"Dolce Vita" is a song by English singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor. It was released on 25 July 2025 through Decca Records, as the fifth single from her eighth studio album, Perimenopop (2025).
"Dolce Vita" was written by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Samuel Robert Knowles, Ron Tyson, Norman Harris, Allan Wayne Felder, David Arnold, Clementine Douglas, and Baz Kaye. The track was co-produced by Kaye and Knowles (under his stage name Karma Kid), with additional production by Richard Jones. In the single's press release, Ellis-Bextor said of the track:
It was released alongside an accompanying visualizer on July 25, 2025, with Ellis-Bextor confirming that it would be the final song released ahead of her eighth studio album. "Dolce Vita" appears as the fifth track on Perimenopop.
Samantha Mason of mxdwn Music described the track as "perfect for the summertime," writing: "The upbeat, catchy track features bright instrumentals and Ellis-BextorâÂÂs beautiful layered vocalsâÂÂa match made in heaven." Genna Rivieccio of Culled Culture praised Ellis-Bextor's performance, noting that she "radiates the jubilance that can only be achieved through truly appreciating (and living) la dolce vita," highlighting the song's chorus. Rivieccio also praised the song "dreamy" production which, she stated: "complement the lyrics with sonic levity". Jo Forrest of TotalNtertainment called the track "a sophisticated slice of sunshine", while dubbing it as "joyful". BrooklynVegan included the song among its list of the ten most notable releases of the week.
Credits adapted from Apple Music.