The Wine Whisperer

5.0

206 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you!

Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer!

No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 310-6161
Website
http://whisperrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our Whisper Room offers private dining for seated groups of up to 14 and standing cocktail hours for groups of up to 20. Please reach out to Amber for more information.

Location
11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118
Area
Henrico
Cross Street
We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Stump the Somm Dinner: The Rematch
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
30 Jan 2025 only
Who paired it best? It’s a battle of the palates... a showdown of the somms… a test to determine WHO PAIRED IT BETTER?! This past summer, Jenna and Amber went head-to-head on pairing wines across a menu of, well, difficult pairings. You came. You tasted. You voted. And Jenna took home the title of World’s Greatest Food and Wine Pairer*! This year, Amber wants another chance, and she’s not holding back. Join us for a five course tasting menu with each course paired alongside two wines… one pick from Jenna, reigning champion, and one pick from Amber, eager to prove herself. If you missed this event last year, you really missed something special. Close out your damp January with a bang! $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

Offers

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer
Multiple dates available
Wed - 17:00 - 19:30
Join us each Wednesday night between 5 - 7:30 pm for our weekly Winesday tasting. Featuring Whisperer favorites and new additions to the line up, this tasting is a casual, drop in event. No tickets are needed in advance. Tickets are $20 at the door ($10 for Wine Club Members!) and no reservations are required. We’d love to see you at the tasting table!

Gobbler SlidersUS$18.00
oven roasted turkey and turkey gravy, savory breaded dressing, and cranberry sauce on toasted hawaiian rolls
Filet BitesUS$18.00
tender morsels of filet mignon served with a trio of sauces - horseradish mayo, black garlic aioli, and thai ketchup
Fig & Pig in a BlanketUS$16.00
fig preserves, gorgonzola, and prosciutto wrapped in puff pastry
Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & BurrataUS$15.00
roasted broccolini and white beans topped with pecorino and red pepper flake with creamy burrata
Duck Confit Street TacosUS$17.00
shredded confit duck on flour tortillas (2), topped w/ tomatillo salsa verde, pickled red onions & cilantro
Winter SaladUS$12.00
spring mix tossed in a shallot vinaigrette with dried cranberries, walnuts, roasted beets, and goat cheese
HummusUS$10.00
roasted red pepper hummus topped with roasted pumpkin seeds, chili oil, and feta. served w/ pita & crudite
Smoked Trout DipUS$12.00
Alpine inspired smoked trout dip, w/ ricotta and crostini
Whipped FetaUS$12.00
creamy whipped feta with pomegranate seeds, mint, crusted pistachio and lemon zest. served w/ pita
Olive TapenadeUS$10.00
rustic chopped olive tapenade with garlic, red pepper, and capers / crostini
Spicy Glazed CashewsUS$6.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff PastryUS$14.00
creamy brie wrapped in rich puff pastry and baked with honey and thyme
The Whisper BoardUS$18.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses served with crostini
The Rumor BoardUS$32.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses and two meats served with crostini
The Ultimate BoardUS$45.00
five artisanal cheeses and three charcuterie selections served with crostini

Flatbreads

Goat & ProsciuttoUS$14.00
humboldt fog goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, apple, honey, and arugula
Brie & PearUS$12.00
belletoile triple creme brie, anjou pear, caramelized onion, balsamic glaze, and arugula
Mushroom & LeekUS$14.00
mushrooms sautéed in cognac over leek puree with pecorino, arugula, and black truffle oil

Caviar

Just a SpoonfulUS$25.00
enjoy a generous spoonful of Sturia Siberian Premieur Caviar with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Vintage CaviarUS$85.00
a 30g tin of Vintage caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Premier CaviarUS$100.00
a 30g tin of Premier caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Oscietra Caviar US$115.00
a 30g tin of Oscietra caviar served with creme fraiche and chips

Lunch Entrees

sandwiches and salads available between 11a-230p

Turkey & BrieUS$14.00
oven roasted turkey and brie on baguette with arugula, apple, and whole grain mustard; served with chips and mixed greens
Miso Glazed Salmon SaladUS$22.00
tamari and miso glazed salmon over a chopped asian cabbage salad tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette with crispy wontons, cilantro, and roasted peanuts

Entrees

dinner entrees available from 4p - close

Lamb LollipopsUS$32.00
roasted lamb lollipops drizzled with a red wine demi glaze over roasted potatoes and asparagus
Country Captain ChickenUS$26.00
pan seared chicken thighs in a rich red bell pepper and curried tomato sauce served over jasmine rice
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00
fresh tagliatelle pasta tossed in a savory shallot and garlic bolognese sauce with ground wagyu beef, finished with shaved parmesan
Miso Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$22.00
tamari and miso glazed salmon over a chopped asian cabbage salad tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette with crispy wontons, cilantro, and roasted peanuts

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$8.00
Chocolate Caramel SouffleUS$8.00
Creme BruleeUS$10.00
Mixed Berry GelatoUS$8.00
Nightingale Ice Cream SandwichesUS$9.00
flavors available are Classic, Cookie Monster, and Key Lime

What 206 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Virginia
Best Overall
Virginia
Best Service
Virginia
Best Ambience
Virginia
Best Value
Virginia
Neighbourhood gem
Virginia
Great for fine wines
Richmond
Best Overall
Richmond
Best Food
Richmond
Best Service
Richmond
Best Ambience
Richmond
Best Value
Richmond
Neighbourhood gem
Richmond
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wine Whisperer is a "wonderful gem" in Richmond, perfect for wine enthusiasts and food lovers alike. With "exceptional service" and a "knowledgeable staff," it offers expertly paired wines and a "delicious" menu that evolves with the seasons. The intimate atmosphere and "romantic vibe" make it ideal for any occasion.

206 Reviews

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Myra
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and wine are great and this restaurant gives you the rare personal experience where you get to know the team, who are over the top. Highly recommend!
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Leslie
VIP
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the Wine Whisperer. The staff was very knowledgeable about wine. Our server recommended some great selections. Our food was all good .. shishitos, whipped feta, lamb lollipops, flatbread, tacos… all were delicious. The ambience is as good as it can be .. looking out on a strip mall parking lot is hard to disguise!
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Lisa
VIP
Richmond
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is always good as is our experience. Staff is very knowledgeable. However, Beef bolognese had too much tomato sauce and spicy. Much more than normal.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Jacksonville
769 reviews
5.0
769 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We treated my sister and her friend to Sunday lunch at Wine Whisperer. Josh recommended the Italian Rose Prosecco which we all enjoyed (and bought bottles for home at the end of the meal). We split the red pepper hummus to start and each ordered the turkey brie sandwich. All were delicious. Josh provided outstanding service throughout. The environment is both sophisticated and relaxing. Guests have a choice of sitting at the bar or at tables. Wine is reasonably priced -- select a bottle and a $10 corkage fee is added to the retail price. This is a much better value than at most restaurants which mark their wines up by 2 or 3 times retail. We will return when we are in Richmond again. Highly recommended!!
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Kate
Richmond
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such lovely staff. Amazingly knowledgeable about wine and how the heck do they figure out what you like from just a few questions?! Such a fun night thank you!
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Donna
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about The Wine Whisperer. The chicken entree is one of many delicious food offerings, the variety of wine by the glass is top notch and so is the amazing expertise of the staff.
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Wendy
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to The Wine Whisperer. Ingrid took excellent care of us and made our Dealers Choice flight exceptionally personalized through a series of questions to better understand what we would like. That’s the first time we have had such an experience and it panned out very well for us!
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Laurie
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cute and cozy, this is a little gem in Short Pump's Pump shopping center. Never mind that it's across from the Chik-Fil-A. You soon forget that after you enter this charming bistro for date night or a double date. I highly recommend it for wine lovers, although other adult beverages are served. (I would not bring kids or even teens, since it's really not a family restaurant kind of spot, especially with the wine shop at the entrance.) The service is knowledgeable and friendly, and the food is delicious, if a bit pricey. You can dine tapas style or choose from several starters and entrees. We did the latter, but the former would have been fun too. The Christmas specials, based on the owner's mom's recipes, were a very clever addition to the menu. My only criticism is that the specials menu, which was printed on blue paper with a tiny font, was a struggle for me to read in the ambient lighting without turning on my phone flashlight like an old lady; consequently, I did not order anything from that menu. The Wine Whisperer is a winner and sure to be a local favorite.
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Myron
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We received great help from our server. He was able to provide great wine pairings based on our meal selection our individual taste preferences. The food selections were fantastic, as well. We will make a visit to The Whisper a routine habit.
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Karen
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a very enjoyable time at the bar with my friends!
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FAQs

The Wine Whisperer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 310-6161.

The Wine Whisperer is rated 5 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
Area
Henrico
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://whisperrva.com/
Phone number
(804) 310-6161
Private party facilities
Our Whisper Room offers private dining for seated groups of up to 14 and standing cocktail hours for groups of up to 20. Please reach out to Amber for more information.

The Wine Whisperer

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Stump the Somm Dinner: The Rematch

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer

Nibbles

Gobbler SlidersUS$18.00

Filet BitesUS$18.00

Fig & Pig in a BlanketUS$16.00

Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & BurrataUS$15.00

Duck Confit Street TacosUS$17.00

Winter SaladUS$12.00

HummusUS$10.00

Smoked Trout DipUS$12.00

Whipped FetaUS$12.00

Olive TapenadeUS$10.00

Spicy Glazed CashewsUS$6.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff PastryUS$14.00

The Whisper BoardUS$18.00

The Rumor BoardUS$32.00

The Ultimate BoardUS$45.00

Flatbreads

Goat & ProsciuttoUS$14.00

Brie & PearUS$12.00

Mushroom & LeekUS$14.00

Caviar

Just a SpoonfulUS$25.00

Sturia Vintage CaviarUS$85.00

Sturia Premier CaviarUS$100.00

Sturia Oscietra Caviar US$115.00

Lunch Entrees

Turkey & BrieUS$14.00

Miso Glazed Salmon SaladUS$22.00

Entrees

Lamb LollipopsUS$32.00

Country Captain ChickenUS$26.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

Miso Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$22.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$8.00

Chocolate Caramel SouffleUS$8.00

Creme BruleeUS$10.00

Mixed Berry GelatoUS$8.00

Nightingale Ice Cream SandwichesUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Wine Whisperer offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Wine Whisperer restaurant rated?

Is The Wine Whisperer currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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