A Corolla bar and restaurant open for dinner and drinks Tuesday through Sunday
La Dolce Vita sits on Sunset Blvd in Corolla, a bar and restaurant listed under the Brewery & Bar category with a moderate ($$) price range. It's a straightforward stop for dinner and drinks in the northern Outer Banks, within reach of Corolla's historic district — the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the Whalehead Club, and Currituck Heritage Park — as well as the shops and restaurants along the main corridor.
The bar is closed on Mondays and open the rest of the week, Tuesday through Sunday, for guests who want a sit-down meal or drinks at the bar. Call ahead or check the website for current hours, since exact opening and closing times can shift with the season.
Corolla is one of the northern beaches of the Outer Banks, with the paved road ending at the north end of town — Carova Beach and the other 4x4-only communities continue north along the open beach beyond that point. La Dolce Vita's Sunset Blvd address puts it well within the paved, drive-up part of town, so normal car access applies here.
708 reviews
5 months ago
The best lasagna I have ever had. I’ve had it three times now so is consistent. We go to Corolla every couple years and La Dolce Vita is an absolute must have every time. They don’t take reservations but have always accommodate our large parties with call ahead seating.
3 months ago
Excellent menu: pesto gnocchi, and the alfredo are delicious. So glad they keep these as staples. The specials are always amazing. Great seafood dishes as well. Grayson made excellent wine recommendations to pair with my meal. We keep coming back because everything is consistently high quality.
4 months ago
We stopped here to celebrate my birthday dinner with a group of 3, there was a wait of about 45 min for a table, however we were able to sit right at the bar and order food/ drinks and the vibes were just as good! Negroni and draft Stella were just what we needed. The pasta here is so fresh and tasty, as well as their rosemary bread with oil. We tried the special / seasonal appetizer of a jam bruschetta which was the best we’ve ever had! Highly recommend the chicken parm, chicken Alfredo and the baked ziti!!
3 months ago
I cannot say enough about how pleased I was with this restaurant. The calamari was crisp and the marinara has large chunks of tomato and garlic. The rosemary bread with olive oil is a must. Finally, the dinner servings were large and delicious. My personal favorite was the crab and shrimp penne alla vodka, but the chicken parm was also top shelf. Everyone in my party was very happy with their appetizers, drinks, and meals.
a year ago
Beautiful restaurant and excellent service from the hostess and our server Graceson. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh! We called ahead because they don’t take reservations, just a call ahead. I would recommend calling an hour or more before you would like to eat. I mis- judged that based on other reviews I thought we could get in within a half hour but we had to wait an hour and 20 or so. It was definitely worth the wait. Just noting this detail for others to avoid my mistake.