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Dolce Vita
10824 Fairfax Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Happy Hour Menu
Bar Menu
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Bruschetta
$6.99
Grilled baguette, roasted garlic tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Arancini
$8.99
Fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed with Italian sausage, cheese and green peas
Zucchini Fritte
$8.99
Slices of zucchini fried golden brown served lightly salted with lemon, parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil
Antipasti Plate
$17.99
An array of artisanal cheeses, cured or smoked meats, nuts, dried figs, and pickled onions
gluten-free
Cozze al Vapore
$11.99
Fresh mussels simmered in a white wine garlic broth with chopped tomatoes and grilled crostini
Gamberi Cinque Terre
$12.99
Large shrimp wrapped in bacon in a homemade lobster cream sauce
Calamari Fritte
$11.99
Sliced calamari rings flash fried and served with lemon and our marinara sauce
Tasca
$12.99
Brick oven focaccia pockets filled with sopressata and fresh mozzarella, topped with arugula and parmesan
Salads
Salad additions: $6 Steak*, Salmon, (3) Shrimp, $4 Chicken, or $9 (3) Scallops
Insalata Dolce Vita
$6.99
Mixed green salad with cucumber, carrot, red onion, cherry tomato, and our house balsamic dressing
gluten-free
Insalata Caesar*
$7.99
Crisp romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh-grated parmesan
Siciliana
$8.99
Romaine, red pepper, red onion, olive, cucumber, and feta cheese in our house balsamic dressing
gluten-free
Arugula-Prosciutto
$11.99
Arugula, prosciutto, ricotta salata, smoked almonds, wine-poached figs, and a port reduction
gluten-free
Mozzarella Caprese
$8.99
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
gluten-free
Pizza Toppings
Premium Cheeses
Fresh Mozzarella | Gorgonzola | Goat Cheese | Shaved Parmesan
- (each) $1.50
Meats
Sausage | Pepperoni | Bacon | Ham | Prosciutto | Anchovies | Chicken | Meatballs
- (each) $2.00
Vegetables
Green Peppers | Onions | Mushrooms | Roasted Red Peppers | Kalamata Olives | Spinach | Tomatoes | Zucchini | Artichoke | Eggplant
- (each) $1.50
Brick Oven Baked Pizzas
Cheese
$10.99
Tomato sauce, a shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese blend, and basil
Pizza Bianca
$11.99
Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil
Margherita
$11.99
Tomato sauce, homemade fresh mozzarella, and basil
The Fig and Pig
$14.99
Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheese, house made fig jam, shaved red onion, and prosciutto
Primavera
$14.99
Pesto, ricotta cream sauce, roasted zucchini, tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers, sea salt and balsamic drizzle
Americana
$12.99
Tomato sauce, a shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese blend, sausage, pepperoni, and ham
Mediteranio
$14.99
Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, parmesan, and balsamic glaze
Entrees
Entrée Additions (+$4/ea): (3) Meatballs, Meat Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Sausage, (3) Scallops, $9 (3) Shrimp $6
Spaghetti Pomodoro
$12.99
Fresh homemade Spaghetti pasta topped with marinara
- Add Meat Sauce, Meatballs, or Sausage
- $4.00
Risotto al Gamberi
$19.99
Creamy Arborio rice with four jumbo shrimp and crispy pancetta
gluten-free
Vegetable Risotto
$15.99
With mushrooms, zucchini, peas, tomatoes, herbs, and parmesan with a balsamic reduction
gluten-free
Cavatelli Sardi
$15.99
Cavatelli pasta asparagus, roasted garlic, sausage, onion, and cherry tomatoes
Ravioli alla Pesto
$18.99
Cheese ravioli in a light pesto cream sauce with sundried tomatoes
Fettuccine Carbonara
$16.99
Homemade fettuccine pasta with pancetta, onion, mushrooms, and peas in an egg cream sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
$15.99
Short penne pasta with olives, spicy cherry peppers, capers, and tomatoes
Penne alla Vodka
$15.99
Short penne pasta with vodka, Parma prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in our pink aurora sauce
Gnocchi Romagnola
$18.99
Gnocchi, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and mushrooms in aurora sauce
Fettuccine Botticelli
$16.99
Grilled chicken and broccoli in a cream sauce
Fileto della Casa
$34.99
10oz. hand cut prime filet mignon grilled and finished with a marsala wine, balsamic vinegar infused demiglace, with mashed potato and vegetable of the day
