50 Best Italian Restaurants near Glen Allen

“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!“

“My family ate here for the first time tonight! The food was wonderful and the servers were awesome!! We will definitely return!! Highly recommend!!“

“Great food , great service“

“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!“

“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 😍“

“Great food and the owner and employees are awesome“

“We ordered the food for my husband’s 95 th birthday;everything was wonderful and ready when we wanted to pick it up!Everybody loved the variety,as we ordered pizza,calamari,wings,lasagna and chicken Alfredo.It worked out to $18 per person,with lots of leftovers.We ate at 3 pm,so neither lunch nor dinner!“

“2 kids and I shared a large pizza while biking around the city. Frankly, I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised. Pizza had a nice crust, both crisp and chewy. Plenty of sauce that was not a sweet as usual and enough cheese to satisfy my kids as well. Will definitely go back again.“

“Visiting City and Ordered Chanellos off a flyer in our hotel lobby. … WOW. Zero Expectations but these guys shot the moon. Wings and Pizza for 20 Bucks. Mango Habanero was wonderful tangy spice perfectly cooked. Plenty of wings for a Pound. But the pizza… delivered piping hot, perfectly cooked and the best part, the ingredients were QUALITY. Flavor packed sausage, crispy fresh onions and green peppers. Great job Chanellos Team! I’ll be back !“

“We rented a Yurt and Sherif was an amazing and down to earth server! He checked on us and vibed. The company was accommodating and helpful. Absolutely loved my experience and will 10/10 recommend!“

“Food was tasty. Was a bit overpriced for the serving size. I expected gnudi when I ordered gnudi but instead I received regular pasta with a lot of pesto. That was disappointing. Maybe trying a bit too hard. The rabbit was good. It was prepared like an Asian dumpling soup, not spectacular. A bit unexpected but an enjoyable meal. Probably not returning as I did not get what was ordered and it was expensive for what was served.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“We visited for the first time yesterday. Our waitress was pleasant company and attentive. The person who sat us was a doll. We ordered a few different things to get a feel for the food. The margherita pizza was fantastic. The penne vodka was probably the best vodka sauce I’ve ever had, and that is not an exaggeration. My husband really enjoyed his chicken parm. Happy to have found this new to us gem for when we are in the area. Thank you for bringing some of the NY Italian food charm to the Richmond area. We will for sure be back!“

“Amazing pizza and calzone. 360 was recommended by a local resident as we were driving through Mechanicsville, and we're so glad we stopped.“

“Lemoncello on point as well pasta!“

“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.“

“This Italian spot is a must-visit! The service that Travis provided was exceptional, and the eggplant is truly excellent. Paired with their rich marinara sauce and remarkable selection of delicious wines, it's an absolutely perfect dining experience. May be a little noisy, but hey, very lively! Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Tabasum was our server and she was phenomenal. She was extremely attentive and remembered our drink + food order perfectly. She checked up on us after we were served to make sure we had what we needed. She’s a waitress who does her job very well!“

“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“

“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!“

“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!!!😘“

“Bread and calamari were marvelous. I would know, I’m part Italian! 🇮🇹 On top of that they didn’t judge me for underdressing. Bravo! If only this place wasn’t only open in the evening.“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Great food, great service. Staff well trained.“

“Great food and service but not much wine choices“

“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“

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

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

“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!“

“Excellent food and Service!“

“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.“

“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 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“

“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!“

“Marcus and his sports bar are awesome! The atmosphere is fun, the staff is friendly, and Marcus really goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome. The drinks were great, the food was tasty, and it’s a perfect spot to watch games with friends. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“If you live in downtown Richmond Virginia , this is the only spot you should be ordering from. Extremely good people that care about the food they put out. Can’t recommend enough!“

“Great sandwiches. Our first time here but we will be back.“

“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.“

“Loved it!! Had not been there in years-will definitely be back!!“

“Im a new Door Dasher and deliver many many orders from here. It always reminds me of the "Real"Italian smells in Italy so I had to try it. Absolutely Amazing!!“

“We went here because I was in the mood for BBQ and I assumed they had it because of the cute name and pig logo.

I was not disappointed.

The BBQ was juicy and delicious, even before I put the sent from heaven (molasses based?), sweet sauce on it. The fries were crisp and yummy. They have a vinegar based sauce available, too.

My husband liked his sandwich. The mozzarella logs were really good, tasting like real moz! The coating and fry was light.

The waitress wasn't, or didn't seem to be, annoyed by me. (LOL) She was super sweet and efficient.

The atmosphere is that of a pub. They have live music on designated nights. Seems like it'd be a fun atmosphere.

I'd definitely return to this place.“

“Amazing food and a great atmosphere with the most friendly staff.“

“The food was actually not bad at this location however the service was a little eh. We had a large party of people and they had two servers coming and going but it was like they could only remember one thing at a time. The girl that was our main server was really nice and would apologize however the gentleman server would act like it was your fault he had to run back and get something he forgot in the first place. All in all I would say a solid 4.5“

“I typically dine in around my lunch break, which is 30 minutes. I get the endless soup, salad, and water. My total is no more than 12 bucks after taxes. It's quick, cheap, and delicious. The environment around 11am-12:30p is chill, calm, and pretty much laid back and quite.“