Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant Menu

Indulge in the charm of Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant, located in Fairfax, VA. This hidden gem boasts an array of delectable Italian dishes, including lasagna, fig and pig pizza, calamari, pesto chicken pasta, and grilled octopus appetizer. Sip on half-priced wine on Wednesdays and savor a tiramisu for dessert. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for romantic dates or casual lunches. The attentive staff, like server Calvin, adds a personal touch to your dining experience. Enjoy the renaissance paintings and European architecture that adorn the walls as you savor the authentic, expertly cooked cuisine. Don't miss out on this under-the-radar Italian restaurant - a true culinary delight.

Specials

Cozze Vapore-M&M

Steamed mussels with white wine, tomato, thyme, shallots, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.

$13.00

Burrata And Pistachio Pesto

Candied orange, honey, EVOO

$16.00

Sole Ripieno

stuffed sole filet with lump crab and topped with garlic butter, served over farro and roasted vegetables.

$37.00

White Ragu Fettuccine

Venison and Beef Ragu, sauteed in a White Wine Sage sauce.

$27.00

Fettuccini Nero

Squid ink pasta, lobster, calamari, capers, and white wine butter sauce topped with bread crumbs

$40.00

Braised Beef Piedmontese

Risotto Ermes, Demi Barolo Reduction, butternut squash puree

$37.00

Chocolate Ganache With Berry Reduction

$12.00

Cacio E Pepe Scallops

$38.00

Fried Calamari

Tender slices of calamari hand floured and flash fried, served with lemon and our marinara sauce

$15.00

Pepperone Rolls

Signature pizza dough rolled with Pepperoni and cheese and baked in our wood fired oven.

$10.00

Grilled Octopus & Artichoke

Wood fired marinated artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, garlic potato salad.

$15.00

Whipped Riccotta

candied walnuts, honey, rosemary focaccia crostini

$12.00

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and topped with a lobster sauce

$15.00

Tasca

Brick oven focaccia pockets filled with sausage & mozzarella, topped with arugula

$13.00

Crispy Mozzarella

Fresh mozzarella lightly breaded and fried golden brown, served with our homemade marinara and fresh basil

$9.00

Cicchetti Appetizers (Dd)

Pizza (Dd)

Cheese Pizza

Tomato sauce & Shredded mozzarella cheese

$12.00

Americana Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni & ham

$14.00

Fig And Pig Pizza

Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, house-made fig jam, shaved red onion, and Prosciutto di Parma

$15.00

Margherita Pizza

Tomato sauce, melted fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.

$13.00

Meditaranio Pizza

Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and balsamic glaze

$15.00

Pizza Bianca

Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil

$13.00

Lasagna Della Casa

House made lasagna stuffed with ricotta and seasoned meat

$17.00

Ziti Bolognese

Our homemade ziti pasta baked in a meat bolognese with ricotto and fresh mozzarella

$16.00

Dolce Gamberi

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with pancetta, caramelized onions, and gnocchi in a pernod cream sauce

$18.00

Margherita Pizza

Tomato sauce, melted fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.

$13.00

Fig And Pig Pizza

Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, house-made fig jam, shaved red onion, and Prosciutto di Parma

$15.00

Americana Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni & ham

$14.00

Meditaranio Pizza

Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and balsamic glaze

$15.00

Pizza Bianca

Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil

$13.00

Wood Fired Oven (Dd)

Soups & Salads (Dd)

Insalata Caesar

Romaine lettuce with homemade caesar dressing and fresh-grated parmesan

$8.00

Minestrone Soup

$9.00

Fettuccine Ai Frutti Di Mare

Homemade fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels. In a garlic white wine tomato broth.

$33.00

Linguini Vongole

Fresh shucked top neck clams, chopped sauteed with garlic, white wine, and herbs over homemade linguini.

