Leigh and the crew at Vancostas are awsome the are so friendly and food is always great Pizza is one of the best I have ever had the whole menu is great chicken stir fry steak and cheese burgers and a great daily specials board Give them a try read more

Please be careful at this establishment. They served me green roast beef and said it was completely normal read more

Vancosta's - Roast beef sandwich - Italian Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I've been going to this Vancista's for over 30 years. It has had consistently delicious, family style meal that fit well & warmly in our tummys I recently had their yummy daily special of Shrimp & Grits. I've tasted many versions of this dish, but found the one served here to be one of the best I've ever tasted!. Kudos to Hampton Vancista's! read more

The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice. Can't beat the price either. Our waitress was super friendly. There was also another waitress there that was really sweet with my 5 year old. Sho took him to the back and let him hang up his art work. Will definitely be back. read more

The breakfast is a hidden gem! Best pancakes I've ever eaten. Nice crisp on the pancakes. Coffee is ready!!

This is one of those places where you would go when you want comfort food, but better than diner quality. The portions are large and the food is good. It's not the best Italian food I've ever had, but it's better than most. The selection is large and the service is great. The French onion soup was cheesy and delicious. The feta burger was a good texture with lots of cheese! The pizza to me could have used more cheese, but it was still good heated up the next day. And the Italian combo platter is huge, enough to feed two. I can't speak too highly of the side salad. It was just okay and not as good as the soup for a side. But overall, it's a good comfort food type of restaurant that you will have good solid food at. read more

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Beware, very racist owner and employees. I ordered a steak that was not made to the temperature I ordered, so i politely pointed out the discrepancy. I was told by the owner that she has been serving steak longer than "you people" and "your family" have been around. I received dirty nasty looks from the all white staff and was told to "get out" and "never come back" when I told her I was uncomfortable with her racist "you people" comment. If you have even a shred of morality, value humanity and would like to eat somewhere where the staff is polite and respectful DO NOT EAT HERE and keep your loved ones as far away from "these people" as possible. This establishment and its owner are racist and combative when prompted to provide customer service to "you people". read more

Great pizza, family atmosphere, and very affordable. Fed a van load of people for well under $100

This restaurant is the local version of "Cheers". You know "where everyone knows your name." That's true at Van Costa's Waiters and Waitresses come and go but Leigh and Toni have a knack for hiring people who are great at what they do, but also have a welcoming personality! The food is great and you are offered daily specials as well. I am having shoulder surgery soon and I plan on ordering from Van Costa's every day. Like having my own personal chef. Thank you Leigh and Toni. It is clear that you care about your customers! read more

This gem of a foodie delight is in a most surprising location almost like a hidden treasure. The service is relaxed and well informed. If there is something they don't know, they will find out. The range of items on the menu read more

Food I had was very good, service was great. It's a cute old school diner spot. Ambiance is not bad considering they have been in business for many years. read more

I never leave poor reviews but in this case I feel like it's important to be honest and to share with potential customers my experience. I have tried Vancosta's four times, I have a policy to not write off a place until three attempts. Each time was a profound disappointment. The lasagna might as well have been a casserole, the Greek food was clearly prepared in bulk at the beginning of the week and had no flavor, the side salads might as well just be taken off the menu and the spinach pizza I ordered used frozen spinach and was inedible. The staff were friendly but this restaurant has truly run its course and should be avoided. I can't even say it was a good value as I didn't finish any of my dishes they were so bad. read more

On my last visit, I had a large group with me. The food was amazing and even though we had a large group everyone was eating at the same time. The service was excellent. Our waitress never complained, she was on top of all of our needs. read more

My mom mentioned eating at Vancosta's and loving their Country Fried Steak. We thought they closed but they're back. The service is great. So warm and friendly waitstaff. The inside is simple and homey. Classic American diner. read more

Awesome Good food, awesome service. Really enjoyed my Pizza and the Chicken Parm! Food was ready in a timely matter and even the salads were delicious. read more

Great food, great prices, great service! The server helped my daughter order and saved us a little money by doing so.

