CUSTOM
CATERING MENU
If you need assistance please call our catering manager to help you create a perfect menu for your event.
HOUSE SALAD
Ten-leaf mixed green salad with sun-dried tomatoes,
toasted almonds, and house balsamic dressing on the side.
CEASAR SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and cherry tomatoes with home-made Caesar dressing on the side.
PASTA SALAD
Pasta mixed with broccoli, tomatoes, basil, kalamata olives, feta cheese and dressed with house vinagrette.
APPETIZER
All the prices are per dozen – 12pc
APPETIZERS $15
- Rollatine di ZucchineSliced zucchini rolled with seasoned ricotta, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Rollatine di MelazaneSliced eggplant rolled with seasoned ricotta, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- AranciniRoman style fried rice balls filled with meat and cheese.
- Caprese SkewersFresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
APPETIZERS $20
- PolpetteMini Dolce Vita home-made meatballs.
- Salsiccia allo spiedoHome-made delicious italian sausage grilled on a skewer.
- Chicken SpiediniChicken grilled on skewers with Dolce Vita seasoning.
- Beef SpiediniBeef grilled on skewers with Dolce Vita seasoning.
APPETIZERS $30
- Vongole OreganataTop neck clams baked with a spiced bread crumb topping.
- Palline (Crab)Mini Crab Cakes with lump crab meat and Tuscan bread crumbs.
APPETIZERS $35
- Capesante alla GrigliaLarge bay scallops seared and served in a saffron wine sauce.
- Gamberi RipieniLarge shrimp stuffed with fontina cheese wrapped in bacon and served in a lobster sauce.
APPETIZER PLATTERS
FEEDS 10
CHEESE BOARD $46
Arrangement of fresh whole cheeses garnished with grapes or other seasonal fruits.
ANTIPASTO $56
Genoa salami, prosciutto, mortadella, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, olives, roasted peppers, and marinated artichokes.
VEGETALI GRIGLIATI $40
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, portabella mushroom, squash, and roasted mixed peppers.
*Susceptible to changes based on seasonal vegetables.
PANINI SANDWICHES
Small Platter $75
Large Platter $140
Includes a House Salad or Pasta Salad
CHOOSE BETWEEN FOCACCIA BREAD OR SPINACH WRAPS
- PortofinoSoft brie cheese and smoked turkey, with crispy lettuce and tomato – best served on focaccia bread.
- CampaniaThinly sliced imported fresh mozzarella and Parma prosciutto sprinkled with basil and oregano – best served on focaccia bread.
- MediterraneoGrilled seasonal vegetable array, over fresh lettuce and provolone cheese, with black olive tapenade – Focaccia bread or chicken wrap.
- RomanoTender herb-marinated grilled chicken breast, with pesto and balsamic tossed roma tomato, and parmesan cheese – focaccia bread or spinach wrap.
- MetropolitanoGently baked with meatball and mozzarella cheese … it’s hot – best served on focaccia bread.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES PASTA
Small Platter $70 (feeds 10)
Large Platter $130 (feeds 20)
Includes: House or Caesar Salad, Bread and Butter.
- MEAT LASAGNAMade in-house with seasoned beef, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella.
- PENNE ARRABBIATAShort penne pasta with spicy cherry peppers and capers in a fresh garlic marinara sauce.
- PENNE ORTOLANOPenne 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 PASTAPasta with tomato sauce, ricotta cheese and mozzarella baked in our brick oven.
- PENNE BOLOGNESEPenne pasta served in a thick homemade meat sauce.
- CANELLONI TOSCANIBaked cannelloni pasta filled with veal and sautéed spinach smothered in a pink sauce and mozzarella.
- FETTUCINE ALLEGRAFettuccine pasta in a light pink aurora sauce with grilled chicken.
- FARFALLE ALLA CREMABow-tie pasta in a cream sauce with fresh basil.
- RAVIOLI ALLA PESTOLarge cheese ravioli in a light pesto cream sauce. (3 per person)
- CAVATELLI SARDIShort cavatelli pasta tossed with in a pressed olive oil with roasted garlic, sausage meat, cherry tomato, and asparagus.
