AZZURRO Ristorante

Katie Mowchan

I have to say, this was the worst meal I’ve had in a long time. Our server was very strange. I asked for one glass of wine since I did not want to share a bottle with the group, but she ignored me and poured that bottle in my glass. She also was very aloof, almost like she was drunk. The food runner was extremely rude. He slammed the food down on the table as he dropped it and was noticeably annoyed when our group was figuring out who had what. For those prices, I would expect them to know who ordered what at a 10 person table. Also, the food was HORRENDOUS. The calamari was extremely chewy and had no seasoning. I honestly have had better calamari from the freezer section at Lidl. I’m pretty sure they microwaved it, it wasn’t even crunchy. For my food, it was extremely under seasoned. Actually, i don’t think there was any seasoning. I drowned it in Parmesan just to have flavor. In addition to having no flavor, the chicken was SO DRY. My dish had cold mozzarella balls plopped on top, like it was right out of the fridge. This meal would cost $5 and but at this “elevated dining restaurant” was $25!!! The only thing that is elevated there are the prices. I will not even eat the leftovers, it was THAT horrible. It takes a lot for me to hate a dining experience so much that I need to write a review about it. I don’t know if the chef was having an “off” day, but I’m sad my money went to this “fine dining” nightmare.

Allison Su

Service has gone downhill lately. The wait staff has changed and overall quality is not as good. We waited a very long time for a burnt pizza. Our server, was inattentive and slow. It shouldn’t take over 2 hours to have a meal at dinner. Very disappointed in one of my favorite Richmond restaurants.

Damon DeLuca

Nice, friendly, and helpful staff, music to fit the cuisine, and overall a bit above average food. Not impressive or a 'wow' or a gotta go there location, but still an enjoyable experience. Some balsamic and olive oil with the tasty bread would have been a nice start, just pats of butter instead. Entrees and apps were good but pretty average. 3.5 would be my rating if an option.

Alan Minor

Azzurro's is a great local place for higher end Italian food. It's a step above your normal local pizza place. The staff is friendly and the service is top notch.