Fellini's

We were going to botanical gardens to look at Christmas lights so we stopped in after my mom remembered from a few years back how good this Italian restaurant was . I would literally come back once a week if I could! Food was amazing! We got bread sticks to start & the marinara sauce was delicious. We all got a Cesar salad which was great especially the croutons lol. On Monday night it was a pizza special so my husband got the bbq chicken pizza and he loved it, I got the manicotti, my mom got the chicken Marsala, my 10 month old got a side of mashed potatoes and my nephew got pasta with butter lol. All dishes were amazing and our plates were cleared. Also our waitress was great she was so friendly which honestly is so hard to come by nowadays so we were thankful for her. Not to mention service of our food was fast. We definitely will be coming back hopefully sooner than later!

If you haven't had their pizzas, focaccia, and Greek salad, do yourself a favor and check it out. We've been coming here for decades now, which is almost scary to say.

This is the 3rd time in a 6 month timeframe where our service has been lacking, to say the least. Tonight my family of 3 went in, the sign said to seat ourselves, so we chose a booth in the back. We made eye contact with 3 different waitresses and did not get a waitress. After 15-20 minutes of watching people who came in after us get service, my husband approached the bar and the bartender immediately asked him for his pick up order which he told her no, we were seated in a booth and were looking for a waitress. The bartender got snippy and said someone would be with us. Approximately 5 minutes later a waitress brought menus and then said another server would be with us. At this time another couple sat down across from us and immediately got served menus and waters. After another 5 minutes of no service we finally left. A total of 30 minutes spent just waiting. The previous times we have visited we at least got a server, but the orders have been messed up or it takes incredibly long to actually get our order. Although we love the food At Fellini’s we won’t be back for in restaurant dining. It’s just too disappointing each time.

I had the chicken parmesan with some linguine & marinara. The Marinara was flavorful & tasted good. It also came with a delicious salad. For dessert I had a medium size slice of carrot cake. It was good but a little dry.

I have been coming here for over 15 years, and I have NEVER had a bad experience here. The food is made from scratch and always delicious. The service is kind and efficient. No matter what meal you pick, you will not be dissapointed!

I had the rigatoni, it was lovely! The only thing I didn't like was the sliced sausage in it but other than that it was perfect. I loved the old style dark wood furniture and vintage Italian restaurant feel. It's a seat yourself restaurant which I liked as well. The server was kind and helpful. I will definitely visit Fellini's again!

Received this recommendation from a coworker and couldn't be happier. The drinks were good and the food was even better. You get your bang for your buck and fresh made. Can't wait to taste my to go order. Definitely will return another day. They have a wide array of food items. Food smells divine.

Ate here last night. We all really enjoyed it. Very delicious. Service was awesome also. Definitely will return to try other dishes. Thanks for a great meal.

So I am always down to give a local place another chance, (especially one that has been a local's favorite for years), but I m finally done with Fellini's. It's been several years since our last visit (which was just as bad), but they are still in business, so surely something has changed for the better right? Well not really. I hate to give a one star review, I really do. I always think maybe it's an off night, I give them another opportunity to shine, but in this case, Fellini's continues to disappoint. We stopped in early on a Friday night because we had an event to go to. The place was nearly empty and we were seated immediately. All good. It's still as beautiful inside as it has always been, though the booths are very worn and have gotten uncomfortable. I had the Spinach and Pasta, because apparently I am a glutton for punishment. The menu describes it as fresh spinach, sautéed in butter, olive oil and roasted garlic served over fettuccine. Where was that? What I got was watery pasta that hadn't been drained and tasteless spinach. Where was the butter olive oil and roasted garlic? I did see ONE sliver of garlic in the dish, but it was nowhere near roasted. It was raw. Just flavorless. My side salad with blue cheese dressing? I don't know that I would call it dressing really, as it was more a clump of blue cheese in something (see pic), nothing creamy about this. Luckily I am a big fan of blue cheese, so the taste was fine, but the consistency was off. Hubby had the Manicotti, which is kind of hard to mess up. I mean throw a ton of cheese on top and bake it. It was at least edible, though the sauce was on the sweet side. He also had a Ceasar, which was way overdressed. The kid and his girlfriend are big Angel hair fans, so he ordered the Angel hair with marinara and sausage. Again with the sweet sauce. But the sausage literally was tasteless (I tried it) and he didn't eat it. Girlfriend ordered Pasta Romano, which the menu describes as Angel hair pasta with a 2 cheese cream sauce "baked to perfection." Well no, not really. The server did warn when she ordered it, that it was more like a casserole, which was OK. What was NOT OK was how so very dry it was. How about throw some sauce or something in there before baking? I didn't take pics of the kids' food as I was too busy literally pouring the water out of my dish into a salad bowl (which it almost filled). I'm sorry, but goodbye Fellini's. You used to be amazing once upon a time and we used to frequent you. But I just can't anymore. I could have made every dish we had tonight at less than half the cost of our meal...and made it edible. 4 dinners - 2 barely touched, 2 half eaten. When the server asked if we wanted boxes, I almost laughed. But to be fair, the service was good. We won't be back.

