Great service and fun atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying our dinner! Definitely recommend the chicken lemon soup! read more

The service was outstanding! The dinner rolls were amazing and the mozzarella sticks were pretty good. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with grilled chicken instead of breaded. It was good but the sauce was very watery. Others in my party ordered the wedding soup, ziti Alfredo, and a salmon dish. They were all very satisfied with their choices. I will return when visiting the area again. read more

The Owners, Staff and food are amazing! I celebrated my birthday there almost a week ago and my guest are still raving about our experience! 10's 10's 10's across the board! read more

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While the website indicated they didn't take reservations, I guess for mother's day they did? This review took a while because I thought I had already reviewed, but I'm still so happy with the experience. There was no answer by phone except for once when I was picked up but never greeted and after 3 minutes of listening to the sound of a busy restaurant, I went in person to ask for a table. It was the day before mothers day and apparently there was a wedding, other mothers, and a prom going on. Even with all that going on, the service was still incredible! We did have to wait about 2 hours for a table, but again, there was a lot going on that night. The bar was serving while we waited and both the drinks and food were excellent! Well worth the price! I also very much enjoyed the live music while we ate. It wasn't audible from outside or near the front, but where we were eating on the coveted terrace it was wonderful. read more

Mitch and his team are awesome! We used them for our wedding rehearsal, wedding reception (catering), and now our son's birthday. They never fail! All our guests loved the food and the hospitality is unmatched! Thank you Grapevine!!! read more

We had an amazing dinner here. Food and service were excellent!! We will define be back again.

I recently hosted a luncheon for a group of women at the Grapevine. Everyone had a wonderful experience. The room was very private and the table set up was just right for both conversations and business discussion. The food was good, the price affordable, and the service attentive. The Grapevine made our experience lovely. read more

Good food nice ambiance definitely would go again. Liked everything Baklava cheesecake was unique . Spanakopita appetizer was very good. Should offer a bigger for an entree read more

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The best Galentines experience! Our server Kelsey made this night so enjoyable. She was responsive, helpful, and an overall delight. The food is always delicious at Grapevine and this evening was no different. Suggest that you sit in Kelsey's section as she made it worth it. read more

Okay this restaurant was the perfect spot for our delayed Valentine's Day dinner. Not only is the inside adorable, cozy, and romantic, but the food was delicious! Everything was so delectable and there's plenty of options between meat and vegetarian that everyone should be pleased with their food. I loved my vegetable tray and the spanakopita was delicious. We splurged and got dessert as well- which was a little tricky to eat but well worth it because I love baklava and it was tasty. I also enjoyed reading about the restaurant's backstory - I love a family owned spot. And the owner or manager came and checked on our table / chatted with us. Overall, a marvelous experience for a date night. read more

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The food is excellent. I had a baby Greek Salad topped with Salmon It was most satisfying. The service was attentive and most capable. The decor is charming. read more

From the greeting walking in, to the service at the table and topped off with great food, this is a wonderful option for a date night or just a night out to eat! Wonderful appetizers and a meal that was so filling we had to take home with us! Highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

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We arrived early in the evening, 4:55pm, they sat us out in the patio where it was hot & under a very loud fan. We asked to move inside, which means a different waitress so it took time to get us menus & order. The calamari app was pitiful, small portion. The salads were ok. After being pressured for desserts, which we declined, we kindly asked for the check, it took her 23 minutes to bring us our check. Then, another 9 minutes to run my card. Absolutely ridiculous! I know several managers & hostess & waitress walked by watching us sit there, taking up a booth, waiting for our check. It honestly ruined the entire experience. I was with family from NC and was mortified, I thought it was going to be a better experience. I've been eating here for years, it will be a long time before I ever go back. read more

The food was very good, the staff were friendly. Solid lasagna and salad. A member of our party ordered a kebab and enjoyed it. The only problem was the pacing: it was busy and took about an hour for the food to arrive. read more

