Lento

Janie Frueh

Just stayed in the area one night and thrilled to find this treasure. The Village Gate Square is so charming! We enjoyed outdoor seating on a perfect night. The rosé and Prosecco were a lovely start. Enjoyed Virginia oysters, Lento Caesar salad, red & gold beet salad and chilled Spanish octopus salad. All delicious, flavorful and the perfect serving size. The surprise was the house rosemary focaccia - full of flavor! Dessert was ice cream w/ black button bourbon cream and chocolate sorbet - wonderfully rich! Jehenna was our waitress, she was very knowledgeable about the wines & the menu, we appreciated her recommendations and followed them - she steered us right. All other staff that came by to fill water, bring out or clear plates were equally professional, knowledgeable and polite. Wonderful evening!

Derk Doijer

Excellent food and friendly service staff, pace can be leisurely so if you’re pressed for time this may not be a good choice. Careful ordering oysters on their Tuesday dollar oyster night, their orders back way up so you might be waiting a while. Everything I’ve had there has been delicious though.

Reviewer

Fresh oysters on Tuesday Oyster Night. We came in a bit late but were seated quickly at a lovely outdoor space. There were six different kinds of oysters to choose from, and I love that when we got our plate, there were numbers on the flags to help us differentiate them. We ate the oysters with fresh lemon juice, cocktail sauce, and Mignonette. They were absolutely delicious! The only complaint I have is with the duck liver mousse appetizer. It was a bit dry, similar to the texture of nut butter, and not served with enough bread. The bread wasn’t like a traditional baked baguette either. It was a bit soft and mushy. It would also be an improvement if the dish is served with more varieties of picked vegetables.

Melissa Dillon

I cannot rave enough about Lento! I have been a huge fan of the restaurant. Anything you get is phenomenal and fresh. Dollar oyster night is a regular spot for us. It only made sense that we host my birthday here! Art and Zach were so accommodating. I felt confident in their decisions and also felt they let me make choices that worked for my family. Art met with me to look over the space then we communicated about food and a finalized menu closer to the date via email. He let me take a look at the menu. I wish I had captured the delicious cheese and fruit spread, the family style apps, and dishes. Everyone was so impressed! The price was more than reasonable for the generous portions and high quality food. The team worked hard to make this event special. The food, atmosphere, communication, and flexibility made this event easy peasy! I would do this all over again and highly recommend to anyone looking to have a special event.