Garnett's is a hidden gem in the heart of the Fan. I made the (very incorrect) assumption that I…read morewouldn't be able to eat here as someone with Celiac. I am soooo sad I missed years of delicious gluten free food! Gluten free sandwiches are prepared with GF bread using a separate toaster and appropriate safety procedures if you tell them it's an allergy or restriction. They also bring in GF pie and cake daily from a local bakery. Their food portions are generous while also being reasonably priced. They also offer the option of taking your meal in a borrowed picnic basket so you can have a picnic in the park across the street on nice days.

A Richmond staple and hidden gem - I had been recommended this spot for a while, and wish it didn't…read moretake me so long to try this because this place is the best! Grabbing a sandwich here for a relaxing picnic at the park in-front is one of my favorite things to do :) --------------------------------- Food: various warm and cold sandwiches, the haberdasher is my go-to - it's a smoked salmon sandwich with benedictine spread/tomatoes, the bread to smoked salmon ratio is so good, and it comes with a side (I like the coleslaw or salad); we've also tried the big daddy which is quite a big sandwich (can be 2 meals) Recommendations: they have a $35 date night special Affordability: less than $20/meal which is great in this economy Ambiance: charming corner cafe that transports you back in time Service: good, they do get very busy and often run out of picnic baskets Good for: casual lunch, local eats

We just finished a series of L&T menu items over the past month -- and all of them were…read moresensational. Mia's recipes are fantastic and the menu selection is unique among Richmond's burgeoning specialty foods business. Simply put, L&T is a Richmond culinary treasure...!

Great place to have a glass of wine. Knowledgeable folks and great wine. Some nice cheeses to…read moreaccompany the wine. Also a good bottle shop.

Dumpling and Noodle Cart is a lovely restaurant towards the beginning of Cary Street. The menu is…read morevery straightforward offering dumplings, noodles, soup and 2 bigger entrees. They have some seating with some nice light streaming from the window. My partner and I opted for the pan fried dumplings and the Double Cooked Pork Belly which came with rice. The dumplings were phenomenal and the house sauce on them was delicious. The pork belly was also yummy, would definitely recommend getting the house sauce to add onto it which really elevated it for us. We were able to feed 2 of us and get a drink for about 20 dollars which felt like a bargain! Definitely reccomend this place if you want a quick meal as the wait time was only about 8 minutes. It was a great pit stop on the way to catch a movie at The Byrd! Highly recommend!

The food was amazing!! This was my first time coming and I'm soooo glad we took a chance to come…read morein! I ordered the sweet and sour spicy noodle and fried dumplings ! I never had cold noodles before so I was hesitant but omg!! And then the added apple slices was an interesting touch, we even took some to go! The dumplings were fresh and well seasoned, the sauce they use for both the dumplings and the noodles were a banger!! I don't know exactly what's in the sauce by I would buy it if it was on sell. Honest opinion 10/10!!

We had the 1/2 Tony and the 1/2 Pastrami Reuben. Both were delicious and overflowing with meat…read more It does take a little bit to get the food (we ordered to go) but it was worth the wait. Will definitely be back.

It's like Perly's had a kid, sent them to VCU, and they opened a restaurant…read more The cauliflower appetizer was surprisingly good. The florets stayed crispy, the whipped feta, chilies, and pomegranate made an unexpectedly pleasant combo. The Reuben was well executed. The bread retained its sturdiness instead of the normal sponge like qualities you might find with other Reubens around town. The meat was melt in your mouth tender and every bite contained components of the sandwich, rather than the usual wrestling match of sliced meat in your mouth. The service was meh. It's counter service with sit down restaurant prices. Here's the funny thing: you are given a number for food to be delivered to your table. The waitress puts the food down on your table and directs you to a rolling cart where plates, napkins, etc. are BUT the waitress has to pass the rolling cart to bring you your food. Could we have not received appetizer plates and silverware when we checked out and were handed our drinks? I don't think anyone can get excited about Jason's Deli type service at lunch at Lemaire prices. If I had to choose a good time to suggest going to Susie's, go to Happy Hour on a sunny day and sit out on the patio

I was excited to have an opportunity to take my wife to a dumpling house that is actually nearby…read more We were not disappointed. The space is huge for a walking-mall restaurant, with several dozen tables and booths. Music is nice background not overly loud. Service was absolutely excellent and food came out within minutes. Empty dishes picked up within seconds. We ordered an appetizer of crab rangoon. It came to us hot and tasty but to be honest it had little to no fake crab in it. That was a little disappointing. For our mains I had chicken stir fried noodles and pork soup dumplings. When it was put in front of me I thought the noodles looked like a smallish portion but this turned out not to be the case -- the dish was more than adequate and very nicely composed. I enjoyed every bit of it but barely finished it. The soup dumplings were umami-on-a-spoon. Served in a steam basket, these were very warm and the broth inside was just perfect. I thought it was a tad salty, my wife disagreed. And since it was her main course and not mine, I will bow to her opinion. This was a nice casual meal, especially for the price. If you go, do not pass up the opportunity to walk up to the bao station and watch the food being made. Our server encouraged us to do this, and it was really interesting, and the staff doesn't seem to mind the attention!

I tried Ugly Dumpling and really loved the food here! The restaurant itself is super cute and you…read moreare able to see a tiny kitchen where they make dumplings in front of you (Pretty awesome). For appetizer I got the cream cheese rangoons which were pretty good, just very cream cheese heavy. The BEST thing I tried was definitely the orange chicken. It is seriously one of the best I have tried. It is crunchy, flavorful, and so delicious, especially with their spicy crunchy oil on top. I could honestly come back just for that. The orange chicken from Ugly Dumpling is absolutely amazing!!!!! I was recommended the orange chicken by my server who was very kind and attentive!! Also, I got the noodles with spicy sauce which weren't super spicy but still tasty and I tried the veggie bao buns for the first time and really enjoyed them! Overall great food, and I will definitely keep coming back.

Very good food, even at DC comparison levels. Had the Thai basil chicken, was ready to have it…read moreagain the next night! A fun divey eclectic atmosphere made me sorry I ordered for takeout for my first experience here. Next time we definitely dine in. I believe I met the owner, a very nice accommodating host regardless of his role.

Yelp reviews brought me to this cute Thai restaurant. Their dining areas are outdoors on their open…read morepatio and downstairs in a decorated basement. On the weekends they have a themed speakeasy with music. Just ask the staff about the location downstairs. The food was delicious. It was much better than our other Richmond Thai experience. From the amount of people dining and waiting this place appears to be a popular choice. Our group had the fresh spring rolls with choice of pork or shrimps and we chose shrimp. It was fresh made and included a tasty chili sauce. Thai basil and various noodle dishes were also eaten. Portions were generous and take out boxes left with us. My only tip is that you think hard before deciding to eat on the patios if it's cold and windy, the umbrellas will attempt to fly away. It can also get chili on a brisk day. No parking lot but plenty of street parking.

I've only been here once, but that first dining experience was great. Our server was great; they…read morechecked in on us a handful of times and was really kind with the recommendations. We asked to sit on the balcony because it was a really nice night, weather-wise. A girlfriend and I went there to celebrate her getting a new job, and it was so nice! I think it would also be perfect for a lowkey date night! The food and drinks did not disappoint! I ordered the Buzz Me In cocktail, and it was exquisite! The chili added a little bit of kick to it that was perfect! My friend ordered a pineapple daiquiri that she said was delectable. It went perfectly with her honey harissa bowl. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and requested my fries to be well done. I devoured my burger! I was starving, and the portion was perfect! The fries were the best: perfectly crispy and well-seasoned! Overall, I had an amazing experience! Food was delicious and service was excellent! It was perfect!

I went back to Tazza after moving away a few years ago and it did not disappoint. The service is…read morestill on point, food is wonderful, beers are cold and drink list looks like it has something for everyone. Ordered the kale salad with chicken, everything was perfect. The kale is chopped thin and has a great vinaigrette with the right amount of heat. Chicken is grilled and adds to the flavor. If you are in RVA, go!

I can see why everyone raves about Stella's. The ambiance was mesmerizing starting from the outside…read morewith the classic cars parked out front. If they aren't part of the decor, it was a treat nonetheless. We stepped inside from the rain with a parking spot very near the door. I snapped a pic on the way in to capture it's essence. We risked another walk-in with no reservations, and we snagged two prime end seats on the communal table. There were two open seats at the bar as well; might come in handy some other rainy Thursday night. The server, Murphy M., judging by the receipt, who helped my partner and I with our order, was a gracious host and incredibly well-practiced. It was a master class in serving, made effortless by him. He could not have been more accommodating, as we saw him appear inevitably at the exact right moments. Our server offered us bread and oil before the appetizer. The bread here is made fresh daily. It was so soft, I could not tell the difference from store bought. The food was exquisitely well prepared, the chefs and kitchen staff are immensely skilled. The appetizer was presented to us within a relatively short amount of time. We had time for a short discussion before the it arrived. The Tiropita was described as "four pieces of heaven." Accurate. The phyllo was thin and crisp, and the feta was creamy and delicious. I was careful not to bite too hard and ruin my pants. I had the Kotopoulo, which is a feta-brined oven-baked chicken with lemon and herbs served with lemon potatoes. The dish was cooked to perfection. The cooked potatoes were exactly as I like them, soft yet held their shape. It was an excellent meal, if a bit unwieldy (it's like half a rotisserie chicken, basically). My partner had the Hilopites, an egg noodle dish with giant beans, pine nuts, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta, in a creamy, savory sauce that I couldn't begin to describe with mere words. The meals were both stunning, made unclear by my disastrous photography. All that being said, I did not really enjoy my meal as I was expecting. Maybe it's me, maybe it's today, or maybe the flavors simply weren't what I am accustomed to with the dozens of Greek restaurants from my past. I'm uncertain, and that's okay sometimes. Either way, it was a fantastic experience, and I will dine here again.

Service terrible, so rude and overbearing... food was over priced but fine, but atomsphere was…read moregreat. I won't come back again unless Im dragged in.