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The Wine Whisperer, Henrico, VA

The Wine Whisperer

5.0
5
205 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Henrico
  • Cross Street
    We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Stump the Somm Dinner: The Rematch

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 30, 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).
    Stump the Somm Dinner: The Rematch photo

Offers

  • Winesday Tastings at Whisperer

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    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!

What 205 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

205 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    VIP

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    769 reviews

    5.0

    769 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Kate

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  5. Donna

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  6. Laurie

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  7. Wendy

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  8. Myron

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  9. Karen

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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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  10. MarthaW

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and tasty holiday cocktails and delicious food!

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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 205 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Wine Whisperer

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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