The Wine Whisperer

Name: The Wine Whisperer
Address: 11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA, United States, 23233-1118
Telephone: (804) 310-6161
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (252)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you!

Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer!

No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 310-6161
Website
http://whisperrva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our Whisper Room offers private dining for seated groups of up to 14 and standing cocktail hours for groups of up to 20. Please reach out to Amber for more information.

Location
11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118
Neighborhood
Henrico
Cross street
We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Island Wine 2.0 - Dinner in Paradise
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 17, 2025 only
One of our favorite wine classes last summer was our class about Island Wines. From Sardinia to Sicily and Santorini to Tenerife, we explored the wines from islands around the world. This dinner will pair fun wines from our favorite islands alongside the cuisine most often enjoyed in those places. Seats are $100 per person (plus gratuity) and include a four course meal with wine pairings. This should be a super fun evening! (Must be 21+ to enjoy the wine!) Menu to be announced! At this time, we can accommodate for vegetarian and pescatarian guests with advance notice.

Offers

Aperitivo Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Join us at The Wine Whisperer for a happier hour and celebrate the end of the work day or the start of the evening the Italian way. Deals on aperitivos, spritzes, and light nibbles. Check out our curated wine list or sip on a Whisperer selection. Aperitivo Hour runs from 3 - 5 pm every day of the week. We can't wait to host you!
Winesday Tastings at Whisperer
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us each Wednesday night between 5 - 7:30 pm for our weekly Winesday tasting. Featuring Whisperer favorites and new additions to the line up, this tasting is a casual, drop in event. No tickets are needed in advance. Tickets are $20 at the door ($10 for Wine Club Members!) and no reservations are required. We’d love to see you at the tasting table!

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Meatball Sliders$18.00
Italian style beef meatballs with pomodoro sauce and melted provolone on hawaiian rolls
Filet & Brie Sandwich$22.00
thinly sliced filet, triple cream brie, carmelized onion, and aurugula on ciabatta with horseradish ailoi (served warm)
Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & Burrata$15.00
roasted broccolini and white beans topped with pecorino and red pepper flake with creamy burrata
Duck Confit Street Tacos$17.00
shredded confit duck on flour tortillas (2), topped w/ tomatillo salsa verde, pickled red onions & cilantro
Golden Beet Salad$12.00
roasted golden beets and arugula over whipped chevre and dusted with pistachio and fennel
Hummus$10.00
basil pesto hummus topped with basil oil and feta. served w/ pita & crudite
Muhummara$12.00
roasted red pepper and walnut spread topped with toasted walnuts / pita
Spicy Feta Dip$12.00
traditional greek spicy feta dip with harissa topped with olive tapenade, pecorino, and herbs
Olive Tapenade$10.00
rustic chopped olive tapenade with garlic, red pepper, and capers / crostini
Blistered Shishito Peppers$8.00
blistered shishitos with an orange miso dipping sauce

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry$14.00
creamy brie wrapped in rich puff pastry and baked with honey and thyme
The Whisper Board$18.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses served with crostini
The Rumor Board$32.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses and two meats served with crostini
The Ultimate Board$45.00
five artisanal cheeses and three charcuterie selections served with crostini

Flatbreads

Goat & Prosciutto$14.00
humboldt fog goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, apple, honey, and arugula
Brie & Pear$12.00
belletoile triple creme brie, anjou pear, caramelized onion, balsamic glaze, and arugula
Mushroom & Leek$14.00
mushrooms sautéed in cognac over leek puree with pecorino, arugula, and black truffle oil

Caviar

Just a Spoonful$25.00
enjoy a generous spoonful of Sturia Siberian Premieur Caviar with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Vintage Caviar
a 30g tin of Vintage caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Premier Caviar
a 30g tin of Premier caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Oscietra Caviar
a 30g tin of Oscietra caviar served with creme fraiche and chips

Entrees

dinner entrees available from 4p - close

Lamb Lollipops$32.00
roasted lamb lollipops drizzled with a blackberry gastrique / roasted potatoes and broccolini
Creamy Dijon Chicken$26.00
pan seared airline chicken breast in a rich dijon cream sauce with mashed potatoes and broccolini
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
fresh tagliatelle pasta tossed in a savory shallot and garlic bolognese sauce with ground wagyu beef, finished with shaved parmesan
Curried Mahi$28.00
coriander and cumin rubbed mahi over yellow curry with sugar snaps, carrots, and english peas / jasmine rice

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00
Creme Brulee$10.00
Mixed Berry Gelato$8.00
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches$9.00
flavors available are Classic and Cookie Monster

What 252 people are saying

The Wine Whisperer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Loved For

Virginia
Best Overall
Virginia
Best Food
Virginia
Best Ambiance
Virginia
Great for fine wines
Richmond
Best Overall
Richmond
Best Food
Richmond
Best Service
Richmond
Best Ambiance
Richmond
Best Value
Richmond
Innovative
Richmond
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wine Whisperer offers an enchanting dining experience, boasting an "exceptional wine and service." The knowledgeable staff crafts personalized wine flights, ensuring each visit is memorable. Delight in their "gorgeously delicious" dishes, including lamb lollipops and baked brie. Whether for happy hour or a special occasion, it's a must-visit destination.

