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  • Italian Lunch + Aperitivo Hour

Fresh pasta, chef specials, warm hospitality, tiramisu, catering trays, and a more personal Italian experience than the chains — right here in Aurora 80016.
Alcohol available for dine-in guests only. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Alcohol is not available for online ordering.

Most Loved

Start here if it’s your first time with us.

Lasagna Bolognese
$27.00

Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese, ricotta, and parmesan — warm, classic, and deeply satisfying.

Chicken Parmesan
$31.00

Crispy chicken cutlet with marinara, melted cheese, and savory spaghetti — the comfort classic everyone loves.

Crab & Shrimp Ravioli
$37.00

Tender ravioli filled with sweet crab and shrimp, finished with sautéed shrimp in a rich seafood sauce.

Linguine Frutti di Mare
$39.00

Shrimp, clams, and mussels tossed with linguine in a fragrant garlic seafood sauce — light, fresh, and coastal Italian.

Fettuccine Carbonara
$25.00

Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, parmesan, and classic Italian comfort in every bite.

Tiramisu
$13.00

Our house favorite — creamy, rich, and the perfect way to finish your Dolce Vita dinner.

Appetizers

Start & Share

Burrata Tomato
$16.00

Creamy burrata with basil, ripe tomato, and balsamic drizzle — simple, fresh, and beautiful.

Focaccia Tomato Pesto Goat Cheese
$15.00

Warm focaccia with pesto, tomatoes, and goat cheese — made for sharing before pasta.

Calamari
$19.00

Tender calamari sautéed with tomato, garlic, and herbs — bright, savory, and perfect to start the table.

Crab Cakes
$18.00

Crispy crab cakes with arugula and tomato — rich, delicate, and full of sweet crab flavor.

Salads

Add chicken, shrimp, salmon, prosciutto, meatballs, or Italian sausage.

Caesar Salad
$9.00
$13.00/Family size

Crisp romaine, parmesan, and croutons with classic Caesar flavor.

Caprese Salad
$17.00

Arugula, prosciutto, burrata, tomato, and lemon — fresh, creamy, and full of Italian flavor.

Pasta

Pasta Favorites
Gluten-Free Pasta +5
Add: Meatballs +9 | Shrimp +9 | Chicken +7 | Italian Sausage +9 | Prosciutto +7 | Salmon +17

Lasagna Bolognese
$27.00

Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese, ricotta, and parmesan — hearty, comforting, and made to satisfy.

Capellini Primavera
$22.00

Angel hair pasta with sautéed vegetables and garlic oil — light, fresh, and full of garden flavor.

Cheese Pesto Tortellini
$24.00

Ricotta-filled tortellini in creamy basil pesto — rich, comforting, and beautifully aromatic.

Fettuccine Alfredo
$22.00

Fettuccine tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce — simple, classic, and always comforting.

Fettuccine Carbonara
$25.00

Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, and parmesan — rich, savory, and deeply satisfying.

Shrimp Scampi
$25.00

Shrimp tossed with linguine in lemon butter, garlic, and bell peppers — bright, buttery, and full of flavor.

Spaghetti Meatballs
$27.00

Spaghetti with meatballs. Classic. Rich tomato sauce with your choice of meat.

Spaghetti Sausage
$27.00

Classic spaghetti in rich tomato sauce with Italian sausage — generous, familiar, and comforting.

Pasta Al Forno
$27.00

Baked rigatoni with spicy sausage and provolone — warm, cheesy, and made for red-sauce lovers.

Pasta Alla Vodka
$26.00

Pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce with garlic — smooth, rich, and perfect for a cozy Italian dinner.

Pizza

Regular size 10 inch. Perfect for sharing with pasta, salad, or dessert.

Pepperoni
$23.00

Crisp pepperoni and melted cheese on a golden crust — the classic everyone reaches for.

Suprema
$25.00

Sausage, olives, peppers, mushrooms, and onions — loaded, savory, and full of flavor.

Margherita
$21.00

Mozzarella, tomato, and basil — classic, fresh, and beautifully simple.

Burrata
$23.00

Burrata, prosciutto, and parmesan — creamy, savory, and perfect for sharing.

Chef's Specials

Made for date nights, celebrations, and guests who want something special.
Wine and cocktail pairings available for dine-in guests.

Crab & Shrimp Ravioli Rosato
$37.00

Crab and shrimp-filled ravioli finished with sautéed shrimp in a rich seafood sauce. Dine-in pairing: Rosé | French 75

Marsala Pork Medallions
$27.00

Golden pork medallions with mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, and fettuccine. Dine-in pairing: Chianti Riserva | Old Fashioned

Osso Bucco alla Milanese
$43.00

Slow-braised veal shank in a rich wine reduction with rustic vegetables — tender, savory, and fall-off-the-bone. Dine-in pairing: Barolo | Old Fashioned

Lemon Pesto Salmon Risotto
$34.00

Seared salmon over creamy risotto with bright lemon pesto — fresh, rich, and beautifully balanced. Dine-in pairing: Chardonnay | Aperol Spritz

Chicken Piccata
$31.00

Golden chicken in a bright lemon-caper sauce — zesty, savory, and full of flavor. Dine-in pairing: Pinot Grigio | Lemon Drop

Chicken Parmesan
$31.00

Crispy chicken cutlet with marinara, melted cheese, and savory spaghetti — a classic favorite. Dine-in pairing: Chianti Riserva | Negroni

Linguine Frutti di Mare
$39.00

Shrimp, clams, and mussels tossed with linguine in a fragrant garlic seafood sauce. Dine-in pairing: Pinot Grigio | French 75

Spinach Ravioli
$29.00

Tender spinach-filled ravioli with bright, comforting Italian flavor. Dine-in pairing: Pinot Grigio | Aperol Spritz

Trays

Feed up to 8 guests. Call for Catering 720-659-6543 to Request Event Quote. Add Caesar salad and bread.

