50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bon Air

“The best pizza in Bon Air!! The rest of the menu is incredible too our family loves their paninis and sandwiches. Great staff and atmosphere! Our go to take out!“

“John, our waiter, was fantastic!!! He was very friendly, helpful, attentive!!! He checked with us often to see if we needed anything - water refills, more napkins, etc!!! We will definitely request John to be our server whenever we come back, which will be often“

“Joe’s Out is connected to Joe’s In. Due to my schedule and my time in Richmond to see my son and his family, I’m always heading to Joe’s Out to grab amazing food and of course their fabulous Ice Cream! 9 out of 10 times I’m greeted by Austin, the young man that always smiles and provides you with great conversation and service. I can honestly say that I have never had better food and service from an establishment that caters to those of us that want to get hot tasty take out than Joe’s Out!
P.S. Their new Hot Chocolate ice cream is delicious 🤤“

“We had a great time and had delicious food! Our waiter Trey was amazing!“

“We’ve had phenomenal meals, drinks, and service here. We’ve also had underwhelming experiences on all counts here, including our most recent visit. Service here is typically stellar but last week it took 20 minutes to be greeted by our server once seated, and then another 20 after ordering drinks to receive those. This was at 8 pm on Wednesday night when they were not overly busy. My husband’s pasta was very undercooked and the sauce was just OK. My fish was fine but it’s the only main on their menu that someone who is gluten sensitive and avoids red meat (and the fish is served on rice with sausage) can have. So despite an often changing menu, this fact never seems to change. We’ll almost certainly go back and try again but do wish their hits outnumbered their misses.“

“Just left from their. Got the greek meatball appetizer (big enough for a meal) and a small greek salad and a bloody mary. ALL of it was terrific. My MIL got a crab sandwich and it was really good as well. The onion rings were the best I ever had.“

“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!“

“Intimate and sleek, Botanya makes the perfect date night location. The staff is efficient and personable without ever overstepping, dishes are made to perfection (their signature gnocchi a la Sinatra is a spicy twist on an old standby), and their mixology is spot-on. Well served by its location two blocks east of the massive free parking deck at the west end of Carytown, Botanya is the Italian restaurant that Richmond has needed--and lacked--for far too long.“

“First time at Edo’s last night. There was a couple walking up the stairs in front of us as we went in, and when we got to the door, a waitress said “I need that cup” and yanked it out of the woman’s hand as she walked off. She was the same waitress that sat us, but not who took our order. The waitress who took our order was extremely rude almost the entire time. A couple of times she brought food out and put it on our table AS she’s walking by. I stopped her once, to ask if we could have our bread warmed as it was cold. She barely stopped as she said “no.” And continued walking. The waitresses were rude and made me feel so uncomfortable with their terrible attitudes. Atmosphere is a little cramped but it was fine. The food was AMAZING though. It was really hot, and the pasta portions were GENEROUS.“

“I do want to give a shout out to the manager Erin she was excellent very customer friendly and our lunch was excellent“

“We ate at La Grotta for the first time last night. It will be the first of many! The service, food, and ambiance were spectacular. We were a party of 3 and each of us cleaned our plates. Our friend with Celiac could choose from almost the entire menu which is unheard of, especially at an Italian restaurant. If you're looking for a truly delicious meal, you'll find it at La Grotta! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Lemoncello on point as well pasta!“

“Great pizza will come back“

“Truly enjoyable meal in a great neighborhood restaurant. Everything was delicious and the service excellent. We enjoyed a lovely cauliflower appetizer, a beautiful, simple fresh salad. Three of our party enjoyed the rock fish. The 4th had an amazing sea food stew with spaghetti. Clearly a favorite of the locals. You won’t be disappointed. (Best to make a reservation.) A little noisy…..“

“They have great food is all I gotta say! Go see yourself!!! I'm pretty sure you will give it a 10 after you get done eating there!“

“I ordered the Sicilian pizza for take-out, so service and atmosphere are really not important. However, as part of service, when I called in the order, it was very cheerfully taken, and they called me when it was ready. I like Sicilian pizza very much, but it's usually rather dry. This was anything but. The cheese is great, but the sauce is fantastic. I'd say it's the BEST Sicilian pizza I've ever had. I'm from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania originally, home of pan-fried Sicilian (which is a different thing altogether). But for lovers of very traditional Sicilian, I'd highly recommend this!“

“Great food , great service“

“First time eating here. The decor and ambiance was great. The vibe was good. Our waitress Kelly was awesome. The food was DELICIOUS & portions were hearty! There is outdoor dining with heat lamps and fireplace. We ate inside and got to watch the bartender work his magic. The drinks were delish too! Overall, this little gem is too good to miss!“

“We have had takeout several times - pasta, pizza and more. The food has been consistently good!“

“Nice place, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, big portions, good size menu (variety), clean and organized.“

“Without a doubt the best Italian food I have ever had in my life. The steak sub is to die for and the pizzas were totally amazing Do yourself a favour and have dinner here“

“Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in RVA. Go tonight, what are you waiting for?!“

