RIgoletto Italian Bakery and Cafe is a family-owned Italian Restaurant and Bakery with a world of traditional Italian food and pastries.
We opened our doors to Hampton Roads in 2006 and since then w…
I've only had the Florentina Panini here so far, but it's perfect! The bread has a crispy crust with the right amount of tender chewiness, the meat is juicy and well seasoned, the cheese is there but not overpowering, and the tomato and onion help bring out the wine notes with their sweetness. It really pairs well with their garlic fries, which are crisp and fluffy with a nice amount of garlic and cheese. I'll definitely be ordering more in the future.
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Arelynn D
33 contributions
1 day ago
• DoorDash order
Good not great. I would say the Gnocchi was good, about on level with Olive Garden on that it's satisfying but not something to write home about. I did like that the grilled chicken I added came already cut, and the pancetta did elevate the dish. But the sauce was very salty, yet somehow also under seasoned. The bakery is definitely where they shine. The Large Plain Cannoli had the crispiest shell even though I was the dasher's 3rd stop. The cream had the perfect balance of sweetness and smooth texture. The powdered sugar on top added to the flavor without over sweetening. I highly recommend the baked goods. The food, I really only recommend if you're looking for a place with more gluten free options than other restaurants.
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Elizabeth K
Emerging Expert • 7 contributions
8/04/25
• DoorDash order
The Florentina lived up to the hype!
Meat was tender and flavorful, bread was amazing and fresh! A real winner!
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Meghan A
Emerging Expert • 14 contributions
19/10/24
• DoorDash order
Chicken Napoli salad was delicious, greens crisp and fresh and I chose grilled chicken, it was nicely seasoned. Lobster Tail was okay, the pastry itself was good but I didn't love the pastry cream, it had a flavor that was off compared to what I am used to at my favorite Italian bakeries in NY and Boston.
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Adam D
3 contributions
28/07/24
• DoorDash review
Okay so I've been here in person and ordered from DoorDash. I just have to say, this place has the most bland and overpriced "Italian" food I've ever had the misfortune of ingesting. Chicken was dry as all hell, texture was rubbery and gross like the precooked garbage from Subway. The bolognese just tastes like ground beef in canned tomato sauce, absolutely zero depth of flavor, and the Alfredo sauce was pretty much just thick, hot milk. All in all, this place is actually worse than many chain Italian places I've been too, and yes that includes Olive Garden and Carraba's. If I could give less than 1 star I would, we were thoroughly unimpressed with the whole experience.
