Italian restaurant at 1237 Prospect St in La Jolla's Village, 92037, with ocean views and a relaxed neighborhood dining atmosphere. La Dolce Vita Ristorante has been a La Jolla stalwart for decades, offering the same kind of candlelit, old-school Italian evening that Manhattan of La Jolla delivers from its Fay Avenue dining room. The menu covers house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, seafood dishes, and a wine list that reflects the Italian regions behind the kitchen's cooking. Generous portions and consistent quality have earned it a loyal base of returning guests. First-timers who fall for the family trattoria atmosphere find the same spirit at Cafe Milano on Pearl Street.