La Dolce vita

  • Italian restaurant in Pornic

Presentation

La Dolce Vita, an Italian restaurant in the heart of Pornic.
Located just a stone’s throw from Pornic Castle, La Dolce Vita invites you to enjoy a gourmet interlude with an Italian flair. Inspired by the Italian way of life, the restaurant celebrates life’s simple pleasures: sharing a good meal, savouring the moment, and coming together over generous, authentic cuisine.

La Dolce Vita enjoys a prime location in the town centre, right next to Pornic’s iconic landmarks. The restaurant also has a pleasant surprise in store for its guests with a lush garden at the rear, a true haven of calm, perfect for a peaceful lunch or dinner on sunny days.

Authentic, home-made Italian cuisine
In the kitchen, an Italian chef from Verona, with 37 years’ experience and a rich international background, offers a menu inspired by the great Italian culinary traditions.
Signature pizzas, antipasti, Italian specialities, home-made pasta and ravioli, not to mention indulgent desserts: every dish is prepared entirely on site, with care and passion.

The restaurant prioritises the use of fresh, high-quality produce, sourced from Italian and local suppliers, in a spirit of trust and authenticity.

 A place steeped in history for the people of Pornic and a family venture
Opening in late 2025, La Dolce Vita is part of the history of an iconic venue for Italian dining in Pornic. 
Over the years, this well-known establishment has gone by various names: La Main à la Pâte, La Galère Romaine, and then Le Jardin à l’Italienne.
The manager, originally from Pornic, has known this restaurant for several decades. For Marjorie, it was actually the first restaurant she ever visited 24 years ago, and she has fond memories of La Galère Romaine and the Briand family who ran it at the time.

La Dolce Vita is now run by a family: parents and two sons, driven by a shared passion for gastronomy and travel.
One of the sons is a professional chef, with several seasons’ experience, notably in Corsica. The mother, who comes from the tourism sector, contributes to the quality of the welcome and the sense of service, which are essential to the customer experience.

 Italian specialities, pizzas and Apulian burrata
The homemade pizzas are one of the restaurant’s signature dishes, featuring sometimes daring combinations that pleasantly surprise the taste buds.
Among the star products, Apulian burrata is available in both savoury and sweet versions, alongside classic Italian dishes.

 Spritz bar and Italian wines
La Dolce Vita also features a Spritz bar, offering 15 variations of this iconic cocktail.
The wine list showcases Italy through a representative selection of its major wine-growing regions, ideal for pairing with the dishes on offer.

La Dolce Vita offers visitors and locals alike a genuine taste of Italy right in the heart of Pornic, combining authentic cuisine, a pleasant setting and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to discover for a moment of shared enjoyment and culinary delight.

La Dolce Vita is one of the restaurants in Pornic featured by the Destination Pornic Tourist Office.





 
Opening day(s)

From Friday 01 May to Wednesday 30 September 2026

Every day

from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 22:30

From Thursday 01 October to Thursday 31 December 2026

Wednesday, Thursday

from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

from 12:00 to 15:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30

Past Opening day(s)

From Thursday 01 January to Thursday 30 April 2026

Wednesday, Thursday

from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

from 12:00 to 15:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30

Information
  • TYPE OF RESTAURANT :
    • Pizzeria
  • SPECIALITIES :
    • Food and wine
    • Wood fire cooking
    • Italian food
    • Home-made ice creams
    • mussels according to season
    • Homemade pastries
    • Pizza
    • Specialty: mussels and fries
  • CAPACITY :
    • 2 Restaurant room(s)
    • 56 No. of seats on dining rooms
    • 50 No. of seats on the terrace
    • tables en extérieur (sur le sable)
  • Frame and comfort :
    • Garden
    • Outdoor terrace
  • GROUPS WELCOME :
    • groups accepted
    • 20 Minimum people
    • 40 Maximum persons
    • Coach park distance 0,2 m
    • Seminar
  • ACCESSIBILITY :
    • Accessible for mobility impaired persons with help
  • PETS :
    • Pets allowed
Equipment & Services
  • FACILITIES ET SERVICES :
    • Bar
  • Baby/child equipments, services :
    • highchair
    • Kid menu
    • outdoor games
    • Accessible washrooms for children
  • Sevices of the establishment :
    • take away meal
    • sale to take away
  • Takeaway menu days :
    • Monday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
  • Events :
    • Valentine menu
    • New Year's Menu
Comfort
  • RESTAURANT GUIDE LISTINGS :
    • Le Petit Futé

Prices

  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Cash in Euros
    • Credit card
    • Holiday Vouchers (specific cheque only valid in France)
    • Specific cheque only valid in France
    • Specific cheque only valid in France
    • Specific cheque only valid in France
    • Specific cheque only valid in France

Map

Destination
La Dolce Vita
42 rue des Sables
44210
PORNIC
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.11474
Longitude : -2.10392
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  • Distance from the center (church ) :
    • 200 m. from the center of Pornic
    • 2,5 km. from the center Sainte Marie sur Mer
    • 5 km. from the center Le Clion sur Mer
    • less than 1 Km. from the center
  • Distance from the train station :
    • 600 m. from the train station of Pornic
    • less than 1 Km. from the train station
  • Distance from the sea :
    • Less than 100 m. from the sea
    • 50 m. from the sea
Contact details
La Dolce vita
42 rue des Sables
44210
PORNIC
email / message
Phone : +33 2 40 82 47 02
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