Big Italy

3.6 (20)

$30 and under

Italian

3316 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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About this restaurant

Ynot Italian Restaurant prides itself on offering authentic hand-crafted pizza and Italian cuisine. The DiSilvestro family uses their family recipes that have been passed down from grandmothers, uncles, fathers and cousins, going all the way back to their home in Loreto, Italy. The menu is filled with comforting Italian recipes that remind you of something your grandmother might make, as well as tasty pizza. In addition to relying on quality ingredients for all of Ynot Italian Restaurant’s recipes, the big secret to all of the local favorites is the sauce. The chefs visit local tomato farmers every year to select only the best for the secret sauce recipe. The same attention is poured into every detail that makes Ynot Italian Restaurant a suitable place to stop for lunch or dinner.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Big Italy & Cafe Amarino Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 9pm Cafe Amarino: Open for breakfast Saturday & Sunday at 7am
Website
http://www.bigitalyvb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Jerry Beaudry

Location
3316 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Area
Virginia Beach
Cross Street
Between 33rd & 34th Street
Parking Details
We have a private lot directly behind our restaurant as well as a parking garage (entrance on 34th street)
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Mozzarella & Proscuitto FrittersUS$7.99
Fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, and fresh rosemary. Served with zesty marinara sauce
Mozzarella SticksUS$7.99
Breaded and fried mozzarella served with zesty marinara sauce
BruschettaUS$7.99
Chopped fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic & mozzarella cheese served with balsamic vinegar
Garlic KnotsUS$4.99
Baked fresh all day
Mama's Bread BasketUS$4.99
Fresh baked asiago bread sticks, ciabatta bread, and herb garlic focaccia served with whipped butter
Calamari FrittiUS$11.99
Parmesan breaded calamari, flash fried with banana peppers and served with sweet chile sauce
Colossal Stuffed MeatballUS$6.99
House-made beef and pork meatball stuffed with mozzarella served with marinara
Clams and Sausage PosillipoUS$12.99
Cherry stone clams and italian sausage sauteed in garlic, onion, tomato, herbs, lemon-white wine sauce, and garlic toast
Classic AntipastoUS$14.99
Serves 2-4. Prosciutto, capicolla, genoa salami, parmesan, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sun-dried olives, grilled zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, mixed greens, and crostini toast

Today's Soup Bowl

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Vegetable MinestroneUS$5.49
Bowl served with parmesan herb croustini
Tuscan White Bean and Sausage SoupUS$5.49
Bowl served with parmesan herb croustini
House Salad
Mixed greens & romaine topped w/ tomatoes, black olives, marinated green peppers red wine herb vinaigrette
- SmallUS$4.99
- LargeUS$7.99
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed w/ a creamy caesar dressing, fresh parmesan cheese curls, and garlic croutons
- SmallUS$4.99
- LargeUS$7.99
Fresh Mozzarella Caprese SaladUS$8.99
Fresh mozzarella cheese and vine riped tomatoes layered over field greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, with basil
Italian Chopped SaladUS$10.99
Chopped romaine lettuce, seasonal greens. Tomatoes, olives, fresh mozzarella, pine nutes, red onion, fusilli pasta, and mustead balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan Chicken BLT SaladUS$10.99
Fresh seasonal greens, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fresh basil, tuscan croutons and mustard balsamic vinaigrette
Tomato Basil PanzanellaUS$9.49
Mixed greens, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh basil, tuscan croutons and gorgonzola vinaigrette

Classic Pizzas

Made from scratch hand-tossed pizza made w/ homemade red sauce w/ mozzarella cheese

Classic Pizza
- Small 8"US$8.99
- Medium 12"US$11.99
- Large 16"US$14.99

Speciality Pizzas

Pizza Margherita
Mozzarella, parmesan, roma tomato sauce and fresh basil
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12"US$15.99
- Large 16"US$20.99
Pizza White
Mozzarella, parmesan, roma tomatoes & fresh basil
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12"US$15.99
- Large 16"US$20.99
Pizza Barbequed Chicken
Barbecued chicken, mozzarella, red onion & smoked gouda
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12"US$15.99
- Large 16"US$20.90
Pizza California Veggie
Sun dried tomato & garlic w/ basil, goat cheese, artichokes & mozzarella
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12"US$15.99
- Large 16"US$20.99
Pizza East Coast "Hawaiian Style"
Ham, grilled pineapple, mozzarella & apple smoked bacon
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12''US$15.99
- Large 16''US$20.99
Pizza NY Sausage & Spinach
Fresh spinach, roasted garlic, sausage, tomatoes, and mozzarella
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12''US$15.99
- Large 16''US$20.99
Pizza Greek
Garlic olive oil, tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichokes, onion, mozzarella and feta cheese
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12''US$15.99
- Large 16''US$20.99
Pizza Widow Maker
Pepperoni, salami, ham, prosciutto
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12''US$15.99
- Large 16''US$20.99
Pizza Classic Supreme
Pepperoni, sausage, red onions, green peppers, and mushrooms
- Small 8"US$10.99
- Medium 12''US$15.99
- Large 16''US$20.99

