Europa
Richmond, VA 23219-4220
Phone: (804) 643-0911
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Europa – by Kristine Forrest
The Scene
With its hip location in Downtown's hottest restaurant district, Europa cools its attitude with chic Mediterranean style. Everything about the atmosphere meshes perfectly: the soft colors, the blond wood posts, the open dining room that's loud--but lively. Lunch crowds linger since the restaurant isn't overcrowded, but dinner hours bring out the savvy socialites. The service can be aloof at times, even when the restaurant isn't busy.
The Food
The signature dishes here are the tapas (small portions of a variety of dishes). Try the seafood tapas with grilled tuna tapenade, shrimp brochettes and fried calamari--the variety is fabulous, and you'll love the chance to sample and share.
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Insider Tips
ParkingStreet parking is available, as well as a parking lot across the street from the restaurant.
ServiceOccasionally aloof, even when the restaurant isn't busy.
User Reviews for Europa
03/31/2008 Posted by h82leavehungry
We had the best time at Europa. They were able to seat our walk in party of 8 right away by moving some tables together and the hostess was extremely friendly. We ordered many items from the tapas menu and they came in "spurts" making it easy to share. Our server, Amanda, guided us through the menu and suggested ordering two of most of the items so there would be enough to share. My husband and I wished that some of the tapas were available as entrees! But then we wouldn't have gotten to taste as much. the sangria is also really good. I don't know why people are talking about parking-there is a garage across the street that offers free parking for dinner guests. I have worked around the corner from Europa for the past 8 months and the sign has been there. Also before we even moved here we went to a Rehearsal dinner there and parked in the same lot. And that was in 2006. Both of my experiences at Europa have been really good and I have recommended it to many co-workers. It is not for the person who likes to eat at cookie cutter or chain restaurants. You can't get a grilled chicken breast with (fill in topping here) there. Great for small parties or large groups who are in the mood for a festive atmosphere with character. Try the scallop tapas!
Pros: Ambience, free parking, food!
Cons: not a place to bring kids
01/22/2008 Posted by luvtodineandtravel
Was looking forward to a dinner of tapas, but happy that Europa still offered entrees because a weekly steak is part of my diet regimen. Easy to make reservations (made them day of dining), was seated promptly. Server was ok, warmed up as the evening went on. Calamari was ok. Olive dish was hugeeeee, way more olives than my husband could eat (prob 75 olives and I dont eat them). Caesar is also part of my religion (lol), and that was fantastic. It was my husbands favorite Caesar that he has ever had. Creamy dressing, good croutons, all around good. Bread was warm and spicey, with olive oil for dipping. Filet I ordered was cooked to perfection, my husband ordered several tapas as his entree, and was overly pleased with everything. Dessert was ok, (tres leches cake), would order something else when I go back. Ambience was nice. Casual if you wanted to be casual, but intimate enough that if you wanted to kick up the wardrobe for the night, you could do that as well. Overall, it was a really great dining experience. Still doesn't beat my fav- Sensi- though. However, Europa in in 2nd place. :)
Pros: bread, salad, steak
Cons: dessert, small wine list
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