Was lucky enough to be seated almost immediately without a reservation on Friday night. Although if you prefer a more quiet vibe then aim for after 8pm. Great service and incredible food. Squash blossoms packed incredible cheesy goodness 12/10 house pasta and the flavor really speaks for itself. The price is reasonable given the high quality of the ingredients and food. You can truly taste that it's made in house. Don't skip the tiramisu. The cherry one was simply to die for. read more

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One of my favorite Italian spots! The fresh pasta is outstanding and clearly made with care. The service is consistently attentive and welcoming which makes every visit enjoyable. While located in RVA, Gersi has a true New York City feel that is energetic and bustling. Seating is on the tighter side, and it can get quite loud, so it's not the place for a quiet conversation. But if you're looking for authentic Italian food in a vibrant setting, it's well worth the visit. What we tried this visit: *Handmade Tagllatalle Bolgenses *Handmade Pappardelle Pasta with Chicken Milanese *Proscuito with fresh parm and pears My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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The atmosphere was great. It's a typical foodie Richmond restaurant vibe with the cozy interior. I give the atmosphere five stars. I expected better food though... two stars. I got the waiter recommended spicy penne à la vodka. It wasn't spicy and tasted like something I'd get at Noddles and Co for $12. My friend thought his food was meh, too. Another friend loved the salmon so it wasn't all underwhelming. Overall we enjoyed it. So it gets three stars. read more

Connected with two friends here when in town for a business trip. It was a favorite restaurant for one of them. The initial impression was a very cozy vibe and the staff was very friendly. Gave me the feeling of some of my favorite Italian restaurants in the SF Bay Area and NYC. We had the Vodka Rigatoni, Penne Pomodoro, Grilled Salmon, and Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets. Overall everything was really great and we had a wonderful experience. Would definitely go back. read more

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The food was fine but nothing to rave about - I am certainly shocked so many people claim this is the best Italian food they've ever had. Three of the four of us visited from out of town. We had a new server and she forgot to ring an order in so only some of the dishes came out and we ended up having to split them instead of having the meals we planned. We waited another hour for this supposed dish that was entered late; after 60 minutes of it not showing up I asked for a manager to comp it and move on so we could leave. They did and they gave us one free dessert. I found the vibe to be strange; the layout is not conducive to any sort of privacy and it was very dark and poorly lit. I would not return when in Richmond given the experience we had, the lack of ambiance and the other options in the area. read more

Ordered food to go - they decided instead of Brussels sprouts to give me a container of mushrooms with some pasta. I don't like mushrooms. Not a great surprise after getting home. Plus a big waste of food I had to toss. They said they'd refund me for the item but who knows. read more

This restaurant is very popular. The inside tables are tight and are always full of customers . A fun place to be but if you want to have a quiet conversation, tables outside are available . This family friendly restaurant has great Italian food . I had pasta with meatballs and sausage, which was great. My wife and daughter tried the salmon. My wife said the butterfied salmon was the best she'd ever had which is quite a compliment ! The only reason I'm not rating the restaurant five stars is due to the tight seating inside . You won't be disappointed the food is very good. read more

Gersi - I met Elvis at the 24 hours of Daytona this year in January - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Squeezed into a tiny space Man at next table of 15 put his butt in my drink Very loud No exit ability from our table Had to relocate in the middle of our meal outside in the sun and heat and wait for them to set up an umbrella while my dinner got cold No accommodation made Took food home and ate it there! Second visit here and the first was in a party of 6. By the time I got my meal everyone else had already finished theirs. All I ordered was chicken Parmesan. Nothing special and not the best. It was not even all that good and I ended up having to take it home due to not wanting to hold everyone else up while I ate alone read more

