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Paintings on the wall, candle-lit tables and delectable aromas wafting from the kitchen make up a good part of La Dolce Vita's charm, and if you thought a restored mansion might not be the best of places to experience a slice of Italy then this Oxnard restaurant could prove you wrong. With easy-on-the-eye décor and subdued lighting there's an aura of freshness that does much to recall the gentle sea breeze and rolling hills of Italy.

The soft crunch of croutons in a Caesar's will transport you back to California, or perhaps forkfuls of bacon, gorgonzola and candied walnuts tossed with honey Dijon vinaigrette. Follow on with seared ahi served rare over risotto or jasmine rice with baby bok choy drizzled with lemon aioli, or chicken cacciatore roasted with red wine, onions and spices served over linguini.

La Dolca Vita's event calendar is a welcome contrast to the quaint Italian village life; so mark out dates for your diary as there are live music evenings, wine and cigar tastings and cookery classes happening regularly.