La Dolce Vita Ristorante
Book the corner table on Prospect Street. Order the branzino whole and the house pasta. The kitchen knows how to use butter without apology. By 7 pm the light hits the street exactly right, and you'll understand why locals eat here instead of the waterfront spots down the block.
Branzino whole. The house-made pastas change but they're always right. Ask what the special is.
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- 1237 Prospect St Ste p, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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