The Wine Whisperer

4.9

215 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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
Website
http://whisperrva.com/
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.

Location
11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118
Neighborhood
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
$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).
Valentine's Day at The Wine Whisperer
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
This Valentine's Day (Friday, February 14), celebrate your special someone at The Wine Whisperer. We’ll be offering two seating times (5:30 pm and 8 pm) again this year. A prix fixe menu of four courses will be served at $95 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Optional wine pairings, fun add ons, wines by the bottle and glass, and cocktails will be available. A Glimpse at the Menu: - Amuse Bouche prepared by our culinary team and served with a glass of bubbly - First: Choice of Lobster Bisque or Golden Beet Salad over Whipped Chevre - Second: Choice of Beef Wellington or Butter Poached Fish - Third: Choice of Chocolate Mousse Pyramid, Creme Brûlée, or Cheese Plate We look forward to helping you celebrate your other half!
That's Amore! - Italian Wine Dinner
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 6, 2025 only
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore! We're transforming Whisperer into a classic Italian Ristorante for one night only and offering a fun pre-fixe menu with amazing Italian wines. Seats are $100 per person (including tax and gratuity) and include a four course meal with wine pairings. This should be a super fun evening! (Must be 21+ to enjoy the wine!) Antipasto Course Primi: Choice of Chopped Italian Salad or Margherita Flatbread Secondi: Choice of Tagliatelle Bolognese or Vegetable Lasagna or Chicken Marsala Dessert: Choice of Tiramisu or Torta della Nonna

Offers

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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!

Gobbler Sliders$18.00
oven roasted turkey and turkey gravy, savory breaded dressing, and cranberry sauce on toasted hawaiian rolls
Filet Bites$18.00
tender morsels of filet mignon served with a trio of sauces - horseradish mayo, black garlic aioli, and thai ketchup
Fig & Pig in a Blanket$16.00
fig preserves, gorgonzola, and prosciutto wrapped in puff pastry
Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & Burrata$15.00
roasted broccolini and white beans topped with pecorino and red pepper flake with creamy burrata
Duck Confit Street Tacos$17.00
shredded confit duck on flour tortillas (2), topped w/ tomatillo salsa verde, pickled red onions & cilantro
Winter Salad$12.00
spring mix tossed in a shallot vinaigrette with dried cranberries, walnuts, roasted beets, and goat cheese
Hummus$10.00
roasted red pepper hummus topped with roasted pumpkin seeds, chili oil, and feta. served w/ pita & crudite
Smoked Trout Dip$12.00
Alpine inspired smoked trout dip, w/ ricotta and crostini
Whipped Feta$12.00
creamy whipped feta with pomegranate seeds, mint, crusted pistachio and lemon zest. served w/ pita
Olive Tapenade$10.00
rustic chopped olive tapenade with garlic, red pepper, and capers / crostini
Spicy Glazed Cashews$6.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry$14.00
creamy brie wrapped in rich puff pastry and baked with honey and thyme
The Whisper Board$18.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses served with crostini
The Rumor Board$32.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses and two meats served with crostini
The Ultimate Board$45.00
five artisanal cheeses and three charcuterie selections served with crostini

Flatbreads

Goat & Prosciutto$14.00
humboldt fog goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, apple, honey, and arugula
Brie & Pear$12.00
belletoile triple creme brie, anjou pear, caramelized onion, balsamic glaze, and arugula
Mushroom & Leek$14.00
mushrooms sautéed in cognac over leek puree with pecorino, arugula, and black truffle oil

Caviar

Just a Spoonful$25.00
enjoy a generous spoonful of Sturia Siberian Premieur Caviar with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Vintage Caviar$85.00
a 30g tin of Vintage caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Premier Caviar$100.00
a 30g tin of Premier caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Oscietra Caviar $115.00
a 30g tin of Oscietra caviar served with creme fraiche and chips

Lunch Entrees

sandwiches and salads available between 11a-230p

Turkey & Brie$14.00
oven roasted turkey and brie on baguette with arugula, apple, and whole grain mustard; served with chips and mixed greens
Miso Glazed Salmon Salad$22.00
tamari and miso glazed salmon over a chopped asian cabbage salad tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette with crispy wontons, cilantro, and roasted peanuts

Entrees

dinner entrees available from 4p - close

Lamb Lollipops$32.00
roasted lamb lollipops drizzled with a red wine demi glaze over roasted potatoes and asparagus
Country Captain Chicken$26.00
pan seared chicken thighs in a rich red bell pepper and curried tomato sauce served over jasmine rice
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
fresh tagliatelle pasta tossed in a savory shallot and garlic bolognese sauce with ground wagyu beef, finished with shaved parmesan
Miso Ginger Glazed Salmon$22.00
tamari and miso glazed salmon over a chopped asian cabbage salad tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette with crispy wontons, cilantro, and roasted peanuts