So took my little to Fellinis for the first time and my first time in a decade. This place was a semi-regular hangout in my college years. Wasn't quite sure what to expect as this is one of the only places that has stuck around all those years. The service was great. The waiter came by regularly to check on us and kept our glasses full. We started with calamari which was delicious and the serving was huge. The pizza we shared was delicious. It had a thin crust with a nice cross between crisp and soft. Go and give them a try.

My family and I have been to this restaurant numerous times over the past three years. The service and quality of food has consistently been excellent. Their pasta dishes are authentic and always well prepared. I particularly enjoy their Putanesca, which is just like I had in Italy. My wife loves their BLT pizza, and our grandkids love what's offered in the kids menu, as well as the cheese pizzas. All pizzas are prepared California style with thin crusts that are perfectly baked. Fellini's is the perfect restaurant for single, couple, or family outings. Their portions are on the large side and prices very reasonable. Highly recommended! Thank you Fellini's!!!

Went for Mother's Day dinner, horrible. The food has no taste. I don't know if they changed cooks or recipes but not good. Overpriced also , desserts $8 but thin sliver cake. 4 of us and all of ours wasn't good Took half home and will throw out. They were empty and now I know why. We used to go all time not anymore and won't be back.our bill over $200 and wasn't worth it all

Went here as a work gathering; the workers were happy to accomadate such a large size party. They made sure we all had seats and tables together. The restaraunt interior was very unique. Its theme was "home" on the back of the menu had the story of how the owner wanted to give customers a home feel with a home cooked meal to make them feel like they were just at home. It had house lamps, cool jazzy pictures hang up all around, nice dimmed down lights. I love Italian food! I ordered the Rigatoni Pasta which I was not disappointed with (I added my own paramasan cheese all over for an extra kick) It had a light creamy sauces over the noodles, thick slices of italian sausages, and zuchinii! All really good My entree came with a side salad as well

No flavor in the Alfredo. Got food poisoning from the chicken parm. The bread was good though.

The pizza was really good! We got their pepperoni and a specialty cheeseburger pizza that they did for Burger Week. It's a European style so very thin and flimsy. It's not my favorite style but tasted good (so if that's your thing, I highly recommend it). The pizzas are also fairly small but one easily feeds two people. We ordered to go and they were super fast and friendly.

The food is great here! Arrived shortly after opening time and within a half hour the place was nearly full on Saturday. Service was very efficient and friendly. We will certainly return.

Great food. Fellini's is my happy place. The lasagna is the best in town!! From the moment you walk in, you are immediately hungry because it smells so good.

Nondescript restaurant in downtown near scope and Chrysler theater. Unexpected awesome food and normal great service. Garlic chicken pizza was amazing! Chicken in honey and sesame and super thin crust! OMG

I went here with my family, we had to wait about 6 minutes for a waitress to come up with us. The waitress was nice and was trying her best. After we ordered our food we had to wait at LEAST 30 minutes for our food to come out. I got the shrimp Alfredo and the sauce tasted like it was from a jar and had no flavor. They forgot some of my family's food and it was insanely expensive. I do not recommend this place. The drinks are alright.

I like this restaurant, always good service. Nice appetizers (I recommend the bruschetta or mussels), but would come here for the pizza. I suggest getting double dough for any of the gourmet pizzas that have heavy toppings.

