We took some out of town guests to Bottoms Up because it's within walking distance of our home. We all had a great time. The pizzas were wonderful! They're somewhat like a deep dish pizza but in my opinion they're much better. The crust was cooked perfectly and they aren't skimpy on their toppings. Our server was very friendly and engaging. He kept us very comfortable without being overly attentive. The restaurant itself is very laid back and casual. It was very crowded that night but we still got seated pretty fast and our food was served in a reasonable timeframe. Noise level was slightly high but nothing horrible and it was to be expected given the size of the crowd. All in all we had a great time and actually ended up going back just a few days later. read more

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Not all the people who eat vegetarian food are doing it because they feel like it; some people have a medical need to exclude certain foods. Not that it should make a difference. I tried it twice to make sure it was the source of my food poisoning since I do like pizza,and accidents happen, and yeah, bloody painful diarrhea and gut-crunching cramps both times. It's the very specific kind of food poisoning I get when someone has undeclared clams or maybe beef in their "vegetarian" pies and that kind of thing gets people killed. Not me, though. I just bled out of my backside twice. I would give the flavor three stars but the anal blood kinda negates it tbh. Oh, well! read more

My husband has been looking for "good" pizza for a while now. He searched online and found Bottoms Up, ranked highest in Richmond. BU did not disappoint- sourdough crust is crisp, fluffy and tender, sauce is not too sweet but savory, toppings and cheese were ample. Cool vibe and excellent service. We will be back and being friends! read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Bottoms Up Loaded Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Bottoms Up is a Richmond classic located in Shockoe Bottom. There are plenty of street and parking lot options. If you park in the Main Street Parking lot they will deduct two hours from your bill. They describe their pizza as not Chicago or New York but Richmond-style pizza. Recently I went to Bottoms Up Pizza for my brother's birthday with the family. We of course started with the Cheesy Bread Tracks. They are a must and are delicious - a definite try. We then had Meat Master and Karen Combo for our pizza options. This place has a ton of different options, seafood, and white pizzas. It had been years since my last visit but they did not disappoint. So, if you haven't checked them out add it to your to-do list, or if it's been a minute swing by and take a trip down memory lane. Either way, I think you will enjoy this Richmond-style pizza. read more

Pizza was really good. They have two floors of seating and it's very spacious. They can accommodate large groups. I was in a party of around 20 and we sat comfortably. Waitress was friendly and personable--had a positive experience and would go again. read more

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I have been coming to this restaurant ever since the first time my parents took us to RVA, probably like 20 years ago at this point. It was always the highlight of our trip (I was a fat kid) and that cheesy, oily, and fluffy crust and bread motivated me like nothing else. This past weekend, my fiancee and I drove 1h30m (from Waynesboro, VA) so I could share my nostalgic favorite pizza with her. I am sad to say it is not what I remember. We waited over an hour for our food after ordering right when we sat down (maybe 20% capacity, tons of free tables) and only got it after walking around the restaurant to find our server and asking for our food in togo boxes because we were out of time. My "16in pizza" was 12 inches of crunchy burnt crust, same as a Dominos medium size though I paid almost $20 for it. First time I haven't eaten the crust of my pizza in YEARS, usually my fav part. My brothers bread tracks were dry and nasty. My fiancee ordered pasta and found several hard crunchy uncooked pieces in it and very little sauce. Even her drink (paid for a double) didn't seem like it had alcohol in it (she is a huge lightweight so she should have at least felt something, I would bet money we paid $13 or whatever for a regular Shirley Temple instead of a Dirty Shirley) which is quite disappointing. My cheese tracks actually weren't bad and the truffle fries were really good but those were the ONLY positive things I can say about this. Trying to force myself to choke down the leftovers as I was tricked into paying like $90 for 3 appetizers and 2 entrees of hot garbage so we must save all the money we can. This was a rare treat that we allowed ourselves as we can very very rarely eat out anymore without blowing our budget. I used to rave about this place to anyone who would listen. Now? I will never go back. read more

