My review from 2014 (omg - 8 years ago!) is long overdue for an update. This shop is owned by the loveliest husband and wife team that is one thing that has remained the same. Well, that and the quality of the food. Beyond that, almost everything else has leveled up and I'm here for it! Instead of looking more like a warehouse, it now looks like a cozy spot to plop down and have lunch or an early dinner with a glass of wine. I love that they now have a brewery inside and tons of prepared foods in the fridges! They have also developed spices that look amazing. This time, I ordered the carbonara which, of course, was fresh and amazing. Everything here is reasonably priced. I have not wanted a business to succeed quite as much as this one. It makes me so happy to see the growth that has happened over the last few years and I hope it continues to increase! read more

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LOVE THIS STORE! I'm not sure if she's the owner but the woman working was so friendly and helpful. They have so many fresh pasta options including gluten free. There is also a small distillery within the store with a bar to sit and enjoy drinks. A few patio tables outside as well. And the best part is they allow dogs inside! This will be a regular stop of ours for fresh pasta, sauces, and more. read more

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Purchased some of their goods at the RVA Big Market. We were slow to roll into the market so lots of items were sold out - a good sign! Their smoked salmon & summer ravioli were dynamite when we cooked at home. read more

If you've not been here, highly recommend: Home made pastas, sauces, to go foods, incredible wines, and they brew their own spirits!!! read more

Bombolini Pasta - Inside - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I love this place. Everything they make is incredible. They have fresh pasta and different flavors of noodles and pasta shapes, fresh made pasta dishes and frozen entrees. read more

Just the words locally owned business and fresh pasta (and tasty!) should already make your heart sing. They have so many pasta types and depending on the pasta and day, they can be garlic, spinach, herb, etc infused. It's like a create your own pasta. They had a recent menu change so unfortunately the chicken masala is no longer there . I love the countless options and combos! I definitely want to try to get as many options as I can. I got a pesto chicken with cute shell pasta and Rose fettuccini with chicken. Overall, the pasta is kinda dry with less/little sauce and the pesto was unexpected (herbs and lemon/oil?). I got the fettuccini with extra sauce which was ample (keep in mind there's a one dollar charge for extra sauce). Much flavor and seasoning overall though! Price was, it is definitely worth it! Parking might be tight but that's the city for you. The place is modern and aesthetic. They have many types of pasta and ravioli for you to buy for yourself too! The staff was very nice, conversational, friendly, and helpful! The pasta is freshly made so there will be a wait time as expected. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Pesto cavatelli with chicken (left) and rose fettuccini with chicken (right) - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wonderful fresh pasta for a great price. Smoked salmon is fantastic. We shop here weekly.

This is a really cool market where you can load up on pasta and prepared meals. They also smoke Salmon on site so I got some to go and it was great. They offer different smoke levels and even "burnt end" pieces which are great for snacking. The proprietor and staff here are awesome as well. read more

No need to search for the best pasta in Richmond because Bombolini is where it's at!! Nestled in the Fan, you're greeted with all the good smells of fresh Italian food immediately when you walk in. They offer a variety of pastas and sauces to pair together, it would be surprising to find something you don't like. Each bite of pasta has a chewy/bouncy texture, you can tell it's homemade!! I love a good family owned business because you can truly feel the love and passion they put into the food, service and just the overall experience of your visit. This place has it all! You will need to parallel park on Main St. but it should be pretty easy to find a spot. PS - The building has just been re-painted lime green, you can't miss it! read more

Bombolini Pasta - Pappardelle with Meat Sauce & Fusilli with Marinara and Sausage - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was very excited to try Bombolini for the first time, as it's in a popular location on Main Street and have always heard good things. Unfortunately I was not incredibly impressed with my experience. The location was really nice, there are lots of homemade options available to look at while you are there. Everything is pretty made to order, and the sauces / pastas are heated and combined to make each individual dish, as there are so many sauce and pasta options. It took a little longer than expected, which was ok, and there is no seating inside, just a couple small tables outside, which makes this more of a to-go option. I ordered the squid ink linguine with Alfredo sauce and chicken added in. Everything was good, and it was a very full portion of pasta, but I came away a little unimpressed and expecting something more. I thought the pasta broke apart easily so it was difficult to get a full fork, and I just wasn't blown away by the flavors. I will return and try a different combination of sauce and type of pasta to see if it was one bad experience, as I have heard plenty of good things about this location prior. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Squid ink with Alfredo sauce and chicken - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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THEY PUT THE BOMB IN BOMBOLINI! This joint right here is the only pasta I get in rva. Pasta is made fresh daily. So many options to choose from. Classic sauce options. Bone apple teeth *chefs kiss* read more

