My friend took me here for brunch and it was an excellent experience. It was hard to decide between the breakfast dishes and fresh pasta but I ended up deciding on breakfast. I chose the eggs polenta which has fennel and prosciutto. So so delicious! I also ordered a fresh pasta to go to have later. This was truly an exceptional meal

Incredible food and service. I was able to make a Saturday reservation for 5pm the morning of via the Resy app. By 530pm, it was PACKED. Outdoor patio, bar, and dining room seating available. The dining room/bar gets VERY cramped and loud - they could definitely do with a few less tables to make their guests more comfortable. We had to adjust our plates/tables every time someone had to get out. I'm honestly surprised it's not a safety hazard/violation. Our waitress Emma was amazing - her recs and modifications were 10/10. She checked in on us frequently and was very attentive throughout our visit. The leek and pancetta bruschetta was truly outstanding. So simple yet such a unique pairing with the rabiola cheese + leek veggie. I got the pistachio pesto pasta as my entree - it was SO creamy, saucy, fresh, and even a bit spicy. Emma suggested adding feta crumbles which made it even more savory. The $11 add-on chicken was okay - it had a lemon pepper taste but was a bit dry. I would have been happy with just the pasta. I got the fig sour and signora rosa cocktails - both light and fresh and delicious. For dessert, my friend and I split their version of the tres lèche - SO good.

Very nice service, hostess is very nice to help find a table during Saturday night dinner time, which was very busy at time. Waitress and busboy were very attentive. Food were great, octopus was excellent , flounder was great

LOVE Uliveto! Went yesterday with my mom for brunch and we had a great time. We got lucky because it was practically empty in there (which never happens, it is always packed). Service was fantastic and our food was amazing as well. The Sicilian salad is one of my favorite salads in RVA and it always comes out perfect. I split that and a PLT (prosciutto, tomato, lettuce) with my mom and it was absolutely delicious. Prosciutto was crispy, bread was toasted but not hard, and we added mozzarella to it. I would highly recommend, definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Richmond! Same owners as Gersi :)

Phenomenal from start to finish. Came here for a late post-dinner bite one time and sat at the bar, this time made a reservation for a full meal. Service is excellent. It's a bit loud and cramped in there but the servers/hosts/bartenders do a great job and are very friendly. Drinks are solid but the food is the real standout here. Even the bread is delicious, I think it's focaccia? Beets and gorgonzola app was delectable, perfectly balanced in flavors, the perfect bite. Pistachio pesto pasta was solid, didn't wow me as much as I had hoped but had a very nice earthy and nutty flavor. Linguine with wild gulf shrimp was so delicious, wonderful blend of Mediterranean flavors and wonderfully spicy! Homemade gnocchi was more traditional in flavor and a comforting meal, it tasted even better when I added crushed chili flakes. Hazelnut panna cotta - drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with berries - heavenly. Tiramisu - slightly more whipped cream forward and less ladyfinger forward but still good.

Wowww, what a gem of a restaurant -- great service, great food, and great ambiance. My friend and I came here because she wanted to try, but I had never heard of this place. Pasta is one of my favorites things to eat and I don't get to eat a lot anymore bc I try to watch my carbs lol. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted and sat (and to mention, the place was busy and packed! So I'm grateful they were able to seat us without a reservation). Our host and waiter were so polite and very attentive. My friend ordered the Pappardalle pasta that came with veal and I ordered the Limone with Shrimp -- both were sooooo good! I also got a side of string beans and they were very fresh and light, I loved them. I definitely recommend eating here and I can't wait to come back and try something new!

Uliveto is the sister restaurant to Gersi and we really like Gersi so we were pretty sure they would compare. Fresh homemade Italian food! Homemade pasta, which is the real deal Excellent flavors, seasonal ingredients and generous portions. They have a core menu and then seasonal specials. Nice wine list and seasonal cocktails Service is good and relatively fast but it's more like a diner service vs upscale restaurant service. Uliveto is in the old Secco Wine Bar location so if you dined there, you know it's SMALL and LOUD inside. The tables were ridiculously close together. While the food is great, I doubt I will be a regular due to the seating and volume. Logistics: Patio seating with umbrellas. Street parking. Gender neutral bathroom. Reservations recommended......we were there on a Saturday and it was packed. +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

I love this place! The food was absolutely amazing and I love that the pasta is homemade. Paired with a Spritz, I felt like I was right back in Florence. It was really busy on a Saturday night and the restaurant is small so I highly recommend making reservations in advance. The staff are all very kind and helpful, explaining menu items that we were unfamiliar with and providing us with drink recommendations. It is street parking only and they also have a small patio when the weather becomes nice.