Gersi - Richmond

Yet again, nothing special from the outside-maybe even a bit of a turn off but once you get inside you see the character of the place. Gersi is the nickname of the owner, who is Albanian. Yummy!!!

Always impressed by the food and kind service here. Great for a nice date or a celebration dinner with family. Lovely lighting inside and charming plates and silverware. The homemade pasta is excellent and the appetizers are fresh and seasonal!

I wish I?d taken more photos of the dishes. Wine selection is aces, the table bread with beans was weird, but good! Our pasta dishes and the tiramisu was yummy. The only thing we didn?t much care for was the bruschetta. It?s served as a large slice and was just not as good as we?ve had at other places. Will definitely return.

Definitely great time? Food was superb. Just couple of things to know before you go! Make a reservation! We made one for 8:15, thinking be less people- definitely packed. Parking is on the street so get their early or be okay with walking. Also, it?s a small place, like you?d find in NYC, so it?s loud! My advice, don?t go if you?re on a time crunch! Let yourself enjoy, get some drinks and apps and the people you?re with! Also the Raspberry 75, yum! And this is the Sweet

Cozy and homey environment while still feeling upscale. I love the low lit ambiance and the friendly but not-too-present service which invites you to enjoy yourself and stay awhile. The homemade ricotta was creamy and rich- so don?t pass it up if your dish comes with the option. It?s worth the extra charge! I tried the lemon spaghetti which seems to be all the rage- it was yummy and unique and strangely addictive, but I felt it could have used a mix in. I just wanted a little