Bombolini Pasta - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place deserves all the accolades that I have to offer. It's the most charming market. The walls are brick, exposed pipes and beams, just such a charming set up. It's also very large which is unlike most of the other markets in the area. It tripes as a market, a casual take out spot, and a distillery. The owner is incredibly humble and you can usually find him there working. There are dried pasta, fresh pasta, jars of sauce, and even gift baskets that you can purchase from the market. It's a lovely idea if you feel like making some very fresh dinner without the headache of making pasta. I'm a SUCKER for house made pasta so I had to eat in. There are a myriad of combinations. I settled for the black pepper fettuccini and creamy Alfredo sauce. Pure. Comfort. Pure, unpretentious, simple comfort. Ever since I've tried it, I've dragged all of my loved ones with me and made them believers as well. Overall, it's one of my favorite casual spots in Richmond. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Black pepper fettuccini Alfredo! Absolutely beautiful! IG: @_badassfoodie for crediting - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Fresh pasta is the best pasta. Definitely come here to eat for a true Richmond experience. This is one local business to support without hesistation. I love how you have the option to customize your dish by the pasta type. They even have different flavors of pasta, including spinach, roasted garlic, black pepper, spicy tomato, and tomato basil. I've tried the carbonara, chicken rose, chicken marsala, and smoked salmon pastas, which were all delicious. The dishes are not oily and seasoned well. You get a lot of pasta for a little under $10. I always have leftovers to bring home afterwards, which is perfect for busy college students or young graduates. Bombolini is also a mini market, so you can even buy pasta and sauce to cook, as well as wine. The service here is great. The cashier is so nice and welcoming and even offers help with the menu. Plus the wait for the pasta is fast, at most waiting 10 minutes. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Chicken Marsala with Roasted Garlic Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Fresh pasta: check Delicious sauces: check Great prices: check Why has it taken me so long to try this place? I've had this place bookmarked for years, but just never got around to going. And that is a regret I'll have to live with. This place is just great. The workers are friendly, there is fresh pasta constantly being made. They also have different flavored pasta: garlic, black pepper, etc. Just check their board! The 2 I tried were the salmon with spaghetti noodles, and carbonara with garlic pappardelle. So so good. Will definitely make this one of my go-to places for pasta. read more

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I love their fresh made pastas!!! Today I got my favorite black pepper pappardelle pasta. Picked up some hot sauce and a little drinky drink!!! Love the owner...he's so friendly read more

Bombolini Pasta - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I've been to Bombolini a few times in the past. I'm not sure why I stopped going, because they do have wonderful food. I returned 2 days ago, my first visit in five years. I went i specifically to get a Caprese Salad to go. It took perhaps 10 minutes to prepare and I was on my way home. Once home, I weighed the salad... a very respectable 9.83 ounces. Ingredients appear to be Fresh Mozzarella (lumps), Fresh Tomatoes (sliced), Fresh Basil (minced) Fresh Lettuce (shredded), and a Vinaigrette drizzle. Yum. I'll be returning to Bombolini specifically for the Caprese Salad. It was very good. To get a better CS, I'd have to go to Williamsburg, Ann Arbor, or Austin. But here in River City, it is the best bang for the buck at $5.99. I'd like to give 5 stars, but I observed the man preparing the salad using ungloved hand(s) in contact with the food, however briefly. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Wonderful Caprese Salad! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Bombolini is hidden on Main st between Baja and home team grill. When you walk inside, it's half store half take out restaurant. There are a few tables but not enough for a big group or lots of people to eat in. I was surprised at the cheap prices for the quality of food! The pasta is made in house & you can watch them cook your meal. I got the carbonara with fettuccine. It was delicious! The staff was also super nice. I didn't realize until after that you can get different flavors of the pasta, so I'll have to try next time. read more

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I'm all for local places because the service is always great and I'm all about supporting local businesses. I've heard such great things about this restaurant so I gave it a try (with a group of friends who have already been and swear by it). I ordered the Alfredo over fettuccini and my friend ordered the meat sauce over the spaghetti and i tried both and they were both DELICIOUS. The meat sauce over the spaghetti especially, the flavor of the sauce is PERFECTION. And the noodles were the perfect consistency. The service was also great and everyone seemed to love their meals. They sells lots of other things also like wine and noodles and frozen pasta, I'd try it someday! For now, this restaurant is definitely some place I will return for delicious pasta for a great price! read more

