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727 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

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Creative tapas & pastas, cozy romantic vibe, unique cocktails  

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727 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517 Get directions

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727 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517 Get directions

+1 757 351 6080
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Gildas Are Everywhere Right Now - Eater

"The gilda often appears where one would expect it: Spanish establishments like Norfolk, Virginia’s Crudo Nudo." - Bettina Makalintal

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Playful and precise, this small Park Place restaurant centers raw fish, handmade pastas, and smart cocktails. Celebrated in Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2024 Culinary Awards for its originality and for pushing the local scene forward.

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Krystyna Dubrovshchenko

Google
The experience at this tapas restaurant was fantastic! The tapas were absolutely amazing, packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The drinks were equally impressive—creative and delicious. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with lovely, thoughtful decor that adds to the overall experience. Service was also top-notch; the staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had a great time. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy wonderful tapas in a great setting!

Mary-Ann L.

Google
This review is late in coming (been busy and haven’t get caught up) but nonetheless hopefully informative. Crudo Nudo is definitely highly recommended when you’re looking for great tasting tapas style food for your sophisticated taste. Understated from the outside, you are greeted by friendly staff with ambiance that is cozy and romantic but yet airy for gatherings. Food is reasonably priced and well-seasoned.

Ann Collins

Google
Sat at the bar for an early dinner, but would definitely recommend a reservation for most evenings. We had an Americano and some wine, both of which were delicious. Starting with the scallop ceviche, calamari, and shrimp bucatini - everything was fresh and incredibly flavorful. The beef cheek was tender and equally tasty. I’d also highly recommend the avocado cheesecake to finish the meal off!

Anna Dalton

Google
If you like Spanish Tapas, wines, and liqueurs, this is the place for you! All of the food we tried was phenomenal, and our server was super prompt at keeping our drinks and waters filled and taking empty plates away. Every dish was 👩‍🍳💋. Definitely try the beef tartar beets, croquettes, and the goat cheese ice cream. You won't regret it. *Of note, my friend and I went on a Thursday night. It wasn't overcrowded, but I gave heard it can be quite busy on weekends.

E Scott Parks

Google
Amazing tapas, welcoming and warm staff, and a cozy atmosphere await you here for your next food experience. A must eat in Norfolk.

Vanessa Parada

Google
Amazing experience. Tapas did not disappoint, you could tell they were made to order and the portion sizes were larger than other tapas we’ve had. Would highly recommend

Belinda Price

Google
Food selection was good, preparation excellent! What a great place to try a new dish! Intimate atmosphere but could definitely handle a group of four to share the amazing dishes! Loved every minute from start to glorious dessert and we will be back. P.S. server was attentive but not over bearing and very informative!

Curtis David Williams

Google
This place knocks it out the ball field. There wasn’t anything put down in front of me that was lack luster. My new favorite potatoes dish is the Bravas… man… soooooo yummy and crispy. I could just come there and eat that with a drink and be in good shape. Their fresh made pasta was devoured at our table in under 5 minutes… sorry no pic of that, but it was the bucatini and it was sensational. I may have found my new favorite spot in NFK. Loved it. Big time recommendation coming from me.

Zachary I.

Yelp
Inspiring food, accommodating service, in a cozy atmosphere. Everything came out delicious and we are looking forward to coming back.
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Kelly F.

Yelp
I stopped into Crudo Nudo with a friend for some late night cocktails and dessert. We sat at the bar, which gave us a front row seat to the magic of their drink creation! We both loved the cocktails we got; one mezcal blackberry, and one a mango gin and tonic. They were so creative and refreshing! We got the tart for dessert, and it was super light with delicious fruit under a delicate almond cake. A great night!!
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Steph W.

