigrette.
Antipasto Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers, hot peppers, ham, salami, provolone, & pepperoni, topped with mozzarella cheese.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella & roma tomatoes topped with our house-made balsamic vinaigrette & fresh basil.
Orange & Arugula Salad
Crisp romaine, arugula, fresh cut orange segments, goat cheese, red onions & walnuts with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Smoked Salmon Salad
Smoked salmon, spinach, walnuts, gorgonzola, red onions & tomato with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Specialty Sandwiches
Served with chips
Italian Style Roast Pork
Local's favorite! Slow roasted, thinly sliced pork topped with provolone cheese & sautéed fresh spinach, served au jus.
Turkey B. L. T.
Thin sliced turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on a toasted ciabatta bun with your choice of pesto or mayonnaise.
The Granchio
Housemade italian crabcake, lettuce, roma tomato & lime cilantro aioli on a soft brioche roll.
The Tuscan
Thin sliced prosciutto, goat cheese, tomato & pesto toasted on a ciabatta bun.
The Godfather
Honey ham, turkey, prosciutto & provolone, toasted on a ciabatta bun with balsamic vinaigrette, banana peppers, roasted red peppers & spinach.
Grilled Eggplant
Grilled eggplant, goat cheese, roasted red peppers & fresh arugula toasted with pesto on a ciabatta bun.
The Venetian
Thin sliced turkey, gorgonzola, tomato & fresh arugula toasted with pesto on a ciabatta bun.
Chicken Caprese
Marinated grilled chicken topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, roma tomatoes, fresh basil & pesto on a toasted ciabatta bun.
Italian Cordon Bleu
Marinated grilled chicken topped with prosciutto, melted provolone cheese, sautéed spinach & garlic on a ciabatta bun.
Hot & Cold Subs
Served with chips. Add to any sandwich: fries or fruit salad
Italian
A true classic! Salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion, topped with our house vinaigrette.
Veggie
Green peppers, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, onions & provolone cheese, topped with our house vinaigrette.
Meatball, Sausage, Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
Oven baked with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese.
Hand-Tossed Gourmet Pizza
Fresh topping: pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, extra cheese, meatballs, roma tomatoes, bacon, chicken, roasted red peppers, hot peppers, green peppers, onions, olives, ham, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, arugula, ricotta, goat cheese, salami, spinach, basil & pineapple. Sorry, no substitutions on specialty pizzas.
San Gennero
Sausage, roasted red peppers & onions.
The Piedmont
Olive oil base with fresh garlic, artichoke hearts, chicken, spinach, pine nuts & parmesan.
Crab & Arugula
White ricotta base with pesto, mozzarella, lump crabmeat & local arugula.
Buffalata
Olive oil base, fresh garlic, roma tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil.
Alla Bianca
White pizza with spinach, roma tomatoes, garlic, pesto & fresh basil.
Vegetarian
Black olives, green peppers, roasted red peppers, onions & mushrooms.
Nova Siri
Meatballs, spinach & garlic.
Supreme
Mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, hot peppers, sausage, ham & pepperoni.
Tutte Le Carni
Meat lovers with sausage, pepperoni, ham & meatballs.
Milano
Prosciutto, arugula & goat cheese.
Bbq Chicken
Hot peppers, chicken, onions & bbq sauce.
Superoni
Double pepperoni & double cheese.
Ultimate Hawaiian
Prosciutto & pineapple.
Cheese
Beverages
Fountain Sodas
With refills pepsi, diet pepsi, sierra mist, dr. Pepper, mountain dew
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Tea
Saranac Root Beer
Orange Crush Soda
Boylan's Ginger Ale
Nehi Grape Soda
Calypso Lemonade
Yoo-Hoo
Italian Sodas
Limonata or aranciata
San Pellegrino 1l
Acqua Panna 1l
Milk
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Bottled Beer
Natty Greene Southern Pale Ale
Dale's Pale Ale Can
Stella Artois
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale
Victory Hopdevil Ipa
Corona Light
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 24oz
Duck Rabbit Amber Ale
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra
St. Pauli Girl Na
Yuengling Lager
Draft Beer
Bell's Two Hearted-Ale (Mi)
Peroni (Italy)
Highland Gaelic Ale (Nc)
Stone Ruination Ipa (Ca)
Appetizers
Mussels Sicily
mussels sautéed with spicy marinara & fresh garlic or with white wine, garlic, butter, cracked red pepper & fresh herbs.
