★★★★★
Excellent new place — food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and beautifully presented.
Italian Restaurants · Tapestry Park · Jacksonville
Dolce Vita
Modern Italian
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The place
Dolce Vita Modern Italian is a modern Italian restaurant in Tapestry Park, Jacksonville, located at 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Suite 1, FL 32246. The kitchen is led by Chef Francesco, originally from Florence, and the menu centers on handmade pasta with gluten-free options available. Signature dishes include lasagna with vodka sauce and pork chop al vino rosso. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. and is closed Mondays. Reservations are accepted through OpenTable and recommended on weekends. The bar program features eight signature spritzes alongside Italian wine and craft cocktails. Live sax and violin music is scheduled Friday through Sunday evenings. The restaurant holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 1,095 reviews. Phone: (904) 909-9790.
Tucked into Tapestry Park off Southside Boulevard, Dolce Vita Modern Italian brings an upscale, intimate take on Italian cooking to the Deerwood corridor of Jacksonville. The dining room leans stylish and dim-lit, with live sax or violin on weekend nights and a glassed-in bar that pours eight house spritz variations. It opened in 2025 and quickly climbed to a 4.7-star Google rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
Chef Francesco, who trained in Florence, builds the menu around handmade pasta — the lasagna with vodka sauce gets the most repeat mentions, and a gluten-free pasta program runs alongside the standard board. Heavier plates include the pork chop al vino rosso ($35), pan-seared salmon, and a rotating list of daily specials. Start with the bruschetta and pair dinner with a Limoncello or Aperol spritz from the signature list.
Reservations are taken through OpenTable and are the safer move on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant sits in a walkable shopping-plaza setting with free surface parking directly in front of the door. Takeout is available by phone; delivery runs through standard third-party apps. The dining room is indoor-focused, so the patio and dog policy are limited compared with riverfront spots — call ahead if you are bringing a pet.
Chef Francesco from Florence leads the kitchen
Handmade pasta program
Gluten-free pasta and sauces available
Eight signature spritz creations
What to expect
An upscale-casual Italian dinner spot in Tapestry Park with handmade pasta, an eight-spritz bar program, and weekend live music. Reservations recommended; entrees mostly $20–$40.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Good food, great people. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was stylish and intimate.
★★★★★
One of our favorite spots in Jacksonville — Chef Francesco's handmade pasta and the live music are the highlight.
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Frequently asked
Does Dolce Vita Modern Italian take reservations?
Yes — reservations are accepted through OpenTable and are recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Is Dolce Vita Modern Italian dog/pet friendly?
The dining room is indoor-focused and patio seating is limited; call (904) 909-9790 before bringing a pet.
Where do I park near Dolce Vita Modern Italian?
Free surface parking is available in the Tapestry Park shopping plaza directly in front of the restaurant at 9823 Tapestry Park Circle.
What are the most popular dishes at Dolce Vita Modern Italian?
Repeat-mentioned dishes include the lasagna with vodka sauce, pork chop al vino rosso ($35), bruschetta, and the daily handmade pasta. Chef Francesco's pasta program is the menu's centerpiece.
What are Dolce Vita Modern Italian's hours?
Closed Monday. Tuesday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m. Dinner-only service.
Does Dolce Vita Modern Italian offer takeout or delivery?
Takeout is available by calling (904) 909-9790; delivery is available through standard third-party apps.
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