$22.00

Fettuccine Boscaiola

Homemade fettuccine with pancetta, onion, mushroom, and peas in an egg cream sauce

$19.00

Penne Alla Vodka

Penne pasta with vodka, Parma prosciutto, peas, and mushroom in our pink aurora sauce

$18.00

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic white wine herb sauce over spaghetti pasta.

$26.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Fresh homemade Spaghetti pasta topped with marinara Add Meat Sauce, Meatballs, or Sausage $

$14.00

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne pasta with black olives, hot cherry peppers, capers, and a tomato-garlic sauce

$17.00

Fettuccine Bolognese

red wine braised beef and tomato sauce

$18.00

House Made Pasta (Dd)

Sandwiches (Dd)

Chicken Parm Sub

Breaded chicken breast topped with signature tomato sauce & melted provolone. Served on a sub roll.

$11.99

Sausage & Pepper Sub

Tender sausage roasted with peppers & onions, in our signature tomato sauce & melted provolone served on sub roll.

$12.99

Steak & Cheese Sub

Thinly sliced rib-eye meat sauteed with onions & topped with melted provolone. Served on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

$12.99

Prosciutto-Mozzarella Sub

Grilled pizza dough with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

$12.99

Meatball Parm Sub

Homemade meatballs with signature tomato sauce & melted provolone cheese on a sub roll.

$12.99

Chicken Pesto Sub

Baked with fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, arugula, and pesto.

$12.99

Veal Milanese

breaded & pan fried, topped with lemon, arugula, and parmigiano reggiano with broccolini

$32.00

Chicken Parmigiana

breaded chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with angel hair pasta

$23.00

Grilled Pesto Salmon

fire roasted asparagus, tomatoes and potatoes, topped with pesto cream

$26.00

Risotto Gamberi

Creamy Arborio rice with four jumbo shrimp and crispy pancetta

$24.00

Veal Ossobuco

Veal shank slow braised in a Chianti infused demi-glace served over classic saffron risotto.

$35.00

Chicken Marsala

pan-seared chicken sautéed mushrooms and marsala wine broccolini

$21.00

Ravioli Alla Pesto

Handmade cheese ravioli with sun dried tomato in a decadent pesto cream sauce

$19.00

Chicken Piccatta

pan seared chicken sautéed lemon, capers and white wine with broccolini

$21.00

oz NY Strip

oz. Angus beef with garlic butter, wild mushrooms and roasted potatoes

$35.00

Wood Fired Vegetables

farro, balsamic vinegar, pesto, parmigiano reggiano

$17.00

Grilled Pork Chop

braised white beans, sun dried tomatoes, baby arugula, and marsala sauce

$32.00

Entrees (Dd)

Sides (Dd)

Side Meatballs

homemade meatballs

$5.00

Truffle Fries

Crispy fried shoestring potatoes; tossed with fresh rosemary, white truffle oil, grated parmesan

$5.00

Garlic Broccolini

$6.00

Garlic Bread

$5.00

Side Pasta

$6.00

Side Of Sauce

qt of tomato sauce

$2.50

Side House Salad

$1.99

Side Caeser Salad

$1.99

Grilled Chicken

$6.00

Cannoli

$7.00

Tiramisu

$7.00

Biscotti

$5.00

Desserts (Dd)

Kids Menu

Kids Make Your Own Pasta

$6.00

Kids Flatbread

with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

$6.00

Kids Grilled Chicken

Served with shoestring french fries

$8.00

Meat Lasagna (Feeds )

Layered fresh pasta sheets with seasoned beef, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella

$50.00

PENNE BOLOGNESE (Feeds )

Penne pasta served in a thick homemade meat sauce

$50.00

Spaghetti & MEATBALLS (Feeds )

Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs served with our marinara.

$50.00

Chicken Parmesan (Feeds )

Chicken breast breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served over Homade Penne Pasta

$80.00

Chicken Picatta (Feeds )

Chicken breast in a lemon, white wine, caper sauce. Over Penne pasta

$80.00

Family Meals (Feeds )