Dolce Vita

Name: Dolce Vita
Address: 10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, United States, 22030
Telephone: (703) 385-1530 ext. 0
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1082 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Our restaurant and wine bar has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in the City of Fairfax for over twenty years. It all starts with our unique brick oven, one of the first wood-fired ovens in NOVA, and our fresh pastas made in-house every day. The scents of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs follow you through the restaurant as you see the hand-painted murals covering our walls. These personal touches provide a cozy setting that takes you away to Italy and is perfect for any occasion. Our menu has a range of dishes, from traditional Italian offerings to unique personal selections. We are dedicated to using fresh ingredients from our own garden and sourced from other local farms. Dolce Vita always strives to be on the forefront of being creative and offering excellent food and service. All of us here welcome you with open arms and can’t wait to spend more memorable years with you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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Takeout

(703) 385-1530 ext. 0

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 385-1530 ext. 0
Website
http://www.dolcevitaitaliankitchenandwinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Let us bring the party to you! Big or small, casual drop-off or full-service event, let us make your celebration something special.
Private party facilities
Our private dining experts are more than happy to create a custom experience catered to your needs. We offer multiple event spaces to host any of your birthdays, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, corporate events, special functions, cocktail hours, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s & holiday parties!
Private party contact
Cyrus Coleman: (888) 286-5449

Location
10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Parking details
We offer complementary valet service on Friday's and Saturday's
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$6.99
Grilled baguette, roasted garlic tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Arancini$8.99
Fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed with Italian sausage, cheese and green peas
Zucchini Fritte$8.99
Slices of zucchini fried golden brown served lightly salted with lemon, parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil
Antipasti Plate$17.99
An array of artisanal cheeses, cured or smoked meats, nuts, dried figs, and pickled onions
Cozze al Vapore$11.99
Fresh mussels simmered in a white wine garlic broth with chopped tomatoes and grilled crostini
Gamberi Cinque Terre$12.99
Large shrimp wrapped in bacon in a homemade lobster cream sauce
Calamari Fritte$11.99
Sliced calamari rings flash fried and served with lemon and our marinara sauce
Tasca$12.99
Brick oven focaccia pockets filled with sopressata and fresh mozzarella, topped with arugula and parmesan

Salads

Salad additions: $6 Steak*, Salmon, (3) Shrimp, $4 Chicken, or $9 (3) Scallops

Insalata Dolce Vita$6.99
Mixed green salad with cucumber, carrot, red onion, cherry tomato, and our house balsamic dressing
Insalata Caesar*$7.99
Crisp romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh-grated parmesan
Siciliana$8.99
Romaine, red pepper, red onion, olive, cucumber, and feta cheese in our house balsamic dressing
Arugula-Prosciutto$11.99
Arugula, prosciutto, ricotta salata, smoked almonds, wine-poached figs, and a port reduction
Mozzarella Caprese$8.99
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

Pizza Toppings

Premium Cheeses
Fresh Mozzarella | Gorgonzola | Goat Cheese | Shaved Parmesan
- each$1.50
Meats
Sausage | Pepperoni | Bacon | Ham | Prosciutto | Anchovies | Chicken | Meatballs
- each$2.00
Vegetables
Green Peppers | Onions | Mushrooms | Roasted Red Peppers | Kalamata Olives | Spinach | Tomatoes | Zucchini | Artichoke | Eggplant
- each$1.50

Brick Oven Baked Pizzas

Cheese$10.99
Tomato sauce, a shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese blend, and basil
Pizza Bianca$11.99
Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil
Margherita$11.99
Tomato sauce, homemade fresh mozzarella, and basil
The Fig and Pig$14.99
Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheese, house made fig jam, shaved red onion, and prosciutto
Primavera$14.99
Pesto, ricotta cream sauce, roasted zucchini, tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers, sea salt and balsamic drizzle
Americana$12.99
Tomato sauce, a shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese blend, sausage, pepperoni, and ham
Mediteranio$14.99
Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, parmesan, and balsamic glaze

Entrees

Entrée Additions (+$4/ea): (3) Meatballs, Meat Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Sausage, (3) Scallops, $9 (3) Shrimp $6

