Food Excellent Service Excellent Alonzo Ambiance Great First stop before Broadway at Altria, RVA read more

The atmosphere was great. It's a typical foodie Richmond restaurant vibe with the cozy interior. I give the atmosphere five stars. I expected better food though... two stars. I got the waiter recommended spicy penne à la vodka. It wasn't spicy and tasted like something I'd get at Noddles and Co for $12. My friend thought his food was meh, too. Another friend loved the salmon so it wasn't all underwhelming. Overall we enjoyed it. So it gets three stars. read more

This restaurant is very popular. The inside tables are tight and are always full of customers . A fun place to be but if you want to have a quiet conversation, tables outside are available . This family friendly restaurant has great Italian food . I had pasta with meatballs and sausage, which was great. My wife and daughter tried the salmon. My wife said the butterfied salmon was the best she'd ever had which is quite a compliment ! The only reason I'm not rating the restaurant five stars is due to the tight seating inside . You won't be disappointed the food is very good. read more

Gersi - I met Elvis at the 24 hours of Daytona this year in January - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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 read more

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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 read more

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Food was delicious. The lemon pasta and scallops were the favorite The service was actually sub par. They brought our meals out one at a time- so for our group of six it ended up being about eight minutes from the first plate to the last one getting theirs. Will try again. Inside looks like it's small with tight seating. If going again I will try for outdoors again. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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

Gersi - Spaghetti Al Limone - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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. read more

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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! read more

Gersi - Grilled peaches with ice-cream and cucumber purée mocktail - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This little gem has beaten the odds and has lasted in this tucked away spot on Davis and Broad for some time now. It was bustling on a random Tuesday night, even with sidewalk seating. I got the rockfish special and my friend got the lamb pasta special. Both were delicious and service was terrific. Small. Quaint. Perfect intimate date spot. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Gersi - Bucatini carbonara - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I've been a loyal customer at Gersi for years, and I have honestly never felt the need to leave a review for any restaurant before, but this experience was so bad I felt compelled to say something. I left a google review and felt the need to leave another one as well. My most recent visit was incredibly disappointing, mainly due to the service at the bar. The girl with the tattoos working behind the bar was shockingly rude and dismissive the entire time. From the moment we approached, it felt like we were bothering her just by being there. Simple questions were met with attitude and at no point did we feel welcome to be sitting there. It's frustrating because Gersi used to be a place a genuinely enjoyed and recommended to others. The atmosphere has clearly changed and not for the better. Experiences like this make it really hard to want to come back. I hate writing this but something needs to improve read more

Gersi Is a restaurant I have been to several times over the last few years and always enjoyed it. However, this last time was a terrible experience. First the bar is disgusting, one of the dirtiest places I have been to in Richmond, I'm not sure how the health department overlooks this so easily. This was my first time there in a few months, and sitting at the bar, the bartender working there, a small girl with tattoos who I have never seen before, was awful. I have never had such terrible service at Gersi, but I think this is my last time dining there. read more

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. read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

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How do you enjoy a hot pasta dish while eating al fresco in the summer? The outdoor dining shouldn't have NEVER been an option on such a hot day- simply put: don't open up tables when the outside temps at 6pm are hovering close to 100°. Especially for a larger group, when multiple plates were on the table and the flies just hovering around our food - something they are likely aware of given the presence of the fly fans on the tables. Given the option or advanced notice that we'd be sitting outside in +95° heat, we would have taken our business elsewhere because our older parents were with us. I had an industrial fan at full speed right by my chair, which only made the experience worse- hair flying everywhere, loud fan noise and hot air being blown in our direction. We ate our food as fast as we could - lesson learned (we should have never stayed). I sent an email to the restaurant, but ZERO reaction or response from them for both people in our party who reached out. read more

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! read more

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Wonderful Italian meal in RVA. Very cute little spot. Came here for a bday celebration on a Monday after going to their sister restaurant Uliveto (also a killer spot). Lovely cocktails, and the star of the show might have just been the fried goat cheese over arugula and pear appetizer ( I believe it was a special but they need to lock that down). We got three pasta dishes, all super solid, one complaint is the chicken definitely walked the line of being a bit dry. All around very good, lots of options and would definitely dine again. read more

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Customer service is always A1 ! Very accommodating and efficient. To tier good for sure . It's so cute and low key right in the heart of downtown. I will literally just grab dessert most times when just b passing by . Definitely one of my frequent places to eat!!! Cute date night or just regular night to get dinner ! read more

