La Dolce Vita

08/28/09

a wonderful place

by kjmhereiam

I am going to guess the majority of these people complaining are 20 somethings with disgusting manners and no patience. The ffod was SUPERB, the service was wonderful, they know how to please a woman. My suggestion is that the GenXer's get a clue and go to McDonalds' if they need to eat quick. After 6 pm you should not take young children to this type of restraunt, get a sitter and let the rest of us that have been there done that enjoy our meals

• Pros: Great service
• Cons: none

08/05/09

VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!!

by anti

I'm Itaiian and usually have never had a bad comment to say about going to the north end to eat, however since I had a baby 3 years ago I have not been able to go out to eat much. I decided to take my out of town guests to the dolce vita and was very disapponted. The food was lousy and expensive not to mention the bread was hard like a rock!! Poor service. I will never go there again

• Cons: poor service, food over priced, not good!!

06/25/09

Disgusted

by RachelinBoston

I have eaten at Dolce Vita and though I was a bigger fan of the old (quieter) location, I always enjoyed the food and thought the owner's bravado was a fun part of the experience. I have recommended the place time and time again to tourists and Bostonians alike.

However - I will never be able to do so again and I am outraged and horrified by what I learned yesterday evening.

I encountered two women talking on the sidewalk in the area and they were very upset (one crying). I overheard a tidbit and had to ask what restaurant they were talking about - after I heard the story I had the *victim* walk me to the restaurant and she pointed specifically to Franco as having pulled her aside after the group's meal.

He advised her that he could reduce their bill if she would oblige to performing a specific (not much imagination needed here folks) inappropriate act for him! This young girl from a small town in the midwest was horrified that this person, an elder (her word) to her, someone in a position of authority who had gained her trust by playing the robust Italian charmer with his "Bella!" and all - he propositioned her this way.

Absolutely disgusting. I call for a boycott. I told her she should make a complaint with the police department. I hope she does. I am so outraged and saddened... I wish there were some way to hold him accountable for being such a despicable cad. All I have is my knowledge and the ability to take my business elsewhere - please join me and spread the word.

• Pros: good food
• Cons: sexual harrassment of customers