Burrata
burrata cheese, basil pesto & tri-colored grape tomatoes, finished with salt & pepper.
Mini Italian Crabcakes
lump crabmeat, italian seasoning, fresh parsley, roasted red peppers & just enough homemade breadcrumbs to hold them together, served with cilantro lime aioli.
Baked Asparagus
drizzled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil & lemon juice, finished with pecorino romano cheese.
Artichoke Dip
artichokes, parsley, pecorino romano & mozzarella cheese, oven baked & served with toasted bread.
Crispy Calamari
flash fried tender hand-cut calamari served with a spicy housemade marinara topped with pecorino romano.
Bruschetta
crispy bread topped with vine ripe roma tomatoes, housemade balsamic reduction, pecorino romano cheese & fresh basil.
Mozzarella Sticks
served with homemade marinara.
Soup& Salads
DRESSINGS: Ranch, House Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Raspberry Vinaigrette, Shallot Vinaigrette & Blue Cheese. ADD: Chicken, Shrimp or Smoked Salmon.
Soup of the Day
fresh homemade soup of the day.
Garden Salad
lettuce, tomato, red onions, black olives & mozzarella cheese.
Caesar Salad
romaine, croutons, pecorino romano & creamy caesar dressing.
Orange & Arugula Salad
crisp romaine, arugula, fresh cut orange segments, goat cheese, red onions & walnuts with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
fresh mozzarella & roma tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette & fresh basil.
Grilled Romaine
grilled romaine heart, tri-colored grape tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese & bacon, finished with our shallot vinaigrette.
Tomato & Artichoke Salad
tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions, black olives & goat cheese, topped with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Smoked Salmon Salad
smoked salmon, spinach, walnuts, gorgonzola, red onion & tomato with our balsamic vinaigrette.
Antipasto Salad
lettuce, tomato, onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers, hot peppers, ham, salami, provolone & pepperoni, topped with mozzarella cheese.
Entrées
change any pasta to gluten free.
Clams Bianca
little neck clams, roma tomatoes & fresh basil, tossed with spaghetti in a white wine, garlic & shallot sauce, finished with crushed red pepper & fresh parsley.
Veal Parmesan
10oz. bone-in veal shank tenderized & perfectly seasoned. lightly fried & finished off in the oven, topped with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella on a bed of spaghetti.
Chicken Parmesan
breaded chicken cutlet with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella on a bed of spaghetti.
Seafood Diablo
shrimp, mussels & lump crab tossed in a spicy marinara bourbon cream sauce served over spaghetti.
Crab & Shrimp à La Penne Vodk
our signature dish! sautéed crabmeat & shrimp in a sunrise vodka cream sauce with fresh diced tomatoes & basil tossed with penne pasta.
Chicken or Shrimp Basil Pesto Gnocchi
grilled chicken or shrimp on a bed of gnocchi, tossed in our basil pesto, finished with pine nuts & a blend of aged italian cheeses.
Lobster Ravioli
delicate pasta stuffed with jumbo lump maine lobster, served in a homemade sherry marinara cream sauce, topped with super lump crabmeat.
Lasagna
our famous homemade recipe filled with ground italian sausage, meatballs & a blend of ricotta & mozzarella cheese.
Portabella Mushroom & Spinach Ravioli
topped with our mushroom marinara cream sauce.
Chicken or Veal Saltimbocca
grilled chicken breast or breaded veal cutlet with prosciutto, fresh spinach & provolone topped with a mushroom, garlic & sherry sauce on a bed of spaghetti.
Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo
grilled chicken or shrimp served in a homemade alfredo sauce tossed with pappardelle.
Shrimp à La Firenze
sautéed jumbo shrimp with fresh herbs, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, basil, spinach & garlic on a bed of lemon parmesan rice fusilli. gluten free.
