What a wonderful time! Cherie, was there service at the bar…read morehe couldn't ask for better! Perfect amount of attendance. Dinner was amazing and if you're not aware, they have their own label of Pinot Grigio as well as a red blend, which is amazing I highly recommend this restaurant. It is a hidden gem in Mechanicsville.

Dined in August 19th. Server who has been there 15 years was absolutely horrible…read more Put the order in wrong. We asked three times for my father's drink. Bus person shoved my mother's salad out of the way to force her entree onto the table. Had to ask twice for lemon for the water. Server never asked how food was. Chick Piccata was tough. Asked server if they offered a Military discount, she had to closely examine my Dad's ID. She apparently had no clue as to what she was looking at. However, she sure did make her disgust obvious. Maybe she hates Veterans. Unprofessional behavior and unkind individual. Notified "Hudson " and he argued that she was their best and insinuated that we were lying. First time ever that we left zero tip. When she noticed she chased my mother out of the restaurant yelling "I don't need it, I don't need it". Owner never called us back. Very surprised at this. Have been eating there for years. And was hopeful to try owners new restaurant. That's now not going to happen. It's a shame. He seemed like he took great pride in what he built. Length of employment does not mean quality of work.

We came here with a large group for dinner on Thursday. Excellent service and amazing food…read more Everyone said their food was outstanding. I personally had Chicken Piccata and it was delicious. I came back for lunch on Saturday and it was amazing again. Try it and you will agree. Best eggplant Parmesan in the area.

Searching for a new Italian restaurant we came across Lidia's Restaurante Italiano on Atlee Rd in…read moreMechanicsville, VA and they did not disappoint! The staff 5/5 (attentive, nice and helped to navigate the menu). The vibe was quiet (pretty empty but hopefully they get a lot of to go orders) and the space was very clean. Now to the most important part, lol the food: 5/5 portions were huge and everything was well seasoned! My mother joined us and her go to is Chicken Parmigiana (2 chicken cutlets and a half plate of spaghetti), I ordered their homemade lasagna (so many layers and covered in a rich meat sauce with plenty of cheese), Mimi opted for the salmon pasta ( she stated the salmon was seasoned well and the sauce gave an alla vodka sauce vibe which was really tasty). The salads were basic but fresh and the salad dressings really good. The rolls were perfect for sopping up the sauce lol. If you are looking for authentic Italian do yourself a favor and check them out!

Food was very good and we thought it seemed very reasonably priced. With pasta entrees you get…read morerolls and a salad.

Unbelievable service! great homemade Caesar salad dressing to die for as quoted by Landon Gelven…read more Unbelievable fresh out of the oven bread rolls. Unbelievable vodka sauce, and top-tier chicken parm. -Saint Joes lacrosse team

Anna's is one of my favorite Italian spots in the area. Admittedly I have only ever gotten takeout…read moreor delivery but the quality is exceptional every time. I want to specifically highlight the lasagna kids meal because it's $14.99 and it comes with a salad, bread, and a HUGE portion of lasagna that usually can be made into two meals. I've tried their cheese pizza and the white pizza and both were fantastic. My goal is to actually dine in one day soon and get the full experience but it is definitely worth a try

Ok food. Italian cuisine is on the menu- just not executed…read morewell. The bowl of chicken noodle soup was not even edible. A good waitress would have noticed my wife took one bite and pushed it to the side. I really have to question locals who say this is a great spot. You mean- ,like those who think Appleebees is good ? The staff is the only good feature here.

We had a great visit to Giovanni''s with our son - in town for a soccer tournament. We found this…read morelittle gem from Yelp reviews and were pleased we did. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the food was yummy. The portions are significant so plan on taking home leftovers! The garlic knots are light and tender - sooo good. Excellent Greek salad and yummy Alfredo with chicken. Thanks to the folks a Giovannis for being part of the community and thanks for putting a smile on our faces. We hope to return when we find ourselves back in the Richmond area.

It's not what is used to be but stil very good. This has…read morealways been the go-to Italian restaurant. Every thing was always wonderful. My latest visit didn't live up the the previous 30 years. It's still very good and they feed you too much, but maybe I was having a bad night but I'd like to hear from others.

