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    Gersi

    4.0 (249 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GERSI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Avocado salad
    Sarah S.

    Made reservations for a Wednesday night dinner with friends. I'm glad we made a reservation because the inside was packed at 6:30pm. It was very easy to make a reservation online. The inside is dark and cozy, makes you forget what time of day it is. I started with the cherry margarita which would have been really tasty but was overpowered by the salt from the rim. I'm not sure if the salt jist fell into the glass or what but the drink was very salty (I am a salt hater by the way). I also ordered the avocado salad but was met with the same salt issue. I'm sure if you enjoy salt you wouldn't feel the same. The salad was covered in large pieces of salt. If I would have know that there was salt on the salad I would have asked for it without it. The salad was really tasty otherwise. Very fresh ingredients. I ordered the spicy rigatoni as my main and it was very good. The pasta was cooked perfectly and it was a good portion size. To finish we ordered the vanilla panna cotta and tiramisu. The Panna cotta came with a fancy chocolate drizzle, but it overpowered the vanilla flavor. The tiramisu was amazing I would highly recommend finishing the evening with her!

    Fred L.

    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.

    I met Elvis at the 24 hours of Daytona this year in January
    Russell D.

    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.

    Roasted Chicken
    Dalton S.

    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

    Polpette di Vitello in Brodo
    Andrea A.

    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!

    Seating area
    Samara S.

    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

    Mezzi Rigatoni Ragu
    Nikk R.

    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!

    Ravioli pomodoro
    Natasha M.

    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.

    Carbonara Excellent
    Veronica H.

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

    Fried Goat Cheese salad
    Sharvani M.

    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.

    Grilled peaches with ice-cream and cucumber purée mocktail
    Dae E.

    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!

    Harrison C.

    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!

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    7 years ago

    Great food and service!! George ensured we had a memorable night! We will be back--with friends.

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    Ask the Community - Gersi

    Do we need reservations to sit at the bar - early?

    No , you can just walk in but you can also reserve a bar sit through Resy !

    Hi - do you have many gluten-free options?

    Is it possible to request outdoor seating if I make a reservation online?

    Yes, the reservation let's you choose inside or outside

    I have an allergy to dairy. Are all the pasta dishes made with dairy?

    Not all pastas there contain dairy. You have many options .. from pastas with tomato sauce to g/oil ones.

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    I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

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    The Jefferson Hotel - Us at afternoon tea all dressed up. Photo taken by my boyfriend.

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