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
Hope Wright says
May 5, 2019 at 10:32 amWow! This certainly sounds delightful! I just love good northern Italian food! I’m going to try it! Thanks!
Terry Carney says
May 5, 2019 at 1:41 pmWe 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.
Kathleen Bahri says
May 5, 2019 at 1:53 pmBest 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.
David Gay says
May 5, 2019 at 2:03 pmAmbrosia is raising the bar for quality dining in Cape Charles, VA. Everything on the menu is EXCELLENT!
Pamela critelli says
May 5, 2019 at 2:35 pmThis all has me drooling . I wish you the best of luck and I hope to get down to cape Charles and experience your menu.
Leslie Adams says
May 5, 2019 at 3:40 pmWow! 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
James and Debbie Garvey says
May 5, 2019 at 6:10 pmCongratulations 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.
Batt Johnson says
May 5, 2019 at 9:18 pmI 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
Anne Guevarra says
May 8, 2019 at 1:43 amDelicious thus far and so excited to taste about everything on the menu!!! What a wonderful addition to Cape Charles!!
Karen Gravelle says
May 18, 2019 at 11:09 amHow adorable (and mouth-watering) is this! Worth coming down from Onancock for!
See you soon.
Karen Gravelle
Stuart Bell says
May 18, 2019 at 12:32 pmTake a ferry ride…
https://www.angelosfairmounttavern.com/