Chicken And Veal

Chicken MarsalaUS$15.99
Pounded chicken breast, sauteed fresh mushrooms, marsala wine sauce over fettuccine
Chicken RomanoUS$15.99
Sauteed chicken breast, peas, fresh mushrooms, creamy parmesan sauce over fettuccine
Chicken MalaneseUS$16.99
Pounded chicken breast, bread crumbs, pan fried, garlic butter sauce. Served with arugula "insalatina"
Veal Stuffed ManicottiUS$16.99
Roasted veal, spinach, garlic, onions, asiago, parmesan and ricotta stuffed manicotti baked in marinara

Classic Pasta

PomodoroUS$12.99
Mama's MarinaraUS$12.99
Tomato Basil Cream SauceUS$12.99
Creamy AlfredoUS$12.99
Primavera RedUS$12.99
Primavera Aglio OlioUS$12.99
Classic Jumbo Meatball (2)US$12.99
Alla BologneseUS$12.99
Red Clam SauceUS$12.99
Aglio Olio Clam SauceUS$12.99

Mama's Favorites

Penna CasalingaUS$14.99
Fresh mozzarella, basil and pomodoro sauce over penne
Fettucini BologneseUS$14.99
Mama's homemade meat and tomato sauce tossed with fresh fettuccini, and topped with shaved parmesan and fresh basil
Colossal Meatballs MarinaraUS$15.99
Enormous, stuffed beef and pork meatballs (2) over spaghetti and marinara
Ricotta Stuffed RavioliUS$14.99
Tossed with homemade pomodoro sauce, sundried tomato pesto, crispy pancetta crackling's, shaved pecorino, and fresh basil

Kids

Kids Spaghetti
- No MeatballsUS$5.99
- With MeatballsUS$6.99
Kids Chicken TendersUS$5.99
Kids 6" Cheese PizzaUS$6.99
Kids Mac N CheeseUS$5.99

Dessert

TiramisuUS$6.99
CannoliUS$6.99
Strawberry Cream NapoleonUS$6.99
Classic Italian CheesecakeUS$6.99
Mocha Espresso TorteUS$6.99

Drinks

Soda
- 16 oz BottleUS$1.69
- 2 LiterUS$2.29
- 6 PackUS$6.99
Water
- 16 oz BottleUS$1.69
- 6 Pack of 16 oz BottlesUS$7.90

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Big Italy.

3.6

(20)

