Grandiflora Wine Garden

We stayed in one of their Airbnb rooms upstairs and got to chat with owners Jason and Erin + locals past their closing time. Everyone was extremely hospitable and helpful as we were making the decision to possibly relocate to a new city in Virginia. Their interior was bohemian, eclectic, and romantic! Now on to the best part, the food! What a stunning vegetarian selection! I really wish I could explain the dishes as well as Jason did, but it is very apparent that they use the highest quality and ethical ingredients in their food and wine. While it was extremely hard to choose, we started with the softest focaccia with Palestinian olive oil (a first for me!) Next was the Turkish Quesadilla which a delicious sauce. The buckwheat noodles were **amazing** definitely something we wished we had gotten again the next day. Loved their chocolate mousse and chocolate cake both nights. It was totally packed on Saturday night, so I'm glad we had the place to ourselves to chat with them the night before! I would definitely return for the vibes and food.

The Chelsea District in Norfolk offers everything you need for a night out. We began with a stylish orange wine tasting from the quaint Grandiflora Wine Garden. If you don't know me, I love orange wine and this had just the right amount of funk to enjoy with fellow wine drinkers. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about all the vineyards. The decor is thrifty eclectic with dinos hidden around. We sat inside on their suede blue couch but once it's warm I want to check out their garden patio. They carry a variety of beverages even if you're not a wine drinker and their plates include seasonal ingredients.

With an eclectic interior and lush exterior, the inviting coziness of Grandiflora is perfect for sampling their natural wines! We got a few glasses to try, and appreciate the half-pour option. The food is vegetarian and shareable; the hummus was amazing and so fresh! All the presentation was so thoughtful. Can't wait to visit again!

I think I have come here now at least once a month since I came to 757 because every time someone from out of town comes to visit me. I immediately book both a Turkish Sunday brunch reservation as well as a dinner reservation on another night that they are here because both are absolutely amazing and so very different.Tucked away in a small corner of the Elizabeth River Trail, amongst a plethora of flora and fauna, Graniflora is one of the most unique places I have ever been to not just in the 757 area. It is an Airbnb and restaurant/bar. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is very easy on the street and in a lot right across.The food is all vegetarian and vegan, which makes me very happy and the ambience is super eclectic and upscale at the same time. You feel like you're sitting in someone's living room, but also need and want to dress up for the occasion. For dinner, the menu changes based on the season and I have literally ordered everything on the menu before because I highly recommend that you come ready to share with your friends and family that you take. Their dips are fantastic and I love that they give so many suggestions for pairings for drinks. As someone who doesn't drink, I am very glad that they have mocktail options that are absolutely fantastic.Another unique part about grandiflora is there Sunday Turkish brunch. This is a set menu for a set price and you can get unlimited of all the dishes that come out for the brunch. I am in love with their potatoes and I've definitely ordered it more than a couple times when I've gone to eat brunch there , but everything on their brunch menu is to die for!At this point, the waiters, waitresses and the owner know me very well, but even if they didn't, I see them interact with everyone and they are super friendly, and the place is very welcoming. I truly enjoy coming here and hearing all the backstories about where the drinks come from and the food from the waiters and waitresses. I look forward to continuing to bring my friends and family here. Definitely one of the hidden gems of the 757 area!

Is this a house or a restaurant?It's kind of funny that I have passed this place on a few occasions, and just assumed it was someone's house. Boy was I surprised when a friend told me that we were having tapas at Grandiflora. After putting in the address into my GPS app, I was like isn't this a plain old house? Once I got over my confusion, I was pleasantly surprised that we were entering a restaurant in a converted house and not some random person's house. Before getting into the food, I'll say the service was pretty awesome. Jason, our server (and maybe one of the owners) really took his time to explain pretty much everything on the menu.Overall, our 4-person party really enjoyed their food. Extra kudos to the restaurant because it has pleasant of vegan and gluten-free items. If you are big into wine, I highly recommend going for the flight so you can have a little taste of everything.

What a lovely experience here. The ambiance, service and wine were excellent! We will be back!

My first time here AND and having Turkish anything.....YOU NEED TO COME HERE!!!!We came for Sunday brunch and all I can say is GET THE EXPERIENCE COURSE!!! $25/person, three courses of really really good food, good Turkish coffee and Turkish tea, and A LOT of good wine! I was a little skeptical at first because this was a vegetarian brunch (which is the standard) and this was also my first meal of the day....soooo very hungry. This meal definitely came through and left me at a comfortable level of full! AGAIN, GET THE EXPERIENCE COURSE FOR BRUNCH!Service is by far the best you'll ever find. The knowledge and expertise that our waiter had for literally every dish and every wine, you'd think he had a PhD for Turkish Food and ALL types of wine. And he was super attentive and considerate, especially for a group of eight people who were too hungry and indecisive to make any decisions!

Fantastic Tapas and a wine selection that wowed. We sat outside with friends on a warm fall night, the leaves gently falling around us, enjoying all the tapas and washing it down with an amazing Bandol. My wife already wants to go back to check out the inside and I'm sure I can find another great wine.

Came in expecting a typical Sunday morning brunch and was sooo impressed by their unique take on it all! Grandiflora's Turkish brunch was an authentically vibrant experience - everything from the decor, the aesthetics of the plateware, and the friendly service. And of course, the actual food & wine did NOT disappoint. I was a little skeptical about how much I was going to get out of their $25 3-course meal. Spoiler alert: it is more than enough. Our 1st course consisted of fresh cucumbers in a perfectly citrusy oil, crispy & flavorful potatoes, dried fruit & nuts, and olives. Our 2nd course consisted of bread, amazing cheeses, and signature jams. Last but not least, the 3rd course consisted of eggs & borek - well seasoned and very filling! Our server, Jared, ensured that our wine pairings went well with the food. All in all, this brunch took me on a culinary journey backed by beautifully made wines! I highly recommend!

5 stars is NOT enough. This spot was our monthly go-to for enjoying a dealer's choice bottle of fun, funky wine in their beautiful garden. The owners are so hospitable and kind, never disappointing with their recommendations. Truly a hidden gem in the Chelsea area that we will continue frequenting. They even allowed us to use their location for our engagement photos on their day-off at no cost to us. BIG grandiflora fans.