We are very happy we chose your Norfolk location for our last dinner of our 10 day vacation. This…read morewas by far the best meal we both had. The waiter (Jeremy) and the Chef were very accommodating of my partners food allergies. We will recommend this location to all of our friends.

Came here a few weeks ago with some girl friends, and we enjoyed! All 3 of us got the wine flight…read moreand chose our own flavors. The flight was more than enough for me. We ate prior to coming here so we didn't get any food, but i did end up getting a skillet cookie which was sooooo good. Thankfully we came on a warm day, so we were able to sit outside on the patio. The inside was super cute as well, but slightly cold. Which i understand because the weather has been super back and fourth. Our waiter was super nice and helpful. Next time i go back i would like to try their food to see how it is.

Amazing food and cozy vibe- a must-visit downtown spot! We…read morewere at Luce on Friday and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The space is intimate and cozy with side-by-side counter seating right in front of the open kitchen -- perfect for watching the chefs at work and adds to the whole experience. We started with the ensalata di Luce and it was fresh and flavorful, a great balance to the rich mains. The pollo con strati was perfectly cooked and the lobster gnocchi was phenomenal -- rich, indulgent, and definitely worth ordering a side of sourdough bread for dipping in the sauce! To finish, the cheesecake with berries was a delightful end to the meal -- creamy and just sweet enough without being heavy. Service was attentive without being intrusive and the ambiance complemented the food beautifully. This place is small and fills up fast, so reservations are a very good idea, but snagging a seat at the counter made our night feel special and lively. Overall -- truly one of the best Italian meals in Norfolk if you're looking for great food, a cozy atmosphere, and a memorable dinner. Always my fave & we will definitely be back!

This was kind of a meh dining experience. I called the restaurant to make a reservation for 3…read morepeople on a Tuesday evening. I was told that there was no availability for the evening and I should try to walk in for bar seats. Upon arrival, the bar was not busy so we took three seats and noticed that the table behind us never got sat the entire time we were there. To me, this is a pretentious restaurant that falls below the bar in every way. Second time dining here and would not return because service from Branice C. was a C- in her caring that she was even at work, to the upcharges for extra marinara sauce to go with the greasy overbreaded calamari appetizer. The oil saturated flavor was almost nauseating. Please change the oil in your fryer! Prices were not excessive but the upcharge for using a credit card was. Who really walks around with $300 cash in pocket to pay for dinner without a credit card fee. JUST ADD IT IN YOUR MENU PRICES!!!! The Boar Ragu was truly not boar but probably run of the mill ground beef and the four tiny slices of steak on the Caesar salad was a joke. There are so many other lovely restaurants along this block that this is a skip right past for the future.

FANTASTIC! Vibes? Yes!…read moreFood? Yes! Wine? Yes! Thank you to John who welcomed us and recommended good wine for our food We came here with our son, who recently moved to Norfolk. He came here for his first meal in town and John treated him to a glass of wine with his gourmet grilled cheese He brought us to the experience : Brussels sprouts -- delicious with sweet and spicy and hazelnut Goat cheese and beet salad: good dressing, nice mix, exactly what I wanted for dinner Truffle tots: yeah, tots are good, but with truffle and Parmesan? Wow!! The vibes here are great. There's music on but you can still talk to people. Seating at the bar or tables or, if the weather is nice, on the front porch. It has an elegant but relaxed feel that would make this place great for a date or friends ( or family!) We will be back And yep, we are back for tapas Tuesday where all small plates are $2 off Hummus -- ok Duck egg rolls good Lamb meatballs : GREAT flavor!! Roasted Carrot beet with labneh and dukkah : delicious Dumplings-- good but spicy for me Miso butter gnocchi with mushrooms-- delicious Roasted salmon-- folks were split on this between "solid" and good Salad of farro and spinach with beets and goat cheese and pear -- this was amazing. The dressing had awesome spices in it that made the whole thing complex. 3 new wonderful wines ! Thanks to all at this restaurant for another amazing meal. You are our favorite Norfolk spot!!