Yelp
My brother and I came here after enjoying a day at The Chrysler Museum (which was also awesome, by the way). This place is fantastic!!! Be aware that you will need reservations as the dining room is fairly small and this restaurant is really popular. The tapas are fairly large portions compared to other tapas places we have been to, so I would recommend picking your top items first (we didn't even finish 4). We ordered the olives and the almonds first. The olives come warmed, which I was surprised by, but they were very good. The almonds were delicious! We didn't finish either one. I also ordered the Midnight Trust...twice. It's a mezcal drink, so if you like mezcal... this drink does not disappoint! We asked the server whether to get the mussels or albondigas, and she recommended the mussels, so we ordered that and the patatas bravas. OMG, SO GOOD!!! The mussels come in a saffron sauce, and there's some Spanish chorizo in it that is out of this world! The inside is quaint and you may be seated directly next to another diner (think separated only by a foot or so), so if you don't want that, make sure you ask for a booth or your own table when you reserve. I just want to know how to reserve the swinging chairs The service was amazing with someone constantly filling our water and asking us if we were doing OK. My brother got the avocado cheesecake, and I got the torta for dessert. He LOVED the avocado cheesecake and said it was one of the best deserts he ever had! We will be back as I still want a whole order of the chorizo, and I want to try the black rice, ceviche, and manchego and honey. That's already 4 more for next time!
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HappyGabby D.

Yelp
Small, intimate vibe, with a comfortable noise level to hold a conversation. Overall, food was decent. I was with a party of 4. In total we had about 10 different dishes, not including dessert. Of the 10, there were two dishes we passed on, the cod fritters (just not good) and patatas bravas (the sauce on them was not complimentary with the potato). In hindsight, we should have asked for these to be taken off our checks, but in the back of my head, I'm use to good servers at establishments of this quality to offer that when they see a menu item has not been eaten. Tip to future visitors bring cash to save yourself the 3.5% cc charge, or at least 3% of it as my check said there would be a 3% discount if paying by cash. Also, we were a party of 4 (should have been 6), and the automatic gratuity was 22%. The service received was not worthy of a 22% tip. One member of my party stated they would have given 15%, I would have given 18%. Our waitress was slow to service, did not write down our orders and brought out a wrong dish, overall had a an attitude of not giving a care to provide top service but I guess when you know you'll automatically get a 22% tip there must be no need to try. We ate here the night of Friday, December 29th, and had a female waitress.

Notnef Y.

Yelp
The food was superb!!! The menu is extensive and so inviting that I hardly knew what to order. Jonathan, assisted me. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. The portions are sized so that two dishes of tapas is more than enough for one. They are actually shareable so three dishes would be wonderful for two people for a light meal. Do not skip dessert!! I plan to return until I have had the entire menu.
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Sarah M.

Yelp
Dreamy and romantic place with a hint of tropical fun to it. This is perfect for a date night l, group dinners, and even to eat by yourself over at the bar. Service was timely and polite. I was with a group of 3, to include myself. We shared three dishes and a pitcher of sangria: 1. Classic Board -- We chose the large board, which was plenty for 3-4 people. It had prosciutto, manchego cheese, garlic hummus, olives, patatas bravas, chorizo, roasted rainbow carrots, and bread. I loved the patatas bravas. Super soft as soon as you bit into the crispy outerlayer, and a nice savory taste. 2. Pan Con Tomate -- I usually expect the tomatoes to be more paste-like, but instead the tomatoes were flattened. It tasted more like bruschetta in my own opinion, but it was still good and a good amount of food. 3. Octopus with Marinated Beans -- Loved the marinade over the beans and octopus. However, I felt like the price of this dish was not worth for the amount of octopus that was on the plate. I would've preferred a whole tentacle because the sliced octopus felt like only half of one tentacle.
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Abigail W.

Yelp
Popped into Crudo Nudo for lunch. What a great addition to Ghent. The food and cocktail menus were awesome! We tried the beef tartare, brussel sprouts and the sausage pasta. Everything was super tasty and paired well with the delicious cocktails! We sat at the bar and the bartender was super attentive and had great recommendations on what to order. The restaurant itself if set up nicely and has a great ambiance. Will definitely be back again!
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Alexandra R.

Yelp
This is one of our new favorite date night spots! The restaurant had a really dark and moody vibe to it, perfect for a date night. Service was WONDERFUL, and the food was all fantastic. There is definitely something for everyone between Crudo, hot and cold tapas dishes, and some really heavenly pastas. We went with tuna crudo, patatas bravas, Serrano wrapped bleu cheese dates, Manchego cheese with honey, and the Shrimp Buccatini. Everything was great, but the pasta was probably my personal favorite of the main meal. The absolute unquestionable star of the show though, was the ice cream. For $9 you can get a trio of flavors, but there are 4 offerings. The current options were Black Sesame, Nutella, Honey Almond, and Goat Cheese. We couldn't totally agree on which to leave off, and our server advised we could add the 4th for $3. Absolutely worth it. This was no joke the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. It was incredibly creamy, with almost a gooey texture with a slight chew to it in the center. That probably sounds less appetizing than it was but it is a MUST HAVE. The Black Sesame was my favorite. The scoops came atop a crumble which seemed similar to a graham consistency, and it was a great compliment to the ice cream texture. Definitely add this one to your list if you need a new date night spot, or want to take friends to a unique local place.
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Nancy H.

