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Dolce Vita, Fairfax, VA

Dolce Vita

4.6 (1458)
$30 and under
Italian
10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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!
  • Neighborhood
    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

Offers

  • Mondays Mussels and Martinis

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:30 AM - 8:45 PM
    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 PM - 9:00 PM
    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 AM - 9:00 PM
    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 1,458 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolce Vita is celebrated for its "authentic Italian food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about its "outstanding" dishes like branzino and short ribs, complemented by a "great wine bar." The atmosphere is welcoming, making it ideal for both "date nights" and family dinners. Reservations are highly recommended.
1,458 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night!!! Food was delicious as always. We celebrated our anniversary here and they made it unbelievably special. Cant wait to come back with the entire family. Edward was an awesome server!

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  2. Laura VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Our waitress Mercedes was absolutely wonderful, and so patient with our grand-kids. Every time we go to Dolce Vita, everything is perfect. Thank you!!!

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  3. Beverly VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unlike our previous visits, the service was glacial. Food was just okay.

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  4. Scott VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    NY Strip was low quality & full of gristle. The fillet they used to have on the menu with mashed potatoes was much better.

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  5. Carol

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We are a family of 4 with 2 kids, they put us in a small table and our food can’t even fit in the tony small table. The ambience was dark and gloomy, I can’t even see my family clearly. The food was not good either, of everything we ordered on Father’s Day, only the pork chop was good, the rest was disappointing. First time being there, not coming back again. There are way better Italian restaurants out there.

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  6. ROCCO

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our date night experience! We split a Fig and Pig pizza for our appetizer, and then my wife enjoyed the Branzino and I had the Short Ribs with saffron risotto, both of which were outstanding! The server helped with wine pairings, and the manager was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend that you make reservations if you’re planning on going before 8 pm.

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  7. Christopher

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went Dolce Vita for our 30th anniversary. We were immediately congratulated at the reception desk and given a card at the table. They gave us complementary drinks and a dessert and their service was quick and accurate. We look forward to visiting again soon.

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  8. Michael

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food we had was awesome and the freshness you can totally tell. Highly recommend!

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  9. Sumontro

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience! Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, loved the service. It was a great time for all and prices are reasonable. They have a nice outdoor seating area and a wine bar. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Sad to have just found it. Only challenge is parking for which they offer complementary valet and there is street parking nearby so it’s not a big deal.

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  10. Jeffrey VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area368 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here many times and the food is always good. Tonight was no different but the noise level was up a notch. Service was efficient but not exactly 'friendly".

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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 4.6 stars by 1458 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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Dolce Vita

10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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