Shrimp Scampi
$24.99
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic white wine herb sauce over spaghetti pasta
Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare
$32.99
Homemade fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels; Choose garlic white wine herb broth or prosecco cream sauce
Linguini Vongole
$19.99
Little neck clams sautéed with tomato, herbs, and chopped clams, over homemade pasta; Choose garlic white wine or marinara sauce
Grilled Salmon*
$23.99
Grilled Atlantic Salmon filet, lemon white wine, capers roasted tomato and mashed potato
Baked Ziti Bolognese
$15.99
Homemade short pasta baked in our brick oven with ricotta, mozzarella, and our homemade meat sauce
Lasagna della Casa
$15.99
House made lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara
Cannelloni della Casa
$15.99
Veal and spinach filled cannelloni baked in our pink aurora sauce
Featured Items
Chicken $20.99 | Veal $27.99 | 14oz Bone-In Pork Chop $25.99
Marsala
sautéed with white mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Piccata
sautéed in a white wine lemon caper sauce
Parmigiana
lightly breaded and baked with tomato sauce and melted cheese
Saltimbocca
sautéed in a sage white wine sauce and baked with prosciutto and provolone
Milanese
breaded & baked, topped with lemon, arugula, and parmesan
Sorrentino
eggplant, prosciutto, melt provolone cheese, with aura sauce
Sides
Garlic Bread
$5.00Pasta & Sauce
$6.00Seasonal Vegetable
$5.00Sauteed Spinach
$5.00Sausage Links
$6.00Garlic Broccolini
$6.00Gluten-Free Bread
$3.00
*Item may be cooked to order. Consuming undercooked meats, poulty, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodbourne illness
Appetizers
Crab And Artichoke Flat Bread
$11.00
Crab, Artichoke and Spinach Spread with Parmesan Cheese
Italiano Flatbread
$9.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, sausage, roasted red peppers, and red onions
Truffle Flatbread
$10.00
Truffled pecorino, mushrooms, artichokes, asiago, thyme, and truffle oil
Beef Tip Gnocchi
$11.00
Rosemary cream sauce, mushrooms, and Gnocchi
Grilled Artichokes
$9.00
Marinated in herbs and extra virgin olive oil
gluten-free
Burrata & Grilled Asparagus Bundles
$14.00
Wrapped with Prosciutto, Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Bruschetta
$6.99
Grilled baguette, roasted garlic tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Arancini
$7.99
Fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed with Italian sausage, cheese and green peas
Zucchini Fritte
$8.99
Slices of zucchini fried golden brown served lightly salted with lemon, parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil
Cozze al Vapore
$9.99
Fresh mussels simmered in a white wine garlic broth with chopped tomatoes and grilled crostini
Gamberi Cinque Terre
$12.99
Large shrimp wrapped in bacon in a homemade lobster cream sauce
Calamari Fritte
$9.99
Calamari rings flash fried and served with lemon and our marinara sauce
Antipasti Plate
$17.99
An array of artisanal cheeses, cured or smoked meats, candied nuts, red grapes, fig jam, and pickled onions
gluten-free
Salads
Salad additions: $6 Steak*, Salmon, (3) Shrimp, $4 Chicken, or $9 (3) Scallops
Insalata Dolce Vita
$6.99
Mixed green salad with cucumber, carrot, red onion, cherry tomato, and our house balsamic dressing
gluten-free
Insalata Caesar*
$7.99
Crisp romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh-grated parmesan
Siciliana
$8.99
Romaine, red pepper, red onion, olive, cucumber, and feta cheese in our house balsamic dressing
gluten-free
Arugula-Prosciutto
$11.99
Arugula, prosciutto, ricotta salata, smoked almonds, wine poached figs, and a port reduction
gluten-free
Mozzarella Caprese
$8.99
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
gluten-free
Sandwiches
Includes choice of side house salad, Caesar salad, or shoestring French fries and Soft Drink
Chicken Parmesan
$10.99
Lightly fried chicken cutlet baked with mozzarella and marinara
Sausage and Peppers
$11.99
Sweet Italian sausage roasted with peppers and onions in our house marinara with melted provolone
Steak and Cheese
$11.99
Thinly sliced ribeye sautéed with onions and topped with melted provolone, served on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Prosciutto Sub
$11.99
Thin sliced prosciutto, Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil with a balsamic reduction
