ilo bistro
$$$ • French, New American, Pet Friendly Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout ilo bistro
Customers' Favorites
Creamy Ricotta Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
Sliced Steak with Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
Braised Short Rib with Risotto
Toasted Meringue Dessert
Grilled Stuffed Calamari
Daily Oysters Selection
Grilled Half Chicken
Crispy Duck Rillette
Housemade Sourdough
ilo bistro Reviews
107 ratings
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Long time vistor, first time reviewer. Ilo is a must go and dine. We went a couple of weeks ago and had a top notch meal. The service was incredible and the food was to die for. The head chef there is a wizard in the kitchen who crafts the most decadent meals. The salmon was best salmon I've ever had and my wife's gnocchi was right up there. If you're ever in Norfolk go there and give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
Definitely will come back.
Our first time was spotty: female bartender refused to even acknowledge us in a pretty empty dining room and we were the only people who were walking in later in the evening, while the waiter didn’t appear for what seemed like a decade. He finally appeared, seated us (we actually did have a reservation and arrived on time) and made some heavily over-promising recommendations. We gave it another try because of the reviews and because we keep walking past on the way to Four...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
ilo bistro provides a memorable dining experience in a small, beautifully designed space that feels intimate and welcoming. Guests often praise the exquisite, balanced drink menu and the flavorful, carefully prepared food. The menu features inventive dishes like gnocchi, calamari, and the grilled shrimp and melon special, all made with fresh ingredients and creative touches. The homemade bread and butter receive high compliments, and the desserts, including blond brownie with homemade ice cream and a matcha cream puff, are delightful. The ambiance offers a city-like vibe, enhanced by attentive staff and a great bar atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Parking in the lot is convenient, adding to the overall enjoyable experience.