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Benny Ventano's

3.8 (151 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Bennys pizza Richmond

If you think you are getting Blacksburg Benny's, think again. This isn't even close. Ordered a plain cheese pizza expecting a nicely layered cheese topping but instead received a sparsely decorated dough with barely any sauce. Wow! On top of that, the bottom was partly burned. Very disappointing. I doubt this meets the Benny's standards. What's up?

Sausage pizza slice
Jeff A.

Excellent pizza- the biggest slice I have ever seen. We came in on a Tuesday night and had our pizza in about 5 minutes.

Brandon E.

Super sized pizza that is also super thin. Great place to grab a slice or take to go for a big game/party if you can get the box in your car or through your front door!! You'll find out what I mean when you go there.

Pizza Sliced Italian Sausage Slice Pepperoni Slice
Amelia H.

My partner took me here the other night and I absolutely loved it! The slices are huge and covered in toppings. I bought two slices because I didn't realize how big they were. I only managed to get through one, however, the second made a great lunch the next day. I love how they really don't skimp out on the toppings, and the crust is also really good. Also, as another positive note, there are far side comics on the wall in the bathroom I will absolutely be back

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Dakiesh C.

I really appreciate you Phil... After a long day at work we decided Pizza for dinner and with the sizes of the slices a slice was good for me .. I appreciate the customer service Phil presented it was very high vibrational coming from low frequency at work. Ima vintage gal so i loved the interior with the old fashioned counter and the hanging designed doors. They also have paintings. The menu was right above the front counter .. We went with 2 slices of the Garlic Mushroom. I also added a Bold Rock Cider as they do carry some domestic beers. (I was geeked about that being an option) The pizza is great I personally prefer thin pizza over thick pizza because i'm lactose so with it not only being huge but thin I am won over. I attempted to eat while cold before reheating and it's slamming. I will return to dine in maybe and eat it while hot and attempt a 2nd slice. This was a chill experience and again I love Phil whole aura and how he carried the place. It wasn't busy at the time but we chatted a while and he was very insightful!!! Great location Indoor seating Beer Selection Desserts

Mel S.

$6 for a GIANT slice, made to order and ready to go in 3mins. If you're looking for a good and quick slice of pizza, you really can't beat that. Plus, the restaurant was cute and the staff was really nice.

Mackenzie C.

We ordered takeout and I will say for a group of 3, this was a great choice because now we have food for at least a few meals and the price is very reasonable! Pizza was pretty tasty and huge! Service was right on time with when they said our pizza would be ready.

Nicara B.

This slice of pizza was HUGE!!! I LOVE a thin slice of pizza with a crispy bottom and a major cheese pull!! I had the sausage slice and my man had the garlic mushroom. I would not change a single thing about that sausage slice. The garlic mushroom was very fragrant but when I bit the pizza, I wanted more of a garlic taste. The pizza slices are huge but those wings were very mini. They were very crispy and had a wonderful flavor but too expensive for how little they were. They also had a Vanilla Coke and a RC soda and I was excited about that because I haven't seen those in years! The employees not once cracked a smile but they were still very nice and had a chill personality. They would have gotten 5 stars if it was based on the taste on the food alone but the place had quite a bit of cobwebs and that bathroom smelled like someone took the time to urinate in every corner. It was a cool looking bathroom.... But I couldn't use it based on the smell. Would i go back? Sure.

PIZZA!!!
Amber B.

1 million times over would we come to this place. This is the best pizza you're going to get anywhere in the Richmond area. They also have one in Norfolk, Virginia. We literally make it our mission to visit here when we are in town. I don't care if it's a 30 minute drive I don't care if it's two minute drive, we are coming to get this pizza. Everybody is always super chill and very nice. I place an order online, if I'm going to be sooner or later. I just give them a call and they accommodate me. it is such a rad place with really cool graffiti art as well. Please do yourself a favor and go get some pizza here. But also know that one slice is as big as your head so you might not need that whole pizza versus a couple slices per person.

Cheese pizza
Hanna M.

Best NY style pizza in Richmond. Thin, cheesy and not too greasy. For $5 it's a huge slice. Clean and good service.

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Kat M.

I will forever come here to grab a slice when I'm in the areA. I typically bring my son here after we've visited the children's museum, the science, museum, or Maymont. We both love to sit at the window (when open) and watch the cars and the people that go by. I'm never disappointed by the massive slices. Always quick and the woman making the pizza is so nice.

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Ordered 2go and the dough was delicious! Throughly enjoyed the lunch. Fast and friendly service! Will be my regular treat :)

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Came here to eat for my son's birthday. Staff very friendly, delicious pizza, no complaints!

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Exceptional service. Exceptional consistently delicious food. Authentic recipes…read more The BEST authentic family Italian cuisine in RVA and beyond. I've been coming in for years. They never cease to amaze and satisfy my appetite. Thank you! Chianti was amazing. Spaghetti Bolognese was perfection. Just no words, so happy.

