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!

Stopped into Il Giardino and ended up having one of those nights that just feels cozy and fun from…read morestart to finish. We sat in the bar area, which I'd definitely recommend if you're going for a more laid back vibe and want to take advantage of happy hour. First of all, happy hour is legit! They have half off select appetizers and drinks in the bar, which is always a win. We ordered the pizza of the day (supreme) and it did not disappoint. Crispy crust, generous toppings, and that classic Italian comfort flavor you're hoping for. We also grabbed the bolognese, which was half off for happy hour, and it was rich, hearty, and perfect for sharing (or not). And yes... martinis were half off, so obviously I had to get an espresso martini. Smooth, not too sweet, and exactly what I needed to balance out all the carbs. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and gave great suggestions without being pushy, which always makes a difference. On top of that, there was a man playing the piano, violin, and singing ... fully setting the mood. He absolutely got me when he started playing the Titanic song. Instant nostalgia. The whole place has an old-school Italian feel. Warm, welcoming, and the kind of spot you could linger in for hours. I also love that they do specials throughout the week, so it feels like a place you can keep coming back to and try something new. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. Il Giardino is officially on my repeat list.

Very nice ambiance and as a party of 8 we were seated promptly. They offer a buy one get one free…read moremeal on sunday which is a great deal. Everyone was tasty and portions big enough for leftovers. Our server Courtney was so pleasant and helpful. The dipping oil for the bread was really good. I would recommend trying this place if you want a good Italian meal.

great Italian food!!! motzarella salad is fantastic. All food is freshly prepared and comes out…read moresteaming.

Food was good. I came in for a quick dinner. I ordered chicken parm. The service seemed really off…read morefor me. Not sure if it was because I was by myself but I had to ask for silverware, refill on my water and the check. They just seemed focused on the other tables. The food was good. I liked the sauce. I was tempted to get dessert but was having a hard enough time getting the waitress for other stuff so I figured I'd try another time. I'll have to try them again on another night

Still the best food, service and local atmosphere! It's the best kept secret in VB. It's not just…read morethe food, it's also the custom cocktails that make the place.

Ordered for pickup as our dinner plans didn't work out tonight. We got the usual seafood Florentine…read morepizza and the sausage and roasted pepper pizza. Both are amazing. Hubby went to pick it up so I don't know how service or ambiance was but I'm sure they were amazing as well. We haven't tried any other pizzas here yet because these two are our fav. Def recommend.

Great food and friendly people. We have been there often and will definitely continue to visit.read more

2/21/26 I was craving an indulgence of carbs this evening and my go to choices (Sorella, Mangia…read moreQui, Hearth, Cooper's Hawk) all had a 2+hour wait for a table. It's not even tourist season yet. Found La Bella Italia on Yelp showing available immediate reservations and decided to give it a try. Arrived at 6:30pm and it was busy but not packed. Husband and I were greeted and seated promptly but had about a 10 minute wait before a waiter came to bring water and inform us our waitress would be with us shortly. Another 5-7 min and the waitress came out. The waitress seemed nice but distracted or maybe very introverted. We started with the bread and butter and Insalata Di Cavalo (baby kale, apples, red onions, candied pecans, vinaigrette). The salad way yummy! The bread was decent (my husband would have wanted it warmer) not sure if the butter was just unsalted or if it was margarine but we didn't care for it. It was served with a bottle of oil and vinegar... A small oil dipping dish would have helped. We tried the bruschetta appetizer which was tasty but wish the basil would have been cut instead of one large leaf per toast. We realized at that point, the waitress never asked if we wanted drinks. I was only planning on drinking the water so it was no big deal to me. My husband caught the waitress at some point to request a drink. The big disappointment for the night was the Margherita pizza. I'm including a pic...but it was just cheese pizza, soggy bottomed at that. No fresh mozzarella, maybe there's some basil under the regular mozzarella, who knows. The cheese pizza flavor was average at best. Debated sending it back but my husband had been fasting all day and didn't want to wait for a new order. He ate 2 pieces, the rest was a waste. I ordered the salmon served over mushroom lemon risotto. We asked if there was any way to order a side of risotto for my vegetarian husband, but were told the chef was not willing to do it. Not really complaining about that since the risotto is not listed as an ala carte side. Salmon was cooked nicely. Crisp sear but not overdone on the inside. Risotto was only okay after all so it worked out they couldn't serve it as a side. I had to ask multiple times to see a dessert menu, waitress kept forgetting. I got a slice of the carrot cake. This was delicious but at $14 a slice it needed to be! Apparently it's made by their sister restaurant Steinhilbers (I haven't been there in years). Final note, the bathroom situation... There are 2 single room bathrooms for a restaurant holding up to 100 people. There is NO reason to label a single person bathroom as male or female. It just creates unnecessary waiting outside the "ladies room" Overall rating is probably a 3.5 but the service was lackluster, the bathroom thing annoyed me, and I'm still mad about the pizza... So I have to round it down to a 3.