Gersi made for a really nice date night spot for me and my girlfriend. It has that intimate, cozy vibe with dim lighting that really sets the mood; perfect for an anniversary dinner. The space is definitely on the smaller side, so it can feel a little cramped when it fills up (which it does quickly), but the ambiance still works well for a night out. Even finding a spot at the bar would be nice. The service stood out and was really attentive without being overbearing, which added to the overall experience. We tried the chicken parm and the lemon pasta, both solid choices in my opinion. I'm already thinking about what else I want to come back and try on the menu. They've got a decent drink selection to round it out, too. Overall, Gersi was a solid spot to celebrate something special. If you're looking for an intimate Italian restaurant with good food and great service, this is worth looking into read more

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I want to say: first time, and it was amazing, 100/10, everything tasted delicious, fresh, and so authentic. We definitely recommend, and we will visit again! read more

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This may be my favorite restaurant in RVA. The bathrooms are super cool. The drinks are great. The pasta is amazing. You feel like you're transported into a small NYC restaurant, except you're in RVA. I will come back here all the time!! read more

Wasn't expecting it to be so busy on a Tuesday night but after the meal, I understand why. Gersi is very intimate and cozy a great spot for smaller groups. We sat at the bar which was such a great experience. Our bartender was attentive and spot on with the recommendations. I started with the cherry margarita which was refreshing. We also got the mushroom bruschetta and lamb meatballs. The bruschetta was ok but paired with the meatballs - it was perfect. The highlight of my meal was the chicken parm with lemon spaghetti. Amazing!!! Still thinking about it! Best combo ever! Gersi was a great experience and I will definitely be back! read more

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Such a hole in the wall spot but literally felt like I was being transported to NYC. Cozy, dim lighting with high quality food and drink. Literally my new fav date night spot in RVA read more

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Friends loved their Drinks!! Perfect as always First at Gersi before Altria Theater !!!!!' read more

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We went to Gersi after the much spoken of hype. Friday night and the small corner restaurant was packed and we thought that only met good things. The sound inside was unbearable, people borderline screaming at each other and at one point they cranked the music just a bit more. While we screamed our order to our server and attempted to talk over the food, I remained surprised that only the dishes with asterisks had homemade pasta. I figured why else be there than have that and went with the ravioli pomodoro. We were started with focaccia slices and a white bean/oil/seasoning to eat it with. Just okay, the bread was hard and sorta cold. We ordered the fried goat cheese, that came on a bed of dressed arugula and pear slices. It was probably the only good thing we had that night. The ravioli resembled perogis not just in shape but in thickness and dumpling-esque texture. The sauce was nothing to fawn over and the lemon spaghetti ordered by my friend left something to be desired. So confused when even trader joes has properly shaped and more delicate ravioli. This was handmade with no pasta machine intervention. We requested an order of broccoli, something green to offset the carbs, they were greasy and varied in doneness with some pieces past it. And did I mention each plate we received was missing a chunk out of it-chipped doesnt do the injury justice. The ginger margarita tasted like a mocktail with sad bits of dried up ginger hanging on a cute stick. We couldn't leave fast enough and when we did our ears thanked us for it. It was disappointing, we won't be returning or giving the brooklyn location another chance. read more

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This used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond, but has gone a bit downhill recently. The spicy rigatoni alla vodka was oily and bland, even though I ordered it a few months ago and it was perfect. The service was also lacking, our waitress disappeared after we ordered and we eventually had to flag down a different waiter to order a second round. The waitress then reappeared five minutes later to bring us boxes (we were still eating with full drinks, and had been there less than an hour). It's very hit or miss, but not always worth the risk with so many other good restaurants in town now. read more

Came here with a group of six people and really had a lovely experience. The service was awesome, really attentive and checked in the right amount. We started with two salads: Fried Goat Cheese and Apple, and Arugula and Gorgonzola. The fried goat cheese salad was really good, with the apple cutting through the creamy cheese. I'm not a big blue cheese fan so the gorgonzola did not appeal to me, but others really enjoyed it. For mains we all shared plates of the Rigatoni Vodka and the (off-menu, but our server assured it could be made) Cacio E Pepe. Both pastas were super delicious - the rigatoni was actually pretty spicy, which we liked, with lots of parmesan heaped on top. The cacio e pepe was really creamy, the right amount of salty, with thick pasta noodles and again lots of savory parmesan on top. Overall a great experience and would easily return. read more