Meatball Parmesan
$10.99
Our handmade meatballs baked with mozzarella and marinara
Chicken Pesto Sub
$12.99
Baked with fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, arugula, and pesto
Mains
Includes choice of side house salad or side Caesar salad
Risotto Sardi
$12.99
Roasted garlic, sausage, onion, red peppers, and asparagus
Fettuccine Carbonara
$12.99
Homemade fettuccine pasta with pancetta, onion, mushrooms, and peas in an egg cream sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
$10.99
Short penne pasta with olives, spicy cherry peppers, capers, and tomatoes
Penne alla Vodka
$13.99
Short penne pasta with vodka, prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in our pink aurora sauce
Lasagna della Casa
$12.99
House made lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara
Cannelloni della Casa
$14.99
Veal and spinach filled cannelloni baked in our pink aurora sauce
Penne alla Modenese
$12.99
Penne with mushrooms & sausage in cream sauce
Baked Ziti Bolognese
$12.99
Homemade short pasta baked in our brick oven with ricotta, mozzarella, and our homemade meat sauce
Ravioli al Forno
$12.99
Baked cheese ravioli in marinara & provolone
Salmone Pescatore*
$16.99
Atlantic salmon sautéed with mussels and clams in a light tomato sauce
Linguini Vongole*
$14.99
Chopped clams sautéed with tomato, herbs, over homemade pasta in a garlic white wine or marinara sauce
Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare*
$18.99
Homemade fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp, scallops, lump crab, and portabellas in a prosecco cream sauce
Make Your Own Pasta
$10.99
Step 1) Pastas
Capellini, Spaghetti, Penne, Fettucine, Linguini, Cheese Ravioli, Gnocchi, (Gluten Free) Penne
Step 2) Sauces
Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto, Aurora (pink sauce), White Wine Garlic, Fra Diavolo (spicy Tomato)
Step 3) Proteins
(+$4/ea): (3) Meatballs, Meat Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Sausage link, Mussels, (3) Scallops ($9), or (3) Shrimp ($6)
Step 4) Veggies
(+$1/ea): Peas, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, Asparagus Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes, Spinach, Broccoli Rabe, Cherry Peppers, Capers
Featured Items
Chicken $14.99 | Veal $16.99 | 14oz Bone-In Pork Chop $25.99. Served over homemade pasta with choice of
Marsala
sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Toscana
potato gnocchi, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes in a homemade veal demi-glace
Piccata
sautéed in a white wine lemon caper sauce
Parmigiana
breaded & baked w/ tomato sauce & melted provolone cheese
Saltimbocca
sautéed in a sage wine sauce and baked with prosciutto and provolone
Milanese
breaded & baked, topped with lemon, arugula, and parmesan
Pizza Toppings
Premium Cheeses
Fresh Mozzarella | Gorgonzola | Goat Cheese | Shaved Parmesan
- (each) $1.50
Meats
Sausage | Pepperoni | Bacon | Ham | Prosciutto | Anchovies | Chicken | Meatballs
- (each) $2.00
Vegetables
Green Peppers | Onions | Mushrooms | Roasted Red Peppers | Kalamata Olives | Spinach | Tomatoes | Zucchini | Artichoke | Eggplant
- (each) $1.50
Brick Oven Baked Pizzas
Traditional Cheese Pizza or Calzone
$10.99
Tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese
The Fig And Pig
$14.99
Seasoned ricotta and mozzarella cheese, house made fig jam, shaved red onion, and prosciutto
Primavera
$14.99
Pesto, ricotta cream sauce, roasted zucchini, tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, red peppers, sea salt and balsamic drizzle
Americana
$12.99
Tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, and ham
Margherita
$11.99
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil
Mediteranio
$14.99
Garlic ricotta and mozzarella cheeses topped with arugula, grilled artichokes, olives, marinated tomatoes, parmesan, and balsamic glaze
Pizza Bianca
$11.99
Our Chef's favorite white pizza with mozzarella, garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and basil
*Item may be cooked to order. Consuming undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodbourne illness
Cicchetti Menu
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
$10.00
Pizza goodness baked in a dough and rolled with Pepperoni and cheese
Crab And Artichoke Flat Bread
$11.00
Crab, Artichoke and Spinach Spread with Parmesan Cheese
Italiano Flatbread