Are here on a quiet night out. I really enjoyed the ambiance and service. We sat on the patio and it warm even in January. The owner and manager seated us and introduced themselves. The chef could be seen walking around. The waitress and other employees were friendly and efficient and very attentive. It shows that this restaurant is a family owned business and the owners take great pride in providing good hospitality. As for the food, there are many options for vegetarians and an entire vegan menu. It covers both Greek and Italian staples. I got the dolmades dinner. The dolmades were pretty similar to other ones I've had but I did enjoy the green bean side. They used French beans and perfectly sautéed them with a good flavor seasoning. My husband got the penna Ala vodka and they graciously substituted the chicken for mushrooms. However the majority of Italian entree were vegetarian. The pasta had a nice home made quality and flavor to it. The house wine carafes are also pretty good quality. Would definitely eat again. read more

I ordered pizza for takeout (it was very good by the way). While waiting for the young man to retrieve my pizza from the kitchen, at least two other people asked me if I had been helped. They definitely care about their customers here. read more

Was at the Grapevine on August 14th with family. We were in Richmond for a graduation and went there to celebrate a recent birthday. The place was 5*! It was beautifully decorated with rustic brick, plants and fairy lights. The staff was extremely friendly and our waiter Reece, was awesome! I was most impressed that he took orders from the women at the table first! The food was excellent! Some had Greek cuisine and some had Italian. I had the Seafood Alfredo which was plentiful and delicious! The apps were great, the drinks were great and the dessert (I had tirimisu) was delicious! We had an awesome night and would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

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The Grapevine treated our entire staff like absolute royalty at our Teacher Luncheon! From the scrumptious bread to the wonderfully fresh salads all the way to the delicious main entrees, we were beyond spoiled! Thank you Grapevine for your kindness, generosity, and absolutely outstanding food! read more

We went here while visiting from out of state and are so happy we did! Free mocktails upon entering were a fun greeting! We ordered the appetizer sampler plate and thought it was a good amount of food to share and awesome selection of tasty items to try. The service was very friendly, prompt and helpful. We also read the story (found in the menu cover) behind the family who began and operates the restaurant and left loving it even more! read more

Great food very helpful services excellent customer service. Great ambiance . Very good food

We have at long last gone back to Grapevine after cutting back on the selection of places to eat during the pandemic. We got take out numerous times from Grapevine over the past two years, but the crowds always seemed too daunting to chance things. But those crowds kept this restaurant healthy during Covid, and I am grateful. We have returned! We were in the mood for Italian-American, and Grapevine is your best bet in the west end. We love them for their Greek food as well (and I will order and review that next time) but we have been craving red sauce. We were seated immediately by Mitchell, one of the owners. The place is as we remembered it -- lots of people in jackets and open collars, others in polo shirts, others in jeans. Come as you are, you'll fit in. Service came quickly, as did our drinks. We started with a plate of tempura mushrooms. These were tasty and hot, although the accompanying tzatziki that was promised on the menu was switched at birth in the kitchen and we got ranch dressing instead. It was an okay complement, but should have been mentioned if it was intentional and caught in the kitchen if an accident. Not an issue to raise at the time, it was fine. Otherwise, the shrooms were a great starter for two to share (wife doesn't eat them) and had us ready for more. I had to revisit one of my favorites there, dubbed Chef Michael's Favorite (previously named Spaghetti a la Micheal, if I recall correctly.) It is a good baked spaghetti with sausage, pepperoni, homemade meatballs, mushrooms, and meat sauce. A lot of places do a take on this, I really like Grapevine's. Plenty of meat, and the meatballs are really nicely seasoned. Portion is huge. I upgraded to a greek salad, which was on the small side but thankfully generous with anchovies, pepperoncini, olives, etc. Nice dressing. My wife had spaghetti with a really nice marinara and meatballs, and a greek salad as well. Her craving was more than satisfied. My daughter joined us for dinner and selected the gyro sandwich and fries. She is picky about gyros (I am not as discerning) and she was very happy with her meal. As to service.... best we have had anywhere in a while. Our waitress was pleasant and warm. My wife's request for extra lemon with her tea was delivered upon not just with the first glass but with the two refills we got over the course of the meal. And drinks never got low -- they were checked on 3 times. The kitchen correctly met her request to omit the peppers and anchovies from her salad. In short, the details were mostly well attended. Mitchell came back to check on our table at the end of our meal and chatted for five minutes or so. Honest talk about the business and his family's history in this and another now-gone Richmond restaurant treasure. More than polite talk, he's really an engaging and genuine guy. We left feeling full and happy. Not just satisfied, genuinely uplifted by a nice evening out. So yes, as some reviewers have pointed out, there are high end Italian restaurants in the city that have a stronger following and even a stronger menu. I've eaten in them and I appreciate them too. But for a really pleasant, relaxing evening with Greek or Italian food, Grapevine is our go-to. It's good to be back. read more