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Went to Gersi on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy. I sat outside for the night ambience and browsed their wonderful menu. I ordered a cucumber purée mocktail that tasted pretty fresh. I only wanted dessert so I opted for the grilled peaches with ice-cream. The dessert is usually accompanied by walnuts sprinkled on top but I had them hold the walnuts. My tastebuds were in awe! The peaches were warm and fresh. I think it's a seasonal dessert so if you're interested, then you must hurry before the summer is over! Enjoy! read more

Gersi - Grilled peaches with ice-cream and cucumber purée mocktail - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This little gem has beaten the odds and has lasted in this tucked away spot on Davis and Broad for some time now. It was bustling on a random Tuesday night, even with sidewalk seating. I got the rockfish special and my friend got the lamb pasta special. Both were delicious and service was terrific. Small. Quaint. Perfect intimate date spot. read more

I absolutely love Gersi! This family owned establishment is perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. The food is impeccable and the staff makes you feel like you're at home. The inside is quaint and cozy and bursting with life! this past time I got the mussels and tiramisu! Both absolutely delicious! It's a must go to in richmond! read more

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Had the pleasure of dining here a few times now. Its a cozy italian restaurant with a bar, tables, and a few outdoor tables. They enclose the outside tables in the winter to stay warm. Definitely make a reservation if you can otherwise you can be in for a looong wait. They do have a text system for making reservations that a real person answers so that does make it easy. Everything I have ever ordered here has been delicious, especially the carbonara! Great drinks, all the staff are very friendly and accomodating. I don't know how they can work in such close quarters sometimes so all the more respect to them! If I really want to have a delicious meal, celebrate something, or have a fancy date night without much effort, I would pick Gersi. read more

Gersi - Bucatini carbonara - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Way too noisy. Broken seat. Stupid free appetizer - beans on pieces of toast which rolled off onto my clothes. Server walked by 20 times and didn't check. read more

Food was delicious. The lemon pasta and scallops were the favorite The service was actually sub par. They brought our meals out one at a time- so for our group of six it ended up being about eight minutes from the first plate to the last one getting theirs. Will try again. Inside looks like it's small with tight seating. If going again I will try for outdoors again. read more

Pasta was delicious and staff was lovely! Just a tad overpriced for the serving size and a dish without a protein. read more

Gersi - Spaghetti Al Limone - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The espresso martini and spaghetti al limone are must tries as this cute little spot! The espresso martini was soooo smooth and dangerously good. The spaghetti was so bright and refreshing. Although, I wish they provided more bread to soak up the delicious sauce with. I also tried their spicy vodka rigatoni which was solid. Not my favorite variation of the dish, and there was far too much sauce left on the plate in my opinion. I wish the sauce was a little thicker so it would stick to the noodles better, but delicious nonetheless. The complimentary focaccia and little bean salad it came with was nice. However, I found the focaccia to be pretty dense and while it was a solid piece of bread, I certainly wouldn't have called it focaccia. The beans were fun, but I honestly would have preferred a classic olive oil and balsamic situation. Overall, I liked the place and I think it would be nice for a date night. read more