$9.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, sausage, roasted red peppers, and red onions
Truffle Flatbread
$10.00
Truffled pecorino, mushrooms, artichokes, asiago, thyme, and truffle oil
Grilled Italian Sausage
$9.00
Baked with Peppers, Onions, Marinara and Mozzarella
Polpette
$8.00
Beef and pork meatballs with marinara, herb ricotta, pesto, and crostini
Patate Fritte
$7.00
Shoestring fries tossed in rosemary, parmesan, and truffle oil
Beef Tip Gnocchi
$11.00
Rosemary cream sauce, mushrooms, and Gnocchi
Grilled Artichokes
$9.00
Marinated in herbs and extra virgin olive oil
gluten-free
Lamb Chops*
$19.00
3 Lollipop lamb chops, potato puree, bacon chutney
Burrata & Grilled Asparagus Bundles
$14.00
Wrapped with Prosciutto, Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Pasta Formaggi
$8.00
Baked Creamy, cheesy, truffle-y pasta
Wine Flight
Rosé All Day Flight
$15.00France, Les Alliés Pet Nat
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
New Zealand, Sea Salt
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Portugal, Seaside Cellars
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Mix and Match Wine Flight
$20.00
Pick any three wines from the list and create your own tasting flight
Cocktails
Limoncello Martini
$11.00
Citron vodka, house-made limoncello, fresh lemon and a touch of sweetness
Red or White Sangria
$10.00Seasonal Margarita
$10.00
Cucumber-Jalapeno, Tres Agaves Tequila, agave syrup, & Fresh lime juice
Aperol Spritz
$10.00
Prosecco, Aperol orange liqueur, and a splash of soda
Espresso Martini
$12.00Cipriani Peach Bellini
$11.00
From the famous Harry's Bar in Venice, a sparkling wine mixed with peach nectar
Blueberry Bourbon Smash
$12.00
Bulleit Bourbon, muddled blueberry, lemon juice, splash soda water
Springtime Spritz
$14.00
Tito's Vodka, Sparkling Rosa wine, strawberries
Gin Sipper
$11.00
Citadel Gin, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, honey
Pizza Cones & Flat Breads
Add any of the items below to make your own pizza cone or flat bread. Vegetables: Add $0.50 each - Green Peppers | Caramelized Onion | Mushrooms | Kalamata Olives | Pesto | Roasted Pepper | Spinach. Meats: Add $0.50 each - Sausage | Pepperoni | Bacon | Salami | Ground Beef | Meatballs. Cheeses: Add $0.50 each - Fresh Mozzarella | Gorgonzola | Goat Cheese | Ricotta
A Dolce Vita Specialty
$5.99
with sauce and mozzarella cheese
Antipasti Crudo
$11.99
Bresaola
Cacciatorini
Smoked Duck Breast
Prosciutto di Parma
Sopressata
Pickled Items
Antipasti Misto
$15.99
Sharp Provolone
Gorgonzola Dolce
Asiago
Smoked Duck Breast
Prosciutto di Parma
Sopressata
Pickled Items
Antipasti Vegetariani
$11.99
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Roasted Bell Peppers
Pickled Onions
Caper Berries
Olives
Caponata
Grilled Asparagus
Featured Cicchetti Plates
Fun for sharing or to enjoy all by yourself!
Dolce Gamberi
$8.99
A trio of jumbo shrimp sautéed in a pancetta, caramelized onion, & Pernod cream sauce tossed with Gnocchi
Meatballs
$7.99
Homemade meatballs with tomato sauce and feta cheese, finished with pesto, and served with crostini
Mussels
$8.99
Fresh mussels in savory lobster broth with a touch of cream
Fried Calamari
$8.99
Fried to golden brown and served with marinara sauce
Risotto ai Gamberi
$11.99
Arborio rice sautéed with four large shrimp and toasted pancetta bits
Steak Salad
$11.99
Strips of marinated and grilled flank steak served over an arugula salad with shaved Parmesan and pine nuts
Capellini Pomodoro
$7.99
Fresh house made angel hair pasta in a classic tomato and basil sauce
Arancini
$7.99
(Fried Risotto Balls) filled with meat ragú and fontina cheese, with a touch of saffron, rolled in Tuscan bread crumbs. Served over marinara sauce
Caesar Salad*
$7.99
Romaine lettuce tossed with house made Caesar dressing and grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Caprese Salad
$7.99
Fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Grilled Octopus Skewers
$4.99
With chimichurri and lemon juice
Soft Shell Crab
$8.99
Local Soft Shell Crabs Tempura battered and flash fried served over spicy tomato and herb sauce
Pasta e Formaggio
$8.99
Baked pasta in a cheesy cream sauce with truffle oil
Daily Cicchetti
Daily Cicchetti
Ask your server about our daily versions of: Soup, Bruschetta, Risotto, and Fish
*This item may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of food borne illness