Restaurant Adarra

We got a reservation at their new location in Oregon Hill. The property is very beautiful. You might want to get there a little early to find parking because the parking lot is for deliveries. Only we wish there was a little bit more explanation of the menu it is shared plates. The serving staff was very professional. Some of our favorite dishes were the non-meat dishes, including the carrots and the beet salad without at least two of the dishes were a little bit too similar for our taste, but still had a very good taste. We should just go with several people so you can try more dishes.

Amazing atmosphere. The cocktail and wine list worked well with the menu. The fire/smoke used when cooking is thoughtfully incorporated into the menu.

Richmond's food scene has really been improving, and you can find hidden gems in the neighborhood that is out of the way. This is a great place if you enjoy seafood and tapas. a lot of anchovy dishes and variety of seafood. it's a bit of over priced but the quality of food is amazing. the service is top notch. the razor clam appetizer taste fresh, just the portion is a little small. my favorite is shrimp , great flavor and the shrimp taste really fresh. the otopus is very tender and mix well with the white beans in the bottom. crab risotto has great flavor just a little bit too salty. the lamb paella can avoid, it's overpowered by the amount of parsley.

Excellent food. The lady who recommended wine was excellent. Provided us very good option of reds (we had lamb for entree) over wide price range. The one we chose was perfect. Special on menu was roast lamb sourced locally. Was divine. Basque cheesecake is a must try.

I’ve been eating mussels since I was in a high-chair, and their evening special easily ranked among my top experiences. The bartender was passionate and attentive, helping me select the perfect wine and sharing stories of foraging for local ingredients for cocktails. The evening culminated perfectly with a slice of Basque cheesecake drizzled with olive oil. Although the shrimp, my original reason for visiting, had run out for the night, I now have the perfect excuse to return. Restaurant Adarra, I adore!

Adarra is a unique place in Richmond in my experience, combining Spanish tinned seafood with a selection of interesting, mostly seafood "dinner" selections. And a well curated wine selection that goes beyond Spain. My party of four had a good time, with the comment " We're coming back real soon" being heard. If you don't like seafood, you'd better pass. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, do consider it. It's downtown, so you do face the usual parking challenges. And they're a small restaurant so take reservations very seriously.

Outstanding food with lots of options. Very shareable plates and that's how you should enjoy it because that way you get to taste all the different flavors. The wine experts are very friendly and know how to cater to what you're looking for. Great cocktail menu too. Atmosphere was quiet, but not too formal. Perfect and casual. The prices were also fine.

I've had two amazing dinners at Adarra. My second time was a few weeks ago for my birthday. They accommodated three of us at the bar since we didn't have a reservation and provided excellent food recommendations. Danny took great care of us and was very attentive. Thanks for an incredible time! You will think about the food for weeks afterwards, you can't go wrong with ordering. We shared a piece of cheesecake there and took 3 to go. Yes, it's that good. Can't wait to go back and try more things.

A fabulous, low-key treasure tucked in the heart of Jackson Ward, Andarra exudes charm, with its cozy ambiance and mouthwatering fare. As someone who grew up in Richmond but has spent half my life away, I'm blown away by how far the city's culinary scene has come. And let me tell you, Andarra's dishes could easily hold their own against some of New York's finest. What lured me in was the tapas-style menu, perfect for my spouse and me to sample a broad spectrum of flavors--especially the seafood. The razor clam appetizer was a standout (though I'd happily devour a supersized version), and the octopus? Well, let's just say my childhood self would've been shook to see me savoring it in Richmond of all places. We also tried shrimp, crab risotto, and the lamb paella. The latter? Decent but not dazzling--parsley vibes were a bit over the top. I'd rate it a 3/5. The service was impeccable, and the sommelier was an absolute gem, pairing wines that elevated every bite. Andarra is a must-visit, whether you're a Richmond local or just passing through.