“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!!!😘“

“Found Dinamo quite by accident. A Richmond-centric publication mentioned Dinamo as an aside in relation to another restaurant that had since closed. When we discovered Dinamo was still open (later evening) we decided to give it a whirl. The whirling airplane prop in the front window indicated that, at the very least, things would be not boring. We were coming in towards the end of service and were nonetheless greeted with warmth. Firstly, the bread got me baking again. No small feat. They were out of the T-Bone, which is what both of us were aiming for, and recommended the chicken. I dont like chicken. This chicken was amazing. Im still thinking about the bread and the beans. And the chicken. The Tiramisu was just, simply, decadent. Service, ambiance, food, hospitality…. Cant wait to return Dinamo. We added the“

“Frank recommended the veal chop special on Friday night. We both got it. The sauce was so delicious with chunks of portobello mushrooms. AMAZING flavor!! I brought home half of mine to savor again. Can’t wait!“

“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.“

“when I get to heaven and walk thru the pearly gates, Veal Mona Lisa, Calamari, and Tiramisu will be waiting... I drove 100 plus miles for this“

“Oysters were great ! Our server was nice but was not very attentive. Loved the beans. The “bus boy?” Kept water glasses filled but his attire didn’t seem appropriate for the restaurant. All in all I would return“

“Great food and service but not much wine choices“

“Had a lovely dinner with my niece before she heads off to college. My food (la principessa chicken and shrimp) was delicious, as was the broccoli. And the serving was generous-- enough to take half home for another night. My niece always gets, and enjoys, the Alfredo. Having lived in Italy for many years, would I say this was authentic Italian? Mine was close. Hers, not so much. I would have to return to try other options. The service was ok, nothing to write home about. I would have liked if the hostess had spoken to me in Italian, as I spoke to her. Sigh. The atmosphere, meh. Dark. Nothing particularly Italian about it. Wish they had played music in Italian like Andrea Bocelli. I will go back.“

“Deliciouso!!! Best Italian food in Richmond, made with Love!!“

“We had another delicious meal with fine service and a leisurely time to talk and enjoy the atmosphere. From the glass of wine served with tasty bread and olive oil before our appetizer arrived through to the coffee after dinner, we could not have been happier.“

“Excellent food and Service!“

“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!“

“Great waiter.

Parking: Service and food are great every time.

Kid-friendliness: Kids love the friendly staff. Portions are just right.

Wheelchair accessibility: Tables are spaced wide apart for maneuvering.“

“beyond the reasonable doubt the best picture in Richmond and the closest you will get to New York a taste of all of its own I highly recommend if you are a pizza lover give this a try you will go nowhere else after“

“mi pueblito pizzeria and restaurant??? more like TORTA DE CARNE ASADA RESTAURANT!! this place should be known for their torta’s, not pizza. look. my dad is from the caribbean. i’ve never heard of a torta in my life until i came to this place.

my girlfriend’s family have been coming here for years (she’s salvadoran) and she said the sopa de pollo tastes like home. everytime she eats here food she makes a “mmm” sound so it means she happy.

as you can see below we had a feast (wasn’t the first time) we got empanadas, queso de pupusas (wasn’t as good as her moms), horchata, torte de carne asada, and even sopa de pollo

the food was so good, the atmosphere is cool, the workers speak espanol, and the prices are reasonable. come here if you want a full belly

this made me like hispanic culture 10x more. im officially salvadoran. mi gustas el salvadorena comida.“

“Been eating here for almost 45 years. Maria & the staff are always happy to see you. Best pizza in the area. Subs are excellent as well. Love Sal's!“

“This hidden gem is without question the best restaurant in Richmond. Perfect for date night or a fun meal with friends. The owners create a true family atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re eating in their grandmas kitchen. Can’t recommend highly enough!!“

“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:)“

“Look I've been to a lot of Olive Gardens in my life and I've had mediocre, great, and poor experiences. However, we genuinely had the best experience we've ever had a few days ago by our server Marcus.
Seriously, not once did we have to wait for anything. Refills, check-ups, appetizers, and the check were done with expedience and attention. Amazing personality & atmosphere brought to our table by him. Not only that, but he gave us extra soup and refills with our boxes!
Thank you for the experience :)“

“Very good service and atmosphere. The food overall was very good but their trademark complimentary salad was not as expected. The dressing did not taste like it usually does. Not sure what changed with the salad dressing, but it was not what we usually get from the Olive Garden franchise.“

“we had lunch today. we ask to dine outside. the patio was beautiful yet quiet. tha food was delicious and Plenty!! the hostess and server was delightful and skilled. She knew the menu and provided accurate information and great suggestions.I ordered a salad which they put figs and strawberries. the fresh figs were excellent!! I will definitely return!“

“we love it here! best place on hull street!“

“Great pasta Owner super friendly“

“This is the way pizza ought to be. My new favorite place!“

“Friendly staff, extensive menu, generous portions and great food. What’s not to like?“

“I came in for lunch while working in the city and wasn’t disappointed.

The slice of pizza I got was good and the sub was great. The fries that came with the sub were top tier, probably the best fries of any pizza place I’ve been to.
I received excellent customer service. The staff were very friendly. The dining area was clean which is always refreshing to see.
The menu is pretty varied, there’s definitely something for everyone. My only regret is I wasn’t able to try everything on it in one sitting!

All in all, I give it 5 stars. Quick service, great food and I know for a fact I’ll be back to eat there next time I’m near the city.“

“Always a friendly and delightful dining experience. The food has always been consistently good. Perfect for the whole family and parties. They serve large portions so you are sure to leave satisfied. They also have an excellent drink and wine selection. Also fairly affordable.“