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

Food was just okay & took over an hour to get. I think they need a better management team.

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

A charming place that feels incredibly New York-y (I mean it's originally from Brooklyn). Me and my four friends went to try this place on a Saturday. We were lucky to get a seat outside because the place was packed. To be honest, I preferred outside. The inside was very dark and loud (adding to the NY feel). My friend suggested we try this place because their brunch was really good and we were all craving pasta. I saw a lot of positive reviews on the brunch, and am planning to come back one day to try it. Unfortunately, I don't think it'll be anytime soon. Although fun and with plenty delicious Italian options, the food felt just ok to me. This being said, ALL my friends loved their food. So please note, people love this place, but I just found it to be ok. Here's what everyone got (we all shared bites too) : Bruschetta: Didn't do much for me, our group loved it. I think I would've preferred a different bread. The tomatoes were fresh and a yummy start to our meal Ravioli w/ Butternut Squash w/ Brown Butter Sage Sauce: Saw homemade pasta and immediately ordered. The butternut squash filling was yummy and done just right, however, the pasta itself fell flat for me. As for the sauce, I wanted more sage flavor, but it felt more like a gravy. Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe: My friend was really happy with her choice. She liked the way the pasta was prepared. I liked how lemony it was, but it didn't move on from there for me. For Cacio e Pepe I expected more of that peppery kick or cheesiness, but there were neither. The creamy consistency was yummy in this though! Homemade Tagliatelle Bolognese: My friend enjoyed the pasta and the sauce! Just what she was craving. Black Linguine w/ Sautéed Calamari: Two of my friends got this and finished their plates. I personally find pasta and seafood hard to master. I find the pasta tends to be too bland and tries to suck in the seafood flavor, but ends up making it more bland. This dish did that for me. But again, two people vs one really liked it! We had a great experience. They were accommodating and our waiter was kind&patient with all our questions. Like I've written, the food was just ok to me, but I will be returning for brunch one day. read more

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

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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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

I was very excited to finally try out Gersi and it didn't disappoint. Restaurant is small so make sure you have reservation. Inside is nicely decorated kinda shabby chick, it is a bit dark, tables are placed pretty close so this is not good for intimate romantic dinner, it also gets pretty loud with music and people talking so at times we had a hard time hearing and understanding our server. There's a patio but it's more like tables set up on sidewalk so you're basically sitting right next to parked cars. We were seated promptly at the booth table and our server greeted us right away. He was very nice and attentive throughout our dinner checking on us frequently. To start we ordered Gin Flower Fizz and Gersi Manhattan both pretty good, gin fizz was lightly sweet and refreshing while Manhattan had a kick. We had couple of appetizers: Fig and prosciutto crostini - big slice of grilled country bread slathered with ricotta and topped with prosciutto and sliced sweet figs and drizzled with balsamic - crunchy, creamy sweet and salty - it was to die for! Mozzarella di Buffala appetizer was good too, big ball of fresh mozzarella with sliced tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar! They also bring out complimentary plate of sliced bread - focaccia and some kind of country bread with beans that are a little spicy but tasty! For our entree we had: Grilled polenta with prosciutto, pickled fennel and Parmesan cheese and balsamic - it was pretty good, polenta was creamy and a bit smoky, could've used a bit more prosciutto and I could've done without balsamic bc pickled fennel brought enough acid but over all I liked this dish. We also tried grilled branzino - two big fillets topped with pesto looking sauce, fish was moist, flaky and delicious, it comes with side of dressed greens so we also ordered grilled vegetables platter that has eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, asparagus, beets and broccoli all lightly grilled, it could've used a bit more seasoning and eggplant was very bitter but rest of the veggies were good! To finish our meal we had tiramisu that was all tiramisu should be and chocolate lava cake with berries and whip cream that was very tasty with gooey chocolate center and berry sauce! Cappuccino and espresso were good too! read more

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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.