**3.75 I was a frequent flyer of the original Adarra location in Jackson Ward. This was my first dining experience in the new spot in Oregon Hill. Greeted at the door by the friendly, always welcoming owner. Coat check is new and a nice touch. The new space is exceptional. My wife and I dined at a table this round and will look forward to bar seating next round to see the spot from a different vantage point. The menu is refined a bit. There are less "tinned" options. We were craving the razor clams! Quality of the food remains in tact. Every round was fantastic. Beautifully prepared, plated and delicious. Two gripes: 1) Service was below our expectation of what we had grown used to with dining at Adarra. Wait staff was friendly and helpful, but the fluidity of the experience that we came to know was not there for us. Periods of time with empty cocktails, empty plates, etc. It seems they could have benefited from a third server. While it may seem like I am nitpicking, let me be very clear, by no means was our service bad, we have just come to expect the very best from Adarra. I'll chalk this first run for us in the new space up to growing pains. 2) The foyer just inside the front door needs a cold/wind curtain, bad. I was seated at the second table from the front door, chair side, and was blasted by the nearly 32° air our entire dining experience every time the door opened, which was often. I overheard our neighboring table speaking on the same matter. Ok, I'm done complaining. At the end of the day, we love Restaurant Adarra. We are proud of where they came from and what they have achieved in their new space. They have far too many positive deposits in my bank for my "gripes" to spoil them for me. We will look forward to being back again soon and seeing how they are settling in!

The bestSpanish tapas restaurant around. The new location on Union Hill is to die for so elegant and upscale the feeling is that you're someone else of great importance.. a visual open kitchen that is next level and of course the food transports you to another part of the world. Do yourself a favor and to ones you love make this place your next home.

We got a reservation at their new location in Oregon Hill. The property is very beautiful. You might want to get there a little early to find parking because the parking lot is for deliveries. Only we wish there was a little bit more explanation of the menu it is shared plates. The serving staff was very professional. Some of our favorite dishes were the non-meat dishes, including the carrots and the beet salad without at least two of the dishes were a little bit too similar for our taste, but still had a very good taste. We should just go with several people so you can try more dishes.

Grabbed a quick drink at the new location! The old Mamma Zu's spot (miss them so much). Crazy to think Mamma Zu's was in here once upon a time. They made some incredible improvements. Honestly, I kept having vibes of a speak easy. We were able to grab a couple drinks after our dinner at L'Opposum. Neat spot, I look forward to swinging by for dinner!

Everything was awesome!! We had a bar reservation. The hostess was super friendly upon arrival and the bartenders were also very friendly, helpful, and attentive. It was really cool in there, giving a like, luxury cabin vibe. I loved all the metallic items, silver, and candles. Artwork was really cool. We really liked the IPA and the white wine. The menu changes everyday so it was very intricate and unique. Some words I didn't know, the bartender was quick to answer any questions. We ordered the pork terrain, prawns, and rockfish. We shared them so each dish came out one by one which was nice. Everything tasted AMAZING. They gave us bread to dip in the prawn sauce which was so good. I look forward to going back.

Richmond's food scene has really been improving, and you can find hidden gems in the neighborhood that is out of the way. This is a great place if you enjoy seafood and tapas. a lot of anchovy dishes and variety of seafood. it's a bit of over priced but the quality of food is amazing. the service is top notch. the razor clam appetizer taste fresh, just the portion is a little small. my favorite is shrimp , great flavor and the shrimp taste really fresh. the otopus is very tender and mix well with the white beans in the bottom. crab risotto has great flavor just a little bit too salty. the lamb paella can avoid, it's overpowered by the amount of parsley.

