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Varia, Norfolk, VA

Varia

4.5 (1199)
$30 and under
Italian
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • 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

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What 1,199 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Romantic

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Varia offers a warm and inviting ambiance perfect for date nights and special occasions. Guests rave about "excellent service," with servers like Jordan and Kaylee enhancing dining experiences. The menu features flavorful Italian dishes like lobster risotto and truffle fettuccine. A great spot for lovers of food, wine, and live music.
1,199 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Grilels octopus was not cooked well, ruined the texture. The Delmonico steak was cooked exactly as ordered and was great, braised short ribs were as expected, dessert was sub-par.

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  2. Danielle VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely space and good food. I enjoyed the braised short rib dinner. Very flavorful however the polenta was soupy. The live singer was delightful and provided great ambience. Would definitely dine here again.

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  3. BethG VIP

    South Carolina2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just okay. Our server was awesome! Live music was interesting

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  4. stefanie

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was extremely friendly and professional. They had great recommendations. The environment was so appealing.

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  5. Laurence

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our server was perfect the food was well prepared presented and extremely flavorful overall a perfect experience!

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  6. Demetrius

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I ate here for our anniversary. Wel had excellent customer service from our server Kaylee. Not only was she was familiar with the menu and wine selections, but she was also very thoughtful and attentive. My wife had the chicken marsala and I had the Branzino with vegetables which was the special for the night. My wife and I thought our respective dinners were great! However, we forgot to take photos of our food. We skipped dessert, but my wife did order a latte that she said was made perfectly! To top it off, Better By Tuesday jazz trio were the musicians for the night, and they played everything from a few songs out of the Great American Songbook, to traditional R&B classics with some Neo-Soul mixed in for good measure. I highly recommend this restaurant. My wife and I will be back and we will request Kaylee next time as well. You should definitely give this restaurant a try.

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  7. Todd

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and experience. All in party felt it is a great spot for dinner. Many thanks

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  8. Erica

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jordan was excellent! She recommended a nice wine to go with my meal and provided helpful insights on food choices as well as providing top notch service. The ambiance at Varia is very nice, and the food is delicious. Music was played so that you can enjoy it while still being able to have a conversation.

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  9. Ashlee

    Virginia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing date night with my wife, everything was amazing and the lobster risotto is to die for! We’ll be back in a few days

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  10. Chrissy

    South Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. Prices and choices were varied. Service by Logan was superb. Food was delicious.

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FAQs

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

Varia is rated 4.5 stars by 1199 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 16 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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