10/10 would return!! Another solid choice in the adorable Bellevue neighborhood. The decor is…read moreperfect in reflecting the clean modern Mediterranean esthetic but still honors the old world. The Bellevue Sour and Aviation were our cocktail choices. Both were tasty and well executed. I had the branzino with the summer squash casserole, a summer special side. It was sooo good!! Hubby had the swordfish and shrimp. He got the green beans as a side. Each fish dish was prepared perfectly, and served hot. DH didn't like the green beans bc he's not a fan of stewed veg, but I found them tasty. Nephew had meatballs and linguine. He proclaimed it " delicious ". Our server Sarah made it a very enjoyable evening, and it was nice that the manager came by to see how we liked everything. Another great place to add to our "avoid chain restaurants " repertoire.

Back again after about 9 years and I was taken aback by the similarities between their branding and…read moreStella's. I thought they must be related. I mean it's down to the font, the bags, the decor, the menu items. Turns out they're not associated, which honestly put me off knowing how long Stella's has been around. I asked around and apparently others have noticed the same. The food was just okay. The sautéed calamari was rubbery and bland. The salmon was good but also a little bland and slightly undercooked. It was hard not to compare the menu items to the Stella's versions which are heavy hitters. Overall I'd say it's convenient since I live nearby, but I'm in no rush to go back.

I love this place, the food is really good and very reasonably priced. The restaurant is a lovely…read moreand small, a great date or family place.

A friend brought us dinner from this restaurant. We haven't been there personally, but the food we…read moregot was very good. The portions were generous and it came to us well wrapped for a take out order. I have been told to check this place out since they appear to be quite popular in that part of the West end of Henrico. Apparently they are more known for take out versus eat-in due to space limitations.

WOW! As soon as I walked in and caught a glance of my soon to be waitress, I knew it would be a…read morenight to remember. Her lucious hair combined with her sweet scent was irresistible. She graciously recommended the seasonal sangria (which she made herself) and it was to die for. The conversation (along with the wine ) flowed oh so naturally into the night. 10/10! See you soon Ella.

We decided to try Greek on Cary and had an fantastic dinner. I ordered flaming Saganaki burger and…read morespouse had the shrimp souvalki plate and friend had the gyro, simply said "delicious!". The wait staff was friendly and helpful if you are on the fence about orders. You can dine inside or on the patio and the bathrooms have classic black and white subway tile. You can top off your stay with a few Greek desserts. A must try if you are in Cary town.

We came here a few weeks ago for dinner. We had some take-out from them a couple of years ago, but…read moredecided to try in person this time. The restaurant is nice, cozy, and our waitress was courteous and enthusiastic about our patronage. We were seated in a booth that was along the wall with a view of the parking lot. Not exactly romantic, but not terrible. There were a few other tables of people, but not too busy. There are many options to choose from in both Italian and Greek cuisines. Seems like an odd mix, but since I like them both, no worries. We started with the falafel appetizer. 3 nicely prepared falafel with tahini sauce atop a bed of creamy hummus served with tabbouleh and warm pita bread. Very tasty! She opted for the gyro meat pizza and I had the stuffed leg of lamb. The orders were prepared in a reasonable amount of time and with a nominal amount of waiting. Her pizza arrived first. Cheese pizza with sliced gyro meat that was not over-burdoned. Just the right amount of topping. My lamb plate was served shortly after. Stuffed medallions of lamb, eached topped with a warmly roasted clove of garlic and a generous amount of demi-glace along with creamy and garlicy mashed potatoes. The food was quite good and the lamb was a generous portion. Each bite was a savory experience! I was able to finish about 1/2 of it and took the rest home. She had a couple slices of her pizza, and boxed up the rest. The server was attentive throughout the meal without being overbearing. Water glasses filled up when needed, and appropriate check-ups during the meal. Very good experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for those who enjoy both types of cuisine. The food is well made and crafted with care. The "view" may not be that appealing, but the service and food certainly make up for it!