Went last night with husband for date night and it was great start to finish! We are the type of couple that loves to sit at the bar and enjoy our meal, and Gersi is the perfect place for that. We split the black kale panzanella and the spicy rigatoni vodka special. Both were phenomenal!! More than enough for us, as the portions are large. The bread in the panzanella was a little too soaked from the vinaigrette, but thankfully they use great country bread so it had texture still. The spicy rigatoni was ACTUALLY spicy and I was heaven one of my biggest pet peeves is when people describe something as spicy and it isn't. It was perfectly spiced, salted, creamy...all the things. I have had pastas in the past from here that were slightly too salty, but that wasn't the case at all last night. Pure perfection! I also enjoyed their Brooklyn sour (take on NY sour) and it was so lovely. Service was great too, Lauren at the bar is the BEST and makes a mean cocktail! Definitely try out Gersi if you haven't! 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.

Addition: yelp doesn't allow us to reply to business owner comments or message directly. We absolutely don't want or need a refund. I stand by what I said about the food being absolutely delicious. My only issues were Covid compliance and the portion size declining. The entire table felt the same way so I'm surprised people said the portions are too big. We were all still hungry after dinner. Anyways, no aggression, no gaslighting, no bad vibes. Was hoping to write this in the hopes of providing some constructive feedback. Sorry if I was unsuccessful. ------------------------------------ I've been to gersi probably 6 times now so I thought now was a good time to write the review since I've gathered how the average experience is. In the beginning it was INCREDIBLE. Now, not so much. When edo's and dinamo open back up for dine in, I think they'll be in trouble. I'll start by saying they are NOT Covid compliant in that the tables are extremely close together. I could have reached my arm out and touched the people behind us. It made my party kind of nervous because everywhere else we've been has been spacing the tables out. They've also added plenty of patio seating so it seems like instead of decreasing capacity they're just capitalizing on additional seating since all the spaces indoors were full. The food is great, I won't say it's not. The portions however have changed drastically. They traded in their huge bowls of pasta for what seems like side-sized pasta bowls. 3 of us tonight ordered pasta and I was stunned by what they brought out of 16, 18, and 22$ dishes. They were so tiny. All of us finished our food and we were still hungry. The only person who left full was the one who ordered the $26 rockfish. That would be fine but not for those prices. This isn't NYC or LA. The flavors of the food were excellent so if you have excess disposable income (which I'm sure nobody has right now during the pandemic) id suggest spending it here. Even the appetizer was drastically different. The bruschetta used to be a huge piece of bread with tons of tomato and basil. Tonight it was a small portion, a small and thin slice of bread with pieces of tomato. I expected to be able to share it but it was such a tiny amount compared to what I had prior. We ordered two desserts: tiramisu and chocolate lava cake; the chocolate cake was miniature (as everything else was) and the tiramisu was 80% cream. Both very disappointing. Honestly I won't go back again. This is the second time I've brought a group of close friends in an attempt to impress them with Richmond's food scene and the entire table was disappointed. Tonight was solely on portions. Last time was on flavor (it was so salty we couldn't consume it), and our server was incredibly rude. This restaurant gives the vibes that they feel like they're above being kind and serving appropriate proportions. It's too soon for that kind of attitude. read more

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Went for dinner on a Wednesday night. At 6pm the restaurant was quiet but picked up quickly to be pretty loud and busy by 7. The atmosphere felt quaint but elevated- a great spot for an occasion or small group dinner but a little small for a bigger party. It would be hard to hear (and see the menu once the lights went dim!) with more than 4 people. The service was great. What I got: Drink - Gin basil smash: really good, strong drink. I would get it again! Roasted garlic bruschetta: was expecting tomatoes but reminded me more of garlic bread. Still really good, just not what I was expecting from bruschetta. A good size to split between 2 people but a little small for 4 Spaghetti limone: still thinking about it- absolutely delicious. I usually go for red sauce at Italian restaurants rather than creamy sauces but I'm so glad I got this- the quality was there and it had so much flavor - get the ricotta on top! Lava cake: pretty small but delicious way to finish the meal. read more

We re-visited for my daughter's birthday dinner and everyone really really liked the experience. The space is still small and with a party of 6 we fit snuggly into the front corner. We ordered a few appetizers and drinks to start. The appetizers came out fast and they were delicious. Drinks took a little longer and for some reason my DIL had a hard time getting her mock-tail. It eventually came out midway through her meal. Other than that we had no issues. Everyone left with a to-go box....they definitely make sure you leave full. I've already recommended this place to many friends and coworkers. I'm a fan. read more

