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…
By far, THE best Italian I've had in a long time. Reminds me of the Italian shop in my town when I was a youth. So good. Cannot recommend enough. Everything tasted so fresh, the spaghetti and meatballs were cooked to perfection, the pastries were perfect - the flakiness of the lobster roll and eclair were spot on and the creams inside both were perfectly sugared - not too sweet and oh so creamy (for the eclair which I think is ricotta, must be hard to do because I've had so many grainy ricotta creams that I'm almost put off by it, glad I tried this one).
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Travis S
Nuevo experto • 12 contribuciones
Loved
• 5/4/25
• DoorDash order
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.
Arelynn D
Experto local • 36 contribuciones
Didn't like
• 3/7/25
• 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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Katie C
3 contribuciones
Liked
• 5/8/26
• DoorDash order
Portion was large, sauce needed more flavor, almost bitter. Chicken was tender. Entire dish needed salt and seasoning.
The fries were so good, crispy and flavorful!
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Meghan A
Nuevo experto • 18 contribuciones
Liked
• 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.