We had a nice special occasion meal at Gersi. They seated us in a cozy bar table and service was good throughout our meal. Prices were fair. We got a number of salads and vegetarian pastas. Everything was delicious, and portions plentiful enough for sharing. We would be return. Great for a date! read more

I love this place. One of the best Italian spots in Richmond. I dream of their lemon pasta with ricotta. Only miss is I've had some rude bartenders. Ambiance is very warm and cozy. Can get crowder quickly. read more

Shockingly bad experience based on the reviews. Spent 90 minutes and $100 on two drinks and two pasta dishes. Roughly an hour was spent waiting on our order, and half the tab was spent on food so bad that it had to be thrown away. I would assume that this restaurant at one point was deserving of the raving reviews, but that day has long passed. Richmond restaurants consistently have some of the best staff I've ever seen -- this could not be farther from the case at Gersi. If you want an overpriced option to impress a date that knows nothing about food, this is the perfect spot for you. If you want a good pasta dish, go to any of the other lovely Italian restaurants nearby. read more

At this quaint little spot, the food is definitely the star. I'm talking main character. You will find prettier more aesthetically pleasing atmospheres, but this homemade pasta and the quality and flavor behind every recipe is unmatched. Perfect spot for a date or a girls night or a catching up with family over dinner. I recommend, parties of four or larger because you will want to taste everything. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time... And if the weather is anything other than freezing, choose the patio. Definitely choose the patio. Inside can get rather crowded and loud very easily. I highly recommend eggplant rollatini, the pappardelle, and the squid ink pasta. The black kale salad was easily top 3 of the best kale salad I've ever tasted. For dessert, you will absolutely want the tiramisu & panino gelato - it's a literal ice cream sandwich. I wasn't a fan of either cocktail, so next time I'll have the wine. read more

Gersi - Panino gelato - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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One of the best meals we've had. The appetizers, particularly the kale salad and the artichokes, were amazing. The homemade pasta is delicious. The flank steak was done perfectly and was very tasty. The cocktails were varied and done well. The servers are very attentive and the ambiance is cool. A bit cramped, but fine. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Fresh ingredients and homemade pasta the perfect combination! Menu changes seasonally which is a plus. We really enjoy Gersi, the service is usually pretty good Most portions are a good value. The best Tiramisu ever! It's a little loud inside and the tables are crowded which is where I removed a star. Booth for 4 adults is cramped and tables along the wall are much to close together +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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So delicious! We went with family for dinner. Everything was so delicious. We started with the bruschetta and the grilled veggies which were wonderful - really good olive oil. I had the tagliatelle bolognese (which was made house) and my husband had the clam pasta. We enjoyed it all. The location is small inside, but I loved the intimate feel and the ambiance. Our waiter was great and lots of good suggestions. We will be back. read more

Gersi - Pasta with clams (can't remember the name)! On special and delicious! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This resteraunt is one of our favorites in the city. Last night, we had a 5:45 reservation at the bar.We walked in and this hostess greets us and says sorry and gets on phone and stays on there for 25 min!!!!There was a line behind us outside and she was on the phone instead of seating people. I would have asked the person on the line to please hold, while taking care of us there in person. Finally a waitstaff took care of us , while she was on the phone . This happened throughout the night and I thought this was poor customer service Once we got to the bar, cocktails snd food was amazing This has never happened to us before and she must be new read more

Let me start off by saying that I really love their sister resistant, Uliveto, so I was excited to try Gersi! To me, it's a little hole on the wall and they could work on updating the inside. My partner and I ordered the Roasted Garlic Bruschetta and we ended up getting that taken off the check because we hated it. It was drowned in oil and just was not good. We replaced it with Traditional Bruschetta , which was much better, but the whole thing was drowned in tomatoes. For my main meal, I ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese and my partner ordered Chicken Parm. Neither of us really enjoyed our entrees :( and they also forgot the side of broccoli I ordered. Overall, I was really disappointed with my first time experience here but I will say our server was very nice. I'm not sure if I'll come back to Gersi, but instead I'll just make Uliveto my go to. read more

Uninspired, meh, cramped space, very weird service. They kept bring plates before clearing others, terribly timed, had to ask for flatware. It was just so odd. Bland food, over priced. The entire staff seemed thoroughly uncomfortable and it just killed the atmosphere. read more

This WAS my favorite restaurant in Richmond, with the BEST meal in Richmond, being the Skirt Steak... They got rid of it, which upset me... I went in when they didn't have my steak, but they had an awesome Chicken Parmesan ... Well, I'm happy to announce... THE SKIRT STEAK IS BACK IN THE MENU! Hopefully you can see in my face how happy I am.. Christian was our server, and he was awesome too! Thank you, Gersi for bringing my favorite meal in RVA back! read more

