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8 1/2

4.1 (339 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Delis, Vegetarian
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Classy
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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White pizza.
Jahmelia B.

This was my first time at this location. I was smitten with my experience at the other location and was hopeful for a repeat. Sadly lighting did not strike twice in this scenario. We ordered take out and was told it would take 10-15 minutes. The order took nearly 45 minutes . I ordered a red cheese pizza, a white cheese pizza and chick pea salad. The pizza crust was good. It's a thin crust with the perfect amount of crispness to it. Things went downhill from there. The cheese was burnt. Very burnt. The flavor profile was nonexistent and the sauce was just ok. The chick pea salad was delicious. I was underwhelmed by this experience and won't return here.

Red pizza with sausage and spinach
Lena M.

This review is just based on their red pizzas! I would love to come back and try other things on their menu. 8 1/2 is a super charming takeout Italian spot. It's ideal for warm days so you can take your food to picnic in Scuffletown. I've only ever ordered a red pizza here with toppings when I've visited. I had a blast doing this once with my mom and partner. This week, I decided to spend my lunch break with a friend having pizza. We ordered a red pizza with spinach and sausage. Our bill came out to about $26. It took about 35 minutes for the pizza to be ready so we went on a walk while we waited. There were about three seats to sit at too if you prefer to wait in the restaurant. When our pizza was ready, they offered us napkins and red pepper flakes. We took our pizza to the park to enjoy! It's nice to see how fresh the pizza's are. It's slightly greasy, but thin crusted. 8 1/2 also has a lot of delicious Italian pantry goods for purchase as well as wine. It's a pretty small space on the customer end, which is fine for a takeout spot! If you don't mind that things are on the pricier side, this is a nice spot to get take out for a scuffletown picnic.

Pepperoni Pizza
Adrianna U.

3.5 stars. I'm on the search for the best pizza in Richmond, so wanted to give this place a try! Mostly because i've had the pleasure of smelling their pies every time I pass to get some scoops ice cream. Once inside, this place is solely for takeout. There possibly might've been a chair, but I cant be 100% sure. I ordered a pepperoni pizza with arugula salad to take home. Pizza was about ~$17 I think. Pizza was that thin, more Neapolitan style that I usually like. Flavor was pretty good. Arugula salad was just that. A take out box of arugula which made me feel a little silly for ordering. I think if you rank it among take-out places, it's a good pizza. But for the how overpriced it is and the fact that you don't really have the option to sit there and eat it, I think i'm still on the search for a better pie in Richmond! I might come back to try some of their other items though.

Calzone, i added my own seasonings on top bc of how bland it was, but didnt help much

Disappointed and Overpriced - Worst Calzone We've Ever Had We were really excited to try this place because of all the high reviews, but were sorely disappointed. I ordered the calzone, which set me back $20, and honestly, it wasn't even that big. The biggest letdown was the filling--it was absolutely stuffed with ricotta and barely had any mozzarella. When I cut into it, there was zero cheese pull, just a bland, flavorless mess of ricotta. The marinara sauce that came with it was delish, but it was way too oily imo. The bread had an okay taste, but the texture was a huge fail--it was soggy and soft, not crispy at all. It seriously felt like it had been microwaved. Given how busy the restaurant was when I arrived, I wouldn't be surprised if that's what happened. I don't understand how this place has such high ratings. This was hands down the worst calzone I've ever had. I plan on reaching out to the restaurant to see if they'll make this right, because $20 for this was just ridiculous. Edit: We reached out to the restaurant, the manager was very polite, understanding, and listened to my concerns, which i greatly appreciate, and he refunded the order

Stephanie A.

I've been coming to 8 1/2 for over 12 years and it's always wonderful. Anything you try, it's going to be amazing! The pizzas are incredible and I'm obsessed with the arugula salad. I didn't get the lasagna this time, but that is also absolutely delicious. give it a try!!

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the thin crust pizza, enjoy the friendly staff, and appreciate the charming atmosphere.

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The Vegetable Lasagna was the best thing I've ever tasted in my life!!! Highly recommend it!

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Red pizza with pepperoni hits the spot. Sometimes there is a long wait for takeout but it is worth the wait.

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Ok but overpriced for the quality. Nothing terrible but not Great. Think Strawberry St Cafe. I'd rather not eat than eat 8 1/2 food.

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