From the moment we walked in, the ambience was warm and inviting. The service was truly…read moreexceptional--every team member was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making our visit perfect. The food was fantastic across the board, and the presentations were exceptionally creative, making each dish feel special. Everything came out beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

It's so easy to see why a lot of the customers are enamored by the ambiance. It's like shabby chic…read morewith velour chairs. Possibly an old Victorian home transformed to a dining area with patio seating. Then there are stairs going up to their "inns" which one of the reviews indicated are available via Airbnb. Table setting is cute with tiny dinosaur figurines. Live plants on window sill. I came at around 5 minutes after opening time. The staff clearly wasn't expecting the "just opened" order. I ordered their Greek kessiri cheese served with crackers and rose jelly. It was great, cheese was just right firm. The tofu came out piping hot. It's spiced with good mix of spices, definitely not bland and healthy (baked not fried). The owner Erin (her husband is co-owner) indicated they've been open for 5 years (how come there's not been a lot of publicity that this place deserves???) It's definitely much serene and my type of place for solo dining! Come patronize this gem before they sell the business off!

Such a cute spot! It's inside a beautiful home and all the decorations served its purpose! Just had…read morea glass of wine and it was perfect.

First time here and it was a great atmosphere. Cute small wine spot. Wine tasting was great. $25…read morefor 8 tastings yesterday. My friends said they are usually $5 for 4 tastings but I guess since it was spring break they raised the price. One of the lady pouring upstairs was rude. But that was my only concern about this place. And just a heads up this is a small place so if there is a crowd there's not much space to walk

Mia's class, six shades of Grenache, was phenomenal -- a perfect 10 out of 10! She was incredibly…read morerelatable, which made the entire experience so enjoyable and engaging. Definitely make sure you check her out!

We had tickets to a show nearby and we were a little pressed for time but the staff was able to…read moreaccommodate us very well. We started out with the Cesar Salad and an order of the Meatballs as an appetizer. They were kind enough to split the salad for us and without having to ask, always a nice touch. The Cesar Salad was delicious, the ingredients were fresh and the croutons were clearly made in house. The meatballs were flavorful and tender. They were served with a dollop of whipped Ricotta and a generous amount of marinara, the basil sprig was also a welcome addition. Everything worked well together and we enjoyed the dish. We also split the Rigatoni Bolognese and again they split the order for us. It was served piped hot and it was delicious. The service was excellent and we were able to get in and most importantly, out in plenty of time to catch our show...

We came in for dinner one weeknight and the hotel was really busy, as there was a conference being…read morehosted, but this restaurant was steady, but not busy. The décor is really interesting, as it has a secret dining room behind a bookcase and all of it is beautifully assembled. Menu is decent, with many typical Italian favorites. Starting with their arancini, it was decent. The temperature was warm, but not as hot as it should've been considering we expected it to be freshly fried, plated, and served. The jam under it was a little too sweet as well, but the texture and flavors were decent. Next up was their Cesar salad. This was my starter salad and it was quite substantial. The lettuce was great - very fresh and crunchy! The dressing was excellent, clearly made in-house and it was so very tasty. The combo of both was excellent! Lastly, I chose their chicken marsala for my entrée. It was plated quite nicely, looking very tasty. The chicken was breaded and appeared lightly fried, as the batter flaked off. The sauce was a little too sweet compared to my liking... I realized that marsala wine is sweet, but this might have been reduced or sweetened a little too much. The greens were inedible - they were way too vinegary. I took one bite and choked trying to swallow it down. Their crispy smashed potatoes were very nicely done. Overall, this entrée was just 'ok' but nothing special, which I found disappointing, as I could have ordered a pasta instead. Service for our dinner was nice and friendly. Prices are on the high end for the quality of the food preparation, which is also disappointing. So, over the past couple of months I've been to Norfolk twice and last time ate at Saltine downstairs in this Hilton and this time ate upstairs at Varia and both menus are amazing, service was adequate, and execution was lackluster - This tells me their food program is poorly managed. I left out the review of my dinner guest's pizzas... They eat got a pizza and each was completely over-cooked!!! I like char'd crust on brickoven pizza, what I saw (and what they explained) wasn't a simple char, it consisted of hard, over-cooked cheese and toppings and frankly if I got either of those pizzas, I would've sent it back. Given the absolute beauty of these eateries and amazing menus, they need to work on the management component and they'll have truly amazing joints, but not until then.