If I could, I would give the sisters 10* After eating at…read moreZorba's for 30 years, I can tell you the food is cooked with the same love and care today. Pork Souvlaki, Rice and Green Beans simple but scrumptious. Everything on the menu is worth trying. Thank you ladies, keep it up.

What a delightful dining experience! This cool restaurant in the fan accommodated our party of 6…read moreeasily. We were seated in the annex (for lack of a better word) next door to a seemingly semiprivate room. In the main restaurant, the chandeliers were everything and the vibe was Victorian boho chic elegant. We loved the gilded mirrors, the wallpaper, and the fabulous decor. Our server was on point and was not only pleasant but also efficient. The menu was thoughtful and distinctive. We ordered the bruschetta and it was incredible! The plum tomatoes were a perfect match to the basil and other herbs! I highly recommend! I ordered the Chicken Milanese with roasted potatoes, arugula & tomatoes and it was superb! My table mates also ordered the eggplant, the spaghetti, the linguini and the veal. Our appetites were satiated with delicious food, along with good company and a cozy, intimate atmosphere!

The front desk young lady didn't know anything! Unfortunately. We booked another room but she…read moreexplained to us something we never understood. The seat she gave us was very tight, and I was hit by the kitchen door twice before ordering! Fortunately! Later, we asked one manager, he came and helped us to move to the room where we booked. Our dinner went good. I loved my Baked Rigatoni! The vodka sauce was great. Fish dish was a bit soggy not crispy. Lemon Pasta was pretty lemonade and fresh. Pasta with seafood was so-so. All the drinks went good. Home made bread was really yummy. Inside decoration was pretty good. Our server was nice and friendly. Unfortunately their bathroom was a bit wet and slippery. I will say it is a good place for family friends gathering.

Bellini's Italian Restaurant…read more When in Rome... or in this case, when your cousin keeps bragging about her favorite pizza spot, you have to give it a try! My cousin is a regular at Bellini's Italian Restaurant and talks about this place all the time, so here we go! Service was impeccable almost felt like I was in a New York Pizza shop. We ordered a medium veggie pizza to split, and I have to say--it was delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and definitely hit the spot. Now, is it New York pizza? Noooo... But did I enjoy it? Absolutely! I can see why my cousin keeps coming back. Good pizza, good company, and another restaurant added to my "I'd eat here again" list!

Food was terrifico! We had baked ziti, spaghetti w marinara & moist meatballs (2) measuring in at…read more3 inches in diameter lastly eggplant parmigiana w spaghetti & marinara. Cold side salads (red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber) all around. Homemade Bread was amazing. Our waitress was brand spanking new. She was pleasant. She tried hard, came back to check an acceptable amount of times. If she didn't have an answer she found out. If it was me I would have given up after the first table. The place was simple, clean and inviting. The seats in the booth were comfy.

Good food and wonderful service. Three people ate for $100 (before tip) One appetizer, 3 meals, one…read moredessert, one wine and one beer. Not bad at all. I asked if they could do their Greek salad with falafels, which wasn't on menu and they did. Delicious. I would go again!

Very peaceful and beautiful restaurant, phenomenal food, and very kind servers. When you come here,…read morethe first thing you should be looking at is the Cevapi sandwich ITS THE BEST. Will be coming back

we had an amazing first time at portico! it's a beautiful restaurant - both inside and outside…read morepatio, nestled beside a garden with patio string lights. they have the world's smallest tables, however, so a table of four with appetizers and drinks came very crowded. i loved the complimentary valet parking too. the food, cocktails, and service were excellent! we tried several appetizers and each came out fresh and fast. the portions were massive! we took several apps home. the standouts were indeed the garlic bread and meatballs. the penne alla vodka was also very tasty, and the tequila cocktail was uniquely delicious.

