Reviews Sirena Serious Eatalian

Our server did a great job taking care of us tonight. We enjoyed everything from the bread to the tiramisu. The rich flavor of the ingredients and the freshness made each dish so pleasurable to eat. Grilled octopus and sauteed calamari were so savory that we intentionally took our time to enjoy every bite. Frutti de mare (tonight's special) and spaghetti alle vongole were amazing as well. We appreciated the generous portion of the seafood in each dish. Tiramisu was the perfect dessert to conclude this wonderful meal. Truly this is one of the best dining experiences we've ever had.

Consistently THE BEST Italian food in Hampton Roads. And one of the best restaurants in Hampton Roads. See for yourself! And don't pay attention to some of the other reviews this place is fabulous. I'm a regular here and I've never been disappointed and I'm always pleasantly surprised.

I have to start by saying that as a chef from a Sicilian family, I am very particular about my food, especially Italian, and I take it very seriously. To the point where one negative aspect will ruin the entire meal and experience for me. That being said, I took my mother here for dinner tonight. The experience couldn't possibly have been any better. The bread while we waited was flawless. The crispy crust was perfectly thin and the bread was perfect. Even the water was the best I've ever had. Seriously, when the water gets your attention, it says a whole lot. The drinks were perfect and not watered down. I had the linguine con calamari. The roasted vegetables, capers, and cherry tomatoes were the perfect compliment to the dish. The sauce was spot on in flavor and texture, with just the right amount of kick to it to wake up your tastebuds. The calamari was so fresh and right in the sweet spot of perfectly cooked to the peak of tenderness. My mother had the lump flounder special with gnocchi, pine nuts, spinach, and raisins. As a lifelong native of Virginia Beach, my second passion behind cooking has always been fishing. I have been catching, cleaning, and preparing fresh fish dishes since I was 9 years old. In the 34 years since, I've made some amazing and memorable dishes. But nothing came close to what I tasted tonight. That dish was hands down the single greatest thing I've ever tasted in my life, and that is the highest praise I can ever give. Hats off to the chef, I tip my hat to you. The tiramisu was flawless. Real tiramisu with house made lady fingers. Not the previously frozen low budget cake version every other restaurant around here serves. The atmosphere is perfectly cozy, and the staff is wonderful, kind, and very welcoming. No amount of words and praise can ever give this experience the credit it deserves. I found my new favorite restaurant, and I couldn't be happier that it's across the street from my house. Everybody here deserves a congratulations on a job well done, you're amazing and I wish you a lifetime of success and happy guests.

Amazing food, cool owner, good wine selection the only thing I’d recommend is to put a sauce type on the description

our first time eating at Sirena was at the recommendation of a friend and they did not steer us wrong! the food was authentic, very tasty, and made from fresh ingredients. the salad was crisp and tasty, the house made bread was accompanied by EEVO that is delish, and all of our entrees were excellent. the portion size will make you want to share or take home for lunch. we will definitely be back. reservations are suggested.

Update: Still as good as ever. Service is great only outdone by the delicious food. We loved this place when it was in Norfolk so we took the drive to Va Beach and found the food to be every bit as good. The owner remembered us though we have not seen him in years. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and directed us to a great bottle of wine. The highest praise I can give to the restaurant is it is the only restaurant that my wife will order something different every time we had gone previously because what ever she orders is her new favorite. My only drawback is it was 5 minutes away now it's 35 minutes. I also must say I liked the charm of the old location, but none of this has any bearing on the food. I seriously recommend the food here, you will not be disappointed unless you choose to be.

Sirena is one of the very few places in Southside where you can get Italian food cooked with spices. Because the folks in this region are not fond of the taste of Italian spices, most of the restaurants dumb down this cuisine. Get a reservation and go to Sirena for really well-prepared Italian. You will not regret it.

A great place to dine, my first time there, the owner came up during the meal, checked on everything and said my spoon will become my best friend. He wasn't kidding, the sauce was outstanding mixed with the mussels, clams shrimp and calamari that you used the spoon on every bite to enjoy it all. The bread dipped in oil and fresh parmesan was warm and perfectly crusted. Definitely worth another trip.