Admittedly, I have not fully explored our options when it comes to pizza delivery in the 757. I've heard great things about places further out, but being in Norfolk, was keen to try something outside our usual Cogan's. Enter, Fellini's. We were having a few friends over for dinner and had some other appetizers, so thought a large pizza would suffice. We underestimated our hunger, or overestimated the pizza size. It was disappointingly small. The crust was good, light and crisp (I prefer thin crust) but the toppings and cheese itself was overly salty. I probably wouldn't order again, but it was decent enough to hit the spot for something salty and greasy.

Do not get the Bacon Cheese Burger Specialty Pizza for Ghent's Burger Week. They took the inspiration too literally. It tastes and smells like ketchup as the sauce, so you cannot taste any of the toppings. I tried it fresh, I tried it cold, I tried it reheated. Not edible, and $20 for a pizza the size of a disposable plate, is expensive even for a high end Italian Restaurant. Service was prompt, and everyone was very nice. I would recommend a sign where to pick-up to-go orders when there is no host to sit you.

Great food; generous portions! I have recommended this establishment to many out of town friends as well as new neighbors.

Came here with a large group for work and I was a little (fashionably) late. Our waitress was good, but kept asking for my order every other minute after trying to settle in and look at the menu. Was going to order a sandwich and salad, but the sandwich I wanted didn't come in that pairing. Would be nice to have that noted on the menu already. Ended up ordering the manicotti. It was alright, not much though. Could've afforded a little more inside stuffing. Also tried the calamari, which I loved with the sauce that they had. The complimentary garlic bread was a no. The restaurant itself is a little dark and has random pictures all around. Also, not a lot of parking. Overall, just not really impressed enough to visit again.

The ziti Fellini lacked any flavor or seasoning. Once I added salt, it was alright. Wouldn't really recommend this place to friends but the service and atmosphere was pretty good.

We got the cheese bread Which had onion and garlic in the center and it was to die for, it was fabulous, something different that I had not had before and I loved it and can't wait to go back and get more. We also got the pepperoni sausage pizza with onion and green pepper which was cooked to perfection. The crust was perfect not too thick not too thin. The sauce was delicious and the cheese was just right. Highly recommend this Norfolk locals staple that's been around forever.

Good food and a great ambiance for a Friday night. Went with my husband and a couple of friends and all of our food was good! I got angel hair pasta with chicken and it was a nice size portion. Got a few meals out of this. My husband got the Creole Romano Pasta, and our friends got the chicken parm and BBQ chicken pizza. We also all got chocolate cake for dessert which was amazing! Service was great, a little slow but they were super busy so it's understandable. Definitely will be returning!

Fellini's is apparently an institution and has been around forever -- I'm not in Norfolk all that often, so I stumbled upon it when looking for a deal that included pizza. The place itself is sort of old-school -- dark, sort of shady interior with a mafia boss kind of feel. On Tuesdays they do 1/2 off bottles of wine, so I thought I'd give them a shot when meeting a friend. We sat at the bar, and service was pretty prompt. We split a bottle of wine and a Thai Chicken Pizza. The pizza was just okay for me -- not sure I'd place it in the raves that seem to be popping up in other reviews. It was something out of the ordinary, but I've had much better thai pizzas elsewhere. The atmosphere is nice for what it is though, so it worked as a spot to have a good conversation to catch up with an old friend.

Came on a Saturday night where a lot of other places in Norfolk seemed to have really impressive wait times...they were able to seat us in short order here at Fellini's! A Norfolk staple, this place has a variety of different pizzas either sold in 10 or 12 inch sizes, with other assorted entrees also available. Our group of six ordered several different items, from 10 inch pizzas (enough to feed one person), to 12 inch pizzas (could be split in two comfortably) to medium salads. I personally had the Caesar which was good, and could easily be split into two portions to share. The greek salad was also spectacular, which another person at our table ordered. Piled high with feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and more...yum!! The pizzas themselves were good! I got the Bourbon Street pizza, which was generously loaded with Anoudille sausage, cheeses, and chicken. Very filling! The flavors were good, not the best I have ever had, but definitely a good portion and tasty. We ended the meal with the strawberry and cheesecake cake. It was good, but tasted very very dense both in the cake and the cheesecake. Would definitely come here again to try a different type of pizza they have to offer! our server was INCREDIBLY friendly, and really endeavored to give us the best service and gave us great recommendations.