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I don't have pictures. I'm so sorry. This spot is already a favorite of mine I have been visiting the last couple years, so I recommended them to the owner of Mochinut Richmond for our last team meeting. I was especially impressed with how they handled the large order!! I called Bombolini ahead of time on behalf of the Mochinut Richmond staff to place a large order for our team meeting, and Bombolini was so accommodating!! The food was ready right when we said we were going to pick it up, and everything was piping hot and very delicious. To top it off, everyone was able to order what they wanted under $15/head. This place is perfect for lunch, date night, or even work meetings (with advance notice). Go give them a visit!! read more

Highly recommend this place for fresh YUMMY pasta at a really decent price! The moment we walked it, the cashier was really helpful with explaining their menu since it was our first time. It was really neat, because not only can you pick the type of pasta you want, BUTTT also the pasta flavor! It varies from squid ink to even pumpkin! My boyfriend ordered the alfredo and I orded the carbonara. Once you take the first bite of the pasta, right away you can tell the pasta is really fresh! I thought the carbonara was okay, but the bacon in the pasta was really good! I think I like the alfredo a bit better though. Will probably come back to try the other pasta sauces! Portion wise, it was a good amount for what you're paying for! Not only that, but for two pastas, it was 15 dollars! What a deal! read more

Bombolini Pasta - carbonara pasta with fettuccine infused with garlic! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Bombolini! Great place for college students with little money to spend. I would spend what little I have to eat here. Excellent quantity, price and quality. Service is excellent here. read more

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I'd like the cheesesteak, just meat and cheese. "Just meat and cheese?" Just meat and cheese. My day is ruined and my disappointment is immeasurable. The tomatoes that were on there were flung into the trash before I got a photo. I wouldn't be so upset if there were more than two bites of steak. $10 down the drain. read more

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I was excited to try this place out, and unfortunately was disappointed. I got the garlic roasted fettuccini Alfredo, and was expecting fresh pasta and it looks and taste worse than the frozen pasta you get at the grocery store. I had to take it home and add a little butter and olive oil and some extra seasoning just so I can be able to finish eating it. I believe the reviews and I'm sure it's good to some people but this place isn't for me. Despite my pasta, it was a great ambience on the inside and they had a nice wine collection that I may try out. As for the food I think I'll stick to Olive Garden. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Garlic roasted fettuccini Alfredo.. bland - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I brought home a pound of pappardelle to serve with some wild boar osso bucco. It cooked in less than 2 minutes, fantastic taste. I look forward to returning on my own without my parents around so I can try out that distillery... read more

Super cool and cute neighborhood restaurant/distillery/store!! Service was spectacular, and the pasta I had was good! The veggies in the pasta in particular for me was great bc of the way they were so thinly cut. Store had tons of wines, and they offered free tastings of their whiskey, too! Fun little place especially for people visiting the area. read more

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Located in the nook and cranny of Main Street, Bombolini is a spot in Richmond that you do not want to miss . Fresh pasta, irregularly yet chunky and delicious piece of chicken, and great staff. I asked the dude what is his favorite is and he said the chicken marsala, and I totally ignored it because I thought the chicken rose was better. I guess I was right. The place looks larger than it is and it's definitely worth stopping by to eat some noods read more

Bombolini Pasta - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The menu was a bit confusing but it was really good! It was also pretty cheap for the portion that you get and i would go here again to try other flavors! Everything went smoothly and was quick! It was pretty enjoyable! read more

This is for sure a Richmond staple. If you live in the area and you HAVEN'T been here, you are missing out! While I am not a fan of their cooked pasta, I LOVE getting fresh pasta to bring home and prepare. The expertise and passion of all the employees is noticeable. Every time I've been in I go in with a plan that I'll discuss with the person behind the register and they help me pick out the most compatible shape and flavor. And their canned red wine sauce is by far the best canned pasta sauce I've ever tasted! read more

