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Restaurant Adarra, Richmond, VA

Restaurant Adarra

4.8
4.8
427 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary European
The soul of Adarra is rustic elegance and hearthside hospitality. Our menu follows the seasons and the fortunes of farmers in Virginia—simple ingredients cooked over wood whenever possible, served in the cozy atmosphere of a European villa tavern where wine flows like laughter and cocktails warm the spirit. Like our namesake mountain overlooking San Sebastian, Adarra stands as a beacon for people with a zeal for eating and drinking!

For parties over 5 guests please email info@restaurantadarra.com to make your reservation inquiry.

*FOR RESERVATIONS CANCELED ON THE SAME DAY A FEE OF $25.00 PER PERSON BE CHARGE THE CREDIT CARD PROVIDED WHEN BOOKING-NO EXCEPTIONS*

WE WILL HONOR YOUR RESERVATION NO EARLIER THAN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TIME YOU ARE BOOKED FOR. FOR GUESTS RUNNING LATE, YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE HELD FOR 15 MINUTES.




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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary European, Wine Bar, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (804) 477-3456

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Randall Doetzer

  • Catering

    We do not offer catering services

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Cross street

    E. Jackson St.

  • Parking details

    Adarra is located in the residencial area of Jackson Ward in downtown Richmond. Street parking is available, but we highly suggest using are car service such as Lyft or Uber.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 427 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Service

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Best Value

  • Richmond

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  1. Tina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent restaurant, quite possibly the best meal we've had in Richmond. Creative and bold flavors, great portions. Menu is a bit mysterious and we needed a lot of guidance in ordering but everything came out wonderful. Must try.

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  2. Keith

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Certainly the most interesting fine food in Richmond. An absolute must for foodies.

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  3. DeSa

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exciting, unique, delicious experience. Can't wait to go back!

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  4. ThomasM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Every dish blew us away. Particular favorites were the clam entree and the gnocchi. Truly outstanding. Wine recommendations were spot on, very in depth without too much “wine speak” where you have to pretend to know what certain terms mean. 100% will recommend this restaurant to friends.

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  5. TaylorR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great. This was our first time and we will be back. Basque cheesecake was perfect end to a great dinner.

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  6. David

    Atlanta Metro

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Spanish Tapas. Our server recommended a terrific wine and helped walk us through the menu and the specials. Amazing desert. Great place from start to finish.

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  7. catesycatesy

    Nashville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful find! We enjoyed a lovely bottle of wine from Bosnia recommended by our waiter. The house bread was rustic and tasty. Perfect for soaking up the extra herbed butter from the peel and eat shrimp. I think my favorite dish was the mushroom and ricotta gnocchi. Such great flavors. Can't wait to try more dishes our next trip to Richmond.

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  8. robertrva

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best service, good choices, food gets a 10+. One of our all-time favorites. Will meet the standards of the most discriminating gourmet.

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  9. WarrenK

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another excellent meal at Adarra. We had the squid in ink, special salad, grilled octopus with white beans and gnocchi with mushrooms.

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  10. BryanD

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the best restaurant in Richmond! Nothing around even close to their menu.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent wait staff and delicious food. The olive oil ice cream is amazing.

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  12. Hungry

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The conservas and cocktails! Favorite place in town.

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  13. SJake

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, suggestions from staff helped, nice ambience

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  14. JeffD

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yet another fantastic meal at Adarra. Absolutely fantastic!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing as always. The service is fantastic and the food is so good!!! When we are really looking for a Wow!! Experience we go to Adarra!!!

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  16. Doug

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Line and her staff made us feel like we were the only guests in the restaurant. Her recommendations were on target and food prep was awesome. Been visiting various spots in the city with friends unfamiliar with the restaurant scene. It was (is) the best spot thus far. Looking forward to returning.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Restaurant Adarra for our anniversary and it was amazing. Every dish we ordered was delicious. Our server was so knowledgeable about the wine and helped us find the perfect bottle. I highly recommend!

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  18. RobinL

    Richmond

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday night dinner. The escargot special was fantastic as it waa very different than the usual version at French restaurants. The asparagus special took advantage of the fresh ingredients and showed how a simple preparation can let the asparagus shine without being overwhelmed. True skill by Randy and his staff.

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  19. AndreaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We felt like we were transported to another time and place. Truly otherworldly dining experience!