Yelp
I took zero pictures of the delicious tapas we ordered, but the atmosphere and food was incredible. What we ordered: Serrano Rolito Pork Belly Patatas Bravas Sautéed mushrooms Spinach & Goat cheese agnolotti Black sesame ice cream Every bite was delicious, unique and obviously infused with high-quality ingredients. I loved the Serrano rolito, the agnolotti and the black sesame ice cream most. I already look forward to coming back to try more of their fun menu.
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Shannon M.

Yelp
I've been coming to crudo nudo for 3 years now. It is great for small celebratory dinners. However, I even had one of my birthday dinners here with 8 other friends. We called in and reserved a few weeks out though. The vibe here is more on the intimate side. I come back to crudo nudo over and over, because the food here is delicious. I always get the spinach and goat cheese agnolotti as one of my starters to share with whoever I am dining with. The marinated octopus over white beans taste like a delicious steak! I completely demolish their mussels in saffron broth and chorizo when I order it. The goat cheese ice cream is light and not too sweet (I personally like that). If you are experimenting with sobriety or do not feel like drinking alcohol but want a fun drink, the bartender can make you a mocktail! I had one made with passionfruit syrup. It was so refreshing that I ordered another one. If you are thirsty for some alcohol, the pitcher of sangria or any of their wines are a great choice to pair with your meal.
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JD E.

Yelp
All the hype is real. This is a little nestled spot with exact decor and music. It's very comfortable and modern. The staff was very helpful and knew the menu dearly. They helped with choices and answered all questions thoroughly. The food was all meticulously thought out and prepared. All the dishes popped in their own way. We got the olives to start, then the manchego & honey, then white asparagus, and the carrots. Get it all. Savor. It was all so different and comforting, like a being at a stranger's birthday party.
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Emily K.

Yelp
DATE NIGHT SPOT Savoring the wonderful tapas experience we had at Crudo Nudo! It's the perfect date night spot to enjoy delicious food and drinks or drop in for a memorable lunch. We tried the patatas bravas, black rice with squid and shrimp, serrano rolito, white asparagus! Everything was made to perfection and definitely can't wait to go back to try more on their menu!
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Brandon B.

Yelp
Place is always packed so we showed up early to get a table. Service and atmosphere was better than the food. The couple dishes that were exceptional was the grilled octopus with white beans and the beef cheeks. Everything else wasn't to our liking. Pretty sure we got food poisoning from the steak tartare. Nice place nice staff but will try somewhere else next time.
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Edna M.

Yelp
We went for a very early dinner and the place was empty. Service was terrific and food was amazing. We had a sampler and the small at $24 was enough for 2 of us and they accommodated gluten free. Food was delicious and they even had gluten free dessert options. We shared almond cake, which was great. Highly recommend!
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Dan P.

Yelp
Had bar service on a Saturday. You need a reservation on weekends to get a table but there is limited bar seating that is walk in. Service was really good, all the food was great if pricey. My only knock and it's not enough to take a star off is they pass on the credit card fees to the customers at a 3.5% add on. It's a cost of doing business and frankly at their prices they shouldn't be tacking on a fee on the back. Everything else is so good though it overcomes that little knock. Great, intimate ambiance. Cocktails were $11-16. All 4 we had were good, not extraordinary but the price points were in line and we had no complaints. We had salmon that was flash seared and excellent (think like sushi) at $14. The in prosciutto wrapped dates were a large portion for tapas for 2 but would be great for 4 and at $14 is not bad. Wasn't my favorite, but the flavors worked. The shrimp bucatini at $26 was a nice portion and great. The steak was phenomenal and maxing out pricing for what it is at $31. 4 tapas and 4 cocktails had us out the door at $161.85 before tip. It's worth the splurge though!
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Dan C.

