Varia
$$$ • Italian, Lounges, Vegetarian
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100 E Main St, Norfolk
(757) 763-6281
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The food, the atmosphere, and our server, Sean. When our party told Sean some of our favorites, he knew exactly what to recommend on the menu. Totally enjoyable evening.
Honestly, this place does not even deserve 1 ⭐️. Last night was my 30th birthday dinner. I’m sure many know that to be a big milestone. This was a well planned event. Calls were made prior, leading to the day off. Double confirming that they would be able to account for up to 15 people and can make the reservation. Arriving, my friend who organized was told they would not be seated until more than half the party was there, and proceeded to say we also cannot split checks....read full review
I dined at Varia for the first time. Their food tantalizes you taste buds. We ordered Tiramisu. It was non-traditionally prepared (not layers of ladyfingers, but a chocolate-tipped biscotti in the pudding), but oh, so delicious. If you get the chance to go there, ask for Kaylee.
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| Monday | 6:30 - 10AM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 - 10AM 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM 6:30 - 10AM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM 6:30 - 10AM |
| Friday | 6:30 - 10AM 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 - 9:30AM 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 - 9:30AM |
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Varia is a restaurant that offers a wonderful dining experience. The food is delicious, with the carbonara and pizza receiving high praise from customers. The atmosphere is relaxing, with a smooth saxophone player adding to the ambiance. The setting inside the Hilton hotel is beautiful, especially on the second floor with high ceilings and elegant curtains. Customers have enjoyed appetizers like Artichoke and Foam ricotta with honey glaze, and main dishes such as garlic, evoo her pasta with house-made tagliatelle, pecorino, and braised beef short rib. The braised short rib is described as super tender and packed with flavor, served on pecorino polenta with mushroom ragu and greens. The pizza, including the margarita, is considered average and sometimes a little cold. Service is generally wonderful, with servers being friendly and attentive. Live entertainment, especially jazz singing from Sinatra-style performers, adds a special touch to the dining experience. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices and the overall superb setting. Whether celebrating or simply enjoying a meal, Varia is a recommended destination for its fantastic food, live music, and outstanding service.
Recent reviews highlight that everything was 5-star, except for the table, which had no foot space due to its design, causing some discomfort. The ambience and food are highly praised, with many saying it is better in person. The restaurant offers good prices, and the happy hour features beer at $4, with a lively atmosphere brought by attentive staff. Many guests find the place beautiful, with romantic seating options perfect for intimate or group gatherings. The food is vibrant and delicious, and appetizers like artichoke and octopus are recommended for a fun start to the meal.