Tray of Alfredo with Chicken
$69.00

Feed up to 8 guests.

Tray of Carbonara
$69.00

Feed up to 8 guests.

Tray of Spaghetti & Sausage
$69.00

Feed up to 8 guests.

Tray of Spaghetti & Meatballs
$69.00

Feed up to 8 guests.

Tray of Lasagna
$69.00

If order was made after 4pm we'll need 4 hour to prepare this tray of Lasagna. Feed up to 8 guests.

Cheese Pesto Tortellini
$60.00

Feed up to 8 guests.

Kids Menu

Kids Alfredo
$9.00
Kids Butter Noodles
$9.00
Kids Spaghetti Marinara
$9.00
Kids 5' Cheese Pizza
$9.00

Desserts

Dolci — Save Room for Dessert

Lava Cake with Gelato
$15.00

Warm chocolate lava cake served with cool gelato — rich, melty, and indulgent.

Tiramisu
$13.00

Our house favorite, made from Nonna’s recipe — creamy, rich, and unforgettable.

Limoncello
$12.00

Bright, citrusy, and lightly sweet — a refreshing Italian finish. Dine-in option: add limoncello liqueur +3

Lemon Sorbetto
$12.00

Lemon sorbetto. Where you meet Italy. Gluten-free.

Gluten Free
Chocolate / Vanilla / Pistachio Gelato
$12.00

Less fat than ice cream, fresh pasteurized cream, free of growth hormones, NO high fructose corn syrup, low overrun, fresh fruit

Spumoni
$13.00

Strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato all coated with chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate.

Italian Lunch in Southlands Aurora | Lunch from $16
Italian Lunch Favorites in Southlands
Join us Monday–Friday 11AM–3PM.

Happy Hour in Southlands | Happy Hour from $7
Join us Monday to Friday 2PM-5PM.

Italian Lunch

Italian Lunch Favorites from $16
Monday–Friday | 11AM–3PM
Includes Caesar salad or focaccia

Capellini Primavera
$16.00

Angel hair pasta with sautéed vegetables and garlic oil.

Fettuccine Alfredo
$16.00

Classic creamy parmesan fettuccine.

Pasta alla Vodka
$16.00

Creamy tomato vodka sauce with garlic.

Spaghetti Meatballs or Sausage
$16.00

Rich tomato sauce with meatballs or Italian sausage.

Margherita Pizza
$16.00

Mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

Pepperoni Pizza
$16.00

Pepperoni and melted cheese.

Lasagna Bolognese
$19.00

Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese, ricotta, and parmesan.

Fettuccine Carbonara
$19.00

Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, and parmesan.

Shrimp Scampi
$19.00

Shrimp, lemon butter, bell peppers, and linguine.

Cheese Pesto Tortellini
$19.00

Ricotta-filled tortellini in creamy basil pesto.

Chicken Parmesan
$19.00

Lunch Plate
Crispy chicken, marinara, melted cheese, and spaghetti.

Marsala Pork Medallions
$19.00

Golden pork medallions with mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, and fettuccine.

Tiramisu
$6.00

Our house favorite, made from Nonna’s recipe — creamy, rich, and unforgettable.

Aperitivo Hour

Stop by Monday to Friday from 2PM–5PM for Aperitivo Hour small plates from $7, $8 wine, $9 spritzes, and $10 martinis.

Pesto Focaccia
$7.00

Warm focaccia with pesto, tomatoes, and goat cheese.

Caesar Salad
$7.00

Romaine, parmesan, and croutons.

Meatballs Marinara
$7.00

3 
Italian meatballs in rich tomato sauce.

Burrata & Tomato
$9.00

Creamy burrata with tomato, basil, and balsamic.

Calamari Bites
$9.00

Sautéed calamari with tomato, garlic, and herbs.

Mini Pasta Bowl
$9.00

Choose Alfredo, Vodka, or Marinara.

Margherita Pizza
$9.00

Mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

Pepperoni Pizza
$9.00

Pepperoni and melted cheese.

House Wine
$8.00

Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sangiovese, or Chianti

Spritz
$9.00

Aperol Spritz or Limoncello Spritz

Martini
$10.00

Espresso Martini
 or Dirty Martini

Spirits
$8.00

Tequila Dulce Vida or Bourbon 4 Roses

Beer
$5.00

Peroni or Modelo

Gelato
$6.00

Chocolate / Vanilla / Pistachio

Gluten Free

Location

Dolce Vita Italian Bistro & Restaurant
6105 S Main Street
Aurora, CO
80016
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Hours

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat:
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact us

Call us at (720)-659-6543

Write us at dolcevitaaurora@gmail.com

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