When In Rome Ristorante
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Tonight was my first visit and dining experience. This is absolutely the best restaurant in VA Beach and I predict it will be the busiest restaurant in VA Beach before the year is over! I travel a lot and eat in a lot of restaurants. This one by far is in my top 3 favorite places to eat now. I can't wait to come back in a few months.

The Octopus appetizer, salmon appetizer, veal piccata and the tiramisu, lemon marscapone cake and chocolate toffee cake were amazing. Several of us got different desserts and we all shared. Everyone enjoyed their meal! We didn't take pictures but will next time for sure. If you want a table for a particular night, call for a reservation because the place is small and has just a few tables.
Reviews (10)
William Rabuse
William Rabuse
Jan 28, 2022
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Ordered some pasta for takeout. The hostess was very nice and the atmosphere was nice and cozy. Unfortunately, my Puttanesca was missing anchovies and capers, but instead had mushrooms and carrots instead? Very disappointing, I hope the chef was just hungover and forgetting the cornerstone of a classic pasta. The Cacio e Pepe was also very underwhelming, and was as good as buttered noodles…needless to say we will not he coming back for pasta. For the price we paid, it did not meet my expectation. Maybe the chef needs some evening coffee.
Rebecca Dean
Rebecca Dean
Jan 02, 2022
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My boyfriend and I came here for New Year’s Eve dinner, and it was delicious. Our server was great, she was kind and knowledgable, and the food was amazing. A little pricey for a smaller portion, but I definitely recommend!
Chris Just
Chris Just
Nov 16, 2021
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Great appetizers and wine selection. I’ve been really happy every time I’ve been eaten here. It has an authentic Italian and Roman feel and great art.
Louis Angelo
Louis Angelo
Oct 30, 2021
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We went back last week after enjoying a meal there several months ago. Sadly, changes to the kitchen and wait staff resulted in a very different and completely unenjoyable experience. The wait staff is inattentive and forgetful, we needed to remind or server several times for things like butter and water. We were sitting close to the kitchen and watched as several other diners sent their meals back because the dish was not what they ordered. Our calamari appetizer was small pieces of squid fried so much that there was nothing left but crunchy bits of bereding, you couldn't taste the squid. A plate
Melody Bell
Melody Bell
Sep 29, 2021
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Chef jason is gone… so is the delicious food that we had always enjoyed. We will sadly not be going back. Nothing is the same after the renovations (which, by the way didn’t improve the customer experience). Our waitress was very sweet and the wait staff looked like they were working very hard. Food was awful, portions half of what they were and overall a huge miss. Aldo’s ristorante is the place to be.
Savey Knight
Savey Knight
Apr 23, 2021
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Ottimo Cibo! Very good food! The chicken marsala was absolutely delicious..the sauce was the best I've ever tasted! The shrimp scampi was fresh and very light. The Moscato was perfect...the caesar salad and bruschetta were pretty good...served beautifully. The customer service was exceptional and really made the whole meal wonderful. The chef introduced himself as well and came and spoke to everyone! Exceptional service!
Miriam Lincoln
Miriam Lincoln
Nov 03, 2020
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Quaint restaurant with amazing tasting food, and lovely atmosphere. Our server Andrea was superb! And the Executive Chef went around every table greeting guests, which was a genuine gesture as well:) my husband and I shared the roasted duck (pictured) and the avocado salad! Will try again on special occasion.
Kenny Warren
Kenny Warren
Jun 03, 2020
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This is a very friendly restaurant with very good food. The atmosphere is great and they even have a patio for summer evenings. This staff is very friendly and helpful.
We met the chef and he is very friendly and informative about his dishes. The food is just wonderful, especially if you have the muscles!
I'd recommend this restaurant if you are in the Virginia Beach area!
Roberto Sauzer
Roberto Sauzer
Oct 31, 2019
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I write a few months after I came last time, and this time I must be further amazed by the quality, courtesy, and high professionalism of the manager.
First of all, thank you Marco (the owner and chef).
marco organized me a special business dinner for a dozen colleagues whom I had guaranteed the restaurant "When In Rome" was an authentic Italian restaurant.
The event went far beyond the best possibilities: fresh food, chef preparation (you will see in the photos), Italian delicacies, delicate and intense flavors, excellent selected wine and a lot of courtesy for the staff of my office (90% American
Hampered By Homosapiens
Hampered By Homosapiens
Sep 18, 2019
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Ambiance was great. Service was great and on point with knowledge of the dishes. Perhaps it was because we showed up right as the restaurant opened, but we felt chilly, even sitting next to the kitchen. Our food was good but we felt that given the emphasis on the ingredients being of a higher quality, that the food would reflect that more. The food tasted as the dishes described, but not in an exceptional way.
We haven't given up on When in Rome, perhaps an off night; either for them or us.