I came here with a friend who had heard about this place and really wanted to try it. It's only open until 7PM on weekdays, but since it was First Fridays, they were staying open later so I was able to grab dinner around 7:30PM from them. They layout of the store is very open. They have some goods for sale on the right wall, and the kitchen is visible on the left. Their menus is simple: pastas and sandwiches. I decided to do the "make-your-own" pasta and picked squid ink mostaccioli with tuna + cream sauce. The portion size was fairly large, so the prices are fair. My pasta was served in a circular aluminum tin (i.e. takeout container), even though I was eating in at one of the few tables in the store. Service was fantastic. All of the employees were super friendly, and when I decided to order the broccoli soup (sold chilled to take home), the worker offered to heat the soup up for me since I planned to eat it there with my pasta. =) In addition, we were checked on repeatedly throughout the meal. Everyone just seems so nice and passionate about their food! Speaking of food, the real winner and reason I rated five stars is because of the pasta. The dish was phenomenal. Flavors were superb, and what stood out the most was the freshness of the pasta. The pasta had a nice, chewy texture which I loved as well. Bombolini is a deceptively simple-looking place with a hidden powerhouse of taste! And how can you not love their cute spiral dog logo? ;D read more

Bombolini Pasta - Squid Ink Mostaccioli w/tuna + cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Decided to get some fresh pappardelle pasta from Bombolini to make with my beef ragout. I opted for the roasted garlic flavored pasta. $5.99 per pound. They have every kind of pasta here and lots of flavors. The pappardelle was delicious with my ragout! Absolutely will be my go to spot for fresh pasta! read more

Bombolini Pasta - You can't get this dish here but you can get the fresh roasted garlic pappardelle pasta I used to make this - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cute little gem I found while I was out visiting my sister in rva. I LOVE pasta so when I found out this little place makes homemade fresh pasta, I had to check them out. When you walk in, it's very cute and like a pasta factory like, they also have a distillery in the back where they make their own alc. it's very cool ! I got to try a few testers of their drinks while I waited for my pasta to be made, I then ended up purchasing a bottle of their seasonal pear and fig vodka which I really liked. The pasta was good, the noodles were a little on the thicker side and the meatballs were a little too hard and not soft and tender enough for me. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Fettuccine noodles w/ rose sauce & meatballs - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place is amazing. The pasta is fresh and tastes amazing. The portion size is great too, it lasted me all day long at work. Definitely worth trying while in richmond read more

Bombolini Pasta - Carbonara with Fettucine - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I pass by this place a lot and thought that their noodle daschund was adorable so I had to pop in to try their pastas! Inside you'll find their staff making pastas in an industrial looking market with an assortment of goodies ranging from their house made pastas and sauces to olives and beers. Their pre-packaged pasta is about $6/lb which I think is really steep even if they make it themselves. Not to fret, they also offer their huge variety of pasta flavors [ranging from plain to squid ink] in their take-out dishes which are all under $9 and they give you a hefty amount of food enough for 2 meals. They have a large black board which lists their daily dishes, sandwiches, and pastas. The staff there were really friendly and our server [who I believe was the owner] guided us through the process of selecting our sauce, noodle flavor, and noodle type. They even let us mix two noodle flavors in our dishes. I tried the chicken rose sauce with garlic and black pepper fettuccine. I thought that the chicken rose sauce had a good amount of meat and was very creamy. However, the dish could have benefited from a little more spice and larger chunks of tomato just to really boost the flavors. I had to really focus to distinguish the actual flavor of the pasta itself but I thought that the fettuccine went really nicely with the sauce. My boyfriend ordered their meat sauce with plain and squid ink spaghettinni [similar to angle hair]. The sauce was fresh but could have used a little crushed red pepper and larger chunks of meat. The spaghettinni however was not a good choice for the sauce since it did not hold its texture. The noodles became mushy and compacted in the take out tray. The sauce was very hot and it just overcooked the delicate noodles. Overall, I did enjoy my experience here and I will come back to try their other sauces and pastas. Food: 3.5 Value: 4.5 Service:5 Overall: 4 read more

Bombolini Pasta - Chicken rose and meat sauces. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

A little disappointed in the pasta sauce we had, but did enjoy the fresh pasta. The shop is cute and food smelled so good we decided just to eat there on one of the 3 or so makeshift tables. Walking around the store also noted the freshly made vinegar and had a sample. The garlic pasta initially didn't seem to have much flavor but after trying the spinach pasta the garlic really comes out and I would get the garlic again. The red sauce was much too sweet for my liking, reminded me of Ragu, and just a bit bland. I would give the place another try but probably not get a red sauce. For the price you get a pretty good portion of pasta, at least 2-3 servings. Food is made to order. Guys working there are super nice. read more

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Always good pasta, sandwiches and a great little local market and wine shop. Excited to try this locally made vodka and they also have a decent selection of other liquors in store read more

Bombolini Pasta - Local distillery selection inside - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best fresh pasta in town, I also love their sandwiches and whenever the bbq sandwich is the special of the day. The ordering system maybe confusing at first but the staff is super friendly and will help you create your own pasta dish. read more

