La Vita Dolce

"We drove over 30 minutes to come here, particularly for the lobster tail pastry which was absolutely divine! But the deliciousness of the food was reciprocal to the blase service... two very nice young people who had no expediency or guidance in doing their job. We were served coffee but with no silverware for 20 minutes. It took another 10 to get my bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (the two other diners in the place got their's on plates, mine was wrapped in tinfoil - plopped on our table), then another 20 to get our meat-lover's omelet (new cook dropped it - we get it). I'm coming home with a box full of goodies - pastries and pizza - and that's probably the best way to enjoy this place: take-out."

"Yup drive thru cannoli and all of their products at La Vita Dulce in Tewksbury. All of your favorite Italian specialty foods and pastries, and even an espresso bar to give you a pick-me-up if you need it. I didn't realize that La Vita Dolce - Tewksbury MA is owned by the same Parziale family from the North End, which explains why their Sicilian Pizza is so good."

"The first time I reviewed this place, it was newly opened in Tewksbury and it was worth the drive at the time. I can no longer say that. It was very nicely decorated (which it still is) and last time felt very clean but I took into consideration how many people were in there. It was packed last time versus the last couple of times. Today I had the opportunity to sit at a table while I waited for the pizza and I noticed more than before. First of, the staff seems all unhappy. No one is smiling nor do they welcome you in or even ask what you need. You kind of have to go out for your way to make sure they know you need something. Worse of all, the older staff seemed to be bothered by us ordering things. Like, what else is the point of your business then? The pan cheese pizza seems to always be a hit which is why the food gets 4 stars. They have a deli, they cook other foods and also have pastries. The pastries look a-mazing and for the most part they are delicious. Traditional Italian stuff and then some one the b est I've ever had. They also sell pasta, all sorts of salami, cheese and freshly baked bread. Last couple of times I went the service had taken a dive. It's a bit disappointing because I want to keep going back for the food but the service is enough to not make me want to go back. This is the main reason I changed my review from 4 stars to 2."

"I ordered a pizza and could not believe what I saw when I opened the box - I ordered the pizza lightly cooked. Not only was it NOT lightly cooked, but some slices were burned. Oh, and about the slices: I did not have an actual pizza, but instead there were just a bunch of random slices thrown into the box! Literally! Thrown! Some end slices were just thrown on top of middle slices. I couldn’t believe it. I’ve NEVER had that experience before. This was the first - and last - time I’m ordering from there."

"My first time coming here was recommended by a local. I was pleasantly surprised by the large selection of pastries, pies and cakes. Also calzones and lots of prepared Italian food such as eggplant rollotini, meatballs, stuffed peppers and more for take out or dine in. They have a good selection of panninis, salads and subs. I had a chicken, tomato, spinach and cheese pannini and asked them to hold the avocado as I don't like them. It was delicious. The dining area was very clean and comfortable. They also had a spacious outdoor dining area. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely stop in to get something delicious to eat. Their coffee, hot and cold, is also excellent."