31 Best Italian Restaurants near Ashland

“My daughter and I had lunch on Sunday. I enjoyed a perfect burger ! And , she had the cilantro chicken sandwich and truffle fries. All delicious !! The bread and dipping oil to start were perfect. It was our first time in and won’t be our last. Eager to try more menu items in the future. We are so glad to have Il Forno in Ashland !“

“Everything about Marco’s is great! The food is so delicious!!“

“The food is amazing and the service is friendly. The owners of this establishment are amazing people with a loving family! If you are looking for great Italian food and want to support a small/local business, then Vito's is your place. Thanks Amanda and Vito for supporting your community and customers!“

“Wow! My first time at Anthony’s #2. I was welcomed by the manager (could have been the owner) and was told to sit wherever I want. The young man that served me had a fantastic attitude and did a great job. They started me with a hot, fresh baked roll and a salad. It was not a gourmet salad, but the lettuce was fresh and crisp with tomato, onions and green olives. Then the Chicken Parmesan came out over spaghetti with plenty of gravy ( yes, that is what grandpa Emilio called it) - two thick pieces of chicken. I had a glass of red wine and the bill WAS $24.00. This place is a 5 out of 5 stars for me.“

“Awesome pizza! We'll be back soon!“

“Highly recommend the Chicken Alfredo, it was amazing! Customer service is on point :)“

“I was there this evening for dinner. Got a pizza and a cheesesteak with my brother. The cheesesteak was by far the best I've ever had. The pizza is always hot and fresh. Service is great! Keep up the good work!“

“real Italian menu, you absolutely have to try the Sicilian specialties“

“Had the BEST birthday dinner EVER!!! Best food and service since I was in Italy!!! I highly recommend going if you haven’t been! Thank you so much to the staff and owners for making it so special!!!😘“

“Great food , great service“

“All fresh ingredients and friendly staff!“

“Great food and service but not much wine choices“

“This place is the absolute best in the Richmond surrounding area. The owner is really nice and his food is amazing. The amount of food you get for the price is another reason to come here. The cheesesteak is one of the bests I’ve ever had. I ordered an 8 inch and he gave me a 12 inch. I could easily split this up into 3 meals. Go support local business and enjoy 😍“

“Amazing owner and staff!!! Most delicious Italian food!!! 10 out of 10 for Jeff and I. Family owned, can't wait to try the Hillsboro, NC location!“

“My cycling club has made al fresco dining at Franco's a Thursday night fixture post ride. The food is always very good. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. They servers are always very welcoming.“

“What an amazing experience. This is a very unassuming place! We travel and try not to eat at chains.. Tony's didnt disappoint! Amazing service, and food all at a better than reasonable price.. go hungry!“

“First time ever and it was AMAZING… Justin was the best waiter with a great attitude… food was delicious and you couldn’t beat the take home price… can’t wait to return:)“

“I did a catering order for Christmas Eve. Lasagna and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, salad with homemade Italian dressing and Garlic Knots. It was the most delicious Italian meal any of us had ever had!!! There was 7 family members for dinner. THANK YOU LIDIA'S!!!! You made our night!!!! Most sincerely, Diane Weiser, Richmond, VA“

“I haven't been to Olive Garden is years; but going last night made me want to come back! The soup, salad, bread combo was well priced and the food was decent. Our server, Jazmin, was delightful and so attentive! The manager on staff was also making rounds to make sure everything was going well with people's meals.“

“You would not think that a restaurant of this quality would be located in a small strip shopping center. The food is awesome. I've had mostly seafood dishes and they have been great. The value is phenomenal. It is well worth going to the Pasta House!“

“I love mimmo's pizza! It's the best in Mechanicsville or Henrico by far! I try to get a pepperoni pizza here once a week and it never disappoints. I always do a pickup order and it's ready fast, the staff and owner are super friendly!“

“I believe I couldn't find a bad menu item here if I tried. they just nail it, whether pizza, pasta, even the apps. highly recommend“

“Their food is delicious and their stromboli portions are generous. I will definitely be eating there again!“

“We had a pretty big party for the small building on New Year’s Eve, we have gone to big chain restaurants every year on New Year’s Eve for my sisters birthday and it was always terrible service. Everyone’s food would come out cold, they would make portions smaller cause a lot of us order the same, I want to definitely give you guys a HUGGGGE shoutout, everyone was HAPPY everyone’s food was perfect and hot and the server was awesome. She’s always there every time we go and she’s great. We really appreciate you guys making the space for our large group. And as ALWAYS THANK YALL FOR THE AMAZING FOOD! Definition of supporting local. We will always come back.“

“Decided to get takeout from here while petsitting for my folks in Ashland. While the Fettucine Alfredo was quite good, the Calamari could have used a little more flavor. I loaded the Pizza with Spinach, Jalapenos, Tomatoes, and Ricotta Cheese. Really good but too wet. Maybe they used frozen spinach and it thawed that way. It would've been better without all the extra moisture. Still- I highly recommend checking it out for reasonably priced Fettucine!“

“Visit today 7/18/25 at 5 pm , party of 3 people. We felt welcomed from the moment we walked in the door! Food was great, atmosphere felt authentic. Our lady who served us was so sweet and kind. Empanadas and pork dishes highly recommend! We will definitely be back and recommend! Parking lot and easy to find.“

“Food was excellent. Staff couldn't have been nicer.“

“Great as always. Good service.“

“As New Yorkers we really know our pizza and Italian cuisine. We tend to have high standards of expectation. That Is why we were pleasantly surprised when we visited with Apollo’s Pizza. The restaurant was highly recommended to us by local Richmond friends who, like ourselves, are seasonal New Yorkers who sought out the best local “New York Style” Pizza. Our experience was outstanding. First, the atmosphere of the restaurant and the professionalism of the staff was refreshing after a long day of work. We were welcomed with open arms by the owner who really made us feel very welcome. The menu offered quite a selection and variety of authentic Italian dishes. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, flavorful and stunning to look at. The ingredients were fresh and the portions were abundant. I highly recommend visiting this special restaurant and trying their brick oven pizzas which are available with an assortment of toppings. The great thing is we can also order out on nights when all we want to do is go home to relax. This really is an awesome place.“

“Great food and the owner and employees are awesome“