The interior looks like it hasn't been updated since the 90's. I ordered scallops. They came came wrapped in bacon. The outside layer of bacon was crispy but innermost layer was raw. One had a hair in it. I also tried the fettuccine Alfredo. The sauce was akin to just a bland watery sauce. I can't recommend based just on that alone. When I let the waitress know if the hair she wanted proof and still seemed unsure even though it was a different hair color and length. Ignored the bacon issue. So all in all for the price and service I'd recommend somewhere else. I don't like leaving 1 star reviews but I can't say really anything positive about the experience.

Great pizza & great service! Friendly staff, and everything we've ever ordered has been top notch!! Highly recommend.

If you a reading a review about "adult nudity" I think it's important to understand what the reviewer is referring to here. I've been to Fellini's more times than I can count in my 15 years here in Norfolk and never once have I heard anyone offended by the photographs. These are black and whites of a lady's back and rear wrapped in a towel or a man with the shadows playing at revealing more detail. These are not spread eagle photographs. More importantly these pictures have significance. The owner was really into photography and before his untimely passing he had them put up in the bathrooms. The current owner, a member of the family, has chose to keep the restaurant the way he liked it in an effort to honor him. That is to say, this 'adult nudity' is what most of the free world calls art. Also, get the calamari, it's delicious!

First time was a delight. Walking into the joint you are presented with various items on the wall to look at, as well as a sign with the writing "seat yourself". This normally puts a bad taste in my mouth because of past experiences of being forgotten after seating myself. We walked through, past the bar and around the corner with the intention of sitting in a booth, but my attention was redirected to this little two person table, the seats having nice cushions and armrests. The lighting was dim and comfortable. This would definitely be a nice place to come hang out with friends for a while. Waitress: She was very welcoming and patient while my girlfriend and I figured out what we wanted to order. She answered all of our questions with a smile. Definitely earned her tip, if I had more to give I would have. Order: Calamari *I'm impartial to Calamari, so i don't order it much. But this dish was pretty decent, not too oily, not too dry and rubbery. Tomato basil soup *This soup was absolutely amazing. Such a whole flavor with the bits of basil to cut the richness of the tomato. Definitely pair this with the Cheese bread, if you want to turn the appetizer into a meal. Otherwise, the two slices of garlic bread are a perfect appetizer Bbq chicken pizza Garlic pizza *Gonna judge the pizza together due to the similarities. The dough was fantastic and the recipes were two delicious blends of flavor. The only change I would make is to lighten up the cheese towards the center of the pie, this would allow the dough in the center to cook and get just crispy enough to add structure to the crust, making the slices less floppy. Conclusion, if you're looking for Italian in Norfolk, whether you live here or are visiting. Stop by Fellini's and you will not be disappointed.

Came here with the family for dinner. Amazing ! We had the chicken Parmesan which was . It was also $10 pizza night and the cheese pizza was just as amazing ! Will definitely come back highly recommended

Bacon cheeseburger pizza rocked! Try it out, it's one of our favorites, though hubby Has tried the puttanesca and recommends it. I don't eat olives, and I love the pizza so why order something else, especially when we are only going through a few times a year. Everything is good, but the pizza is amazing. Scallops and the oysters recommended for apps, but the pizza, again, is what it's all about.

Food is always good. They have the best Greek Salad in Tidewater. Great casual atmosphere. Nice place to gather with friends.

while usually very good, it is always overpriced to the point I can only order once every few months. even with pick up. I ordered chicken marsala last night. The chicken was awful. It tasted like rubber and was inedible. It looks like they used the meat from the thigh bone instead of the chicken breast. Not acceptable with an expensive dish like this. They should've used a chicken breast and pounded it thin. Marsala sauce had very little flavor. No one in my house would eat it. Big disappointment for how much money is spent at that restaurant.