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We made reservations here for a friend's birthday and it was fabulous. The ambiance is lively and warm, and I will say though we enjoyed it, this is likely not the place for you if you don't enjoy being cramped. The food was delicious, I had the vongole linguini and it was delightful. Portions are on the larger side for pasta, and prices are a little bit steeper than the area but still reasonable. Waitress was quick and nice. Even the bread course was delicious. We all got cocktails and, while I loved the presentation and I still enjoyed it, I'd get something else next time. Would definitely still come back, our friend felt so celebrated. Good wine list. read more

Gersi - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place was nothing short of fantastic. I really commend the chef for the portion sizes on all courses. We shared a Brusetta and ceasar salad then we each got our own dish. I recommend this is how you order if on a date night. Our Cesar was very heavy on the olive oil and took over a lot of the flavor but still enjoyable. He got the carbonara and WOW it was the most authentic carbonara sauce I've ever had. You could taste the Parmesan. I got the bolognese and added ricotta on top. SHEEESH was that good. I do wish I stepped out and tried the pesto dish or another pasta dish but nonetheless I am happy with my choice. You can quite literally taste how fresh the pasta was and the TIRAMISU. Let's talk about that....it also deserve another WOW read more

Gersi - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I sat outside and kind of felt a little bit forgotten but the food was decent I got the Bolognese I would like to try some of their other dishes but I definitely would go back read more

Don't go, waste of money. pasta with red spicy sauce with Lump crab meat For $38.00. Large plate was heaped with pasta noodles that were lightly tossed with sauce. I saw no crab. After digging around under edges of noodles I spied a TINY piece of what appeared to me and everybody else at my table, to be a very Tiny chewed up piece of ? I picked it up with my fingers as it was too small to use a fork. I tasted it and it did have a crab taste. That was the only piece I found. If I had wanted a large heaping plate of speggetti (sp) noodles with hardly any sauce i could have made that at home for 5 people at about $6.00. 2 others ordered chicken parm and said it was just ok. Our party of 5 was crushed beside another longer table that had 6 Very LOUD people. We all had to yell to be heard. If 2 of those people had to get up and go to bathroom 3 of the 5 people in my group would actually have had to get out of their seats so those people could get out! I know, it was crazy. No one liked taste of bread. I was hoping for fried calamari for an appetizer but they did not have it. There are too many OTHER Italian restaurants in Richmond area that are a lot better, quieter, and actually have parking. 2 in our party came 20 min late as they had to ride up and down streets looking for a parking space. All 5 of us agreed we would not go there again. read more

I want to give 5 stars so badly because the food was AMAZING!!!! Buuuut it was a little dirty. There was a long hair on the bread that they give you (i didnt eat that obvi) and here was dried things on my first glass and plate. Aside from that, the service was kind and the food was fantastic. read more

The dining experience was set in a decorative atmosphere, offering a relaxed ambiance. I had the beef ribs with risotto and while the food was satisfactory, the saltiness was a noticeable drawback. The service provided was commendable, contributing positively to the overall dining experience. I would try again but probably get pasta dish. read more

I want to preface this by saying the food was phenomenal, but my lower rating is due to time management and service miscommunications. My partner and I had a reservation for 8:30pm on a Saturday evening. I can understand that sometimes service runs behind and i don't mind waiting 15-20mins at ALL for my table, in fact this is a usual occurrence at the sister restaurant Uliveto. However, this evening we waited over 50 minutes for our table (that we had a reservation for), with promises of drinks/apps getting comped. I guess the front did not communicate with our server about how long our wait was because after we were sat our server was not in any rush to serve us. We waited 30 mins AFTER SITTING for our bread... even though we were ready to order/placed our order 5 mins after sitting down. Overall, I'm sure this was just a fluke and I can understand them being busy, but as a restaurant with a brand and reputation like Gersi I was just shocked at how everything was handled. Will only be doing takeout from here from now on. read more

We discovered Gersi during the pandemic and absolutely fell in love with it. For every special occasion, Gersi is first on our list. Since moving to VA in 2018, I have been skeptical of the italian cuisine spots. But Gersi has lifted my spirits. Delicious and creative cocktails. Fresh salads and crostinis. The Black Salt Caesar is a mist & the Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti is to DIE FOR. Everything is fresh and delicious!! And the staff is SO kind. Restaurant is small, so plan ahead!! read more