Yelp
Great new Spanish spot for us. Tapas and pasta. No beer, but wine and cocktails, including a white wine on tap. We started with a "small board" which turned out to be quite large in variety with a glass each of the wine on tap. We chose different wines to go with our next and last offerings which were delicious...blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped with Sorrento ham for me and calamari and black olives for my wife. Definitely a new stop for us. Can't wait to return. Parking lot next door with one HC spot. We sat at the bar and the service excellent. It's a cozy spot and was very quiet during our Monday mid-afternoon visit.

Tina K.

Yelp
Had the most amazing dinner. Started off with hummus and olives. The olives were served warm and drizzled in an olive oil. Delicious. Then there are the anchovies! Amazing!! My friend enjoyed her spinach salad as well. The service was spot on. The bartender and waitress were attentive and friendly. The restaurant is wonderfully decorated and relaxing. Although it is pricey. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Dee H.

Yelp
Loved this place! Was walking from lunch and stumbled upon here. Cocktail and dessert was what I had and they didn't disappoint.
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Elizabeth N.

Yelp
We went here after some serious pickle balling nearby. The reviews looked good and we love tapas. We had such a great time. Our waiter was the best. I can't remember his name (young man)but he really took care of us. We had the hamachi and salmon crudo. So good. The Brussels were great but maybe too crispy? I know that's not possible. The potatoes brava were so crunchy and I loved that. The pasta fusilli was tasty and the mussels tasty as well. My son had the Airmail cocktail and I had a mock tail. Super refreshing! They have a totally yummy avocado cheesecake and the catalana has an amazing orange flavor. We want to go back!
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Andy K.

Yelp
Tapas tapas tapas! I love this place. Great vibe, clean restaurant, amazing service, awesome tapas menu, and excellent cocktails. If I have to give any con it would be the price, but what good restaurant isn't expensive these days. If you are looking for something new and a great date night this is it. But expect to order 6-10 tapas to get full. I can't wait to come again!
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M M.

Yelp
I'd read about this place, great reviews. I was there for lunch on a Friday. I ordered 4 things. I was disappointed w the canned or jarred white asparagus. I was looking forward to white asparagus in Europe -an annual fresh vegetable used in so many ways. This was mushy and flavorless. The mushrooms w spice and garlic were black. I love mushrooms. Typically --but these were not good. I ate maybe 3 of the entire serving. Thé jambon croquets were good. The wine by the glass was nice. Tho the bartender struggled to describe it to me. I love tapas. Ever since I first was in Spain n 1999. But this was uninspired and really not that tasty. The blue cheese stuffed dates were good.

Spencer M.

Yelp
Great meal of small plates. Lots of choices that ensures everyone in the party finds something they like and gets enough to eat.
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Jessica L.

Yelp
First and foremost, the ambiance here is a whole vibe- their seating is all really amazing, and we were lucky to have gone on a Thursday mid-late afternoon where there were only a couple other tables. My friend and I only came for drinks, and we sat in the cute swing eggs in the front. We were immediately greeted, and told about the half off Sangria special for that day (I think it's every Thursday for the half off sangria half pitcher or full), so we obviously ordered that. My friend makes her own sangria, so I will say it wasn't AS good as hers, but still very tasty! The glasses they are served in were so cute and Spanish-y. We didn't eat here, but I do look forward to coming back on another Thursday for another sangria pitcher and trying some Tapas.
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Bjorn K.

Yelp
So let's get the price out of the way. It's expensive. Perhaps too expensive. That's the only downside. The vibe is very cool. Service is great. Bar really knows what they are doing. Food is excellent. Tried a lot on the menu and nothing was disappointing. Probably not a regular place but a good place for every once in a while.
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Debbie W.

Yelp
I love tapas style foods. Have also had traditional Spanish tapas. They try to put their own spin in tapas, but are not successful. The giant corn nuts are just that, it's like they opened a bag and put them in the bowl. The shishito peppers were nicely blackened, but could have used some salt. The meatballs were really dry. The stuffed dates were just okay. Simply overpriced for a lot of hype.
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June J.