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From the outside, Gersi appears to be a small hole-in-the-wall, but the food, drinks, and service will surely blow you away. As you step inside, it's as if you just walked into a restaurant in the heart of NYC. Gersi did a wonderful job of capturing the charm and uniqueness that I'm sure their Brooklyn location embodies and brought it to us here in Richmond. It's quaint, moody, and has cute vintage chandeliers. I thought all of the cocktails I had were wonderful. I started with an espresso martini which was delicious, and then the Aperol Spritz, which was one of the best I have had - perfectly crafted. I did think it was odd that it came with a slice of grapefruit, rather than orange, but definitely not a deal breaker at all whatsoever. My husband had the Italian Paloma and the Gin Basil Smash, I liked them both but of the two, I would opt for the Gin Basil Smash. They serve complimentary focaccia with these marinated cannellini beans, which I know - random? But it is actually SO good I was thoroughly impressed! We also tried the classic bruschetta to start, which only really consisted of fresh chopped tomatoes and basil on top of grilled toast and you could really taste the freshness. It was really tart after a while, so we ended up leaving some on the plate. I would order it again, but would also be fine skipping it next time. For dinner I had the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka special and my husband had the Vongole. They were both delicious. My husband finished his plate and I had only a few bites that I ended up taking with me. I will say - you definitely have to like spicy to enjoy the dish I had because it is REALLY spicy. It was starting to wear on me towards the end. But overall, it was yummy! Next time we have our eyes on some other pasta dishes to try. The noodles are handmade in house and cooked al dente - put simply, perfect. We also enjoyed the Tiramisu for dessert and left nothing on the plate - it was great! Very creamy and chocolatey. The service throughout our visit was prompt and friendly. Our waters remained full which I always appreciate and we didn't have to wait for anything including our food, drinks, and other requests. We will definitely be back and cannot wait to try some other options on the menu at Gersi! read more

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Wonderful Food, Service, Drinks, and Ambiance - well worth a visit and revisit when you are in Richmond!!

Came here one weeknight with co-workers as we all like Italian food. The reviews for this place were great and making a reservation was easy the same day, just a few hours ahead of time, which kind of worried us, as we figured if they were that good, it wouldn't have been so easy to get a same day reservation for four people. Well, we were wrong - this place was amazing! Service was excellent and friendly. The décor and atmosphere was romantic, quaint, and dimly lit. The menu was loaded with so many appetizing items! They make their pastas in-house and they do a fantastic job with them. The chicken parm was really good, pounded thin, but still very flavorful and moist. The sauce was excellent too. Their table bread was accompanied by cannellini beans with a spicy herb dressing, these were incredibly good! They have avery nice wine list too. And clearly we lucked out with the reservation because by the time we left, they were packed, inside and outside. Definitely suggest stopping in, but make a reservation! read more

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1/29/2025: A lovely spot for an evening out. Meg was our amazing server, so welcoming and accommodating. She had great recommendations that did not disappoint. The ambiance was cozy and inviting with several seating indoor/outdoor seating options. We enjoyed the fresh mozzarella appetizer and selected the spicy rigatoni with grilled shrimp and mezzi tagliatelle with meatballs and sausages entrees. Although everything was delicious there was not a wow factor. For dessert we each (yes I mean 1 dessert each!!) polished off affogato with a splash of Kahlua... now that was WORTH THE CALORIES!! read more

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How do you enjoy a hot pasta dish while eating al fresco in the summer? The outdoor dining shouldn't have NEVER been an option on such a hot day- simply put: don't open up tables when the outside temps at 6pm are hovering close to 100°. Especially for a larger group, when multiple plates were on the table and the flies just hovering around our food - something they are likely aware of given the presence of the fly fans on the tables. Given the option or advanced notice that we'd be sitting outside in +95° heat, we would have taken our business elsewhere because our older parents were with us. I had an industrial fan at full speed right by my chair, which only made the experience worse- hair flying everywhere, loud fan noise and hot air being blown in our direction. We ate our food as fast as we could - lesson learned (we should have never stayed). I sent an email to the restaurant, but ZERO reaction or response from them for both people in our party who reached out. read more

I've been a loyal customer at Gersi for years, and I have honestly never felt the need to leave a review for any restaurant before, but this experience was so bad I felt compelled to say something. I left a google review and felt the need to leave another one as well. My most recent visit was incredibly disappointing, mainly due to the service at the bar. The girl with the tattoos working behind the bar was shockingly rude and dismissive the entire time. From the moment we approached, it felt like we were bothering her just by being there. Simple questions were met with attitude and at no point did we feel welcome to be sitting there. It's frustrating because Gersi used to be a place a genuinely enjoyed and recommended to others. The atmosphere has clearly changed and not for the better. Experiences like this make it really hard to want to come back. I hate writing this but something needs to improve read more

