Because our desserts are made fresh and without preservatives, we keep a limited number of items in stock.
Please call 3 - 4 days ahead if you wish to order a specific dessert. However, we do keep a few items on hand for last minute orders. Prices are subject to change.
 
Zuccotto
La Dolce Via's signature dessert. Chocolate and vanilla cake sponges cut into a star pattern, misted with brandy and amaretto, filled with whipped cream with chopped almonds, hazelnuts, and bittersweet chocolate.
$45.00
Zabione
Vanilla cake sponges layered with marsala-rum cream filling, frosted with whipped cream, and finished with ground toasted almonds and flecks of bittersweet chocolate.
$35.00
Tiramisu
The classic Italian dessert made in the classic Italian way: Homemade ladyfingers layered with homemade mascarpone filling, accented with dark rum and coffee.
$45.00
 
 
 
Chocolate Mousse Torte
Rich, dense cake for chocolate lovers only! Chocolate buttermilk sponges misted with sweetened brandy, layered with dark chocolate mousse and frosted with light chocolate mousse.
$35.00
Moka
Genoise (butter) sponges soaked with coffee and coffee liqueur, layered with chocolate mousse, frosted with espresso buttercream and finished with bittersweet chocolate flecks and an espresso bean on each slice.
$35.00
Diplomatico
Genoise (butter) sponges soaked with coffee and dark rum, filled with chocolate mousse, frosted with chocolate glaze and finished with an Italian amareena cherry on each slice.
$35.00
 
 
 
 
Most of our desserts can be made in wedding cake form. We recommend meeting with our head pastry chef for a tasting before placing your order. Our wedding cakes are designed to be delicious as well as beautiful, and are made specially to suit your tastes and preferences.

With few exceptions, the cost is $2.00/person.

Pictured here is Torta Diana, made with lemon-almond sponges, chocolate ganache filling and frosting, dusted with almonds and bitter-sweet chocolate and decorated with handmade white chocolate leaves.

 
 
 
 
Vesuvio: $45.00
Rum-brandy-chocolate sponges layered into a dome shape with whipped cream, almonds, hazelnuts, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of candied orange peel, drizzled with chocolate-espresso glaze to resemble Mount Vesuvius.

Mascarpone Cheesecake: $40.00
Made with a combination of our homemade mascarpone and cream cheese, on an exclusive biscotti crust, topped with an optional chocolate glaze.

Coconut Cake: $35.00
Unbelievably light chiffon sponges layered with coconut vanilla bean pastry cream frosted with whipped cream and covered with flaked coconut.

Elizabetta: $35.00
White sponges infused with sweetened lemon juice, layered with a tart lemon curd, then frosted with lemon cream.

Key Lime Pie: $30.00
Our spin on the classic. Topped with whipped cream or meringue, this pie will have you hooked after one bite! Due to its short shelf life, this dessert is strictly Special Order Only.

Chocolate Espresso Torte: $30.00
Soft, almost pudding-like torte with a rich flavor of chocolate and espresso.

Chocolate Almond / Gianduia (Flourless Tortes): $27.00
Dense chocolate and nut desserts using ground almonds or hazelnuts in place of flour, covered with chocolate glaze and nuts.

Crostata di Pere: $35.00
Our classic Italian pastry shell with marsala-soaked pears, covered with pastry cream.

Crostata di Limone: $35.00
Italian pastry shell with a tart lemon filling sweetened only with honey, finished with bittersweet chocolate wedges and pistacios.

Assorted Pies *
Available with Italian traditional flaky, or graham cracker crusts, subject to the seasonal availability of fruits. Pies are made to order, including but not limited to: blueberry, apple, lemon, lime, chocolate cream, coconut cream, banana cream, cherry, peach, plum, etc. Sizes vary also. *Prices vary by size.