Yelp
This was my first time dining at Crudo Nudo and I really enjoyed it! It's such a cute little restaurant centrally located in Ghent. What's great is that there's an area to park as well. We made reservations in advance, which seems helpful, because the restaurant is small. I loved the swing seats in the window, although we sat more traditionally at a booth. The waitress was really nice. She made great recommendations. We started with cocktails and a cheese board. It was a great combo! I ordered the jamon croquettes because I am a croquette fan, but they were not a winner for me. The Serrano wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates were absolutely divine! All of the other dishes were also tasty (octopus, chicken and rice, and cresto di gallo). The only hiccup was that the pork belly did have peppers on top, and I do not eat spicy food....unfortunately I took a huge bite before realizing the peppers were hot. I also am a fan of more crispy pork belly, but it was still a great dish. We finished with a Neapolitan icee cream featuring goat cheese flavor instead of vanilla call three were delicious, with Nutella flavor taking the crown. 4 STARS! Great service, cute decor, unique and flavorful options. I would love to visit again and try other options!
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Rachel S.

Yelp
crudo nudo was a cute place with a very diverse food/drink menu. The service was great, and it was a pleasant experience but the food was so-so. Nothing was bad, and a couple of the items were quite tasty (the goat cheese agnolotti was yummy and I loved the shishito peppers), but it didn't hit the spot quite the way I was hoping. The menu has a ton of items and i would totally come back and try new things. To be fair, I also personally don't like seafood and there were a ton of seafood options on the menu that may have been amazing, given that they have a heavy focus on that. Overall, a great happy hour spot for drinks, and an okay dinner spot, but ymmv. If the menu looks appealing to you, I think their execution was good, the items just didn't speak to me.
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Faith R.

Yelp
From the ambiance, to the food and service! I absolutely loved this restaurant! The menu made me apprehensive initially but it was delicious! Just be sure to make reservations especially on a weekend otherwise there can be long wait periods.
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M C.

Yelp
This is the perfect place for a romantic date. The vibe is wonderful. I couldn't stop singing and dancing to the old 90's and 2000's R&B music...i was even Shazaming ones I had forgot all about. It has an intimate setting with a bit of a bohemian feel. The food was so flavorful. I enjoyed the charcuterie board and the pasta I had was chef's kiss. I believe thier pasta is handmade. The service is wonderful. Next time, I will ask for a better understanding of how we're to choose and build our own charcuterie board. I will be back!
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Deni B.

Yelp
I love finding new spots like this in Norfolk, and Crudo Nudo is definitely a mainstay! First: cocktails!! I got the Celery Gimlet and oh my god. I've never had anything like it. I think I expected celery juice? It sounded good no matter what and what arrived was a bright and refreshing gin gimlet with celery bitters. Out of this world wonderful. Boozy and unique. I asked them how they make it and already have the specific brand of bitters they use in my Amazon cart... For a table for 4, we ordered: - Hamachi Crudo (incredibly tasty and fresh, the order came with 6 small pieces) - Hummus with corn nuts (very fun texture combination! We quickly ran out of bread for the hummus and they brought us more without charging extra) - Catalan Style Green Beans (I just love green beans, these were great and I loved the breadcrumbs on top) - Spinach & Goat Cheese Agnolotti (the butter cream sauce on these ravioli-type pasta pieces was so indulgent. I would've gotten 2 orders of this, just for 1 more bite) - Chicken and Rice (This was a chicken, rice, mushroom, and chorizo dish. Honestly, it was the least impressive of the bunch yet the most filling. I would pass on a future visit) - Cheese Board (This came with their manchego and honey, a bleu cheese, a sheep's milk chèvre, and Idiazabal cheese which was definitely the crowd favorite. It also came with some olives and bread) - Patatas Bravas (A classic, you can't go wrong! Theirs were hot and crispy with a nice creamy aioli with a kick) This amount of food was perfect for us. We ordered it in 2 rounds and did not have dessert. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. They have a colorful and comfortable vibe that made me want to hang around even longer. To quote my friend's dad: "The only bad thing about Crudo Nudo is the menu never changes. But the best part is that the menu never changes." I look forward to coming back to try more things as well as familiar favorites.
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Jem B.

Yelp
Came here with a large party on a Friday night & had a lot of fun. Good & ambiance was great! Ordered a small Taste of Spain platter and also had a large Sangria pitcher for sharing. Would definitely come back again to try other stuff on the menu!
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Evan S.

