I'm not entirely sure how to write this review. I think everyone here is very well-intentioned and…read moreI don't want to speak negatively about a business the owners are clearly extremely passionate about so please know this is purely describing my experience. Let me start with this: Pane E Vino has the unique distinction of being the first restaurant in thirty-four years to have a waitress who made me cry. I don't think this was her intention, but I wasn't expecting to get shamed (roasted? Aggressively judged?) for my choice of wine. Listen, I have my reasons. I could only have one glass of wine, and I wanted it to be one I liked. But when I ordered a glass of their Pinot grigio, the waitress made a disgusted face and was pretty forceful in suggesting something else. She said the Pinot grigio was not good. Scrunched her face and shook her head. I stammered for a bit and reluctantly agreed to a different wine. When I tried it, it was not what I wanted or liked, and I was embarrassed to have been called out so aggressively and wasted my one glass, so I went to go cry in their restroom (which was very clean, +1.) When I returned, a glass of the Pinot grigio was at my seat because my husband is an angel who can read the room. Our server did not ask how I liked the replacement, but didn't charge for the forced glass, so eh. Okay. I reset my mood in preparation to receive our steak, octopus, and mussels. This seems to be a place where there ARE right and wrong orders. The chef asked how we wanted our steak and we said medium rare. Personally, I like more medium, my husband prefers rare. We compromise like pros. The chef seemed to prefer the "rare" temp so our steak came out nearly raw. My husband said it was the perfect steak, so if this was his review, you may be hearing a different story. But friends, I'll attach a picture. There is no land where that steak was cooked to the temp we asked for. I ate three of the shrimp from the top, which were fine (my husband said "a little chewy.") The octopus was good, but certainly a sharing portion, so not very much. Don't count on it to be a meal, but that's implied. The mussels were well flavored, but quite crunchy. We agreed that they were not rinsed out properly or something-- they had a ton of grit and some significant little pearl-like chunks in them. At this point we were just wanting to leave, so we didn't mention it. In summary, I cried, my husband liked the steak, and we went straight from here to somewhere else to get me some dinner.

This is my second time dining and both times, were lovely…read more This time - we enjoyed the burrata, octopus, pasta and mussels. All were excellent, fresh, nice flavors, not too salty, just perfect. The octopus in particular was probably the best I have ever had - so tender! The owners - are a fantastic duo. This place has added so much value to our lovely town of Cape Charles.

Amazing hidden gem in our favorite vacation town. Understand that this is very much farm to table,…read moremade to order, slightly upscale and a lovely curated dining experience that you probably should make reservations for. This is not a place you would walk in off the beach to. The owner has her hands in everything from creating the weekly menu to waiting tables herself. She is a lovely woman, very direct but also very excited to share her process and her culture. The plates are small, but pack a punch. My husband and I shared a starter, two first course dishes, a single second course dish, and two desserts. We were satisfied, but certainly could have ate more because the food was amazing! My favorite was the burrata appetizer. The combination of flavors in this was unreal. Balsamic with some sort of pesto tasting tomato sauce and local sun dried tomatoes? I don't even know but I'll remember it forever. The creamy risotto we ordered combined flavors of leeks, fennel, and an amazing sausage that was hidden in there somewhere. My husband commented that the scallops we had in our second course were the best of his life, absolutely perfectly seared and the owner kindly told us how she did them. The arugula was huge and definitely local as I've never seen arugula like this in the grocery store. It was topped with a blueberry vinaigrette the owner made that was out of this world. The food brought us back to our time in Italy and we spent dinner talking about that trip. It really brought us back! Don't miss this charming little place while you're in town if you can swing it.

