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Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

(703) 385-1530
  • 10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030
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  • Italian ,  Pizza
  • $$$$$
(703) 385-1530
  • Menu
  • LUNCH MENU
    • LUNCH TIME

      Monday-Saturday join us in the restaurant 11:30am-2:30pm and in the wine bar 1:30-4pm

    • ENTREES $13

      Includes salad and soft drink accompanied with pasta

    • GAMBERI PARMIGIANA

      Lightly breaded shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.

    • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

      Lightly breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce

    • SHRIMP MARINARA

      Large shrimp sauteed in a light tomato wine sauce

    • COUS COUS MEDITTERANEO

      Pearled couscous with zucchini, olives, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper topped with feta and toasted pine nuts.

    • POLLO AL LIMONE

      Chicken breast sauteed with chardonnay wine and lemon sauce

    • POLLO MARSALA

      Chicken scaloppini in marsala wine sauce with mushroom

    • SALMONE PESCATORE

      Atlantic salmon sauteed with mussels and clams in a light tomato sauce

    • CARNE STUFATA

      Marinated flank steak stewed with red bell peppers and onions served with rice

    • SANDWICHES $8

      Includes: a soft drink with one refill add a side salad or shoestring french fries for $2

    • GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

      Grilled chicken breast. lettuce, tomato, grilled bell peppers & balsamic vinaigrette. Served on sub roll with a pickle.

    • MEATBALL PARMIGIANA

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

    • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

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

    • ITALIAN COLD CUT

      Virginia ham, Sopresata, spicy Calabrese, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and red onion with oregano and vinaigrette on a toasted sub roll.

    • SAUSAGE & PEPPERS

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

    • STEAK & CHEESE

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

    • PROSCIUTTO MOZZARELLA FLATBREAD

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

    • PIZZERIA $8

      Includes a soft drink with one refill TOPPINGS add $.75 each Sausage | Meatballs | Mushrooms | Sundried Tomatoes | Prosciutto | Spinach | Chicken | Pepperoni | Green Pepper | Onion | Olives | Artichokes | Tomatoes | Ham | Bacon | Zucchini | Gorgonzola

    • 10" ROUND PIZZA

      Thin crust from our wood-burning brick oven with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella Make it a margherita with our fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil for $2 Gluten-free crust $2

    • CALZONE

      Our classic dough folded with ricotta and mozzarella, served with a side of homemade marinara

    • SOUPS

      Includes a soft drink with one refill

    • SHELLFISH SOUP $10

      An array of calamari, shrimp, mussels and vegetables in a lobster broth – with or without pasta.

    • BEEF SOUP $12

      Beef stewed in a broth with assorted vegetables – with or without pasta.

    • CHICKEN SOUP $8

      Grilled chicken breast in a consomme with rice & vegetables.

    • SALADS

      Includes a soft drink with one refill

    • INSALATA DI POLLO $10

      Grilled chicken breast served over mixed greens with corn, cannellini beans, sliced red onions olives, parmigiano shaving, red bell pepper and pear tomato

    • CEASAR CON CARNE $10

      Ceasar salad with grilled marinated angus flank steak or grilled chicken

    • INSALATA DI GAMBERI $12

      Grilled shrimp served over a bed of mixed greens with gorgonzola, cucumbers, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes

    • CALAMARI CAPRI $10

      Grilled calamari served over a bed of baby spinach with roasted peppers and red onion in a balsamic vinaigrette.

    • PASTA $11

      Includes a soft drink & your choice of a starter house or caesar salad

    • FARFALLE OSTIA

      Portobello mushroom and chicken in cream sauce.

    • PENNE ORTOLANO

      Vegetables and penne sauteed in garlic & oil

    • TORTELLACCI PANNA

      Veal stuffed pasta in cream sauce.

    • PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE

      Homemade pappardelle in a thick meat sauce.

    • BAKED ZITI

      Ziti with ricotta cheese & marinara sauce

    • LASAGNA

      Homemade meat lasagna

    • RAVIOLI AL FORNO

      Baked cheese ravioli in marinara & provolone

    • LINGUINI CON COZZE (MUSSELS)

      Linguini with mussels in red or white sauce

    • CHEESE RAVIOLI

      Ravioli in an aurora sauce or marinara sauce.

    • PENNE ALLA MODENESE

      Penne with mushrooms & sausage in cream sauce

    • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

      Spaghetti with​ meatballs marinara sauce

    • STUFFED SHELLS

      Large shells stuffed with ricotta, parmigiano, mozzarella, and Italian sausage.