The first thing you need to know is Fellini's is as it has always been, a constant in a changing Norfolk. That's its charm. It's been a couple of years since my wife and I lasted visited. Warm, cozy, atmosphere with a nice intimate table for two. The familiar bar in the center, booths, and large tables for "family style" celebrations. Service was quick and friendly as always. She had the Creole Romano Pasta - angel hair pasta with embedded shrimp and Andouille sausage in a two-cheese cream sauce, baked. Then served in a big block like Lasanya. I had the Pasta Corleone - linguini pasta with Andouille sausage, green onions, garlic, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes in a gorgeous cream sauce. Two toasted bread points also came with the entrées. We both used our bread to sop up the delightful sauces. Both dishes were very rich and satisfying. Italian comfort food at its best. The Andouille sausage in both dishes were literally medallion sized. Both dishes came with a very fresh side salad with your choice if dressing. Both portions were very generous, served in big deep bowls. We had to have to-go boxes. As usual, Fellini's did not disappoint.

Cocktails, Food, and Desserts were all awesome! Also, Staff was welcoming, informative, and helpful! Highly recommend!:-)

Went there on a Thursday night.. a few people there about 6 at night. !st of all they had no AC, though they knew both units broken, and no warning or signs. bad sign! We asked to move our seats near a fan, but trouble just beginning.\ I ordered 2 appetizers, but at an early time, and not 1/2 full, they were out of everything. I settled for a third choice and then had to navigate the surly ,angry waitress to order 2 meals. Semi warm... What is going on there? Not going back anytime soon.

I had to pause from eating my food to post this review! I ordered Calamari and Ziti Fellini Pasta for takeout. First, the calamari was perfectly seasoned and very tasty. The ziti did not disappoint and I could tell it was made from scratch. The pasta sauce with sun dried tomatoes paired with the smoked tomatoes made the dish very flavorful. Large portion sizes as well, the pasta could definitely be split between two or saved for lunch the next day. Would definitely order from here again

Stopped in to get a drink and wait for some food to take home. Four (4) back to back phone calls and no service from the bartender while waiting. Half assed apology and asked if I was there for pickup. No was my replay and I'd like to order,, another phone call and I was dismissed again. When he finally turned my way, I asked "what's with the phones", and his reply was "we were told that our priorities are the phones". I asked, "phones are more important then a customer in front of you" , yes was the unfortunate reply. So I left.

Very good waitress, if not a little too eager. Mussels were delicious, but my advice is to get the appetizer portion which had just as many mussels as the dinner portion. The dinner portion looked very large until I realized that most of the bowl was spaghetti - and not the thin kind - as well as pretty cold. People at our table seemed to enjoy the pizza which was the best value.

First time dining here and it was a great experience. The owner was very pleasant and told us some of the restaurant history. My pizza came with a thin crust but I was able to order it with double dough because I like a thick crust and they did it with no problem, definitely recommended

Yum! Always consistently delicious. The salads are so fresh and full. Pizza, pasta. It's all good.

I visited Fellini's and ordered to go. I should have taken pictures of the food, but I was so hungry by the time I got home, there was nothing left to take pictures of. After I ordered my food, I had the option to choose if I wanted to curbside pick up or come in and pick up. I chose to come in and pick up. When I arrived, there is a small street parking section dedicated to curbside pick up which is nice and regular parking is on the side of the building. Mask are required upon entry and staff is wearing mask. Like most restaurants, their pick up is at the bar. They seem very organized with their pick up system and my food was ready promptly. They are following socially distancing protocols with spacing between individuals and I believe sanitizer was made available to customers right by the door. Now to the good stuff. I ordered two pasta dishes. They both were a little on the pricy side, but it was definitely worth it. Both pasta dishes came with a salad in a container that looked like a meal prep container and two slices of bread. The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. I would definitely order take out from here again.

It's mediocre. Used to be a local hot spot. The ambiance is lacking could've just been a slow day, but the inside was empty and the service still took quite some time. The BBQ Chicken pizza was decent, but lacked flavor.

We went here last night with the kids and one of their friends. My husband ordered the tasty pizza w/ mushroom and pepperoni. I ordered the Greek salad w/ fried oysters, it was delicious. For dessert, my we shared the Turtle cheesecake, not too sweet just perfect! We had a good time at your restaurant. I'd recommend to anyone!