3.6Food
3.9Service
3.2Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

20 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my boyfriend went here for valentines day and it wasn't as busy as we thought, which was nice. Might I add that Nick was literally the BEST server I have ever had in my life. If he is there, you must request him. He just brought so much life! :) Super informational and honest.
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EricL
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 November 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Everyone that works there is great and really attentive. Unfortunately, the food is not good. The sauce on the pasta they serve tastes like it just comes out of a jar from the grocery store and the pasta seemed pre-made because the food was out in what felt like 5 mins. Also they had 2 different radio stations playing at the same time which was really annoying. I don't even know how that's possible.
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MandM2 Gold
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 22 October 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went there to have a nice Italian dinner. The server asked for our drink order. My husband and I ordered a beer and our friend a mixed drink. The server asked if we wanted a small or a large beet. I asked what the difference in the size was. She said one was a pint the other a "whaler" but she didn't know the size difference. I asked what the price difference was...she said no one ever asks about the price and she didnt know that either. We ordered the small...when she returned to the table she proceeded to drop the beer all over my husband. She then explained she needed elbow surgery and was not suppose to be carrying drinks....and the evening began. We switched tables after she returned and said they had no rags...she returned with ore napkins. She apologized..we ordered food, it was mediocre at best. We asked for bread and she quoted the price off the menu for garlic knots or cheesy bread.....no plain bread included We left feeling unsatisfied and feeling the menu items are overpriced.
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Greg Gold
Virginia43 reviews
2.0
Dined on 25 September 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
we are new to VA Beach, and were exploring the beach town area and had lunch at Big Italy. Big Italy is seemingly three restaurants in one. loud, open, very average food ... wouldn't go back
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TQ249
Virginia1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 May 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our family celebrated my teenage daughter's birthday. The service was very good, the food was delicious, and we enjoyed the evening.
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Sueandjack
Greater Boston16 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 March 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
A bowl was served but very little soup for $6.99.ok flavor but a little salty. The pizza was tasteless, even though we paid for 2 toppings. Small pizza and very little topping. Our waiter was great, but he couldn't make up for the poor food
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meljo76
Virginia3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 February 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The waitress was very attentive and nice. Service was excellent. The decor was a hodge podge of stereotypical Italian "tchotchkes". The food did not taste fresh. Not the best Italian food in the area by far. Even though the sign in the parking lot stated that parking was for patrons, we still got a warning on our vehicle.
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FineDiner
Virginia3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 January 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very friendly and knowledgable. The food was great. We really enjoy the pizza there.
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Tita Gold
Virginia5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 3 May 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We found the food at Big Italy very good, but not great (except for the Caesar salad). The atmosphere was well done in keeping with the Italian theme, but it was way too noisy. We even changed our table from inside to out on the patio in the hopes of reducing the noise level so we could have conversation with our guests. Unfortunately two families came one after the other each with a screaming baby and toddler whom no one attempted to silence. Ruined our dining experience.
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MelM
Virginia11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 May 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was very good until we ordered our decafe capachino & desert. On a Fri night in an establishment that features fancy coffee & deserts they were out of decafe. Not cool. This is a mgmt. problem that can be easily solved.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Big Italy & Cafe Amarino Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 9pm Cafe Amarino: Open for breakfast Saturday & Sunday at 7am
Website
http://www.bigitalyvb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Jerry Beaudry

Location
3316 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Area
Virginia Beach
Cross Street
Between 33rd & 34th Street
Parking Details
We have a private lot directly behind our restaurant as well as a parking garage (entrance on 34th street)
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Big Italy

About this restaurant

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Appetizers

Mozzarella & Proscuitto FrittersUS$7.99

Mozzarella SticksUS$7.99

BruschettaUS$7.99

Garlic KnotsUS$4.99

Mama's Bread BasketUS$4.99

Calamari FrittiUS$11.99

Colossal Stuffed MeatballUS$6.99

Clams and Sausage PosillipoUS$12.99

Classic AntipastoUS$14.99

Today's Soup Bowl

Vegetable MinestroneUS$5.49

Tuscan White Bean and Sausage SoupUS$5.49

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Fresh Mozzarella Caprese SaladUS$8.99

Italian Chopped SaladUS$10.99

Tuscan Chicken BLT SaladUS$10.99

Tomato Basil PanzanellaUS$9.49

Classic Pizzas

Classic Pizza

Speciality Pizzas

Pizza Margherita

Pizza White

Pizza Barbequed Chicken

Pizza California Veggie

Pizza East Coast "Hawaiian Style"

Pizza NY Sausage & Spinach

Pizza Greek

Pizza Widow Maker

Pizza Classic Supreme

Chicken And Veal

Chicken MarsalaUS$15.99

Chicken RomanoUS$15.99

Chicken MalaneseUS$16.99

Veal Stuffed ManicottiUS$16.99

Classic Pasta

PomodoroUS$12.99

Mama's MarinaraUS$12.99

Tomato Basil Cream SauceUS$12.99

Creamy AlfredoUS$12.99

Primavera RedUS$12.99

Primavera Aglio OlioUS$12.99

Classic Jumbo Meatball (2)US$12.99

Alla BologneseUS$12.99

Red Clam SauceUS$12.99

Aglio Olio Clam SauceUS$12.99

Mama's Favorites

Penna CasalingaUS$14.99

Fettucini BologneseUS$14.99

Colossal Meatballs MarinaraUS$15.99

Ricotta Stuffed RavioliUS$14.99

Kids

Kids Spaghetti

Kids Chicken TendersUS$5.99

Kids 6" Cheese PizzaUS$6.99

Kids Mac N CheeseUS$5.99

Dessert

TiramisuUS$6.99

CannoliUS$6.99

Strawberry Cream NapoleonUS$6.99

Classic Italian CheesecakeUS$6.99

Mocha Espresso TorteUS$6.99

Drinks

Soda

Water

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable