50 Best Italian Restaurants in Richmond

“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!“

“My partner and I went to Lost Letter last night for a celebration dinner. We tried a cocktail each and shared a bottle of wine. We ordered a bunch of appetizers/food to share and everything was delicious. The service was absolutely top notch. They boxed up my leftovers and checked them in the back so we could enjoy our dessert without them on the table and brought them back out when we were finished. I noticed that every little detail was considered, even with how they treated the tables that were around us. We both agreed this was the best dining experience that we have had in Richmond.“

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

“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.“

“Lemoncello on point as well pasta!“

“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 just returned from Boston where we had a good experience at an Italian restaurant in the North End. We thought we would make a comparison: well, this place was head and shoulders above that famous area. In fact, I would say this is by far the best Italian restaurant in Richmond; better than Edo Squid; better than Dinamo; better than the famous, now closed, Mama Zu’s. Great wine selection , perfectly cooked food, delicious desert and all at a reasonable price. I have eaten at many Italian restaurants on the east coast and in Italy. If you skip this place, you are missing out on one of the best anywhere.“

“Our server tab and the manager Gabriella went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing dining experience. Everything was so good and quick. 10/10 we’ll be back. The chocolate tart dessert was probably the best dessert I’ve had in richmond.“

“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.“

“I've been going to Carini's since they opened in '78. our family have continued to be loyal customers. The food is always excellent!“

“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!“

“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“

“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 and service but not much wine choices“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Excellent food and Service!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“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 :)“

“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!“

“I have been going here for many years and it only gets better like fine wine .always welcoming and excellent customer service .family owned and operated> you too feel like family there .the food is always delicious and prices are very fair compared to other like places .I especially love their chicken Parmesan with the meat sauce .pizza is always on point .I have never had to send any food back or had a bad meal .they always get it right ! We love it so much we eat here weekly sometimes 2x a week 😋 recently tried the new pb pie and wow im hooked .will be a regular add on to my meal.“

“Great pasta Owner super friendly“

“Decent Olive Garden.
I had a gift card so decided to dine in on a Thursday evening.
All you can eat bread sticks, soup and salad.
Friendly staff. Too a long time for food to come out. But server was quick to refill drinks and replenish salad ans soup.
All in all I'd probably visit again.“

“A great place to dine. We are new in town and wanted to try a new place near our home. The food was delicious, generous serving and the staff was very friendly. We are going back very soon!“

“It was great food!! The waitress was excellent. I got the chicken and shrimp carbonara and my wife had the chicken and tortellini. Great great great! Enjoyed the meals. We got there around 7:15 pm Friday . It was not crowded when we arrived. We were seated right away. Absolutely no issues.“

“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:)“

“Yum! We ordered take out for the first time ! The fried calamari was delicious (only downside small serving). Chicken parm dinner with capellini, perfect thin chicken with delicious sauce. Linguine with white clam sauce definitely authentic and tasty. Meatball sub devoured by my son. And those homemade chips a hit. We are from NJ and my husband’s family is Italian. Highly recommend!“

“I took a friend there to celebrate an early birthday. The food and service were top-notch. We were seated in a relatively quiet corner until the restaurant filled up and then it got a bit, noisy with a table of eight next to us, but we left soon after, so overall conversation was no problem.“

“ordered the steak and cheese to go,and it was a pretty good sandwich.My only observation is that they need to update the prices on the online menu.My actual price was about 30% more!“

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

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

“Fantastic and warming atmosphere“

“Our Family Favorite since 1980's when my mother brought me my 1st sub. And my Grandson had his 1st slice of New York Style Pizza today“

“Their pizza is great! Definitely reminiscent of the type of boardwalk slices you would get in Atlantic City or Seaside Heights in New Jersey. Nicely done!“

“Meatball pizza! We also got the mozzarella balls. Real mozzarella, folks! 🤤🤤🤤“

“Mike’s Pizza & Grill delivers an outstanding dining experience every time. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and prepared with real care. Their pizzas have the perfect balance of crisp crust, quality toppings, and rich, authentic flavor. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to great service, which makes every visit feel welcoming. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or a full meal with family, Mike’s Pizza & Grill sets the standard for excellent local dining.“

“We are business neighbors of Joe's pizza and a review is long over due. As a catering company, we spend so much time cooking for others and never for us! So when lunch time rolls around Joe's is our 'go-to'. Everything is ALWAYS tasty and portions generous. The size of a slice of pizza blew my nephews mind. Haha. Our order is filled quickly and accurately every single time. And the icing on the cake is that they hand deliver our order to our business so that we can get back to work while it is being prepared. The family that runs it is also always a pleasure to interact with. Hats off to Joe's Pizza!“

“All the food that I've eaten from here is very tasty and made with love the Philly cheese steak is to die for.. the chicken wings are the best they taste like they were made in buffalo NY. The hot honey is what I recommend personally.. but they all are good.. there pizza is one of the best I've eaten and I've eaten Chicago and NY style.. the food and atmosphere are amazing“

“We had our 20 year alumni event for about 24 people with dinner, drinks, and dessert. Melissa was super responsive to questions and alterations for the event and the food and service were awesome when we attended. The 2 servers did an excellent job.“

“My girlfriend and I just went in there and got half a Belmont supreme and half a bbq chicken and let me tell you it was beyond delicious. We’ve had pizza from Italy, New York, and other parts of Va but this one tops them all. Belmont pizzeria so y’all know who we were the couple who cane in all black with the Greek hoodies. We have agreed we’re definitely coming back.“

“Great pizza,you can request it when paying how you want it made at buffet and they will make it for you as you like. Positive atmosphere, great people with smiles, and genuine helpfulness and pleasurable dining experiences. Families come in regularly sharing pleasing dining enjoyment. Managers are focused definitely on your needs and willingness to go that extra step. Fun for everyone. Try and you will love this location.“

“Great food, wonderful service, beautiful atmosphere.“

“Been Going to Albert Pizzeria since the Glory Days! A Southside Staple where You can get a Pretty Pie like This‼️“