Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Authentic European Cuisine in Historic Norfolk
Established in 1967 by Anna and Adolf Jerabek, our restaurant brings authentic European culinary traditions to Downtown Norfolk. With over 25 years at our current Granby Street location, we combine historic charm with a meticulously curated menu featuring classic European dishes and wines. Our team of experienced chefs prepares meals using time-honored recipes passed down through generations, creating an immersive dining experience that transports guests to a European retreat. The restaurant's unique atmosphere, featuring stained glass and brick architecture, offers both intimate dining and banquet facilities for special events. We maintain the highest standards of food quality and service, sourcing premium ingredients to ensure every dish meets our exacting specifications.From our signature Hungarian Goulash to handcrafted desserts like Black Forest Cake, each menu item reflects our commitment to culinary excellence. Our extensive wine list showcases carefully selected vintages from renowned wine regions across Europe and the Americas. The bar program features both classic and contemporary cocktails crafted with precision. We offer flexible dining options including weekday dinners, late-night weekend service, and private event hosting in multiple dedicated spaces. Our staff receives ongoing training to maintain the exceptional service standards that have defined our establishment for decades.
Services
European Cuisine
Private Dining
Restaurant Week Special
Dinner Menu
Drinks Menu
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of authentic European culinary expertise
- Our historic brick and stained glass venue creates a unique dining atmosphere
- We provide dedicated banquet facilities for private events
- Our menu features handcrafted European dishes using traditional recipes
- We maintain an extensive wine list with global selections
Services
European Cuisine
Our European cuisine features meticulously prepared dishes using traditional recipes from across the continent. The menu showcases Hungarian, French, German, and Italian specialties with ingredients sourced for optimal freshness and authenticity. Each dish reflects decades of culinary expertise passed through generations.
Private Dining
Multiple dedicated spaces accommodate private events from intimate gatherings to large banquets. Each room maintains the restaurant's historic European ambiance while providing modern amenities for special occasions. Our staff coordinates customized menus and service for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
Restaurant Week Special
Annual Restaurant Week participation features curated three-course meals at special pricing. The 2025 offering includes carefully selected course combinations showcasing our signature dishes. This limited-time promotion provides an accessible introduction to our full menu offerings.
Dinner Menu
The dinner menu presents extensive options from classic European entrees to contemporary interpretations. Meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes are prepared with traditional techniques while maintaining modern presentation standards. Portions balance satisfaction with refined dining expectations.
Drinks Menu
Our beverage selection features wines from major European and American regions alongside specialty cocktails. The wine list includes varietals from France, Italy, Germany, and California with both by-the-glass and bottle options. The bar program maintains classic European influences in its cocktail offerings.
People
Anna Jerabek
Founder
Co-founder Anna Jerabek fled communist Czechoslovakia in 1967, bringing European culinary traditions to the US. Her vision created the restaurant's authentic atmosphere and menu that continues to define the establishment's character and quality standards.
Adolf Jerabek
Founder
Adolf Jerabek established the restaurant with his wife Anna after immigrating from Czechoslovakia. His leadership helped create the unique European ambiance that transports diners to a different era while maintaining strict culinary excellence standards.
Questions
What type of cuisine does Monastery Restaurant serve?
We specialize in traditional European cuisine featuring dishes from Hungary, France, Germany, and Italy using authentic recipes and ingredients.
Do you offer private event hosting?
Yes, we have multiple banquet rooms available for private events with customized menus and dedicated service coordination.
What are your Restaurant Week offerings?
Our 2025 Restaurant Week special includes a three-course meal for $45 featuring selected appetizers, entrees, and desserts from our regular menu.
What are your dinner service hours?
We serve dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-Midnight, and Sunday 5pm-9:30pm with Monday as our regular day off.
Where are you located in Norfolk?
We're located at 443 Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia, in a historic building that's been our home since the early 1980s.
