L’Opossum brings a playful, sophisticated take on French cuisine to Richmond, Virginia. Located at 626 China St, this modern French restaurant pairs inventive food with an eclectic, art-filled setting, creating an inviting backdrop for an elevated dinner, a memorable dessert, or a relaxed solo meal.
Its cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket atmosphere makes each visit feel distinctive, while attentive table service and an on-site bar add to the experience.
Guests can explore a varied selection of French-inspired offerings alongside craft cocktails, an excellent wine list, beer, spirits, coffee, small plates, healthy options, and vegan options. L’Opossum is also known for its great cocktails, great coffee, and great desserts, with local specialties adding a sense of Richmond character to the menu.
Whether you are settling in for dinner, enjoying a carefully prepared drink, or finishing with dessert, the restaurant offers a polished yet welcoming setting for dining in.
L’Opossum provides on-site service, dine-in, and delivery options. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Reservations are accepted and required, with dinner reservations recommended; guests should also be aware that there is usually a wait. Payment is convenient with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Rated 4.70 out of 5 based on 1,122 reviews, L’Opossum is a popular choice for those seeking a distinctive modern French dining experience in Richmond. For reservations or more information, call +1 804-918-6028.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hot & gooey chocolate studded devil's food gateau a la mode caught up in a whirlwind of suave ganache 7 silky creme chantilly
Mounted by drunken fruits c'est tres ooh-la-la!
Granny smith tarte tatin avec buttermilk creme fraiche
Awash in hot nuttered rum & grilled pineapple ambrosia yo-ho-ho
Fall into autumn on a comfy cushion of curried butternut and spicy pear purée with a honey of a date & pine nut gremolata
Arrangé comme ças avec burrata, cress de l'eau, blood orange, radish et un charred scallion & toasted pine nut pesto
Maine lobster, vodka powered accoutrements et les jigglés de la champagne rose
Totally baked and crispy papadoms with four highly addictive vegi spreads. "It's a banger.”
You know it. You love it. You want it
Dill beurre blanc, wilted spinach and béarnaise tartar sauce
Glorious burst of garlic, oregano, coriander, cumin & paprika with papas arrugadas, peperonata, olive & mojos picon et verde
Boned whole bronzini presented head-on atop a crispy coconut rice cake, green papaya som tum with lime, basil & cashew
Crowned with a fascinator of truffled foie gras & duxelles aux champignons et cognac, in a pink peppercorn & port reduction
Aubergine japonaise fumée à l'hickory in detention with harissa cous-cous, cucumber-lime hummus & st-germain poached figs
Butter poached maine lobster mac & cheese tossed with asparagus and swiss chard in a louche yet obscenely rich truffled mornay cream
On a big adventure with saffron infused soubise, sweet corn, wild rice pilaf & winter greens. "Tell'em large marge sent ya
A succulent young chicken's exotic journey from the rough trade markets of marrakesh to the sublime discovery of a savory cous-cous with harissa, raita & other forbidden carnal delights
Butter poached maine lobster mac & cheese tossed with asparagus and swiss chard in a ridiculously rich white truffle mornay cream
Key party of blood orange drenched radicchio, cranberry beans, garlic sausage, citrus mostarda & a heady charred onion jus aka: "butch queen, first time in drags at a ball - paris is burning
With wilted spinach and béarnaise tartar sauce
With homemade kimchi & sambal a salubrious and satisfying serving of vegetable "noodles and trumpet mushrooms in an aromatic broth of basil, cilantro & lime
Totin' a first class hobo stick packed tight with truffled duxelles and duck butter, in a pink peppercorn & port reduction
With creamy roasted garlic grits and romanesco napped with meyer lemon, capers and brown butter
Hear from our valued guests
We sat at the bar with server and bartender, Austin. He made our entire experience truly outstanding. Beautiful restaurant with beautiful people working there. Everyone was courteous, kind and friendly. The food was exceptional, especially the chestnut bisque, I would come in for by itself. I ordered the catch of the day, which came with mussels. After a past experience with having a bad mussel at another restaurant, I was both leery and reluctant to try them. The beautiful server with dark hair and glasses reassured me, they were fresh and I would not have any problems. She was correct, the dish with rockfish was outstanding. Now, back to Austin. He was such a great guy, funny, engaging, and absolutely everything. I highly recommend L’Opossum and make your reservation for the bar. You’ll have an opportunity to interact with the entire staff at some point. They all will take very good care of you. Bon Appetit!