So when they have 4 tour buses of people that they know are coming, and don't tell u to go somewhere else when ur a local?? So we wait and hour for cold pizza, even though we put our order in before half the buses came in. I cut my piece in half and ate a bite of each, told her it was cold. She took my plate to "show the manager" and "threw it out" so I didn't even get 1/4 of a piece. So the bartender says "she wouldn't let me take it off". I asked to speak to a manager, manager was at the bar and I asked why I had to pay full price for 2 cold pieces of pizza, she said "u ate some of it". Ok so where is the rest? It was trashed after being taken to said manager. She was RUDE like it was my fault. When she was told my left overs were thrown out she changed her tone but and over almost 1.5 hours of a wait for 2 slices, that's not ok. So, I get asked if I want another beer while they make my pizza again...but still have a $40+ check?? Left with no pizza, hungry and got talked to like I was wanting something for free when I was only asking for the food they wanted me to pay for! WTF has happened to Bottoms Up and the quality of their managers. Also, I ASKED FOR A BOX. I would not post if what u said were true. The bartender could have said it was a private event and we never tried to go to the buffet. The response from the restaurant is a lie. There were others there that had the same experience without the insult from the manager. I asked to speak to her, she NEVER asked to remake my food. She was actually surprised when the bartender confirmed that she trashed my food. Nice try, lying about it makes it that much worse. Unbelievable!!!!! read more

We decided to check out Bottoms up for lunch one day and were pleasantly surprised. They had a lunch special: a slice of cheese pizza is only 5 bucks!!! One slice of pizza can easily be shared by two people. We joked about the slices being bigger than our face. This is definitely a great place to try if you love pizza and have an appetite. The crust here is pretty good. I really enjoyed the googynesss of the cheese. And the garlicky flavor profile of the pizza. The pizza needed more sauce. The pizza to sauce ratio was off leaving the pizza to taste a little dry. read more

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The mold was growing from the surface of the cheesecake, it wasn't growing on a plastic before the food was put in the container. I appreciate your attempt at deflecting but it is what it is. I bumped up to 2 stars for not ignoring my concern. Thank you. I believe that customers should receive "star treatment". What does this mean? It means: If a famous celebrity were to walk into a business they would receive star treatment, ie; they will never have a bad first experience. This should extend to everyone, all of the time. If a business cannot offer this without exception, they should revisit their strategy. There will be times when a customer cannot simply walk back inside or take the time to make phone calls or send emails over a $10 item. Due to this principle, it is often difficult to remedy or change an opinion after the fact, because the opinion is of the first impression and not of the ability to fix problems that could have been avoided. In an era where food costs have sky rocketed, the commitment to service must acclimate accordingly. read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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One of my favorite spots in the heart of the city. Great food and amazing views. Grab a group of friends and enjoy the patio or walk in for lunch. they always have amazing daily specials and a staff ready to service. The nachos are humongous and my personal favorite in town, love is in the chili. read more

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Best pizza in RVA! This pizza checks all the right boxes. Crisp crust and undercarriage with a pillowy soft dough. The sauce is bright with bits of basil throughout. The meats are seasoned and plentiful and the veggies are so fresh tasting! read more

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bottoms up pizza we are done. i gave yall years of good pizza love busine$$; but service, food, ambiance, care for customers, has gone to sh###! yall don't care anymore & if thats the case. close yall doors. the chesapeake slice use to be the best slide in the world... i wish yall the best but a change is needed. mgr rebecca who ducked my phone call... smmfh!!! read more

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It's not your traditional pizza. Not that there is a "Richmond-style" pizza. Let's just say that Bottoms Up is unique for Richmond. My most recent visit was consistent with previous ones. The service is good, but the kitchen a little slow. The pizzas, as described elsewhere, are bready but with generous toppings. I had a slice of the Meat Master (topped with ground beef, Italian sausage, ham, and pepperoni) and it made a tremendous lunch. I hope to return soon for after-work, to enjoy a leisurely pizza feast and a few adult beverages. read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Meatmaster slice - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great service on this cold day. Always in the mood for a slice of Bottom's Up Chesapeake pizza. read more