Yelp
Amazing restaurant, small hole in the wall with incredible bar and kitchen. Everything just came out perfect. This place is a serious find among Norfolk eateries.
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Alexis C.

Yelp
Melt in your mouth flavors, extremely unique menu, 10/10, the server could have punched me in the face and I'd still leave a 5 star review for this place, service was also excellent. Lol
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Adam C.

Yelp
Overall big disappointment. Service was minimal and cold. Food was disappointing. Quality of tuna crudo was suspect and salted to a point you couldn't taste anything but salt. Everything else was bland.
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Caden K.

Yelp
Walked in and noticed the unique theme and decor. The staff was friendly and happily answered the many questions I had about the food and even helped with suggestions. Hamachi Crudo was good, the fish was pretty good quality and the vanilla olive oil paired perfectly. Taste of Spain had an assortment of different things like hummus, bread, olives, cheese etc. The hummus was tasty, and the bread had a 10/10 crunch. All the other stuff on the tray was alright and nothing special. The Citrus Olive Cake was very light and sweet. The flavor was sumo orange, and it was my first time trying olive oil cake, and I wasn't disappointed. The bathroom door lacked a sign, and I wanted to avoid walking into the kitchen, so I had to confirm with the staff that it was a bathroom and not a door to the kitchen. Overall, a good experience.
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Marilyn S.

Yelp
Great little place in Ghent. Very creative dishes and helpful attentive service. I particularly enjoyed the warm olives, caution there are pits in them, and the spinach and apple dish. Yep I'd go back yo try more of the menu!

Cindy E.

Yelp
Let's start off by explaining how NOT hungry I was. Hubby wanted dinner and this sounded perfect. He could get a variety of dishes and I could take just a sample if I so pleased. Secondly I'll openly admit that we have reached the point in life of being food snobs. We rarely go out to eat these days. My entire thought process is if I can make it at home better why am I paying a ridiculous price for it. Well... this was our first time here. And wow! I left stuffed. Ate way more than I planned (and that I should of). Everything we tried was top notch. Wish I took pictures but it was too yummy. The food was very inspiring to us. Can't wait to come back and eat more.
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Lori A.

Yelp
Honestly, Glass light was my top pick restaurant in town, but this may have replaced it. We came in and Internet was down so they offered us a crudo on the house and said they'd have to close. We were like we have cash and they let us order everything as usual. No pictures because we ate too fast. We did three crudos: hamachi, tuna, and salmon. All were excellent and better than any sushi place in town. We did the pork belly as well which was great with the sauce: the agnolotti was excellent too. We also finished with the trio of ice cream. My husband and I preferred the goat cheese ice cream. The place is quirky inside and not super romantic for a date night. However the food is among the best in town. Lunch wasn't busy. It sounded like though they lunch to prep for dinner. However I think they are missing out and could offer Spanish sliders and Patatas bravas for lunch and it would be a hit. Everything was great and I would recommend.
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Samantha J.

Yelp
Okay I'm not a hater but this just wasn't my vibe. The staff was amazing. We made a reservation and I definitely recommend because it is small inside. I ordered the sangria and it was a tad underwhelming. I wish i would have gotten a cocktail for the price i paid. If I were to recommend one thing it would be the CORN NUTS. I'd 100% go back just for those. They were so good I got an order to go. The rest of the food was just eh. Not my style but I urge everyone to try it once. The menu has a variety and you might find something you like. Cute for date night but not if you're super hungry and are expecting large portions
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Monica K.

Yelp
Have been thinking about trying this place for a while and then my best friend decided to take me out here for my Bday. I love these kind of tapas style places. The interior design is lovely, service was great and the food was good portion and delicious. Even the restroom was so cute and clean with all the extra neccesities that you usually don't find everywhere. It's a must try in my opinion! Oh and my friend said she has previously tried the Sangria and said it was the best she's ever had. :)
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Scott H.

Yelp
One of the best kept secrets in Ghent in Norfolk, I almost don't want to post this review because I don't want it to get too busy but everything is a real delight at this cute spot
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Alexander K.