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I will always choose Grapevine. The food is incredible every single time, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. What truly sets it apart is how Mitchell Trak treats us -- he always makes us feel like family from the moment we walk in. That kind of hospitality is rare, and it's why this place will always have my loyalty. read more

One of my absolute favorite restaurants in richmond! The ambiance is very upscale, the food is delicious and the staff treats you like your family! They were so hard and you can tell they love what they do! It can get very busy but it's worth the wait! The food is fantastic and the dessert is exceptional! The owner will sometimes walk around and even help out when it's super busy! read more

This is the first time visiting The Grapevine, and I will say I will be back! Our party sat in the patio area where it was nicely decorated and spacious, there was a little fountain and some wing back chairs that people were taking pictures in. Our waiter was nice and on point as the night went on and got busier he seemed to "lose" interest in a table that was already established and food was ordered. So a few times we ran out of water, the kids out of drinks etc. I feel like this is something that is basic service with N/A drinks especially water to keep full. But other than that the food was amazing! My mother and her friend both got the chicken kabobs, my son the chicken fettuccine, I had the eggplant parmigiana, and my daughter had the Pastitsio Greek Lasagna. We took dessert home, Baklava which was really yummy! We will be back to try some more. Thank you for a great dinner! read more

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I called today to order a gift card. The website said it could be done online but there was no option. I called right when they opened and was hung up on. Called back, a lady answered, expressionless, who said they would charge a $5.00 mailing fee. I declined, went to Mosaic's website, ordered a large gift card with no added fees. Do better, Grapevine. read more

I can only report this is a great restaurant. I love the fresh backed bread that is especially great when turned into a cheesesteak sub. My wife loves the thin-sliced Eggplant Parm. And we both agree the Calamari is the best in Richmond. read more

We had an amazing experience working with this restaurant for our youth cheer team event! 30 girls and 20 parents! They were incredibly accommodating and worked within our budget without sacrificing quality. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the banquet room was absolutely beautiful. Communication was smooth and easy from start to finish, and their team was fast, professional, and so helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend for any group event or celebration! read more

An old standard that's only gotten better with age. Awesome food. Great customer service! Reasonable pricing!

We had a really pleasant experience at The Grapevine several weeks ago. I was happy with the complimentary homemade, warm bread rolls they brought to the table to start us off. All of our entrees were good, meatballs for the young boy, chicken tenders for the 3year old, and gyros for me and my husband. The gyros were packed to the brim and really flavorful. A good bang for your buck and definitely a satisfying dinner. We shared a lemon dessert with the table at the end and it was also nice. Refreshing and a good end to a wholesome meal. The carafe of house wine was also a good deal. We will most likely return to the grapevine as they had plenty for the family to enjoy and a really nice outdoor patio area which made dining with kids a little less stressful. The service was friendly and efficient and all in all, good stuff! read more

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10/10 for ambiance, service, and menu offerings. The restaurant featured string lights, an indoor and outdoor patio seating area, a live piano player/singer plus a projector with relaxing views of Greece- which set the scene for an upscale and intimate dinner. The Traditional Greek menu featured fish, chicken, pasta etc with a large gluten free selection. I ordered the pork souvlaki which was grilled pork on skewers with marinated veggies and served over rice. Every entree came with a salad. I also ordered the flourless chocolate cake and it was TO DIE FOR. Will 100% return. read more

The Grapevine - Souvlaki Mi Mi - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wow! What a great experience. All of the staff are incredible. The place was packed but we were seated immediately. We had a birthday in the family. We ordered wine and drinks. Very attentive staff. Even the owner came by several times. Local -family owned business. The food-Every single dish was amazing. Very large portions. Perfectly seasoned and so fresh and delicious. Will Definitely be back for other celebrations. read more