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For anyone looking for a chic spot to enjoy some Italian food, Gersi is the one. Now, it may not seem like much from the outside (kinda appears to be a hole-in-the-wall) but the inside is super cutesy and vintage-themed. The service was also very speedy and friendly! For little appetizers, they brought us their famous beans and bread. The beans were SPECTACULAR. The bread had potential to be the best of breads as it looked toast-y and fluffy at the same time; however, it was oddly-cold and chewy, like beef jerky. For entrees, my sister and I shared their cacio e pepe and that was AMAZING. A perfect portion-size to share. Her fiance ordered their risotto and was extremely pleased. I tried a bit and loved the ~crunch~ in the midst of gooey risotto texture! We also ordered their salad. The dressing was a bit much, though I blame it on myself - I forgot to order it to come on the side. Overall, a lovely place with yummy food and the ambience was peaceful and chill to lead great conversations with your friends and family :) read more

Gersi intrigued me from the moment I saw an article in the local news announcing their opening. Brooklyn Italian? Sold. I visited with my mom shortly after opening on a weekday. At first service was a little awkward. We were asked if we had a reservation (no) and then seated. I think maybe they were just gearing up for the night? I don't know. We each ordered pasta dishes. I went for the pasta carbonara, and it was delectable. I would 100% order it again. The meal started with fresh thick bread and beans (tasty) and buffalo mozzarella (amazing). Finished off with the flourless chocolate tart, and it was also great. I'd definitely return but with a reservation next time. Such a cute little place. read more

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My first time dining at Gersi and I will be back again! The food and service were fantastic. The atmosphere was great. I loved the music playing in the background. It felt like we were dining at a cafe in Italy. I had the linguine with gulf shrimp and it was delicious. We shared the grilled vegetable plate and it was also amazing. We will be back again and again! read more

Gersi Ratings: 4.1/5 Food: 4/5 - Gersi originated from Brooklyn, New York, and I always wanted to try it out when I'm in NYC before. I was excited when I found out that they have a location here too. I suggested this place to my friends, and we came here for dinner tonight. I was pretty happy with the pasta here, not the best I have had, but was what I was expecting and met my expectations. You can see the description of the items my sister and I got. - Mezzi Rigatoni Ragu [GET]: I am a sucker for classic red tomato sauce pasta with meatballs and sausages or any Bolognese. The tomato sauce here was solid, pretty fresh and tangy. There's around 4 meatballs in there; it's pretty tender and moist. Also, there's a good amount of sausages, but wasn't a big fan of it though; it was a bit dry for my liking. I substitute my rigatoni pasta with strozzapreti pasta instead, because I think it got a better texture than regular rigatoni. Just imagine the texture is like pasta and Udon noodles just had a baby together. It is thick and super chewy in a very good way, so if you enjoy eating bouncy noodles, then strozzapreti is the way to do it. - Linguini Vongole [GET]: My sister got the linguini sautéed in a white wine with garlic, fresh herbs, and cherry tomatoes. She enjoyed it, but I personally would not order it. I wished the tomatoes were cooked longer, so the flavors from the tomatoes could really get into the broth. The broth was a bit bland too, definitely could use more garlic, butter, and salt, but just my own preferences though. The clams were fresh, and there was a good amount of them. Pasta was good, but it was a bit hard rather chewy. If you are not a white wine pasta person, then skip this dish. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - This place definitely gives off an NYC vibe. Gersi is tiny, but cute with limited indoor and outdoor seating area. Interior is dimly-lit and fancy, but very loud. There's a full bar at the center and many small wine cellars throughout the restaurant. Inside was also packed with customers walking in and out, would recommend making a reservation beforehand. This is definitely a rare date night spot in Richmond, but not the best spot for a large group of people, although there was 7 of us tonight. Price: 4/5 - I got the mezzi rigatoni ragu for $17.95, and my sister got the linguini vongole for $23.95 before tax. I feel the prices set here was pretty fair and standard in Richmond. The portion is great, definitely satisfied my pasta cravings and walked out pretty full. Service: 4/5 - We got seated immediately when we arrived, and our server brought us water and plates right after. I wanted to make some substitution to my pasta entrée, and he was patience enough to ask his manager for me if the chefs are able to do it. The food came out quick and all at the same time, so we were pleased by his service for sure. We appreciate him constantly checking-in with us as well. BLUF: Gersi is a great restaurant for anyone looking for a chic and romantic spot for some solid Italian food. Pasta here is al dente, very lovely vibes, and good customer service. Also, if you love pasta, I recommend trying the Strozzapreti pasta, they are able to substitute it at no extra cost. You do not see those often at most Italian restaurants in RVA, and I only had tried those when I was in NYC. You will enjoy it, and I can guarantee you that. read more

