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Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA

Dolce Vita

4.4
4.4
1391 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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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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
  • Phone number
    (703) 385-1530 ext. 0
  • 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!
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner and Dancing

    $75.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us New Year’s Eve and enjoy a custom four-course menu for $75/person with reservations available between 5-7pm OR $125/person for reservations between 8-10pm, which also includes a DJ and champagne toast at midnight.
    New Year's Eve Dinner and Dancing Photo

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 1,391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Vita offers a charming Italian dining experience with "consistently good pasta" and an "excellent Italian wine list." Known for its homemade pasta and creative wine pairings, this restaurant delights with dishes like baked ziti and fettuccine bolognese. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and the cozy atmosphere. Enjoy inventive options and specials like Mussels and Martini nights, making it a "terrific restaurant" for celebrations.

1,391 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are repeat customers and are never disappointed in the excellent service and delicious food! Thank you for making our family gatherings so special.

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  2. Elaine

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely pre Christmas lunch there today. The food was excellent and the wait staff were really very nice. We had chicken entrees and both (parmigiana and marsala) and both were excellent. Lots of food so we had leftovers for the next day. Definitely putting this on our repeat visit list.

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  3. Debra

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food! We enjoyed our holiday lunch very much!

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  4. Edie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was very busy . First time back in a long time. Food was not good my husband dish was supposed to have a red sauce came with white. My gnocchi was mushroom . Mushrooms on top were burnt the dish had a burnt flavor. We would not go back Extremely loud Edie

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  5. Anita

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was outstanding, everyone was very friendly and attentive to our large group of 9 on a busy Saturday evening . The food came out in a timely manner and the pace was good - just the right amount of time between apps and entrées. The food was delicious and everything was hot, which can be a challenge with large groups. I would highly recommend Dolce Vita!

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  6. Susan

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was delicious and service was lovely. Dolce Vita is a favorite!

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  7. Katie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food! Nice server. Only negative is parking. Not a lot of parking - you have to valet.

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  8. Alessandro

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of the bright LED ceiling lights in the dining room were angled to beam directly into diners' faces, making it very uncomfortable. The shrimp wrapped in pancetta was actually wrapped in plain old bacon, and somewhat burnt at that! The rib lasagna tasted less like a lasagna and more like a pile of overcooked meat! And the pasta ai frutti di mare came in a spicy arrabiata-style sauce, rather than in the marinara sauce that it was supposed to. Overall, an unpleasant and expensive dining experience.

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  9. trish

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is fantastic. Always is. My husband and I went for our Wedding Anniversary recently. When we arrived they wished us a happy anniversary and asked what number. When we sat down they gave us a personal written card and complimentary glasses of Prosecco to toast with. Very nice, personal touch. The food is always good.

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  10. Greg

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife's birthday here, her favorite restaurant. Our party of 8 was so fun. Our service and food were both impecable!

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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 4.4 stars by 1391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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!
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