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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Great food and service but not much wine choices“

“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“

“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!“

“Had such a great experience at Pino’s Pizza! Cassie was an amazing server she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The pasta was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly. You can tell the food is made with care, and Cassie’s great service made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend stopping by for the great food and great atmosphere!“

“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 pasta Owner super friendly“

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

“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.“

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

“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:)“

“Fantastic and warming atmosphere“

“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! 🤤🤤🤤“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Easily one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. Everything is full of flavor down to the sauce. It was like $20 for a pizza and breadsticks. It was hot and fresh. They are kind. The place is old, but really clean. There isn’t much space for eating there, but honestly it’s so good it doesn’t matter. Eat it in the car if you can’t wait.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“I normally order delivery and every once in a while pick up. I’ve gotten a few items on their menu. The pizza is always great. Once the pizza was a little flat but that’s out of like 20+ times I’ve ordered it. The cheesesteaks are also phenomenal. I’m picky about cheesesteaks since I’m from PA. Now it’s not like a Philly cheesesteak but it is one of the closest I’ve gotten to one tasting like home. The cannoli’s are really good, really sweet. The onion rings are great. Extremely crispy. And mozzarella sticks are great too.

The few items I’ve had that I’m not a fan of are their fries and cheese fries. And I have gotten a chocolate cake. I was expecting a regular chocolate cake but instead of a mousse chocolate cake. And the size of it was not worth the price in my opinion.“

“The Busy Street Cici’s in Richmond is one of the best Cici’s I’ve visited ! I had the opportunity to eat here with my son and we really really enjoyed it . My son has taken his kids here a couple times and they’ve always enjoyed it .
The pizza here at this location just tasted better . It was fresher and the vegetables and toppings tasted better.
Also , the friendly staff is a big plus. The young man Brian and the manager Martin are great people, you can tell they care . Thank you for a great experience“

“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‼️“

“The manager, Sherri, deserves a medal. She is so incredibly kind and helpful. We had a PTA event that required large quantities of pizza. She helped me through planning, but went the extra mile when we realized we needed 30 more pizzas, and she wasn’t even at the store! She put her team in motion and made our event a success. Families were full of compliments and appreciation. I highly recommend working with Sherri for all your pizza needs!!“