Absolutely amazing! Outstanding everything!…read moreHighly recommend! Clean, knowledgeable, service, food,

I can't remember how I heard about this place but I knew I wanted to try it next time we went to VA…read moreBeach so I made a reservation for a Saturday night pretty far in advance. Early dinner because of the child. My husband and I shared the rigatoni with sausage and the chicken pesto pasta. They were both really good. I'd probably give the slight edge to the sausage while my husband would go the other way because he really likes a creamy sauce. Both were a really good portion and had a lot of meat. The fresh pasta was perfectly cooked. Only thing missing for me was some bread because we had sauce leftover that I would loved to scoop up. Will definitely be going back.

My husband took me here for a date night, and it did not disappoint. The food, service, and…read moreambiance were amazing. Go; you will love this place!

It's rare to have a meal where every bite is a total win and this was one of those meals. From the…read moreaward-winning She Crab Soup to the perfectly prepared stuffed chicken, we enjoyed everything. This has been on my bookmark list for years and finally got a chance to check it out. The She Crab Soup was at the top of my must-try list and I absolutely see why it gets rave reviews. Packed full of tender meat, nicely creamy without being thick and a very unique marsala flavor. I can't imagine ever visiting again without ordering this. For my entree, I got the Pollo Portofino, which was recommended by our server and fantastic. Stuffed breast with prosciutto, fresh mozz, spinach and topped with an amazing marsala sauce and lots of mushrooms. I will order it again for sure. We also learned that they hand-pull their mozzarella and it was fantastic on the chicken parm, which my dad got. Atmosphere is cozy and casual, service was great. My ONLY hint of disappointment was that they don't make any of their own pastas, but their sauces are perfection! Can't wait to come back!

I ordered the mussels and scallops in a tomato, garlic and wine sauce for an appetizer, veal…read moresaltimbocca for the entree, and a slice of chocolate lava cake for dessert. The food was all excellent, with the best dish being the veal saltimbocca. Our party of seven received each course together, so, kudos to the kitchen. The service, including cocktails and wine, was attentive without being obtrusive. Overall, a satisfying and memorable experience.

While in the area finishing up a wine event, my friend and I decided to stop by Gaston's for…read moredinner. With it being a Thursday evening, we were able to be seated right away because it was practically empty. Gaston's is absolutely beautiful. The entrance displays a beautiful, vibrant picture of Italy. There's also a stand that displays the Dining Area Dress Code, which is Business Casual Attire. Our server stopped by our table and was very pleasant. She was able to answer all of our questions and gave us some time to look over the menu. The complimentary Focaccia Bread with the fresh tomatoes were simple yet delicious. We had olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table as well that could be used as a dipping oil for the bread. I decided on the Onion Soup to start, which was very savory and delicious. For my entree, I ordered the Wagyu Bolognese and my friend ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo. Unfortunately, the pasta in our dishes were a bit hard and chewy, it should've been cooked a tad bit longer. Also, my friend asked if the pasta was homemade and the server let us know that it wasn't...we could tell! You would think for an Italian restaurant like this, they would've had homemade pasta, it definitely would've helped the dish. The Bolognese was okay but lacked a lot of flavor. I barely ate it. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was great but I've had better pasta elsewhere. If I were to return, it would probably be for the soup and appetizers.