Gersi Is a restaurant I have been to several times over the last few years and always enjoyed it. However, this last time was a terrible experience. First the bar is disgusting, one of the dirtiest places I have been to in Richmond, I'm not sure how the health department overlooks this so easily. This was my first time there in a few months, and sitting at the bar, the bartender working there, a small girl with tattoos who I have never seen before, was awful. I have never had such terrible service at Gersi, but I think this is my last time dining there. read more

Wonderful Italian meal in RVA. Very cute little spot. Came here for a bday celebration on a Monday after going to their sister restaurant Uliveto (also a killer spot). Lovely cocktails, and the star of the show might have just been the fried goat cheese over arugula and pear appetizer ( I believe it was a special but they need to lock that down). We got three pasta dishes, all super solid, one complaint is the chicken definitely walked the line of being a bit dry. All around very good, lots of options and would definitely dine again. read more

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Customer service is always A1 ! Very accommodating and efficient. To tier good for sure . It's so cute and low key right in the heart of downtown. I will literally just grab dessert most times when just b passing by . Definitely one of my frequent places to eat!!! Cute date night or just regular night to get dinner ! read more

Food was just okay & took over an hour to get. I think they need a better management team.

We had a nice special occasion meal at Gersi. They seated us in a cozy bar table and service was good throughout our meal. Prices were fair. We got a number of salads and vegetarian pastas. Everything was delicious, and portions plentiful enough for sharing. We would be return. Great for a date! read more

At this quaint little spot, the food is definitely the star. I'm talking main character. You will find prettier more aesthetically pleasing atmospheres, but this homemade pasta and the quality and flavor behind every recipe is unmatched. Perfect spot for a date or a girls night or a catching up with family over dinner. I recommend, parties of four or larger because you will want to taste everything. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time... And if the weather is anything other than freezing, choose the patio. Definitely choose the patio. Inside can get rather crowded and loud very easily. I highly recommend eggplant rollatini, the pappardelle, and the squid ink pasta. The black kale salad was easily top 3 of the best kale salad I've ever tasted. For dessert, you will absolutely want the tiramisu & panino gelato - it's a literal ice cream sandwich. I wasn't a fan of either cocktail, so next time I'll have the wine. read more

Gersi - Panino gelato - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I love this place. One of the best Italian spots in Richmond. I dream of their lemon pasta with ricotta. Only miss is I've had some rude bartenders. Ambiance is very warm and cozy. Can get crowder quickly. read more

Shockingly bad experience based on the reviews. Spent 90 minutes and $100 on two drinks and two pasta dishes. Roughly an hour was spent waiting on our order, and half the tab was spent on food so bad that it had to be thrown away. I would assume that this restaurant at one point was deserving of the raving reviews, but that day has long passed. Richmond restaurants consistently have some of the best staff I've ever seen -- this could not be farther from the case at Gersi. If you want an overpriced option to impress a date that knows nothing about food, this is the perfect spot for you. If you want a good pasta dish, go to any of the other lovely Italian restaurants nearby. read more

Great spot - was packed on a Wednesday and somehow we were squeezed into a table. And happy we were. Tight quarters, people packed into little tables. Kind of dark, but in a pleasant way Friendly up front, quick to get us water and drinks. We loaded up on apps. Tried the garlic bruschetta, Buffalo mozzarella, shishito peppers, and bread service. The Buffalo mozzarella with tomato and basil was delicious. Perfect tomato. Really enjoyed it. Garlic bruschetta was meh. Single piece of bread with a pasty topping. Just bake garlic cloves! Would be so much better. Peppers were good and excuse to have a vegetable. Dinner was the lamb ragu and bolognese. Both ok. Not particularly impressed by either one, but good all the same. Had the grilled peaches and ice cream for dessert, which was great. Service was attentive, not particularly chatty, and kinda just all around. Overall just a good experience read more