Sirena

This small Italian restaurant is hidden if you're not looking closely. There isn't a large bright sign, but let me tell you it shines once you experience it. Seating is limited so depending on the day you may want to make a reservation. There is a bar and about 12 tables. They have a very good wine list. We started with the Bruschetta and then the carbonara and gnocchi. The carbonara was cooked to a perfect al dente the cheese and pancetta were delish. The gnocchi was in a tomato base sauce that had pulled veal, celery, and carrot. This brought back memories of my grandmother's sauce and it measured up as well. We ended with tiramisu. Which was just the right end to the meal. This was the most traditional Italian meal that I have had in Hampton Roads. The pasta and sauces were homemade. The meal was delish and the staff and ambiance were an addition to the meal. The owner walked around the entire time talking to each. This night was 5 stars from the moment we walked in. If you want fresh him made pasta and sauces then you NEED to go to Sirena's.

What a lovely unassuming establishment! You can tell there were plenty of regulars visiting on this Friday evening. Service was excellent, the food was probably the closest in authenticity we had, in comparison to the food I have had in Italy. The bread was soft and perfect with their olive oil/balsamic/rosemary dip. Each of our entrees were cooked perfectly, and the desserts were also really good. The only thing I wish that was done was to disclose that the tartufo dessert had nuts in it (I think hazelnuts). Luckily my son and I switched desserts and he preferred the tiramisu anyway. All in all, we will definitely be back.

The exterior of the restaurant doesn't give any hints about how fantastic this Italian spot is. We made reservations, which I highly recommend because it is a small place with limited seating and they definitely get busy. If we didn't have the reservation, we would have been lucky to get a seat at the bar but that really would have been our only hope. It's located in a strip mall and to be honest, when I pulled up, I was a tad disappointed, but I quickly reminded myself not to judge a book by its cover (or a restaurant by the storefront entrance).We were greeted wholeheartedly by the hostess and another gentleman who seemed to be the owner. We were seated quickly and taken care of by a young server who knew the menu like the back of her hand. She gave some suggestions and we enjoyed every bite of our meal. The bruschetta was traditionally prepared, very simple and delicious. Same with the calamari.A friend had specifically recommended the Veal Saltimbocca, so we tried that along with a pasta dish. Both were incredible. I can't remember the name of the pasta dish but it had a nice mint flavor and perfectly al dente pasta. We ordered plenty, but couldn't pass up dessert. It was so hard to choose because they have lovely options. No bites were left behind and we left extremely full and happy. One visit and I truly believe this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Make sure to bookmark this place and make reservations for a lovely night out!

A nice boutique Italian restaurant. They don't allow walk-ins and aren't on open table, so likely need to call directly for reservations. They let us seat anyway when we arrived early. The service is fantastic and excellent attention to detail. A nice wine list to compliment the meals. The prices are reasonable and portions are a reasonable serving. The food was a bit bland for my taste but a little seasoning at the table helped. The environment is intimate but not very warm and cozy, likely a byproduct of being in a strip mall environment. Worthy of another visit to try some new dishes, in this guests opinion.

Best Italian in VB! So fresh and authentic. Love the chicken cutlet with arugula salad

Once you really start to relax and eat the dishes , one starts to appreciate the quality of the food despite the seeming simplicity. After recreating a few dishes at home , I have a new appreciation of the quality ingredients and mastering of the recipes on the menu. They stay with what they know and do it well. Leave a message for reservations on the phone and they will text you back.

I cannot imagine what has led to this place only having four stars. It should have 10. (Yeah, I know.) The food here is outrageously good. Everything I have tasted has been fresh and/or perfectly cooked. It isn't gorgeous inside in terms of decor, but the atmosphere is lovely, cultivated by good servers. The wine list is solid and there is a full bar. If you love real, good Italian food, this is a must-stop.

One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in VB. It's a must try! You won't regret it :)

This restaurant is truly exceptional- every appetizer, entree and dessert was perfectly executed Server very knowledgeable about the daily specials and wine parings. Certainly not the caliber of restaurant typically found in a strip mall .. so much better !

I visited this place a couple weeks ago. As soon as I walk in, the owner is arguing with a customer over a reservation. He insisted she didn't have one and she said the opposite. Who knows but it was the way he handled it. He wasn't yelling loudly but it was such a disturbance the entire restaurant was watching. We sat down for a mediocre dinner at best. The owner was complaining constantly they didn't have anyone to work and was clearly frustrated. That's fine but extremely unprofessional. We spent several hundred dollars and were trying to enjoy our night. After dinner I requested Limoncello for our group before we left. He looked at me and rudely stated we don't serve shots here. So embarrassing. I willNever visit this place again. The bathroom was filthy also.