Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Gersi

    4.0 (237 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Order Gersi Takeout or Delivery

    Gersi Photos

    Business Info

    GERSI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Gersi

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Roasted Chicken
    Dalton S.

    Gersi made for a really nice date night spot for me and my girlfriend. It has that intimate, cozy vibe with dim lighting that really sets the mood; perfect for an anniversary dinner. The space is definitely on the smaller side, so it can feel a little cramped when it fills up (which it does quickly), but the ambiance still works well for a night out. Even finding a spot at the bar would be nice. The service stood out and was really attentive without being overbearing, which added to the overall experience. We tried the chicken parm and the lemon pasta, both solid choices in my opinion. I'm already thinking about what else I want to come back and try on the menu. They've got a decent drink selection to round it out, too. Overall, Gersi was a solid spot to celebrate something special. If you're looking for an intimate Italian restaurant with good food and great service, this is worth looking into

    Seating area
    Samara S.

    Such a hole in the wall spot but literally felt like I was being transported to NYC. Cozy, dim lighting with high quality food and drink. Literally my new fav date night spot in RVA

    Polpette di Vitello in Brodo
    Andrea A.

    Wasn't expecting it to be so busy on a Tuesday night but after the meal, I understand why. Gersi is very intimate and cozy a great spot for smaller groups. We sat at the bar which was such a great experience. Our bartender was attentive and spot on with the recommendations. I started with the cherry margarita which was refreshing. We also got the mushroom bruschetta and lamb meatballs. The bruschetta was ok but paired with the meatballs - it was perfect. The highlight of my meal was the chicken parm with lemon spaghetti. Amazing!!! Still thinking about it! Best combo ever! Gersi was a great experience and I will definitely be back!

    Ravioli pomodoro
    Natasha M.

    We went to Gersi after the much spoken of hype. Friday night and the small corner restaurant was packed and we thought that only met good things. The sound inside was unbearable, people borderline screaming at each other and at one point they cranked the music just a bit more. While we screamed our order to our server and attempted to talk over the food, I remained surprised that only the dishes with asterisks had homemade pasta. I figured why else be there than have that and went with the ravioli pomodoro. We were started with focaccia slices and a white bean/oil/seasoning to eat it with. Just okay, the bread was hard and sorta cold. We ordered the fried goat cheese, that came on a bed of dressed arugula and pear slices. It was probably the only good thing we had that night. The ravioli resembled perogis not just in shape but in thickness and dumpling-esque texture. The sauce was nothing to fawn over and the lemon spaghetti ordered by my friend left something to be desired. So confused when even trader joes has properly shaped and more delicate ravioli. This was handmade with no pasta machine intervention. We requested an order of broccoli, something green to offset the carbs, they were greasy and varied in doneness with some pieces past it. And did I mention each plate we received was missing a chunk out of it-chipped doesnt do the injury justice. The ginger margarita tasted like a mocktail with sad bits of dried up ginger hanging on a cute stick. We couldn't leave fast enough and when we did our ears thanked us for it. It was disappointing, we won't be returning or giving the brooklyn location another chance.

    Spaghetti Al Limone

    Pasta was delicious and staff was lovely! Just a tad overpriced for the serving size and a dish without a protein.

    Fried Goat Cheese salad
    Sharvani M.

    Came here with a group of six people and really had a lovely experience. The service was awesome, really attentive and checked in the right amount. We started with two salads: Fried Goat Cheese and Apple, and Arugula and Gorgonzola. The fried goat cheese salad was really good, with the apple cutting through the creamy cheese. I'm not a big blue cheese fan so the gorgonzola did not appeal to me, but others really enjoyed it. For mains we all shared plates of the Rigatoni Vodka and the (off-menu, but our server assured it could be made) Cacio E Pepe. Both pastas were super delicious - the rigatoni was actually pretty spicy, which we liked, with lots of parmesan heaped on top. The cacio e pepe was really creamy, the right amount of salty, with thick pasta noodles and again lots of savory parmesan on top. Overall a great experience and would easily return.

    Grilled peaches with ice-cream and cucumber purée mocktail
    Dae E.