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00
Chocolate Caramel Souffle$8.00
Creme Brulee$10.00
Mixed Berry Gelato$8.00
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches$9.00
flavors available are Classic, Cookie Monster, and Key Lime

What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Best Overall
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Great for fine wines
Richmond
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Richmond
Best Ambiance
Richmond
Best Value
Richmond
Neighborhood gem
Richmond
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wine Whisperer in Short Pump is a delightful haven for wine enthusiasts. Known for its "unique wines" and "incredibly knowledgeable staff," it offers personalized wine flights to match your preferences. The food is "delicious," with standout dishes like lamb lollipops and turkey brie sandwiches. Enjoy a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for any occasion.

215 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I will probably (most definitely) never experience a glass of Screaming Eagle in my lifetime... Screaming Eagle is the second most expensive bottle of wine EVER sold at auction—it held first position for 18 years—now holds strong at #2. But at the Wine Whisperer last night, I did enjoy great food paired with this week’s Iconic Winemakers flight: Michael Silacci (Opus One), Kirk Venge (Trespass), and get this: HEIDI BARRETT. Heidi f-ing Barrett of Screaming Eagle fame. The Heidi Barrett glass in the flight wasn’t her Screaming Eagle, but rather, her work with Lamborn Family. She is now a consulting winemaker at a few estates, making her work more accessible to wine lovers, enthusiasts, and geeks-in-the-know. SHE’S AT THE WINE WHISPERER, PEOPLE. *swoon*
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Deborah
VIP
Richmond
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WW just gets better and better! More choices, more variety, great events! Jenna and Ingrid and all the staff are fabulous!
1 person found this helpful
J
Jay
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite spots in the west-end. Always great food, wine and service.
1 person found this helpful
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Stan
Richmond
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another nice meal at WW...food was not up to standards on this visit. Filet bits very over cooked. As always, a great wine selection and atmosphere lends itself to a nice dining experience...which this was one, not exceptional.
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Ellen
VIP
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous find in the Short Pump area. They have unique wines, great food and incredibly knowledgable staff. We had a Dealers Choice flight where our server chose the wines for us based on our likes/dislikes. The two of us had the opportunity to taste 6 different wines. And again, the food was excellent. The wine shop has unique and unusual wines and champagnes. I'm sure we will be regulars at the Wine Whisperer!
1 person found this helpful
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ShayC
VIP
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They never disappoint. Wine, food and cocktails are all top-notch.
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Todd
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great spot! Nice ambience, and an excellent selection of wine and food. The Brie was excellent. The cocktail list was very extensive as well.
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Mark
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most knowledgeable and friendly wine people in Richmond!
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Myra
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and wine are great and this restaurant gives you the rare personal experience where you get to know the team, who are over the top. Highly recommend!
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Leslie
VIP
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
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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FAQs

The Wine Whisperer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 310-6161.

The Wine Whisperer is rated 4.9 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://whisperrva.com/
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.

The Wine Whisperer

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Stump the Somm Dinner: The Rematch

Valentine's Day at The Wine Whisperer

That's Amore! - Italian Wine Dinner

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer

Nibbles

Gobbler Sliders$18.00

Filet Bites$18.00

Fig & Pig in a Blanket$16.00

Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & Burrata$15.00

Duck Confit Street Tacos$17.00

Winter Salad$12.00

Hummus$10.00

Smoked Trout Dip$12.00

Whipped Feta$12.00

Olive Tapenade$10.00

Spicy Glazed Cashews$6.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry$14.00

The Whisper Board$18.00

The Rumor Board$32.00

The Ultimate Board$45.00

Flatbreads

Goat & Prosciutto$14.00

Brie & Pear$12.00

Mushroom & Leek$14.00

Caviar

Just a Spoonful$25.00

Sturia Vintage Caviar$85.00

Sturia Premier Caviar$100.00

Sturia Oscietra Caviar $115.00

Lunch Entrees

Turkey & Brie$14.00

Miso Glazed Salmon Salad$22.00

Entrees

Lamb Lollipops$32.00

Country Captain Chicken$26.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Miso Ginger Glazed Salmon$22.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00

Chocolate Caramel Souffle$8.00

Creme Brulee$10.00

Mixed Berry Gelato$8.00

Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Wine Whisperer offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Wine Whisperer restaurant rated?

Is The Wine Whisperer currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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