35 Best Italian Restaurants near Sandston

“We accidentally found this place and we are glad we did. Roberto greeted us and took great care of us. Lots of art work and great music playing in the back ground.“

“I have been a patron of this establishment for over 30 years and in all that time I have never been asked to pay a gratuity fee. I have had birthday parties , baby showers and rehearsal dinner. I realize there was six in my party. Paying by two different checks. The owner whom my kids played with growing up tells me its on the menu that the its up to the server degression to use it or not. You know where it is on the menu???? All the way down at the bottom paste the food items. In smaller print. Sad to say I will no longer be a customer here thanks to the sever Miranda“

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

“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.“

“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…..“

“We came here for our anniversary dinner before a concert in Richmond. The food was delicious and the service was perfect! We’ll be back if we come back to Richmond!“

“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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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!“

“╭━━━⚠️ 𝘐𝘔𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌 ⚠️━━━╮ 𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙍𝙀𝘿“

“Amber was an outstanding waitress who made our dining experience truly enjoyable. She was very personable, attentive, and catered to every need with a smile. Her professionalism and warm personality made us feel valued, and we look forward to coming back because of her excellent service.“

“My close friends and I have been meeting for lunch at Gus's every Thursday for over 10 years and have no intention of stopping. Our meals and service could not be better. Many of us go there at other times, also, for the same reasons. My personal idea of a good restaurant is how often you want to return. Scott and Lisa really know what they are doing!“

“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“

“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!!“

“Great pizza, nice staff...unfortunately, and this isn't the establishment's fault, but I've been here several times and after experiencing some idiot "parent" with some brat kid screaming its head off and they did nothing about it, I always get it to go. Be warned.“

“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“

“THE BEST AND AUTHENTIC IN GUATEMALAN GASTRONOMY!! DELICIOUS FLAVOR!! AFTER I ATE; I WAS SO SATISFIED WITH THE PLACE FOR ITS FOOD. I THOUGHT LEAVING 50 DOLLARS NOT FOR TIP; IF NOT AS AN OFFERING SO THAT THE OWNER OF THAT PLACE CAN START REMODELING THE RESTAURANT AND MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL..... IF ANYONE DARE TO PUT A BOX FOR US TO DONATE AND THE RENOVATION CAN BE DONE... I SUPPORT EVERYTHING WELL“

“very good food and wonderful service.“

“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 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.“

“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!“

“Sprezza is a wonderful new restaurant finding its footing in Richmond. It brings authentic Italian cuisine that is unique from any other Italian restaurant in our city. The food is full bodied and quite the experience each time I’ve been. The focaccia is so yummy!The menu is designed like a classic Italian menu with courses so you can enjoy multiple dishes. How often do you get to have fresh pasta followed by a second course?Service is impeccable giving you a fine dining experience.The owner, Angela, is very warm and you can tell she is very passionate about food. She is bringing a piece of Italy to Richmond so we can experience the food without crossing an ocean.I would 100% recommend this restaurant for a nice occasion especially if you are a foodie.Keep in mind that this is a new and growing business that will only thrive with the support of the community.I can tell there is a lot of love and thought put into creating the menu. Delicious! 10/10. I always leave with a happy stomach.“

“I love Anna's Pizza and I have never been disappointed with their food. There are at least ten options for anything Italian within 3 miles of Anna's, but Anna's prices, service and food quality are excellent as compared to many of the others. I probably order Anna's at least once per week and quality is consistent, the staff truly seems thankful for my business, the staff is always polite and sincerely friendly. The restaurant is always clean and that is important in any restaurant. All I can say to anyone reading this review is.... Sure you have many options for pizza or pasta but when it comes to everything I've described you will get your moneys worth and will feel it was money well spent, I recommend Anna's for sure. You won't be disappointed, I never have been. Keep up the quality, service, and great prices because as of today you are my number 2 go to for pizza and pasta.“

“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“

“Normally I would support this place. But now I will say I'm very disappointed in this situation they have put in. Right now we are living in a hotel and I asked for two smaller pizzas boxes because it's easier to separate for three people. They were like we have to charge you extra for the boxes yet it's no different than getting your order to go I don't see them charging for that“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Stopped here for a quick bite! We had just left the airport and aren’t from this area. I found this place online and we gave it a try. The house dressing was so yummy, the pizza crust was perfect and toppings were very flavorful. The sauce was rich in flavor, also. They have a take out window/section and a dine in area with about 6 or 7 tables. Nice atmosphere, good food, and Milton came out to chat with us. He and his Son provided excellent customer service!“

“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“

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

“Was in Mechanicsville for a Cross Country meet. My daughter wanted pizza afterwards. So, not being from the area we went to Google for help. It led us to Primo Pizza, and we were glad it did. We ordered a couple pizzas, a sub and cheese sticks. Everything was delicious! The service was great, and we received our food promptly. We will definitely stop in the next time we are in the area.“

“Omg! Everytime I go here the food is out of this world! And good service to boot! It can get cramped on busy nights, but so worth it! I get a new pizza every time I go and everytime it exceeds my expectations! I'm on my fourth pizza this trip and I finally had to review! That's how you know it's good!“

“Crab cakes & angel hair! YUM! Salads are a meal all by themselves. Great food & great service! Thank you!“

“Traveling through from out of town, never heard of this establishment.
Ordered through DoorDash;
Small Specialty Philly Pizza
Cheddar Bacon Waffle Fries

Philly Pizza is a guilty pleasure of mine but the only nation-wide copy available is through Domino's.
This one blew it out of the water! The white sauce base had some complexity, so each bite wasn't overwhelmingly cheesy, steak was abundant, red onions not white, very nice, a very well thought out pie!

Waffle fries hit the spot, not overdone and too crisp, still some soft fries under the top layer. Fairly sized for 2 people but no more.

Only negative review I saw seemed upset about a floppy slice, but it looks like the only thing they didn't order on the pie was the kitchen sink.
Dough was perfectly bouncy but not bland, I haven't eaten crust in quite a while but I bit my fingers finishing my slices.

Thanks guys, you were right, nothin' beatza pizza.“

“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.“

“We were traveling through the area and got hungry after a round of golf. Finding good is a crapshoot but Maria’s is a definite winner. We originally stopped in for pizza, how bad could someone screw up pizza.
The menu was so interesting we went for a dinner, I had the Chicken Cacciatore and my wife had the Chicken Piccata cooked to her dietary needs. Both were delicious.
Definitely a good stop, the service was also very good.“