Food was always fresh flavorful and fresh. Service is fairly…read moregood slower when busy. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean

Kids treated me to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants Pasta House. I got the stuffed flounder…read moreand as usual it was delicious everybody loved what they ordered and it was a very special father day treat. The service was amazing and I highly recommend this place and wish I could go more often, do yourself a favor and enjoy the food and service they offer here

Exceptional service. Exceptional consistently delicious food. Authentic recipes…read more The BEST authentic family Italian cuisine in RVA and beyond. I've been coming in for years. They never cease to amaze and satisfy my appetite. Thank you! Chianti was amazing. Spaghetti Bolognese was perfection. Just no words, so happy.

A friend was visiting from AZ and this was our agreed lunch choice. I would like to start with…read more I WILL NOT return to this restaurant. We entered and were greeted with " do you have a reservation" in a very un-inviting tone. We both said no. If she said follow me, it was faint. We knew to follow her. I should have walked out !!! The Restaurant was practically empty !! Maybe a total of 20. We walked up a small ramp that lead us to a larger dining area where we saw a few guests. At our table standing was a youthful warm smile waiting that made us feel ok to stay. I overheard someone calling the name of the woman at the door, and they said Patricia. Our server's name was Jocelyn and she was very delightful. Our server made suggestions and explained that most of the pasta is made in house. Still observing and listening. OMG, the woman is the manager. Mam, I'm sure you will be pleased to know that we will NOT return. She walked by several times smiling and conversing warmly with other guests. This is an authentic looking and a bit dated Italian Restaurant. I'll be brief here. I had the spaghetti and meat sauce. The pasta had that obvious taste of homemade and the sauce as well. The bread was homemade with the potential to be good, if it was warm and soft, not crunchy. I had the salad packaged to go. Appetizer was fried zucchini that was golden brown, crunchy and flavorful. RVA has MANY Choices of restaurants to choose and I should've known better.

A great Italian dinner! Don't let the express fool you! The portions are huge! The Greek salad with…read morehomemade basil vinaigrette was incredible! Thank you Brunetti!

4 stars for service, 3 stars for the food. A friend and I…read morestopped in for lunch. We each decided on the chicken parmigiana sandwich. The man who took our order was very nice and helpful and brought our food and drinks to our table. Our sandwiches arrived relatively quickly and were good sized. We were both excited to dig in. The sandwich came in soft focaccia type bread, rather than a toasted sub roll. While the flavor was good, I was disappointed to find that my sandwich consisted of small pieces of chicken, rather than a breast, and while cheesy, was very light on sauce. There was way too much bread for the amount of chicken, so I just ate the small cheesy chicken pieces. Overall, this was just an ok meal.

Came to Richmond to spend time with family. Roma in Sandston was recommend. What a wonderful…read moreexperience. The food was awesome, drinks were top notch and Will was a delight. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Italian food!!!

Several of us ate here prior to going to a live music event at the Henrico Theatre…read more The food was ok overall. Our waitress was really good and attentive. She was friendly and very nice. I do not get to that area often, but I would definitely go again.

Unexpected enjoyment... I decided to give myself a day off from cooking for myself and try a…read morerestaurant that I was told was pretty authentic. I arrived with an open mind and was greeted with politeness and escorted to my table. My waiter was very knowledgeable and personable. I did the 3 course meal. Salad, pasta and entree. Salad was very fresh and you could taste it. The pasta course was gnocchi...fresh pasta with fresh tomato sauce. The entree was fettuccini with duck, super rich and filling. I finished my meal with a tiramisu and coffee. I think it was a perfect ending of a great meal. I would definitely recommend

Had a great experience at La Grotta. I ordered the quail and they let me know up front it would…read moretake a little longer, which I appreciated. While I was waiting, the owner actually brought out a complimentary plate of pasta with three ravioli and some fettuccine--both were unreal. The ricotta ravioli (not pictured) is honestly some of the best I've ever had. The quail was definitely worth the wait too--really well cooked and super flavorful. I'm in town from Texas for work and this is 100% a spot I'll be coming back to every time I'm in Richmond.