Best Authentic Restaurants in Glen Allen

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Melting Pot - Richmond

4.5

Awesome(1910)

$$$$

• Fondue • Richmond

Booked 41 times today

The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won't find at any other restaurant. Here, you'll discover all the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, an award winning wine list & fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion, from a romantic date to a get-together with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot always hits the spot. The Melting Pot offers the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces & your favorite chocolate fondue desserts. To highlight your meal we also offer over 600 wines with a Wine Manager on premise. Make reservations today & come dip into something different. NOTE: OpenTable reservations are for full meal service only. Please contact The Melting Pot directly for cheese & dessert or dessert only service.

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2. Casa del Barco - Short Pump

4.2

Awesome(678)

$$$$

• Mexican • Richmond

Booked 18 times today

Casa del Barco is Richmond’s premier destination for redefined Mexican cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients. Our list of tequilas is still growing and pleases the casual spirit sippers to the most seasoned aficionados.

3. Casa Italiana

4.6

Exceptional(786)

$$$$

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 7 times today

Family. Everything about our story comes back to that one word. Our story started in Carini, Italy and our individual journeys have brought us all here to Richmond, Virginia. The family is back together again, and is ready to share our passion for family and great food. From our Famiglia to yours...We are proud to bring the flavors of Old (vecchio) and New (nuovo) Italy to the table. From classic dishes that the Genova family made on Sundays for family dinner to new and unique twists on Italian cuisine, every dish is made with love.

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4. Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8

Exceptional(1103)

$$$$

• French • Richmond

Booked 13 times today

Bienvenue Chez Max!Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.

5. Lehja

4.7

Exceptional(994)

$$$$

• Indian • Richmond

Booked 12 times today

Lehja is an award winning modern Indian restaurant in Richmond, Va .Our Executive Chef Sunny Baweja has been named Semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for"Best Chef Mid Atlantic" category for 2019.We have been proudly named as “Restaurant of the Year” by Richmond Magazine this year in Richmond. Lehja serves outstanding authentic and modern Indian Cuisine, served in an elegant surounding. We are located at Short Pump Towne Center. Sunny Baweja, always strives the freshest ingredients and seasonal menu.Our Wine List Has been awarded "Award of excellence" by Wine Spectator.Sunny Baweja has been invited to Food Festivals across the country .Sunny has won many competitions around like Broad Appetit, Burger Blast, American Heart Association’s Heart ball 2018 “Chefs Challenge”to name a few.Sunny was also the Headliner Chef at 2018 “ Taste of Richmond” organized by Richmond Times Dispatch. Washingtonian magazine has also featured Lehja as one of the must visit Richmond Spots.

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6. Stella's - Richmond

4.8

Exceptional(2514)

$$$$

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 30 times today

Stella’s honors rustic & modern Greek cuisine, bringing the freshest ingredients & Mediterranean fare table side.

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7. Portico Restaurant - Richmond

4.8

Exceptional(2894)

$$$$

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 60 times today

Our State of the Art Heated Tent is Back for the Winter and Fall Season! Designed and Built in Anchorage Alaska our Tent is heated by 4 45,000Kilowatt Infared Heaters, 10 Propane Gas Heaters, and a special opening for our Wood Fireplace. The Tent Makes our Patio Comfortable for seating no matter the weather. Our Tent is Due to be removed for the Spring and Summer Season in Mid MayWELCOME to Portico Restaurant & Bar We are open for Lunch Daily 11:30am to 2:00pm and Dinner 4:30pm-9:00pm, and Sunday Brunch From 11:00am-2:00pm Italian inspired Cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a Covered Heated Tent in the Winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.Take-Out from 4:30pm to 8pm Daily and can be ordered through our Website at www.porticorichmond.com or simply call 804-741-4800

8. L'Opossum

4.9

Exceptional(2555)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 21 times today

L'Opossum offers dinner Tuesday-Saturday for parties of one to a maximum of six guests. Multiple reservations booked on the same night to form a group larger than six guests are not permitted and will be canceled. Reservations for parties of one to four guests are allotted 2 hours. Parties of five to six guests are allotted 2.5 hours. Please be courteous to your fellow diners by arriving and leaving on time. To view a sample menu, visit www.lopossum.com - Thank you!

9. Azzurro

4.6

Exceptional(1682)

$$$$

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 13 times today

Relaxed refinement, outstanding meals, and impeccable service blend to create unforgettable Italian dining at Azzurro. Whether seated on the softly-lit patio or inside near the comfort of a crackling fireplace, this award-winning restaurant embodies an elegant, yet warm, intimate ambiance. Here you will be greeted by a friendly, attentive staff eager to assist you with seating, menu selection, and an extensive wine list. Most important is our desire to provide an exceptional, memorable experience. Ranging from a casual luncheon to celebrating that most special occasion, Azzurro is the ideal choice.

10. Lolita's

4.8

Exceptional(254)

$$$$

• Mexican • Richmond

Booked 17 times today

Lolita’s is a space where we can embody & celebrate the traditions passed down to us. We source our corn from Tamoa that works directly with small communities in Mexico for the freshest heirloom corn.We practice traditional methods of preparation, which increase nutritional value and create rich flavor. Such as nixtamalization, grain roasting, and whole grain milling.

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Glen Allen

Best Authentic Restaurants in Glen Allen

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Melting Pot - Richmond

2. Casa del Barco - Short Pump

3. Casa Italiana

4. Chez Max - Richmond VA

5. Lehja

6. Stella's - Richmond

7. Portico Restaurant - Richmond

8. L'Opossum

9. Azzurro

10. Lolita's

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