We had lunch at Emmy Squared on Saturday around 12:30 PM, and honestly, we had a great experience…read more Service was great, the cocktail was yummy, and I liked that they offered a "shortie" cocktail option at a better price. Hubby had the shortie, while I got the full size. We shared the Sriracha wings as an appetizer and a pizza, which was more than enough for both of us. Everything tasted great, and I really have no complaints. I'm honestly not sure why there are so many negative reviews about the service and prices. Everything is more expensive nowadays, and the prices here seemed pretty comparable to other restaurants. Overall, we had a really good lunch and would definitely go back.

Full disclosure: I know restaurants are short-staffed these days, and I try to give grace for that…read more But last night stretched my patience. We sat in our booth for over 15 minutes before anyone brought water. Another 5 minutes passed before our waitress came to take our order. To be clear, when we arrived, only 4 tables inside including ours were occupied. By the time we finished eating, we were the only patrons inside, with just two tables outside being served by someone else entirely. When we finished eating we waited. We waited, and waited, and waited, and waited. Our waitress never came. My partner had to go up to the bar to ask for to-go boxes and our check. Not okay. Here's the thing: our waitress wasn't rude, and she got our order exactly right. The problem wasn't her. It was management. Wherever the manager was last night, I never saw them. Was it their night off? Fine, but if you know your team is short-staffed, you plan for it. And if the restaurant wasn't actually short-staffed and this is just the standard level of service, that's a different, more concerning problem. Now, the food. This deserves its own paragraph because it was genuinely good. I had the Deluxe deep-dish, and it delivered. Every bite had a satisfying crunch, the toppings tasted fresh, and the sauce wasn't sweet, which I appreciated. The crust hit that ideal balance of crispy edges and a cheese pull that was fully cooked through. My partner had the Meatziah (I think that's the name), and it was excellent. My son ordered the classic and gave it a 5 out of 5, which is a huge deal coming from a notoriously picky eater. The appetizers matched the entrees. The waffle-cut nacho potatoes were outstanding: perfectly cooked, loaded with amazing bacon, and topped with a chili sauce that built a slow heat in the back of your throat in the best way. The mozzarella sticks were surprisingly great too. The food earns 4-5 stars on its own. But the service, and more specifically the apparent absence of leadership, is dragging this down. If we come back, it'll be for takeout only. IF.

I don't often leave reviews; I seldom do. I normally save my words for fantastic (or the opposite…read moreend of the spectrum!) service. This is genuinely one of my new favorite places. The owner was absolutely delightful -- he even took the time to sit with me. Every single person who came by my table was an absolute delight, and so, so kind. The bartender was beyond knowledgeable, and made a drink for me based on my favorite tastes. The pizza was fantastic -- genuinely, one of the best I've ever had, if not the best. And the off-menu tiramisu? Absolutely to die for. It was a beautiful place. I, regretfully, live outside of the area. I do know that whenever I'm in town, this place is on the top of the list. I will earnestly go back tomorrow, for Meet-the-Artist night. What an absolute treat. Thank you so much.

They don't make any attempt to even serve gluten free pizza. You can't win em' all…read more.. It's tricky to find places with food options for celiac disease, especially when you want pizza at a pizza place rather than salad. The place looked clean and staff were prompt.

I loved the vibe of this restaurant and our waiters were excellent and very knowledgeable of the…read moremenu. I came with a large group (16) and it was great. Our food came out in a timely manner and it was good. I also think the portion sizes were good for the price. I ordered the Shrimp Vongole and the Caprese Salad, the Shrimp Vongole was good, but it tasted like alfredo to me. I was expecting a different taste, but it was still tasty nonetheless and it came with plenty of shrimp. Their Caprese salad is served warmed, which is out of the ordinary. It wasn't bad, but it could use more flavor ...like balsamic glaze or something. I probably wouldn't order that again. I also had a bite of my friend's Bistecca and Brussel sprouts and they both were delicious! Giving them a 4/5 because it's not the best Italian food I've had, but I'd go back.

Tucked just off the hustle and bustle of Carytown, this is such a cute spot for a date night or a…read moregirls' night out. It has a cozy, quieter atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and actually enjoy your conversation. The food tasted authentic, and every dish we tried was full of flavor. The appetizers were perfectly cooked and just the right portion size to share without feeling too heavy before the main course. The service was another highlight--everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. If you're looking for a place with delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere away from the crowds, this is definitely worth a visit. I'd absolutely come back!

