CUSTOM
CATERING MENU
If you need assistance please call our catering manager to help you create a perfect menu for your event.
APPETIZERS
All prices are per dozen pieces
HOT APPETIZERS
- AranciniFried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and your choice of either meat or red peppers .. $24
- Mini MeatballsHomemade beef and pork meatballs in our house marinara .. $30
- BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMPLarge shrimp wrapped in bacon and served in a lobster cream sauce .. $39
- MUSHROOM CAPSStuffed with Italian sausage and cheese .. $36
- PIZZA ROLLSHomemade pizza dough rolled with mozzarella served with our house marinara (pepperoni optional) .. $33
- ROLLATINIZucchini or eggplant slices rolled with seasoned ricotta, bakes with marinara and mozzarella cheese .. $24
- MINI CRAB CAKESBaked with Tuscan breadcrumbs and served with garlic aioli .. $36
COLD APPETIZERS
- BRUSCHETTAGrilled Tuscan bread with a mixture of marinated tomatoes and basil .. $25
- AHI TUNA CRISPSCrispy wonton chips topped with seared tuna and pickled ginger .. $36
- BEEF CARPACCIOSeared thinly-sliced tenderloin on crostini with horseradish cream .. $39
- GOAT CHEESE TARTSBaked phyllo dough filled with whipped goat cheese, mushrooms, and leeks .. $33
- ASPARAGUS BUNDLEGrilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto .. $42
- CAPONATA CROSTINITopped with mixed roasted vegetables and pine nuts in a basil tomato sauce .. $18
- FIG AND RICOTTA CROSTINIHerb ricotta and port wine poached figs .. $39
SKEWERS
- CHICKEN .. $30
- FLANK STEAK .. $30
- BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS .. $42
- SEASONAL VEGETABLESMarinated and grilled .. $24
- TORTELLINIWith sundried tomatoes, salami, and pesto (served cold) .. $24
- CAPRESETomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil (served cold) .. $24
APPETIZER PLATTERS
CHEESE BOARD
Arrangement of fresh cheeses garnished with nuts and seasonal fruits .. for 10 $85 | for 20 $170
ANTIPASTO
Genoa salami, prosciutto, cheese, olives, roasted peppers, caper berries, and marinated artichokes .. for 10 $95 | for 20 $185
ROASTED VEGETABLES
A seasonal selection marinated and roasted in our wood-burning oven .. for 10 $65 | for 20 $125
LAVASH
Thin crust brushed with olive oil and herbs served with your choice of one dipping sauce: herbed goat cheese, zesty marinara, roasted garlic oil, or pesto .. for 10 $45 | for 20 $90
AHI TUNA
Seared and sliced with pickled ginger, cucumbers, soy dipping sauce, wasabi cream, and fried nori .. for 10 $80 | for 20 $160
SANDWICHES
Includes your choice of Italian cole slaw, chips, or pasta salad
- PortofinoSmoked turkey, red pepper mayo, provolone, red onion, arugula, and roasted tomato on grilled panini bread .. for 10 $75 | for 20 $140
- MeditteraneanGrilled vegetables, arugula, and fresh mozzarella with black olive tapenade in a grilled spinach wrap .. for 10 $75 | for 20 $140
- MuffulettaThinly sliced imported salami and prosciutto, provolone, fresh mozzarella, and pickled olive salad sprinkled with olive oil and served on focaccia bread .. for 10 $85 | for 20 $170
- RomanoHerb-marinated grilled chicken breast with pesto, balsamic roma tomatoes, and parmesan cheese rolled in a flatbread .. for 10 $75 | for $140
- MetropolitanBaked meatballs and mozzarella cheese served with Italian rolls on the side .. for 10 $80 | for 20 $160
- Italian Cold CutsA selection of sliced Italian deli meats and cheese, pickled olive salad, tomatoes, onions, and Dijon mustard with assorted rolls and breads .. for 10 $85 | for 20 $170
HOUSE PASTAS
for 10 $70
for 20 $130
Includes house or Caesar salad, bread and butter.
- LASAGNAMade in-house with seasoned beef, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella
- PENNE ARRABBIATA (vegetarian)Short penne pasta with spicy cherry peppers, olives, and capers in a fresh garlic tomato sauce
- PENNE ORTOLANO (vegetarian)Penne pasta tossed with mixed vegetables in a garlic olive oil
- PENNE ALLA VODKAShort penne pasta with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in a pink vodka sauce
- BAKED PASTA (vegetarian)Pasta with tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and mozzarella baked in our brick oven
- PENNE BOLOGNESEPenne pasta served in a thick homemade meat sauce
- FARFALLE ALLA CREMABowtie pasta in a cream sauce with fresh basil
MEAT DISHES
CHICKEN
for 10 $115
for 20 $210
Comes with penne pasta and your choice of house or Caesar salad
VEAL
for 10 $140
for 20 $260
Comes with penne pasta and your choice of house or Caesar salad
SALMON
for 10 130
for 20 $245
Comes with penne pasta and your choice of house or Caesar salad
- PICATTALemon, white wine, caper sauce
- MARSALASauteed mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
- HERBEFresh herb, lemon, and olive oil sauce
- PARMESANLightly breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella
- PUTTANESCATomato and white wine sauce with onions, olives, and capers
DOLCE VITA SPECIALTIES
TUSCAN PORK LOIN
Sliced roasted pork loin, crusted with rosemary, topped with a mushroom ragu, and served with roasted potatoes .. for 10 $120 | for 20 $225
CHICKEN ALLEGRA
Grilled chicken breast with pasta in a light pink aurora sauce, served with bowtie pasta .. for 10 $115 | for 20 $210
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, olive oil, and white wine tossed with red pepper flakes and served with penne pasta .. for 10 $160 | for 20 $300
BEEF BURGUNDY
Sliced beef tenderloin with tomatoes, shallots, and mushrooms in a red wine burgundy sauce, served with roasted potatoes .. for 10 $240 | for 20 $360
CHICKEN GIAMBATTA CASSEROLE
With sweet Italian sausage, roasted potatoes, onions, and peppers in a white wine tomato broth .. for 10 $125 | for 20 $245
CIOPPINO
Tomato-based stew with shrimp, clams, mussels, and bay scallops with penne pasta .. for 10 $180 | for 20 $345
PESTO CHICKEN
Grilled chicken in pesto sauce with sundried tomatoes and pine nuts, served with bowtie pasta .. for 10 $120 | for 20 $225
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
With garlic rapini and penne pasta .. for 10 $120 | for 20 $225
A LA CARTE
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and carrots with our house balsamic vinaigrette for 10 $25 | for 20 $40
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and our homemade Caesar dressing .. for 10 $25 | for 20 $40
ROASTED VEGETABLES
for 10 $45 | for 20 $85
ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
for 10 $35 | for 20 $70
ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLI
for 10 $30 | for 20 $60
ORZO PASTA SALAD
Feta cheese, arugula, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and lemon oil .. for 10 $50 | for 20 $90
MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE
In our house-made marinara .. for 10 $70 | for 20 $125
CHOPPED ANTIPASTA SALAD
Chopped ham, salami, provolone, artichokes, peppers, and olives with romaine lettuce .. for 10 $60 | for 20 $115
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DOLCE VITA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax VA 22030
KITCHEN HOURS MON-THU 11:30am - 9:30pm FRI-SAT 11:30am - 10:30pm SUN 10:30am-2:30pm | 5-9:30pm
WINE BAR HOURS MON-SAT 1:30pm - 10:30pm
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