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.
Burrata And Pistachio Pesto
Candied orange, honey, EVOO
Sole Ripieno
stuffed sole filet with lump crab and topped with garlic butter, served over farro and roasted vegetables.
White Ragu Fettuccine
Venison and Beef Ragu, sauteed in a White Wine Sage sauce.
Fettuccini Nero
Squid ink pasta, lobster, calamari, capers, and white wine butter sauce topped with bread crumbs
Braised Beef Piedmontese
Risotto Ermes, Demi Barolo Reduction, butternut squash puree
Chocolate Ganache With Berry Reduction
Cacio E Pepe Scallops
Fried Calamari
Tender slices of calamari hand floured and flash fried, served with lemon and our marinara sauce
Pepperone Rolls
Signature pizza dough rolled with Pepperoni and cheese and baked in our wood fired oven.
Grilled Octopus & Artichoke
Wood fired marinated artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, garlic potato salad.
Whipped Riccotta
candied walnuts, honey, rosemary focaccia crostini
Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and topped with a lobster sauce
Tasca
Brick oven focaccia pockets filled with sausage & mozzarella, topped with arugula
Crispy Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella lightly breaded and fried golden brown, served with our homemade marinara and fresh basil
Cicchetti Appetizers (Dd)
Pizza (Dd)
Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce & Shredded mozzarella cheese
Americana Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni & ham
Fig And Pig Pizza
Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, house-made fig jam, shaved red onion, and Prosciutto di Parma
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, melted fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Meditaranio Pizza
Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and balsamic glaze
Pizza Bianca
Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil
Lasagna Della Casa
House made lasagna stuffed with ricotta and seasoned meat
Ziti Bolognese
Our homemade ziti pasta baked in a meat bolognese with ricotto and fresh mozzarella
Dolce Gamberi
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with pancetta, caramelized onions, and gnocchi in a pernod cream sauce
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, melted fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Fig And Pig Pizza
Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, house-made fig jam, shaved red onion, and Prosciutto di Parma
Americana Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni & ham
Meditaranio Pizza
Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and balsamic glaze
Pizza Bianca
Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil
Wood Fired Oven (Dd)
Soups & Salads (Dd)
Insalata Caesar
Romaine lettuce with homemade caesar dressing and fresh-grated parmesan
Minestrone Soup
Fettuccine Ai Frutti Di Mare
Homemade fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels. In a garlic white wine tomato broth.
Linguini Vongole
Fresh shucked top neck clams, chopped sauteed with garlic, white wine, and herbs over homemade linguini.
Fettuccine Boscaiola
Homemade fettuccine with pancetta, onion, mushroom, and peas in an egg cream sauce
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne pasta with vodka, Parma prosciutto, peas, and mushroom in our pink aurora sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic white wine herb sauce over spaghetti pasta.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Fresh homemade Spaghetti pasta topped with marinara Add Meat Sauce, Meatballs, or Sausage $
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with black olives, hot cherry peppers, capers, and a tomato-garlic sauce
Fettuccine Bolognese
red wine braised beef and tomato sauce
House Made Pasta (Dd)
Sandwiches (Dd)
Chicken Parm Sub
Breaded chicken breast topped with signature tomato sauce & melted provolone. Served on a sub roll.
Sausage & Pepper Sub
Tender sausage roasted with peppers & onions, in our signature tomato sauce & melted provolone served on sub roll.
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.
Prosciutto-Mozzarella Sub
Grilled pizza dough with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Meatball Parm Sub
Homemade meatballs with signature tomato sauce & melted provolone cheese on a sub roll.
Chicken Pesto Sub
Baked with fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, arugula, and pesto.
Veal Milanese
breaded & pan fried, topped with lemon, arugula, and parmigiano reggiano with broccolini
Chicken Parmigiana
breaded chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with angel hair pasta
Grilled Pesto Salmon
fire roasted asparagus, tomatoes and potatoes, topped with pesto cream
Risotto Gamberi
Creamy Arborio rice with four jumbo shrimp and crispy pancetta
Veal Ossobuco
Veal shank slow braised in a Chianti infused demi-glace served over classic saffron risotto.
Chicken Marsala
pan-seared chicken sautéed mushrooms and marsala wine broccolini
Ravioli Alla Pesto
Handmade cheese ravioli with sun dried tomato in a decadent pesto cream sauce
Chicken Piccatta
pan seared chicken sautéed lemon, capers and white wine with broccolini
oz NY Strip
oz. Angus beef with garlic butter, wild mushrooms and roasted potatoes
Wood Fired Vegetables
farro, balsamic vinegar, pesto, parmigiano reggiano
Grilled Pork Chop
braised white beans, sun dried tomatoes, baby arugula, and marsala sauce
Entrees (Dd)
Sides (Dd)
Side Meatballs
homemade meatballs
Truffle Fries
Crispy fried shoestring potatoes; tossed with fresh rosemary, white truffle oil, grated parmesan
Garlic Broccolini
Garlic Bread
Side Pasta
Side Of Sauce
qt of tomato sauce
Side House Salad
Side Caeser Salad
Grilled Chicken
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Biscotti
Desserts (Dd)
Kids Menu
Kids Make Your Own Pasta
Kids Flatbread
with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Kids Grilled Chicken
Served with shoestring french fries
Meat Lasagna (Feeds )
Layered fresh pasta sheets with seasoned beef, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella
PENNE BOLOGNESE (Feeds )
Penne pasta served in a thick homemade meat sauce
Spaghetti & MEATBALLS (Feeds )
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs served with our marinara.
Chicken Parmesan (Feeds )
Chicken breast breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served over Homade Penne Pasta
Chicken Picatta (Feeds )
Chicken breast in a lemon, white wine, caper sauce. Over Penne pasta