Fortunato

4.6 ( 469 reviews )
$30–50
104 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
+1 540-400-7315

Fortunato, located at 104 Kirk Ave SW in Roanoke, VA, is making waves in the local dining scene with its upscale Italian offerings. Guests rave about the quality and creativity of the food, with standout dishes such as the whole roasted Branzino and Pork Milanese receiving high praise for their exquisite preparation and flavor. Patrons appreciate the generous portion sizes and unique flavor profiles, stating that a full meal there often exceeds expectations compared to other establishments.

The atmosphere at Fortunato adds to the dining experience, with a trendy yet semi-rustic decor that encourages a vibrant dining environment, although acoustics can get lively with the crowd. The attentive service further enhances the experience, as noted by customers who consistently highlight the friendliness of the staff and their knowledge of the extensive wine list.

Creating memorable moments, customers find themselves delighted by the cheese platter paired with shallot jam and savory appetizers like Roast brussels sprouts. With a buzz of excitement around the pizza offerings, including the margherita and anchovy varieties, Fortunato stands out as a must-visit for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine in Roanoke.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available

Reviews For Fortunato

Jae Kim
Jun 29,2025
I ate here with coworkers. The food was phenomenal. The pizza is really good and so is everything else. Parking is limited to streets or nearby parking decks. Highly recommend!
Sarah Greenway, DVM
Jun 25,2025
This was a great restaurant. It was full, but we were seated within 10 minutes. Our server was excellent and the food was delicious and unique with great portion sizes. I was able to get an appetizer, 2 entrees, and a dessert for our table for 50 before tip and the flavor and amount of food for each was definitely superior to the 50 I spent the week before at Ruby Tuesday for just 2 entrees with half the food and flavor. I would definitely come back!!
Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
Jun 1,2025
Fortunato serves upscale Italian food in a pared down but trendy atmosphere. Yes, the semi/rustic style means diners either need to sit close together or shout to be heard. I was one of a weekday evening of a party of three all of whom love to try new food. Starting with the formaggi (cheese platter) to cannoli and semifreddo dessert, we were not disappointed. Each of us ordered a main dish. The vegetarian chose homemade pasta with a creamy cheese sauce; the meat eater, pork Milanese; and I, the roasted whole Branzino. I elelcted to try this fish for comparison with similar dishes in a favorite Oriental restaurant. Fortunato’s Branzino preparation won hands down for me. The flesh was perfectly prepared - moist, tender, and almost falling off the bones. The side complimented the fish perfectly. I finished my cannoli accompanied by an espresso and a smile on my face.
Joey
May 30,2025
First time coming here, and really enjoyed it! The whole family loved it as well. The restaurant was extremely clean and the staff were all very nice and friendly. We started out with a cheese plate with this wonderful shallot jam that really complemented the different cheese’s. It was so good I had to look up how to make my own haha. The Roast brussels sprouts with cheese the kids devoured! The clams were beautifully plated and the sauce was great with the charred house bread. All the entrees were just as good as the next. The Pork Milanese was breaded, and fried to perfection. The Duck Ragu was heaven with the porcini and cremini mushroom sauce. My mother got the whole roasted Branzino which was very moist, flaky, and seasoned great. We also shared two pizzas, the margarita pizza, and anchovy pizza. Both equally good! Love the capers on the anchovy pizza! Would highly recommend this place!
Megan Brouillard
Apr 29,2025
*4.5 stars- Service was excellent. We had Gwen and she was wonderful. Huge wine list with speciality cocktails as well. Food was pretty good, would enjoy more protein options. Restaurant was loud, acoustics weren’t the best for so many people in a small space. Making it hard for our table to converse.
Sarah Melville Kinahan
Apr 25,2025
What a great culinary experience! We had the lamb meatballs, house bread, and the fennel pizza. Amazing flavors. We had no reservation, but sat at the bar, which turned out to be perfect. The bartender was so nice. I’m not much of a drinker, so she made a mocktail drink for me based on a few flavors I told her I enjoyed. Then, we had the “Salami” dessert, wherein the chef mixes and chills chocolate, pistachios, candied orange pieces, and almond, and when you slice it they look like salami slices. It’s paired with an olive oil shortbread that was so soft and crumbly. It was one of the most creative and tasty desserts I’ve ever had.
Kaitlin Tolson
Apr 15,2025
If you’re in the downtown area, Fortunato is the correct choice for dinner (Tues-Sat). It’s dimly lit and moody inside - typically packed with people (reservations are a good idea, we’ve been turned away before). We ordered a bottle of wine and the frito misto (fried calamari and friends) to start, then we put in for Spaghetti al Limone , Bucatini dish, and the Lamb meatballs. All STUNNING! Instead of dessert we opted for another bottle of wine (Look for Lundeen/ Pinot Noir/ Oregon... easy drinker, light bodied, delicious paired with everything we had - especially the lamb meatballs!) and one of their pizzas. Service was great, food came out fast. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening!
EB Explore
Apr 10,2025
Have visited more than several times. Service is exceptional, personable and professional. Everyone I’ve spoke with seems familiar and confident in their menu, also happy to offer info and suggestions for food & drinks. Great wine list, and good selection of cocktails and spirits. Food is delicious and well prepared. Especially fond of the pasta dishes, they knock it outta the park. Best pasta in town. Will continue to visit, yet to be disappointed. Keep up the good work. Would love to see them pack the bar full and potentially offer a slightly later evening service or cocktail menu. Music & atmosphere have great potential! **** don’t skip desert.

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