    Went to Gersi on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy. I sat outside for the night ambience and browsed their wonderful menu. I ordered a cucumber purée mocktail that tasted pretty fresh. I only wanted dessert so I opted for the grilled peaches with ice-cream. The dessert is usually accompanied by walnuts sprinkled on top but I had them hold the walnuts. My tastebuds were in awe! The peaches were warm and fresh. I think it's a seasonal dessert so if you're interested, then you must hurry before the summer is over! Enjoy!

    Harrison C.

    I absolutely love Gersi! This family owned establishment is perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. The food is impeccable and the staff makes you feel like you're at home. The inside is quaint and cozy and bursting with life! this past time I got the mussels and tiramisu! Both absolutely delicious! It's a must go to in richmond!

    Bucatini carbonara
    Rachel S.

    Had the pleasure of dining here a few times now. Its a cozy italian restaurant with a bar, tables, and a few outdoor tables. They enclose the outside tables in the winter to stay warm. Definitely make a reservation if you can otherwise you can be in for a looong wait. They do have a text system for making reservations that a real person answers so that does make it easy. Everything I have ever ordered here has been delicious, especially the carbonara! Great drinks, all the staff are very friendly and accomodating. I don't know how they can work in such close quarters sometimes so all the more respect to them! If I really want to have a delicious meal, celebrate something, or have a fancy date night without much effort, I would pick Gersi.

    Spaghetti al Limone, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
    Cynthia C.

    The espresso martini and spaghetti al limone are must tries as this cute little spot! The espresso martini was soooo smooth and dangerously good. The spaghetti was so bright and refreshing. Although, I wish they provided more bread to soak up the delicious sauce with. I also tried their spicy vodka rigatoni which was solid. Not my favorite variation of the dish, and there was far too much sauce left on the plate in my opinion. I wish the sauce was a little thicker so it would stick to the noodles better, but delicious nonetheless. The complimentary focaccia and little bean salad it came with was nice. However, I found the focaccia to be pretty dense and while it was a solid piece of bread, I certainly wouldn't have called it focaccia. The beans were fun, but I honestly would have preferred a classic olive oil and balsamic situation. Overall, I liked the place and I think it would be nice for a date night.

    Mezzi tagliatelle served with meatballs and sausages; spicy rigatoni with grilled shrimp.
    Shakira K.

    1/29/2025: A lovely spot for an evening out. Meg was our amazing server, so welcoming and accommodating. She had great recommendations that did not disappoint. The ambiance was cozy and inviting with several seating indoor/outdoor seating options. We enjoyed the fresh mozzarella appetizer and selected the spicy rigatoni with grilled shrimp and mezzi tagliatelle with meatballs and sausages entrees. Although everything was delicious there was not a wow factor. For dessert we each (yes I mean 1 dessert each!!) polished off affogato with a splash of Kahlua... now that was WORTH THE CALORIES!!

    J E.

    Came here one weeknight with co-workers as we all like Italian food. The reviews for this place were great and making a reservation was easy the same day, just a few hours ahead of time, which kind of worried us, as we figured if they were that good, it wouldn't have been so easy to get a same day reservation for four people. Well, we were wrong - this place was amazing! Service was excellent and friendly. The décor and atmosphere was romantic, quaint, and dimly lit. The menu was loaded with so many appetizing items! They make their pastas in-house and they do a fantastic job with them. The chicken parm was really good, pounded thin, but still very flavorful and moist. The sauce was excellent too. Their table bread was accompanied by cannellini beans with a spicy herb dressing, these were incredibly good! They have avery nice wine list too. And clearly we lucked out with the reservation because by the time we left, they were packed, inside and outside. Definitely suggest stopping in, but make a reservation!

    espresso martini, Italian Paloma (back)
    Lauren B.