Celebrated first anniversary with my bf here. Food was delicious. The chestnut soup was out of this world. The entrees were delicious, the coq au vin and the lamb belly were just so moist and fell apart so easily. The koign aman was the perfect desert to end the dinner.
Gazpacho and tuna crudo starters were fantastic. Cocktails were killer. Always a great experience at the possum.
Absolutely terrific dinner — food was amazing, nuanced takes and flavors on lovable classics. The ambiance was so unique and glamorous with so much character… loved it so much! Our bartender Austin was fabulous and service all around was wonderful— great playlist as well. Also appreciated the thoughtful, old world wine selection by the glass which can be hard to find. Cannot wait to come back!
L’Opossum is my favorite special-occasion restaurant in Richmond. The food is always perfect, flavorful, creative, and beautifully done. The ambiance is truly one of a kind, fun, intimate, romantic, and full of personality all at once. The music is incredible, the drinks are delicious, and the service is always a standout. It feels almost like a private dinner because everyone is so sweet, attentive, and welcoming. We’ve been to many of the trendy spots in Richmond and love several of them, but L’Opossum just has "it". It’s the kind of place that has stood the test of time, and every time we go, it is such a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.
Everything was incredible and unique, all the dishes were extremely well presented and clean. Loved the appetizer salads, the beef swellington and duck
Celebrated anniversary here and can not say enough good things about it. We sat at the bar and it was perfect. Comfortable seats, wonderful attentive Austin(I think Austin was his name) spoiled us. We had a sparkling Rosé for a toast then an Australian cab for the meat eater partner. His filet was cooked to perfection. He said it was melt in his mouth and perfectly seasoned. I had soft shell crabs and mussels. The best soft shell crabs with a hint of heat. The bread was served warm with butter. We shared the chocolate dessert and it was so good I didn’t want to share more than a few bites with my partner. I let him eat most of the ice cream. Benefits of a long marriage. From the moment we walked in the door everyone was lovely. Magnificent start to our next year of marriage with a marvelous night out of exceptional food and music that was in the background and at the same time set the mood with the eclectic mix.
Small place tucked into quiet neighborhood, the decor is interesting but too busy making the s all place feel smaller. Food was good but overpriced. Service was outstanding.
All I can say is whoa what a sensory experience of flavors, plating design, service, music and art. We went for a wedding anniversary and birthday and I’m so glad we did. Also, our server Devon was awesome and my father-in-law had a great experience for his birthday.
I always have an excellent meal at L'Opossum. It's the closest thing RVA has to a European Michelin restaurant. Interior is quirky - sort of a gay Elvis vibe...but it works! Service is excellent - waitstaff is friendly, well informed, and works as a team. Food is always unique, and the menu changes up fairly often. Always love the creative names for the dishes! Proteins & preparation very much tilt French, albeit with a modern interpretation. I had escargot and rabbit last night, which were both divine. Have had stuffed quail, Coq au Vin and the Beef Swellington on prior visits, and have never been disappointed. Cocktails are always good, and I really enjoy their selection of wines by the glass. Prices are on the high side, but you're paying for the high quality ingredients and extensive prep that goes into each dish. A Richmond treasure. Highly recommended!
Common questions about L'Opossum
L'Opossum is located at 626 China St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States, Richmond, VA, United States.
You can reach L'Opossum by calling +1 804-918-6028.
L'Opossum has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1122 customer reviews.
L'Opossum features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
L'Opossum features the following service options: On-site services, Dine-in, Delivery.
L'Opossum features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
L'Opossum features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
L'Opossum features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
L'Opossum features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Table service.
L'Opossum features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
L'Opossum features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
L'Opossum features the following crowd: Tourists.
L'Opossum features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
L'Opossum features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
L'Opossum features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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