Pasta Eggplant Napoli
hand breaded, lightly fried naples-cut italian eggplant with marinara, fresh basil & pecorino romano cheese over penne pasta.
Baked Ziti
oven baked ziti smothered with a blend of cheeses, fresh basil & homemade marinara sauce.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
spaghetti with our marinara & homemade meatballs.
Hand-Tossed Gourmet Pizza
FRESH TOPPINGS: Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Extra Cheese, Meatballs, Roma Tomatoes, Bacon, Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Hot Peppers, Green Peppers, Onions, Olives, Ham, Artichoke Hearts, Prosciutto, Arugula, Ricotta, Goat Cheese, Salami, Spinach, Basil & Pineapple. sorry, no substitutions on specialty pizzas.
San Gennero
sausage, roasted red peppers & onions.
The Piedmont
olive oil base with fresh garlic, artichoke hearts, chicken, spinach, pine nuts & parmesan.
Crab & Arugula
white ricotta base with pesto, mozzarella, lump crabmeat & local arugula.
Buffalata
olive oil base, fresh garlic, roma tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil.
Alla Bianca
white pizza with spinach, roma tomatoes, garlic, pesto & fresh basil.
Vegetarian
black olives, green peppers, roasted red peppers, onions & mushrooms.
Nova Siri
meatballs, spinach & fresh garlic.
Supreme
mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, hot peppers, sausage, ham & pepperon.
Tutte Le Carni
meat lovers with sausage, pepperoni, ham & meatballs.
Milano
prosciutto, arugula & goat cheese.
Bbq Chicken
hot peppers, chicken, onions & bbq sauce.
Superoni
double pepperoni & double cheese.
Ultimate Hawaiian
prosciutto & pineapple.
Cheese
Kids' Menu
ADD: Fruit Salad to Any Entrée. 12 & UNDER ONLY PLEASE.
Penne Marinara
add meatball.
Cheese Tortellini
Served with marinara.
Hot Dog
with French Fries.
Chicken Tenders
with French Fries.
Beverages
Fountain Sodas
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew - with refills.
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Tea
Saranac Root Beer
Orange Crush Soda
Boylan's Ginger Ale
Nehi Grape Soda
Calypso Lemonade
Yoo-Hoo
Italian Sodas
limonata, aranciata.
San Pellegrino 1l
Acqua Panna 1l
Milk
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Bottled Beer
Natty Greene Southern Pale Ale
Dale's Pale Ale Can
Stella Artois
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale
Victory Hopdevil Ipa
Corona Light
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 24oz
Duck Rabbit Amber Ale
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra
St. Pauli Girl Na
Yuengling Lager
Draft Beer
Bell's Two Hearted-Ale (Mi)
Peroni (Italy)
Highland Gaelic Ale (Nc)
Stone Ruination Ipa (Ca)
Wine by the Glass
please ask to see the wine list for our full selection. menu & prices subject to change gratuity may be added on parties of 8 or more.
White Wine
Wild Horse Chardonnay
Central coast, california. Aromas of apple, pear, pineapple & vanilla with green apple, peach & lemon flavors. Great with chicken & pasta with cream sauce.
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay
Russian river valley, california. Nice balance of fruit, acidity & oak. Crisp & buttery. Fairly light with a medium finish. One of our favorites!
Honig Sauvignon Blanc
Napa valley, california. This family owned, sustainably-farmed solar powered winery in california produces a great all-american white wine. Honig napa valley sauvignon blanc is cool and refreshing, with aromas of lemongrass and grapefruit. Dry and mineral-driven it pairs wonderfully with seafood.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, new zealand. Tropical fruits & cut grass on the nose, the palate bursting with passion fruit, citrus & ripe stone fruit flavors. An exuberant & expressive wine that is best enjoyed with seafood or even on its own.
Ca'luca Pinot Grigio
Italy, from northern italy. This clean well-balanced dry white wine is easy drinking & very enjoyable with food or alone.
Ca'donini Pinot Grigio
Italy. The grapes come from selected vineyard parcels along the adige valley. This delicious pinot grigio is full of flavor with bright notes of honey, apple and wildflowers. It is fresh, clean and lively with a pleasing, lingering aftertaste of ripe pears.