    From the outside, Gersi appears to be a small hole-in-the-wall, but the food, drinks, and service will surely blow you away. As you step inside, it's as if you just walked into a restaurant in the heart of NYC. Gersi did a wonderful job of capturing the charm and uniqueness that I'm sure their Brooklyn location embodies and brought it to us here in Richmond. It's quaint, moody, and has cute vintage chandeliers. I thought all of the cocktails I had were wonderful. I started with an espresso martini which was delicious, and then the Aperol Spritz, which was one of the best I have had - perfectly crafted. I did think it was odd that it came with a slice of grapefruit, rather than orange, but definitely not a deal breaker at all whatsoever. My husband had the Italian Paloma and the Gin Basil Smash, I liked them both but of the two, I would opt for the Gin Basil Smash. They serve complimentary focaccia with these marinated cannellini beans, which I know - random? But it is actually SO good I was thoroughly impressed! We also tried the classic bruschetta to start, which only really consisted of fresh chopped tomatoes and basil on top of grilled toast and you could really taste the freshness. It was really tart after a while, so we ended up leaving some on the plate. I would order it again, but would also be fine skipping it next time. For dinner I had the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka special and my husband had the Vongole. They were both delicious. My husband finished his plate and I had only a few bites that I ended up taking with me. I will say - you definitely have to like spicy to enjoy the dish I had because it is REALLY spicy. It was starting to wear on me towards the end. But overall, it was yummy! Next time we have our eyes on some other pasta dishes to try. The noodles are handmade in house and cooked al dente - put simply, perfect. We also enjoyed the Tiramisu for dessert and left nothing on the plate - it was great! Very creamy and chocolatey. The service throughout our visit was prompt and friendly. Our waters remained full which I always appreciate and we didn't have to wait for anything including our food, drinks, and other requests. We will definitely be back and cannot wait to try some other options on the menu at Gersi!

    Penne Pomodoro and Basilico

    See all

    10 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    23 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    19 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa G.
    566
    2405
    2098

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 3
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of J E.
    127
    3663
    13113

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Thank you very much for your feedback!

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Thank you Lauren! Hope to see you soon again!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of PM F.
    2
    14
    0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liza I.
    135
    7
    2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Michelle P.
    38
    127
    212

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jacob C.
    518
    30
    60

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of jay w.
    1
    45
    9

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Delicious food. Recommend a house made pasta. Great atmosphere. Portions insane. Oh. And dirty martini that was fantastic.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    The food was amazing and the service was also. The only negative was that it was so loud we couldn't enjoy the time there.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gersi M.

    Gersi M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    Ask the Community - Gersi

    Do we need reservations to sit at the bar - early?

    No , you can just walk in but you can also reserve a bar sit through Resy !

    Hi - do you have many gluten-free options?

    Is it possible to request outdoor seating if I make a reservation online?

    Yes, the reservation let's you choose inside or outside

    I have an allergy to dairy. Are all the pasta dishes made with dairy?

    Not all pastas there contain dairy. You have many options .. from pastas with tomato sauce to g/oil ones.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Italian 5,656 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Lillie Pearl - Dads Breakfast Sandwich

    Lillie Pearl

    (727 reviews)

    $$

    Jackson Ward, Downtown

    This was my 2nd visit to Lillie Pearl at their new location at 305 Brook Road. I absolutely love…read morethe new location. The decor and the ambiance are invigorating & soul soothing concurrently. On both occasions I ate in the upstairs dining area & I really enjoyed being able to look out their windows & observe the hustle & bustles of Broad Street while dining. The music that played in the background while we dined was the perfect aural companion to a down home Southern cuisine centered meal. As you know, I love when the music in the restaurant compliments the cuisine & Lillie Pearl's playlist is top notch. During our dining time, we ordered their Smoked Wings as our appetizer. The wings were perfectly seasoned & visually appealing. However, I found them to be a bit dry & overcooked for my taste. My dining companion, however, had no problem with the wings texture. She enjoyed them very much. For my main meal, I ordered their Wild Game Burger[a mixture of Waygu Beef, Bison & Wild Boar] with a side order of Fries. The burger was cooked perfectly. It was well seasoned & juicy. The fries were delicious. They were crispy and also perfectly seasoned. I could have eaten a whole plate of just the fries alone. I ordered a cocktail to complement my meal, the Sweetest Thing. It was bright, crisp & a perfect drink for my food. As for Customer Service, Our server was courteous & attentive & knowledgeable about any menu changes we needed to be aware of. Also of note for me was that I had a reservation I needed to change to an earlier time slot & the staff was able to accommodate my request expediently. I also appreciated the fact that they informed me in advance that they were still on the Lunch menu & not dinner as my initial reservations had requested. I find that type of honesty & transparency refreshing & is definitely one of the reasons I will ALWAYS be a loyal Lillie Pearl customer.