We love(ed) Restaurant Adarra and were thrilled to check out the new space. We had a 5:15pm resi and were running 10 late so called to give them a heads-up only to be informed that they were going to give up our table. Thinking she just misheard us we reiterated that "we'll be there in just 10 min" but instead she doubled down. We ended up arriving at 5:22pm (7 min late) to a virtually empty restaurant but still the owner proceeded to seat us at the bar. The bartender was great until we shared our experience with him after which point things got even worse... He mentioned something about overhearing our phone call and that we were "30 min late"... Guessing he confused us for another party, I reiterated a few times that we were only 7 min late, but instead of apologizing he countered repeatedly with "You're focused on the wrong thing..." (whoah! weird af...) After a couple seconds of back and forth he tried deflecting with "Aren't you having a good time though?... (awkward...) Anyhow, after all this, the restaurant was still hardly full when we finished our meals and although they ended up comping our drinks, the damage was already done... Restaurant Adarra is/was one of our favorite restaurants in Richmond so I'll share a couple pieces of advice for management; 1) Consider establishing a grace period; 5-10min is pretty standard but that's your call, 2) If you're going to take a reservation deposit, list your grace period and late policy upfront so customers know what they're dealing with before booking (pretty sure you already do this but I don't believe it states 10min). 3) If/when customers call in late though, consider giving them the option to give up their table early; this is pretty standard, shows empathy yet feels fair and still holds guests accountable. Lastly there are plenty of amazing restaurants in Richmond committed to earning our loyalty, building community, and treating everyone like a valued customer... never lose sight of that and consider prioritizing the customer experience as you do your food... Food is just food if it's not prepared with love and enjoyed in the presence of good company...

Wonderful food, service, ambiance. The staff really know what they are doing with a small curated menu, quality ingredients and very effective preparation. Everything was top notch! We will be back when they open at their new location in Oregon Hill.

I has the pleasure to celebrate my girlfriends birthday here, and I must say it was awesome. The service was absolutely amazing. We sat at the bar where the bartender was not only knowledgeable about every menu item, but had phenomenal suggestions for cocktails. I told him the spirit I wanted to drink and he brought me some delicious one of a kind drinks perfectly paired with the meal. The atmosphere was classy with a touch of modern. Music was a wide reading misfit mix of modern songs to promote conversation, but also to fill any empty silence. The lights were adjusted perfectly as the sun started to set.

We had dinner at Restaurant Adarra a few weeks ago when we were visiting Richmond for the weekend. It's small Spanish restaurant - elegant, but understated. The service was very good. We shared the sardinas escabeche (sardines in spiced sauce with butter, lemon, and toast); one of the specials (a salad of thinly sliced raw mushrooms with olive oil, herbs, and shaved Idiazabal cheese); another of the specials (mushrooms, lamb, herbs, and rice); and a dish of octopus, beans, and romesco). We tried some of their beverages (wine and two cocktails). Everything was very good. I'd happily return!

Adarra came highly recommended online and by several locals so I had to check it out yesterday. The service was great and the staff were very professional. I recommend getting at least 3 items as its tapas style. I started with Clams served with chips and hot sauce and it was quite good. The Octopus with White Beans was also excellent as were the White Anchovies with bread. They also had a great Albarino Wine that one of the staff recommended.

Fabulous food, service, and ambiance! Highly recommend Adarra! Perfect for a quiet, intimate, culinary experience!

My 80yo mother and I had dinner here while visiting from out of town in February and I was worried it might be too hipster for us, but it was fantastic! The service, the food, the ambiance are all 5-star!! We met the husband-wife owners (my mom has never met a stranger!) and we can't wait to visit again when they move to their new location (old mamma zu's space). A special night!

The ambiance is romantic and low key. While the themes of Spain reverberate through the food, there are some obvious American changes. First, I tried the baked Olives, in Spain these are fresh and flavorful, Adarra tries the American version with vinegar and falls short of the original recipe.

Outstanding in every way, from the first bite of chorizo to the last melty spoonful of hazelnut ice cream. Top-notch natural wines, thoughtfully-sourced ingredients, perfectly-cooked *everything*, and exceptional service in a super cozy space. Could not be happier with our experience at Adarra.

Restaurant Adarra was one of the restaurants we wanted to check out in Richmond. For dinner, our party ordered one of the specials, Guiso Gallego to share, which was a stew cooked for 40 hours -- consisting of lamb shoulder, cauliflower, peppers, rice and lots of mushrooms. Per our server's recommendation, three more dishes would be a sufficient amount of food for our party of three. So we ordered the Jamon Iberico, Pintxos Gildas, and Calameres en Tinta to share. The Guiso Gallego was definitely the highlite of the dinner, the flavors were incredible. Also worth checking out is the Pintxos Gildas, which is the first pintxo ever to be created in San Sebastian in the 1940s. Here, this is served with a little serving of sherry. Restaurant Adarra is a good place to try Basque cuisine, as Basque restaurants are rare and hard to come by. The owners are also very nice and welcoming.