252 Reviews

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Ellen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our 3rd trip to The Wine Whisperer, and it did not disappoint. We have the sommelier put together a lovely and unique selection of wines for a flight. They do a great job of matching wines to your particular taste. And the food can't be beat. We have never had entrees, but the nibbles and flatbreads are fabulous.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado14 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was lacking the night we went. Bartender paid more attention to patrons at the bar than those at the tables. Went there for our anniversary. Food was good, but no attention to us for drinks or food for dinner. We left eating only appetizers. Maybe it was just an off night.
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Evelyn VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent wine, food & service. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the wines!!!
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Frank
Virginia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional as always. Jenna took extra time to help us select wines to go with our meal. Our server, Alex, took time to make sure my wife’s meal would be suitably prepared given her dietary sensitivities. Start to finish, WW delivers an outstanding experience!
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Brandon
South Carolina8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a wine aficionado but we also had a wine rookie with us. The staff handled both categories perfectly. I was served a wonderfully complex flight of interesting wines, while our server helped our rookie find a wine for their tastes. These people love wine and they want you to love it too.
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Lisa
Virginia15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a unique and extraordinary experience....we love having someone match our wine flights with our personalities/tastes. And the food was very good, too.
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Jill VIP
Virginia24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time and so glad it's Tomato Time :) Loved the tomato tart and the caprese sandwich.
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Angeline VIP
Virginia38 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an absolutely delightful experience! It's a small place, which adds to its quaintness. We went for an after work happy hour and it was perfect. The wine menu changes frequently, which is pretty cool. I highly recommend the Dealers Choice Flight - they ask you questions and choose your flight based on you. There were some great options and we all really enjoyed it. Already making plans to go back! Also, the Rumor Board meat and cheeses were fabulous! Whatever the coconut, lime spread was was incredible! I would definitely do that again, but the other stuff on the menu also sounded good. So many choices/decisions!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Virginia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
“Wine Whisperers vs Other Places You Can Eat” Let’s start with Other Places. MOST restaurants offer the same boring lineup of nothing-to-write-home-about, mass-produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, etc. (I mean, come on, restaurant owners at those Other Places—one, work a little harder on your wine list, and two, stop upcharging for Kim Crawford, Turning Leaf, and Josh; we can buy that stuff at the grocery store.) Last night at the WINE WHISPERER, I enjoyed this wine flight: - a carbonically macerated wine aged in red clay from the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (Gernika); - a chance to see what Viogner contributes to Sauvignon Blanc in a blend from South Africa (Thelema Mountain); - and a Reisling Pet Nat with skin contact from Mosel, Germany (Above the Clouds). Now, I know those are a bit “wine geeky” for many people, but trust me—you’ll also find your Cabs and Chardonnays at WW (I love Cabs and Chardonnays)—but they’ll be beautiful representations of the varietals, carefully selected and curated, and offered at the SAME price points you’re paying Other Restaurants for sub-par grocery wine. Oh! And the food was gorgeously delicious (lamb lollipops, sun-dried tomato pie, and spicy feta dipa), served with the same undeniable “heart and soul” we’ve all come to love from the Whisperers.
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Bill
Virginia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wine selection. The baked brie was fantastic. Both of our entrees were wonderful. Will go there again!!
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FAQs

The Wine Whisperer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 310-6161.

The Wine Whisperer is rated 4.9 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
Neighborhood
Henrico
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://whisperrva.com/
Phone number
(804) 310-6161
Private party facilities
Our Whisper Room offers private dining for seated groups of up to 14 and standing cocktail hours for groups of up to 20. Please reach out to Amber for more information.

The Wine Whisperer

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Island Wine 2.0 - Dinner in Paradise

Aperitivo Hour

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer

Nibbles

Meatball Sliders$18.00

Filet & Brie Sandwich$22.00

Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & Burrata$15.00

Duck Confit Street Tacos$17.00

Golden Beet Salad$12.00

Hummus$10.00

Muhummara$12.00

Spicy Feta Dip$12.00

Olive Tapenade$10.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$8.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry$14.00

The Whisper Board$18.00

The Rumor Board$32.00

The Ultimate Board$45.00

Flatbreads

Goat & Prosciutto$14.00

Brie & Pear$12.00

Mushroom & Leek$14.00

Caviar

Just a Spoonful$25.00

Sturia Vintage Caviar

Sturia Premier Caviar

Sturia Oscietra Caviar

Entrees

Lamb Lollipops$32.00

Creamy Dijon Chicken$26.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Curried Mahi$28.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00

Creme Brulee$10.00

Mixed Berry Gelato$8.00

Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches$9.00

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Review summary

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