Robiolina

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   Dennis

   VIP

   Richmond

   17 reviews

   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   First time to this restaurant for my wife's birthday. The write-up for the chef had us both excited, but our hopes were quickly dashed when the appetizers arrived. The grilled octopus picture showed three full tentacles, but I got one cut up and it was tough and chewy. My wife had the lamb ravioli and it was amazing 10 of 10. I had the veal and I'm not sure how you do it, but it was tough and the vegetables that were supposed to be crisp tender were raw, but warm. Flavor was ok. Then we ordered dessert, the Tiramisu and Cannolis, cannoli filling was grainy and not flavorful and the tiramisu was nothing like we enjoyed for the three years we lived in Italy. Truly disappointed, maybe we will give them a try in the future, but we will have to wait for a while. Not sure the chef was actually there on 26 Dec 2024, but if he was, well....
   

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   David

   Washington DC

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife, grown daughter, and I, ate at Robiolina for my birthday. We enjoy dining at Robiolina and they didn't disappoint. The service was excellent. We shared the braised lentils with lamb sausage appetizer, which was savory and delicious. Our salads were fresh, high quality ingredients with tasteful seasoning. My daughter and I had the gnocchi with Italian sausage and cream sauce (w/sundried tomatoes). The gnocchi is like mini velvet pillows of potato pasta. The sausage is a delicate crumble in the light cream sauce - wonderful. My wife had the risotto with mango and Parmesan topped with bone-in prime rib (braised). I tasted it and wondered if I should have ordered it instead! We all shared desserts of tiramesu, creme Brule, and chocolate cake. The whole meal was fantastic! We'll be back!!
   

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   Ilianecxy

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing food, service and quality food. I would recommend it. We’ll coming again.
   

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   Mark

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our "Go To" restaurant when we want a special meal. It is also a great place to just come and have a salad and pasta. Alexander and his staff are a great compliment to Chef Canales and eating here will be a wonderful experience!
   

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   Carol

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service was excellent. The atmosphere allows for privacy and the ability to have a conversation with our dining friends.
   

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   Tiffany

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food was delicious and on Thursday night there is live music that adds to an already delightful ambiance. Loved it!
   

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   Kathy

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 17, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Limited lunch menu with only chicken and seafood, NO BEEF. Went for my husband's birthday, as have in the past, and when I mentioned it to the waiter, he said "I don't know." I put it on the reservation. Another attendant gave us dessert menus and then charged us for the birthday dessert. Every other restaurant offers a free dessert on a birthday! Disappointing all the way around.
   

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   GibG

   Wilmington

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our table was ready right away. Our server, Marissa, was excellent, as was the food and atmosphere. We come to Robiolino quite often. It has become one of our favorites.
   

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   Robert

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was exceptional and made it an absolutely great place for our first date.
   

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    LUAlumni

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    The food was outstanding! The service was excellent and attentive but not over the top! The noise level was high with very loud people at the table behind us and screaming kiddos on the other side of the half wall in the middle of the restaurant. Kind of wanted a romantic anniversary dinner, but it was a little loud for that. But the delicious food definitely made up for the lack of ambiance. Will try it again in the future.
    

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