Razor clams and prawns appetizers were world class and comparable to what you would get in Spain. Simplicity, taste and presentation were impressive. We ordered 5 plates and by the time the gnocchi came we were so full, but that dish was delicious as well full of mushrooms and very hearty, smoky and rustic. Also the. BREAD BREAD and BREAD. Great dining experience and service with all dishes being perfectly timed. I would be back again and again.

Restaurant Adarra in Jackson Ward knocked it out of the park during a recent date night. My wife and I loved Nota Bene when it was still a thing (RIP), and thus were pleased to learn that the executive chef here is an alumnus of that restaurant. The food at this place tastes similarly awesome. We ordered five items (two conserva and three from the "plates and bowls" section) and all excelled. The conserva menu represents Adarra's riffs on classic, tinned Spanish seafood. Though canned food comprises the basis of these dishes, the seafood is high quality stuff served with cheffy, flavorful accompaniments. We adored the razor clams, as the tender mollusks arrived swimming in an addictive, zesty tomato-butter broth that begged to be sopped up with toast. The sardines en escabeche satisfied too with meaty, assertively fishy filets in a spiced oil. The three hot dishes we ordered also left a favorable impression. We started with a lamb belly special which brought a generous hunk of crispy, meltingly tender meat atop a hearty lentil and mushroom stew. The dish was enlivened by a zippy salsa verde which cut the richness of the meat quite well. We next sampled the snails, which arrived swimming in a slightly creamy yet zesty broth studded with garlic and Dijon. The snails themselves delivered a chewy yet soft texture which reminded me of hearty clams, and the broth tasted comforting. Finally, we ended with the gnocchi. The delicate clouds of dough paired wonderfully with expertly braised, mild rabbit and a comforting ragu of mushrooms. These dishes tasted soulful yet had exciting ingredients and deft seasoning. Drinkwise, my wife and I enjoyed a unique glass of Croatian Syrah and a funky saison beer, respectively. The space is small, dimly lit, and intimate; perfect for a date night. The servers here all seem very well trained and demonstrated great knowledge of the menu items. Similarly, the service was accommodating but unobtrusive. Overall, my wife and I had a stellar meal here that offered memorable flavors and quality, unique ingredients. We will gladly return for some more awesome tapas and highly recommend Adarra for a night out.

Nice atmosphere, great service. Had the smoked mussels, shrimp, and gnocchi & lamb among some others. All the dishes were excellent. Definitely want to return to try more dishes.

Food / Drink : while the food was tasty Adarra offered little options for gluten free. ( the waiter advised that potato chips in replace of bread was available but he recommended against them because it didn't compliment any of the dishes we ordered). Prices were steep for "conservas" or Canned food". Mussel dish was our least favorite and a bit acidic and the orzo was a little watery. Octopus , Anchovy and mushroom Gnocchi were all very balanced. Drinks we put together nicely but a little pricey. Dinner for two with tip: 212$ and my gluten free wife was still hungry. Service: we were the first 2 top in the restaurant and it took 1.5 hours to get all of our dishes. ( 2 conservas , 2 small dinner plates and 3 large dinner plates). This is tapas so most dishes were small. Please eat something prior to going to this restaurant if have a big appetite. Ambiance: very comfortable.

