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Varia, Norfolk, VA

Varia

4.6
4.6
1163 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 18 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Mothers Day "Dine-Around" Brunch

    $60.00 per person

    May 11, 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

    $80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 24, 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 1,163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 Ambiance

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Romantic

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Varia offers a chic and warm atmosphere, ideal for date nights or special occasions. Guests rave about their "excellent food" and "impressive wine selection." Notable dishes include lobster ravioli and truffle fettuccine. Service is consistently praised, with standout mentions of "attentive and knowledgeable" staff. Live music enhances the dining experience.
1,163 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Anaelsy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. JOHN

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 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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  5. Richard

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 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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  6. Liz

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 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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  7. Ronald

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 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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  8. Marisa

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there and our server Evan welcomed us and explained everything patiently. The saxophone player was awesome, we enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant, the service and the food! We will be back.

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  9. regina

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere.Food was delicious atmosphere was amazing and Ashley was my server she did an amazing job providing food recommendations and staying on top to see if we needed anything

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  10. Nicolas

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was cold when it came out, hostess was not attentive when we arrived, she seemed she didn’t want to be there, loved the ambience and vibe, waitress was great, if the food wasn’t cold I may have had a different reaction. Got sat down at the front of entrance and would have liked to be sat somewhere on the inside to appreciate the decor. Very nice restaurant wish it turned out better.
    VariaResponded on February 15, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about the ambiance and your experience with our waitress. We apologize that the food wasn't served at the right temperature and that you didn’t feel attended to upon arrival. We understand how important it is to feel welcomed and to enjoy a meal at its best. Your comments have been shared with our team to ensure improvements moving forward. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a better experience. Thank you again for your valuable input!

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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 1163 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 18 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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