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I have ordered from this place on several occasions but have never eaten inside until now. What seems to be a hole-in-the-wall joint is cool--small, quaint, dining area with a full bar. The staff is very nice from the moment you walk in the door. In the past, I have enjoyed the Shrimp & Crab Alfredo pasta and different versions of pizza, and they were all delicious. The menu has several options available, so I went with the cheeseburger. Pretty good. Good size, flavor, and a good portion of fries. I will visit more often. read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm here for a work conference and wanted to order delivery after a long day. The delivery took over 1 hour and The food clearly from the picture is absolutely disgusting. It was delivered cold and with barely any toppings or cheese. It literally taste just like store bought frozen pizza. I would not recommend eating here. The worst part is Kristen the manager was rude when i called and asked for them to remake the pizza or could i order something else to be delivered. She was yelling telling me she would not send me anything else and would not send another delivery driver to the hotel per policy and would just refund me but refused to replace the order even though i'm 5 minutes away. I asked could she just put the money to another delivery and she then came to her senses telling me she never even thought of that. I just said refund it because there was so much confusion it was sad. I asked for the general manager's name and email which is Troy. This was one of the absolute worst experiences I've ever had in my life. read more

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Most delicious pizza imaginable! Service is amazing. I fully understand how Bottoms Up Pizza wins yearly Best Pizza Awards!!

Sister brought me here before dropping me off at RIC. Good gluten free pizza. Only one that didn't spark a hypoglycemia episode. GF crusts are generally glucose nightmares for me (I don't have a stomach and eat GF with my celiac sister). Good service. Hard to find parking. Cool ambiance. Would like to try non GF pizza one day :) read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Meat Master Pizza GF - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Should be called Bottom of the Barrel...service was horrific. We ordered a pizza, 2 orders of French fries and a pasta with crab. We got the pizza at the 25 min mark, but waited to eat with our daughter when her pasta arrived with the French fries. The only problem is that at the 45 min mark we inquire about the remaining items. He finally returns at the hour mark and says the pasta isn't coming...really...no he says it'll be a long time. So we ask for our fries and a slice of pizza for our daughter. The fries arrived but not the slice at the hour and 15 min mark. We catch him again and he says it'll be 5 min...so we ask for it to go at this point. So we ate cold pizza and hot French fries waiting for our daughter's slice of pizza...not pasta at this point. He hooked us up with a military discount...he did not comp anything...seriously the worst experience!!!! read more

I just want to give a shout out to Rebecca and our waiter and amazing staff that so graciously accepted us this past Sunday as we celebrated the return of my son-in-law (Nate) who had been deployed for 6 long Months!! The original plan was that he would fly into RDU last weekend...after many changes in the plan it was finalized that he would be flying into BWI airport...he had family that had flown in from Florida to our hometown to help welcome him home. As soon as we realized he would be coming into BMI I immediately knew we had to celebrate at Bottom's Up! I have eaten there so many times growing up visiting family in Richmond. We raved and raved about how awesome it and the pizza were and his family were all super pumped to go. Originally Nate's plane was set to land at 2:30 so we knew we would have plenty of time to get there before they closed at 9:00. Well in true fashion...most things never go as planned when your dealing with flights and luggage. He had 12 bags to retrieve and his missing 1 bag was the last to come off the conveyor belt close to 4:30. We left BMI and my husband called and spoke to Rebecca who was so sweet and put us down to arrive by 8:00 (according to our GPS). As we drive traffic was horrendous and the time kept creeping up getting closer and closer to closing time. Scott called back and spoke to Rebecca and she told us to come on they would love to have us come celebrate there. We literally arrived at 8:45 (15 minutes to closing time) and were greeted with the nicest most gracious staff who never once treated us as an inconvenience. We had the best service and the absolute best pizza... nachos...and that ranch I love!! Nate and his other military co-worker loved having their first USA meal be Bottoms Up Pizza!!! Thank you all for helping us end this deployment with the best meal and best service we could have asked for!! We so appreciate your kindness in working with us as we tried to get there as quickly as possible!! If you are ever in Richmond, trust me when I say, Best Pizza, Nachos, Cheesy Bread and ranch you will ever put in your Mouth!!! read more

