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Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA
Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA
Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA
Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA
Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA

Dolce Vita

4.5 (1445)
$30 and under
Italian
10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Offers

  • Mondays Mussels and Martinis

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:30 AM - 8:45 PM
    Visit us on Mondays and try our Cozze all Pugliese or Cozze al Vapore Mussels for $7. Vodka Martini made with a choice of Cirrus Vodka or Bluecoat Gin. Straight up or dirty $7.

    Mondays Mussels and Martinis Photo
  • Date Night At Dolce Vita

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Every Thursday at Dolce Vita, enjoy dinner for two for $70 per couple! Special includes choice of 3 items from our Cicchetti Menu per person plus choice of a half bottle of champagne to share or a wine flight per person

  • Wine Down Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Every Wednesday at Dolce Vita, enjoy HALF off all bottles of wine valued at $100 or less. Retail Wine is 25% off all day, every day at Dolce Vita!

What 1,445 people are saying

Dolce Vita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Vita consistently delights with its "excellent food and service," offering authentic Italian cuisine and a warm atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "large portions" and "great flavors," making it a favorite for family gatherings and special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "highly recommended" local gem.
1,445 Reviews
  1. Louise

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy our meals at Dolce Vita, but the noise level is quite high and for those of us with hearing loss, it takes some fiddling with hearing aids in order to be able to hear what others at your dinner table are saying without being drowned out by ambient noise. That won't stop us from returning, though.

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  2. Linda

    Tahoe47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The portions were very generous and our server was very attentive. The focaccia bread was a bit tasteless and crispy but everything else was fine.

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  3. Dave

    Richmond27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our family celebrated graduation & dined during lunch time. Everyone enjoyed their pizzas. Unfortunately, our server forgot to add pepperoni to one of the orders & we were charged anyway. Service overall was just ok. That being said, I would give this place another try.

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  4. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC264 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a nice time at dinner at Dolce Vita tonight. I enjoyed my meal very much as did the others. I had the Bolognese sauce on spaghetti, and I loved it! There was one issue with not receiving an order of fried mozzarella, but the restaurant was super busy because of a nearby graduation. 3 of the 4 of us took leftovers home - so great portions and great flavors we wanted to have again. Best of all, big thanks to both Dolce Vita and OpenTable - I left my credit card, and they called me within 5 minutes of leaving. The restaurant couldn't have done that if I hadn't made my reservation via OpenTable so that they could find my phone number. We were able to return to pick up my card, and the person who gave it to me asked to see my ID - well done!

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  5. Nate

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was gas! W food and service was peak, yall ate it up

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  6. Mary Lu

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was slow to bring drinks etc but manager noticed and more than made up for it. Loved going to Dolce Vita for many years.

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  7. Tom

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite local Italian restaurants! Highly recommend!

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  8. Gwendolyn VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Erin was our waitress and I cannot thank her for the high professionalism she provided to us on Friday, April 25.

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  9. Beth VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and the service was excellent!!

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  10. Karen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Easter menu. Great service, great food.

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FAQs

Dolce Vita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 385-1530 ext. 0.

Dolce Vita is rated 4.5 stars by 1445 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Fairfax

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Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Dolce Vita

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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!
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