    • CANNELLONI AL FORNO

      Baked pasta filled with veal & spinach

    • PENNE AL SALMONE

      Baked penne with salmon sauteed in an aurora sauce

  • DINNER MENU
    All of our food is fresh and freshly prepared to create those wonderful Italian flavours day-in day-out
    • ANTIPASTI

      APPETIZERS

    • TASCA $9.99

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

    • BRUSCHETTA $6.99

      Brick oven toasted Tuscan bread with a mixture of marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto.

    • ZUCCHINI FRITTE $8.99

      Fresh spears of zucchini; hand breaded, flash fried, served lightly salted, with fresh lemon, parmesan, and a drizzle of our house crafted spicy oil

    • POLIPO ROMESCO- GF $15.99

      GRILLED Spanish octopus served with Romesco sauce, woodfire fire roasted tomatoes, olives, and grilled shallot

    • CALAMARI FRITTI $9.99

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

    • COZZE AL VAPORE $9.99

      Fresh cultured mussels steamed in a lobster broth with a touch of cream (garlic white wine broth or marinara also available)

    • VONGOLE CLASSICHE - GF $11.99

      Fresh little neck clams; in a garlic, white wine herb broth, or red clam broth

    • GAMBERI CINQUE TERRE $9.99

      Jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and topped with a lobster sauce

    • ANTIPASTO PLATE $15.99

      An array of artisanal cheeses, cured or smoked meats, candied nuts, fresh grapes, fig jam, and pickled items

    • SALADS

    • INSALATA DOLCE VITA - GF $6.99

      Mixed green salad with cucumber, carrot, red onion, cherry tomato, olives, and balsamic dressing.

    • SICILIANA $8.99

      (GF) Romaine, red pepper, red onion, olives, cucumbers, and feta cheese in a balsamic dressing.

    • INSALATA CAESAR* $6.99

      Romaine lettuce with homemade caesar dressing and fresh-grated parmesan

    • INSALATA PRIMAVERA $8.99

      Arugula, tossed in a honey citrus vinaigrette with strawberries, blueberries, and orange segments.

    • MOZZARELLA CAPRESE $8.99

      Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

    • SIDES

    • SEASONAL VEGETABLE $5

    • GRILLED CHICKEN $4

    • PASTA WITH MARINARA $6

    • MEATBALLS $6

    • SATUEED SAUSAGE $6

    • SHRIMP SAUTEED OR GRILLED $6

    • SPECIALITÁ DELLA CASA

    • PASTA AND RISOTTO

      GLUTEN-FREE PASTA AVAILABLE

    • CAPELLINI POMODORO $12.99

      Homemade angel hair pasta topped with fresh tomato and basil sauce. Add meat sauce, meatballs, or sausage +$4

    • FETTUCCINE CARBONARA $16.99

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

    • PENNE ALLA VODKA $14.99

      Short penne pasta with vodka, parma prosciutto, peas, and mushroom in our pink aurora sauce.

    • PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU $14.99

      Homemade pappardelle pasta tossed in a wild boar ragu.

    • CANNELLONI DELLA CASA $14.99

      Veal and spinach-filled cannelloni baked in our pink aurora sauce.

    • RAVIOLI PESTO $16.99

      Handmade cheese ravioli in a decadent pesto cream sauce.

    • HERB RISOTTO $13.99

      Arborio rice blended with fresh herbs and studded with asparagus tips and shiitake mushrooms, finished in a homemade chive oil.

    • RISOTTO AL GAMBERI - GF $19.99

      Creamy Arborio rice with four jumbo shrimp and crispy pancetta.

    • RISOTTO ALLA SALSICCIA E PEPPERONI $13.99

      (Gluten free) Creamy Arborio rice with sausage, caramelized onion, and roasted red peppers.

    • FETTUCINE ALFREDO $14.99

      Fresh homemade fettuccine in a classic cream sauce of garlic, shallot, and parmesan cheese.

    • PENNE ARRABBIATA $13.99

      Short penne pasta with black olives, hot cherry peppers, capers, and tomatoes.

    • TORTELLACCI IN BORDO $15.99

      Ground veal-filled pasta in a savory beef and chicken broth with fresh mushrooms and aromatics.

    • LASAGNA DELLA CASA $13.99

      House made lasagna stuffed with ricotta and seasoned meat.