Spaghetti Pomodoro$12.99
Fresh homemade Spaghetti pasta topped with marinara
Risotto al Gamberi$19.99
Creamy Arborio rice with four jumbo shrimp and crispy pancetta
Vegetable Risotto$15.99
With mushrooms, zucchini, peas, tomatoes, herbs, and parmesan with a balsamic reduction
Cavatelli Sardi$15.99
Cavatelli pasta asparagus, roasted garlic, sausage, onion, and cherry tomatoes
Ravioli alla Pesto$18.99
Cheese ravioli in a light pesto cream sauce with sundried tomatoes
Fettuccine Carbonara$16.99
Homemade fettuccine pasta with pancetta, onion, mushrooms, and peas in an egg cream sauce
Penne Arrabbiata$15.99
Short penne pasta with olives, spicy cherry peppers, capers, and tomatoes
Penne alla Vodka$15.99
Short penne pasta with vodka, Parma prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in our pink aurora sauce
Gnocchi Romagnola$18.99
Gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and mushrooms in aurora sauce
Fettuccine Botticelli$16.99
Grilled chicken and broccoli in a cream sauce
Fileto della Casa$34.99
10oz. hand cut prime filet mignon grilled and finished with a marsala wine, balsamic vinegar infused demiglace, with mashed potato and vegetable of the day
Shrimp Scampi$24.99
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic white wine herb sauce over spaghetti pasta
Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare$32.99
Homemade fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels; Choose garlic white wine herb broth or prosecco cream sauce
Linguini Vongole$19.99
Little neck clams sautéed with tomato, herbs, and chopped clams, over homemade pasta; Choose garlic white wine or marinara sauce
Grilled Salmon*$23.99
Grilled Atlantic Salmon filet, lemon white wine, capers roasted tomato and mashed potato
Baked Ziti Bolognese$15.99
Homemade short pasta baked in our brick oven with ricotta, mozzarella, and our homemade meat sauce
Lasagna della Casa$15.99
House made lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara
Cannelloni della Casa$15.99
Veal and spinach filled cannelloni baked in our pink aurora sauce

Sides

Garlic Bread$5.00
Pasta & Sauce$6.00
Seasonal Vegetable$5.00
Sauteed Spinach$5.00
Sausage Links$6.00
Garlic Broccolini$6.00
Gluten-Free Bread$3.00

What 1,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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Sincere
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very good, moderately generous portions, and of high quality. They service was very nice.
j
johnw
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful. Our server Brit was fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful evening
DB
DBurn
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was amazing! It was difficult to get our waitress’ attention but overall great!
NF
NatalieF
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
This restaurant is underated. Excellent, non-Americanized Italian food with great homemade pasta. The arrabiata and fra diavolo sauces are actually spicy, unlike at many places. The special with lobster, fettuccine, and fra diavolo (or aurora sauce) exceeded my expectations with a LOT of lobster for the money. We enjoyed the bruschetta and tiramisu as well. The atmosphere on a Friday is tough for a date night, though. It was hard to carry on much of a conversation. It's also a very casual crowd. We'll be back in jeans midweek for an awesome meal without a pretentious atmosphere.
ED
ED19
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out! Service was incredible, food was delicious, and price was very reasonable!
MG
MelissaG
St. Louis
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Went here to celebrate my birthday with a girlfriend. Wine was great, food was subpar. May come again for drinks but will eat elsewhere.
SU
SUZANNEP
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had 4 different meals in our group and everyone loved their meals. Would definitely recommend and will go back. Awesome experience and great food.
LL
LovinLivinAtTheLake
Richmond
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining here. Dolce Vita was highly recommended and did not disappoint! Looking forward to a return visit.
P
Path
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Treated at the door, told table was not ready and we could wait at a table by the front door and enjoy a beverage while we waited. Friends ordered beer and we ordered wine. Almost immediately after receiving drinks our table was ready. Upon seating noticed quite a difference between our pour of wine and those at other tables. Our server was quite busy and difficult to find when we needed something. Not the best experience. Have been here many other times with a much much better outcome. I will put this dining experience as just “one of those things.” Will return and hope for a much better experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food and service was good. Hard to find good Italian spots nearby but this is one of them. Will definitely go again.
G
Greg
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and beautifully remodeled.
ID
IDavis
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and service.
M
Mike
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner on the NYE prize fixe menu with tastings!
D
Devo
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
on a very busy night, the food was fabulous, the service impeccable
BC
BuzC
Washington DC
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They put on an exquisite New Year's eve dinner. One of the most enjoyable we have had in years! Buz Carpenter
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VanR
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Went in for new years eve dinner. Called ahead to ensure they were offering the normal menu for our 4pm reservation. Was rudely interpreted by "the manager" while ordering and was told they were not set up for the normal menu eventhough the hostess gave us the normal menu at our table. He then confirmed the kitchen could make our food. Fried zucchini came out with an empty ramekin assuming it was supposed to be marinara. Food was fine nothing special. Not a pleasant experience and won't be going back
AS
AmandaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. We were celebrating my son's 21st birthday, and they had a flight of Italian wines to try. Husband got seafood risotto that was so rich and fabulous. I had Saltimboco, son had pizza, and other son had milenese. Everything was off the charts.
AW
AlexW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve. Fantastic menu. Amazing service. We love this place.
V
Verde
Washington DC
113 reviews
vip
4.0
113 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Pleasant neighborhood restaurant with great brick oven pizza and nice pasta choices.
F
Fran
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been patrons of Dolce Vita for 25-30 years. We find it to be one of the best Italian restaurants in Northern Virginia .
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Archit3ct
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We got together with another couple of friends to celebrate Christmas and the end of the year. The Fig and Pig pizza was our appetizer and it’s a favorite of ours. We had two bottles of the Brunello de Montalcino, which was gorgeous. Two had baked ziti from the wood burning oven, 1-penne with sausage and asparagus, and I had the salmon with mussels clams and linguine. Every dish was delicious and we had some leftovers for today’s lunch. We also shared one tiramisu between us for just a little bite. Attentive service and lively atmosphere.
JP
JoePuzzo
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classic Italian! Yummy salad, nice bread, great pasta.
MC
MCreview
Richmond
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great flavored food. Moved through quickly but not rushed to be able to make a show after dinner.
PH
PatriciaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wine bar area is cozy and quaint. Our waitress was super. Food and drinks were lovely with nice portions. The mussels were the best I have ever had.
J
Joanne
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was excellent! We will be back.
B
Beefeater
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday treat
J
Julebird
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Hard to believe but at 7 PM, they were out of bread! Very busy, so not the usual level of service. Also felt rushed. Usually, a bit more attention and care to get special requests correct. Food is very, very good and great wine selection for sure.
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Annette
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was a full house - every table taken but worth the wait! Excellent food!
TC
TaraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is very good. I got the lasagna and my husband and son got pizza. The pizza is thin crust the way my husband likes and he was very satisfied as was my son. My lasagna was like my homemade from scratch lasagna which is my favorite, so needless to say it was very tasty. We had a party of 12 and the service was excellent. Will definitely visit this place again.
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Tatianaw
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our servers were excellent. We got sat quickly at our table. We arrived early for our reservations and the two women bartenders were friendly and quick!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time! Food was delicious, atmosphere cozy and festive. Service was great and everyone was friendly. It was a wonderful date night!
SS
SusanS
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed by Dolce Vita! The food is always excellent, and the service is great as well. Their house made pasta is delicious and the meat and seafood dishes are also phenomenal. Can't recommend it highly enough!
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Wade
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and the service by Kevin was outstanding. We met a friend for lunch that we had not seen for quite some time. We took a long time catching up and we never felt rushed. Thanks to the team at Dolce Vita.
M
Magalirga
Richmond
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice restaurant, food was good as well as service.
RM
RobertM
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was excellent, with nice selection and impeccably prepared and plated. Service was a little slow and would have liked them to check in with us more frequently.
DB
DeniseB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner with the extended family before we went back home. Food was excellent and service was fabulous. Definitely coming back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service and a great meal. The salmon was the favorite tonight. So good that we will be back soon for more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is consistently amazing and the service is always impeccable. I love how welcomed my family and I feel every time we visit.
JG
JeffG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend. Everyone from the host/hostesses and wait staff and valet attendants were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food is incredible and very reasonably priced. This might be our new favorite spot!
D
Dalee
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quaint home made Italian with a flair. Worth the drive

