My God, what a true 5-star experience…read more We were in Fredericksburg for the day, and I'm so glad we decided to give Orofino a try. The cozy indoor dining room transports you to a relaxed, no-frills neighborhood restaurant you'd expect to find in Naples, Italy. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, offered thoughtful recommendations, and checked in at just the right times. They were attentive without being intrusive. We never had to ask for plates to be cleared or flag someone down when we were ready for dessert. We started with the calamari, followed by the lasagna, and finished with the lemon cake. I also had an Aperol Spritz. Every dish tasted incredibly fresh, and you could tell nothing relied on frozen ingredients or store-bought sauces. If you're looking for authentic Italian food in the Fredericksburg area, I highly recommend Orofino. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town.

New to the area, and what an amazing experience!…read more From the outside, the restaurant looks smaller than it actually is, but once inside, it's surprisingly spacious with a warm, traditional Sicilian atmosphere that immediately makes you feel welcome. Our waiter, Jack, was an absolute superstar. He was knowledgeable, attentive, funny, and incredibly helpful with our selections. He truly made the evening special. We started with the calamari and a salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and pomegranate unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it, but it was absolutely delicious! The complimentary bread served with their infused olive oil was outstanding and worth mentioning on its own. For our entrées, my husband and I both ordered specials the Lobster Ravioli and the Halibut. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We also enjoyed an excellent red blend wine. By that point, we had enjoyed enough wine that I completely forgot to take photos of the specials! We finished with the cannoli special dessert, which was good, though not quite as memorable as the rest of the meal. Most of all, we can't thank Jack enough for the great service, laughs, and overall experience. It's rare to find food and hospitality that work together so perfectly. We'll definitely be back very soon!

This is by far a family favorite we have been here a billion times and they NEVER disappoint! They…read moreHave a cafe with ice cream cakes coffees everything! and service is always GREAT.TOTALLY RECOMMEND

Went here with my friends and ended up really enjoying myself. I ordered the spaghetti and…read moremeatballs, thanks to the waitress Sarah for making the experience so nice.

The food was just about average. Nothing spectacular. We did enjoy the salads, fresh crispy…read morelettuce. The spaghetti with meatballs was bland. Linguini with clams was ok. Eggplant dish was good. What did stand out was the phenomenal server, an older gentleman. He was an elegant man with impeccable manners. He took orders from the females first. We also enjoyed the happy hour menu, allowing us to sample a bit of everything.

I'll start by saying the front staff were absolutely amazing--very kind, welcoming, and…read moreprofessional. Unfortunately, the service once we were seated did not match that experience. We had a party of 17 for a retirement dinner, and our waitress seemed noticeably annoyed by the size of our group, even though she had other staff members assisting her. At one point, she brought me a refill but placed it behind me without saying anything. I accidentally knocked it over because I had no idea it was there, and she was VERY visibly annoyed. I was never offered another drink after that. For a large party celebrating a special occasion, she simply was not the right person to provide that level of service. The seating arrangement was also disappointing. We were placed in a room with a door leading directly to the kitchen, so it was extremely loud and staff were constantly walking through our retirement dinner. For what is supposed to be a nicer restaurant--and considering the prices--it really took away from the atmosphere and experience. As far as the food, it was decent but inconsistent. I ordered the lamb chops well done. They had a good flavor, but they definitely were not well done and, in my opinion, were not worth the price. I expected more. The filet mignon was pretty bland. The salad dressing was nasty, to me and the others at the table. They could have kept that. On the positive side, the crab cakes were delicious, and the shrimp pasta with lemon butter sauce was also delicious. The chocolate cake was very good also!! Those were definitely the highlights of the meal. Overall, it was a decent experience, but nothing to write home about. Unfortunately, the customer service and atmosphere made the biggest impression on me, and based on that alone, I don't see myself returning.

We are in town for a baseball tournament and they were one of the few places that were able to…read moreaccommodate our large group on such short notice. They set us up in the back area and arranged a pre fix menu. Food was good as was the service. We appreciated it.

Sorely disappointed. I come often. Today has to be the worse experience here!…read more It wasn't busy inside. I was sat... and sat for 15+ minutes and NOBODY even acknowledged us at the table. We received ZERO service, none. After 15 minutes, I went back to the desk and told them nobody came. We decided to get up and left. I am VERY upset about this. I think I'll hold off on coming here for a while. Smh. Thanks for a ruined experience.

Food and service were outstanding! The spinach ravioli was amazing. Great value also. Highly…read morerecommend!

Stopped here on an afternoon wandering around the town. Was asked if we had a reservation and they…read moreacted like the place was so packed we needed it and then they "would see what they could do". We ended up outside on the patio and pretty much every table we passed on the way out there and on the way back out of the restaurant was completely empty so I was so confused why we couldn't sit inside. The menu is limited at best. I felt there were a ton of classic items you see at most Italian restaurants not offered. Fettuccine Alfredo? Nope. Lasagna? Nope. No choices of sauces and no choices of pasta styles. The sauce is on the sweet side, if you're into that. The pasta didn't taste homemade, but wasn't awful. Service was friendly, people were nice, but I wouldn't come back here if I'm looking for more traditional classic Italian dishes. It was fine to try for a quick afternoon stop.