I popped inside with my wife for the First time ever. My wife has ordered take out prior when in town. We stood at the front door waiting for direction or to be acknowledged for at least 4 minutes. My wife decided to walk to the counter and ask if we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated. Waitress behind counter told her we could seat ourselves. (There was no sign stating to seat yourself) We sat at a table near the counter. We sat for 7 minutes. At least 3-4 waitresses walked by greeting other customers. Not "a" worker greeted or acknowledged us from the time we walked in the door. So we left quietly without a fuss. Needless to say these people working here were rude. I will not imply race but we were the only non-Caucasian's in the building. I recommend eating at Anna's Italian Pizza where the environment was welcoming, waitress is friendly, fast, food was delicious and worth many more visits. read more

Food typically good but this was my first time in a long time not ordering it to go..and actually going inside. When entering no one greeted me or my wife. there is no sign that says seat yourself. When I went to the counter to ask, waitress said yes to seating ourselves. We sat down near the registers and waiting 7 mins without anyone acknowledging us. Four waitresses walked pass us giving food to other patrons and greeting people as they passed and STILL NEVER ACKNOWLEDGED me or my wife. After almost 10 mins, we got up and left. I've never sat at a place and not been greeted or addressed. It is hard to not think there was a factor or two why we were looked over a minimum of 4x. it seemed very obvious. read more

We come here whenever we are in town. Fast friendly service. They always serve great tasting food at reasonable prices.

Recently, on two separate occasions I have gotten seafood dinners from here to go, fried flounder and fried oysters. Both of them were excellent, as was the service. Kudos! read more

Vancosta's - flounder special, best flounder i've had in years! - Italian Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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I come here occasionally. It is in my neighborhood and the people are friendly. The food portions and the prices are good. They have "daily specials" and many other choices on the menu. Good place to meet and have a meal with friends and neighbors. read more

They have the best cowboy burgers I always sub turkey bacon on mine . I used to eat it every drunken college night lol.

Mom and Pop's restaurant. Definition of a "hole in the wall." Check daily for their dinner & pizza specials. Has a wide variety of food choices : Greek, Italian, to American. Serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Big portions here for a wonderful price. read more

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Awesome, heartwarming staff, great food and homey-feeling restaurant. My girlfriend and I wanted to get some pizza/Italian before going to Paragon and searched up the closest spot. Driving up to this area felt kinda sketch especially at night, but once we went in I already knew this was a good place to stop by. We ended up getting an 8" Margherita pizza and an Althenian Platter which weren't that bad. I wasn't really expecting somewhat raw tomatoes on the pizza, but it was whatever. I was just hungry for anything. The Althenian Platter came with a small salad with a small pita, gyro, lamb (I think), and fries. Wasn't bad either. I think next time I come here, I'll come strictly for pizza or maybe explore their menu more. Although the food wasn't the greatest, I think the atmosphere this gave off made me really enjoy my food here as if I was eating in my living room watching Jeopardy. read more

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Great place..... good food .... good customer service....ask for nick. I always get the French onion soup and the Athenian platter read more

Vancosta's - Great food.... ask for Nick ...great customer service...ask for nick - Italian Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Went there and was rushed out after I ordered a take out order. On Tuesday nights it's mostly whites and the owner Leigh tries to get minorities out quickly. The owner Leigh is very arrogant and talks down to her staff from my observation. Although I love the food, I will not go back there to be treated without courtesy. read more

So good! I got the gyro platter and subbed fries for salad and my husband got the Athenian platter everything was delicious read more

Vancosta's - Althean platter and gyro platter sub fries for salad - Italian Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Food was very bland. Not at all like the one that was in Newport News on Warwick Blvd. No where near it

Lot's of choices and reasonable prices! Very nice place!!! Food quality excellent and quick service. Staff friendly and always have specials. read more