KEY POINTS Beautiful…read morelocation, facility, and grounds Average overpriced food Horrendous service MY EXPERIENCE I am unsure where to start. I had wanted to bring my wife to Portico for several years but never found the time. So on Friday, July 10, 2026, I decided we would try them out for lunch first before committing to dinner. So off we went with a well-behaved 3-year-old and 5-year-old. They were busier than I expected for a lunchtime and only seemed to have patio seating available, which we gladly accepted. So, we were seated and unfortunately waited an extreme amount of time (north of 12-15 minutes) for any contact to occur. The person who contacted us first was a host or runner who brought us water and told us that a server would be with us soon. So, they already had "strike 1" in my head. Another 8-10 minutes came and went... So, we are now at over 20 minutes with no server contact. At that moment, Madeline arrives. At this point, we had decided to place our drink and food order at one time to avoid further delays. NOTE: We were not in a rush at all but expected reasonable service. Madeline took our order and (I assume) placed it with the kitchen. We waited 20-25 minutes, which was not a terrible wait time, but for a lunch of two sandwiches and a small pizza, it was not an appropriate wait time either, especially given the over 20-minute wait to even see our server. OK, so our food arrives (it is not our server delivering our food), and of all things, the most important item was wrong!! We had ordered the Pizza Piccante with NO grilled spicy pepperoncini, as the boys (3 and 5) had requested. Well, it was covered in them--I mean, covered! So, we tell the food server it was wrong, and then we wait, and we wait, and nothing! So, finally, Madeline comes by and asks if everything is alright, and we say, "No, we ordered the pizza without peppers." She said she was sorry and said that she would put the pizza order back into the kitchen. I told her, "No, we don't have the time..." She then stood there kind of dumbfounded, and after a very awkward silence, she said she would take care of it and take it off. So here we are, having waited just under an hour with hungry children, and they have no food, or we can wait another 20 minutes for them to attempt to get it right... NOPE! Not happening. So we just shared our food (pork sandwich and club sandwich) with the boys. We would just feed them elsewhere... what a disaster. My surprise when I thought that was rock bottom... Now we sit with 3 out of 4 glasses empty and no Madeline... Oh, she was around, but not serving us any longer, apparently! Madeline walked by our table 6 (SIX) times and never looked our way or refilled our glasses, none of them! At this point I am fuming inside, so I requested my wife handle things from here and flag down Madeline for refills as we were consuming a dry pork sandwich and a pretty good, but average, club sandwich with two little boys who were amazing in their behavior even though they had not been served what they ordered. So Madeline refilled only one glass, my wife's iced tea... um, she had to be flagged down again to refill the boys' lemonade... wow! I was having water, so I just kept refilling mine from the other 3 glasses on the table. One of the last things Madeline did was offer us a remake of the pizza as a to-go item. Her exact words were, "Can get them to make you a new pizza to go." I said no, and then Madeline said, "On us." I looked at my wife, and she told her, "Sure." Ha ha ha... we were charged for it. I took the boys to the car, and my wallet handled the cash-out of our check. My wife wrote her a 'to the point' kind and gentle note on the guest check about how terrible this experience was... My wife also chose not to tip her and explained that we tip on service, not check total. A FEW NOTES: It has been more than 10 years since we have tipped zero and, in fact, have left several $50.00 tips on bills under $100. Additionally, maybe, just maybe I just didn't look right, though I was dressed in formal shorts and a polo shirt... I have a dark beard and a wrap on my head that makes me look a certain way, though I am Italian. Not saying that was the issue, but I very much stuck out in the crowd. Just a thought. I will not return to Portico ever. Here is my advice to any readers of this review: Food is average, cost is high, and the environment is worth the overly inflated cost of the food; service was an abomination. If you have that rich look (you know the one), like you have a child or grandchild at the University of Richmond or an Ivy League school... You should be fine. LASTLY, I have not written or left a bad review in many years.