Welcome to La Dolce Vita

A real taste of Italy in Shrewsbury

La Dolce Vita is a small, family-run Italian restaurant in Shrewsbury, Shropshire that aims to offer a real taste of Italy in a friendly and relaxed environment.

We are committed to using only the finest authentic ingredients, prepared and freshly cooked with a simplicity that will delight even the most discerning of tastes. We have a selection of wines to complement the dishes, as well as Italian beers, spirits and soft drinks.

Read about our approach to Italian cuisine and explore the menus.

Gourmet Evenings

La Dolce Vita regularly holds Gourmet Evenings to celebrate the best of Italian cooking and to show another side of La Dolce Vita – the world where our award-winning Chef, Gennaro Adaggio, is given free rein to design and prepare a selection of dishes which you will not experience anywhere else. Click here to find out more and see a PDF file of the menus from previous Gourmet Evenings.

Next Gourmet Evening

By popular demand our next Gourmet Menu will be served on 2 evenings - Tuesday 31st August and Wednesday 1st September - click here (opens in new window) for details. Pre-booking is essential. A limited number of places are available - please telephone to check availability for either night.