Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK)

Pretty good pizza, really loved the dough and sauce. Middle of the pizzas were a little soggy, and hubs didn’t like the overdone/burnt crust on his. Overall solid, however, I’d absolutely give it another go. They had some unique flavor combos I wanna try!

Love this pizza spot, it’s become a place I like to stop by pretty much every time I drive to Shenandoah!

Excellent service and fantastic pizza. We tried the Hog In The Hive, and it was spectacular.

First time here for us. Enjoyed our meal and service was great!

After a long hike on Old Rag, we stumbled into Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen expecting just a quick bite — instead, we found one of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Coming from NYC and having tried countless Italian restaurants (many charging $50+ per person), I didn’t expect a small-town pizzeria to completely blow me away.

The margherita pizza with mushrooms was phenomenal — not your textbook Neapolitan with airy crust, but something more rustic and satisfying. The crust had the perfect char and chew, the cheese melted beautifully, the mushrooms were silky, and the fresh basil was deeply fragrant. It’s the kind of pizza you can’t stop eating. The meatballs were clearly house-made: tender, flavorful, paired with a tomato sauce so sweet and tomato-y. The arrabbiata pasta was hand-cut, with just the right heat and a creamy kick — simple but so well executed.

But the real surprise was the Beale’s Gold Lager. I don’t even like beer usually, but this was extraordinary — light, fruity, clean, slightly sweet with zero bitterness, and a refreshingly smooth aftertaste. It didn’t have the heaviness or gluten-forward finish that turns me off most beers. It was so good, I finished the whole glass and wished I had another.

And then there’s the service. In NYC, service can be polished but impersonal. Here, it’s the real deal — warm, genuine smiles, no pretense, just people who are happy to see you and proud of what they serve. The open kitchen, high ceilings, and reclaimed wood give the space a cozy yet airy charm that matches the vibe perfectly.

And the prices are incredibly reasonable. A margherita pizza in NYC runs $18–22; here, it’s $10–13 — and better. We devoured every last bite. No leftovers, no regrets.

Waited much longer than they said it would take. So did others.

They keep telling you the wait is 30 minutes (take-away). Reality is closer to an hour. Waist of your time. Happened to us three times in a row now.

The pizza was pretty good, but not spectacular.

We did takeout, but it looked like it was really nice and fun in there and it was very very busy. Our takeout pizzas were delicious. We got an 8 inch cheese pizza and an 8 inch veggie pizza and both were outstanding.

3rd visit and still rank as one of the best pizza restaurants in the area. Love taking the family here to dine when vacationing in the mountains.

Great place, great people, great pizza.

Great little pizza place! Service was quick and food was wonderful.

RPK seems to have gone downhill in recent months. The atmosphere and customer service is outstanding however the pizza leaves a lot to be desired. This is a photo of the carnivore pizza and at $20 this was my last one from RPK. Highly recommend the butter, blue salad, Outstanding!

Staff is always very pleasant and kind, food is excellent, favorites are Chicken Parm pizza and Paradise Pizza.

I love the town people are nice but when you not from town they see you different but I love people