I'm not entirely sure how to write this review. I think everyone here is very well-intentioned and…read moreI don't want to speak negatively about a business the owners are clearly extremely passionate about so please know this is purely describing my experience. Let me start with this: Pane E Vino has the unique distinction of being the first restaurant in thirty-four years to have a waitress who made me cry. I don't think this was her intention, but I wasn't expecting to get shamed (roasted? Aggressively judged?) for my choice of wine. Listen, I have my reasons. I could only have one glass of wine, and I wanted it to be one I liked. But when I ordered a glass of their Pinot grigio, the waitress made a disgusted face and was pretty forceful in suggesting something else. She said the Pinot grigio was not good. Scrunched her face and shook her head. I stammered for a bit and reluctantly agreed to a different wine. When I tried it, it was not what I wanted or liked, and I was embarrassed to have been called out so aggressively and wasted my one glass, so I went to go cry in their restroom (which was very clean, +1.) When I returned, a glass of the Pinot grigio was at my seat because my husband is an angel who can read the room. Our server did not ask how I liked the replacement, but didn't charge for the forced glass, so eh. Okay. I reset my mood in preparation to receive our steak, octopus, and mussels. This seems to be a place where there ARE right and wrong orders. The chef asked how we wanted our steak and we said medium rare. Personally, I like more medium, my husband prefers rare. We compromise like pros. The chef seemed to prefer the "rare" temp so our steak came out nearly raw. My husband said it was the perfect steak, so if this was his review, you may be hearing a different story. But friends, I'll attach a picture. There is no land where that steak was cooked to the temp we asked for. I ate three of the shrimp from the top, which were fine (my husband said "a little chewy.") The octopus was good, but certainly a sharing portion, so not very much. Don't count on it to be a meal, but that's implied. The mussels were well flavored, but quite crunchy. We agreed that they were not rinsed out properly or something-- they had a ton of grit and some significant little pearl-like chunks in them. At this point we were just wanting to leave, so we didn't mention it. In summary, I cried, my husband liked the steak, and we went straight from here to somewhere else to get me some dinner.

Loved it so much we went two nights in a row. If you want authentic Italian food made and served by…read morean authentic Italian this is your place. Paul is amazing and a gracious host.

Amazing hidden gem in our favorite vacation town. Understand that this is very much farm to table,…read moremade to order, slightly upscale and a lovely curated dining experience that you probably should make reservations for. This is not a place you would walk in off the beach to. The owner has her hands in everything from creating the weekly menu to waiting tables herself. She is a lovely woman, very direct but also very excited to share her process and her culture. The plates are small, but pack a punch. My husband and I shared a starter, two first course dishes, a single second course dish, and two desserts. We were satisfied, but certainly could have ate more because the food was amazing! My favorite was the burrata appetizer. The combination of flavors in this was unreal. Balsamic with some sort of pesto tasting tomato sauce and local sun dried tomatoes? I don't even know but I'll remember it forever. The creamy risotto we ordered combined flavors of leeks, fennel, and an amazing sausage that was hidden in there somewhere. My husband commented that the scallops we had in our second course were the best of his life, absolutely perfectly seared and the owner kindly told us how she did them. The arugula was huge and definitely local as I've never seen arugula like this in the grocery store. It was topped with a blueberry vinaigrette the owner made that was out of this world. The food brought us back to our time in Italy and we spent dinner talking about that trip. It really brought us back! Don't miss this charming little place while you're in town if you can swing it.

Had a reservation anticipating a lovely dinner. Could not stay past appetizer course because…read moreseating on small metal camp style chairs so uncomfortable that sitting in them became unbearable. When we asked for check so that we could leave and explained why owner became irate and very unprofessional. Cafe tries to be upscale but falls short ... paper napkins, cheap uncomfortable furnishings, including metal chairs and small two top tables being utilized for four top, plastic placemats akin to shelf liner are all less than impressive coupled with long delay in service of even appetizers and salads makes for an overall miserable experience certainly not worth the trouble to make a reservation or the overpriced food. We left and went two blocks down the street for an upscale bistro experience in an intimate setting with cushy booths, perfect lighting and gourmet food cooked to perfection coupled with attentive service and impeccable manners.

The Cheese Shop I'm honestly mad at myself for not taking pictures -- because this place is that…read morefun. You can grab a sandwich (lots of great options) and their house dressing alone is worth the stop. Seriously delicious. But the real fun is the cheese counter. You can build your own cheese board, browse all their incredible cheeses and charcuterie options, and then... here's the best part... Take everything downstairs to the cellar, order a glass (or bottle) of wine, and just enjoy. No rush. No fuss. Just good food, good wine, and a great atmosphere. It's one of those spots that feels like an experience, not just a meal. Fun, relaxed, and so, so yum. If you're in Colonial Williamsburg, don't skip this one. Grab cheese, grab wine, and settle in -- you'll be glad you did.

