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Varia, Norfolk, VA

Varia

4.6
4.6
1166 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Romantic
Welcome to Varia, a Romantic, Upscale Italian Restaurant in Norfolk.
Varia, our Italian restaurant and wine studio, features wine by the glass and a pianist six nights a week. Indulge in homemade pasta, freshly tossed pizzas from our brick oven, or signature Italian desserts like the tiramisu. Varia's modern Italian fare is made from only the best local ingredients and the wine studio features over 100 hand-selected wines, including 50 by the glass.
The dining room's intricate finishes and the warm glow of its reclaimed chandelier, formally of the Historic Cavalier's ballroom, offers an intimate ambiance that invites conversation over a full bodied merlot. Guests can book the ultra private dining room only accessible by hidden doors in the bookshelves for special events.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Mothers Day "Dine-Around" Brunch

    US$60.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Our Chef has created a unique "dine-around" brunch experience featuring self-serve salad bars and appetizers stations, plated entrees, and all-you-can-eat desserts. So whether you're celebrating with your mother or honoring the mother figure in your life, Varia is the perfect place to enjoy a meal together.
    Mothers Day "Dine-Around" Brunch photo
  • Chef's Table: Michael Honig Napa Valley

    US$80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening at an exclusive wine dinner featuring the renowned Honig Winery, a family-owned vineyard celebrated for crafting exceptional Napa Valley wines. This event promises an immersive experience in the world of fine wine, with each course thoughtfully paired with a selection of Honig's signature wines. Course 1: Salad of White Asparagus 🍷: Napa Sauvignon Blanc Course 2: Spring Rabbit 🍷: Honig Napa Cabernet Course 3: Crown Roast of Pheasant 🍷: Bartolucci Vineyard Cabernet Course 4: White Chocolate Elderflower Bavarois 🍷: Honig Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
    Chef's Table: Michael Honig Napa Valley photo

What 1,166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Virginia

    Romantic

  • Virginia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Ambience

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Romantic

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Varia offers a delightful dining experience with its "phenomenal" food and "wonderful" service. Guests appreciate the "beautiful" ambiance, enhanced by live music, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Notable servers like Reece, Harrison, and Ashley often receive praise for their attentiveness and expertise. Despite occasional slow service, many diners find the Italian cuisine and overall experience "amazing" and highly recommend it for special occasions.

1,166 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    Atlanta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The ambiance was outstanding. The food and entertainment was great.

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  2. Mary

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Apps were not great artichokes and meatballs lacked taste.

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  3. Amy

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I will definitely be back again!! Me and my boyfriend enjoyed it very much

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  4. Sarah

    Richmond4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Varia, but the main perk there is the wine dispensing stations that allow you to try multiple wines. It has become more and more disappointing as time goes on because they rarely work. One of the three large red wine dispenser stations was out of order. In addition, the white wine station that holds 4 wines had 2 dispensers not working. Once I had a glass of one of the remaining wines, it said it was empty and it was not refilled while I was there for 2.5 hours. I was then left with only one option for white wine and I didn’t love it.

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  5. Anaelsy

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I did not eat but we were there to enjoy the piano, ambiance and have a few drinks with friends. Very lovely! Well be coming back again.

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  6. JOHN

    Richmond4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was given two gift cards, and the restaurant would only allow me to use one. unsatisfactory.

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  7. Karen VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed an incredible evening of dinner with family. Food was outstanding! Audrey was an amazing waitress - very kind and made sure every detail was accounted for!

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  8. Richard

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Varia is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in Norfolk. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is warm and inviting, with a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere that makes it perfect for a date night or a special occasion. The food is nothing short of excellent. The lobster ravioli was rich and flavorful, and the truffle fettuccine had the perfect balance of creamy and savory. You can really taste the quality in their house-made pasta. The wine selection is also impressive—plenty of great options to pair with your meal. The service was top-notch. Our server Evan Cash was knowledgeable, attentive, and made great recommendations without being intrusive. It’s clear that the staff takes pride in providing a great dining experience. Overall, Varia is a restaurant I’ll definitely be returning to. If you’re looking for amazing Italian food, a great wine list, and a beautiful setting, this is the place to go.

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  9. Liz

    Wilmington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hilton Main has great restaurants (so unusual for a hotel) and Varia is one of them. My husband must eat gluten free and he is always able to find delicious choices. He had a tuna appetizer that was paper thin slices of raw tuna with crispy capers and dollops of sauces that he said were fabulous. I tried a side of pasta al olio to start because I wanted something small, but it was a poor choice. Rather than spaghetti or angel hair, the dish had large tubular pasta that was gummy and tough. It was not expensive so I just left it on the plate. The main dishes were wonderful, however. My husband loved his lobster risotto and my chicken Marsala was great - an often ho-hum dish elevated to the next level and with a smaller portion size just right for me. I highly recommend Varia (but not the side of pasta)!

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  10. Ronald

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for Valentines Day. The atmosphere, service, food and music were outstanding. The Sax performance throughout the dinner was very pleasing and he engaged with us all while he walked around and played. We ate the Valentine’s menu and it was really good. The only thing was, we were not able to substitute the dessert with another. We are not big Tiramisu so we wanted to substitute it, but the Valentine menu was set and there was no substitutes. However I would still rate 5stars. We will be back. Thank you to our waiter Sean and staff.

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FAQs

Varia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 763-6281.

Varia is rated 4.6 stars by 1166 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Varia

100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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