Ruffino Orvieto
Italy. Straw yellow in color, it's a clean & fresh wine, with flowers on the nose, followed by apple and pear flavors & a hint of tropical fruit, finishing with a light and crisp citrus aftertaste.
La Terre White Zinfandel
California. Abundant fresh strawberry & melon flavors are highlighted by a vibrant, sweet citrus finish.
Zum Riesling
Germany. Mouth-watering, food-friendly riesling offering racy notes of lime, apple, honey & lively slate minerality. Balanced acidity with a touch of sweetness that will leave your palate satisfied & refreshed.
Castello Del Poggio Riesling
Provincia di pavia, italy. Elegant & refreshing white wine with intense notes of pineapple, pear & acacia blossoms. Excellent to accentuate seafood & pasta dishes.
Avissi Prosecco
Italy. Sparkling white wine that is fresh, crisp and clean, with ripe citrus, lemon, green apple & touches of grapefruit & minerality.
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut
France. Very pale straw color with small, active bubbles & subtle hints of flowers, vanilla, grapefruit & bread. A light & delicate champagne.
Red Wine
Travaglini Gattinara
Italy. A classic wine made from the nebbiolo grape, full-bodied with intense flavors of cherry, raspberry & spice, culminating in a long & smooth finish.
Highway 12 Red Blend
Sonoma county, california. 67% merlot, 19% cabernet sauvignon, 8% syrah, 6% cabernet franc. The deep, earthy, fruitiness is characteristic of sonoma county soils and benefits further from extended oak aging. You'll enjoy rich aromas and flavors of plum and dark wild berries.
Fattoria Del Cerro Chianti Colli Senesi
Italy. Light & fragrant red wine, eclectic, and easy to drink. Lively ruby red with intense aromas of fresh fruit & a hint of spices. Well-balanced, structured & soft, with notes that sing cherry, blueberry & plum.
Rimbaldi Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Italy. A food friendly, easy drinking red wine that is the third most popular italian varietal. Deep ruby-red in color, it offers layered aromas of cassis, leather, and mediterranean wildflowers. Pairs wonderfully with meat or pasta.
Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Italy. Intense ruby red color with violet nuances; intense characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas; fruity component, full-bodied and robust, well-balanced with tannin and oak features.
Villa Pozzi Nero D'avola
Sicily, italy. Seductively reveals a perfume of blackberry liqueur, white flowers, vanilla and a hint of figs. On the palate, this wine is opulent, full-bodied and viscous, with a great intensity. The perfect accompaniment to all things italian.
Recchia La Muraie Valpolicella Ripasso
Italy. This fruity complex wine from northeastern italy won 90 points from wine spectator. Elegant & integrated, with supple tannins & quiet acidity framing the layered flavors of crème de cassis, black cherry, black licorice, smoky mineral & tobacco. A spicy thread runs through & lingers on the finish.
Trifula Piemonte Rosso
Italy. 80% barbera, 20% nebbiolo. World wine championships gold medal winner! Garnet color. Aromas of berry, crème bruleé, rhubarb preserves & chocolate with a supple, dry-yet-fruity, medium-to-full body & a cedar, herbal, & olive accented finish with chewy, powdery tannins. A wonderful wine to drink by itself or pair with your favorite meal.
Boneshaker Zinfandel
Lodi, california. This is as full bodied as they come, with fine-grained tannins on the mid palate & a long finish hemmed by subtle notes of allspice & lightly roasted coffee. This wine is great on its own, but it truly shines alongside hearty pasta dishes & meat. Truly divine!
Elyse Zinfandel
Morisoli vineyards, napa valley, california. Dark ruby in color, with aromas of perfectly ripe berries, sweet oak, & spice. On the lush & pleasing palate, flavors of raspberries & plum dominate, while black pepper, smoked bacon & candied cherries round out the experience.
The Divining Rod Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander valley, california. With aromas of sandalwood, black cherry, cola & blackberry jam, this divine cabernet sauvignon from marc mondavi is sure to be a crowd pleaser every time.