I was somewhat excited to know that Cape Charles had an Italian restaurant something more than the…read morepizza place, which by the way is very good. A friend of mine said that they had a wonderful dinner. So I said let's check it out. First, having to make a reservation and a deposit it seems like that is becoming more frequent at some of the better restaurants. So we arrived about five minutes before our reservation and was greeted promptly and pleasantly a table was ready for us. As I'm sitting down, taking a look at the table, I noticed a paper napkin, fork, knife, and plastic mats. Once sitting noticing the metal chairs not so comfortable, but I guess just OK. Server in the other young lady made everybody feel welcome and hearing the conversation at other tables from them it's all about the experience. I always want to have a great experience, but the food is as important. I did order an appetizer and it was tasty and then we waited nearly an hour in our server came and asked what were we thinking for dessert. Oh, I did leave out. She did stop by once or twice to fill our classes with a bottle of wine that we ordered. The tapwater would've been fine if it would've been chilled, but it wasn't. Back to her asking about dessert. I told her we'd take a look once we got her meal. She looked at me like you haven't had your meal now it's the server was paying any attention to us. She would've known we hadn't had her meal. I began to really stew at that point. Within about 10 minutes food to arrive. Scallops were tasty whatever my wife ordered with crab. You could barely find any crab or taste it. The owner walked by and asked how everything was and she said something about the server asking about the start before we even had her meal. There was no apology. I couldn't wait to get out of there. One of the other servers walked by and I said I'd like to have my check she brought back a check and I attempted to hand her my credit card and she said somebody would come by with an iPad. Another 10 minutes I then paid with a credit card. My tip should have. Reflected the service, but I went with the 20%. As I hit the 20% I noticed it was three dollars more than what it should have been then I realized that was calculated off the total price, including tax not a good move. This is not an upscale restaurant. The service was terrible and the food was not that great. And the fact that I waited an hour to be asked about dessert and hadn't had my food with no apology leads me to this scathing negative review. Word-of-mouth is more powerful than anything and I will share that just I like I would, if it was delicious.

The Cheese Shop was highly recommended, and I can see why. It was a little confusing, but once we…read morefigured out the process, it was a short wait till we were enjoying our lunch. We ordered the Italian, turkey, and daily special from the counter. They use high-quality meats and breads. I really enjoyed my sandwich, which had a lot of prosciutto in it. I chose chips and a Colonial Williamsburg iced tea to go with my lunch, and they were good as well. It was a hot summer day, so this was the perfect spot to take a break and have lunch.

I admire this cheese shop in Merchant Square. It's definitely a place you'll want to check out when…read morevisiting Colonial Williamsburg. The first level is the market, filled with an abundance of craft beers, drinks, cheeses, breads, sandwiches, deli items, ingredients, and more. The lower level is the tasting room, and there's also outdoor seating available, although it can feel a bit tight. We didn't get a chance to try anything since it was close to closing time, but I can definitely see this place getting super busy on the weekends.

What a great find. This specialty shop has a little bit of everything...great olive oil's, sauces,…read morepasta, chocolate. They have a lovely selection of baked goods. I can highly recommend the double chocolate no nuts brownies and the pecan chocolate chunk bar. They have quiches and fresh made foods in the deli section. And I can also highly recommend the bacon Swiss mushroom quiche. Really a lovely quiche. My family gobbled it up for breakfast today. Yum.

In a small country town with limited options, Kilmarnock is so lucky to have this little gem on…read moreMain Street. Carried Away not only has amazing catering and to go options, but they also have vegan and vegetarian options! I came here with my Mom and sister a few days ago, and we ordered the delish veggie soup, the maple glazed butternut squash and sweet potatoes, and the dolmas (all vegan!) My sister ordered the quiche and said it was amazing. I also think the food to eat there is well priced. I am not sure about larger orders and catering prices, but I do know that everything my Mom has ordered there in the past for her parties has been Amazing. Top that off with amazing, friendly staff with warm smiles and you have the perfect little place to grab healthy and tasty lunch or food to take home for dinner. Love it!!

Good sandwich shop with a lot of options. I have only been once, but the food was fresh and the…read moresandwich I got tasted really good. Portions were solid and it was filling. The desserts were also awesome, especially the key lime pie. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. It seems like a reliable spot for a quick lunch or takeout. Overall I would come back again.

Firsrvtime time at Taste Newport News. The location is Oyster Point. Parking is my only negative,…read morebut honestly there is a lot around if willing to walk a block, or two. Love the big openness of the store. Grab and go is up front and that's what I needed for a drink. Tried a new Watermelon variety from Harney & Sons that was darn good. Service was top notch. They had discount wine up front but the counter. A wall of wine for purchase is in the rear. Other grab and go refrigerated items like soup, cakes and ice cream. There is a decent amount of seating for those dining in. Recommend!

We've tried a couple of Italian restaurants at the Beach and been happy but wanted to try a new…read morespot. Sorella's is just steps from the oceanfront and although (online) they were booked solid on a Monday night, we called in and were able to get a table for three at 5:30. Higher ceilings with a bar area near the entrance and spacious interior as well some outdoor seating. Our kind Server gave us all the information we needed and we didn't plan on Happy Hour but why not as they offered delicious apps and drinks. We ordered the Fritto Misto (perfectly fried calamari/shrimp), Baked Meatballs (delicious) and a Caesar Salad that came with anchovies (we usually have to ask). For wine (all part of Happy Hour), it was Pinot Grigio Sassi), Rose (Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo) and Pinot Noir (Franco Serra)-all tasty and paired well with our dinner. We all wanted pasta especially since they made their own and they had a few options. We ordered the Malfadine (first time having this pasta -resembles torn up lasagna pieces given the ridges, sausage, pesto all played nicely together), Lumache (short rib and vodka sauce-delicious!-who knew?) and Radiatore (Carbonara with Pork Belly-usually Guanciale, pancetta etc. but the Belly worked!). We liked that the Pasta portions were just right (still had leftovers despite) and priced accordingly. Evan took great care of us. He was attentive and so engaged! What a find! Our entrees reminded me of the deliciousness we had in Rome. Happy Hour was also impressive. Definitely now on our list of musts at the Beach-we will be back!

This was a beautiful spot that felt really relaxing and the food was fantastic! Lots of seating…read moreindoors with an outdoor option as well and a horseshoe bar. It is a very clean place and I was impressed with how efficiently tables and the bar were cleaned and turned over without rushing anyone. We sat at a high top near the bar and admired the decor as we enjoyed the arancini to start that was light and crisp and creamy. My husband had the Gnocchi and I had the fettuccine. Both of us really enjoyed what we had and all pasta is made in house daily. The portions were generous but not overwhelming which was nice. Our server was very kind. At one point mg husband accidentally knocked off his glass and it broke. The bar back came over and said "before anything else, is everyone ok?" And then promptly cleaned it up. I thought that was so kind. So few people put people first in the little ways. We are here on vacation, but the next time we are in Virginia Beach we will be sure to stop by again!

The service was excellent- attentive, but not intrusive at all. The cocktails were extremely well…read moredone. Thoughtfully crafted. And the food! Wow! I'd heard good things but still was knocked out and delighted that everything was so very scrumptious! I would highly recommend!

Was looking forward to coming back here after the fire! Glad to see them back on their feet with a…read morefull house. First noticed that it seems visibly smaller. Not sure if that's because of the damage caused so am okay looking past it. Just be aware that there are maybe 5-6 tables inside and you will be close to your neighbor, or sitting at the large bar. Drink list seems great but wine list is in Spanish? (my silly bad for not understanding it fully) and wish there was some more details/flavors on the wine by the glass listed. Food was decent. Not sure it blew us away this time. They were certainly understaffed for a Friday night. Food was slow but our waitress was kind and appreciative of us so that was nice.

One our favorite places to go on this side of the water, the pimento cheese was fantastic and the…read morechicken Apple sandwich is a favorite. Granted I prefer it on a croissant. Service is fast and they have a nice assortment of other things to grab. Great little spot for grab and go.

All.....the....stars!!! What an absolute must try if you like wine, cheese and good service…read more Looking for a hostess gift? Stop here. Housewarming? Stop here. Meeting a friend for a glass of wine? Stop here. This little gem checks all the boxes. Service was wonderful!! We ordered 2 glasses of Pinot and the most beautiful charcuterie board I have ever seen....and I have seen a lot! While waiting we walked around the cute shop and they have a little bit of everything. Need some spices....they got them. Try a new olive oil. Yup. Cute little gifts for the foodie in your life. Jams, dips, cheese straws, crackers and Whatchamacalits. If I lived closer I would be here all the time but I am looking forward to coming back. We got the 3 item charcuterie and it came with so much more than what I was expecting. Absolutely delicious.