Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Fairfax
Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA

Dolce Vita

4.4
4.4
1380 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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

  • New Year's Eve Dinner and Dancing

    US$75.00 per person

    31 Dec 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
  • Rioja Spain Wine Tasting

    US$35.00 per person

    23 Nov 2024 only
    Elite Wines is bringing you wines of Rioja, Spain! Immerse yourself in the world of flavors as you taste exceptional wines from Rioja. Tasting list: -CVNE, "Monopole" Rioja Blanco 2023 -CVNE Rioja Reserva 2017 -Vino Otano "Barrel Fermented" Rioja Blanco 2019 -Vina Real, Rioja Crianza 2019 -Vina Real, Rioja Rerserva 2017
  • Uncork the Senses - an Aromatized Winte Tasting

    US$35.00 per person

    27 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for an enchanted evening of aromatized and fortified wine where the nuances of fine wine meet the allure of fragrant aromas. Featuring Moletto SpritZone, La Canelese White and Red Vermouth and Villa Ligi Whisila. Presented by Fabio Marrone and Bravo Wine Imports! Make your dinner reservations and tell the waiter to add the wine tasting experience! Buon Appetito

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 1,380 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Vita offers a delightful Italian dining experience, with consistently "good pasta" and a fantastic wine selection. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and welcoming ambiance. Highlights include inventive specials and a cozy atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Despite occasional noise, the "amazing food and great value" make it a beloved spot for many.

1,380 Reviews
  1. Raven

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was amazing. The fried mozzarella and the arancini were so delicious and a great way to start off the meal. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the chicken had such amazing flavor. Service was fast and impeccable. The restaurant had a very comfortable and homey Italian feel, and it was very reasonably priced. 10/10, will be dining again.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Abigail

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and staff were attentive and polite.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Heide

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was challenged. It was over 20 minutes before we even got water. We had to get up and go to the bar and I think the manager came and gave us water and started service. 30 min after we arrived the waitress showed up with water. Food was delicious. Wine overpriced. Dinner for four was $320 .

    Is this helpful?

  4. Richard

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with great food and friendly staff. Service was understandably a bit slow to start, but settled down nicely and we had a great meal. Super nice reception staff. Great drinks!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Sasan

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderfully busy ambiance. From appetizers to desserts and espresso, food was delicious, though I do regret not getting a pizza! I appreciated the waitress taking the time to joke around with the family as well!

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was okay, but the waitress was rude and lacked manners. She messed up our bill twice and never bothered to apologize. There were many fruit flies, and one even flew into one of our drinks. It was gross!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Michael

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu has a great variety, something for everyone. My only warning is to make time to navigate the tiny chaotic parking lot; it was a nightmare. Very tight combined with steady pizza take out traffic it is not for the faint of heart.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Matthew

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening! Restaurant knew we were celebrating an anniversary and made the night special for us. Our meals were fabulous, wine selections were good and the recommendations made by the wait staff was spot-on. Glad we came and we'll be back.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Carmen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was welcoming, efficient, personable and went the extra mile to ensure that I had a joyful and memorable birthday dining experience ! We are regular patrons and will continue to return to Dolce Vita !

    Is this helpful?

  10. Mohan

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked that it was Pretty empty and quiet for a Wednesday afternoon. Appetizer was amazing. Entrees were overcooked and pretty underwhelming.

    Is this helpful?

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 1380 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
Booked 32 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!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo