Chic, understated restaurant with regional Italian cuisine, plus cooking classes & wine tastings.
Anna Beth Tanner
WOW! Orofino has always been my favorite restaurant in Fredericksburg! The gluten free options taste magical!!! I had the best meal today. I started with the green pea soup. It was the perfect starter! It was light and flavorful with a little crunch on top. Then for dinner I had Orecchiette Bari with gluten free pasta. It was INCREDIBLE! The flavors were perfect! I was full, but I had to keep eating because it was so good! Not only was the food perfect, so was our server! Josh F was fabulous! His energy was amazing and made an already perfect dinning experience even better.
… moreF’burg Foodie
We’ve been coming here for about 9 years and have loved every visit. Most recently we visited for dinner on a weeknight and it was great once again! Service is excellent, so is their menu. Their execution is spot-on! Prices are great too, so what’s not to love?!?! There’s a reason the place is always busy and reservations are often hard to come by.
On this recent visit we tried a pizza to start, their margherita and it was amazing! Crust was so very good, so was the sauce and toppings. They also have the Pizza DOC certification, which helps to legitimize their pizza, as the Italian gov’t says it’s being done right. Next up was some pasta dishes… The sauce that the orecchiette had was so very flavorful! I opted for the meatball option to come with it – it was so tender and flavorful too. To finish I enjoyed their blood orange sorbetto and an espresso martini and both were very nice.
Highly recommend stopping by to give them a try… Easily the best, most authentic Italian restaurant in the Fredericksburg area.
… moreMatt R
Orofino is a fabulous Italian restaurant! The atmosphere is elegant yet friendly and relaxed. The food is amazing including the lasagna, chicken carbonara, and pasta bolognese. The drinks were great too, especially the homemade hot chocolate with Bailey’s Irish Crème. The prices are decent for such a nice restaurant. Go to Orofino for a special occasion or just to go.
… moreAlyssa Peretin
Wow wow wow wow wow- we keep coming back! This was our 4th or 5th time here, we don’t even venture out to try anywhere else when we visit Fredericksburg. Best Italian in our opinion. Love the features of the different regions in Italy- super unique touch!
Luca was our server and he was fantastic! Very friendly and personable and provided great recommendations. The pear fiocchi special this weekend was unreal! the veal is one of our favorites too!
… moreFelix A
During my time in Fredericksburg I noticed there were several Italian restaurants in the historic area so I decided to try one, and this place did not disappoint.
From the start, service was very good, attentive and sat us quickly as we had a reservation. The atmosphere did feel little dry with boring open space indoors, but they also had an outdoor patio which seemed more cozy.
FOOD — it was great.. we tried a number of apps, meatballs, rice balls, bruschetta and we also tried a pizza as an app. All were very good, fresh and made to order. The bread however was average. We shared main courses – Lasagna, gnocchi, and pomegranate salad. The salad was decent but the other two were very good, loved the gnocchi. Deserts were good, we tried the tiramisu (average), lemoncello (very good) and chocolate cake (rich, but good). Overall great food experience and will return when in town.
… moreJustin Shanghai
This place is incredible! The food, the wine, the dessert! I was impressed. While a little pricey, it is well worth the cost. They have a pizza oven and excellent seafood. Wife ordered the lobster ravioli. I had the Carbonara with an added fillet of salmon. Absolutely delicious!
… moreJulleny Wain
The staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive throughout our visit. Their friendly demeanor made us feel truly valued as guests. Service was prompt and efficient, exceeding our expectations at every turn. We were very impressed with the consistently good service provided. It’s a place we would gladly recommend for its pleasant atmosphere and excellent staff. Frost was amazing!
… moreBrie Lime
Wow! Orofino honestly exceeded all my expectations. First off, the restaurant is absolutely charming, the perfect place for a romantic date night. The service was the best I’ve had in a long time. Our server, Jefferson, was amazing. Informative, polite, attentive, and super friendly. I was genuinely impressed with him! And the food?! Delicious, great portion sizes, flavorful, fresh!! I cannot say enough about how great my dish was. Even the Gelato was perfect (cookies and cream, yum!). The only negative? I’m not a Fredericksburg resident, so I can’t visit more often!
… moreBrittanie McGuin
Orofino for the win again!
This was my boyfriend’s first time here, and Orofino totally delivered (as always!). They’ve got a new seasonal menu with some pumpkin-inspired dishes and a mouthwatering list of specials. The pumpkin ravioli from the October menu sounded amazing, but the pasta special that night — pear and ricotta–stuffed pasta in a walnut Gorgonzola cream sauce — sounded even better.
I ended up going with the classic carbonara to play it safe… and while it was good, I totally regretted not going with one of those specials .
My boyfriend ordered the pork chop special, and wow — it stole the show. It came on a bed of roasted potatoes and asparagus, with a drizzle of truffle cream sauce. Every bite was packed with flavor. We were both super impressed.
… moreBeth Finnegan
We loved this cozy Italian spot while we were visiting Fredericksburg. Such a good find! There is a cute little alley way with outdoor seating that makes it feel like you are in a little Italian village. The indoor space is just as lovely. Our server, Jack, took great care of us, and explained the menu with new monthly offerings and specials. Everything we ordered was fantastic. My husband loved their homemade balsamic on the salad and I loved their pomodoro sauce. The oil they serve with the bread had a little kick and was so good! We got a piece of their pistachio cake to go – too full to eat it there. It was delicate, light, and the flavors worked well together. Next time we are in town, I would love to try the pizza and the desserts. You really can’t go wrong with this gem of a restaurant.
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