    • CAPRESE RAVIOLI $17.99

      Handmade pasta pillows stuffed with mozzarella, basil and tomato, sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce

    • CAVATELLI SARDI $14.99

      Short cavatelli pasta in a roasted garlic, cold press olive oil with sausage meat, cherry tomato, and asparagus.

  • WINE BAR MENU
    • PIZZA CONES & FLAT BREADS

    • A DOLCE VITA SPECIALTY $6

      All of our flatbreads and pizza cones automatically come with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella, but add any of the items below to make your own:

    • CHEESES

      Fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat cheese, ricotta

    • VEGETABLES

      Green Peppers | Caramelized Onion | Mushrooms | Kalamata Olives | Pesto | Roasted Pepper | Spinach

    • MEATS

      Sausage | Pepperoni | Bacon | Salami | Ground Beef | Meatballs

    • CICCHETTI TASTING PLATES

      All served with fruit, fig jam, candied nuts and crostini.

    • Formaggio $16

      Sharp provolone Asiago Gorgonzola Rabiola (soft) Chevre Gran Reserve Truffled Pecorino

    • Antipasto Misto $16

      Prosciutto di Parma Sopressata Smoked Duck Breast Sharp Provolone Gorgonzola Truffled Pecorino

    • Antipasti Vegetariani $12

      Marinated artichoke hearts Roasted bell peppers Pickled onions Caper berries Olives Caponata Grilled asparagus

    • FEATURED CICCHETTI PLATES

      HH = $2 OFF Happy Hour MONDAY-SATURDAY 4-7pm Fun for sharing or to enjoy all by yourself!

    • Arancini $8

      (Fried Risotto Balls) filled with meat ragú & fontina cheese with a touch of saffron, then rolled in Tuscan bread crumbs; served over marinara sauce

    • Pasta Formaggi $8

      Creamy, cheesy, truffle-y pasta

    • Fallafel $9

      Fried golden brown and served with a homemade tzatziki sauce and cucumber relish

    • Chicken Wings $9

      Locally-sourced from Whiffle Tree Famrs in Warrenton, VA, wood-fired with onions, rosemary, garlic, parmesan, and butter

    • Dolce Gamberi $9

      Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a pancetta, caramelized onion, Pernod cream sauce; tossed with gnocchi

    • Artichoke Hearts (V) (GF) HH $7

      Marinated in herbs and extra virgin olive oil

    • Patate Fritte HH $7

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

    • Beet Carpaccio HH $7

      Paper thin Heirloom beets topped with baby kale & crispy fried peas

    • Polpette HH $7

      Homemade meatballs with tomato sauce, feta cheese, finished with pesto; served with crostinis

    • *Scallop Trio (GF) $15

      Pan seared diver scallops; accented with lemon oil, chive oil, and an aged vincotto

    • Crab Cake (GF) $16

      With cilantro, ginger, and a scallop mousse served with a lobster cream sauce

    • Grilled Pork Belly $13

      Cured in-house and served with caramelized sherry onions

    • Fried Mozzarella $9

      Homemade mozzarella moons fried golden brown and served with basil and homemade marinara

    • Fried Polenta HH $9

      Fried golden brown served with parmesan and marinara

    • Herb-truffle Lavash HH $10

      Toasted flatbread points with a baked boursin cheese dip HH = $2 Off Happy Hour | GF = Gluten-Free | V = Vegan

    • DAILY CICCHETTI

      Ask your server about our daily versions of: Soup, Bruschetta, Risotto, and Fish.

  • DINNER SPECIALS
    • Appetizer

    • Fried Green Tomatoes $11

      with Talleggio cheese and homemade raspberry mustard

    • Salad

    • Heirloom Tomatoes $9

      With burrata, slices peaches, and a vanilla balsamic reduction Locally sourced from Whitehall Farm in Clifton, VA!

