DELICIOUS FOOD!!!! Ambience is simple and appropriate; daily handmade pasta; great Bellinis. We had mussels with shaved garlic... absolutely a repeat! read more

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My wife and I came for date night on Saturday at 6:30 and requested an outside table. Our waiter came over after about 10 minutes to offer us drinks (a little long of a wait but it was busy). My wife requested a dry red wine, which our waiter said he didn't think they had one (really, at an Italian restaurant?). My wife requested to try the Chianti. He came back with a new wine to the list, which she ended going with. It took 30 minutes for our waiter to return to take our order. We certainly would've ordered a second round if he had come back sooner. We ordered the Keftedes, which came out about 20 minutes later. These were the only shining moment of the meal as they were tasty. Another 30 minutes later, our waiter came back to take our dinner order (way too long). My wife ordered the Amatriciana and I ordered the Chicken Milanese. We also ordered a bottle of the red wine. This is where things really went down hill. It took 50 minutes for our dinner to arrive, getting to the table at 8:30. My chicken was cold and rubbery. I called the waiter over and he said he'd get a manager. She came over (the hostess) and I explained the situation. She offered to re-fire the meal, but at this point, I was starving and didn't trust that it was going to come out timely. Instead of the woman offering any other offer, she simply removed it from the bill. So for this horrible experience, the bill came to $153 with tip. I will never return and I have told a lot of my neighbors about the terrible experience between the 2 hour wait, the long time between the waiter stopping by (I noticed him serving a bunch of tables inside, so I tipped him normally because I assume the restaurant management understaffed the front of house that night), and the food quality. read more

The Brazino was perfect. Who knew pistachio pesto was so divine? And with grilled shrimp, delish! The vibe was great and service was on point. read more

We came out for a night to Richmond looking for a good gluten free restaurant to try since I have a gluten allergy. Uliveto looked great and I even called hours before arriving asking if they were safe with gluten allergies and the assured me that they absolutely were. Looking at the menu I was so excited since everything looked great and we ordered an appetizer and some mussels. I made sure my waiter knew I had an allergy and that my meal had to be gluten free. The appetizer AND mussels both arrived with bread on the dish back to back. That is so unbelievable considering I have a severe allergy and was assured my meal would be safe over the phone and in person. They fixed it which was great but it should've never happened in the first place. The food was absolutely delicious all considering so if I was in town again I would come back just to try other things. Just be super cautious there if you are also celiac, they didn't put much care into it. read more

Not a welcoming vibe for dropping in. Seems they would like a reservation even for one when the 30' bar is empty....

I made a reservation a day prior to coming in where I was told on the phone that if I didn't want to sit at the bar all that was available was at 8:30 so I agreed. The day following when I showed up to the reservation I had to wait until 8:40 to be sat where there was only seating at the bar. We then waited over an hour for our food which honestly was pretty mid (watery pesto and bland chicken for $35). Service was okay but the atmosphere was pretty overwhelming with lots of loud noises and things going on around us. We were hoping for a nice dining experience for a date night, but nothing about this place is intimate or outstanding. If you're looking for a nice place with authentic Italian and cozy atmosphere, I'd recommend Enoteca Sogno in the Northside. Spent less money for better quality experience and food. read more

Everything here was so tasty. I'd highly recommend going with as many friends as possible so you can try more dishes. My friend and I had such a challenging time picking what we wanted to eat; everything looked so good! The service was wonderful. The only note I'll make is that the space gets really crowded on a Friday night. There were people at the bar behind our table that kept bumping in to us. A lot of the spaces are tight as the tables are placed closely together so if you're in a bigger body like me or require more space to move around, it may be better to go during a less busy time. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Went here in a whim date night and we were sat immediately (around 6pm on a Friday). I tried to pistachio pesto and the burrata. Both were delicious. I wasn't drinking at the time and the bartender made me a super yummy cocktail. Really love this place for either a date night or celebration meal! read more