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We came here for a nice dinner on a Friday night and while it was empty to begin with, I would definitely recommend a reservation. We sat inside but they did have a small inclosed patio that seemed heated. They give a lot of menus so definitely was a lot to figure out what had liquor, what had food, and a whole menu for specials was interesting. It's quite dark in there which is great for the ambiance, but not so much for everyone having their phone light out and just glaringly bright. Our waitress Skyler was nice and explained the menus and gave us some recommendations. We tried the aperol spritz and the fall themed old fashioned, which we both enjoyed. All the cocktails we tried were good but not particularly strong; I can't decipher if they just didn't have a lot of alcohol or the pasta soaked it all up. We got some fresh bread with beans, the mushroom bruschetta, and the black salt caesar. We loved it all, especially all the amazingly cooked mushrooms. For our mains I went with the bolognese and my boyfriend got the carbonara, both which were hearty and enjoyable. The biggest travesty was that we couldn't take it home with us. Skyler got quite busy at the bar as it seems at times some of the staff hold too rolls but others stepped in and brought our check, etc. Overall a nice time! read more

This is such a yummy spot in Richmond! I would recommend a reservation. We didn't make one, and they had to squeeze us in. We sat in their covered outside seating, which was nice though! It's a cute spot with delicious food. I liked their decor. The staff is friendly and quick. I really enjoyed the bread and beans that they brought out! We ordered the: Fig and Prosciutto Crostini- 10/10 (so tasty!!) Cacio e pepe- 8/10 (it was fine but definitely not the best cacio e pepe I've had) Risotto- 9/10 (this was so delicious!! It has mushrooms and pancetta :)) read more

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Yummy Italian food for Richmond. I came for dinner with a friend and nothing disappointed. The service was very friendly, food came out quickly and was delicious. Started with the bruschetta and parma ham as appetizers. There was whole cup of tomatoes on top with parsley and balsamic vinegar mixed in. Next was the squid ink linguine with squid and vegetables, also quite delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Great food really enjoyed it I had the spicy Sicilian highly recommend it. Appetizer was the mozzarella with tomato and cheesy garlic bread, which was awesome read more

Found this place on Resy. Noticed they had brunch and also made their own pasta in house so I gave it a try for my wife's birthday. Overall, it was a great experience. Staff were all amazing and attentive. The food was excellent as well. Eggs Benedict was the wife's choice and looked good. Rigatoni with Sausage for me. The house made ricotta is what I want more of!!!!! read more

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Gersi is always an amazing experience and a place I would highly recommend. It's a quaint little restaurant with lots of movement. The staff is so kind. We sat at the bar and had a great time chatting with the bartenders and getting their opinion. The food was amazing as always. We got the grilled veggie platter which was delicious. It came with a variety of vegetables with big salt flakes on it. Highly recommend for a date night, girls night, family dinner, or anything! read more

The food is absolutely a 5/5 stars. My friend and I ordered the orecchiette and caramella pastas to share. The caramella is filled with asparagus, ricotta, Parmesan and lemon in the most delicious brown butter sauce. This was a really unique pairing of flavors that I really enjoyed. The orecchiette was rich and full of flavor. The sausage had a really good depth of flavor and I couldn't stop going for another bite. The tiramisu was very good and our cocktails were great. The reason I took 1 star off was that we made a reservation and it was a really hot evening. The reservation I made was for a regular table and when we got there the only table they had for us was a seat outside directly in the sun. The solution they offered was to move the table into the shad directly on the curb, inches away from the cars in front of the front door. It was still way too hot to eat outside so we ended up at the bar. The service at the bar was great, but it was also really hot inside the restaurant. Both my friend and I were sweating during the meal which does not make it very enjoyable. read more

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