I saw the words Book Club and I stopped to see what this location was all about…read more Yay! To my surprise and glee, it is a real book store in downtown Portsmouth. Yes, this city is changing. The bookstore is so inviting and the staff is so welcoming. The mood is calm and relaxing. There are many types of seating arranged for sitting and reading. Other sitting for talking quietly about what you are reading with a friend. I enjoyed a great Americano coffee and purchased a new bestseller during this vist. Okay, now this is an example of how nice the owner is to customers. I was in there sitting. reading, and drinking coffee. I found out as I am leaving that the club was closed when I arrived but she welcomed me with a smile anyway! Awesome coffee, great environment, comfy seating and alcoholic beverages. I am coming back when The Book Club is actually open with my girlfriends. Smiling as I type. Enjoy!

1st visit...following the Chicago Steppers Group from fB…read moreSooo Glad we came out!! This Place is Sooo what we have been waiting for!! Wine, coffee, beer and activities to boot: Candle pouring, book club Can we Say Book Club!! Ohh And Wine Club soon to start as well. Follow on Fb calendar of events!!! I Am Here For ALLL OF IT!!!

My family and I were visiting Norfolk looking for a steakhouse and found this place. Overall it is…read moredefinitely worth trying if you are looking for a more upscale and slightly pricey night out. The food tasted amazing and came out quick. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly had a lot of crab meat. Most of the tables got steak and they were all cooked to each persons desired level. The salmon was also very flavorful an and cooked well. Both the sides of Mac and cheese and the seafood Mac were amazing. Definitely our favorite sides. Broccolini was good but a very small amount. Service was amazing our server was very sweet and accommodating. The restaurant was not too crowded on Saturday night. The restaurant is connected to the mall but there is no entrance through the mall. You have to walk outside. They say where to park on their website but I think you're better off parking in the street.

Well we finally made it to Brothers, on the cusp of what is the beginning of the closing to the…read morerestaurant. This evening my party of 6 arrived at 5pm for our reservation. Our extremely gracious waitress Roshaunda was really a darling young lady and why I added a star to total 3. Only for the service, Since the restaurant is closing they are no longer stocking basic things even like tarter sauce. Cocktail sauce , ginger ale. We were dining before a 8pm show at Chrysler Hall so did not have options and make our play on time. The food did come out hot and delicious. Lambchops had way too much glaze,almost to hide something.... Brothers announced the closure sometime about 2 weeks ago which makes me wonder if it is a long time coming.

We were lucky to get seats quickly. The location is small so it's quick to fill up. We were greeted…read morequickly and ordered our drinks. I got a bottle of ginger ale. We were at "the bar" so we were in bar stools. Definitely not my preferred seat, I squirmed a lot trying to get comfortable without kicking my neighbor. It was a pretty long wait for our food, as we salivated looking into the kitchen. I will say once we got our food, it was really yummy. My favorite part was the tomato bisque, tasted freshly made. So if you plan on going, definitely plan on waiting but totally worth it or just think ahead and do takeout.

Such a big taste from a small place. Another DDD for us and this one did not disappoint. It's small…read moreso you may have to wait for a seat. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately. They told us the specials and we ordered our drinks. Once we ordered our food the fries and fried pickles came out so quick. Everything was delicious and hot. You can watch into the kitchen as they cook. Great experience and we will be back.

Went here for a light lunch date. It was quiet and has nice views. We started with martinis. He…read morehad a salad that I will obsess over until I get it again. Butter lettuce, pork belly, goat cheese, apples and candied pecans with a maple, bacon and honey dressing ! Oh my goodness it was so good. My equally delicious shrimp taco wrap with bang bang sauce and an Asian slaw. Fresh and delicious! Service was very quick and pleasant! We'll be back!

Joslyn took excellent care of me on my time here! She was very knowledgeable about the menu and…read moretook her suggestions on all! And she was so right! I started with a dozen raw oysters (because I could!). They were really big, fresh, and flavorful. I asked for extra horseradish and it was also very fresh. Perfect. I also got the fish tacos and she crab soup as my mains. Good Lord, the tacos were so big and delish. The sauce on the was really fresh and the veggies were crisp too. The fries were nicely seasoned and, for me, they really complimented the fish nicely. The soup was also very good. Tho the chunks of crab were smaller that other soups I've had, there was plenty of crab there! The flavor was super great too. No complaints here at all. And Joslyn was ALWAYS there and very attentive! And take her advice when ordering. She knows what she's talking about. She makes a great margarita too! Really a great place on the water. I'll be bs k for sure and don't be misled when you walk into the larger building and it's kinda quiet. Just head to the back side and you'll find the place. You'll be glad you did! Thanks Joslyn for a great visit. Hope to be back soon!