A friend was visiting from AZ and this was our agreed lunch choice. I would like to start with…read more I WILL NOT return to this restaurant. We entered and were greeted with " do you have a reservation" in a very un-inviting tone. We both said no. If she said follow me, it was faint. We knew to follow her. I should have walked out !!! The Restaurant was practically empty !! Maybe a total of 20. We walked up a small ramp that lead us to a larger dining area where we saw a few guests. At our table standing was a youthful warm smile waiting that made us feel ok to stay. I overheard someone calling the name of the woman at the door, and they said Patricia. Our server's name was Jocelyn and she was very delightful. Our server made suggestions and explained that most of the pasta is made in house. Still observing and listening. OMG, the woman is the manager. Mam, I'm sure you will be pleased to know that we will NOT return. She walked by several times smiling and conversing warmly with other guests. This is an authentic looking and a bit dated Italian Restaurant. I'll be brief here. I had the spaghetti and meat sauce. The pasta had that obvious taste of homemade and the sauce as well. The bread was homemade with the potential to be good, if it was warm and soft, not crunchy. I had the salad packaged to go. Appetizer was fried zucchini that was golden brown, crunchy and flavorful. RVA has MANY Choices of restaurants to choose and I should've known better.

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3.8(277 reviews)
0.4 mi•The Fan
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I visited bacchus for the first time recently. We arrived shortly after they opened and didn't have…read morea reservation, but we were seated immediately, with the understanding that we'd be done in 1.5 hours, which was no problem, since service didn't take long. They brought us rolls, which were delicious, and butter while we waited for our food. We started with an appetizer of stuffed mushroom with roasted peppers and mozzarella, which was delicious. I ordered the chicken piccata and my bf got penne carbonara, which he really liked. My chicken piccata was flavorful and the chicken was cooked well so it wasn't dry. The only drawback was that there was a lot of onion in the dish that overpowered the capers, which is what I'm looking for in a piccata. The restaurant is small, so I would make a reservation before going again, but the ambiance was nice and the staff were friendly. I would go again, I would just order something else to try.

Bacchus was good…read more It's a lowkey spot, very cozy vibes and not too busy on a Monday evening. The wait staff was on the slower side, which is surprising due to the fact that the place wasn't very busy. The menu is large and filled with Italian classics. The wine list was extensive. They do not allow any requests to the menu... for example, my friends chicken piccata came with a salad and they would not let her sub that salad for pasta. Nothing about this experience blew me away. The dishes are very simple for how high priced they are. I paid $24 for a bowl of spaghetti noodles with mushrooms and chicken. The menu does not get much more complex than that. To make a whole meal, you'd almost need to order an entree, a pasta and a side seperate, which would probs cost you around $60 My meal was good-- I was happily it and the quality was just fine, but it wasn't the kind of place I'd likely return to. There was nothing particularly bad about this experience, but also nothing blew me away. Next time, I think I'll just make the same tasting dish at home for a fraction of the price.

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Gersi - Pappardelle Primavera

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4.0(252 reviews)
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We visited Gersi tonight for dinner and were seated immediately, even though we were a few minutes…read moreearly for our reservation. We were brought focaccia bread, which was very flavorful. I ordered the basil smash off the special menu, which was so fresh and delicious. We started with the fig & prosciutto crostini from the special menu, which was so tasty. I ordered the ravioli carbonara, which was pretty good, although I thought the sauce was a little thin, and my bf got the mezzi rigatoni ragu, which he enjoyed. The star was the dessert. We got the chocolate molten lava cake with berry compote and the vanilla panna cotta. When brought to our table, our server also brought a small sauce pan of chocolate sauce to drizzle over the top of each. Both were so rich and delicious, I couldn't pick a favorite. Service was quick and very friendly and the restaurant was cozy and warm. Can't wait to return to try more of their pasta, and have the desserts again!

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4.3(106 reviews)
1.0 mi•Scott's Addition

I'd heard amazing things about Lost Letter for a while and I was so happy we got to visit recently…read more We went for a special occasion and it felt like the right vibes we were looking for. The menu is small but feels very curated. We started with the bread, fried olives, and squash escabeche. Even something as simple as the bread was so tasty. We each kept a piece to eat with our entrees. The flavors in the fried olives and squash dishes were awesome. For dinner, I got the gnudi and my husband got the cavatelli. We were both so happy with our choices. We made sure to have room for dessert and the caprese cake and gelato were incredible - not too heavy but super delicious. We were also impressed with the service - they were all very friendly, cleaned our tables and refreshed our silverware between courses, and refolded our napkins if we got up to go to the bathroom. It's definitely not a place we could come all the time but is wonderful for a special experience.