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The pizza here is my favorite in Richmond. It's consistent too. Tastes the same today as i remember 20 years ago. I usually get the bottoms up loaded and a side salad with house vinaigrette. A fun place to go with an industrial atmosphere. read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Bottoms up loaded - large pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place has all black chefs. Every food item was seasoned perfectly! The gouda bites were very cheesy and fried to perfection. I love that the cheese pulled as I bit into it. The dough was seasoned well. So you didn't need any dip, but it does come with a marinara type of sauce. And yes the sauce was seasoned too lol nothing bland at this place! I'm a ranch lover so I dipped some in ranch, some in the sauce and some I ate plain. We ate so fast that I forgot to take a pic smh I also ordered the crab pizza (idk the menu name), but I ordered it without onions and lightly cooked. It was also seasoned well and they give you an old bay shaker to sprinkle on top. I'm from MD so I don't usually like other state crab dishes, but this one was the best out of state crab item I've ever had. Of course MD has the best crab pizza, but this one is definitely right behind it. My friend created her own pizza and loved it. Street parking is available. We lucked up with a spot around the corner, but later found out they offer validated parking in a lot or garage somewhere close by. The inside is very outdated. No decor. The place is spacious and has a bar and several levels, including and outdoor section. Service was good. They greet you as you enter and take you to be seated. The waiters answered all of our questions with no problems. The manager was super friendly and offered to take us on a tour when he realized I was not from VA. read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Make your own pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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A great selection of pizza options. The pizza itself is not bad, however, nothing to write home about from my point of view. I won't claim to be a pizza snob, but not being from the area, I'm not sure how their pizza ranks in comparison. Prices are reasonable and service is certainly friendly. I'd also give them that you could probably fill up on a slice or two of their thicker crust pizza. Not sure when I'll be back to Richmond, but will give them consideration if I was in a pizza mood. read more

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So a few qualms, service was good waitress attentive and caring but everything else was disgusting. Actively experiencing stomach pain as we speak. Me and my woman got the vegetarian pizza...waited awhile because they made the wrong pizza. So we waited extra, the pizza tasted undercooked(dough was chewy and tasted like it needed more time in the oven) and the cheese was a mess with the veggies. Would not recommend going here. Also pee all over bathroom it was atrocious. read more

A staple in RVA. Unique pizzas and a fun and quirky vibe . They are usually really busy but always have had good service.

The pizza has a very light and crunchy crust if thats your vibe :) their brisket is soo tender and good ! good vibes and will come again! read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - inside - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The pizza here is the absolute best! I did just realize the pizza dough has egg in it which for whatever reason took me by surprise and I happen to be allergic. I mean, of course it has egg because the crust is incredible and it's just this fluffy deliciousness. Anyway, I went there this past Friday and had the worst reaction ever, not being able to breathe and relying heavily on my inhaler that's when I discovered the egg . I've had plenty amazing pizzas without egg in the crust so I guess that's why I was surprised and now I'm just so sad I can't eat their pizza anymore. I'm hoping one day they'll make dough without egg as an option on their menu. Otherwise, definitely check out Bottoms Up!! The ambiance is my fave and the restaurant is super cute and comfy. Most of everyone seems to enjoy their job and are super friendly. I love going there because of that as well. read more

Hadn't been to Bottoms Up in about 15 years,so I can't accurately compare against my memory. We were celebrating my birthday with my inlaws. My SIL made a reservation days ahead for 12. When she first there, she was told no reservation and they seated us upstairs at two neighbors, but not connected tables. This resulted in us feeling disjointed as some of us had our backs to one another. It seemed like it wouldn't have been hard to rearrange the tables, but...clearly was too tricky for the staff. The AC was super forceful and blew hard on us most of the night, adding to discomfort. We had appetizers cheese tracks that were okay, but then the app plates were quickly whisked away and the pizza arrived....but we had nothing to plate it onto! We sat looking at the pizzas for quite a bit. I finally picked up a slice and started eating it without a plate under it. She did eventually bring plates, but then we were rather underwhelmed with the pizza. The crust was basically focaccia, and did not have the normal chew and bite you would expect with a pizza crust. It was super fluffy and high. We liked the Molly Malloy and the loaded, but we felt the Chesapeake left a LOT to be desired. The onions were not particularly caramelized, then I couldn't really find the white sauce. No real garlic flavor, or flavor of old bay. I just reheated a slice we took home and added spinach to the top and roasted red pepper pesto. 100% improved. Overall, there was nothing to encourage me to come back to Bottoms up. It's sad, because it is in such a cool location down under the 95 Expressway interchange and the railroad tracks. Hopefully they can make shifts that they need to and stay open! read more