I have always driven by this restaurant, saw the cute dog on the outside and have been meaning to stop by. Finally pulled the trigger for some take out in this social distancing age. Got fusili with meat sauce, added chicken and veggies, and then fettuccine with alfredo sauce, added meatballs and veggies. The fusili was soft and tender, the meat sauce was hearty, full of flavor, I bet you could get by without ordering a meat and just go with the sauce. Vegetables include yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms. The fettuccine sopped up the alfredo incredibly - still very tender - the sauce was light, not too heavy. And the meatballs - oh my goodness - juicy, hearty, not too heavy, beautiful pink color on the inside. If I were to do it again probably the meat sauce and the meat balls. This is a ton of food - although did manage to almost finish one whole container - at $8, $2 for every addition - well cost efficient and really fresh pasta. Will plan on trying the take home pasta and sauce next time. read more

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ICONIC Richmond. This little pasta place is so fresh. Custom and fresh are the key words here. Also, affordable! This little eatery is charming and old school in a way. I walked into a charming space with good wine selections, European desserts (frozen tiramisu, chocolate truffles), and wonderful staff. You can get takeout or eat there. I couldn't believe that each bowl of pasta was around $7-8 and the pasta is made fresh. You can choose what type of pasta shape and what sauce/flavorings you want, so you can always mix up the flavors and pastas! I was a bit overwhelmed with not knowing what I wanted to combine, but there was a kind woman who gave great suggestions. I ordered pasta with white sauce and one with red sauce. The red sauce pasta had the Chicken Rose sauce with herb seasoning and I chose the pappardelle noodles with it. The sauce was very flavorful and I just love any sauce with a wine reduction in it. Generous slices of chicken were incorporated throughout and there were real, crushed tomatoes signaling that they make sauce from scratch. My other dish was Alfredo with mushroom and spinach flavoring (makes the noodles green!) and I chose the fusilli noodle shape with this one, they look like corkscrews. I love mushrooms, and so it was creamy, flavorful, and oh-so-mushroomy. Since it was Valentine's Day and I was treating myself, I also got a box of imported truffles which aren't too sweet, but the chocolate melts in your mouth. In total for two generous bowls of fresh-made pasta and truffles, my total was around $25. I walked in and placed and order and sat at one of their nice wooden tables for around 10 minutes, and bada-bing bada-boom, fresh pasta. Please visit and support this local RVA business. :) read more

Bombolini Pasta - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place and business is one of my favorite casual spots in RVA, that also delivers as much value as deliciousness. I remember them selling their wonderful homemade pastas at the Forest Hill Park/South of the James Farmer's Market in what seems like ages ago. (07-08?). They have pasta for EVERYONE. Gluten Free? They got you covered. Vegan? they got you. In fact, a huge treat for my Vegan twin daughters, @gemelasveganas, is when dad brings home ravioli from Bombolini. I love the freshness, flavor, & value choices of their fresh pasta, and the varieties of types you can get them in. (Check out their website-you'll be amazed). Walk in. Order FRESH roasted garlic entire sheets for a lasagna at $5.99 a pound, (CHEAP!), and walk out happy. Walk in. Order freshly cut squid ink ANYTHING, and impress your friends and family. Walk in. Order any cut of any flavor of pasta here and enhance your life. We had the Roasted garlic fettuccine with mushrooms & a great meat sauce as well as their Spaghetti carbonara, the day we decided to eat-in there. No frills served in very convenient to-go dishes. Accompanied by very good house reds. Their Trial & Error distillery within their business, produces rums that I think rival anything on ABC store's top shelves, and again, at a great value. John & Lolita, the owners, are as hard working as they are humble and helpful. They can usually be found there, busy about bringing comfort and happiness to the humans they ply their craft for. read more

Bombolini Pasta - Roasted garlic fettuccine with mushrooms & a great meat sauce. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place is absolute heaven! If fresh pasta of your choosing is your thing, Bam! You got it. If small batch frozen pastas that you can take home and prepare at your leisure, done! If you enjoy interacting with people that are wonderful, kind, and helpful then this is your kind of place. We've been getting their pasta at the Farmer's Market for years and we finally got around to going by the restaurant front today and I could not be happier we did. There are so many local things to check out within the store in addition to all of the amazing pasta options. Plus! You can get a tasting of all that Trial and Error has to offer and maybe take home some spirits too. Please, do yourself a favor and make a visit to get some delicious pasta from Bombolini!! read more