Uliveto is a neighborhood gem. I love the bread and olives in oil that they bring before the meal is served. Inside is a bit cramped, but I enjoy sitting outside when the temperature allows. They have a large heating lamp and even provide blankets to keep diners warm. The food is pretty solid, though not the best I have ever had. Still, an excellent option and love that it's within walking distance if you live in the Fan. read more

Had an enjoyable meal with family Veal Ragu pappardelle was very good , homemade pasta served super hot was great. 3of us had veal Milanese was huge portion sides with potatoes and a limone pasta which was very good. Great service Great cocktails Italian Manhattan expresso martini , lemon drop martini read more

Amazing food and amazing service, highly recommend. Great place for a date night or girls night read more

Uliveto - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My family and I had a wonderful time and experience! We ordered the calamari, veal ragu, spaghetti limone, baked rigatoni alla vodka, and the veal scal. All of the food was absolutely delicious and our server, Colleen, was very attentive, fun, and gave great recommendations! We will come back soon. read more

This was my first time at Uliveto. We made last minute reservations for 8pm on a Friday. We were glad they could accommodate our group of 7. When we arrived, the place was packed. The tables are super close together and the space is pretty small and narrow. We started with a few appetizers. We had the bruschetta, the meatballs, and the broccoli rabe. All were good, especially the meatballs. For my meal, I ordered the spaghetti with clams. The dish was beautiful and very tasty! I was impressed with the amount of clams they gave me. The sauce was buttery and very garlicky which I loved. We all did agree that the appetizers were better than the entrees. We would 100% come back and order a ton of appetizers and drink wine. The servers were very friendly, not the fastest but again the place was packed so we understood. We loved that we could bring in our own wine to drink and just pay the corking fee. read more

Uliveto - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love the ambience here! A little squished seating but such a cozy spot with delicious food. I recommend the lemon pasta !

Great brunch menu Fresh delicious ingredients Low key intimate ambiance Heading back for dinner and homemade pasta read more

I want to love this place but after my 4th time attempting dinner, I don't think I'll try again. Much of their food is very bland, and with such a massive menu, it seems they struggle with perfecting a few dishes. If their pasta is homemade, it's hard to tell since I've always found it to be over cooked and mushy. The vibes are great inside and the wine list is awesome, but overall it's such a disappointing experience when compared with their amazing sister restaurant Gersi. read more

This place is solid NJ Italian comfort food. Service was very friendly. The serving sizes were large enough to share and mixed drinks were well made. read more

Too noisy and loud. Food is just mediocre and over priced. Service is snotty and snooty. Tables are too close together and cramped.not worth the prices. read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant one evening walking around in the fan and decided to eat there on a whim. They were super accommodating with us for not having a reservation and were able to set up a table outside for us on their patio. Our server was absolutely incredible and so so helpful with her recommendations. The food was fresh (LOVED their tomatoes) and I'm still thinking about their linguine dish with mussels. Highly recommend! read more

It's in a good location that is easy to access and park. The service was nice But the food seemed subpar.

Uliveto is a rather an intimate restaurant perfect for date night. The calamari was the best I've ever had. The fish (their best seller) and butternut squash could have been better. The server was great! read more

No ambiance. We did not have the pasta which looked very good. Tried the rock fish and stuffed shrimp and both were not to our liking. Service was a bit delayed May be willing to try the pasta someday read more

The food at Uliveto was very delicious. The salmon I had was cooked perfectly. I am no wine expert, but they seemed to have a good selection at varying price ranges. For beer they have no drafts, but about 5 bottled Italian imports and some local IPAs. Our server was very attentive and kind. The only downside I have is that the tables are way to close to each other. This may not bother everyone, but something to be aware of. The outdoor seating and high tables seemed to have more space. We will definitely return for a fun walk-to date night in the fan. read more

Emma, our server, was very attentive and knowledgeable which we greatly appreciated. We decided upon our dishes from her recommendations and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Lovely interior lighting. read more

I met a couple of friends at Uliveto after work and was excited to try it because it always seems busy. We ordered wine while we decided what to order. Wine was nice, but I kind of lost my appetite because there were so many flies buzzing around our table. I ended up ordering a salad which was fine, but once we received our food, the flies got worse. All three of us were trying to shoo them off our food without success. I finally just let the flies have my salad and just finished my wine. Maybe it will be better once the weather cools down, but I likely won't go back anytime soon. We were inside the restaurant, not outside on the patio. read more

