Date night with hubby before seeing a play, so Luce was the perfect location. We didn't have…read morereservations but only a 30 min wait. The hostess / waitress was great. We ordered bruschetta, mussels and the tenderloin. Everything was delicious, especially the mussels, but the tenderloin was medium rare when we asked it to be medium, the sauce was STRONG - so we scraped it and used the left over sauce from the mussels. Not sure if I'd order the tenderloin again but highly recommended the rest.

The food at Luce was absolutely phenomenal! We started with the toasted goat cheese and pesto,…read morebruschetta, and clams in brodo. Everything was delicious, but the goat cheese with pesto was easily our favorite! For our main courses, we ordered the pinsa margherita, hunter's sausage, and lobster and prosecco gnocchi. The hunter's sausage was the standout for us, but honestly, you can't go wrong with any of these dishes! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but that adds to its charm. The ambiance is cozy and intimate, with a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes it perfect for a date night or a nice evening out. We were lucky enough to grab seats at the bar without a wait, but next time we'll definitely be making reservations in advance to get a table. Overall, the food, ambiance, and entire dining experience were amazing. Luce is absolutely worth a visit, and we'll definitely be back!

From the drinks to the food it was all very good. Did recommend and would go back. Server was very…read morenice and the food even better. Had the Dolce Drink, bruschetta app and lasagna.

I used to love this restaurant before they got a new chef. I was obsessed with the lobster…read morefettuccine. However, it seems like the new chef changed the sauce. The sauce tastes more like a marinara instead of a seafood cream based sauce. It was very disappointing and I did not want to keep eating it Service was good. The restaurant itself has a very romantic ambiance. They do have a dress code so check that on the website before you go. I've had friends turned away for wearing ripped jeans.

Food was plentiful and pretty good. 4 stars. Service was good. Went for lunch and lunch special…read moreof eggplant parm with a salad, (OK) and pasta, (good) was pretty good. The eggplant had a great breading and was very good. Can't beat it for the price. I would definitely go back. Definitely 4 star food, but not 5 and that's not bad.

Referred by a local fishing capt.travis for good italian food. The exterior is a converted pizza…read morehut building. Upon entry greeted by very attractive women with great energy. We sat at the bar to get a better view of establishment and see kitchen perform, service, and overall flow of the restaurant. Multiple waitress and staff greeted us at the bar, while warm bread and butter arrived. Order angel hair pasta w/ spinach vodka sauce and my bro ordered eggplant parm w side of alfredo noodles & side salad. Food arrived fast with good bartender engagement. The portion for small was plentiful. Food tasted good, just needed lil red pepper flakes and parm. Overall à good experience, I will come back next time through Norfolk

Their new "hard shell" exterior is great. The vibe is quite different than the tent, in my…read moreopinion. Very cozy. There were several neighborly chats between tables which I thought was so fun. Blanca builds community. Period. The food was, as always, wonderful. My dinner date, a first timer, was impressed from the moment we walked in. Kendall was outstanding - attentive without being pushy or busy or "too" friendly. Service was perfectly timed. The spaghetti limone remains my favorite treat. The clams and burrata were excellent. We could drink the juice at the end - we agreed using the spoon was a better idea. Can't wait to go back. (I forgot to take photos!!)

My wife and I stopped here for dinner on a Wednesday…read more Location: Not the easiest place to find and even though there are marked parking in the rear of the building, the entrance is in the front. Not a lot of parking in the front, but plenty behind. There is a large patio that has vinyl walls, but it doesn't look to be air conditioned at all. Inside is very small and is essentially the kitchen. They were remodeling so the dining room section was closed off. Unfortunately, it was very warm in the area we sat in. Waitstaff: Absolutely wonderful! Our server made our drinks and was knowledgeable in all of the cocktails we asked for which was a breath of fresh air because many places we have gone are not familiar with The Last Word or a Boulevardier (seems odd to me). Food: They started off with some bread and salted butter. We thought it was a little too salty for our tastes, but good none the less. We tried the watermelon salad and clams. Both were really, really good and would highly recommend both. We finished with a fig tart that was excellent! Overall: For the evening, I would rate this a 4.5 restaurant. Kind of funky with the seating, not thrilled with the temperature, but the food and drinks made it worth it. I would definitely recommend.