Tried Adarra for the first time a couple days ago! I generally recommend for the interesting food and drink concepts :) Things I really enjoyed: - The waitress was extremely knowledgeable and very descriptive of all of the dishes and drinks. Helped me out a lot given that I wasn't familiar with most of the dishes we ordered! :) - The cocktail menu while short hits it. Loved to see so many vermouth cocktails. Highly recommend Basically Sherbert. - Loved the ambience and vibe. Intimate without feeling over-draped or stuffy. It was a little empty but it was also a Wednesday. - Fav dishes of the night were the Smoked Mussels (fresh, tangy, in a chilled "soup"), the Gnocchi (saucy, pillowy although more spongy than gnocchi I've had before?, rabbit cooked perfectly), and the basque cheesecake (I love cheesecake, this was next level savory dessert. Cheese forward, a little bitter from the flambé, a little salty) Room for improvement: - The lamb "paella" was very brothy. While the flavors were great (so many mushrooms!!) it was a bit challenging to eat in small plate fashion. - The roasted octopus was over cooked and way too tough. I'm not sure if they purposely left the skin on? Net net, will be going back to try some more!

I have eaten at this restaurant 4 times . The food is outstanding. It was one of my all time favorites. We usually sit at the bar. Unfortunately we had an unpleasant experience with the server at the bar I shall never forget. He was rude and snarky. His attitude was downright immature and unprofessional. We have not been back for a least 3 months.

Adarra's ambiance is amazing, it is on the dimmer side as well. It's small, very cozy and chic feel. You feel like in a movie. The food is great, they are sharable and one of my favorites was the razor clams. We arrived a little late but they accommodated us and we sat at the bar which ended up being my favorite spot. Overall it's a unique place and would definitely recommend it.

We had dinner and weren't sure what to expect. The service was great and each course was better than the ladt

Loved our experience- Went for my man's birthday. We ordered Txipirones Rellenos (I hated, my partner liked) gnocchi for dinner (we both liked, but there was A LOT of mushrooms...), the selection of cheeses (which we both loved but came with only a little honey and peach jam) and navajas al natural (I liked, my partner disliked). Small plates/portions, very pricey food, very obscure descriptions on the menu. I asked a women server if we could have extra cheese on top of the gnocchi as when my partner visited Greece, he loved the way they prepared the cheese and was part of why we chose this restaurant and she said "let's just let the chef prepare it how is and if you still need something, we'll handle it then..." That was a polished way of saying no. Not only did we feel out of place not knowing much of what we ordered, not being able to pronounce a handful of things, but the one simple request I asked about got sharply turned down. So I paid for the $28 gnocchi and couldn't get some extra riccota. The ambience and experience was lovely, our male server was great and very classy with his wine selling especially, but we WILL NOT be going here again...

We're treated by a mean, rude lady who annoyed us and we almost walked out since the first impression was so bad. This lady was the only lady working and she had tattoos and a horrible attitude and demeanor. Very bad experience. We ignored her and ordered from another employee. The octopus, mussels and gnocchi were amazing. The chorizo was very good but a little overpriced. All in all a good experience minus that waitress.

We've been twice and both times the food was really good, and the wines were even better. The Tresbingia is so good I tried to buy it direct from the winery after my first visit. The service was also good, and the pace of the meal was really well timed. I took off one star simply due to consistency of the food. We went the first time and our favorite dish was the prawns served in a tangy Spanish broth. It was to die for. We order the prawns again when we went back, and they were prepared similarly, but the broth was not seasoned anywhere close to the first visit. This could have been intentional, but if that were the case the waiter could have told us that the preparation had changed. We will go back, regardless. I still put this on my top 10 RVA list.

This was meant to be a very delicious night out, which was surprisingly near tasteless. The service was decent, but the food was just not remarkable. I got the Roasted Olives, the Sardinas Escabeche, and the Octopus Stew... high hopes for each, all of which were dashed for a severe lack of amazement. How do restaurants get away with serving bland food while at the same time not providing salt & pepper at the table? The atmosphere is cozy, though. So, for that and the passable service, a star each.

First time at Adarra. Really classy/intimate atmosphere, lovely paintings on the walls, dim lighting. Plenty of small plates to choose from, waitress did a great job with her recommendations, explaining everything, and selling the specials. We got the squid ink, smoked beets, mackrel, tuna, jamon, and the special which was a lamb paella. Smoked beets - who knew you could do that - just such a unique and sweet flavor. The jamon really just melts in your mouth. The lamb paella was huge and filling, mushrooms really compliment the lamb.

