36 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.“

“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!“

“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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Apart form the usual pizza place things (pasta Philly's wings) they also have Honduran food. the beef plate i got tasted good and was a good deal for 13 bucks. The garlic cheese bread was kinda small for the price and not enough garlic butter. The philly was small but tasted like a usual Philly.“

“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 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“

“We had a pretty big party for the small building on New Year’s Eve, we have gone to big chain restaurants every year on New Year’s Eve for my sisters birthday and it was always terrible service. Everyone’s food would come out cold, they would make portions smaller cause a lot of us order the same, I want to definitely give you guys a HUGGGGE shoutout, everyone was HAPPY everyone’s food was perfect and hot and the server was awesome. She’s always there every time we go and she’s great. We really appreciate you guys making the space for our large group. And as ALWAYS THANK YALL FOR THE AMAZING FOOD! Definition of supporting local. We will always come 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!“

“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.“

“Not my first time in that place.
Tried few dishes there. The best sub for me was the works sub. The flavors were great, the bread was fresh, and it was well seasoned. Also got fries and a drink for 3.69, the fries were nice and crispy.
Also tried their meatball pizza with pepperoni. Omg, I can’t describe how tasty that was. Both the dough and the sauce were made fresh and tasted great.

On top of that, the prices were amazing for the amount and quality of food I got!
Definitely going there again and again“

“We tried JV's for the first time tonight and I am stoked to have found a new-to-us pizza place to frequent. The pizza and mozzarella sticks were incredible. The Stromboli was great as well. The penne vodka was good but I believe lacked a bit of seasoning of some sort. Overall we are extremely pleased with our experience. Christopher was very kind and charismatic when taking our order over the phone and when I went and picked up the food in person. We will be back“

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

“Dougie was not a happy associate. he was complaining as I entered the store about other being late and started tr ed he had just got the order and slammed the food into the box bit never gave me the doordash order for pick up. Young lady at the register apologized that I had to encounter such a disgruntled employee who stormed out the back door after pushing her to the side to retrieve his belongings at the register... if unhappy about your job then do t bring it into the establishment“

“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.“