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Varia, Norfolk, VA

Varia

4.6 (1186)
$30 and under
Italian
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • 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.

Dining areas

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: 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

Private dining

What 1,186 people are saying

Varia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • 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 "fantastic" Italian dining experience in Norfolk, with "perfect" ambiance and attentive service. The house-made pasta and diverse wine selection are highlights. Guests praise the "amazing" atmosphere with live music, making it an ideal spot for date nights. While some suggest more menu variety, positive reviews emphasize "great food and service."

1,186 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Matthew and chef Mateus outdid themselves once again with a perfect pairing. Hats off to a magnificent dinning experience. It was great talking with the owner of the winery Michael to actually get to listen to the origins of the varietals of wine.

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  2. Nicole

    Tallahassee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best Italian food I have found in Norfolk. They had really great happy hour drink specials/food and it was until 7! Will definitely be returning on my next trip to Norfolk!

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  3. Zachary

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was delightful. The waitress was very attentive to us (and all the other tables she had to wait on!) and was able to accommodate any special requests we had regarding our dishes. The live piano music added to the ambience, as well! Highly recommend!

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  4. David

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and love the setting. They seemed understaffed a bit and they gotta come up with another salad as all that they have is the Caesar. Many of the wines were out in the tasting area and nobody was working it. They have great food and settings, and great people, just seems too few for a great experience.

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  5. Eric

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley did a fabulous job of making the evening a wonderful experience. The food was well paced and delicious. We sampled 11 different items on the menu. The wine bar was a nice way for everyone to start with their favorite wine. The sommelier was spot on with his recommendations. It was a great evening

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  6. Sydney

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing, very attentive, joyful, full of lots of energy 

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  7. Felicia

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time at Varia. The ambience, food and service was 10/10.

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  8. Michael

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time with our friends. The seating was perfect, right near the entertainment. The food and drinks were fantastic. The carne pizza was delicious. The music was amazing and our server was great. Highly recommend Thursday night for ladies night and the happy hour specials. 5 Stars

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  9. Corey

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit to Varia was fantastic! I tried the Landing Gear cocktail, which was interesting and quite good. For an appetizer, we ordered the arancini, and it was delicious—the combination of sausage and risotto, fried to perfection, was a highlight! For our mains, we had the Delmonico and the Lobster Risotto, both of which were absolutely fantastic. We didn’t finish everything because we wanted to save room for dessert, and I’m glad we did— the flaming tiramisu was amazing! It easily ranks among the top two tiramisus I’ve ever had. Our server, Jordan, truly enhanced the experience. She was extremely personable and attentive. I give my experience a 10/10 and will definitely be back! Everything was well priced, but I do think the menu could benefit from a bit more variety. Additionally, I felt that fennel was used a bit too much, as it seemed to be in nearly every dish.

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  10. Rene

    Tallahassee8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful wine and food with service second to none. My only problem is with the music it is very hard to hear others at your table.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Varia is rated 4.6 stars by 1186 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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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