Ambrogia Caffé Enoteca - Cape Charles

I believe this is likely the best restaurant in Cape Chuck. Reservations are essential due to the limited number of tables. The food was expertly prepared, and the service was excellent and attentive.

I visited the weekend before the Labor Day rush in Cape Charles and had a delightful experience at the cafe, which embraces a strongly Italian/European vibe. We arrived in the morning before brunch started at 10 AM and enjoyed some cappuccinos. Once brunch was available, we ordered the flatbread and focaccia pizza (both of which are pictured). They were both delicious! The flatbread featured speck, which reminded me of my travels in Northern Italy where this topping is quite popular. The focaccia pizza was perfectly crispy on the outside, airy on the inside, and had a wonderful chewy texture with fantastic flavor. The service was friendly, and I believe the owner is an Italian-American. Overall, I highly recommend this cafe if you’re looking to enjoy a slice of Italy during your time on Cape Charles’ shores.

This quaint restaurant with only seven tables offers the best Southern Italian cuisine I’ve ever experienced. It was truly a five-star outing. The food was fresh and incredibly tasty, featuring a weekly rotating menu that highlights local ingredients, all served in a traditional Italian course style. The portions for the main courses were beautifully presented and just the right size. We enjoyed the scallops and flounder for our mains (apologies for the forkful missing from the flounder). Christine, the owner, curates an excellent wine list! While we didn’t indulge in dessert this time, we’ll definitely return to Cape Charles just for Ambrogia!

If I could give this a million stars I would. I had one of the best meals of my life here this past week. I know that people go to Cape Charles to eat seafood, and they may overlook this incredible gem, so I want to make sure everyone knows how absolutely exceptional this restaurant is.First of all, the service was excellent. The knowledge of wine, the food, the preparation was described in perfect detail, both in the menu and in person by the servers.I love the fact that the menu is small, reflecting that the chef cooks everything from scratch and uses local ingredients. You are in the hands of the chef, and trust me you will not be disappointed.I wanted to order the entire menu but I kept it simple. I ordered the olives, the cheese tray and the meat tray, and oh my, was I impressed! Olives were the best I've had outside of Italy, the meats included a truffle salami and proper mortadella with pistachios! The cheeses were stunning, including one with ash and black truffle. Then the crostini appetizer was executed with perfection. Gorgonzola, local honey, bee pollen, on perfectly hand cut and toasted delicate bread. It was so complex yet simple . . I wanted to weep when I ate it.I ordered the branzino, which was pan seared with black garlic and truffle. It came with the most beautiful sauteed zucchini. I literally could have sat there and eaten that for hours.I got the flight of red and white wines, which did not disappoint!Ended with the chocolate pistachio tiramisu which was truly one of a kind. It melted in your mouth at the same time had the consistency of a beautiful cloud. It was airy, barely sweet, and had essence of cocoa and pistachio throughout.I want to also add that this restaurant is exceptional not just for Cape Charles but for the country. I was in the restaurant business in the San Francisco Bay area for decades, my family is still in it. I've traveled all over the world and this was one of the most phenomenal meals I've ever had. I also really appreciate the fact that they let you sit and eat and savor the food. I ate at a couple of other restaurants in the area the same week and was rushed. This restaurant lets you sit and enjoy every single moment of what will be one of the most wonderful meals you will ever have. I cannot rave enough.Wishing this restaurant the absolute best, and national recognition! I will drive hours again to eat another meal here!

Delicious authentic Italian food, quaint ambiance. Great service, very attentive. We’re definitely going back!