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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

4.4
4.4
1406 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • 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!
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    US$70.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    A Dolce Vita Valentine! Join us on February 14, 2025 for 3 courses for $70 per person plus an option for a wine tasting at an additional $25 per person. Please visit our website for the full menu
    Valentine's Day photo
  • Fairfax City Winter Restaurant Week

    US$35.00 per person

    24 Feb 2025 - 2 Mar 2025
    Join us for Fairfax City Winter Restaurant Week taking place February 24—March 2, 2025 and enjoy 3 course for only $35! Add a wine tasting per course for an additional $15 per person! Restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit Dolce Vita and try some of our most popular and seasonal dishes.
    Fairfax City Winter Restaurant Week photo

Offers

  • Mondays Mussels and Martinis

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:30 - 20:45
    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 - 16:00 - 21:00
    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 - 21:00
    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 1,406 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Vita offers a delightful dining experience with its "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Regulars appreciate the "friendly staff" and the restaurant's ability to make special occasions memorable with personal touches like "complimentary tiramisu" and personalized cards. The ambiance is "cozy Italian charm," making it a favorite spot for celebrations.
1,406 Reviews
  1. Chuck

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been awhile since we have eaten at Dolce Vita. Joining the wine bar with the restaurant was a great idea. Food was great!

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  2. Debra

    VIP

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was excellent and food was good. Very very busy place

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  3. Beth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Very much enjoyed. Will return.

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  4. shyanna

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, wait staff were very friendly and recommended great specials! Recommend both for a date night and a family dinner!

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  5. Monica

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve always enjoyed this restaurant, but unfortunately, our experience last night was disappointing. The pasta did not seem handmade at all, despite what we expected. I ordered the branzino, and while the fish itself was decent, the base it was served on was completely unappetizing and inedible. We also tried the white pizza, which was equally underwhelming. It lacked garlic and several other ingredients that were listed on the menu. Overall, it was a far cry from the quality we’ve come to expect here.

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  6. Irv

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a fantastic memorable dining experience. On spot, fresh seafood dishes, perfectly cooked pasta and Old World style meatballs. Come a few minutes early and enjoy a handcrafted artisan cocktail before dinner. We did and loved it!

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  7. Thomas

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We saw your name at the George Mason basketball game where you are a sponsor and it reminded me to include you in our list of restaurants to visit and I am glad we did. We had eight people for my wife's birthday dinner. All the dishes were excellent from the grilled octopus appetizer to the ossu bucco and short rib lasagna. And many others. And then I received the bill that was extremely affordable. Great all around experience and we will come here more often now.

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  8. Tami

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Emily was fantastic! Chicken parm was delicious but edges were overcooked. The pancetta on the carbonara was chewy and crunchy is preferred. Overall love this place and usually the food is a 5/5. Also wish the tables for 4 were a bit bigger. Hard to fit everything on it especially when 3 of our 4 meals came with a side of spaghetti. Kudos to Emily. She was hustling many tables. She was personable, did a great job and was very efficient. Next time we come we would ask if she’s working and ask to be seated one of her tables.

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  9. Lolita

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was fine except our birthday girl initially got the wrong meal. Fixed quickly and she received a complimentary tiramisu.

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  10. patty

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Parking was terrible. Booth was uncomfortable. Food was mediocre. Service was reasonable. This visit was not as noteworthy as the past. Maybe,just off but not nearly as good.

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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 1406 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dolce Vita

10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Fairfax
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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