Ordered chicken, steak, and seafood pie along with a order of the seafood mac n cheese.. all of it…read morewas a 10/10 for me and the fam... will definitely be back!! Was going to take a before and after but it didn't make it... here's the after

The seafood pot pie was amazing!! The amount of shrimp, crab, and scallops packed into the pie was…read moremore than generous! The fries were only okay however I got this for take out and feel the fries would have been better if I had eaten them whilst they were still fresh

My cousin introduced me to this place yesterday and I truly enjoyed It…read more Since it's a pizzeria, of course we had pizza! We had "The New Yorker" and "The Wire". Both were very delicious. The New Yorker was a cheese pizza while The Wire was a Crab Pizza with pesto sauce. I didn't get a picture but the cheese pull was insane on both! The drinks were good as well. I had the "Pornstar Martini" while my cousin had the "Velvet Notes" I love how the restaurant has 3 different parts. The right side was for the conservatives, the left was for the not so conservatives and the basement was where the party and hookah was at. The only downside of this place, was the service. It was sooo slow! Although, our bartender "Devin" made some amazing drinks!

This is our second time at The Black Olive. In my first review I would not have returned. It was a…read moreclose friend of mine birthday celebration. Upon entering we were greeted and the host walked us down to the lower level. We had six tables reserved. The bartender came over immediately and took our drink orders and small plate orders. We didn't want any hookah but it was offered. We later ordered a pizza as well later on. Our food was better than expected. The prawns were flavorful, the meatballs weren't warm enough but had some spice to it and were larger than expected. The Caesar salad had kale and red onion in it which was different. We enjoyed the food and the vibe on the lower level was better. The pizza could use more sauce and the cheese had a nice pull to it. The meat on the pizza didn't taste frozen at all. We had to ask for refills a few times, but the server did a good job considering she had at least 20 people to serve.Overall, better this time around.

It's a beautiful Sunday in RVA to meet for brunch. I made reservations for 2 online and tried…read morecalling to confirm but wasn't able to reach anyone. There is a small parking area on the side of the building so be prepared to find off street parking. I arrived and there was a large birthday party of 25 waiting to be seated. I was told upon arrival there was no dining table available but only seats at the bar. I was told that even though I made reservations it wasn't going to be honored due to the large party was about to be seated in the dining table area. I couldn't sit at the bar due to the person with me had a handicap and I didn't want to embarrass them. We left disappointed and our brunch idea crushed.

Looking for a brunch spot near our hotel in Richmond and found this place... what it lacks in decor…read more(minimal) ...it more than makes up for in food!!! We had an absolutely delicious brunch trying the French toast platter, chicken and waffles and the specialty omelet loaded with shrimp! Everything was cooked perfectly and the bacon was the perfect crunch and the Home fries were tasty. The servers were great as well... strangely they had no milk for their coffee and only had heavy whipping cream so I passed...condiments were sparse (ketchup and syrup) however the dishes are so well prepared they were not needed!!! They had R&B playing which gave the place a nice vibe! Highly recommend a visit next time you're on Broad St. in RIC

We held a baby shower here last weekend. The sunroom was absolutely beautiful and it was very…read moreprivate which was great. The food was outstanding and the service staff was very accommodating. They didn't rush us out when our time was up and we really appreciated that. Melissa was our event coordinator and she was awesome to work with and was great at communicating. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Having never visited Tarrant's West, we knew some things could go wrong when we planned our…read moremother's 90th birthday lunch from Washington state. However, nothing went sideways! The three-course meal was delicious. Server JustinB was efficient, attentive and unobtrusive. The private dining room was comfy for our party of 25. Access was convenient for those using walkers. Parking was plentiful. With a jazzy playlist adding to the ambiance, we were able to celebrate our mother like the queen she is. Thank you, Tarrant's West team for contributing to a memorable occasion.

This is the perfect restaurant for a date, simply lit, quiet, reservations required. We were…read moreseated on time, waters with the small bottle left on the table, we ordered she crab soup.. it was my first time having it.. it was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan now. My entree was honey brussel sprouts, mac n cheese, blackened salmon. the salmon and brussel sprouts were very flavorful and each bite was better than the last. the mac n cheese though..! It was disappointing, tasted like noodles with cheese poured on top. it didn't match the salmon, it had no taste, needed salt & pepper or something to help it taste like something. My iced tea was really good too. so the mac was the only thing that wasn't up to par. Finally dessert was a special on the board, caramel apple bread pudding. we shared one, it was a huge shareable piece that was warm and melted in my mouth very good. I will absolutely go back here and try something new next time to see what else they have.

Absolutely DISGUSTING…read more I don't expect perfection on delivery but FFS!! 1st - I thought I lost a challenge on Big Brother and got served COLD SLOP! (It was supposed to be Chicken Pot Pie). Packaged a wet item on paper in a box?? 2nd - ordered a kids burger (did not check cheese) luckily I checked before child took a bite - CHEESE!!! Yes, I would love to be up with a sick child!! 3rd - it arrived freezing I paid extra for direct to you delivery and this is what I get??? Never ever again!! To update Joe Pesci's quote "They F*** you with Delivery"! IYKYK