Had some amazing dishes from this small restaurant in Jackson ward! We got the skate which was so delicious we were almost licking the bowl. We also got the stuffed squid with hearty beans that tasted so homey and FULL of flavor. The atmosphere felt super classy and the staff were very attentive. They even showed us how to properly eat the skate haha. Would highly recommend!

Run, don't walk to Adarra. Waited way too long to try but everything was perfect. Would recommend ordering a few dishes so best to go with someone to share. Service was good but bar was great as well.

Three of us walked in tonight, and had dinner at the bar. These were the only seats available as the reservations were full for the evening. The food was simply incredible. We had a razor clams in a tomato sauce that was so delicious we had to order more bread so that we didn't leave any of it behind. We had jamon that was aged 42 months and thinly sliced. Melted in the mouth. We had pinxtos - so good! We then tried three entrées, including the octopus, the gnocchi, and the garlic shrimp. All of them were outstanding. Finally, it didn't seem right, not to try dessert. We had the cheesecake, the chocolate, ice cream, and the rice pudding, and they were also different and special. We really had a truly delicious experience tonight. Hats off to the bartender, who explained everything as we ate and made wonderful recommendations.

Nice ambiance, small space BUT great food and drinks! The ONLY downside is ...... sketchy neighborhood.

We had a beautiful dinner while on a weekend trip to Richmond. Seating is incredibly limited in this intimate dining room, so reservations are a must. The dining room is dimly lit but does get noisy as tables are closely positioned to each other so maybe not the most romantic. Street parking is available but we walked from our hotel less than 1 mile away. The menu of tapas plates changes often so we asked for the specials that night and tried two (one a paella-type dish and one a roasted squash dish). We also ordered off the seasonal menu and had a total of 6 dishes to share between the 2 of us. We were incredibly hungry, but that amount of dishes was almost too much. Our waiter kept the plates coming as they were ready and made sure we had a steady stream of cocktails to go with them. My partner had several cocktails (on and off menu) with aquavit and loved them. The bartender made me one of THE best pisco sours I've ever had. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a gastronomic experience in Richmond!

"Happy Birthday Pops," Mr. RVA thought, peering out upon lush, green meadows, leading to the massive Mount of Horns, situated south of the city of San Sebastian. "Man, I wish you could see me now," the transcendental, melodic vibes, mixed with soft clinging silverware & laughter of patrons, comfortably bringing him back to his dining escapade of the evening. Nestled in the historically African-American district of Jackson Ward, lies Richmond's award winning restaurant. The glow of amber lights accentuated chestnut wood tables and exposed brick. The quaint, debonair locale has an air of exclusiveness, as one takes in the surrounding ambiance. Golden framed, scenic artwork captured the imagination of patrons, adding a distinct flare the the cozy atmosphere. The menu is enriched with tantalizingly delicious, Basque-inspired cuisine. This was curated by none other than husband & wife duo, House Manager/Owner Lyne Doetzer and Chef/Owner Randall Doetzer. One could bet, almost three years ago, at the genesis point, that they didn't imagine receiving accolades from Esquire Magazine, Forbes, Richmond Magazine, and the Gordinier List in the coming years. Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, aurkezten dizut, The Noble, The Beautiful, Restaurant Adarra. @restaurantadarra . Tapas¹- Smoked Mussels~ Carefully, handpicked Mussels, smokey, cured Serrano Ham, White Beans, diced Leeks, swimming in a warm Saffron,Tomato-based Broth. . Tapas²- Txipirones Rellenos~ Baby Sea Squid, topped with zesty Chiles & resting on a bed of Olive Oil. . Tapas³- Shrimp~ Head-on jumbo Shrimp, in a savory, garlicky, Al Ajillo Sauce, topped with Herbs & fresh Parsley. . Wine Pairing- a glass of 2019 Albariño, Rego Do Sol , Rías Baixas, Spain. . Jake- Thank you for your hospitality, rapport, and recommendations. Much Obliged Good Sir. . Shout out to Carly and Diana. It was truly a pleasure meeting you Ladies & thank you for the follows. You know I kept looking at each dish received at your table. . Please, if you haven't already, follow me on my official Instgram page @Discoveringrva and take a journey with the Gentleman, "Mr. RVA" and uncover the hidden gems of our noteworthy city. . #discoveringrva . #804 #va #virginia #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #delish #foodpic #eating #foodandwine #eeeeeats #foodiegram #igfood #forkyeah Carlie Diana guest

