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Varia, Norfolk, VA

Varia

4.6
4.6
1169 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
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

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    At Varia, old world sophistication and modern charm combine to create an intimate, authentic dining experience. Our Italian inspired menu not only features staple foods of the Tuscany region, but adds a coastal Virginia culinary flair to every dish.
  • Private party contact
    Sara Wagner: (757) 763-6203
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
  • Chef's Table: Barboursville

    $80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 14, 2025 only
    Join us for a special night where exceptional wines from Barboursville Vineyards are expertly paired with a curated, chef-driven menu. Discover the bold flavors and elegant aromas of one of Virginia’s premier wineries, all while savoring a multi-course dinner. Course 1: Diver Scallop Carpaccio Onion Crisp, Late Summer Corn, Bitter Orange Oil Chive, Charred Onion Buttermilk 🍷: Reserve Chardonnay Course 2: Tartar Beef, Pair of Dice Acre’s Tomato Chive, Shallot, Mustard Roasted Garlic Sourdough 🍷: Cabernet Franc Course 3: Windsor Farms Roast of Beef Radicchio Salad, Shaved Asiago, Citrus O’ Henry Sweet Potato Dumplings 🍷: Octagon Bordeaux Blend Course 4: Peach “Melba” Peach, Raspberry, Vanilla Cheesecake Ice cream, Graham Tuille 🍷: Malvaxia
    Chef's Table: Barboursville Photo

What 1,169 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 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 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.
1,169 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, perfect atmosphere. Best date restaurant I’ve been to.

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  2. Zachary

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good. This is definitely a choice date place. Dress right and enjoy the flavors, live music, ambience.

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  3. Tanya VIP

    Richmond10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would be nice for the new menu to be a little more accommodating to vegetarians.

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  4. Sandra

    Atlanta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  5. Mary

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  6. Amy

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  7. Sarah

    Richmond4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  8. Anaelsy

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  9. JOHN

    Richmond4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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  10. Karen VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

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

Varia is rated 4.6 stars by 1169 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
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Varia

100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At Varia, old world sophistication and modern charm combine to create an intimate, authentic dining experience. Our Italian inspired menu not only features staple foods of the Tuscany region, but adds a coastal Virginia culinary flair to every dish.
  • Private party contact
    Sara Wagner: (757) 763-6203
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