Blanca

Blanca is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in Norfolk. My boyfriend and I went for date night, and it was absolutely perfect. From the moment we walked in, we loved the vibe--this beautiful blend of Spanish, French, and Italian bistro styles, plus the fact that they have a seasonal changing menu. Everything felt fresh and exciting.We started with an appetizer (though I can't quite remember the exact name) that was a mix of squash, nuts, and some kind of delicious sauce. It was unlike anything we've ever had before, and we were both blown away by how good it was. For our main course, we both had the steak with potatoes, and let me tell you, it was cooked to perfection. We paired it with a bottle of wine from their extensive and impressive selection. Honestly, I'd try every bottle on that menu if I could--it was that good.The service was top-notch. Our server was fantastic, and the rest of the staff was super attentive and friendly. The ambiance was cozy yet refined--small but not cramped, and the perfect spot for both dressing up or keeping it casual. I also loved that we could see the chefs preparing our meals, clearly enjoying what they were doing.Overall, this place gets a solid 10/10 from me. I would absolutely recommend it and can't wait to go back again!

Hide your zippers, hide your waistlines, wear some tights with a baggy sweater or make sure you have holes on your belts left, this place is Fantastic!Small restaurant but you can watch the cooks, cook and the staff is super sweet. Came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we got a cute little glass of wine/champagne on the house. We sat in the bar area and LOVED it. This is not a Tik Tok spot, this is a foodie spot. We had dirty martinis and white sparkling wine. They put a little bit of smokiness in their martinis and the olives were DANGEROUS. We had the Scallops and Pappardelle with Duck Ragu. My pictures are of empty plates because we cleaned house it was so GOOD. I almost didn't wanna leave this review because I don't want people finding this restaurant but I do think they deserve a shout out. Nice outdoor sitting area for when the weather is better, and the bathrooms are very clean.

Tucked away in a little strip mall next to other restaurants it can be a little bit hard to find the parking lot for this gorgeous and amazing place!Once you find your way into this restaurant you will love the little cute intimate setting and light they have set up. There is both a dining room but also a kitchen bar if you want to sit facing the chefs!The menu was great and not overly priced. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the homemade focaccia is that they give out as a starter for everyone. Probably my favorite part of the dinner honestly. The waitress was also very polite and on top of her game with getting our orders in and clearing up the table when needed.We ordered the flounder and shrimp orzo and they were both delicious. The sauce with the flounder was by far the best part of the entrees. We could not leave without dessert and the cheesecake was amazing. The caramel was perfectly sweet and the cheesecake wasn't too dense.Overall amazing experience and would definitely go back!

I love the ambience of the restaurant. They have outdoor seating. Kitchen countertop, seating, and then dining room seating. So I like that you can kind of have a different experience, depending on where you're sitting. I sat at the kitchen countertop seating. I had a view of the kitchen and was able to see the chef's work their magic, which was really cool. The staff were all very personable and friendly. They made great suggestions in generally overall contribute to the positive experience. The food was enjoyable. This is a place that I would definitely go back to at least once or twice. It was slightly on the pricey side, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

It has been a while since I reviewed Blanca, and I have been here twice in the past month! My fiance and I have brought 2 different groups of friends and have recommended the Fritto Misto each time, and they all loved it. We started to just order our own Fritto Misto each (no sharing). I really liked my roasted chicken because the meat was very juicy and tender and I loved all the vegetables and sauce that came with it. The roasted garlic and mushroom goat cheese tart was also very good with the fennel salad. It wasn't too heavy in the stomach. The dish that felt a little heavy in the stomach was the pappardelle with duck ragu. My fiance almost couldn't finish all of it because there was a huge amount of it and also it felt pretty heavy. They have their own parking lot in the back and front of the restaurant, but I recommend parking in the back lot because there's more room.

Service was excellent. Had a little bit of everything. Highlight was the short rib! I will definitely go back!

Top notch service by fun, courteous and knowledgeable servers, and food was very well made. We shared the Roasted Chicken w/polenta and Flounder. Our dessert was the Caramel cheesecake. Can't quite award this a 5 star experience because food didn't have a wow factor and the seating wasn't particularly comfortable as wall AC units were causing a constant cool draft. Enjoyable experience nonetheless.

Blanca is absolutely incredible. The servers were friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was inviting and homey, and the food was indescribably delicious. Everything was made fresh & you could tell. I love fresh pasta, and the spaghetti limone was the highlight of the meal. You have to try it! But no matter what you order, you're in for an amazing meal. We can't wait to go back!

Blanca is a wonderful restaurant that seems almost hidden in plane sight; you walk into a courtyard through a vine-covered arch and are treated to culinary delights. We started with some amazingly fresh rosemary focaccia with salted butter and an asparagus and whipped goat cheese tart that was so good we didn't get a picture in time. We both had pastas for dinner that were so good! The pasta was homemade and so wonderfully textured. I wish we had room for dessert!

One of the best dining experiences we have had in Virginia. This chef and her team go above and beyond to give an incredible dining experience. Food was delicious and we cant wait to go back!