    First time at Lillie Pearl. First off, the location is excellent. Right in the heart of downtown…read more And the space is spectacular. The interior decor is very retro, very cool. On to the meat and potatoes: Got seated quickly (had a res). Server (Caleb) was attentive, but not overbearing which was nice. Helped me out with ordering the brussel sprouts, suggesting them as a side instead of the appetizer (since it was just me) which was cool. Food: Phenomenal. Ordered the braised short ribs with a side of fried brussel sprouts. Short ribs were meaty, super tender, flavorful and plentiful. Served over mashed potatoes. With a (large) side of really good collard greens. The brussel sprouts were different from any other brussel sprout I've ever had. Very much had a "kung pao chicken" vibe to them (that's what Caleb called it, and he was right). Really really good. Only downmark is on the banana pudding. It was "good" don't get me wrong.....but it was super sweet and didn't have any real bananas or Nilla wafers in it. I would have been happy if the serving was 1/2 the size it was (because it was so sweet, couldn't eat the whole thing). Just came off as overly commercial. All in all a great meal, and a great start to a Saturday evening.

    Tarrant's Cafe - Mini Crab Cake App

    Tarrant's Cafe

    (962 reviews)

    $$

    Downtown

    Downtown location is always reliable Friendly staff, good…read moreservice, consistent food. Homestyle, comfort food. Full bar Street or public pay lot parking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation + .5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

    I really wanted to love Tarrants Cafe downtown but we had a lot of issues! But let's start with the…read morepositive! The customer service was great! From the host to the server, we really enjoyed everyone! The restaurant itself was cute! It was small and quant but we are used to that living in the city in DC and some of the best restaurants are like that! Now the drinks and food!! For the drinks we had the rosemary martini and espresso martini. The rosemary was one of my favs!! So light and delicious! The espresso was lacking and I'm an espresso martini snob! It was just so watery and was lacking flavor from the espresso! We ordered two kids pizza and a few apps. The fried green tomato's, spinach/crab dip and fried oysters which was a special! The pizza was delicious but the menu doesn't state that they sprinkle Parmesan on top. Both my kids have an allergy so they had to remake it. Once they remade it with no parm it was DELICIOUS! Def get their pizza! The biggest issue was the fried foods. The crab/spinach dip is a must try! It was good!!! But the fried green tomatoes and oysters were not good bc we can tell they haven't changed their grease in ages. They came out super dark and tasted burnt due to the grease it was cooked in. I worked in a restaurant for ages and can tell! If they had fresh grease it would have made a ton of difference! I'd love to come back and try it again but only if they have improved how they cook their fried food! If you're just looking for pizza and cocktails, this is a good recommendation!

    The Jefferson Hotel - The bathroom

    The Jefferson Hotel

    (372 reviews)

    $$$

    Downtown

    Centrally located in downtown Richmond. The hotel is…read morebeautiful. Grand architecture, elegant décor, and a historic feel that stands out the moment you walk in. Rooms are spacious and clean. The staff were all friendly and professional Valet or self parking lot.

    Had afternoon tea here with a large group of ladies from The Center at Belvedere in…read moreCharlottesville. I have to say that I was very disappointed. The quality seems to have decreased. The cucumber sandwiches were on brown bread??? The chicken salad sandwiches were bland and boring and were served on regular thick white bread. The desserts also lacked sparkle. The best were the tiny chocolate mousse tart, and the tiny rectangular fruit tart. The macrons were delicious and probably the best thing about the tea. However, the rectangular fruit tart did not have an expected glaze of apricot jam as is traditional. There were two cakes. One was chocolate, which was very fudgy and moist however, it really could have used a pinch of salt to bring its profile up to delicious. The other cake was a slice of either apple or banana??? Flavor so faint I couldn't tell. Neither of those desserts had frosting so can they really be called cake? There was a sugar cookie but I gave it to My friend so I can't speak to how it was. There was this little chocolate thing that was difficult to ascertain what it was supposed to be. I think it was supposed to represent hot chocolate with peppermint and marshmallows, but despite the peppermint and the tiny marshmallows, it was lackluster. The entire experience could have improved with printed menus with descriptions of what we had. There were two teas offered, the Jefferson and the Richmond blend. I had the Richmond blend. It was so splendid that I ordered some from their supplier. Overall, I was terribly disappointed. The beautiful venue had a slight effect on improving the overall experience.

    Gersi - italian - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...