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Dolce Vita using the Order Online button. Dolce Vita also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 385-1530 ext. 0.

Dolce Vita is rated 4.6 stars by 1082 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(703) 385-1530 ext. 0

Other options

Order online

10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fairfax
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer complementary valet service on Friday's and Saturday's
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dolcevitaitaliankitchenandwinebar.com/
Phone number
(703) 385-1530 ext. 0
Catering
Let us bring the party to you! Big or small, casual drop-off or full-service event, let us make your celebration something special.
Private party facilities
Our private dining experts are more than happy to create a custom experience catered to your needs. We offer multiple event spaces to host any of your birthdays, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, corporate events, special functions, cocktail hours, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s & holiday parties!
Private party contact
Cyrus Coleman: (888) 286-5449

Dolce Vita

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Penne Arrabbiata

Bruschetta

A Dolce Vita Specialty

Appetizers

Bruschetta$6.99

Arancini$8.99

Zucchini Fritte$8.99

Antipasti Plate$17.99

Cozze al Vapore$11.99

Gamberi Cinque Terre$12.99

Calamari Fritte$11.99

Tasca$12.99

Salads

Insalata Dolce Vita$6.99

Insalata Caesar*$7.99

Siciliana$8.99

Arugula-Prosciutto$11.99

Mozzarella Caprese$8.99

Pizza Toppings

Premium Cheeses

Meats

Vegetables

Brick Oven Baked Pizzas

Cheese$10.99

Pizza Bianca$11.99

Margherita$11.99

The Fig and Pig$14.99

Primavera$14.99

Americana$12.99

Mediteranio$14.99

Entrees

Spaghetti Pomodoro$12.99

Risotto al Gamberi$19.99

Vegetable Risotto$15.99

Cavatelli Sardi$15.99

Ravioli alla Pesto$18.99

Fettuccine Carbonara$16.99

Penne Arrabbiata$15.99

Penne alla Vodka$15.99

Gnocchi Romagnola$18.99

Fettuccine Botticelli$16.99

Fileto della Casa$34.99

Shrimp Scampi$24.99

Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare$32.99

Linguini Vongole$19.99

Grilled Salmon*$23.99

Baked Ziti Bolognese$15.99

Lasagna della Casa$15.99

Cannelloni della Casa$15.99

Featured Items

Marsala

Piccata

Parmigiana

Saltimbocca

Milanese

Sorrentino

Sides

Garlic Bread$5.00

Pasta & Sauce$6.00

Seasonal Vegetable$5.00

Sauteed Spinach$5.00

Sausage Links$6.00

Garlic Broccolini$6.00

Gluten-Free Bread$3.00

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