Literally the worst service I've ever had. Waited forty mins for our table, got seated next to the kitchen where it was so loud we couldn't even hear eachother. Waited another 20 minutes to have our drink order taken. Drinks were awful. Asked for our check and left without eating. Better experience at Mdonalds than Uliveto. read more

Every detail of the meal was five stars! Service was impeccable because he was very much able to easily describe each evening special and answer specific questions regarding features on the menu....bread and oil to begin were so tasty and freshly made, and each of our orders were just that-prepared to perfection! It's a very small intimate space so come prepared to share dining spaces with others, and it is a tad loud based on that, however, we found it to be quite typical in keeping with the downtown Richmond vibe:). Highly recommend! read more

No stars from me, and here's why: your host gave away our table, didn't apologize, and made us wait for 40 minutes. Not cool. We won't be back. Treat people fairly, seriously. read more

Food was fine but I have never been in a louder restaurant in my life. Apple watch warned me twice that there were dangerous sound levels, and my tablemate and I often had to shout just to hear each other. My ears are literally now ringing. Just made for an exhausting dining experience rather than an enjoyable one. read more

Beautiful ambiance. Friendly and prompt service. Creative and delightful cuisine! I had a noodle bolognaise. The sauce was authentic and the noodles were heavenly tender. I was quite impressed. Their generous bread and olive oil went beyond usual to be surprisingly tasty. Well done! read more

Service was good, food wasn't. I went the first year it was open and everything was great. This year, not so much. The wine was not very good for the price, the meatball appetizer was horrible. It came in the shape of sausage links (turds) and was dry and desiccated. The inside dining is packed you're seated right next to each other and it's very loud. Hard to have a conversation with your date......I won't be going back. read more

I previously dined at Uliveto and had a good experience, so I thought it would be a great spot for my one-year anniversary. Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience. The restaurant was very busy which was understandable for a Saturday night, so when the server finally greeted us I made sure to order both our drinks and the appetizer (the keftedes). Then, later we ordered salads as well as our entrees. My partner's salad ended up coming out about 10 minutes before mine, so when the server came back over, I inquired about my salad as well as the keftedes and was told they were on the way. About 20 minutes later, the server said they thought that the keftedes were for the entree and that our entrees were ready and asked if they should they hold them. I said to send everything out at once because I didn't want an entree that had been sitting for awhile. However, when the entrees and keftedes came out at the same time, my entree (the Amatriciana) was cold. And the keftedes were oddly in sausage (not meatball) form and were overcooked and dry. I explained my disappointment to the server and he took away my entree and took it off the check. Even though we ate only a small portion of the keftedes, it remained on the check. I ended up sharing my partner's entree (the bolognese) which was warm and very tasty, but overall was very disappointed in the food/service. read more

Uliveto - The keftedes - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Walked in without a reservation and were treated kindly at sat quickly. It was before 6pm on a Saturday. Space is tight, but the service was great and the food was excellent! I had the Gnocchi special and husband had the Parpadelle with veal ragu special. read more

We had a great experience here over the Easter holiday . Everything was amazing and the eggplant dish awsome as well as everything else

Food was fresh and delicious. Kitchen was spotless...you can see it from the dining room...staff is attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere!! read more

This was a terrific surprise. The service was friendly and the food was terrific. We had a party of six and the staff was flexible and patient while we decided what to eat. read more

Best calamari appetizer I've had in Richmond. Even better than Stella's and that's tough to beat

Love, love Uliveto. Such great food and very nice people!!!!! So happy they opened in the Fan.

The eggplant Parm was huge and delicious. Broccoli rabe was great as well, I loved the spiciness of the vegetable. Fantastic red wine. Great meal, jovial staff, warm ambiance. Love! read more

Waited 30 minutes past our reservation to be sat. Food tasted straight out of the microwave. Won't be back