been here so many times when i was younger this is the first place i took my partner out to eat after they moved up here from florida food was great service is always fantastic and overall great first place for them to try in richmond read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Large Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is the one establishment that every Richmonder has an opinion on. I've been dying to try this restaurant because it felt like an urban legend. Every time I've passed Bottom's Up someone always tells me, "you either love it or you hate it." I'm proud to say I've earned my badge on team "it's pretty good." Bottom's Up has the prime "post going out" pizza. It's fun late night food. I came here after my partner's ultimate frisbee tournament with him and his teammates. We were a group of eight. I'm sad to report that where we sat was awful for a group. I think something about the ceilings and the space made it very echoey. We were all screaming at each other and saying "huh?" every other second. I would recommend going with a smaller group or just doing takeout. We got the Goat in the Garden and added mushrooms (you can only do one change to their pizzas). I understand why opinions are high on this place, it isn't your traditional pizza. Their pizzas are super doughy and at first glance the pie is a bit confusing. I still enjoyed that extra dough. My favorite part of our pie was the garlic and fresh ingredients. It was delicious! Our friends were very happy with their salad and chicken pizza. Another friend got nachos and wings they shared. Overall, our group seemed to really like what they were eating. read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Goat in the Garden added Mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My last visit here was April 1, 2023 between 4pm and 7pm for a basketball banquet. Had a great time with the group I was with until it was time to leave. We had two designated staff who were amazing with making sure we had all we needed. We had buffet style pizza and I was able to order other items on the menu outside of what was coordinated for the rental of the room for groups located upstairs. I guess the people renting the room were not sure of all of the stipulations of renting the room and were trying to speak to management to finalize the bill. The manager on duty did not handle the situation well at all. He ended up raising his voice and walked off in the middle of the conversation and never returned. If this is that manager's normal behavior, I wonder how he treats the staff. . . We headed out of the restaurant after everyone closed all of their tabs and decided that we each have all had great experiences in the past and came to the conclusion that this was just one bad experience that didn't alter our opinions of this being a great restaurant with overall great staff and service. The room upstairs is a great size and has a bar. If renting make sure you understand all of the terms of your contract to avoid any confusion. read more

In RVA for "804 DAY" we found this place by googling the nearest vegan options next to the center of the festivities. Decent vegan menu at this [I would affectionately referred to as] "hole in the wall" pizzeria in Shockoe Bottom. Our server Connor was friendly and attentive, in addition to being a fun James Franco look-alike. Upstairs wasn't too busy for a Saturday night, and it was a relatively short wait for our "Tripple Crossing, Vegan pizza" (which we ordered from the vegan menu) to arrive. I'm not gonna say it was the very best vegan pizza we've ever had but it was quite satisfying and we all agreed would go back. YES: vegan friendly read more

Bottoms Up Pizza - Upstairs for - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This was fine. Went for lunch earlier today with my partner. Just ordered a slice each. Mine came out with red sauce after I ordered it with white. Waiting for them to correct this mistake (which was fairly small and we totally understand) took kind of a little while. We weren't really blown away by the pizza. It's definitely a thicker crust than you think it's going to be. I think the menu says it's thicker, but somehow it's still surprising. The food certainly isn't bad. There's nothing really wrong with it. Service was fine. The ambiance is very industrial and sort of eclectic. It was overall and okay time. It's not the best pizza in Richmond, but I'm sure it's not the worst either. read more