My brunch experience at Bravo today was just what the doctor ordered. I needed to "be still" and I…read morewas hungry. I had the nicest wait/bartender who contributed. I had a modified bloody mary because I didn't need anything spicy. It was so good!! I also had the Roman Breakfast with over medium eggs along with the casa bella salad with parmesan dressing. Both dishes were fresh and delicious and they were carefully plated. There were many other delicious choices on the menu. My wait/bartender never missed a beat and she was present at the outdoor patio. The weather was nice and so had a very pleasant experience. I made sure she knew she was appreciated! I will be back!

The wife talked me into giving Bravo another try. She and a couple of her happy-hour accomplices…read moreswore it had "gotten better," the way people swear a possum tastes like pork if you cook it long enough. So I said fine, let's do this. Now, let me be clear: Nicole the bartender is the sole reason this place isn't getting the kind of rating you give a broken lawnmower. She was thoughtful, attentive, and smiled like she actually meant it--which is rarer in restaurants these days than a Baptist drinking a margarita in public. But then the food showed up and dragged the whole evening back down the hill. The flatbread pizza was so thin I'm convinced the crust started life as a Nabisco cracker. It was edible, in the technical sense. The calamari, on the other hand, was about 85% breading--looked like somebody dumped a bag of fried socks on a plate. Not greasy, I'll give 'em that, but mostly just a pile of extra coating searching desperately for a squid. So, yes, Bravo did better... but only because Nicole held the rope while the rest of the meal dangled over the cliff.

Vita is always awesome Italian food! we have been a bunch of times and they continue to provide…read moreamazing taste, fantastic staff and completely reasonable prices! my wife's favorite is their Lasagna. I try something different each time and all of the dishes I have tried have been delicious! great family run restaurant! support small businesses and have a great meal! Bravo!

I really wanted to like this place. The Manager provided the Service himself and was very kind and…read moreaccommodating. However, the restaurant is in an old shopping plaza that is rundown, dirty and the ambiance was abysmal. My wife had the Fruitti di Pesce. She loves seafood pasta dishes, but did not want to finish her meal because the mussels were poorly prepared. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a nice dinner with your spouse or family.

Eat here at least once a week!!! Very good !!!! When they have specials with five course meals with…read morewine. The food was wonderful But I'm not a wine drinker of more than one glass and they have included a different wine for each course so that part wasted. Food outstanding usually for the Special it runs around $60 but remember you get four or five courses from appetizer down to dessert and good portions and wine with each different section which was very good but like I said, I don't drink more than the first one so if you have somebody with you that likes wine and they can drink yours, that's good. I told the waitress she could take it home. I didn't touch it put it in the side and she could drink it when she gets off just joking, but you know it is a waste so therefore I didn't get that part of it but it does come with the mail when the person host that special Knight very good explains about the wines and the food is really a very entertaining evening with perfect food so never hesitate to join up when they have those evenings Ambience was wonderful lovely restaurant when you come in for those special evenings all the tables are all set up with the glasses of wine, seasonal decorations, waitress, and waiter. Staff excellent host very good too can't get better than that.

Upon entering the restaurant, I was escorted to my table by a tall young man with long red hair…read morethat extended down to his eyes. Unfortunately, his overall appearance was quite disheveled, which did not make a particularly good first impression. After waiting a few minutes, I was warmly greeted by Jasmine B. I ordered a 9-ounce glass of Blackberry Sangria, the Toscana Filet and Shrimp, and, for dessert, a John Cole. The pasta was served hot; however, both the meat and shrimp were only lukewarm. The John Cole, consisting of ice cream and cake, had already melted by the time it reached my table. While I cannot say for certain, the temperature of the food may have been related to the workload Jasmine was handling. Jasmine was serving a large party of ten, several other tables in the booths, guests seated on the outside patio, and she was also responsible for the bar. That is an enormous amount of responsibility for one server. Despite being stretched in so many directions, Jasmine handled everything professionally and remained attentive and courteous throughout my meal. She certainly deserves credit for doing an excellent job under very demanding circumstances. There was, however, another issue that should not be overlooked: the menu itself had food particles on it. Menus should be clean and presentable, particularly in a restaurant where guests are preparing to dine. Overall, while Jasmine provided professional and attentive service under difficult circumstances, the lukewarm food, melted dessert, and unclean menu detracted considerably from the dining experience.

Food and service was outstanding I really enjoyed the subs we took out from there. Chicken…read moreParmigiana and steak and cheese.

Food was solid! Good service. Shrimp marinara was good with plenty of shrimp. Salad with the house…read moredressing was fresh.

Only thing that was good was delivery, it was fast . The pizza was not good at all , I also got the…read morebaked ziti and nope on that also . But I had to try them and I did but I will not order again from here

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner on Valentine's Day. It is a small,…read moreunassuming 1/2 of a gas station and there are only a few tables but the food is excellent. We had a XL pizza which was way too big for two (leftovers for sure) and their mozzarella corroza appetizer. Both the pizza and appetizer were very good. The staff was very friendly. We will be back for sure. I would probably not dine in if you have young kids.