I'd give no stars if I could. This meal was BEFORE COVID. I ordered the gyro platter and it was like crumbled reheated dried out bacon and strips of unidentified meat. I tasted each one item and left my plate untouched. PLEASE EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE!! On a light note the service was nice. read more

Today was our first experience getting food here. Happy so far. Ordered a half pounder burger, a Greek burger, and a pizza, it was all very tasty..the meat was cooked to order and seasoned nicely...the cheese on the pizza was real stringy and tasty mozzarella! The Greek burger had feta cheese and a sauce that went well together, with the perfect amount of ingredients, not messy and too wet like a lot of burgers..My husband said the inside looked like somewhere he'd want to eat, the customer service was good, not to mention the prices were great! I never heard of this place, found it all of a sudden while searching online for a place to get dinner around us, something we have done many times, and it happens to be next to our dentist! Wish we had found this place sooner! read more

Spectacular site with an unequaled meal at a fair price without a doubt fulfilled my expectations.

This place is a staple in Hampton, and that's not necesarily a compliment. It's dingy and old, I chose to pick up my food and leave rather than eat there. They have a good pizza and a GREAT greek burger. It's a burger with greek spices in the meat, topped with feta, tzaziki, lettuce, tomato and onion. Other than that I've tried a few other things here with no real success. read more

Local joint for local people... some would see that as a negative... and they would be wrong. The food is real staples... not fancy, just fresh and made by folks who care. Good pizza, great baked spaghetti... and try the Greek options as well. Soups are great... obviously made on site. Fresh made desserts, especially the baklava and cakes (especially the Carrot Cake) This is a refreshing change from the chains... When you have a craving for some true comfort food... this is the place. read more

It was recommended for me to visit the restaurant today for lunch. I decided to take out since my lunch was short. I walked in and the young lady (Blonde) was very nice. Time period was about 12:00pm - 12:15pm. So my order was taken and I sat down to wait. After a while, I notice a half an hour to forty-five minutes had past. I ask how much longer. I was told about 3 mins. So I notice when I had arrived, there was only about 3-4 tables being used. Afterwards it became crowed. Every guest at the table was being served by the manager. So when I got my food, the manger said to my that "I must have never eaten in a restaurant". For what I don't know. I said she needed better customer service skills. I left then I was told she shouted that I could keep my money too. If the owner hires these type of people to run their establishment she will cause you to lose lots of patronage. I told her I was on the city council and she said she didn't care. I will never recommend or go to that place ever again. read more

Neighborhood type restaurant very good service and they have very good food. Have been there multiple times and since service and their menu is good, spouse and I will be going back often read more

Vancosta's - Vancostas - Italian Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Their service is not very good and their pizza tastes like it was made out of grease. Their dessert is pretty good and their staff is very nice though read more

I try to support my local businesses but it seems like everytime i order the servings get smaller and smaller. Eggplant sub was my favorite it used to be loaded with eggplant, sauce, and a generous amount of cheese, now its dry of sauce very little Eggplant and not much cheese. Come on guys you can do better! read more

Absolutely love this place! If you're looking for a homey place where everyone knows everyone else, come here. You can tell by the decor that it is made to be something of a community dining room rather than a flashy place that's all about the looks. When you're there, you feel like family and the food it family-cooking. Now, the gyros left something to be desired, but I'm also extremely spoiled when it comes to gyros. However! The pizza and the pot pie - OH MY GOD the pot pie - are to die for. If you are coming to check out this place for the first time, get the pot pie. It is delicious!! The staff are the friendliest people I have had the pleasure of meeting and they help in making it all feel like a place you can just kick back and relax. read more

Long story short! I will NOT be back to Vancosta's. The customer service was good but the food was horrible. I ordered the crab cake and fries. The crab cakes were undercooked and almost flavorless and the French fries came out warm at best. My wife ordered a veggie pizza and that too was undercooked. Instead of having the food sent back to the kitchen we boxed it up and was forced to re-cook the food ourselves. In closing I'll be searching for a new to Italian restaurant to eat from. read more