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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
4.5
1438 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • Roman Holiday Wine Dinner

    US$85.00 per person

    May 1, 2025 only
    Join us May 1st for the Estate Romana (Roman Holiday) Wine Dinner at Dolce Vita. Our May wine dinner takes you to Rome like Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) and Joe (Gregory Peck) in the iconic movie, Roman Holiday! The menu features dishes from classic roman cuisines and wines from the region. Decor for the wine dinner will reflect the popular movie of its time. All wine dinners begin at 6:30pm.
    Roman Holiday Wine Dinner photo

Offers

  • Mondays Mussels and Martinis

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:30 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
    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 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    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 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    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 1,438 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Vita offers an exceptional dining experience with "authentic food, very good service" and an inviting ambiance. Guests rave about the expertly prepared dishes like branzino and chicken piccata. The knowledgeable staff and "outstanding" service make it a favorite for celebrations. Despite occasional busy nights, the "delicious food" and welcoming atmosphere keep patrons returning.
1,438 Reviews
  1. Beth VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  2. Karen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  3. Mark

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal, authentic food, very good service! Have been there 4 times and will certainly return!

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  4. Robert

    Richmond25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was outstanding and the food was excellent.

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  5. Celia VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our meal at Dolce Vita was exemplary, which is the norm! food , service, and ambiance were pitch perfect. whether it’s a special occasion or a nice supper, Dolce Vita is consistently superb!

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  6. Laura

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Dolce Vita last night to celebrate my birthday with two friends. The waitress and manager were extremely accommodating in responding to multiple questions, and the food was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the branzino entree. Lovely evening.

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  7. Guinevere

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went for a 5-course pre fixe dinner with wine pairing. They had the wine makers there and prior to each course they described each wine and how it paired with the meal. It was a really enjoyable date night.

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  8. Beth

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason I didn’t give service five stars also was because two of the service people called out sick so our poor waitress was stuck doing double duty. She was outstanding. Good was incredible. Wine room was lively and fun!

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  9. June

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All the dishes were absolutely delicious! My friends and I stayed for a long time, chatting and enjoying dessert, and we felt comfortable the whole time.

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  10. Richard VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wine pour for a premium glass was pathetic. Disappointing.

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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 1438 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dolce Vita

10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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