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Fortunato

4.8
4.8
915 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Traditional Italian Food and Neapolitan style Pizza served along with craft cocktails, wine, and beer.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (540) 400-7315

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jeff Farmer

  • Private party contact

    Cameron McWhinney: (540) 400-7315

  • Neighborhood

    Roanoke

  • Cross street

    1st and Kirk

  • Parking details

    Private lot across the street.

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Italian

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Overall

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Food

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Service

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Value

  • Greater Roanoke

    Healthy

  • Greater Roanoke

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Roanoke

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Roanoke

    Lively

  • Greater Roanoke

    Most Booked

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  1. CliffordP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing experience. The food was outstanding. Best Italian food I’ve enjoyed in many years.
  2. Helen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Everything us wonderful about Fortunato - food, wine menu, service, ambience, etc. But the noise level is high. If that doesn't bother you, I highly recommend.
  3. MargaretH

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food and cocktails! Never disappoints.
  4. GuntherHoyt

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our great good place. period. Wonderful food and atmosphere. We think of Fortunato as a friend.
  5. Gigi

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Very disappointed on limited menu. EVERYTHING, was an extra cost including Bread & no normal salads. I was not impressed. Probably will not return.
  6. GerryC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was first class. The food was delicious, and reasonably priced. The restaurant was lively but not too loud. We enjoyed our diner and will be back soon.
  7. APMGTV

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had not been since pre-COVID. The menu was very good, as were the drink choices. Our server was informative and attentive. Recommended!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was super nice and made sure we had everything we needed. Glasses always filled and table cleared when we were done.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    It was very nice my pasta was just a bit undercooked but my partners food was spectacular.
  10. BrianR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was dynamite, especially the zeppoli to finish everything off. Our server knew her stuff too, from wine to Italian cuisine! We plan to come back.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What I love about Fortunato’s is the consistency of the food and service. I got the baked shells and they were excellent and my wife got the large Minestrone soup. We also got the fresh bread and the calamari with marinara on the side. Great time and meal
  12. DanK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trevor, our waiter, was excellent- he was there when we needed him and not overly present. He answered questions, gave personal comment on items when asked and was professionally attentive. The food overall was delicious, with a couple items that were special.
  13. KitKat

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Firstly, they have Botanist gin that only great bars carry and can make a lovely martini. While they offered some delicious sounding specials, I stuck with my go-to, the whole branzino. It was perfect and the cauliflower side was really amazing. The chefs choice semifredo was a creamy delight, and the service could not have been better. The pricing is what one would expect to pay for the portions and type of dishes they serve, in a very cosmopolitan and hip space.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy agradable experiencia, lugar cómodo y comida deliciosa
  15. RandyH

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was great!
  16. Affineur

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fortunato's never disappoints! Tonight our guests included a young man from Bologna, who was so impressed he asked if. The chef were Italian. Impeccably cooked, Impeccable ingredients and the star of the evening was the Sprezzatina di cuore. And who would expect beef heart to be that delectable? My lamb meatballs were perfectly succulent. The service was wonderful, again as ALWAYS. Fortunato is a true hidden gem amon Roanoke's many outstanding restaurants. We will always be loyal customers of this great downtown enoteca.
  17. RobertJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fortunato has the best pizza in Roanoke. I wouldn't waste my time or appetite going anywhere else!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Seated immediately even though we were about 20 minutes ahead of our reservation. Our server gave us few minutes to go over the drink menu and went over the specials. We had one of the charcuterie selections and the split a pizza and the duck ragu, all were excellent and plenty of food. Pizza stood out as the best. Weakest part of the meal were the drinks, good but not great. For the money they could use a higher shelf liquor. For my second went with my stand by, a Trace OF. We will definitely be back, especially with the menu changes at Lucky down the street. Top 3 experience in the Roanoke restaurant scene!
  19. AmieFitz

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had an amazing date night! The atmosphere was perfect and the food and drinks were even better! We had Sarah as our server and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. We will be back!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food, drink and service! Thank you!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Server put a damper on our anniversary night. He was not friendly, arrogant, and seemed bothered by having to wait on us
  22. Janice

    Montreal

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great experience at Fortunato. Food and service is great! We feel like special friends when we walk in the door!
  23. Nick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was good and the staff were friendly. Would recommend.
  24. CarolineL

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere
  25. ThomasM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere, service was impeccable.
  26. KathyW

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had excellent food and service by Hannah. The Branzino was wonderful, perfectly grilled, and we enjoyed their carbonara, arugula salad and a fabulous semifreddo. Fortunato has a very nice wine list and interesting wines by the glass as well.
  27. Babs

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trevor's suggestions were spot on, we thoroughly enjoyed the Charred Escarole and Radicchio, the Bianco pizza, the special Patate pizza, and recommended Larner red blend. It was a lovely meal to share with friends including a vegetarian.
  28. James

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! A shining example of culinary excellence. Wait staff was knowledgeable of the menu and pleasant. Loved the ambience of the restaurant and will definitely be back in the future. 10/10 recommend
  29. MichaelS

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fortunato is our go-to for great Pizza and Italian! The service is always impeccable, and the food is always outstanding! The atmosphere is low-key and relaxing. We always have a great time and appreciate the little tweaks to the menu that make each visit unique. We are already thinking about our next visit!
  30. BenB

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Quality ingredients. Attentive service. Tasty fun cocktails. Excellent recommendations from wait staff
  31. Dixieg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the standard by which all restaurants shall be judged.
  32. BethP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there to celebrate my husband’s birthday and the staff was so accommodating. They really helped make it special for him. The food was outstanding as well from start to finish.
  33. AndreaM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal at Fortunato was amazing. From the salumi to the entrees, everything was delicious. I had the carbonara, so creamy and well done (no cream! Egg yolks as it is!) The Bolognese was outstanding as well. It does get a little loud, but it is a fun restaurant.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    College Graduation, new job
  35. lorenal

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food Excellent service Fun place Unique My favorite restaurant in Roanoke
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal and drinks. Relaxed atmosphere and great service.
  37. CindyO

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere was delightful. Service was excellent. Enjoyed the shells. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
  38. SusanB

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Everything was GREAT except our seats! We were the first to be seated in the restaurant but they seated us right by the entrance to the bar. The noise level coming out of the bar made it extremely difficult to hear each other. Be warned: sit near the back entrance if you wish to easily carry on a conversation! The closer to the front you sit, the harder it will be to hear. What a shame the opening between the bar and restaurant is so wide.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, service and food!
  40. DianeW

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious as always - and the Black Manhattan cocktail was superb.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Fortunato is rated 4.8 stars by 915 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 17 times today
Google Map for Fortunato

104 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24011

Additional information

  • Cross street

    1st and Kirk

  • Neighborhood

    Roanoke

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private lot across the street.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jeff Farmer

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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