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Good but not great. I had a craving for pasta, so my husband and I decided to give Gersi a try. We made reservations at the last minute, so we could only get seats at the bar. The restaurant is small, cozy, and a bit cramped. Expect a lot of bustling and noise, which doesn't bother me. The service at the bar was great, even though both bar tenders were hopping keeping drink orders filled. We started with the black kale panzanella, and the black pepper Caesar. The panzanella was very tasty with a wonderful piquant dressing - tender kale, lots of tomato, and chunks of grilled whole wheat bread. The tomatoes and bread could be better. The tomatoes were the standard hard, unripe, "plastic" kind with no flavor. C'mon. Can't an Italian restaurant get decent tomatoes? The bread chunks were too large for the salad and I had to cut them, plus the bread wasn't grilled enough to be crispy. The Caesar salad was decent, but didn't make my Caesar-aficionado husband say wow. My husband ordered the chicken Parmesan with a side of roasted cauliflower, since he doesn't eat pasta. He loved the chicken; very tender, smothered in a nice marinara and tons of cheese. The cauliflower was delicious, coated in lemon and cheese. Unfortunately, the cauliflower wasn't very warm, and the florets were too large. It would be much better if served hot with bite sized chunks. I ordered the tagliatelle pasta with lamb ragout. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente, and was coated in a luxurious tomatoey sauce with chunks of ground lamb. It was very tasty, but for a meat ragout I expected small bits of ground lamb in each bite. Instead, there were several larger chunks that I had to cut to eat with the pasta. The flavor was on point, though. The restaurant provides complimentary bread served with garlicky white beans. The peppery olive bread was out of this world. We had a lovely dinner, and I couldn't help thinking that with a bit more attention the food could be great, not just good. read more

We ate outside at sunset. They graciously changed our seats to reduce hot sun exposure. Service - Reception and waitstaff were exceptional. They could not have done a better job. Our server, Christian, was as good as it gets. Food - We started with the Black Kale Panzanella, which was delicious and an excellent choice for two hungry people. We then shared the Eggplant Sauteed with Fresh Tomatoes, Homemade Tagliatelle Bolognese, and Pasta al Limone but with homemade Papperdelle. Every single dish was very good to excellent, and we would look forward to ordering each again (that's our high praise level). We shared the Vanilla Panna Cotta with Chocolate Sauce for dessert, and yes, also scrumptious. Even the coffee drinks (decaf latte and decaf cappuccino) were exceptional, and trust me, we know coffee. Drinks - we really can't rate the bar as we've each only had one drink from there, but my Aperol Spritz was very good, and my wife loved her cocktail, but I don't remember which one it was. We had a superb meal and will be returning. Notes: The "outside" seating is literally on the sidewalk so people are walking by while you're eating. Didn't bother us but might not be for everyone. The inside looked crowded and noisy, but can't offer an educated opinion. The one negative (minor) would be that the cannelloni bean accompaniment they give you with their excellent focaccia bread was bland. Fresh bread with quality butter or a tangy olive oil concoction for dipping would have been better. All in all, a great time! We'll be back. read more

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

dinner from @gersi_rva. Truly the best Italian food i have found in RVA. The restaurants ambiance was so charming and welcoming. Our antipasti was the fig and prosciutto Crositini- which I'd order again and again. For entrees we enjoyed the chicken parmigiano and the pappardelle w/ wild mushrooms. To end the night we finished with their devine panino gelato with candied berries. Such a lovely meal RVA read more

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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.

Great spot - was packed on a Wednesday and somehow we were squeezed into a table. And happy we were. Tight quarters, people packed into little tables. Kind of dark, but in a pleasant way Friendly up front, quick to get us water and drinks. We loaded up on apps. Tried the garlic bruschetta, Buffalo mozzarella, shishito peppers, and bread service. The Buffalo mozzarella with tomato and basil was delicious. Perfect tomato. Really enjoyed it. Garlic bruschetta was meh. Single piece of bread with a pasty topping. Just bake garlic cloves! Would be so much better. Peppers were good and excuse to have a vegetable. Dinner was the lamb ragu and bolognese. Both ok. Not particularly impressed by either one, but good all the same. Had the grilled peaches and ice cream for dessert, which was great. Service was attentive, not particularly chatty, and kinda just all around. Overall just a good experience read more