We were very pleasantly surprised! The pizzas were delicious – full of flavor, large in size, and with a pretty authentic taste, which we honestly didn’t expect to find in Kyrgyzstan. The menu was only in Kyrgyz, but it had photos of all the dishes, which made it easy enough to choose. The waitress didn’t speak any English, but she was very kind and helpful.
We also tried a cheesecake, which was a bit different from the classic style we’re used to, but still tasty. Prices were quite reasonable too – pizzas range from about 4 to 7 euros, even with plenty of toppings, including some of the more expensive ingredients. The atmosphere was very family-friendly. There was a birthday celebration while we were there, so it was a little noisier than usual, but overall the place was...
Read moreItalian as expected. Dolce Vita is a Italian restaurants that operates on the level you would expect in Europe from your 'Italian round the corner'. The pizza is very good and authentic and the pasta dishes are also as you would expect. Deserts like Tiramisu are limited in authenticity by the locally available ingredients (read: there is neither Mascarpone nor Ladyfinger biscuit in Kyrgyzstan) but still tasty. This restaurant is definitely on my 'emergency list for...
Read moreDolce Vita is, in my opinion, the best place in Bishkek to get pizza as close to the real deal as possible. The chefs are Italian, the pizzas are fantastic, and the other offerings on their menu are delicious as well. If you are coming with a group I recommend calling ahead and reserving a table as this place is usually quite busy (for good reason!). I also appreciate that they have separate areas for smoking and...
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