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa valley, california. Aromas of plum, raspberry & cherry cola with hints of anise, cocoa, leather & dried herbs. Bright acidity on the front of the palate leads to a complex mid-palate & soft tannins on the finish.
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa valley, california. A benchmark example of napa valley cabernet sauvignon, the wine opens with aromas of red & black cherries, ripe raspberry, hints of violets & a lovely perfume. A complex finish with dark fruit lingers in the mouth.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa valley, california. Rich & creamy yet maintains a lively character & texture on the palate with flavors of ripe berries, toasted oak, chocolate & vanilla, all balanced by mineral-filled tannins that add just the right amount of grip on the spice-laced finish. Magnificent!
La Crema Pinot Noir
Monterey, california. Complex nose, with both savory and sweet tones, ripe plum & forest floor aromas are highlighted by notes of violet & cocoa powder, with pomegranate and blackberry taking the lead on the palate.
Underwood Pinot Noir
Tualatin, oregon. Exhibits aromas of cherry & spice, with subtle hints of vanilla, while the palate is loaded with ripe dark fruit, cherry & blueberry, with great balance lending to a long finish.
North Valley Pinot Noir
Soter vineyards, willamette valley, oregon. This wine opens with a beautifully aromatic nose of violet, cherry blossom, fennel, sweet cherry & clean earth. A pretty, floral density to the palate lends a subtle, elegant structure, creating a linear & focused whole. Pure velvet!
Castello D'albola Chianti Classico
Italy. Ruby red tending to garnet color. Aromas are fine, with delicate hints of violets. Taste is balanced, dry and well-structured with a velvety mouth feel.
Cesani Chianti Collo Senesi
San gimignano, italy. An old world chianti with subtle fruit upfront, traditional sangiovese earthiness on the mid-palate & finishing with a nice spiciness.
Ca'di Ponti Sangiovese
Italy. This southern italian sangiovese is a brilliant ruby color, with an elegant nose of berry fruit and spice. A great accompaniment to pizza, pasta or just about anything italian!
Silverado Vineyards Sangiovese
Napa valley, california. 98% sangiovese, 2% zinfandel. Fantastic blend! Dynamic blackberry with some tea notes on the nose. Bright cherry & vanilla flavors. Great acidity in the mouth, pairs wonderfully with marinara sauce.
Elsa Bianchi Malbec
Argentina. Big, rich, smooth & full-bodied. Minimal oak aging keeps the fruit fresh & vibrant. Aromas & flavors of ripe plum & violets with hints of vanilla, with a soft & supple finish.
Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec
Argentina. Fairly round & inviting. Slightly firm around the edges but there is plenty of fruit here to enjoy. This malbec offers savory flavors & promises complexity with age. Ideal for red meats, pastas & all things cheese.
Gotham Shiraz
Australia. Red with some purple hints at the rim. The nose is quite savory with some lovely pepper notes all bound together by plums. Elegant palate, excellent fruit & some pepper with a great finish.
Blackbird Vineyards Arise
Napa valley, california. 61% merlot, 20% cab franc, 19% cabernet sauvignon. Incredible elegance & complexity, beautiful aromas of tobacco & black currant, with hints of raspberry, chocolate & mint on the palate. This bordeaux-inspired wine is a truly superb experience!
Franciscan Estate Merlot
Napa valley, california. Supple & elegant with rich texture & fine tannins. The soft mid palate is filled with inviting flavors of ripe berries, bing cherries, cocoa & sweet vanilla notes that linger on the finish.
Charles & Charles Merlot
Columbia valley, washington. 78% merlot, 15% cab sauv, 5% petit verdot, 2% malbec. 90 points from the wine spectator. The aromatics have a rich blackberry & plum core, with a wet earth & gravel back note. The mouth feel is focused, fresh & vibrant with echoes of black fruit & scorched earth on the finish. This is a fruit-forward wine, but is surprisingly complex. A wonderfully smooth merlot from washington state.
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Italian
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Lunch
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Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
La Dolce Vita is a celebration of family, friends and coastal Italian cuisine. Favorite items from our menu are the mussels, crab and shrimp penne vodka, seafood diablo, bone-in veal parmesan and house made lasagna. We offer nightly seasonal specials including a delectable selection of homemade desserts!