Edo's Squid

Ssshhhh 🤫 don't let anyone know!?! Best kept semi-secret in RVA!! Top five all-time best Italian 🇮🇹 meals yours' truly has ever experienced!! 😍 Very small, unpretentious, second story eatery with fabulous, fresh, luscious food 😋. The staff is on point in both efficiency and execution! Just a symphony of motion....🤯 We ordered Rockfish and Monkfish Fra Diavolo specials, both of which were cooked to perfection (as well as the Pasta) and the heat of the Fra Diavolo, perfectly spicy without killing taste buds 😏🥵😃. And the Veal Picata, 🙄 melt-n-your-mouth! Fried Squid 🦑 and Chopped Liver antipasti were heavenly 🌠 as was the fresh made, rustic bread with accompanying olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Can not wait to return for another round of Italian perfection!!! Make sure you have a reservation or get there before 5:00 and wait in line; well worth the effort!!!!! Take a night light or your phone to help see 👀 the wonderful plates🍝 (as well as the bill) 💸

AMAZING food and great portions for the price. Everything we have tried has been delicious!!! Only downsides are you need a reservation and there isn't much standing room to wait for your table. Even with a reservation we waited over 30 minutes for our table. -- food was absolutely worth the wait though! It isn't handicap accessible and need to go up a long flight of stairs. It is a tight fit and very loud, so not a good spot for chatting. I think this place is amazing and such a wonderful local find! I would highly recommend it!!

Food was GREAT, portions were huge (like, really big, it seemed like people around us were sharing things). The only thing I could say it the seating arrangements are a little tight, but it’s also not a big space in there— it wouldn’t stop me from going back. We were a party of two on a Friday night and we didn’t have a reservation and we were able to get it, but I would recommend a reservation.

Immensely enjoyed the food and can't wait to go back. Very inconspicuous place, if you're not paying attention, you'll walk right by it. Even the entry is simply a staircase until you get upstairs. First impression, place is fairly small, but some of the seating is cramped. Your neighbors are so close, you'll feel like they're part of your party. Place will get loud when full. Don't expect a quiet dinner. But the food.. Amazing!! Portions aren't only large enough to share, but you'll have plenty for a second or third meal. I'm hoping they won't have the Spaghetti and Crab next time on the menu so I can try something else, because I'll be tempted to get it again. Can't wait to make my next reservation.

Delicious group birthday dinner! Our party was large enough to require family style service - order any apps, but we had a max entree limit (for us, 4 max entrees), any of which could be multiplied to fit the needs of the group. So! For apps, we got the braised fennel (a must!!!!!), roasted peppers with fresh mozz, duck salad, and broccoli rabe. For entrees, we got the crab spaghetti (double order), eggplant parm (double order), rockfish special, and broccolini ricotta pasta. Tiramisu and cannoli for dessert. Everything was so delicious, we couldn't stop dancing in happiness! Thank you!