The food here is to die for! The dishes are a bit big but honestly it is worth it! Favorite salad: the grilled lettuce with shrimp and white salad dressing, amazing flavor! Favorite pasta: carbonara! It is a bit creamy for my taste but it really has all the flavors there!

This place seemed to cater to an older crowd. Be sure to come here if you want a calm night at a place that isn't crowded. I ordered the vegetarian lasagna and it was okay. The service is good and the decor will take you back to the early 80's.

I absolutely love this place. The food is fresh and delicious every time eat here a lot. The staff is great and friendly. I tried it as takeout yesterday for the first time and it's amazing and so much food. I promise you won't be disappointed.

We went Saturday night and had a wonderful experience I was with someone who had never been and he loved it as well. I had been one time and it was great then and great now . We had the pleasure of Annie waiting on us. She was so sweet and answered all my questions without hesitation I would recommend that you try it Its great Pictures are below and food is reasonable price Support local small business Plus a woman owned business!

Very disappointed! Ordered the New York style pizza because the waitress said it was one of their best items. The pizza was not appetizing. The center of the dough was undercooked and the outside was pure charcoal. Will not be returning and would not recommend to anyone I care about.

Fantastic food and atmosphere in Norfolk! I've been coming here for years and it's great every time. My kids love it here, too.

I get the broccoli and pepper past with marinara sauce instead of alfredo. It's a good portion size (enough for two meals). Also hot and tastes great. The have good drinks too and the bartenders are very nice and cheerful.

Not Family Friendly - adult nudity in bathrooms. Fellini's here in Norfolk has nearly every element of a family-owned historical Italian restaurant and would be a semi-frequent place to eat with my kids except for the fact that the walls of both restrooms are lined with nude photos and nude art. There isn't even a family bathroom to provide an option for families not wanting their young children exposed to unsolicited nudity. In 1963, this was acceptable... along with a thick haze of cigarette/cigar smoke, but in 2023 we have enough knowledge to know that early exposure to sexually explicit material warps a child's mental health. No staff member warned me at all after coming to my table, seeing that I had a 6-year-old child. My 8-year-old son should not have been exposed to multiple nude "t*ts" and a*s when he went pee. My 12-year-old daughter did not need to be exposed to partial penises in the ladies room. Wake up Owners! This outdated machismo and Euro-sexuality should be for bars, not an establishment for families. I will NOT be back.

I was actually more impressed with Fellini's than I thought I would be. Working on the Naval base I often have co-workers with goodbye or retirement luncheons and this place has been chosen more than once by co-workers as a location. Up to this point I have not dined here as I was under the impression there wasn't a parking lot and I don't like street parking in the Ghent/Colley Ave area. Mostly bc I can't parallel park and it stresses me the f*ck out. I digress.... so last Friday a co-worker was having a luncheon here and since I really liked him I decided to drag myself here. We arrived for a large party of about 20-25 people at 11:30. There was plenty of parking and they had three long tables set up for us waiting with silverware and menus. The inside is much larger than I expected with a long open kitchen where, from certain vantage points, you can see them cooking and preparing your food (I could). I arrived before most of the others and was promptly greeted by a waitress for my drink order. I had already browsed the menu and read some Yelp reviews so I knew I didn't want to eat any pasta bc I didn't want to have the shits later based on other reviews. I decided to go with the house salad with their house dressing (an oily vinaigrette) and a half sandwich. I chose their house chicken salad on toasted wheat with tomato and lettuce. Our service was good - our waitress was nice - food came out in a reasonable timeframe for the size of our party bc the restaurant was pretty packed by the time everyone arrived. My house salad was very good with fresh cucumbers, tomato and onion. I did enjoy the dressing although it was a little too oily for my preference. Still - good flavor. My half chicken salad sandwich was pretty good too. It was a HUGE portion of chicken salad - probably what would normally be on an entire sandwich. Very generous. I liked the flavor of the chicken salad and thought it was pretty damn good overall. I have to report - I did get the shits so apparently it's not just the pasta. So the food was good - plenty of parking - nice ambiance inside, like the open kitchen, lots and lots of seating (it's larger and more spacious than it looks), and their bathrooms are REALLY nice. But I don't like shitting 4x in an hour after lunch at work so I'm gonna pass next time. Thanks.