[1] Fodor's described the restaurant as "extremely casual, with gracious dining areas scattered throughout a restored older house".

[2] Appetizers included marinated mussels with capers, parsley, and potatoes, as well as calamari with mint, orange, and olives.

[2] Known for Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, and antipasti, the restaurant opened in January 2006 and closed in May 2020,[3] after owner Marco Wiles announced plans to sell the building and property in mid 2019.

[6] Fodor's noted "unexpected appetizers" and said, "For fresh gourmet pizzas and interesting starters, head directly to buzzing Dolce Vita on lower Westheimer's restaurant row."

The guide called the margarita "crowd-pleasing" and recommended, "Sit outside in good weather and bad—the patio's covered.