Yelp
After a day trip to Busch Gardens, we came here to eat after carefully filtering through Yelp to see what Norfolk had to offer. And boy, it did not disappoint. It was between here and Codex, which I'm sure is a fine restaurant as well. Our server was very friendly and helpful in explaining the menu as well as fulfilling requests. We ordered a wide variety of dishes which included the hamachi crudo, sauteed calamari, taste of Spain, lumache with clam and ham, mussels in chorizo and saffron broth, octopus with marinated white beans, as well as two desserts. I must say, the chef has a great command of seasoning and texture. I was thoroughly impressed by the execution of each dish; they each had their own personality and were delicious in their own unique way. I can tell there was quite a bit of thought in the avocado cheesecake as well, as it consisted of intricate layers of chocolate and filling with a nice play in textures with the crumble base. If I am ever in the Norfolk region again, I will definitely come back. If you are reading this, I give this restaurant my full endorsement.
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Christine H.

Yelp
I was so incredibly impressed by this place. I would go back daily if I could and blindly taste whatever the chef whips up. First off, the house "punch" is pretty solid. Dangerously subtle and great flavors. The fresh pasta dish we had - Shrimp Bucatini is perfectly garlicky and absolutely scrumptious with every bite. The Beef Tartare is also great with a unique horseradish that cuts the rich taste. Lastly, the spinach and goat cheese agnolotti was so so good. Very rich but also surprisingly light. I would give a 5/5 to this place for their unique flavors and a 5/5 for the bright colorful ambiance. I'll definitely be back!
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Leila M.

Yelp
You can't beat the experience at crudo nudo. It's is unlike anything else we have in the region. The ambiance is unique, the staff is friendly, the cocktails are creative and delicious, and the food is so surprising. It's fresh and imaginative yet so simple. My only gripe about this place is that everything sounds so good and I want to try it all.
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Marie G.

Yelp
*Authentic and delicious experience* During my 20s, I travelled all over Spain and fell in love with the land, culture and of course the food! So when the bartender at another cool bar in Norfolk, Glass Light, recommended Crudo Nudo and described it as "authentic," I had to see for myself. AND..*drumroll* - Crudo Nudo did not disappoint. The menu is pretty much all the amazing tapas plates you would find in Spain! And they are all so delicious!! I got the tapas sampler and something reminiscent of ravioli with richer cheese inside. So so good!! Topped off the dinner with 2 glasses of delicious Spanish wine (in fact, all the wines on the menu are from Spain) AND the avocado cheesecake = food heaven!! My friend and I were in the essence of Spain and stayed at the restaurant for 2.5 hours!! Next time I am going to to try the larger plates and get paella or something with mussels. I wish the place had Spanish music, flamenco dancers and the gentle Mediterranean Sea breeze. However, the colorful decor wasn't bad too. The staff was excellent!! You definitely can't go wrong with Crudo Nudo! A must try!
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Cali C.

Yelp
Went here on a friend's recommendation. Great food. Menu was a little quixotic. Chefs special is a secret until you are served. I have no idea why. Don't they know what the chefs special is when you order it? Maybe we had a communication problem? Very small portions of interesting food. If you have a bottle of wine, plan on $200 for four people at lunch and then you will have had a pretty light lunch. I don't think that includes the tip. With one glass of wine each. That might be great for some people, but not my thing. Service was pretty good. Just if you're actually, hungry this might not be the best bet due to the portions. We found the parking challenging as well and ended up parking quire a ways away. To be fair, the waitress recommended that for four people we should have ordered 3 more items (so that would be 11 I think), but that would have added another $60. There are a lot of places you can get a great lunch for four for $260 including one bottle of wine, plus tip. Just sayin...
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Noah F.

Yelp
First time eating here, party of two walked in at 5pm on a Saturday as they were opening. From the moment we were seated through the staff boxing our food, everything was excellent- the service, food, drinks, atmosphere, etc. all wonderful. Will be returning.
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Audrey C.

Yelp
The atmosphere in this restaurant is amazing. The artwork and decor gives it a fun, cozy feel. It also has the fanciest bathrooms I've ever seen. The food is delicious- the large tapas tray is enough to share among three people. Definitely worth a try! The prices are a little on the expensive side though.
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Sharri K.

Yelp
I have been here several times and loved it Exceptional food and exceptional service. Unique dishes that will not disappoint.

Brianna C.

Yelp
CRUDO NADA - plates are super small, paid nearly 5 dollars per ravioli on my overpriced plate !!! and it wasn't even good enough to be a tapas