MEATS DISHES
Small Chicken Platter $80
Large Chicken Platter $150
Small Veal Platter $110
Large Veal Platter $180
2 Pieces of chicken or veal per person
- PICCATAChicken or Veal – Lemon, white wine, and caper sauce
- MARSALAChicken or Veal – Large mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
- PARMIGIANAChicken or Veal – Lightly breaded and baked with marinara and mozzarella
- PUTTANESCAChicken or Veal – Tomato and white wine sauce with sautéed onion, olives, and capers
FISH DISHES
Small Salmon Platter $99
Large Salmon Platter $189
Small Fresh Catch Platter $109
Large Fresh Catch Platter $199
- PICCATASalmon or Fresh Catch Fish – Lemon, white wine, and caper sauce
- ERBESalmon or Fresh Catch Fish – Fresh herb, lemon, and olive oil sauce
- FRA’ DIAVOLOSalmon or Fresh Catch Fish – Fresh garlic and either a spicy or mild marinara
- PUTTANESCASalmon or Fresh Catch Fish – Tomato and white wine sauce with sautéed onion, olives, and capers
SHRIMP DISHES
Small Shrimp Platter $99
Large Shrimp Platter $189
4 Large Shrimp per Person
- PICCATAShrimp – Lemon, white wine, and caper sauce
- ERBEShrimp – Fresh herb, lemon, and olive oil sauce
- SCAMPIShrimp – Sautéed in fresh garlic, olive oil, and lemon
- FRA’ DIAVOLOShrimp – Fresh garlic and either a spicy or mild marinara
- PUTTANESCAShrimp – Tomato and white wine sauce with sautéed onion, olives, and capers
DOLCE VITA SPECIALTIES
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Small Platter $75
Large Platter $140
Sausage and Peppers baked in our homemade marinara sauce
BEEF TENDERLOIN
Whole $210
Feeds 10-15 people
Rubbed in herbs, pan-seared, roasted in our brick oven, and sliced perfectly.
RISOTTO GAMBERI
Small Platter $99
Large Platter $189
Creamy Arborio rice with jumbo shrimp and crispy pancetta.
POLPETTONE DELLA NONNA
Small Platter $109
Large Platter $189
Dolce Vita homemade Tuscan-style polpettone (meatloaf). Grandma secret recipe!
CHICKEN QUARTERS
Small Platter $80 (feeds 10)
Large Platter $150 (feeds 20)
Wood fire roasted in our brick oven.
RISOTTO SALSICCIA
Small Platter $70
Large Platter $130
Saffron risotto with sausage, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, and fresh herbs.
SALADS
BASIC
Small Platter $40 | Large Platter $75
WITH CHICKEN
Small Platter $60 | Large Platter $115
SHRIMP OR SALMON
Small Platter $70 | Small Platter $135
WITH STEAK
Small Platter $65 | Small Platter $125
HOUSE SALAD
Ten-leaf mixed green salad with sun-dried tomatoes,
toasted almonds, and house balsamic dressing on the side.
CEASAR SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and cherry tomatoes with home-made Caesar dressing on the side.
SICILIAN SALAD
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and cherry tomatoes with home-made Caesar dressing on the side.
SIDE DISHES
MIXED VEGETABLES
Small Platter $35
Large Platter $70
Fresh vegetables steamed or sautéed in a fresh garlic oil
ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES
Small Platter $60
Large Platter $110
Mashed potatoes served with homemade demi-glaze style gravy
PASTA
Small Platter $50
Large Platter $95
Short Pasta served with roasted garlic and olive oil or tomato sauce
MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE
Small Platter $65
Large Platter $120
Meatballs or Sausage baked in our homemade marinara sauce
ASK US ABOUT OUR DESSERTS!
We make desserts in our kitchen from scratch. Give us a call to hear specifics about our Italian classics like Tiramisu, Cannolis, or assorted trays!
VISIT US
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 5-9:30pm
WINE BAR HOURS MON-SAT 1:30pm - 10:30pm
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