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  20. DDbruncher

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is an epic meal! Make sure you get their specials (for us it was a mushroom salad and leg of lamb). All the attention to detail is spectacular with each dish. We were too full or we'd have ordered the burnt cheesecake (which I've had before). The sommelier also does a great job of finding a bottle that goes well with your orders. Great experience overall.

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  21. EricR

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it. Lyne was excellent as our owner/server. We tried a bit of everything and loved it. It is my new best restaurant in Richmond.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lyne and her crew are the real deal. The food, the thoughtfully paired wine, the ambiance, the service. 10/10. My husband and I went here for a quiet, intimate, dinner celebration and we got so much more than we bargained for. We ordered the almonds, olives, mackerel, gnocchi and clams. Everything was perfection. We can’t wait to come back.

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  23. GoodCooksoToughCritic

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely delicious. Knowledgeable wait staff. Music was a little loud. Overall an excellent experience.

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  24. rebcat

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adarra is an absolutely fantastic spot to eat in RVA. I chose it for my birthday this year and it was awesome, as always. The food is just so good, and the owners really know what they're doing. The place has such a nice, chill vibe. The staff is super friendly, and you can tell they want you to have a great time. It's perfect for a casual night out, or something a bit more special. I always enjoy the guiso when they have one on special (no matter what variation we've tried). Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying. They always have some new dishes too, so it's never boring. Their drinks are on point as well. They've got a great wine list, and the cocktails are always delicious. The staff knows their stuff and can help you find the perfect drink to go with your meal. This past visit, they had a couple spirit free beverages that looked fantastic as well (will definitely be trying one in the future).

Now, about the desserts... You've got to save room for them! We absolutely love the Basque cheesecake. Actually, we've never had a disappointing dessert at Adarra – everything is just so tasty. All in all, I can't recommend Adarra enough. The food, the atmosphere, the people – it's just a great place to be. If you haven't been there yet, you should definitely give it a try!

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  25. WitR

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and people- It’s the most creative and unique culinary experience in Richmond. Say YES to everything they recommend and you will leave happy/full/wanting to go back.

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  26. XelS

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another memorable meal. Probably the best restaurant in Richmond right now. Every part of the experience is elevated. Randy and Lyne are outstanding hosts and no detail is left undone. If you haven’t been , you are missing out on a wonderful experience!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing menu and drink options. Really enjoyed everything we tried and will be back again soon!

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  28. JohnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Woman owner was engaging and on the flour. My wife and I really enjoyed, especially to cheesecake finale!

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  29. SarahT

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    intimate beautiful space with absolutely delicious and authentic Spanish food

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. The owners have a passion for their food and the experience. The skate and “guiso” entrees were amazing. So was the rice pudding.

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  31. eb23

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with some of the best food in Richmond and stellar service.

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  32. GreedyJeffy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never been madder at myself for knowing about a place and not eating there for a long time. Adarra is amazing. Delicious food (very seafood-heavy fyi), high quality cocktails, great ambiance, excellent service.

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  33. RobbieR

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food is so good at Adarra BUT the music, for such an intimate place is too loud.

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  34. Elias

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommended. They’re portions are a bit small but if you order about 5 plates for a party it would be enough and make sure that you order some additional bread for the sauces.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! Our favorite restaurant, food and wine were amazing.

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  36. SusanaP

    Columbus

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, creative, innovative and delicious!!!

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  37. Nola804

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is just fantastic and the whole experience is a delight!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Pretty disappointing. I was hoping for rabbit gnocchi but only mushroom gnocchi was on the menu. The hostess talk me into a $22 glass of wine without letting me know the price. Overall left unsatisfied and underwhelmed. I’ve read all the reviews and have eaten at Michelin starred restaurants so I understand restaurants struggle to put delicious, creative food on the table and still make a living. I just believe there has to be integrity in presenting the food otherwise it feels dishonest.

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  39. DebraM

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an outstanding meal at Restaurant Adarra. The layers of flavors in every dish, down to the unique smoky cheesecake dessert, were so different and fun to experience! We know we'll be back again.

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  40. PattyC

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant in Richmond. What a wonderful way to spend my birthday. The staff and owner really treated us so well as they knew we were celebrating, I felt so special! I just love Adarra. Those razor clams!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Restaurant Adarra is rated 4.8 stars by 427 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 6 times today
Google Map for Restaurant Adarra

618 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219

Additional information

  • Cross street

    E. Jackson St.

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary European, Wine Bar, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Adarra is located in the residencial area of Jackson Ward in downtown Richmond. Street parking is available, but we highly suggest using are car service such as Lyft or Uber.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Randall Doetzer

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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