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A Taste of Italy in Cape Charles

May 5, 2019 by 11 Comments

Oscar Wilde once said, “Non riesco a sopportare quelli che non prendono seriamente il cibo.” Meaning, “I can’t stand people who do not take food seriously.”

For those of us that have been yearning for a more sophisticated cuisine that isn’t the same ole, same ole, our prayers have been answered.

Ambrogia Caffé & Enoteca opened this week, bringing an authentic Italian flair to Mason Avenue.

321 Mason Ave
Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
(757) 695-3049
https://www.ambrogiacc.com

If you love bread, Marina and Christina offer beautiful sandwiches on Ciabatta, Focaccia and Piandina. The Mortadella Affumicato on Focaccia is one of the best sandwiches on the Shore.

Fresh whipped ricotta (yes, it’s homemade) with capicola on piadina is a must try.

For more serious meat lovers, the braised pork with polenta cake and house-cured salmon with whipped ricotta are both brilliant interpretations of European classics.


Zuppa di patate e porri – potato leek soup with jumbo lump crab slaw. You really have to try this!

We take our food seriously, but in some ways, we take our coffee even more seriously. Whether your taste leans towards espresso, doppio or macchiato, you will not be disappointed (okay, they have real Italian coffee machine). Add biscotti, baci di dama, canestrelli or a frollini (Italian cookie) and you have truly delicious treat.

The Mirror can’t recommend Ambrogia enough. You have to go!


Marina and Christina bring Authentic Italian Cuisine to Cape Charles
The atmosphere is delightful

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Comments

  1. Hope Wright says

    May 5, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Wow! This certainly sounds delightful! I just love good northern Italian food! I’m going to try it! Thanks!

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  2. Terry Carney says

    May 5, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    We were invited to a “taste testing “ and were impressed with the quality and presentation of the meal. More importantly, nice to meet young people who have the passion to create something unique. Will be another bright spot on Mason Avenue.

    Reply
  3. Kathleen Bahri says

    May 5, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    Best of luck Christina and Marina! The fig tarte, espresso and petite cookies were great. Hoping to have a real meal a with you very soon.

    Reply
  4. David Gay says

    May 5, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Ambrosia is raising the bar for quality dining in Cape Charles, VA. Everything on the menu is EXCELLENT!

    Reply
  5. Pamela critelli says

    May 5, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    This all has me drooling . I wish you the best of luck and I hope to get down to cape Charles and experience your menu.

    Reply
  6. Leslie Adams says

    May 5, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Wow! It looks wonderful. Best of Luck Christina! I had no idea how talented you were. What an adventure! The place looks so sleek and inviting. Wish I lived closer.

    Les

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  7. James and Debbie Garvey says

    May 5, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Congratulations on the great review and start of your new endeavor. Beautiful words. We live right here in Cape Charles and have been curiously watching the birth of your restaurant. We are looking forward to meeting you and having many delicious meals.

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  8. Batt Johnson says

    May 5, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    I wish you NOTHING but the best. Good things come to those who are intelligent, strong willed, kind and generous. I want to make a special NY to Cape Charles trip just to eat your food…and I will NOT ask for a tango dance. I am so happy FOR you and proud OF you. Batt Johnson-NY

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  9. Anne Guevarra says

    May 8, 2019 at 1:43 am

    Delicious thus far and so excited to taste about everything on the menu!!! What a wonderful addition to Cape Charles!!

    Reply
  10. Karen Gravelle says

    May 18, 2019 at 11:09 am

    How adorable (and mouth-watering) is this! Worth coming down from Onancock for!
    See you soon.
    Karen Gravelle

    Reply
  11. Stuart Bell says

    May 18, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Take a ferry ride…

    https://www.angelosfairmounttavern.com/

    Reply

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