We were looking for a restaurant with great food and a great atmosphere to grab dinner with some…read morefriends before making our way to the theatre Saturday night. Although it's been years since we've been back to Fellini's, we chose Fellini's to introduce to them since there's variety for most everyone's appetite. Service was good. The food was better. My husband and I enjoyed sharing a Greek Salad to which we added marinated grilled chicken. Our friends enjoyed their Fettuccine Alfredo with added chicken, and a Fresh Tomato gourmet pizza.

We walked in and smelled such a delicious smell of fire roasting pizza, garlic, pasta sauce...?…read morewhatever it was, our appetite level was greatly increased! We read the sign to seat ourselves and found a tucked away booth away from the chill of the outdoors. Our server was sweet. My husband asked about the Cesar salad consistency , oily or creamy....she said creamy but it was oily. Anyway, tho it wasn't what he preferred, he said it was still good. Our server wasn't too attentive. I would have liked a second glass on wine when dinner arrived. I ordered the marinated chicken breast with added pesto and provolone cheese, very tender, juicy and it had a great pesto flavor! However, the Greek potatoes, as my side dish of choice, was disappointing. The potatoes were over cooked, over seasoned and over oiled. My other choice of a side was steamed broccoli and it was very fresh, hot and (beautifully green ) served with roasted whole garlic cloves. My husband ordered the ziti Fellini ( with smoked tomatoes, chicken, mushrooms in a cream sauce). He enjoyed it. The place looks like a well loved neighborhood charm. I felt as if a lot of regulars were there.

My daughter and I came here a couple years ago for a birthday dinner, it was amazing!…read more We went In today and we definitely left hungry.. Caesar salad with no croutons (a small cracker added on top) and enough pepper tonight your mouth on fire. The $8 crinkle cut fries you'd get at your local public school, again, over seasoned with pepper, you can clearly see upon arrival. My daughter's pasta was heavily peppered also. Clearly, if you aren't a regular, you won't get noticed, the hostess gave us more attention and helped us than the waitress.

The service was great and they were on top of their game. The ambiance was just simple so it was…read moreok. Now the food was less than par. I got the veggie lasagna that had artichokes and was unchewable. The pizza had no flavor and the Caesar salad needed ranch dressing to make it tolerable. Food was overpriced but they did give us a good amount that allowed leftovers. Not sure if we will eat them but I do have it. I would not drive out of my way to go there but if I'm hungry and in the area... why not. It beats going the fast food route of the things in that area. The service is what pulled this restaurant a 4 out of 5 stars. Otherwise they would probably have a 3 just for food.

I really liked my meal here but the servers are what made the experience so pleasant. Hats off to…read moreIduna. The braised beef boneless short rib was tender. (Had it not been, I would have sent it back like that Italian mafia guy from The Office.) Speaking of office, there is a speakeasy behind some of the book shelves. Cool little vibe they got going on there.

First few times I went here. I really loved it. My husband and I made reservations to see Frank…read moresings Frank for date night. Our server was fabulous. His name was Jasper I think? Anyway, we ordered the whipped ricotta, which is like a Brulé on top... That was beyond way too sweet for us to eat. I ordered simple spaghetti with meatballs and that red sauce was horrible. My Cosmo was not even good. Our table was wonky... I was sitting so low that I had a hard time eating because the table was so high... The chair that my husband was sitting in was broken... I felt like we were sitting in a walkway. Nothing about this night was good except for Frank and the server whoever that was We will not repeat.

Waters Edge Winery is truly a hidden gem. The coastal aesthetic immediately sets the mood, with…read morebeautiful shades of blue that make you feel as though you're sailing along the ocean while sipping a glass of their finest wine. The atmosphere is inviting, and the service was wonderful and accommodating throughout our visit. I also loved the shorter, thoughtfully selected menu. Sometimes you don't need endless choices you just need really good ones! The crab dip was so good I could not stop eating it. We also ordered the Pesto Chicken and pepperoni flatbreads, and everything from the starters to the entrées was delicious. I loved the raspberry peach sangria. I especially enjoyed learning about how their wines are created in-house, which added something special to the experience. From the coastal atmosphere and great service to the food and wine, Waters Edge Winery is a gem that I highly recommend.

Even though the restaurant was not busy, we had to wait quite a while for our server to visit. We…read morewere only the second party arriving for dinner, but the two parties that arrived after us did receive service faster than we did. We had been here for lunch a few months earlier, and the service and food were both excellent, but this Thursday evening the restaurant had the appearance of an establishment going out of business. We were given lunch menus and had to ask for the supper supplement, and then found out they were out of potatoes as well as the beef entrée. Service remained slow, and the peach-glazed salmon with couscous and broccoli entrées were served with overcooked. salmon and broccoli. My wife's California chicken bowl contained chicken that was also over cooked. My daughter's room temperature Hipster grilled cheese and fries were served 5 to 10 minutes after the salmon dishes. My daughter tried the brut prosecco, but it was flat, while my son-in-law had the blood orange crush, but it did not seem to have any vodka in it. Our experience was poor in regard to service and food quality. My daughter also noticed that there was no soap in the women's restroom. As we left after this 2-hour meal, we noticed that there were still only a few customers eating this evening. The staff did not seem very busy due to the lack of customers, but they didn't seem attentive to the few customers that they did have.

If you're a Odu student this is a must stapes of your college experience. You can't go wrong…read moreordering anything here but by far the best thing is the stuffed chicken bacon ranch pizza. This thing literally melts in your mouth. Also the cinnamon knots are no joke they have the best cinnamon knots I ever had in my life. They also have very cheap 1-2$ large slice pizza always available for takeout for hungry locals or students to grab throughout the day or late night. The shrimp Alfredo fettuccine is also a staple that is no joke.

We have been going to Del Vecchios for years. Love the pizza. The manager is the worst vety rude.I…read moreordered a ham canzone it was raw and hardly no ham. I had to cook it more and it eas awful. I called to complain and the manager was yelling at me omg so rude. The way they are making the food in the last year is so bad they need new cooks, new managers, and new staff and if the manager reads this i will come in and see you face to face like you said . It's not about wanting a refund it's about the way you cooked your food and treated me over the phone.

Came for a celebratory dinner with our closest friends. Overall, everything was fantastic. The…read moreonly complaint was my husband wished the pasta had sauce on it and most of our dishes were just a bit over salted. That said, I would definitely come back.

We (a party of 4) decided to check out The Veranda for the first time recently. We made a…read morereservation and this is a *must*, this is a very small dining room and every table was full during our visit (on a Saturday evening). We started with a round of cocktails that proved to be tasty and well-made. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and indulged our really chatty table's need for more time, over and over- whoops. We skipped an appetizer but the options on the menu looked delicious! The wine list was fairly modest but hit all the necessaries and we settled on a few bottles of chianti. Yep, a few bottles. It was one of those nights! As we awaited our entrees, we could see into the kitchen and there was a chef back there making pasta by hand- they are not lying about that! The mood in the restaurant was friendly, a bit low lit for ambiance but still bright enough to see your neighbors. I would call the vibe "neighborhood bistro" and it had this REALLY warming effect on a chilly, rainy evening. Tables were all full but no one was seated right on top of each other, there was plenty of room to stretch and converse privately. Because I am a masochist and am avoiding gods favorite food (pasta) I ordered the steak. It was served along side roasted potatoes and a rocket salad. The steak arrived at perfect temperature and was seasoned magnificently. I'll admit I am a salt girl- I did not not have add a speck of salt or pepper, it already tasted amazing. I certainly did not feel like I'd missed out by not getting the pasta, even if it did look incredible. My husband got a pasta dish with sausages, and he kept raving about how much sausage was in it and how delicious the sauce was. Our friends got a copy of my husbands dish and the salmon with lemon sauce pasta except my friend requested chicken be substituted and the chef indulged her request! They were equally enamored with how well their dishes turned out. All in all, this was an unexpected delicious find and we WILL be back again!