Our anticipation for a delightful evening there was an undeniable undercurrent of racial discrimination that overshadowed our hopes for a pleasant evening at Addara. at Addara was overshadowed by an undeniable undercurrent of racial discrimination. From prolonged wait times (we had a reservation for 6:45 and we were not seated until 7:15, plus a Caucasian couple came in after us and was seated immediately and then we overheard that their reservation was not until 7:30 pm) to the discernibly biased glances (the hostess was very rude and did not give any explanation why we were seated so late), the differential treatment was palpable (after being seated in the bar, not a table, the bartender did not set a table, did not give us a menu, did not offer us any drink, and did not acknowledge us, we left). In an era where we champion inclusivity, such experiences are not just disheartening but deeply alarming. With 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I've been trained to observe, understand, and empathize. Yet, that evening, it was I who was the subject of unwarranted scrutiny and prejudice. My expertise teaches me to seek understanding, but what occurred was unambiguously biased. I urge Adarra to reflect and rectify. Discrimination tarnishes not just those subjected to it, but our collective humanity. To future patrons, choose establishments that truly value every individual. In our journey toward unity, there's no space for such divisive behavior.

Ambiance is great. We sat at the bar since they were booked and we had no reservations. The bartender was amazing. One of the best I've ever had the privilege of being served by. But there was someone that was "testing" wines and was vulgar and loud. The clams for an appetizer were surprising. They tasted awfully similar to the clams in a can. I guess this was supposed to be a play on an old school snack. My wife had enjoyed clams, crackers and hot sauce as a kid. They gave chips instead. The check legit says "tinned clams". The entrees weren't bad at all. I had gnocchi and sly wife had the muscles. Great flavors and texture. Cooked perfectly. The cheesecake mousse with oil oil was weird but somehow tasted good all together. Ultimately this place is the typical Richmond personality an vibe. It's not a romantic candle lit dinner or a high end upscale place. But it's ok for a night out to talk and share a meal.

Racist management, racist bartender. Had a 6:45pm reservation and was still made to stand at the front entrance way past the reservation time. The female manager at this restaurant used the word "pissy" when explaining why my Asian husband and I (African-American) were denied seating at the bar nevertheless gave those same seats to a white older couple that did not have a reservation to sit at the bar. We were the ONLY minorities there.You tell me what that looks like? Minorities are not welcome, so don't spend your money here, go to Lillie Pearl instead.

The menu at Restaurant Adarra pushed all my husband's buttons, so we came here for dinner. What a surprise -- everything we tried was very good! The tinned items were high quality, and we had several of those. The best thing we had by far was the gnocci with rabbit. So rich, so pillowy, so tender... We enjoyed the experience overall.

Fantastic, cozy atmosphere with great twists on classic cocktails. We dined at the bar. It felt like we stumbled upon a secret. The staff was super attentive, chill, and knowledgable. I'll just say this: the stuffed squid special bumps Richmond up a few notches on the "best cities in the USA" list, in my humble opinion.

