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10824 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030

Average Rating 4 (33 Ratings)

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  • Business Hours: Mon. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, Tues. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, Wed. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, Thu. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, Fri. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, Sat. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, Sun. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
  • Credit Cards Accepted: American Express

There's no room for sour moods or nagging worries once inside Dolce Vita. The petite Italian trattoria vibrates with warmth, whimsy and true Italian hospitality. Prime-time evenings force shoulder-to-shoulder seating but the rush of cheer is worth it. If there's a wait, slip into a seat at the bar, order a glass of wine and pick out an appetizer. Starters include outstanding Clams Casino and calamari and mussels steamed in white wine. Add a house salad or spoon up on cabbage, kale and potato-loaded minestrone.

Give the wood-burning brick oven at least a glance. Order one of the fifteen wood-oven pizzas (from tomato sauce and mozzarella to Via Mare with seafood) and you can watch it emerge from the fiery maw of the wall-molded "mouth of truth." Spaghetti, linguine and fettuccine-lovers face a tougher choice. Sauces vary from taste-bud-teasing sausage, zucchini, peppers and marinara to vegetables sauteed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Midday is another marvel. Lunchtime loyalists thrive on under $10 specials including pasta entrees, pizza and deli delights.

33 Ratings and Reviews

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    Review rating : 5out of 5   coffieldsupply - 08/02/2006

    Voted the number 2 restaurant in metro D.C., I can see why.
    The food is outstanding, and the atmosphere is as equally pleasant! I loved the mural.

  • OK Italian

    Review rating : 3out of 5   nancybelle2 - 04/18/2006

    In April I had lunch and found that the food and service were average - nothing to write home about.

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   alemwh - 03/02/2006

  • Romantic Family Outting

    Review rating : 5out of 5   calinlotion - 01/23/2006

    Intimate setting for big or small groups, with a warm family reunion feel and food to match. Reserves suggested!

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   mercedejoy - 01/22/2006

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   efakir - 10/17/2005

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    Review rating : 5out of 5   dorf7712 - 11/08/2004

    Excellent food, great service.Get there early!

  • Perfect Italian Cuisine

    Review rating : 5out of 5   sailormercury186 - 06/13/2004

    This place has one of the best Italian dishes in the area. It's a bit small, but it gives it a homey feeling. The prices are about right($7.95 for Baked Ziti in a medium sized dish), and the food is delish. It's usually crowded though, so make a reservation.

  • Superb Food!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   thomas13608 - 04/24/2004

    We really liked the place. It's small so make reservation or get there when it opens.

  • SFPond's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   sfpond - 07/27/2003

    Simply the best neighborhood restaurant in Fairfax. Great service, friendly staff, fabulous food. Joe and Ricardo make you feel at home. We have been dining at Dolce Vita for years and return several times a month - always a wonderful meal. Highly recommended this wonderful restaurant.

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