I can't believe it's been almost a year since our last visit. This time we got a spot on the patio…read moreand loved it. The weather was a balmy 72° at 6:30 PM and slightly overcast which made the patio the perfect place. A very serene setting for a sophisticated meal. I highly recommend the patio, but you need to plan way in advance. Even on a Wednesday night. And definitely get there early because parking is a bear. I don't mind the walk, but anybody with mobility challenges, might find it tough to get there on time unless they can get dropped off. For cocktails our friends got a very swanky bottle of white wine by Cinque Terre. My husband and I got mixed drinks : the Italian stallion and the ciao fantasy. Very different experiences, but both very good. The Italian stallion was complex yet refreshing and the ciao fantasy was complex and smooth. For appetizers, we got the beef tartare and the Borlatti farro verde. Again, both very different but equally delicious. The tartar obviously more a protein forward appetizer that had a smooth richness brought out by the egg and the well chopped beef. The extra sourdough was a nice touch. The Borlatti was the perfect starter for a spring evening and I actually enjoyed it more than my entrée. It has a lightness to it, but also richly satisfying, especially with the sourdough. For the entrées, we went back to our favorites from last time which was the cavatappi and the rockfish. I enjoyed the cavatappi more but I was trying to get more protein and less simple carbs so I stuck with the rock fish. This time the fish was not a great piece and had very little edible protein because of the bloodline running down the center of it, so for $38 it felt a bit stingy because I needed more of the fish than the slightly over spiced rice and sausage. Did not feel like a good choice for the evening. I did not finish and went back to my appetizer to satisfy any hunger pains left. Definitely disappointed that there was no specials for the evening and a lot of the menu seems pretty similar to the last time we were there. Also seems like fewer choices at least for the small plates. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and again really enjoyed the atmosphere. However. Everything seems overpriced these days but even though prices haven't shifted that much at LL on this occasion, $172 after tax but before tip seemed a bit much for Richmond. Feels like everything is a few dollars over what the price point should be especially if it's not done to perfection. We will probably go back but not for a long while bc of price but also because of menu options. There are several restaurants in Church Hill that bring more bang for your buck.

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4.4(199 reviews)
1.2 mi•The Fan
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We arrived on a Thursday around 8, and the parking situation was dire (as always around Cary St.)…read morewith on-street parking. At least Dinamo's is on a corner, so there are a few parking options. We managed to get a close spot, thankfully. The restaurant was bustling and buzzing with life when we stepped in. There was no hostess stand, so we hovered around the entrance awkwardly, wondering where we should be, waiting for the fast-thinking servers and bartenders to find us a spot. This is likely due to the limited seating space, and it works until your party is larger--definitely call ahead if that's the case. We were seated at a two-top in the crevice between the bar and the kitchen. The aromas of the smoke-filled room captivate us, our imaginations conjuring different dishes. We quickly received our waters, place settings, and menus, as the servers dutifully helped each other where they could. I decided on the brocoletti (noodles that look like onions) with beans, sausage, and polenta. My partner ordered the plain white pizza. We received some complimentary bread as we waited for the meal. We used the olive oil, salt, and pepper at the table to give it a little pizzazz. My dish arrived scaldingly hot, so be careful with the polenta especially. The beans and sausage were perfectly seasoned, with the brocoletti noodles taking on the flavors of the dish's other ingredients. The white pizza was punchy, the parmesan being the star of the show. The crust was soft and chewy with a bit of crisp. We boxed up half of our meals, leftovers to enjoy again later, and we opted to try the chocolate tort with the cherries and cream. The cherries should not be optional here, IMO. They take the dessert from beautiful and delicate to decadent. The chocolate tort was delicate; the cherry glaze and depitted cherries pushed my taste buds to their limit. It is a simply wonderful concoction; hence the reason for forgetting to take its photo (remnant plate and spoons pictured). Our experience at Dinamo's was fabulous from beginning to end. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a curated American/Italian menu (with some seafood specials mixed in) lovingly cultivated by the chefs. I look forward to revisiting Dinamo's in the future to explore its other specialized menu items.

A hole in the wall hidden gem for authentic Italian food and excellent value (portion and quality…read moreto price ratio) --------------------------------- Food: some of the best food I've had in Richmond, and ever! We ordered a beet and fennel salad - and now, that is a salad. The beets were fresh (I've had canned beets in salads before but this was fresh), and the fennel was crunch, mild, and texturely satisfying in contrast with the soft beets, the dressing was well coated but not drenching the salad. Could have eaten the salad all day but then the entrees came: Squid ink fettuccine with calamari and shrimp -- it was so fresh I could not eat it for a few minutes, massive entree, fettuccine tasted like it was made in house, so flavorful and rich Sausage with polenta -- my first time trying polenta in solid form, tastes a bit like if rice and corn combined, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, sausage was good too Also the complimentary bread was excellent, crunchy exterior soft interior, especially dipped in the pasta sauce Recommendations: making a reservation (you have to call), we made the mistake of assuming it being a cold rainy Sunday, we could do a walk in at the bar, but ended up walking in the rain for about an hour - well worth the wait Affordability: ~$25-30/entree Ambiance: it's pretty small and easy to bump into people on accident, but very cozy ambiance with deep red color theme Service: great, no issues! Good for: date night, celebration, when you just want good food

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