I admire this cheese shop in Merchant Square. It's definitely a place you'll want to check out when…read morevisiting Colonial Williamsburg. The first level is the market, filled with an abundance of craft beers, drinks, cheeses, breads, sandwiches, deli items, ingredients, and more. The lower level is the tasting room, and there's also outdoor seating available, although it can feel a bit tight. We didn't get a chance to try anything since it was close to closing time, but I can definitely see this place getting super busy on the weekends.

What a great find. This specialty shop has a little bit of everything...great olive oil's, sauces,…read morepasta, chocolate. They have a lovely selection of baked goods. I can highly recommend the double chocolate no nuts brownies and the pecan chocolate chunk bar. They have quiches and fresh made foods in the deli section. And I can also highly recommend the bacon Swiss mushroom quiche. Really a lovely quiche. My family gobbled it up for breakfast today. Yum.

In a small country town with limited options, Kilmarnock is so lucky to have this little gem on…read moreMain Street. Carried Away not only has amazing catering and to go options, but they also have vegan and vegetarian options! I came here with my Mom and sister a few days ago, and we ordered the delish veggie soup, the maple glazed butternut squash and sweet potatoes, and the dolmas (all vegan!) My sister ordered the quiche and said it was amazing. I also think the food to eat there is well priced. I am not sure about larger orders and catering prices, but I do know that everything my Mom has ordered there in the past for her parties has been Amazing. Top that off with amazing, friendly staff with warm smiles and you have the perfect little place to grab healthy and tasty lunch or food to take home for dinner. Love it!!

Good sandwich shop with a lot of options. I have only been once, but the food was fresh and the…read moresandwich I got tasted really good. Portions were solid and it was filling. The desserts were also awesome, especially the key lime pie. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. It seems like a reliable spot for a quick lunch or takeout. Overall I would come back again.

Firsrvtime time at Taste Newport News. The location is Oyster Point. Parking is my only negative,…read morebut honestly there is a lot around if willing to walk a block, or two. Love the big openness of the store. Grab and go is up front and that's what I needed for a drink. Tried a new Watermelon variety from Harney & Sons that was darn good. Service was top notch. They had discount wine up front but the counter. A wall of wine for purchase is in the rear. Other grab and go refrigerated items like soup, cakes and ice cream. There is a decent amount of seating for those dining in. Recommend!

Sorella's has become my fav restaurant. They make all their own pasta in house, and I love their…read morebolognese. My favorite order are the clams app and the goat cheese ravioli with bolognese. It's delicious! Staff is awesome & welcoming & Vinny makes a mean dirty martini!

Had a wonderful dinner here. Modern yet casual atmosphere…read more Evan s service was attentive and courteous. Delicious pasta, tasty pizza especially liked the homemade pizza sauce, that shellfish chowder was the best I ever had. Good wine selection. The cocktails they had was on the sweeter side, which is I'm not a big fan of, but I'm sure many others will enjoy. Reasonably priced with good portions size. Street parking available. Definitely recommend!

Was looking forward to coming back here after the fire! Glad to see them back on their feet with a…read morefull house. First noticed that it seems visibly smaller. Not sure if that's because of the damage caused so am okay looking past it. Just be aware that there are maybe 5-6 tables inside and you will be close to your neighbor, or sitting at the large bar. Drink list seems great but wine list is in Spanish? (my silly bad for not understanding it fully) and wish there was some more details/flavors on the wine by the glass listed. Food was decent. Not sure it blew us away this time. They were certainly understaffed for a Friday night. Food was slow but our waitress was kind and appreciative of us so that was nice.

Crudo Twudo! They're so back - excellent atmosphere (if…read morebrighter), great food and drinks, and the staff couldn't be more thrilled to be back. Go get your tapas fix!

One our favorite places to go on this side of the water, the pimento cheese was fantastic and the…read morechicken Apple sandwich is a favorite. Granted I prefer it on a croissant. Service is fast and they have a nice assortment of other things to grab. Great little spot for grab and go.

All.....the....stars!!! What an absolute must try if you like wine, cheese and good service…read more Looking for a hostess gift? Stop here. Housewarming? Stop here. Meeting a friend for a glass of wine? Stop here. This little gem checks all the boxes. Service was wonderful!! We ordered 2 glasses of Pinot and the most beautiful charcuterie board I have ever seen....and I have seen a lot! While waiting we walked around the cute shop and they have a little bit of everything. Need some spices....they got them. Try a new olive oil. Yup. Cute little gifts for the foodie in your life. Jams, dips, cheese straws, crackers and Whatchamacalits. If I lived closer I would be here all the time but I am looking forward to coming back. We got the 3 item charcuterie and it came with so much more than what I was expecting. Absolutely delicious.