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The food here has always been a huge hit with me and my family. They have some wonderful soups as well. The ambiance is very classy and a great date spot. read more

Stopped by for a quick late lunch. Restaurant wasn't very busy and we were seated quickly on covered patio at the side of the building. It's older looking place with green plastic ivy running all around but it has its charm. It's clean but could use some updating in my opinion. Our server was very friendly and nice, got us waters and took our orders without much wait. We got two appetizers that came out very quickly - calamari that looked very nice, had light batter and were crispy fried but a bit chewy, it came with marinara sauce for dipping which was very tasty! We also ordered hummus with warm pita bread and Kalamata olives - hummus was creamy but had 2 whole garlic cloves hidden inside, luckily I didn't bite on it, when I asked our server about it she said that's how it comes with usually 2 garlic cloves, that's a new one for me but overall hummus and pita were good, one more note Kalamata olives had pits so be careful. As our meal we had large Greek salad - nothing special just a regular iceberg lettuce, some cherry tomatoes, few onions, green bell pepper, 2 pepperoncini peppers and 3 olives with some shredded feta cheese on top and big bowl of dressing on the side. I have to say this salad left me wanting more! It wasn't bad but just ok, everything was fresh but it could've used at least some more feta for sure! We also tried gyro with French fries it was good, meat was tasty and pita bread was soft. It comes with a little cup of tzatziki sauce but I could use probably one more since there's none on gyro. Overall this place has ok food and decent prices, if I come here again I'll try their pastas maybe that's gonna give me better impression! read more

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The food was very fresh and tasted delicious! The service was amazing as well. My server Alyssa stayed on top of the everyones drinks and orders, a true professional read more

Good, atmosphere and service were amazing...would highly recommend a visit to Grapevine

We were in town visiting our parents and they suggested grapevine since we were craving Italian food. Boy am I glad they did! The restaurant is super cute with a Greek/Italian theme and cute string lights. We were immediately greeted by one of the managers who was very kind and seated us immediately. Our waitress was very attentive and efficient, and there was always someone at our table offering us bread and water refills before we even needed to ask ourselves. The service was wonderful, and our waitress was very personable. Additionally, we appreciated that check ins by the manager throughout the meal as well. We ordered the saganaki to start. It was flaming cheese that was perfectly cooked, and was great on the pita and their moist/fresh rolls! For our entrees we had the Aphrodite spaghetti, eggplant parm, and white pizza. The entrees came with salads, that were quite filling. I loved my upgraded Greek salad and almost wish I'd gotten it as a meal (until I tried the food itself!) The entrees were delicious, particularly the spaghetti and the pizza! My dad loved his eggplant! The food was very filling and they even split the spaghetti so that we could share. We were stuffed but the dessert was too tempting to pass up. We had the baklava cheesecake and it was bomb! read more

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Possibly the most overrated restaurant in Richmond. Everything was average and I am pretty sure frozen lasagna is as good if not better than here. Baffling it has so many fans. read more

I am not one to write a review, but feel I need to for this gem! I have been working in the restaurant industry for over 25 years and this was by far the best customer service I have ever experienced. From the manager, the bartender, servers, etc! They made you literally feel like family! On top of that, the portions were huge and it was delicious! I will be back and will spread the word! read more

Authentic Greek food. Friendly atmosphere. The owner checked in on us twice. Excellent!

I recently went to this lovely restaurant a few days ago on Thursday. I had not visited in years but was definitely still impressed with everything! I travel for a living and when I'm here at home, I still love to venture out and seek new restaurants or places I've not been too for a while . The grapevine has absolutely excellent staff and food! The two wonderful bartenders who assisted me are not only gifted with top hospitality skills but they know the menu and offer great advice. My outing started with the flaming cheese appetizer. Delicious! I selected the Greek spaghetti for entree and it was prepared with the best ingredients and absolutely perfect. My tiramisu for dessert was the perfect ending and one of the best I've ever had. The cocktails are top notch and special mention to my espresso martini! I will definitely be back soon and so excited to have discovered this restaurant again! If you are seeking great service, authentic prepared food and delicious drinks, seek no further. The grapevine has it all!! Opa!! read more