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    Sirena

    4.1 (128 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Pistachio cake
    Linda D.

    Visited with my family that lives in the area. I must say, coming from NYC, this place is as good as places I eat in back home. The service was excellent! The food quality was excellent!! Owner came around to check how everything was.

    Nancy H.

    The exterior of the restaurant doesn't give any hints about how fantastic this Italian spot is. We made reservations, which I highly recommend because it is a small place with limited seating and they definitely get busy. If we didn't have the reservation, we would have been lucky to get a seat at the bar but that really would have been our only hope. It's located in a strip mall and to be honest, when I pulled up, I was a tad disappointed, but I quickly reminded myself not to judge a book by its cover (or a restaurant by the storefront entrance). We were greeted wholeheartedly by the hostess and another gentleman who seemed to be the owner. We were seated quickly and taken care of by a young server who knew the menu like the back of her hand. She gave some suggestions and we enjoyed every bite of our meal. The bruschetta was traditionally prepared, very simple and delicious. Same with the calamari. A friend had specifically recommended the Veal Saltimbocca, so we tried that along with a pasta dish. Both were incredible. I can't remember the name of the pasta dish but it had a nice mint flavor and perfectly al dente pasta. We ordered plenty, but couldn't pass up dessert. It was so hard to choose because they have lovely options. No bites were left behind and we left extremely full and happy. One visit and I truly believe this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Make sure to bookmark this place and make reservations for a lovely night out!

    Buona sera
    Grace P.

    What a lovely unassuming establishment! You can tell there were plenty of regulars visiting on this Friday evening. Service was excellent, the food was probably the closest in authenticity we had, in comparison to the food I have had in Italy. The bread was soft and perfect with their olive oil/balsamic/rosemary dip. Each of our entrees were cooked perfectly, and the desserts were also really good. The only thing I wish that was done was to disclose that the tartufo dessert had nuts in it (I think hazelnuts). Luckily my son and I switched desserts and he preferred the tiramisu anyway. All in all, we will definitely be back.

    Carbonera
    David A.

    Celebrated my 25th anniversary here. It was a great local Italian restaurant in great neck. Slow on the service but the food was wonderful. Worth the wait and the ambiance was great!

    Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    Rich N.

    This small Italian restaurant is hidden if you're not looking closely. There isn't a large bright sign, but let me tell you it shines once you experience it. Seating is limited so depending on the day you may want to make a reservation. There is a bar and about 12 tables. They have a very good wine list. We started with the Bruschetta and then the carbonara and gnocchi. The carbonara was cooked to a perfect al dente the cheese and pancetta were delish. The gnocchi was in a tomato base sauce that had pulled veal, celery, and carrot. This brought back memories of my grandmother's sauce and it measured up as well. We ended with tiramisu. Which was just the right end to the meal. This was the most traditional Italian meal that I have had in Hampton Roads. The pasta and sauces were homemade. The meal was delish and the staff and ambiance were an addition to the meal. The owner walked around the entire time talking to each. This night was 5 stars from the moment we walked in. If you want fresh him made pasta and sauces then you NEED to go to Sirena's.

    A nice boutique Italian restaurant. They don't allow walk-ins and aren't on open table, so likely need to call directly for reservations. They let us seat anyway when we arrived early. The service is fantastic and excellent attention to detail. A nice wine list to compliment the meals. The prices are reasonable and portions are a reasonable serving. The food was a bit bland for my taste but a little seasoning at the table helped. The environment is intimate but not very warm and cozy, likely a byproduct of being in a strip mall environment. Worthy of another visit to try some new dishes, in this guests opinion.

    Veal medallions Grilled artichoke, cherry tomatoes

    This restaurant is truly exceptional- every appetizer, entree and dessert was perfectly executed Server very knowledgeable about the daily specials and wine parings. Certainly not the caliber of restaurant typically found in a strip mall .. so much better !

    Fresh Bruschetta al Pomodoro
    Morgan M.

    One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in VB. It's a must try! You won't regret it :)

    Spaghetti alla carbonara
    Alana D.

    The best Italian food in Virginia Beach! I love the Carbonara! The restaurant has a very intimate setting and is perfect for a date night

    Wilson J.

    Our first time visiting Sirena and what an amazing experience! Our meal was excellent, and Audry gave us stellar service. After cocktails, we started from the menu with Bruschetta and Melanzane al Forno. Enjoyed a wonderful wine flight with dinner from the expansive special offerings, and finished with a tartufo swimming in a delightful bath of espresso and Grand Marnier. Sirena is well worth waiting for the reservation and we plan to return again and again. We would rate 25 stars if available!

    Penne a la vodka
    Dan R.

    Ever since Ive been to Italy and actually had real the chance to eat real Italian food, Ive hd high standards when it came to it. And for me, Sirena for me has to be one of the closest to authentic Italian food in the area. The owner, who is always greeting and talking to his guests is from Sicily. He is always there to answer any questions you have on the menu and always there to make you have a better experience at his establishment. The food here is amazing. Everything is made in their kitchen and made from scratch. Regardless of what you get, there is always a burst of flavor on your palette. I went there yesterday with 2 other friends and we tried each other's food and all of us agreed whatever we had was all good. Their restaurant accepts reservations but also take walk ins. They give you a certain ambiance as dimmed ambiance just so you know when you walk but it suits the place. So if you are looking authentic Italian and you are in the Great Neck area not too far from the Oceanfront definitely visit this spot. You will not regret it.

    Bread
    Trey B.

    Will definitely be going back! The staff was friendly. Our server was attentive. The food was amazing. Can't say enough good things about it.

    Polpo alla Griglia (grilled octopus)

    Was craving authentic spaghetti carbonara and wanted to celebrate my birthday in a cozy setting, with lively chatter and the tunes of Bocelli (and other Italian greats) filling the room. Sirena delivered that and so much more. While apprehensive to venture out and dine alone on a Saturday night, the owner and staff of Sirena made me feel welcomed and valued - I was seated promptly and the owner/server checked on me periodically. The food was unbelievably delicious and the glass of Rosso di Montalcino was pleasant as well! I had forgotten they bring slices of warm bread to the table - another delightful addition to the dining experience. I will definitely return on other occasions and I thank the owners/staff for their passion, dedication, and for bringing a slice of Italy to Hampton Roads! Grazie mille!

    Canoli was delicious!!!

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