Exceptional service and exceptional food. You can tell that the staff love the restaurant and that speaks volumes. I had probably the best mocktail I have ever had. I asked for Herbal and not too sweet. I was delivered a Thyme and Pineapple concoction that was just perfect. We got the Jamón, olives, gnocchi, and rabbit- all were superb. The mushroom sauce that came in the gnocchi and rabbit were similar, but different and delicious in their own way. Gnocchi were perfect pillows and rabbit just fell off the bone. We finished with the Raw Honey Panna Cotta that had wonderful flavor and fresh basil and peaches on top. Also delicious. My friend ordered a port and the server/FOH said that she thought the glass was one she brought that was her grandmother's, which was just cute and the perfect way to end the meal. It only took 7 months to try it out, but it was worth the wait. On my list of places to keep in mind and recommend when I have the chance. (Don't mind the photos, the restaurant was dark and I don't believe in using flash while in an intimate setting)

Holy sh.... amazing. The small menu at first had question my decision to come here. I mean, i dont eat the infidel meat (pork lol), so that left 1/4 of the menu out. We asked our waiter what to get and he suggested the Shrimp as one of his favorites. We decided to also get the Gnocchi and their special which was softshell crabs. We got the crabs first. Amazing. 10/10. The 2 crabs were a cooked perfectly in this amazing lemon and something sauce. Ugh. I need it again.... The Gnocchi came next and damn, it was delicious. I said to myself, "Yashar. This is bangin'. Even if the shrimp sucks, ill give it 5 stars." I mean, how could it be better than the Crabs???!??! ..... ......... O. M. G. THE SHRIMP CAME. I DIED AND WAS BORN AGAIN. The sauce. The pepper. The flavor. I won't blaspheme the dish with my amateurish writing and dumb descriptions. Just get it. All in all, 10/10 x 3. Then, dessert. We got the smoked ice cream with olive oil, salt, a sweet sauce, and polenta cake. F$!# me. Another 10/10 This is now our go to spot. We drove here from Virginia Beach and to be honest, the 2 hr drive was worth it. Im sure the 420 hr drive back will be too. Salute to the chef(s)!

Cute corner spot in Jackson Ward in the old Rogue Gentlemen space. Impressed with the service--fast and friendly. Not so impressed with the menu--they do not claim to be small plates, but they are. And not much variety at all--although the waitress convinced us to try the skate, and we were very glad we did, because it was delicious. I came not so hungry. Had I been hungrier, I would've left hungry. This is the kind of place you go to for drinks and a light appetizer. Not a meal.

Live down the street from here and it always looks busy so we decided to pop in to the bar. Menu is a bit on the smaller side but what we tried was good. Drink menu is also slightly smaller and limited but both the cocktails and wine that were recommend were delicious. This is definitely a special occasion spot in my opinion since the cost of your meal can get pricey

Amazing date night spot. Romantic and cozy setting, food is incredible and staff is kind, courteous and knowledgable. Really glad we were able to visit while in town.

Delicious tinned fish. Yes you heard that right. Get the rabbit gnocchi. It blew my mind! Wouldn't return often. Too pricey for very small portions but overall sensational food and service in a lovely environment.

Fantastic addition to the RVA culinary scene. Dined here on their second night open. I always expect issues going this early after opening and only had one small blip with the reservation. After getting that settled, we dined at the bar which is a nice centerpiece of the quaint restaurant. About 10-12 can be seated at the bar and up to about 35-40 total in the restaurant. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails. Both well executed. Adarra's concept is centered around small plates, with just a few large plates on their menu (which will be seasonal). We ordered 5 small plates which seemed about right for 2. Warm olives with harissa and citrus was a nice start. That was followed by Iberico de Bellata Pata Negra (ham from Iberian pigs that feed on acorns only). Outstanding flavor and texture, as expected from this grade of ham. Next up was Octopus stew with chick peas and aioli. Very hearty, incredible flavor and texture, and a little heat. Well done. I wanted more. Roasted skate with smoked butter was served next. First time trying skate for me and it didn't disappoint. Nice crisp on the outside and a delicate fish inside (take caution with the little bones). Our last small plate was a gnocchi with a variety of mushrooms and ricotta in a light broth. Another well executed and flavorful dish and a great way to close our first meal here. Will return soon to try some of the other menu items.

We had the most amazing time this evening at Adarra for my husband's birthday! They truly made this a special evening for him and we could not be hall Every dish is crafted with care and flavor. They are all small-medium sized plates, great for sharing so you get to try a variety of options. Great vibe and a great addition to RVA!