    • Entrees

    • Swordfish $27

      Marinated and grilled with grilled polenta, tumeric-marinated tomato salad, and our seasonal vegetable

    • Beef Braciole $25

      Stuffed with gorgonzola, spinach, bacon, and mushrooms, braised in fresh tomato, and served with roasted fingerling potato and seasonal vegetable

    • Veal Tenderloin Medallions $29

      Grilled and served with potato gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, portobella mushrooms, and fennel in a red wine demi

    • Roasted Vegetable Lasagna $19

      Fresh lasagna sheets layered with toasted summer vegetables, local heirloom tomatoes, spinach, and basil ricotta

  • BAR COCKTAIL MENU
    • Seasonal Cocktails

    • Italian Sour $10

      Templeton Rye, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, lemon

    • Sicililan Spritzer $10

      Malfy Gin, Prosecco, lemon, lemon-infused simple syrup

    • Spicy Lady $9

      Tres Amigas Tequila, spicy cherry peppers, pineapple, grapefruit, simple syrup

    • White Lotus $10

      Tito’s Vodka, vanilla liqueur, St. Germain Elderflower, white cranberry

    • Remy’s Side Car $12

      Remy 1738 Cognac, Solerno, lemon, simple, orange cream bitters

    • Seasonal Sangria $9

    • House Cocktails

      [All $2 off Happy Hour 4-7pm]

    • Casa Martini $10

      Gin or Vodka, Cocchi Americano, Olive or Lemon Twist

    • Negroni $12

      Campari, Citadelle Gin, Cocchi Torino, Orange Bitters

    • Dolce Rita $11

      Tres Agaves Tequila, Solerno, Amaretto, Fresh Lime

    • Lemon Drop $10

      Ketel One Citroen, House made Limoncello, Fresh Lemon

    • Manhattan $12

      Bulleit Bourbon, Cocchi Torino, Cherry Brandy, Bitters

    • Gimlet $10

      Ketel One, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup

    • Bellini $9

      Peach Liqueur, Triple Sec, Prosecco

    • Old Fashioned $12

      Choice of Bourbon, Orange Peel, Orange Bitters

    • Cosmopolitan $10

      Absolut Elyx, Solerno, Cranberry, Fresh Lime

    • Espresso Martini $11

      Kahlua, Tuaca, Espresso, Cream

  • RESTAURANT WEEK 2020
    SEPTEMBER 13TH-20TH
    • Dinner (Dine-In)

    • First Course

    • Choice of

    • Heirloom Tomato Caprese

      Sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons in our homemade Caesar dressing

    • Arugula-Prosciutto

      Arugula, prosciutto, ricotta salata, smoked almonds, wine-poached figs, and a port reduction

    • Second Course

    • Choice of

    • Chicken or Veal Saltimbocca

      Chicken scallopini sautéed in a sage wine sauce and baked with prosciutto and provolone

    • Salmon Puttanesca

      Atlantic salmon pieces tossed with mussels and homemade pasta in a caper, olive, garlic, and tomato sauce

    • Filet and Gnocchi

      Seared beef filet tips and Gnocchi, sautéed mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, in a beef demi broth

    • Third Course

    • Choice of

    • Mini Dessert Trio

    • Key Lime Tart, Cheese Cake, & Chocolate Mousse

    • $35/person not including tax or tip

    • Dinner (Take -out for Two)

    • First Course

    • Choice of Two

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons in our homemade Caesar dressing

    • Bruschetta

      Toasted bread topped with garlic roasted tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella

    • Arancini

      Fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed with Italian sausage, cheese and green peas

    • Second Course

    • Choice of Two

    • Lasagna Della Casa

      House made lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara

    • Ravioli Al Forno

      Baked cheese ravioli in marinara & provolone

    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      Spaghetti with meatballs marinara sauce

    • Vegetable Alfredo

      Fettuccini pasta tossed with creamy alfredo sauce, sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, peas, tomatoes, herbs, and parmesan

    • Third Course

    • Choice of One

    • Cannoli

    • Tiramisu

    • Mini Dessert Trio

    • Key Lime Tart, Cheese Cake, & Chocolate Mousse)

    • $35 / not including tax or tip

    • Lunch for TWO (Dine-In or Take-Out)

    • First Course

    • Choice of

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons in our homemade Caesar dressing

    • Shoe String French Fries

    • Second Course

    • Choice of Two

    • Chicken Ciabatta

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

    • Turkey Ciabatta

      Herb roasted turkey breast with bacon, avocado, provolone, spinach, and red pepper aioli

    • Vegetable Ciabatta

      Roasted red peppers, marinated Portobello, grilled zucchini, red onions, arugula, and a garlic tomato puree

    • Margherita Flatbread

      Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil

    • Italiano Flatbread

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, sausage, roasted red peppers, and red onions

    • Third Course

    • Mini Dessert Trio

    • (Key Lime Tart, Cheese Cake, & Chocolate Mousse)

    • $20 / not including tax or tip

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